Specials Schedule

As a reminder, we enjoy specials every day from 11:00-11:40, and also from 12:50-1:30 on Thursdays and Fridays. Our specials schedule is listed below:

Monday: Art

Tuesday: Music

Wednesday: P.E.

Thursday: Art & P.E.

Friday: Music & Library

Please remember to wear sneakers on Wednesday and Thursday for P.E. and return library books on Fridays!

Weekly Schedule

Listed below is the schedule we follow each day. For a more specific schedule for each day, click here.

8:10-8:40 Arrival

8:40-9:20 Word Study

9:20-9:40 Whole Group Reading

9:40-11:00 Small Group Reading

11:00-11:40 Specials (see schedule)

11:40-12:30 Lunch / Recess

12:30-12:50 Read Aloud / Calendar

12:50-1:30 Writing / Specials (see schedule)

1:30-2:30 Math

2:30-3:00 Social Studies / Science

3:00-3:10 D.O.T. (Daily Organized Transition)

3:10-3:40 Dismissal

Back to School Basics

Lunch may be purchased at school for $2.05. If your child just needs to purchase milk, it is $.40.  If your child is buying lunch please put your child’s lunch money in a baggie or envelope labeled with his/her name.  This makes it less likely that the money will get lost.  Please do not send your child to school with large bills.  You can prepay for meals by cash, check made payable to Thurmont Primary Cafeteria or online at www.cafeprepay.com.

If you need to make a change in your child’s dismissal, please write a note or call the office prior to 2:30pm.   

Birthday party invitations may NOT be handed out at school and we are not allowed to give out addresses.  If you would like to send in a treat for the whole class to enjoy for your child’s birthday, it will be passed out during lunch.  Instructional time cannot be used for birthday parties.  You may send the treat in with your child in the morning or deliver it at lunch. 

Ms. Woolley's Furry Friends

Ms. Woolley has two furry friends as her children... Meet Smokey and Reynolds!

Smokey and Reynolds are both Shih Tzus, and are named after the movie Smokey and the Bandit.

Smokey is ten years old. He loves to go for rides in the car and is my cuddly one.

Reynolds will be two years old in June. He is still very much a puppy and loves to play with toys. 

About Ms. Woolley

For as long as I can remember I have wanted to teach, and my dream has always been to teach first grade.

After growing up in the Frederick County School system (as a Walkersville Lion) I went to the University of Maryland where I received my B.S. in Elementary Education. I am now working on my M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction at Hood College.

After gaining some first grade experience in the Prince George's County school system, I returned home to Frederick County. I worked in two different long term substitute positions at Thurmont Elementary before coming to Thurmont Primary School in 2010. I am thrilled to be a part of the TPS family and this wonderful community.
I currently live in Frederick, and my life revolves around my two Shih Tzu dogs. Smokey is ten years old, and Reynolds is just one. (Both dogs were named after the movie Smokey and the Bandit.) We love to take walks in the park, and chase after tennis balls. When I’m not with my dogs, I spend my time working with the Tuscarora High School marching band. I play the flute and I love any and all music!

I look forward to working with you and your child this year as we grow in our brain, heart, and body power! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me at any time.

Welcome to First Grade!

Hello Friends! Welcome to first grade!
I am thrilled to be using this blog as a method of communicating classroom events and activities. Please feel free to subscribe for blog updates to be sent to email, and comment on any of our classroom posts.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Ms. Woolley

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Thurmont Primary School
(240) 236 - 2833
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