The WTPA Needs YOU!
The 2021-2022 school year is off to a great start. The WTPA currently has open positions and we need your help to make this year a successful one for our students, teachers, families, and community.
To sign up for a role, visit our Sign Up Genius to view role...Read More »
Welcome Back Mustangs!
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 18. We are looking forward to seeing all our Mustangs back on campus for the 2021-2022 school year!
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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 »
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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 »
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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
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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 »
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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!
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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 »