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Thompson Elementary Weekly Family Newsletter - Week of 8/18/2025

Posted Date: 08/17/25 (03:17 PM)
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J.R. Thompson Elementary

Weekly Family Newsletter

August 18, 2025

Engage.Empower.Excel

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Hello Thompson Families!

Welcome to 2025-26 school year! We look forward to partnering with you to ensure your child receives the greatest experience to impact their education!

Important reminders: Doors open at 7:15 AM for students; Breakfast is Free to all students.

Students tardy after 7:50 AM, Parents WILL be directed to sign the student in at front door.

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram to keep up with the amazing things that are happening on our campus!! FACEBOOK: @JRThompsonTigers

Click below to view Mesquite ISD School Basics!
  • Student Dress Code
  • Forms
  • Code Conduct
  • Handbook
  • and More!
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Important: Dismissal Information

Help us dismiss your child safely!

IMPORTANT DISTINCTIONS:

Car Rider - Remain in Car for Pickup
Walkers - Door 5 for PK - 2
  • An adult must walk-up to pick up these younger students from door 5.
  • Walker Siblings will be dismissed from Gym to walk where they need to.
**Display your BLUE cartags for dismissals**

If you need to change dismissal, PLEASE call front office by 2:45 PM
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A map of Thompson Elementary School shows traffic flow for drop-off and pick-up.
 
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Thompson Parent Dashboard

We understand you have many places to find information. As we start the school year, please bookmark this parent dashboard link to quickly click important information.

 
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Click for Breakfast Menu
Click for Lunch Menu
 
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Device Insurance Fee Due

Each student receiving a district-issued Chromebook or iPad and charger in grades PK-12 will pay an annual non-refundable device insurance fee of $20 per device.

For families with multiple students, the device insurance fee will not exceed $60.

This is a single payment for the school year designed to cover the cost of your student's first accidental device damage. If the device insurance fee is not paid by September 5, 2025, or a payment plan is not in place, families will be required to pay the full cost of device repairs and replacement in the event of damage, including for the first incident.

 

Student Counseling Support

Families, if you feel your child may benefit from individual or group counseling to support their social-emotional well-being, you may use this link to submit a parent referral for your child to receive service from the school counselor.

 

Lunch Visitors will begin August 26

Due to spacing & flow in our cafeteria, we will have specific days for each grade level to enjoy lunch with visitors (2 per student max):

  • Tuesdays: Pre-K, 1st Grade and 4th Grade
  • Wednesdays: Kinder and 5th Grade
  • Thursdays: 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade

Parents/Visitors will need to have their ID badges to scan for entry through our RAPTOR system to enter campus for lunch. Please plan to attend the building with only lunch items.

Help us in planning for spacing! We have space for 12 total adults per grade level lunch.


To reserve your spot to eat with your child or for any questions, please call front office.

Thank you!
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Ask your child about 'Tigers R.I.S.E.'

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Visit our Facebook Page

Be sure to visit and follow our Thompson Elementary Facebook page for the latest updates, event reminders, photos, and celebrations throughout the school year.

It’s the best way to stay in the loop and be part of our school community to share all the exciting things happening at Thompson Elementary!

 

Important!

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IMPORTANT: Download App for Communication

Parents, stay connected and informed this school year with the MyAYO app! 📲 Receive notifications and reminders from your child’s school and teachers, engage in classroom and extracurricular activities, and communicate directly with educators.

Everything you need in one place to support your child’s educational journey! Download MyAYO today from your App Store or Google Play Store!
 
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Contact us!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

  • (972) 882-7190
  • thompsones@mesquiteisd.org
  • https://thompsonelementary.mesquiteisd.org/