Tiger's Tale
October 09, 2020
Message From The Principal
Let's please recognize our Outstanding Tigers for this past week! Please vote for a specific student, teacher or parent that goes out of their way to make you feel special and an important part of our Thompson community!
Angela Robinson , Thompson Art Teacher, nominated staff member, Kelli Kelly, based upon the following criteria:
Responsible
Organized
Actively Participates
Strives for Excellence
"Ms. Kelly serves as an aide in my first period art class. She is extremely helpful and supportive with all students, not just the student she works with one-on-one. Ms. Kelli is has a positive attitude and is always volunteers her time to help when and where help is needed. Thank you, Ms. Kelly!
Laila Green nominated fellow student, Shannon Niesluchowski, based upon the following criteria:
Responsible
Organized
Actively Participates
Strives for Excellence
"She is always helpful and a good friend to all. Shannon is always willing to help. She always knows what's happening and is very organized. She is on time to class everyday and brings a positive attitude. She very kind and always makes me smile."
Beverly Foster, student, nominated her step-mother, Esmeralda Foster, based on the following criteria:
Responsible
Organized
Actively Participates
Strives for excellence
Loving
"My stepmom is a teacher at Oswego East and really juggles work and us. She is always doing work late while trying to help us with homework at the same time. She goes above and beyond for my brother, me, my baby sisters. I don't know how she does everything she does, but she is a powerful woman. Anytime we need help she finds time to help us. I am so grateful for her everyday."
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Thank you for your support of Thompson.
Stay safe and be well!
Principal DeFeo
Outstanding Tiger Nomination
What's Happening at Thompson
- October 12th, No School, Columbus Day (District Closed)
- October 21st, Picture Day - Virtual order forms will be available from Van Gogh soon. A link will be provided as soon as it is available. Click the link below for the Schedule and Map.
Student Council
- Give a household member a hug Cook for your parents
- Surprise your family with something thoughtful Have a movie night with your family- let your sibling choose the movie
- Send a nice note to an elementary staff Do an unusual chore Smile and wave to everyone you pass
- Have a thankful day with your family.
- Send a nice note to a TJHS staff Thank your family for 15 things
- Make a hand written card for someone
- Write kind notes and have your family read it while they eat.
- Write a Thank You note to your garbage collector
- Write/ Perform a gratitude song
- Write a Thank You note to your mail carrier
- Make a fancy dinner for your family.
This week, we have a fun challenge for you to kick start our Thankful Thursdays!
Use the grid below to guide your Random Acts of Kindess (RAKs) toward a family, friend, educator, or community member. Take a selfie with the RAK and submit it here. Submissions enter you to win your favorite lunch delivered by an administrator. Special thanks to Thompson Home and School Parent Organization for sponsoring this activity!
You can submit as many RAKs as you want! Click here for the photo submission form.
SD308 and Allied First Bank food drive for the Kendall County Community Food Pantry
"Stuff the Bus to Stock the Pantry"
Online Cash Donations Are OPEN
For every $1 donated through the online portal, your school receives credit for 8 food items!
To Donate Online: https://kccfoodpantry.org/sd308/
AVID
“Cleaning and organizing is a practice not a project.” – Meagan Francis.
Nurse's Nook
Nurse's Fun Fact: The hardest bone in the human body is the Jawbone!
REMINDER!!
ALL 6th GRADE STUDENTS AND NEW STUDENTS TO THE DISTRICT
Please send in your updated physicals and updated immunizations, if you
have not already done so, by October 14th, 2020.
**6th grade needs T-DAP and meningitis vaccines
If you have any questions contact Kathy Struve, Building Nurse.
Email: kstruve@sd308.org
Phone: (630)636-2602
Fax: (630)636-2697
2019-2020 Yearbooks - Reduced Price
Stop in and get yours M-F, 7:00am - 4:00pm.
How to Check Out a Book from the LRC
Students are able to check out books from the Thompson LRC while we are remote learning. Students can log into the online Destiny catalog and put up to three (3) books on hold.
During LRC Orientation this fall, students practiced logging into Destiny and putting a book on hold. Please click the following link if students need help logging into Destiny:
Our next LRC book pick up will be on Tuesday, October 27th from 3-5 p.m. Books must be placed on hold by Friday, October 23rd. Mrs. Buan will send an email to students confirming that their books are ready to be picked up on the 27th.
Counselor's Corner
Email: ashaw@sd308.org
Phone: (630)636-2614
Ashley Gilbert - Counselor M-Z
Email: agilbert@sd308.org
Phone: (630)636-2615
"Check out the counselor's Bitmoji Classroom! If you click on certain items in the classroom you will notice there are links attached. Here you can find a variety of resources including:
-Interesting and fun articles
-Stress relief coloring pages
-Educational and helpful videos
-Remote learning expectations
-Helpful tips and coping strategies
-Tips for surviving JH
-Community resources
-College & career information
-etc.
Also, if you click on our bitmoji characters, you or your student can book a virtual appointment with us!"
Community Information
The Oswego Satellite location of the Kendall County Community Food Pantry will be open from 6:00pm - 8:00pm the first Friday of each month.
Location: East View Academy Gym, 4175 Rte 71, Oswego, IL 60543
Process: The pantry will operate as a drive-up - please follow the signs in the parking lot.
** Please bring form of identification with name and address for on-site registration when you arrive for the pantry.
2020 Dates: 10/22, 11/06, 12/04
2021 Dates: 01/08*, 02/05, 03/05, 04/02, 05/07, 06/04
*denotes a date change from the 1st Friday
Get to Know ... Mattie Garrison
Get to Know ... John Baker
I'm Mr. Baker and I teach two 7th gr. Science classes, three 8th gr. U.S. History classes & one 7th gr. World History class. I'm in my 23rd year of teaching here in Oswego. I have been married for 28 years, my wife Connie and I have 2 daughters. Leah, 20 & Lindsey, 15. I go to Harvest New Beginnings Church & I love to watch baseball, basketball, and football. I'm also a big movie buff. I also love to read !!
Care Closet
The Care Closet is ready to help if you are in need.
If your family is experiencing any hardships, we would love to provide some relief with food, clothing, basic hygiene supplies, school supplies, etc?
This is a FREE resource and the use of the Care Closet is confidential and anonymous.
Simply scan the QR code to the right! You will then fill out a Google Form using your child’s student ID #. Your items will be available for pick up in the Main Office the following day! We are also happy to set up appointments for you to shop in the Care Closet before or after school!
For more information about the care closet and details on how to use it please click on the link.
Please call – Counselor (A-L), Amy Shaw, at (630)636-2614 or Counselor (M-Z), Ashley Gilbert, at (630)636-2615 if you have any questions or to set up an appointment in the Care Closet.
From the Front office
Attendance
- Report a student absence by calling the Attendance Line at (630)636-2601.
- Student absence reporting during Remote Learning is still required. Please call the attendance line if your child will not be present in class for any reason (ex: doctor, dentist, technology problems, etc). We will be able to update the appropriate attendance code in Tyler.
- Important: Please remind your student(s) to complete the google doc each and every Wednesday by noon. - This helps the front office to track attendance on a timely basis. Please call (630)636-2600 if you have any questions regarding this process.
Material Pick-Up
Families who are still in need of picking up class handouts or books, may call the front office at (630)636-2600. The staff will gather your materials and leave them for pick-up in the main vestibule. The doors are unlocked Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
** We currently have several novels that have not yet been picked up. Please call the office to arrange a convenient day and time to stop by.
Technology Links
Tyler SIS Helpline
Having trouble with Tyler SIS?Please email the Tyler helpline at TylerHelp@sd308.org
Tyler SIS Parent/Student Portal
https://www.sd308.org/domain/2589
Student Password Reset
HELP Desk for Technology Questions
Parents and students, please submit any technology questions on this form. It will create a ticket in the new HELP ticket system.
HELP Desk
The new HELP ticket system is LIVE! Please click on the links below for a preview.
Link to the video tutorial - https://youtu.be/n2UihWCSKWo
Link to HELP - http://sd308.link/help (Please bookmark this link!)
Thompson Junior High School
Website: www.sd308.org/thompson
Location: 440 Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego, IL, USA
Phone: (630)636-2600
Facebook: facebook.com/thompsonjuinorhighschool
Twitter: @thompson308