Larson Elementary

FATHER FEST 2026 is HERE!
Bring the whole family out for a FREE day of:
•Car Show
•Student Performances
•Games & Activities
•Free Food
•Community Resources
May 16, 2026
10 AM – 2 PM

Thornton Elementary
2301 East Park Row Drive
Arlington, TX 76010

This is more than an event, it’s a celebration of FAMILY
👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/3T56X4WN

Parents,
All after-school activities in Arlington ISD have been canceled for today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, due to anticipated severe weather. All campuses will dismiss at their normal time today. Elementary onsite after school care will continue as scheduled.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to announce that our school’s Field Day will take place on May 11th! This is always a fun and active day for our students, and we look forward to a great event filled with teamwork, games, and school spirit.

‼️Please review the important information below:

⚫️Each student may have ▶️no more than two (2) parents/visitors attend Field Day.
⚫️All visitors must complete the Google pre-sign-up form before the event. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfELmu1fBSLvs0Er7x0Nv3XqmowELXKkyuHkRmPDwQvr8c_og/viewform?usp=pp_url
⚫️Visitors who do not complete the pre-sign-up form in advance will be required to wait in line on the day of the event to check in, which may result in a longer wait.
⚫️All visitors must present a valid photo ID to enter the building. This is required for campus safety and security—▶️no exceptions.
⚫️If you are interested in volunteering for Field Day, please apply to be an approved volunteer here: www.aisd.net/community/volunteer/
⚫️We also encourage parents to send their child to school with a bottle of water to help them stay hydrated throughout the day.

Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to a fantastic Field Day on May 11th!

Good morning Ms. G,

Could you add this essay challenge to Facebook. I'll send you the one for the annual parent survey by the district in a few minutes. I have to find the wording for it.

Essay wording:

We are excited to announce the 2026 Fathers & Families Essay Contest! This annual contest provides students the opportunity to reflect on the important role fathers and families play in their lives and education while promoting meaningful family engagement across our campuses.
Contest Details:
Who: Elementary students

Deadline: March 31, 2026

Rubric & Guidelines: Available at tiny.cc/Essay2026

Recognition:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category will be recognized at Father FEST 2026 on May 2, 2026, hosted at Thornton Elementary.
Nos complace anunciar el Concurso de Ensayos Padres y Familias 2026. Este concurso anual brinda a los estudiantes la oportunidad de reflexionar sobre el importante papel que los padres y las familias desempeñan en sus vidas y en su educación, al tiempo que promueve una participación familiar significativa en nuestros campus.
Detalles del concurso:
Quiénes pueden participar: Estudiantes de primaria
Fecha límite: 31 de marzo de 2026
Rúbrica y lineamientos: Disponibles en tiny.cc/Essay2026
Reconocimiento:
Los ganadores del 1.º, 2.º y 3.º lugar en cada categoría serán reconocidos en Father FEST 2026, el 2 de mayo de 2026, que se llevará a cabo en la Escuela Primaria Thornton.

Warm Regards,