THOMPSON SAFETY DAY

Today, the Thompson community took part in our first safety day. During a safety day, students and staff practice their identified plans and behaviors in the event of crisis situations. Specifically, we take part in a fire drill, tornado drill, and a safe and secure (lock down) drill. Today we had representatives from both the fire and police departments observing our drills and providing feedback that helps us improve our systems. By taking proactive measures to prepare for each of these emergency situations, we help ensure that our Thompson Middle School students are as safe as possible at all times.

We will continue to run safety drills periodically throughout the school year. Parents please know that the Thompson staff is vigilant with regard to our safety policies, and we will continue to make the safety of your children a priority. If you have any questions about our safety procedures, please do not hesitate to call us at (331) 228-3100.

WARM DAYS AT THOMPSON
It was hot a few days this week in our 7/8 center with this July-like weather. Please know that we take this situation very seriously.

• The District facility department has been providing bottled water. This is available to our students/staff in many locations throughout the 7/8 center.
  
• Cool Spaces are identified and teachers have been moving students to these locations.
  
• We continuously monitor the weather and, as was the case on Monday and Tuesday, cancel or relocate after school athletic practices and events. We do this reluctantly as these contests are difficult to reschedule, but feel it is necessary for student safety.
  
• PE classes often modify their instruction on hot days.
  

Please know that your child’s health and well-being is at the forefront of what we do every day, and especially on challenging days with extreme heat.

We hope you will be able to join us for our Curriculum Nights on September 6th (6th Grade) and September 11th (7th and 8th Grades) beginning at 7:00 pm!

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!

~Steve

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!

There will be no school for students on:

• Friday, August 31st for a Teachers’ Institute Day and
• Monday, September 3rd to celebrate Labor Day
  

Enjoy the Labor Day Holiday!

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.