First WTPA Meeting of 2021! Wednesday, Jan 6th 6-7:30 pm
The Wade Thomas 2020/21 Fundraiser is LIVE!
The Wade Thomas Parents Association’s (WTPA) annual, much loved Lap-a-thon fundraiser will not happen this year, and because we know anything else would be too much to juggle for everyone right now, we are making this a simple ask….
Please donate to the Wade Thomas Fundraiser here! We...Read More »
RVSD Virtual Book Fair - December 7 -13
Check some items off of your holiday wishlist at the RVSD Virtual Book Fair! YES is thrilled to partner with Copperfield’s this year. This is a fabulous opportunity to support a local business while also raising money for YES. The Book Fair starts...Read More »
Happy Thanksgiving, Mustangs!!!
Happy Thanksgiving, Mustangs! The WTPA wishes you a happy and healthy holiday and a fantastic holiday week! Here are some resource links provided by Principal Faulkner in her November 20th email:
- RVSD’s guidelines and protocols for the Covid-19 Tier 2 status we’re currently in:
Tier 2 Handbook,...Read More »
December WTPA Meeting: Wednesday, Dec 2, 6-7:30PM
Our next WTPA meeting via Zoom will be on December 2nd from 6 – 7:30 PM. Principal, Donna Faulkner, Superintendent, Marci Trahan and Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Julia Wolcott will join for an update and Q&A.
Please send any questions to wtpadna@gmail.com before the meeting.
Wade Thomas Campus Cleanup This Saturday, Oct 3 - 9am-12pm!
This Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, we invite some volunteers to help clean up our outdoor learning spaces. We have lots of weeding, raking, and trimming plants to do! Bring your garden gloves and other garden tools you may need. Due to requirements for social distancing...Read More »
Parent Equity Conversation - Today at 5:30
Dear RVSD Parents/Guardians,
Please join us for a Parent Equity Conversation this evening from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
We are looking forward to expanding the equity work in which our district has been engaged for the past several years to our parent/guardian community. This event serves as what we hope will be the first...Read More »
Welcome to the 2020-21 School Year, Wade Thomas Students!!!
Welcome to the 2020-21 School Year, Wade Thomas Students!!! We hope your students are excited for the coming school year and are ready for distance learning.
Here are a few important items help get you started. Check your email inbox for login details to ParentSquare, Clever,...Read More »
WTPA Meeting - Wednesday June 3rd, 6-7 PM via Zoom
Wade Thomas Community, our final WTPA meeting of the year will be held via Zoom tomorrow, Wed June 3rd, from 6-7 PM. Please email wtpadna@gmail.com for the Zoom details. We hope to see you there!
...Read More »Art From Home!
Wade Thomas students have been getting creative with materials and artistic techniques from home. Thanks to our art teacher, Ms. Bahrt , for sharing these beautiful works of art with us!
Mini Museum
Woodland Elves’ Home
Draw Your Stuffy
Third Grade's Cardboard Challenge
Our third graders crushed this “Cardboard Challenge”! Check out some of the cool examples created by Ms. Stratton’s class!
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Cool Things Our 4th Graders Are Doing!
Our 4th graders have been doing some amazing work! Check out what Ms. Cavanna’s class has been up to!
Trout Art
Book Poster
Earth Day Artwork
...Read More »
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 11-15
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week at Wade Thomas! Don’t forget to thank your teachers and show them how much you appreciate them this week! We love our teachers & staff!
...Read More »
May Walk & Roll Recess Challenge
Have you and your kids started the Walk & Roll Recess Challenge? It officially began Monday, but it is not too late to join in on the fun!
WHAT: A four-week physical recreation challenge
WHY: To boost physical/mental health in children during school closures, and have...Read More »
What's New with the WTPA?
Want to know what the WTPA is working on? Here are the highlights from our March meeting on Wednesday! If you have any questions, just ask! Email us at wtpadna@gmail.com or follow our Facebook page @WadeThomasParentsAssociation. Wade Thomas Instagram coming soon!
Our next WTPA meeting is...Read More »
Parent Ed: How to Keep Cool in Difficult Moments with Our Kids
Parent Ed: How to Keep Cool in Difficult Moments with Our Kids
Wed, March 25, 2020
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PDT
Wade Thomas School Library
We are excited to have Dr. Nina Kaiser come share her parenting insights with the Ross Valley community. There will be time for questions at the...Read More »
Parent Ed: Raising Resilient Girls with Girls Leadership
Thursday, February 27, 2020, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Manor Elementary School
150 Oak Manor Drive
Fairfax, CA 94930
Raising Resilient Girls is a 1 hour talk followed by a 30 minute Q&A session for parents, teachers, and community members
Girls Leadership speaks to parents and teachers across the country about...Read More »
Parent Ed Event: The Purpose of Boys - Postponed Until Further Notice
PLEASE NOTE, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Join fellow Ross Valley parents for a parent-led book talk about parenting boys today. The evening’s discussion will be led by Wade Thomas parents, Tess Connolly, Kendra Gilberd, and Lynne Solarz.
The conversation will be centered around...Read More »
Two Great Ways to Support Wade Thomas: Good Eggs + Minted!
Good Eggs
Support Wade Thomas by restocking your fridge through GoodEggs! With each purchase using code: wadethomas2019, Good Eggs will give money back to our shcool.
Enter the code at GoodEggs.com when you sign up. If you are a current shopper at...Read More »
WTPA Meeting - This Wednesday, November 6th, 6-7:30 PM
The November WTPA meeting is this Wednesday, the 6th, from 6-7:30 PM. Our meeting will be offsite this month but if anyone in the WT community would like to attend, please message us!
...Read More »
Camplus Clean up Day - This Saturday, Nov 9, 9am-4pm
New date for the campus clean up day!!! We’ll see you Saturday Nov 9 9a-4p.
Grab your shovels, rakes, and work gloves! Bring the whole family! Let’s all pitch in to make our campus beautiful and feel good about taking care of what’s ours.
Bagels, coffee,...Read More »
Wade Thomas Lap-A-Thon - This Wednesday October 23!!
The final countdown to the Wade Thomas Lap-A-Thon is ON!!
Get ready to run this Wednesday, October 23. Please make sure to get the word out to your friends and family regarding fundraising as we’re getting closer to meeting our goal. You can find all the...Read More »
Thursday! Parent Education Night at Manor
Manor Parent Education Night: Approach to Setting Limits for your Child.
Thursday Oct 17 | 6:30-8:30
Manor School
Join other RVSD parents at Manor to hear Taylor Ross to talk about the developing brain and how it relates to parenting, the how’s and when’s and why’s of setting limits and the value of...Read More »
Good Eggs School Fundraising is Here!
It’s that time of the year…Good Eggs School Fundraising is here! When you grocery shop on Good Eggs in October and November, 5% goes back to Wade Thomas.
How to join the fundraiser:
Visit https://schools.goodeggs.com
Enter the school code wadethomas2019....Read More »
Lap-A-Thon Updates!
Students now have until this Friday, October 11, to get to 100% class registration in order to win a POPSICLE PARTY!!
We’re over a third of the way to meeting our overall fundraising goal – keep up the excellent work everyone!
The Lap-a-thon team is here to...Read More »
Join us Thursday for Mindful Families + Parenting
Wade Thomas Parent Ed Night: Mindful Families and Parenting
Thu, October 10, 2019
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
Join us for an evening with Jennifer Couture, LMFT and Sara Staley, LMFT, in which you will not only learn all about the Mindful Classrooms program offered at the Wade Thomas, but we’ll also...Read More »
Wade Thomas Lap-a-thon! New Date: Wednesday, October 23
This year’s Lap-a-thon is just around the corner, taking place on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019. That’s just three weeks away!
WHAT? It is the school’s main fundraiser of the year and we’d love every child to take part and run, walk, skip or hop laps of the lower field along...Read More »
International Walk to School Day - Wednesday, October 2nd
International Walk to School Day is this Wednesday, October 2nd! We hope to see students walking, biking and scootering to school on Wednesday!
Parent Ed: Mindful Families and Parenting, Thursday Oct 10 6:30-8:00pm
Wade Thomas Parent Ed Night: Mindful Families and Parenting
Thu, October 10, 2019
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
Join us for an evening with Jennifer Couture, LMFT and Sara Staley, LMFT, in which you will not only learn all about the Mindful Classrooms program offered at the Wade...Read More »
San Anselmo Country Fair Day & Parade: September 29
The San Anselmo Country Fair Day is on Sunday, September 29, 2019 in downtown San Anselmo.
Parade: Have your student wear their school’s spirit wear to show their school pride and walk with us. We’ll gather on SA Ave between Ross and Bolinas Aves at 10:30am (parade begins at 11am). Look...Read More »
Mustang Roundup is this Friday, Sept 13 5:30-8pm!!
The WTPA Needs Your Help!
The WTPA needs volunteers to help coordinate upcoming events, updating the website and supervise the student council. Please sign up to support our students and faculty!
We will not be able to hold Mustang Round Up or Lap A Thon without coordinators.
Click here to sign up! Thank you!
...Read More »Wade Thomas Back to School Night - Thursday, Sept 5, 6-7:30pm
We hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend and a good first day back with a full school day! Don’t forget, Wade Thomas Back to School Night is this Thursday, Sept 5th, 6-7:30pm!
WTPA Volunteers Needed!
Thanks to everyone who attended last night’s WTPA kickoff meeting! It was great to welcome new parents and hear from Donna and the WTPA volunteers who make so much happen at Wade Thomas. For anyone looking to get more involved, there are a number of positions open including:
WTPA Kickoff Meeting - Wednesday, August 28 6-7:30PM
Want to learn more about how the Wade Thomas Parents Association works and how you can get involved? Interested in volunteering for a school event, like Mustang Roundup or Lap-a-thon? Have questions or want to meet fellow Wade Thomas parents? Come to the WTPA kick-off meeting next Wednesday, August 28...Read More »
Walk & Roll to School Wednesdays!
Now that the weather has cleared up, we will be Walking and Rolling to School on Wednesday! Bring your punch cards, the year end prize drawing is coming up!
...Read More »Family Directory - opt in before Summer!!
As we near the end of the school year, please remember that our new ONLINE FAMILY DIRECTORY is a great resource for staying in touch over the Summer! If you have not yet opted in, you have until the last day of school to...Read More »
World Culture Month and International Day!
World Cultural Month is underway at Wade Thomas and the flags are up! International Day will be on May 29th and will feature each class’s dance performance, a picnic and a special assembly. We’re looking forward to all of it!
...Read More »Sun May 19 RVSD Community Picnic - CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER!
UPDATE: THE RVSD PICNIC HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. STAY TUNED FOR A RESCHEDULE IN THE FALL!!
Fun for the family! Join the RVSD community on Sunday May 19th for an afternoon of games, food, and fun!
...Read More »National Bike to School Day - Wednesday May 8th
Wednesday, May 8th is National Bike to School Day! Please bring your punchcards or pick one up that morning at the Walk and Roll table outside of the Multipurpose Room. There will be a drawing for a prize at the end of the school year so make sure your students...Read More »
Tues May 7 Courageous Conversations
Join the Marin County Office of Education for an opportunity to get more involved in RVSD’s work on “excellence through equity”. Tuesday May 7 5-7:30pm.
...Read More »Camp Galileo is supporting Wade Thomas
Camp Galileo mixes day camp fun with hands-on projects in fields from science and engineering to the visual and culinary arts. Kids grow from Camp Galileo (pre-K – 5th grades) through Galileo Summer Quest (entering 5th – 8th grades), emerging as confident creators ready to turn their...Read More »
YMCA Childcare at Wade Thomas for 2019-20
We are pleased to announce we have entered into an agreement with the YMCA to provide before and after school childcare at Wade Thomas next year. We are grateful to San Anselmo Preschool for the program they have provided for many years now. The change in providers is...Read More »
Wed Apr 3, Wade Thomas Open House, 6-7:30pm
Please join us for Open House at Wade Thomas next week! Classrooms will be open from 6:00-7:30 pm on Wednesday, April 3rd. Seeing our young Mustangs proudly show off their accomplishments and share their learning is something I look forward to each year! The Book Fair will be open and...Read More »
Wed Mar 27, Join us at the WTPA Meeting, 6-7:30pm
Join us in the Library on Wednesday 3/27, 6-7:30pm for our monthly WTPA Meeting. Bring your questions, share your ideas, and meet new people! This is a great way to learn what is going on at school and to get involved. Oh, and did we mention there is FREE childcare...Read More »
Wade Thomas Book Fair April 1-5!!
It’s that time of the year again! The Wade Thomas Book Fair is next week, April 1-5. All proceeds from the book fair go to the YES Ross Valley Schools Foundation.
Wade Thomas Campus Cleanup Day - Sunday, March 31 9-4
Wade Thomas Campus Cleanup Day is this Sunday, March 31 from 9am-4pm. This day is so important to keeping our campus looking good and functional because there are so many things that the district requires we do on our own! Come make a difference at your own school. We have...Read More »
Shop Good Eggs to Earn Bagels For Our Teachers!
Shop this week to win bagels for our hardworking teachers! If 25 Wade Thomas families place a Good Eggs order over $100 this week, they will send bagels for our teachers to enjoy!
How to join the fundraiser
2. Enter the code WADETHOMAS19 –– click “Shop...Read More »
Sat Mar 23, Wade Thomas Family Dance!
Get your dancin’ shoes on and mark your calendars! Saturday March 23 is our Wade Thomas Family Dance Sure to be fun for everyone!
...Read More »Restorative Practices - Building and Healing Relationships with Our Children Wednesday, January 30 at 6:30-8:30pm
Thurs Jan 31, TK Preview Night
Please join us on Jan 31 for TK Preview Night, 6:30-7:30pm, in the Brookside School Library.Jan 24 & 25: Important dates for new families!
New Student registration begins online tomorrow, January 25! www.rossvalleyschools.org.
We will be hosting a Parent Preview Night TONIGHT, Jan 24, at Wade Thomas, 6:30-8pm. This is targeted to new families, giving them a chance to meet the Principal and some of our teachers to...Read More »Wade Thomas Merch for the Holidays!
Still searching for the perfect holiday gift? How about a Wade Thomas t-shirt, hat or water bottle? A WTPA member will be selling WT merchandise at the upcoming Holiday Sing on December 19th at 12:45 by the MPR! Or purchase online here: https://squareup.com/store/wadethomas
...Read More »Wed Dec 19 Holiday Sing-Along!
Come celebrate the Holidays while our kids treat us to a Sing-Along, Wednesday Dec 19 in the MPR!
...Read More »Fri Dec 14 Coffee & Conversation with Donna Faulkner
Join us in the Library with Donna, after dropoff on Friday, Dec 14! Grab some fuel for the day and take an opportunity to chat with our Principal, meet other families, and have your questions answered. Can’t join us? Send your questions or ideas to wtpadna@gmail.com and the WTPA...Read More »
Join Us Thursday for Parent Ed: Bring Mindfulness Home
*NEW* Online Family Directory - Submit info by Fri Dec 7
Wed Nov 14 White Hill Preview Night
Parents of 4th & 5th graders, please join fellow parents from across the district for an in-depth look at White Hill. Meet teachers and students, visit classrooms, and learn about the philosophy and opportunities at our award-winning middle school. Details & RSVP.
...Read More »Wed Nov 14 Walk & Roll to School
Choose a green way to get to school on Wednesday, November 14 and grab a snack and some Safe Routes schwag before class!
Marin Safe Routes to Schools has put together a little flyer of bike safety tips. (espanol)
Here are a few additional tips to make...Read More »
Wed Nov 28 Save the Date! Wade Thomas Steam Fest
A fun night of STEAM activities for Wade Thomas families, ALL AGES can play!!
...Read More »Check out our PARENT library!
Yes, we have a library for PARENTS here at Wade Thomas! It’s online and it’s FANTASTIC.
Thank you to Susie Shaw for compiling recent articles, books, and websites on relevant topics to navigate the world of raising kids. Whether you want information on mindfulness, technology, bullying, or marijuana, you’re a click...Read More »
Wednesday Nov 7 - WTPA Meeting & YES Night at L'appart
Your Wednesday evening just got better! Join us for a WTPA Town Hall from 6-7PM and stay for the WTPA Meeting from 7-8PM in the library. Childcare and pizza provided in the MPR.
Before or after the meeting, dine out and give back to YES at L’appart Resto. 10% of all...Read More »
Check out our NEW Mustangs water bottle!
Click to purchase: https://squareup.com/store/wadethomas
...Read More »Join us!
Join us Tuesday, Oct 23 for a Coffee Chat with our RVSD Superintendent, Dr. Bagley. Bring your questions and suggestions!
8:30am, Wade Thomas Library
...Read More »Lap-A-Thon - THANK YOU!
THANK YOU to all the families and children for their generosity and efforts to raise some money for our school community, we have reached 91% of our fundraising goal. You guys ROCK!
If you haven’t had a chance or you just simply forgot to make your contribution its never too late!...Read More »
International Walk & Roll to School Day - This Wednesday!!
Please join us for International Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 10th.
Lap-A-Thon: Register NOW
Let the games begin!! The first Lap-A-Thon challenge is to REGISTER. The families from Ms. Ott & Gallardo’s class are the first to reach 100% registration!!
We still need almost HALF of the school to register their kiddos – don’t delay, do it NOW. Each class with 100% registration...Read More »
Did you know?.....
Did you know that there is a FANTASTIC parenting resource for our families, right on our WTPA website?? Our very own Susie Shaw does an amazing job keeping her finger on the pulse of what’s hot in Parent Education today and what resources we have in our community to become...Read More »
Spotlight on clubs! Children for Change & Science Fridays
Did you know that we have two popular lunchtime clubs at Wade Thomas?? These are great ways for your children to explore interests beyond the classroom – and for the grown ups to get involved, too!
Children for Change, every Wednesday. Calling all Mustang do gooders! C4C’ers will learn about others in...Read More »
Join us for the Mustang Roundup! Sept. 21, 5:30pm
Giddy up for the Mustang Roundup coming up on Friday, Sept 21 @ 5:30pm! Calling all families for a back to school evening picnic filled with face painting, crafts, dancing, and of course the traditional cake auction! If you don’t feel like packing a picnic, you can preorder a bbq...Read More »
Student Council Elections are on September 26th!
It’s election season at Wade Thomas! 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who want to get involved with their school should start thinking about their campaign slogans! There will be an announcement and a Q &A session for the kids during morning assembly on Wednesday, Sept. 12th. They’ll learn...Read More »
Back to School Night Tonight!
Join us tonight to learn about the upcoming school year and to get your questions answered!
What: Wade Thomas Back to School Night
When: Wednesday September 5, 6-7:30pm
Where: Start in the MPR
*Adults only*
...Read More »Introducing... WTPA TOWN HALLS!
We heard you and we’re responding! Many parents are looking for a simple way to learn more about what’s going on at school, to share their ideas, and to potentially get involved – but with a more casual agenda and more flexible timing than a WTPA Meeting.
Introducing… WTPA TOWN HALLS! ...Read More »
Welcome Back Mustangs!!
We are thrilled to begin a new school year with all of our new and returning Mustang families! Please reach out to your Wade Thomas Parents Association (WTPA) with any questions you may have these first few days of school. We’re here to help and get you settled in!
Save...Read More »
FLO Roundtable
These roundtables are an informal way to join other local parents of unique learners to discuss issues facing your child and gain support.
What are YOU doing this weekend?
There is a fun filled family weekend on the horizon…
First, lend a hand to clean up our campus on Saturday! There will be jobs both big and small, something for everyone in the family. We need your help! Anytime 9am-3pm.
Then, join the entire RVSD community for a party at Memorial...Read More »
Bike to School Day, May 6!
The weather is warming up… let’s go green on our way to school!
...Read More »World Culture Month is here!
The International Day Flags are hung at Wade Thomas! A special thank you to: Bryan Hendon (Greyson 1st grade), Doug Penman (Jasper 1st grade), and Dan Hamilton (Isaac 1st grade).
This marks the start of World Culture Month, when our students are engaged in learning about countries...Read More »
Measure E is on the June ballot!
Measure E seeks to renew the parcel tax funding that reflects 17% of RVSD’s revenue. This funding goes directly to our core programs, affecting teacher salaries and class size.
Please check out these helpful FAQs and spread the word for YES on E.
...Read More »The YES online auction is open NOW!!
Get in on the fun and start bidding for good! Auction ends April 26, 10pm.
...Read More »
Wade Thomas Maths Night!
Maths Night is Back!
Thu, April 26, 2018, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Childcare (by donation) provided. Please RSVP soon, since childcare spots are limited!
Maths Night: Facts, Fluency and Models, Oh My!
Join Julia Wolcott, Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction and our own Wade Thomas teachers in exploring and understanding the Bridges Math...Read More »
Science Fridays: Lego City
April 20, 2018
Our special guest Ian from Play-Well Technologies brought his amazing curriculum and thousands of Legos to the science room today. Students collaborated in groups and worked on individual structures to make one big Lego city.
Here are some examples of their work. Well done, team!
...Read More »
RVSD Party in the Park, May 6
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 6! This is an event not to be missed!
...Read More »Photos needed for Yearbook!
Calling all parents!! Have you seen the latest yearbook update in our Newsletter? Stephanie needs (lots!) more pictures. Please check your phones, search your clouds, look wherever you may have those cute photos of your child and classmates – and send them in!
https://wadethomas.picaboo.com
...Read More »C4C Challenge, April 29
WE CHALLENGE YOU…to make a difference simply by climbing a hill!
On April 29th we support our youth and their desire to create real change in this world!
Climb with us! There is nothing more powerful than a community with a cause!
$25/person (bring the whole family and your friends...Read More »
It's great to be a Mustang!
Message from Rick Bagley, Superintendent RVSD
April 3, 2018
Dear RVSD Community,
Yesterday we learned that State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, announced the names of 287 elementary schools to be honored as 2018 California Distinguished Schools. Wade Thomas is one of two Marin...Read More »
Mindfulness
Check out the resources we have in our Parent Ed Library to better understand what our 3rd-5th graders are learning about!
Save the Date: Navigating Your Child's Social World While Helping Them Build Resiliency and Self Esteem
On April 4th from 7:00-8:30pm, Mill Valley Speaker Series, Hall Middle School and Marin County Office of Education,collaboratively present Navigating Your Child’s Social World While Helping Them Build Resiliency and Self Esteem with Sheri Glucoft Wong, LCSW, family therapist, parent educator and consultant.
This free speaking engagement will include the following topics:
- The...Read More »
Mark Your Calendar! - "The BOY CRISIS"
SPECIAL TED EVENT on the Subject of “The BOY CRISIS”
TEDxMarin SALON @Angelico Hall on the Campus of Dominican University in San Rafael, Thursday, April 5, 2018 – 7:00pm
TEDxMarin SALON (Marin County’s local TED Chapter) is taking a deeper dive into our next generation of Boys. They will discuss RESEARCH from the new book The...Read More »
Join Us! - Enough As She Is with Rachel Simmons
March 21, 2018: Enough As She Is with Rachel Simmons
6:30-8pm, College of Marin, James Dunn Auditorium
Best-selling author and girl expert Rachel Simmons will share strategies to help girls move beyond impossible standards of success to live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. Join us for a talk followed by a Q&A...Read More »
Join Us Tonight - Emotional Agility
Emotional Agility
with Dr. Susan David, Harvard Medical School
A collaboration between Tam High, Drake High, The Branson School and Redwood High School
Thu, March 15, 2018 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT
Location: Redwood High Small Gym
Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emotional-agility-with-dr-susan-david-harvard-medical-school-tickets-41850621335
Dr Susan David is a founder/co-director of the Institute...Read More »
Join Us: Angst Screening
Thursday, March 8, 2018 at WHMS Multipurpose Room – 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM
Thursday, March 29th at the Marin County Office of Education – 6:00pm (English and Spanish)
In 55 minutes, Angst leads the conversation that every family and educator needs to have. It features anxiety experts, teens and adults sharing stories of anxiety,...Read More »
Save the Date
Documentary Screening and discussion with Elaine Aron, author and psychologist
Join Us
Understanding Anxiety
The biology behind it and its impact on our kids
with Tracy Foose, MD
The talk will cover:
- a brief evolutionary history of fear and anxiety
- family genetics of anxiety
- what fear reveals about how the brain learns
- fear and anxiety during stages of development: infancy, childhood, adolescence on to...Read More »
Join Us!
Mindful Families and Parenting
What is mindfulness? What does it mean to my family? My child? My community?
Join us for an evening in which you will not only learn all about the Mindful Classrooms program offered at Wade Thomas, but we’ll also share all kinds of mindful, positive parenting ideas, answer...Read More »
Kindergarten & TK Orientation 1/18 6:30pm
Welcome new Ross Valley School District families! Orientations for TK, Kindergarten, and all new families start this week. We look forward to meeting you!
Come to the Wade Thomas library on Thursday 1/18 at 6:30pm, or check out our sister schools: Manor...Read More »
Mindful Families and Parenting
What is mindfulness? What does it mean to my family? My child? My community?
Join us for an evening in which you will not only learn all about the Mindful Classrooms program offered at Wade Thomas, but we’ll also share all kinds of mindful, positive parenting ideas, answer your questions and...Read More »
Save the Date
Understanding Anxiety
The biology behind it and its impact on our kids
with Tracy Foose, MD
The talk will cover:
- a brief evolutionary history of fear and anxiety
- family genetics of anxiety
- what fear reveals about how the brain learns
- fear and anxiety during stages of development: infancy, childhood, adolescence on to...Read More »
Join Us
Executive Function Skills and Strategies
with Sarah Ward, co-director of Cognitive Connections
Wed, December 6, 8:30am – 10:30am
Marin Country Day School
Multipurpose Room 2
Join us for Maker Night! Thursday, Nov 30, 6-8pm
Come join us THIS Thursday, 6-8pm, for our annual Wade Thomas MAKER NIGHT!!
Cyber Garage, Play-Well TEKnologies and WT’s STEAM Team are bringing a fun evening of Maker Activities for all Wade Thomas families, all ages.
*Play and take care...Read More »
Join Us
ANGST: Breaking the Stigma Around Anxiety
Wed, November 29, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Documentary screening and discussion with Karin Gornick, producer.
http://angstmovie.com
Marin Country Day School
...Read More »Save the Date
Executive Function Skills and Strategies
with Sarah Ward, co-director of Cognitive Connections
Wed, December 6, 8:30am – 10:30am
Marin Country Day School
Multipurpose Room 2
Join Us
Michael Thompson, author
Marin Country Day School Multipurpose Room 1
The Lab Method Parenting Labs
If you missed our Parent Ed event with Polly Ely, check out some of her upcoming Labs at The Lab Method. With a focus on building secure attachments among family members, Polly’s compassionate, moving, and humorous approach leaves parents and partners with the practical tools they need to build deep...Read More »
Save the Date
ANGST: Breaking the Stigma Around Anxiety
Wed, November 29, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Documentary screening and discussion with Karin Gornick, producer.
http://angstmovie.com
Marin Country Day School
...Read More »Join us!
Curing the Me, Me, Me Epidemic
Amy McCready, the author of The Me, Me, Me Epidemic and the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions will be coming to Marin Country Day School to talk about Curing the Me, Me, Me Epidemic.
Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 @ 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Marin Country Day...Read More »
What Can I Say? Cards
These great cards from Polly Ely at The Lab Method offer a new kind of talk to use for those tough parenting moments. Each card presents a sticky situation or scenario you find yourself in daily with your kids and offers a compassionate, yet straight-forward script to help you and...Read More »
Join Us!
Stay Safely Connected to your Kids While Your Kids Connect Safely
Speaker: Polly Ely from the LAB Method
Date: Monday, October 16, 2017 @ 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Manor School, 150 Oak Manor Dr, Fairfax, CA 94930
How do we create agreements around technology that aren’t punitive and divisive?...Read More »
Save the Date
Michael Thompson, author
Marin Country Day School Multipurpose Room 1
Save the Date!
Curing the Me, Me, Me Epidemic
Amy McCready, the author of The Me, Me, Me Epidemic and the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions will be coming to Marin Country Day School to talk about Curing the Me, Me, Me Epidemic.
Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 @ 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Marin Country Day...Read More »
Save the Date! Stay Safely Connected to your Kids While Your Kids Connect Safely
Stay Safely Connected to your Kids While Your Kids Connect Safely
Speaker: Polly Ely from the LAB Method
Date: Monday, October 16, 2017 @ 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Manor School, 150 Oak Manor Dr, Fairfax, CA 94930
How do we create agreements around technology that aren’t punitive and divisive?...Read More »
Announcement: Student Council elections coming up! 3rd-5th graders
To all parents of 3rd-5th graders:
We’re pleased to announce that Fall Student Council elections are coming up! If you have a future politician on your hands, please talk to your kid about getting involved. Last year we raised money for the new, red, reading chairs in the library and donated to...Read More »
Join us at Creating a Player-First Environment in Youth Sports
Creating a Player-First Environment in Youth Sports
Speaker: John O’Sullivan
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 @ 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Hall Middle School Gym, 200 Doherty Drive, Larkspur, CA 94939
John will be discussing the ways we can help our athletes perform to their potential, while at the same time giving children ownership and enjoyment...Read More »
Join Us at Beyond Brilliance
Beyond Brilliance
Wed, September 13, 5:00pm – 7:00pm PDT
Lucas Miller, a recent Berkeley graduate will be presenting brain research on how we learn. He has written a book, Beyond Brilliance, full of quick tips on how to study. He used these strategies himself as a student at Berkeley. He is...Read More »
Save the Date! Creating a Player-First Environment in Youth Sports
Creating a Player-First Environment in Youth Sports
Speaker: John O’Sullivan
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 @ 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Hall Middle School Gym, 200 Doherty Drive, Larkspur, CA 94939
John will be discussing the ways we can help our athletes perform to their potential, while at the same time giving children ownership and enjoyment...Read More »
Save the Date! Mustang Roundup picnic, Fri. Sept. 15, 5:30-8pm
Join us for the school-wide ALL FAMILY Mustang RoundUp picnic, Friday, Sept 15, 5:30-8pm outside on the lower field. Bring your own picnic or enjoy a delicious buffet dinner from Sol Food ($5 per kid/$10 per adult).
Save the Date! WTPA Kickoff Meeting (and happy hour!), Wed. Aug 30, 6pm
Save the Date! Wednesday August 30, 6pm is our first WTPA meeting of the new school year! All are welcome to join, whether you’d like to get involved as a volunteer (view open positions here) or just want to hear what we’ve got planned for this year. We want...Read More »
Welcome Back! A message from the WTPA
A huge welcome back to all of our Mustang Families! We hope you and your child(ren) are looking forward to the 2017-2018 school year!
Wondering what the Wade Thomas Parents Association is up to? Take a moment to check out this message from our new WTPA Presidents. You’ll find information...Read More »
Ready, Set, Go! Join us for a Kindergarten Welcome: Aug. 22, 11am
Welcome Kindergarten families!! Please join us on campus Tues August 22 at 11am, for Ready, Set, Go! This Kindergarten welcome is an opportunity for your student to meet their teacher and see their classroom. Meet & greet, followed by refreshments.
P.S. Be sure to check out our helpful FAQs for...Read More »
Purchase class supplies for 2017-2018
The deadline to order class supplies through SchoolKidz.com has passed. As an alternative, you can visit www.buildakit.net to customize your own kit, and have it shipped to your home. Or, you can always purchase supplies on your own. Supply lists, by grade, are here for your...Read More »
Welcome New Families
Welcome to Wade Thomas and the Mustang Family! We know new families have lots of questions – and the Wade Thomas Parent Association has answers! Read on for a list of FAQs and helpful information for you and your child.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
- When will we find out who our...Read More »
WTPA WANTS YOU!
That’s right, anyone can be in the WTPA (Wade Thomas Parent Association)! No experience required!
There are so many ways to get involved at Wade Thomas. Our kids aren’t the only ones who have fun here! We welcome all who are interested to help, with jobs both big and small. Have...Read More »
Parent Ed Library
Come visit the Parent Ed Library!
Underneath the pink and green cloth in the library is the Parent Ed library. Come and check it out!
Check out Books
If you see a book you like, just sign your name to the card in...Read More »
The Best 50 Minute Lunch This Year
Parents, please join us in our new lunchtime volunteer program-all we are asking for is 50 minutes, one time only!
Your help and presence on campus during lunch will make it possible for us to provide more options for kids during their lunch recess.
To sign up, go to Read More »
Drop-off and Pick-Up Safety Reminders
Remember the new 15MPH Speed Limit
All schools in San Anselmo have new school zone speed limits. There are new signs post at the start of the school zones. The speed limit when children are present is now 15MPH, and 25MPH when not.
Lots of Illegal Maneuvers
We are still seeing a...Read More »
Make Our Schools Whole: Please, Give to Both!
Hearing a lot about donating lately?
Here’s a handy flier to help you navigate the funding of your child’s education!
...Read More »
Why should I volunteer in the classroom?
Parents, as we begin the school year the teachers have sign-ups for various volunteer positions in the classroom and we encourage you to sign-up.
The volunteer spot usually require 30-60 minutes/month.
Benefits of volunteering in the classroom:
- Volunteering in the classroom sends a powerful message to your child that you value what is happening...Read More »
Safety Issues During Drop-off & Pickup
Last year, several parents voiced concern about the serious safety issues being seen with regard to vehicles during our student drop offs and pickups.
Please be aware that there is NO STOPPING ANYTIME on Woodland Ave, or Ross and Sunnyside Avenues.
The curbs are painted red because stopping (even if you use your hazard...Read More »
Bike Safety Tips
Marin Safe Routes to Schools has put together a little flyer of bike safety tips. (espanol)
This has some great quick tips to help make sure your kids are safe on the road. We’d like to add a few more things.
- Parents should always wear a helmet...Read More »