Tiger's Tale
November 4 , 2022
Administrative Updates
November 4, 2022
Tigers Community,
Thank you to our NJHS student volunteers for their spooky and fun Haunted Hallway activity from last week!
Congratulations to our Thompson Tiger Artists who were featured in the Chicagoland 4X5 Art Show! We are very proud of all the artists who submitted their artwork for the competition.
Next week we look forward to welcoming you to Thompson Junior High for Conferences! You can use the FastPTC system to schedule meetings with teachers on Thursday, or you can contact teachers directly via email to schedule conferences on Friday. Conferences can be in-person, via phone, or google meets. We look forward to talking with you next week!
Next week’s schedule is as follows:
- Monday 11/7- Normal school day
- Tuesday 11/8- Election Day (Thompson and District is closed)
- Wednesday 11/9- Normal school day
- Thursday 11/10- 5 hour student attendance, students dismissed at 1 PM for Parent Teacher Conferences
- Friday 11/11-No School / Parent Teacher Conferences (no school for students)
Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!
Mr. Marcus L. Lewis, Ed.S., Principal
Mrs. Karen O’Connor, Asst. Principal
Dr. LaTonya Davis, Asst. Principal
Follow us at Twitter handle: @thompson308
From the Front Office
- No outside food deliveries are allowed for students.
- School ID's are now available in the office. If you are a new student and need an ID, you may now come down to the office and get an ID. Your 1st ID is free. If you have lost your ID, a replacement ID can be purchased for $5 cash or check.
Attendance Reminder!
- Your name
- Your student's name
- Phone number you can be reached with any questions
- Reason for absence (including any symptoms, if out for illness).
Important Dates
Tuesday, Nov. 8 - No School (Election Day)
Thursday, Nov. 10 - Half Day (1:10pm dismissal) & Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, Nov. 11 - No School
Wed., Nov. 23 - Fri., Nov.25 - No School (Happy Thanksgiving)
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 4:00-8:00 PM. If you require an appointment for Friday, please contact your student's teacher directly. This is an opportunity to touch base with your child’s teachers and discuss your student’s progress or other topics affecting your child’s performance.
- You will be required to provide a valid email address for access.
- The last day to sign up for conferences will be Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
- Appointments can be scheduled by clicking the following link: Thompson Junior High Conference Sign Up
- If you do not have internet access please contact your student’s teacher.
If you have questions regarding Parent Teacher Conferences please contact your student's teacher directly.
Please Check the Lost & Found During Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tables will be set up outside the main office in the main hallway with all our lost and found items. We have quite a bit! Please check for any items that may belong to your student. If your student has lost any valuables, please come to the front office.
Anything that is not claimed by the end of the semester will be donated during winter break.
Teacher Appreciation - Conference Night Dinner for Teachers
The HSO is looking food donations for our Teacher Appreciation Conference Night Dinner. Food will need to be dropped off at Thompson on Thursday, November 10th by 2:30pm. You can drop off items in the main office. We plan on providing them with pizza, as well. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Hickman at thompsonhso@gmail.com. For a reference point, there are around 100 staff members. Thank you for your very generous donation. Here's the link to sign-up for donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4daea92fa7fc1-teacher
🎨Congratulations Thompson Artists!🎨
Congratulations to all students who got artwork into the 4X5 Chicagoland Art Show. Their artwork will be on display at OHS on Wednesday, November 9th from 6:30-9 PM. Enjoy live jazz music from the OHS Jazz Ensembles, hot and cold foods by our OHS Culinary students, and thousands of great pieces of art.
A special congratulations to the following Thompson artists who got recognition for their work:
- Kadence Blocker - 2nd place for 2D Traditional Art
- Chloe Stearman - Honorable Mention for 2D Traditional Art
- Kylie Garcia - Honorable Mention for 2D Traditional Art
- Sophia De La Torre - Honorable Mention for 2D Traditional Art
- Vivienna Brite - 1st place for 3D Sculpture
- Gabby Buchan - Honorable Mention for 2D Media Arts
- Savannah Dubowski - Honorable Mention for 2D Media Arts
So, come on out and check out some of our very own Thompson tiger’s works of art at OHS.
Congratulations, Tigers!
Toys for Tots Collection: Nov. 1st - Dec. 9th
It's time for our annual Toys for Tots collection in conjunction with the Oswego Fire Department! Bring in any new and unwrapped toys to Mrs. Pethoud in the gym during SST time anytime from now until December 9th.
Students will receive 1 raffle ticket for each toy they donate. Raffle tickets will be drawn throughout the next few weeks for prizes.
Great Times at the Halloween Mixer & Haunted Hallways
Thank you to NJHS for all your planning and hard work in providing a fun and spooky experience at the Halloween Mixer last Friday. Also, thanks to the Thompson HSO for a fun Halloween Mixer.
Get your Thompson Cheer Sports Gear!
8th Grade: Future Panther & Future Wolves Night
Future Panther Night: Thursday, Nov. 17
Are you going to OHS next year? Join the future Panther Night on Thursday, 11/17/20, 6pm-7:30pm.
Enter through doors 35 and 37.
Future Wolves Night: Thursday, Nov. 17
Are you going to OEHS next year? Join the Future Wolves Night on Thursday, 11/17/20, 5pm-7:30pm.
LRC Updates
Thompson Reading Program
The Thompson Reading Program started September 7th! Students who choose to participate need to read 3 books from either the 2022-2023 Caudill Books or the Tiger Tales lists. After reading a book, they complete a book review and receive a prize.
Book Review Form:
https://forms.gle/zBBvddjSCsUBFUtg9
After 3 books, they qualify for the Spring Reading Celebration!
To check out the book choices, visit the following link:
Home and School Organization
HSO Meetings:
Home and School (HSO) Meetings are held at Thompson on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm - enter through the main entrance and follow the signs. All Thompson families and staff are welcome to attend! We are also still looking for a Vice President to join our 22-23 board. Our next meeting will be Tuesday 11/15/22 - hope to see you there. Questions? Contact thompsonhso@gmail.com
October Events & Fundraiser:
Our Butter Braid fundraiser will be kicking off October 10th with delivery mid-November. Also, our Halloween Hangout will be returning this year on October 28th with an indoor dance/mixer. We will be looking for volunteers to assist with chaperoning, concessions, and the photo booth. A sign up will be published soon, keep an eye out for it! Please be on the lookout for additional information on both of these October events next week!
Membership:
Please join the Home and School Organization (HSO), no commitments required! Your $5 family membership contributes to our school support fund and while you are there don't forget to bookmark our page for future event ticket and candygram sales. Membership and donations are located in the "View Store" link. Have a great year Tiger family!
https://thompsonjrhigh.memberhub.com
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Like the HSO page: Thompson Jr. High Home & School
Nurse's Nook
When to Keep Your Student Home
Keeping students home when they are sick protect other students and staff from potential illness. Click the link to review when to keep your child from school. https://www.singlecare.com/blog/when-to-keep-kids-home-from-school/.
If you have any questions, contact:
Nicole Davila
Phone: (630)636-2602
Fax: (630)636-2697
Email: nicole-davila@sd308.org
Student Services
Counselors
Amy Shaw, last names A-H
630-636-2614
Holly Affetto, last names I-Me (here every day, 9:40-1:40)
630-636-2627
Ashley Gilbert, last names Mi-Z
630-636-2615
Social Workers
Cassie Jackson
Email: cjackson@sd308.org
Phone: (630)636-2620
Chelsea Bailey
Email: cbailey@sd308.org
Phone: (630)636-2615
School Psychologist
Dr. Judy Wilson
Email: jwilson01@sd308.org
Phone: (630)636-2604
Care Closet
WHAT is the Care Closet?
The care closet provides relief to students and their families who are experiencing hardships; food insecurity, lack of weather appropriate clothing, basic hygiene supplies, school supplies, etc.
WHO gets to use it?
This is a FREE resource provided to students with items you may not be able to afford. While this is offered to all students, the intent is to share these items with students and families that truly can not purchase them on their own.
Will everyone know that I am using the Care Closet?
NO! The use of the Care Closet is confidential!
HOW does it work?
Simply scan the QR code on this brochure! You will then fill out a Google Form using your student ID#. Your items will be available for pick up in the main office by the following day!
No Phone? No problem! Contact your counselor or the main office for a form or click here to fill out an online form!
Conflict Resolution
Are you having problems with another student
that you would like resolved?
Or do you know of a friend who has ongoing problems with a specific student?
Almost all students who have a confrontation say that there has been a history between the two that has been going on for a while. Instead of letting those feelings continue to build up, consider trusting Mr. Buono to assist in resolving the ¨beef.¨
Fill out the 5 second form by scanning the QR code. Mr. Buono will then set up a time to talk to you and decide if we can all sit down for a peer mediation session to calm things down.
*If you have any questions/comments/concerns, you can also email Mr. Buono: NBuono@sd308.org
Technology Links
Technology Support for Students
https://www.sd308.org/Page/24741Tyler SIS Parent/Student Portal
https://www.sd308.org/Page/7868
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
Need help? Submit a Help Ticket online: http://sd308.link/help (Please bookmark this link!)
Technology Help Desk Hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm. Call 630-636-HELP (4357).
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