Thunderbolt Elementary

Mrs. Gannon's Third Grade Math and Science class are exploring science by building a prototype of a boat, making sure it floats, and adding weight to see how much weight will make their boat sink. The students used tin foil to construct their model and pennies to add weight. They had a great time making observations and recording their discoveries. Our tables were soaked, lots of giggles, and enjoyed some Moana music to give it a more ocean feel.

Second graders in Mrs. Stevens' class worked with partners to solve real-world mathematics problems. 🧠

📚✨ Mrs. Knight’s 4th graders are putting their heads together to dig deeper into reading! Today, they worked in teams to find the central idea of a passage. We love seeing them collaborate, share their thinking, and grow as readers! 💡👏

Shoutout to these SOAR award recipients! Mr. Detwyler's 5th grade homeroom received the FIRST ever whole class SOAR shoutout from Mrs. McQuain!!! 🎉 Safe choices Own our learning Achieve excellence Respect self and others

Fourth grade watched a caterpillar form a chrysalis on the palm bush and this week, after a ten day wait, they got to see the butterfly emerge!

We want to give a big thank you to CrossPointe Church! They graciously donated ten backpacks for scholars in need. We love and appreciate our community! ❤️

Ms. Cloud’s science classes used the engineering design process to collaborate and create designs to answer the question “How can you use paper to cool off?”

Mrs. Stevens' math students showing what they know about graphing!

In Ms. Snyder’s science class, we are learning that plants and animals, including humans, have similarities and differences. This week, we are learning about the similarities and differences of hammerhead sharks and other types of sharks.

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!

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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