Parent/Teacher Conferences

As our fall parent teacher conference window closes, I would like to say thank you to both parents and staff, for maximizing opportunities to support learning for students here at Thompson. It is a powerful message that we send to our middle schoolers when parents/guardians come together to collaborate on their growth and learning in the school setting. Cultivating this home/school partnership is vital to creating the best possible learning environment for our students. Thank you parents for your involvement with school!

End of the 1st Quarter

Next Friday, October 14th, marks the conclusion of our first quarter. As you talk with your child about his/her progress at school, this may be a good time to organize folders, review calendars, and check Schoology/ Home Access Center for any missed assignments as they prepare for the final week of the first quarter. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to ensure your child is growing and finding success.

Have a fabulous fall weekend,

Steve

All TMS students are invited to submit an entry to our wall mural design contest.

*Designs will be voted on by the school!

**The mural will be painted in the stairwell by the Explore Hallway by Art Club.

Here are the details:

1. Draw your design on an 8x11 piece of paper.

2. Submit your entry to the LRC by Monday, October 31st.

3. Your design should represent COMMUNITY at Thompson Middle School. Please include either:

• A/ WORDS- be here, be you, belong, and/or
  
• B/ Represent concepts of school community (be you, belong)
  

**Hints: Think big, bright, bold colors, patterns, school clubs, sports, diversity, kindness, the Thunder Way, etc.

We are looking forward to a great community night as we come together for Kick-a-Thon and Friday Night Lights as East and North take the field at St. Charles North this Friday, October 7th. The sophomore football game starts at 4:30pm followed by the varsity at 7:00pm. We’ll hold a special celebration of Kick-a-Thon between the sophomore and varsity games.

In order to maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all of our spectators in attendance at the game, please take a moment to review some important reminders regarding the game:

• Gates will open at 3:45 pm.
• Tailgating is not permitted.
• No backpacks, drawstring bags or outside food or beverages are allowed.
• All students under high school age must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
• No re-entry into the stadium is allowed.
• Use of profanity, taunting, including racial remarks of any kind, throwing objects, and possessing objects that block the view of other spectators are PROHIBITED.
  
  

Tickets will be sold at the gate. Prices are as follows:

• General Admission-$5.00
• Students 6-10 years-$2.00
• D303 MS/HS w/Student ID-FREE

East & North High School Students will enter through the Student Pass Gate just to the south of the main ticket booth. Student IDs are required for free admission.

Spectator Parking: Parking is available in our east lots and in the lot just to the north of Red Gate Rd. We have handicap parking in the rear of the building next to the football stadium. Please enter the south drive, show the parking assistant your handicap hang tag and you will be directed to preferred parking.

Overflow Parking & Shuttle Bus Information: Additional parking will be available off-site at Christ Community Church (37W100 Bolcum Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174). Shuttle buses will run from 6-10:30pm to/from St. Charles North. MAP

Big Hearts of Fox Valley Week will be celebrated throughout the City of St. Charles next week, October 10-16th!

Please encourage your student to bring in a NEW unwrapped toy or board game during this week to school to show your support for D303 kids in need. Each District school will be collecting these items for the annual Big Hearts Toy Drive. We also encourage you to wear RED next Friday, October 14th to help raise awareness for Big Hearts of Fox Valley.

Big Hearts of Fox Valley is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization making a difference in our own community by brightening the lives of D303 children affected by financial hardship at Christmas time and throughout the school year.

To learn more about Big Hearts of Fox Valley and to make a much needed donation visit their website at bigheartsfv.org. Thank you for helping to make the holiday season brighter, winters warmer and every day easier for kids in need in D303.

'North Stars Helping Thunder' is an after school tutoring program where St. Charles North High School Honors students help our Thunder students with their homework. This program started last week and runs from 3:45 - 4:30 pm every Tuesday and Thursday in the LRC. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sarah Romano (Sarah.romano@d303.org) or Diane Pollilo (Louise.polillo@d303.org), Thompson Staff Facilitators. Please consider encouraging your child to take advantage of these resources!

• Monday, October 10 - No School for Students - Columbus Day Holiday
  
• Wednesday, October 12 - Walk to School Day
• Friday, October 14 - End of the 1st Quarter
• Friday, October 14 - Picture Retake Day
• Wednesday, October 26 - Early Release Day - Students are dismissed at 2:52 pm
• Wednesday, October 26 - PSAT for 7th & 8th Grade AVID Students - 8:40 am - 12:25 pm