WHAT DID YOU LEARN TODAY….

I am excited that the new school year has arrived. We are off to a great start! I would encourage you to take advantage of all possible learning opportunities with your middle-schooler. One way you can do this is by choosing your words carefully. For example, instead of asking your child, “what he/she did at school today?”~~ Ask he/she, “what they LEARNED today?” Changing the question ever so slightly might really change the response you receive.

CHANGES

The adage “the only constant you can count on is change” is a familiar phrase to all of us including the Thompson community. With each and every new year, change is a given. Teachers change, course offerings change, and schedules change. This year we have seen many minor changes and major changes. Thank you for your continued support, patience, and flexibility as we partner together.

INCLEMENT WEATHER
We appreciate everyone’s patience as the weather has been unpredictable and sporting activities have been changed or postponed. As soon as an event is changed, we update our Thompson website homepage. Checking this site will ensure that you have the most current information available.

THOMPSON PTO

The first PTO meeting of the year took place yesterday morning. There were many new faces in attendance and I’m excited with the energy and commitment I see in this organization. Please visit their website and get involved!

Enjoy your weekend!

~Steve

The 7th/8th grade Homework Helpers will be meeting on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30 pm with Ms. Minuth and Ms. Romano. Please come in and get help with homework or if you just need a quiet space to work. We will be starting on Tuesday, September 18th. We will meet in the North Lab, Room 111. Come study with us!!

The format for the night will give you the opportunity to meet your student’s teachers, learn about this year’s curriculum, and hear about classroom expectations while following your child’s schedule found in HAC. Students are encouraged to take a picture of their schedule and share it with you. The evening will conclude before 9:00 pm. We hope all will be able to attend!

Thank you to all of the parents who attended last night's 6th Grade Curriculum Night!

On Wednesday, September 26th, eighth grade students will be taking the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) in the morning. This is a "pre-test" to the SAT and a part of the SAT Suite of Assessments. Students will take a test in the SAT Suite once a year through their Junior year in high school. Information from these assessments is used to monitor progress towards college and career readiness.

Safety & Security in D303

Wednesday, 9/26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Thompson Middle School

6th Grade Center Cafeteria

An emergency or disaster can strike a school community at any time and can take the form of natural disasters such as floods, tornadoes. earthquakes or fires, as well as man-made accidents or criminal activity. When an event occurs during the school day, it is the responsibility of District 303 to care for and protect our most valuable resource: children.

On a regular basis, the school district works in partnership with local public safety and law enforcement officials on training and appropriate responses to emergency events.

As part of this Parent University program, presenters will discuss:

• Secure building entrances
  
• Visitor Management
  
• Communication
  
• Weather Alerts
  
• Drills and evacuation plans
  
• Lesson Plans
  

In addition, we will show an interview conducted by the Illinois Principals Association with Dr. Seth Chapman on his research related to school shootings.

Presenters:

• Dr. Seth Chapman, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services
  
• Mr. John Baird, Assistant Superintendent for Operations
  
• Commander Chuck Pierce, St. Charles Police Department
  

Click here to register

PARENT UNIVERSITY OFFERINGS FOR 18-19

Picture retake day is Monday, September 24th in the morning for students who did not have their pictures taken during Material Pickup Days or would like their pictures retaken.

Our Thompson Thunder students have the opportunity to purchase breakfast when they arrive at school each day. Aramark offers morning snack packs each day. Click here to see the menu for August.

• Tuesday, September 11 - 7/8 Curriculum Night - 7:00 pm
• Monday, September 24 - Picture Retakes in the morning
• Wednesday, September 26 - PSAT testing (AM) for 8th graders
• Thursday, October 4 - End of the M1 Health Rotation
• Friday, October 5 - No School for Students - School Improvement Day
• Monday, October 8 - No School for Students - Columbus Day Holiday
• Tuesday, October 9 - Start of the M2 Health Rotation
• Thursday, October 11 - PTO Meeting - 9:00 am
• Monday, October 15 - Principal's Coffee - 1:30 pm
• Friday, October 26 - End of the First Quarter