Announcements

On May 1, a small group of sixth graders from Thompson Brook visited the Capitol to present to legislators how they use technology in the classroom.

We are thrilled to announce Thompson Brook School students, Tammana Sanjith and Harshmit Verman, have won an award in the 2019 eesmarts Annual Student Contest, sponsored by the Energize Connecticut Initiative, Eversource and United Illuminating.

Students were encouraged to wear blue and green in honor of Planet Earth and participated in outdoor activities including planting sunflowers.

Follow Dorothy and her friends along the yellow brick road on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 31 at 2:00pm. Purchase tickets now!

TBS students took on their teachers and other staff members in the annual Student-Faculty Basketball Game on
March 8th, 2019.

We are delighted to announce Thompson Brook School students, Spriha Dharan and Talia Lee, will have their writing
published in the 31st issue of Connecticut Student Writers magazine.

TBS students participated in an educational program hosted by Roaring Brook Nature Center March 4th through March 7th.

TBS student, Suhayl Ahmed, who placed first in the Thompson Brook School GeoBee, has progressed to qualify for the GeoBee State Final. Suhayl is one of one hundred students who earned this level.

TBS honors several students with the "Thompson Brook School C.A.R.E.S Leadership Award" for displaying outstanding leadership within the school community.

Over the past three weeks students have been able to get sponsored for reading to support this great cause. This coming week, February 25-29, students should begin to calculate and collect reading times and sponsorships. All forms and sponsorships can be returned in the envelope provided to Mrs. CW and/or Mrs. Spencer at TBS.

During a one week period, students collected spare change to support LLS's mission: To cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

All 5th grade students will be participating in the STEP program as part of the Wellness curriculum. Students will learn the steps to take to help prepare for natural disasters that might occur in our area.

Mr. Lynch's 5th grade class received a $1000 grant from the Avon Education Foundation to support his "Escape Classroom" project.

Student Council continues to host Spirit Days and school events. You can always find updated information on the Student Council homepage.

Toward the end of February, TBS students will be informed of our local annual Relay for Life event.

Thank you to all families and students for your non-perishable food donations at our Winter Concerts and Superbowl Competition. TBS staff held a ‘Souper Bowl’ cook off the Friday before the game.This event raised $150 for the pantry.

Ms. Spencer and Mrs. Cowans-Wilhelm launched our March of Dimes ‘Reading Champions’ Fundraiser on January 31st.

Our Winter Concerts were a success as students performed publicly for the first time this year.

Mrs. Xu presented and TBS students celebrated the Chinese New Year on February 4th.

Mrs. Spencer and Mr. Lynch hosted a Book Tasting on January 25th.