Dear Parents and Families:

Welcome to Spring Break II. The Thompson staff and administration would like to wish all of our Tiger families a joyous and relaxing Easter Break. We look forward to seeing you all back on April 19th. We are coming into the home stretch for the 2021-2022 school year. Stay healthy, stay focused and lets finish strong, Tigers!

Happy Easter.

Mr. Marcus Lewis

Principal

Thompson Junior High School

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

Principal Lewis

Phone: 630.636.2610

Email: mlewis01@sd308.org

Follow us at Twitter handle: @thompson308

FB: facebook.com/thompsonjuniorhighschool

Registration is now open in Tyler for all returning students. Please complete the registration online by May 1. Directions are attached, and if you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your school.

Registration Handout (English)

Registration Handout (Spanish)

• Friday, April 15: No School (District Closed)

• Monday, April 18: No School (District Closed)

• Tuesday, April 19: (4:30pm) Girls Soccer and Boys Volleyball vs Plank (H)

• Wednesday, April 20 @6:30pm Virtually: Community Cafe-"Parenting: You Are Not Alone. The Village Returns." CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

• Thursday, April 21: (4:0pm) Track Meet vs Plank (H-OHS)

• Sunday, April 24 (3pm): United States Navy Band at Oswego East High School. Click Here to reserve a ticket.

Thompson students participated in Hoops for Heart the week of March 21st during their PE and health class periods to benefit the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association funds important programs that support heart health by giving people access to healthy foods, quality health care, and support. They also fund cardiovascular medical research.

Activities for the week included a free throw contest, three-point contest, dribble challenge, knockout contest, and basketball free play. Congratulations to the winners of each of our competition events:

Free Throw Contest Winners:

8th Grade - Eva Sanchez & Jayden Riley

7th Grade - Raynen Ruffin & Sofia Blank

6th Grade - Sofia Augustine, Tysen Marshall, Nate Flores, Lian Rojas, & Ethan Vahl

Three-Point Contest Winners:

8th Grade - Peyton Johnson & Ruben Gerardo

7th Grade - Jake Voelker & Alexis Fomby

6th Grade - Ana Cemortan & Armani Salazar

Dribble Challenge Winners:

8th Grade - Jaelynn Anthony, Devin Mata, Byran Bell, Cesar Garcia, Ivee Reece, Jordyn Washington, Arda Simsek, Ruben Gerardo, Maliyah Wilson, Jayden Riley, Dev Patel, Duane Torrez

7th Grade - Isabella Galvan, Melyssa Hernandez,

6th Grade - Sofia Augustine, Karina Huerta, Armani Salazar, Josselyn Russell, Brody Mantzke, Jailyn Martinez

Knockout Contest Winners:

8th Grade: Jaelynn Anthony, Ethan Monahan, Illiana Ramirez, Alyna Mata, Alyssa Warner, Julian DeVos, Maliyah Wilson, Ruben Gerardo, Peyton Johnson, Parsa Chashtari, Maddy Phillips, Danny Brantner, Jayden Riley, Omar Perez, Cesar Garcia

7th Grade: Ayden Galvez, Dontrell Young, Jake Voelker, Brayden Klein, Mason Williams, Luke Hartsell, Alexis Fomby

6th Grade: Max Baryla, Vienna Iacovella, Nate Flores, Sofia Augustine, Dominic Mondragon, Macie Pope, Justice Hodges, Ryan Maveus, Brody Mantzke, Isaac Echols, Katya Rubio, Jordan Mensah, Jackson Nanninga

In total, Thompson raised $3,003 for the American Heart Association!

The Thompson PE & health teachers want to thank the students, staff, and parents for an awesome week towards a great cause!

Save the Date - Friday May 13th 5:30-7:30 pm - End of Year All School Celebration. Join your friends for DJ, Photo Booth, and activities in the gym! More info coming soon!

Central Registration HAS moved! and is now located at the District Administration Center (Door 1) at 4175 Route 71, Oswego, 630.636.2404.

Summer Connections is back! This is a free program to support students who may benefit from continued instruction and routine. It is important to note that the material covered will be from the current school year, and is meant as remediation and extra support. This program is not for enrichment or challenging above grade level. Special education students who do not qualify for ESY are welcome.

It is open to all students currently enrolled in grades K-7, and will be held at three locations: Hunt Club, Southbury, and The Wheatlands. It is held Monday through Thursday for three weeks, starting on June 6th, and we ask that students attend all three weeks. There are DL sections for grades K-5 located at HC. The link to register is below.

Please note: decisions about which location students will attend and transportation details cannot be determined until registration is complete. If your child will require transportation, the registration form MUST be completed and submitted by Friday, April 15th.

Link to English Registration Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6nbWGkcDeLgDneqs2x4uin0i0Dqm4KiqdigChnxb6XJ_KKw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Link to Spanish Registration Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6r2CQIHdIxuTrXq6yN2hXQlnqzbuyGczQ3BpHchlgND6vRg/viewform?usp=sf_link

The following link will provide you with information regarding unique leadership program offered by the Oswegoland Park District. This program is offered in the summer for students entering 7,8,9 and 10 grades.

2022 Counselor-In-Training Program Packet

Spend more time with the family and less time shopping. Order your school supply kit and have it delivered to school and ready for your student!

2022-2023 School Supply Kit Ordering Information

The 2021-2022 Thompson Yearbook is now on sale for $25. Click on this link to preorder: https://www.balfour.com/illinois/oswego/thompson-junior-high-school.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Engfer at mengfer@sd308.org.

Hello, Thompson Tiger Families! Now that we are well into the Spring Semester, we would like to review our afternoon pickup procedures.

1. Please enter our driveway from Boulder Hill Pass and drive all the way around the back of our building for pickup. This is a one-way street.

2. Please pull forward as much as possible so other cars can fit in the line and so that we do not have cars blocking movement on Boulder Hill Pass.

3. Students can exit Door 8 or Door 10 when getting picked up by car. Only bus riders will exit the front door.

4. Parking is allowed on the East side of Boulder Hill Pass (if you are heading northbound) as long as you do not block the driveways into the school campus.

5. Parking is not allowed on the West side of Boulder Hill Pass (where private residences are located) because of the danger of students crossing traffic to get into cars.

6. Cars are allowed in our pick up lane or on the east side of Boulder Hill Pass. Cars should never enter the front driveway because this is where buses line up.

7. Thank you for keeping our Thompson Tigers safe!

Please review the TJHS Electronics Device Expectations Booster . This information serves as a reminder for all parents, students and staff of the policies set forth by the District 308 Board of Education.

The District recognizes the importance of communication and collaboration, and provides electronic devices for students to be productive in the classroom. To focus on academics and reduce unnecessary distractions, the expectations within the document will be in place for all District 308 students.

COVID Safety Tips:

1. Wear a mask to protect yourself and others and stop the spread of COVID-19.
2. Clean your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
3. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
4. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
5. Monitor your health daily.

Current COVID symptoms include: fever (100.4 degrees or higher), headache, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell, fatigue and muscle or body aches from an unknown cause.

Please do not send your student to school if the present any one of these symptoms.

If you have any questions, contact the Thompson Health team.

Phone: (630)636-2602

Fax: (630)636-2697

As we continue our 1:1 journey with chromebooks, please encourage you student to:

• Charge their chromebook and bring it every day
• Treat them carefully. If they break the chromebook, the technology department will contact home regarding the cost of the repair.

If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason, please call the attendance line at 630.636.2601. Please leave the following details in your message:

• Your name
• Your student's name
• Student ID number
• Phone number you can be reached with any questions
• Reason for absence (including any symptoms, if out for illness).

*** Please note, online learning via Google Meets is only allowed with nurse approval. Parents/guardians and teachers will be notified if such accommodations will me made available for the student during their absence from the classroom.

This is a friendly reminder about the partnership we have with the Oswego Public Library District. This partnership has been created to give all students in SD308 access to the digital resources available through our public library. Some of our SD308 students don't live within the boundaries of the library district, so they have not had access in the past. In addition, many of those that do reside within the library district boundaries, do not have cards, or have misplaced their cards so they no longer have access. This new partnership will give all students access to the amazing resources our public library has to offer! There are so many great databases and ebooks that students may use for research, homework, classwork and personal enjoyment.

This is a friendly reminder about the partnership we have with the Oswego Public Library District. This partnership has been created to give all students in SD308 access to the digital resources available through our public library. Some of our SD308 students don't live within the boundaries of the library district, so they have not had access in the past. In addition, many of those that do reside within the library district boundaries, do not have cards, or have misplaced their cards so they no longer have access. This new partnership will give all students access to the amazing resources our public library has to offer! There are so many great databases and ebooks that students may use for research, homework, classwork and personal enjoyment.

Oswego Public Library Google Form

Outside/Vendor Food - Outside vendor foods are not permitted in the lunchrooms this year. We cannot accept a delivery from a vendor (store or delivery such as Grub Hub) on behalf of a student. If a parent delivers outside food, the student will be able to receive their lunch, however, will need to eat in the Main Office and then return to lunch. Thank you.

The district runs a satellite location of the Kendall County Community Food Pantry the first Friday of every month from 6-7:30. We provide supplemental food for families in the SD308 boundaries, as well as those who live in Kendall County. Please encourage families that you work with to attend if they have a need.

Food is available for staff as well. If you are in need of supplemental food once a month, you are welcome to visit the pantry. If privacy/confidentiality is a concern, please reach out to Heidi Podjasek at hpodjasek@sd308.org of x3667 and we will discuss a plan to maintain your privacy from other staff and families.

Volunteers are always needed and welcome! Please click here to apply as a NEW volunteer. If you've volunteered with use before, and would like to do so again, click here.

For more information, please visit our website at www.sd308.og/foodpantry or contact Heidi Podjasek, Director of Social Emotional Learning at x3667. Thank you!!

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?

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.

Care Closet Order Form Link

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

https://mypassword.sd308.org/

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!)