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.
📸 Spring Pictures~ Monday, April 28, 2025 📸
Class pictures
Individual pictures - only for those who prepay
Order online BEFORE picture day.
Deadline to order online is midnight before picture day.
Go to: pictureday.swiphoto.com
Additional items available online!
Check out these awesome reading scholars!! Our readers are starting to collect their “I Read Them All” shirts! Scholars have until May 1st to complete all of the Sunshine State and Sunshine State Jr books to get a shirt and join us at the end of the year party! It will be a party you don’t want to miss!!
Reach out to Mrs. Hickson with any questions!
Posting on behalf of our PFA:
Thunderbolt Elementary Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9
If you are or know of a local business who may be interested in donating items or gifts that can be added to our baskets. Please contact Megan Kepfer, PFA VP at ThunderboltPFAMeganKepfer@gmail.com by April 28th or scan the QR code in the images.
Our awesome 4th, 5th, and 6th grade math teams all brought home gold awards today at Math Field Day!!! 🏅
🌟 Thunderbolt Elementary PFA Spirit Night at Code Ninjas! 🌟
Join us on Friday, April 4th from 6-9 PM at Code Ninjas Fleming Island for an evening of fun and coding! 🎮🧑💻
Parents get a night off and drop your child off for a night of game building and technology.
Proceeds from Spirit Night support Thunderbolt Elementary. 📚✨
Register now: https://cn.mystudio.io/e/?=CNFlemingIsland/241/73121//1729541792
Let’s show our school spirit while having a blast! 💥👾
It is National Assistant Principals Week! Please join us in showing love and appreciation to our Assistant Principals, Mrs. Tracey Finley and Mrs. Carly Pacheco.
These two incredible leaders do so much to support the students, staff, and families of Thunderbolt Elementary School. They work tirelessly to maintain a safe, fun, and beautiful learning and work environment, while also striving to encourage personal growth and excellence for all. Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Finley and Mrs. Pacheco!
Send your scholar a Bunny Bag!! 🐰
Candy, drink, chips, and a special surprise!
Purchase through My School Bucks for $5.
Available for purchase Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 11.
Proceeds to support 6th grade.
Sign up to come to lunch with your scholar during the month of April using the QR code in the image or the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ABAC2FABFAC43-55968109-april#/
Posting for our friends at Middleburg High School:
Student Council Sponsored Easter Egg Hunt
Tuesday, April 15th at 5:00pm on the football field.
Bring your own basket and canned food or hygiene item to enjoy an egg hunt, pictures with the Easter bunny, crafts, games, prizes, and Pelican's Snow Cones.
Julia Haley, author of The Weather Watchers book and local meteorologist presented to our Fifth-grade classes on Friday!! Students were able to reinforce their learnings from their weather unit in science class and ask questions about careers in meteorology!
From our friends at Green Cove Junior High School
Rising 7th Grade Informational Night
You and your parents are invited to come learn all about GCJ academics, sports, and clubs. Meet and chat with our teachers and see for yourself why #CougarsLEAD!
Tuesday, March 25th @ 6:00 PM
