THUNDERBOLT MIDDLE SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER MARCH 2, 2020

Calendar of Upcoming Events March 5 Early Release Day Site Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. March 10 School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m. March 11 Q3 Report Cards Home March 12 Early Release Day March 13 Early Release Day Parent-Teacher Conferences FOR Club Stair Painting, 1:30-5:00 March 16-20 SPRING BREAK March 20 Last day to order a yearbook March 24-April 24 AzMerit Testing Begins March 24 ELA/ Math Parent Night, 6:00 p.m. March 25 Spring Sports Pictures March 26 Early Release Day

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Thunderbolt_yearbook DM your pictures from sporting

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everything else. REPORT CARDS

Third quarter report cards will be sent home with students on Wednesday March 11th. Teachers will be available for Parent/Teacher Conferences the afternoon of March 13th by appointment only if you feel one is necessary. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact our office at 854-7224 or email a teacher directly.

ORDER A YEARBOOK NOW! The deadline to order a yearbook for this year is fast approaching! Go to www.treering.com/1013965618383795

Price is $25

Deadline: March 20th

AzMERIT STATE TESTING We will begin our computerized AzMerit State Testing on Tuesday, March 24th (through April 24th). Because of the computer portion, testing will be spread out over a longer time frame. You will be notified of your child’s testing date via Blackboard messaging. Please make sure we have your current email address and phone number on file. Testing will be completed in one of our computer labs. Your child will be reminded to report directly to his/her testing lab for first period on the day of testing. Please ensure your child is on time each testing day. Research shows that a good night’s rest and a balanced breakfast help students perform better throughout their day. I hope that each student will make an effort to prepare for the test and do his/her personal best.

Pre-Registration packets for NEXT year will be sent home with ALL current 7th and 8th graders on March 23rd. Please watch for it, complete the entire packet, and return to school in a timely matter (NO LATER than May 1st). We must have a completed packet from EVERY student who will be attending Thunderbolt or Lake Havasu High School next year. When filling out the packet, please follow the instructions on the cover page and be sure to include current proof of Arizona residency that MATCHES your current address. The proof of residency must be in the name of the parent or legal guardian. It cannot be from a grandparent, unmarried step parent, sibling, etc. The document must be one of the items listed on the gold form. Insurance bills, medical bills, junk mail, envelopes, etc. are not acceptable. In the event you are not able to provide a document in your name, a shared residency form will need to be completed with a notary seal. These forms are available in our office. The proof of residency must be renewed each school year even if there have been no changes according to State Law. The auditors are watching. Registration will not be complete without a completed packet and class schedules will be withheld. If your student will not be attending Thunderbolt or LHHS next year, please write on the packet indicating where your child will be attending and return the entire packet to the Thunderbolt office or call us at 854-7224.

TAX CREDIT The Tax Credit Program Keeps Tax Dollars in Havasu

It’s not too late to donate to the school tax credit program. The tax credit deadline is April 15th. When you make a tax credit donation, you get a DOLLAR for DOLLAR subtraction from your State Income Tax and your tax dollars stay in Havasu at the school of your choice and for the program of your choice. You may donate up to $200 if you are single or up to $400 if you are married and get the tax credit. Save your receipt for tax time and it may either reduce the amount you owe or increase your refund, depending on your personal circumstances. You don’t have to have a student in order to donate. This is available for any tax payer in the state of Arizona. Pay on-line at www.lhusd.org or payments can be made in the Thunderbolt office by cash or check. Call Laura Miller at 928-854-7224 for more information.

The Thunderbolt FOR Club (Friends of Rachel) is in need of volunteers to help paint inspirational quotes on our stairs. We will be tackling this project on Friday, March 13th (early release day). We plan on painting from 1:30-5:00pm. We need at least 4 adult volunteers.

If you are available we hope you will consider helping us spread words of kindness on our campus. Please contact Sue at 854-7224 or susan.blanchard@lhusd.org. Thank you for your consideration! P.S. We only have ONE volunteer so far.

With warmer weather approaching, we will soon be seeing signs of scorpion weed blooming. Please be aware of this plant. It has dark green leaves with a dark purple bloom. The name scorpion weed comes from the small hair-like projections on the stalk. Watch for a local itchy rash similar to poison oak or ivy, usually on hands, legs, and feet. The rash from scorpion weed can last from a few days to over a week, and does not have a specific treatment. Calamine lotion and Benadryl are common to use for this rash. Aloe Vera lotion can lessen the pain and itchiness as well as help the healing process. Isolating the rash and frequently washing hands is a great way to prevent spreading the rash over more parts of the body.

END OF YEAR DANCE CRITERIA As we near the end of the year, 8th graders need to be aware of the criteria to attend end of year assemblies and the 8th grade dance which will be based on the third and fourth quarters. We are encouraging PAWsitive behavior from our students. 1. Excessive disciplinary referrals may result in exclusion from the 8th grade dance. Parents and students will be

notified in advance by Administration. Exceptions may be made upon approval of the Principal. 2. Students with 3 or more U’s during 3rd and 4th quarter may not be allowed to participate in the 8th grade dance.

(See Citizenship Requirements in your handbook located on our website www.thunderbolt.lhusd.org. 3. Students suspended, which includes ISS, on the day of the dance, will not be allowed to attend the dance.

The 8th Grade Dance is scheduled for May 20th

There is NO 8th grade graduation ceremony

LADIES

Dresses, skirts or dress pants with a blouse

Semi-formal dress attire is nice but you are not required to go out and buy a semi-formal

THE FOLLOWING ARE DISCOURAGED:

Excessively low-cut dresses

Short, short skirts and/or dresses

Strapless dresses (unless you are wearing a cover up/sweater—Clear straps are acceptable)

NOT PERMITTED:

Material that is cut away see-through and contains holes is NOT permitted

NO exposed undergarments

Please ask if you are not sure

GENTLEMEN

Semi-formal attire

Not necessary to purchase semi-formal attire if you do not have it

Collared shirt and tie with slacks are recommended

Appropriate dress shoes

Non athletic shoes are recommended

It is recommended that boys wear pants other than jeans/denim

NO exposed undergarments

DRESS CODE FOR 8TH GRADE DANCE

Lake Havasu Unified School District School Parent Involvement Survey

2019-2020 This survey is intended to assist the Lake Havasu Unified School District to obtain feedback about our schools and gather information about parent involvement. We value your input and greatly appreciate your cooperation in completing this survey. Survey responses may be submitted electronically or printed and returned to the front office at Thunderbolt Middle School. Please submit survey online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JBCR63K -or- print & fill out attached survey (available in English and Spanish) - Printed copies are also available in the front office.

Thundercats Track & Field is Underway! This year we have over 120 athletes gearing up for their chance to take home the gold. Here is a look at this season’s schedule and notable dates: 3/25/20 Sports Picture Day @ Thunderbolt right after school 3/27/20 Fox Creek Track Meet @ Mohave High School, 2:00 p.m. 4/4/20 Emmanuel Christian Track Meet @ Lee Williams High School, 10:00 a.m. 4/25/20 White Cliffs Track Meet @ Kingman High School, 10:00 a.m. 5/2/20 White Cliffs Track Meet @ Kingman High School, 10:00 a.m.

Come support your Thunderbolt Thundercats and help cheer them to victory!

THUNDERBOLT TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SCHEDULE (subject to change) DATE DAY OPPONENT H/A SITE TIME

3/2/2020 MON FOX CREEK H TBOLT(SB)/ASU(BB) 3:45(SB)/4:00(BB)

3/5/2020 THURS KINGMAN ACADEMY A SB @ CENTENNIAL BB @ SOUTHSIDE

4:00PM

3/9/2020 MON MOHAVE ACCELERATED H TBOLT(SB)/ASU(BB) 3:45(SB)/4:00(BB)

3/30/2020 MON NEEDLES H TBOLT(SB)/ASU(BB) 3:45(SB)/4:00(BB)

3/25/2020 WEDS SPORTS PICTURE DAY

3/31/2020 TUES WHITE CLIFFS A WHITE CLIFFS 4:00PM

4/6/2020 MON KINGMAN ACADEMY H TBOLT(SB)/ASU(BB) 3:45(SB)/4:00(BB)

4/9/2020 THURS MOHAVE VALLEY A MVJH 4:00PM

4/16/2020 THURS DESERT STAR

**A TEAMS ONLY A NEAR RIVER VALLEY

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GIRLS 4:00PM BOYS 5:45PM

4/20/2020 MON MOHAVE ACCELERATED H TBOLT(SB)/ASU(BB) 3:45(SB)/4:00(BB)

4/22/2020 WEDS FOX CREEK A FOX CREEK 4:00PM

4/24/2020 FRI LOCKER CLEAN OUT DAY

4/25/2020 SAT SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT A CENTENNIAL TBD

4/25/2020 SAT BASEBALL TOURNAMENT A SOUTHSIDE PARK TBD

Games subject to change

See back for League Rules

PURPLE 8TH GRADE SHIRTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE

We have a limited supply of 8th grade shirts available at the discounted price of $10.00 each. Sizes available are Youth Large, Adult Small and Adult Medium. They will be sold on a first come, first serve basis in the front office. These shirts can be worn any day of the week by 8th graders only.

Hurry while supplies last.

We also have assorted sizes available in our PAWS spirit shirts for both 7th and 8th graders. Price is $10.00 each. They are available in both red and black. Shirts can be purchased in our front office.

USE CAUTION WITH PERFUME, BODY SPRAY, HAIR SPRAY, AND OTHER AEROSALS

Some students and staff have breathing difficulties, allergies, or are sensitive to smells and can become ill when exposed to aerosol sprays or strong scents. These can cause headaches, dizziness, and respiratory distress. Please encourage your student to NOT use perfumes or body sprays in the classroom or hallways at school and to be considerate of those around them. Parents, you can help by not purchasing these items for use in school.