Thunderbolt Elementary

September Lunch Sign-Ups

Would you like to accompany your scholar during lunch? Please use the link or QR code to sign up through SignUpGenius.

We thank you for your attention to all of the guidelines listed at the top of the SignUpGenius page.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ABAC2FABFAC43-55968109-april#/

We have some adorable artists at TBE!!! 🎨 🖼️

Yearbooks are already on sale for $33!

Order online at BuyTheYearbook.com
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Interested in volunteering at TBE this year?! Join us for a PFA Volunteer Meeting this Thursday, August 21 at 9:00 AM in the cafeteria. ❤️

📣 Parent Drop-Off Announcement 📣 If you drop off your scholar in the mornings, please consider using the less congested entrance off of Old Hard Road (also known as the gray side). 🚗🚙🚙🚗

Ms. Snyder’s class is learning about addition and subtraction with one- and two- digit numbers today. We are also tracing some letters and numbers in our workbooks. We are so excited to be back!

-Updated Information Regarding 2025-2026 School Meals-

In order to receive free or reduced meals, parents will need to complete a new free and reduced application for the 2025-2026 school year. The reduced price for lunch is $.40 and breakfast is $.30. Elementary lunch prices are $2.75 and secondary meal prices are $3.00. Breakfast is $1.75 for all grade levels. Please visit your schools website for free and reduced applications and to see if your child's school will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision.

September 22nd is the last day to eat on last years free/reduced status! Unless your student is attending a CEP school, a new free and reduced application will need to be submitted. Access to online and paper applications can be found at the link below.

https://www.oneclay.net/o/ccds/page/meal-applications

We want to give a BIG shoutout and thank you to the Fleming Island High School Girls Volleyball Team and Brooke Thomas, from Hibernia Baptist Church, for organizing and carrying out a back-to-school clean-up and weeding of our playgrounds!

Thanks to the hard work of these ladies and that of our phenomenal custodial team, our school grounds are looking top notch and ready for all of our Jets!!

Parents: Looking for support with Rooms through the OneClay app? Please visit this webpage for awesome links, videos, FAQs, and help! https://www.oneclay.net/page/rooms-support

🗓️❤️ Here’s your PFA Event Calendar! Please note—dates/events are subject to change. Your Thunderbolt PFA is made up of just 12 volunteer parents, and we can’t do it all alone. 🫶We need your help to make these events successful! Without volunteers, some events may be cancelled. Please consider stepping up to support your child’s school! 💙 We’re a friendly bunch and always appreciate any time you can give. Sometimes it’s as simple as helping with setup or cleanup at events. ✨ Examples ✨ Boosterthon: We'll need volunteers to make and serve shaved ice for students. Last year, PFA members were at school all day doing this—if we can split into shifts, it would make a huge difference! Fun Run Popsicles: Super easy! Head to the P.E. locker room, grab popsicles, snip the tops, and pass them out to kids wearing a TBE shirt. There will be a sign-up-genuis posted for you to sign up. Thank you in advance for helping us make this year amazing for our Thunderbolt students! 💥 Be sure to stop by the PFA booth at Orientation to: ✔️ Pay your membership dues 👕 Purchase a spirit shirt 🙋‍♀️ Sign up to volunteer

We had a wonderful first day back!! Thanks to the hard work of our amazing custodial team, Thunderbolt is sparkling and ready for another fabulous year. Faculty and staff enjoyed a delicious welcome back breakfast, happily visited with one another, and were excited to meet some new members of the TBE family. We are hard at work planning and prepping for the return of our scholars. "Great Minds Grow at Thunderbolt Elementary!" 🧠🪴🌷☀️

STARTING TODAY! ✏️📒🎒The Sales Tax Holiday begins on August 1st and runs through August 31st! Consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax during the 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.

For a full list of qualifying items, please visit: www.floridarevenue.com/backtoschool

We are an Open School and now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! Click the link below to learn more about our open seats and the application process.

Learn more: https://www.oneclay.net/o/ccds/page/controlled-open-enrollment

🎉 Way to go Jets!!! 🎉 We are thrilled to share that Thunderbolt Elementary has earned an "A" for the 2024-2025 school year, as recognized by the Florida Department of Education! This incredible achievement is a true team effort — made possible by our hardworking students, dedicated teachers and staff, supportive families, and the amazing Thunderbolt community. 💙🏫 Thank you for believing in our school, showing up, and working together to help every student succeed. Let’s celebrate this success and keep soaring even higher. ✈️🌟

😎 Summer is in full swing, and so is our FREE Summer Meals Program! 🍎🥪 We're serving FREE meals to all kids and teens 18 and under—no application needed! Just stop by, fuel up, and enjoy! Find a location near you below and check the dates and times to plan your visit.

The countdown is ON! Can you believe August 11th, the first day of school, is just two months away? Don't delay—register your kindergartener for OneClay today! We can't wait to welcome our newest students! Make sure you gather these required documents to register: - Birth certificate/Guardianship documents - Physical and immunization documents (Form DOH 680 or DOH 681) - Proof of residence (mortgage statement, lease, utility bill, etc.) For more information, please visit our dedicated kindergarten resource webpage at https://claycountysdfl.sites.thrillshare.com/o/ccds/page/kindergarten-registration

Our administrators enjoyed all the learning and collaboration at the 2025 Leadership Institute last week!

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