This is a chance to see our students interact with our teachers, assistant teachers, and classmates during a typical school day.
As you may remember, we received a letter from Walter Panas High School Principal, Joseph M. Spero, thanking Nancy Brophy for the Scholarship given to a senior during the Senior Awards Ceremony. Nancy Brophy instituted the Tom Thumb Memorial Scholarship to honor her grandson Zachary Brophy’s memory. This Scholarship focuses on our philosophy: “It is the responsibility of this generation to pass on to the next those things which it has found to be of value.”
We received a thank you letter from the Panas High School mother of a student awarded the Tom Thumb Memorial Scholarship. This is great because the student Anna D, who won the Scholarship, has long-standing aspirations to become a teacher. Anna’s pursuit of education perfectly aligns with our philosophy, as stated above. After Anna graduates from Penn State, she will contribute to Tom Thumb’s overarching mission of developing individuals to their full potential. Anna will fulfill Tom Thumb’s philosophy as a teacher to improve the next generation of great Americans.
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Melanie D
8-29-24
Nancy Brophy
Tom Thumb Preschool
1949 East Main Street
Mohegan Lake, NY 10567
Dear Ms. Brophy,
My daughter Anna D was the Walter Panas High School recipient of the
Tom Thumb Memorial Scholarship Award in honor of Zachary Brophy for 2024
year. | sincerely thank you, and feel honored that you selected my daughter for this
award.
During her four years at Walter Panas, she has worked at Club Fit summer
camp, Pizzazzies and did a six month student teaching internship at Lincoln Titus
Elementary School. Anna has wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember,
and she is now enrolled in Penn State University in the School of Education. She will
undoubtedly honor your mission, and Zachary, with the help of your scholarship, her
determination and her natural affinity toward education.
Thank you for offering this scholarship and directly helping students in our community.
Sincerely,
Melanie D
Our founder, Nancy Brophy, and the entire Tom Thumb staff humbly appreciate the accolade of Walter Panas High School’s Thank You Letter. Nancy Brophy instituted the Tom Thumb Scholarship in honor of Zachary Brophy’s memory. The scholarship aligns with our philosophy that “It is the responsibility of this generation to pass on to the next, those things which it has found to be of value. We are dedicated to improving the next generation of great Americans.”
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WALTER PANAS HIGH SCHOOL
Joseph M. Spero, Principal
300 Croton Ave
Cortlandt, NY 10567
June 27. 2024
Tom Thumb Scholarship
Mrs. Nancy Brophy
tomthumnbcampus@gmail.com
Dear Mrs_ Brophy,
We want to thank you for sponsoring the Tom Thumb Scholarship, which gives a Walter Panas High School senior the opportunity to be honored at the Senior Awards Ceremony.
Please know that your generosity and thoughtfulness are greatly appreciated. We are grateful for your support of our students and for acknowledging and rewarding their efforts and achievements.
Again, thank you!
Kind regards,
Joseph Spero
Principal
ThumNastic is only for our Tom Thumb students. This program was specially developed for our students to participate in early-age gymnastic classes at Dynamic Gymnastics and is age-appropriate for both our juniors and seniors. Dynamic Gymnastics is a top-notch gymnastic academy located on the Tom Thumb Camp. For over ten years, Dynamic Gymnastics has worked with Tom Thumb to create a unique gymnastics program customized for our students using experienced and expert coaching. Tom Thumbers are safely escorted to their gymnastics class after their preschool day ends.
Dynamic Gymnastic’s Gym Floor for ThumNastics
Students who are dismissed from Tom Thumb at 2:15 p.m. may stay and enjoy and participate in our Enrichment Program. They will then be escorted to their gymnastic class at 3:00 p.m. and will be available for pick-up at 3:50 p.m. at the Dynamic building.
Students who attend our Full Day session (3:15 pm dismissal), will be escorted to their gymnastic class at 3:00 pm and be available for pick-up at 3:50 pm at the Dynamic building.
ThumNastics students are either picked up at 3:50 pm at the Dynamic building or are escorted back to Tom Thumb for our After School Care Program for picked up. If your child attends our ThumNastic Classes, Tom Thumb after-school care will be available at 4:00 pm at the Tom Thumb building. Please call our office for more information.
Any student not picked up by 4:00 p.m. from Dynamic Gymnastics will be safely escorted back to Tom Thumb to participate in the Tom Thumb After-School Care Program. Please note that the tuition for ThumNastics doesn’t include after-school care that requires pick-up before or at 5:30 p.m.
The tuition is $340 for 17 classes, with two payments of $170 that are due at registration and the final payment in November
The following are a few Thank-You letters received from parents for the 2023-2024 academic school year. We apologize for the many letters and thank-you notes from parents that we have received and couldn’t be published on our website.
Thank You All for your wonderful comments about our school. I especially appreciate your support and kind words for our excellent staff of caring professional educators, who continue to make Tom Thumb Preschool the best private pre-K school in the area.
Love & Appreciation,
Nancy Brophy
Dear Tom Thumb,
This is a note from a grateful mom whose son, Ayan Nadeem, has thrived and blossomed during his time at Tom Thumb.
Ayan started his journey at Tom Thumb in the 3’s program with the wonderful Mrs. Licini and Mrs. Tracy who helped him tremendously and taught him a great deal. This was his first rodeo outside of home and we had our fair share of trials and tribulations. However, with the support of all the staff, teachers and Nancy Brophy, we were able to help Ayan grow while learning a great deal. This was a testing year for all of us but by the end of the year, Ayan was a confident preschooler who loved Tom Thumb, his teacher and peers. We were concerned if Ayan would be able to handle summer camp without the support of a teacher, but he had been prepared all year and he showed that he was ready to be on his own and enjoyed all the activities thoroughly.
Next came pre-k, which felt like a big step forward. This was the year Ayan showed tremendous progress and growth. Under the incredible and amazing Mrs. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Sansotta, Ayan thrived and became the independent little boy who always wanted to be the line leader. I can’t express enough gratitude that I have felt during the parent teacher meeting and generally about Ayan’s progress, both socially and academically. Ayan went from a shy boy who enjoyed playing alongside to leading play with his peers and enjoying every minute of it. The friendships that he has built with his classmates have been so joyful to watch. There has never been a doubt in my mind that Ayan is a bright and intelligent kid, but I want to give credit to his teachers in channeling that intelligence in ways that have helped him excel and exceed expectations not only academically, but also emotionally and socially. We were very lucky to have Mrs. Fritzgerald as his pre-K teacher who prepared him so well for kindergarten and the life ahead.
Also, I want to acknowledge the effort that was put into making many special memories with crafts/projects, holiday events, and the mini-Olympics (Ayan’s favorite memory at Tom Thumb). It was a lot of fun to watch the mini-Olympics show twice and each time was better than the last. I admire and applaud the curriculum and work that has been put into every single detail to put together such wonderful gestures and events that will be forever embedded in our memory of Ayan at Tom Thumb. It takes a team to run so smoothly so I commend you for working so well together.
And now, my favorite part of it all, the graduation ceremony! This was the most beautiful culmination of all that Ayan has achieved and accomplished. With many tears of joy, I was a proud mom who couldn’t believe her eyes. It is by far the best graduation ceremony I have ever attended. I was awestruck by the production and how well the kids performed. I had yet to see Ayan in action, singing and dancing, something he rarely does, especially in front of others. But this boy put on the best show for his family to date. He was so happy that day and we were all in very high spirits.
With all this, I want to say a big thank you for helping Ayan grow, thrive and become a wonderful version of himself. You have set a very strong and powerful foundation for him; one we will be forever grateful for and one that will serve him well for the years to come. His kindergarten screening couldn’t have gone any better, he was the line leader coming out of that screening so thank you for teaching him to fly!
A humble and grateful Mom,
Attiqa
Tom Thumb Preschool 1949 E. Main Street Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
Dear Ms. (Brophy)
I am writing to express my gratitude for being selected as a recipient of Tom Thumb’s Zachary Brophy Memorial Scholarship. Receiving this very generous award means a lot to me and I am honored and extremely grateful for it.
This scholarship represents both financial support, and also confidence in my abilities and work ethic. The belief in my potential motivates me to work even harder to achieve my academic, athletic, and personal goals while pursuing my education degree at Suny Brockport. I am committed to being a positive role model for future generations. The scholarship that I have received will help me along the way.
Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and support!
Sincerely,
Thomas C
Dear Mrs Brophy.
Words could never express how thankful and appreciative we are of you. For the past three years, we watched our daughter run into your school with a smile on her face and she was met with open arms and smiles from all of Tom Thumb’s teachers. Victoria has a passion for learning, friends, confidence, and so much more because of your passion for her and every student that walks through your doors. You are truly such an important part of all of our lives and our community. We are so proud to be a Tom Thumb family!
Thank God Audrey still has some years with you because we aren’t ready to leave!
Thank you again!
Love,
S Family
Dear Miss. Licini,
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for everything you’ve done for my son and our family.
Your dedication, patience, and kindness have made this year truly special for Jax. He has grown and learned so much under your guidance, and it warms my heart to see how excited he is to go to school each day.
I am particularly thankful for the way you went above and beyond to support us during a challenging time. When we needed to take a break, your understanding and flexibility allowed my son to return to school seamlessly. Your willingness to accommodate our needs made a significant difference, and I am so grateful for your support.
The memories and experiences Jax has gained this year are invaluable, and I am so grateful for the positive impact you have had on his early education.
Thank you, Miss. Licini for your exceptional dedication and for making this year such a wonderful experience for my son. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had you as his teacher, and we will always remember your kindness and hard work.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Britt, Mike, Jax and Adrien L
June, 2014
Mrs. Fitzgerald-
Are you sure you can’t Come to kindergarten? While were all still not 100% sure. We’re 100% confident that Cameron is ready to transition to K all because of you. Cameron has grown so much in your class this year-thank for making him excited again about coming to school.
Everything from your expectations to your classroom environment has helped prepare Cameron for these next steps. He’s never talked about any teacher the way he speaks. about you, and we know he’ll miss you terribly (and us, too). His
Lincoln Titus, Kindergarten teacher, will have big shoes to fill. We wish you a wonderful summer and enjoy your Last year!
We hope to See you around town!
Love,
The F Family
Mrs. Fitzgerald,
Thank you so much for making Charlie’s last year at Tom Thumb has been a memorable experience. Your dedication, patience, + creativity have truly made a difference in his development + happiness. From the stories he eagerly shares with us to the Crafts + Songs he brings home, it’s evident how much he has grown over this final year at Tom Thumb.
Thank you for fostering a nurturing environment where he had the opportunity to thrive, learn, make friends + memories. Your passion for teaching shines through all of the work Charlie brings home + the knowledge he shares with us. We are so fortunate Charlie had you as his teacher.
With deepest appreciation,
The N family
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