Thornapple Elementary

Many book authors love to hear from readers … especially authors of children’s books. Try writing to your favorite author and maybe you’ll get a letter back. There are tips online about how children can write a letter to a favorite author, where they’d find a mailing address and much more. Some authors will even […]

SchoolMessenger will now be used more this year by each of our schools to communicate, primarily through email, non-emergency information, school reminders, and activity updates. SchoolMessenger allows FHPS families to set preferences on how they’d like to receive these messages, such as an email, text and/or phone call. You can manage your preferences through the […]

Kids love informational text or nonfiction. They love reading about their favorite sports team, famous people, prehistoric animals, events, traditions and much more. You can find informational text in books and online. You can also find nonfiction text in pamphlets when you’re visiting and exploring zoos, museums, national parks, and historic places. One place you […]