Thunderbolt Elementary

Ms. Cloud’s classes have worked hard this spring reviving the butterfly garden after a hard winter. Thank you to all the parents who made donations that helped this project get to completion. 🦋

Our social committee treated us to a walking taco bar yesterday! Taco 'bout a yummy treat!!! 🌮

Ms. Hancock's third grade students created interactive activities on ocean topics they researched. They then invited classes to walk through their Ocean Museum so they could share what they learned. Learning is fun!

Come out to the Clay County District Schools Student Art Show this weekend at Thrasher-Horne to see some of the masterpieces our very own TBE artists have created!! Today (Friday, May 16th) from 4:00-8:00 and tomorrow (Saturday, May 17th) from 10:00 to 4:00. 🧑‍🎨 🎨 🖼️

In April, during the month of the military child, many military-connected scholars, along with some of their peers assisted Mrs. Bathurst with morning announcements. This included proudly leading the Pledge of Allegiance! Well done, boys and girls!! 🇺🇸💜

Say hello to even more in the One Clay app with “Rooms.” Parents and guardians will receive instructions via email on Monday, May 19th, to create their login to access “Rooms” within the district app. Rooms will be the primary method for school-to-guardian communication for the 2025-2026 school year. Please make sure to download the app using the links below: Download for Android https://aptg.co/GbKvH7 Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/7sy3gF

Say hello to even more in the One Clay app with “Rooms.” Parents and guardians will soon receive instructions via email on Monday, May 19th, to create their login to access “Rooms” within the district app. Rooms will be the primary method for school-to-guardian communication for the 2025-2026 school year. Please make sure to download the app using the links below: Download for Android https://aptg.co/GbKvH7 Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/7sy3gF

Mrs. Stevens‘ class enjoyed the Arbor Day scavenger hunt last week!

Ms. Cloud’s science classes were busy last week with many Earth Day activities. 🌎🌱

The A4L Club would like to extend a big THANK YOU to all of the TBE families that made donations during the K9's for Warriors drive. Here is the thank you note received from Stephanie Vogt, Community Relations Manager for K9's for Warriors: "We are so appreciative of all the time and energy that you and the students put into collecting needed items. From me and on behalf of K9s For Warriors, thank you so much for your donations! It is because of supporters like you that we can continue to move forward in our mission to help save lives at both ends of the leash. We are honored to have you on board in support. Please extend our gratitude to all who participated".

Dear Parents and Families, This is the final week that parents are able to join their scholar at lunch this school year. (See April sign-up pinned at the top of our Facebook page for availability this week.) Due to school-wide testing throughout the month of May, there will not be any visitors allowed for lunch after this week. We have loved seeing the proud and happy faces of scholars eating with their parents during lunch this year and look forward to continuing this tradition next year. Thank you for your understanding and support of our quiet environment for testing!

This week we celebrated administrative professionals week!! These incredible women keep our school running smoothly. From welcoming students and families with a smile, to juggling schedules, calls, and a million details every day—they do it all with kindness and grace. We appreciate everything you do more than words can say!

Get ready to see where the fun begins! Let's Go... to Kindergarten! Take a peek inside a OneClay kindergarten classroom in the video linked here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R4rQ-qtyJY Kindergarten registration is NOW open! Learn more at https://www.oneclay.net/o/ccds/page/kindergarten-registration

Smoothie Day presented by OneClay Wellness. TBE employees enjoyed making and tasting a triple berry smoothie from the OneClay Wellness bike last Friday. There was also a hydration station for the Staff. Thank you OneClay Wellness!

Tree scavenger hunt in extended studies on this beautiful Earth Day! 🌴🌳🌎

🎉 Coming Soon—Kindergarten Registration in One Clay Opens April 15th! 🎉 Oh, what fun, oh, what cheer— Kindergarten's almost here! New friends, new learning, and so much to do, One Clay Kindergarten is waiting for you! 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 for information on locating your zoned school and kindergarten tour dates and times. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the tour to check in as a visitor. 🎉 A year of learning and fun to play— all begins soon in One Clay!

One Clay Educator Job Fair Tuesday, May 6 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Fleming Island High School 2233 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island Visit OneClay.net/Employment for more information.

🎉 Coming Soon—Kindergarten Registration in One Clay Opens April 15th! 🎉 Oh, what fun, oh, what cheer— Kindergarten's almost here! New friends, new learning, and so much to do, One Clay Kindergarten is waiting for you! 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 for information on locating your zoned school and kindergarten tour dates and times. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the tour to check in as a visitor. 🎉 A year of learning and fun to play— all begins soon in One Clay!

Please vote for our very own Mrs. Tracy Johnston to win "America's Favorite Teacher!" https://www.claytodayonline.com/stories/local-educator-up-for-americas-favorite-teacher,144249? As stated in the linked Clay Today article: "As a current quarter-finalist in a competition to determine “America’s Favorite Teacher,” Johnston said the anticipation is nonetheless exciting. The nationwide search and fundraiser, which Colossal Impact sponsors, aims to find the country’s best ‘unsung heroes’. Multiple rounds of voting will determine one winner receiving $25,000 and a feature with Reader’s Digest magazine. Additionally, the teacher’s school will receive a virtual assembly with The Planetary Society CEO and television personality Bill Nye. Established just last year, the competition has already raised over $2 million for The Planetary Society, the world’s largest nonprofit space organization." Mrs. Johnston has touched the lives of countless students and we are thrilled that she is a finalist in this awesome competition!! To vote for Mrs. Johnston, please visit this website: https://americasfavteacher.org/2025/tracy-johnston

Calling all student artists! Deck the Bins- Keep the Beaches Clean https://deckthechairs.org/deckthebins/ Jax Beach wooden trash bins are being wrapped with art! Your work can win $100 and help keep the beaches clean!! Open to northeast Florida students. 36 drawings awarded $100 each for reproduction and public display. Limit 1 submission per student. For more information visit the website linked above or use the QR code in the image.