Volunteer Spotlight
If you know an AMAZING volunteer, we'd love to celebrate and thank them!!! Please consider nominating someone that goes above and beyond for our school. To nominate simply email the PTO at dcsgtepto@gmail.com. Tell us why this individueal is amazing, fun facts, etc. Pictures encouraged!
Our newest volunteer spotlight goes to Julie Kinzel. She has been interested in re-vamping and bringing back a more organized, equitable and FUN way to celebrate with class parties at Thomas. Julie researched, planned, organized, purchased (spending many, many hours!) and with the help of other committed volunteers to assemble, made the Party-in-a-Box happen! Each teacher received a box with all the supplies and instructions needed to play games, facilitate crafts, and have a snack on Harvest Party Day. Julie, thank you for being so kind, organized, caring, and committed to the students and families at Thomas! We appreciate you 😊
"Super Mario" did it again! Our fabulous VP of Socials, Jamie Neely planned our 3rd Annual Trunk of Treat. It was an amazing night at Thomas; and one that would not have been possible without YOU!
Countless hours were spent planning. Jamie made improvements based on feedback, collected prizes, solicited donations, booked food trucks and the DJ. Every last detail was considered and excuted! Your efforts are so very appreciated!
Our Thomas Elementary family, and especially our Outdoor Classroom committee, have been working on our “passion project” of an outdoor classroom for years. Lots of $$$$ raised, lots of delays and set-backs AND lots of love have been put into this Outdoor Classroom.
PLANTING DAY was a magical day. Our Thomas Community came together to sweat, work, and dance our way to a beautiful Outdoor Classroom.
NOW it’s ready for some inspiring Outdoor Learning.
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!
Katie Hess, Diana Ivette Munoz, Rachel D.K. Finney, Trinh Robb, Amanda Rowoldt, Lynn Null, Sandy Kao, Allison Ollanketo, and Stephanie Anders.
A BIG Thank You goes to the 5th Grade Planning Committee for all the hard work and planning! We were a small but mighty team and together we created a memorable 5th Grade Celebration. Thank you to Kristen Fazzio, Jamie Neely, Dallas West, Kathryn Unger, Ashley Morrow, Sara Rumph and Kari Curtis for everything!
Check out pictures at: https://www.thomaselementarypto.com/pto-updates-committees/5th-grade-celebration-planning-committee
Thomas School Store Shout Out!
The students and staff are very thankful for the volunteer efforts of Ms. Kim and Ms. Angel, as they took several hours every Friday out of their busy schedules this year to open the Thomas School Store to our Tigers. From ordering the coolest items, to inventorying and stocking the shelves, to supporting students in purchasing, these wonderful volunteers invested a tremendous amount of time to support some extra fun in our community. WE APPRECIATE YOU, Ms. Kim and Ms. Angel! Thank you!
A HUGE thank you goes to Heather Lovell and the Lovell family for showing up for our school in a BIG way!!! The Spring Flower Sale was a success thanks to you and your efforts! Parents are appreciating that the pick-up was so well organized, and the flowers were beautiful!
The PTO is nominating our amazing Beautification Committee for their amazing work keeping our school planters looking their best for every season! Thank you for ALL of your efforts Joanna Leitch & Jenn Hogan!
PTO wouldn't be what it is without Kristen Fazzio!
Not only does Kristen love to volunteer in school, but she spends MANY, many hours behind the scenes as our Communications Secretary. Kristen is super talented and makes all of the creative PTO Facebook posts, flyers, newsletters, and emails you receive. She has majorly updated the PTO website this year and continues to amaze us with her commitment, generosity, & selflessness.
THANK YOU!
I would like to nominate Diana Munoz. She is so much fun, and really down to earth with the kids. Even helping out in other classrooms that needed extra volunteers. Here is a picture of her at one of the events. Literally getting kids involved hands-on… Such a great person to have a part of the school! Her excitement and enthusiasm is contagious!
A HUGE Thank You goes to this girl!
Our fabulous VP of Social Events, Jamie Neely! You worked countless hours planning such an amazing Trunk or Treat event for our school and community! Thank you! Your organizational skills are beyond impressive and every last detail was considered and excuted! Your efforts & meticulous planning are so very appreciated!
It was an amazing night at Thomas; and one that would not have been possible without YOU!