Tiger's Tale
September 03, 2021
Administrative Updates
Sept. 9, 2022
Tigers Parents/Guardians,
We hope everyone had a fantastic week! Just a few reminders:
- For the safety of our students at arrival and dismissal, there are NO LEFT TURNS during parent drop-off and pickup onto Boulder Hill Pass.
- In order to prepare our students for emergencies, we will be having a fire drill on Monday, September 12. Additionally, there will be an A.L.I.C.E. Presentation (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) on Monday, September 19th, with an A.L.I.C.E. Drill to follow on Friday, September 23.
- As of this week, our Tardy Policy is in effect. It is important for students to be on time and ready to learn. Below is the Tardy Policy:
Mr. Marcus L. Lewis, Ed.S., Principal
Mrs. Karen O’Connor, Asst. Principal
Dr. LaTonya Davis, Asst. Principal
Follow us at Twitter handle: @thompson308
Not Sure Who To Contact with Questions/Concerns?
We Are Hiring Crossing Guards!
We are in need of two Crosswalk Guards for arrival and dismissal. Please call the main office at 630-636-2600 if you are interested. COMPENSATION: $11.62/hour *Please note that the hourly rate of pay is inclusive of the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
From the Front Office
Last Year's Yearbook (2021-2022) Available for Sale - We have extra 2021-2022 Yearbooks available for purchase in the Main Office. The yearbook costs $20 and can be paid with cash or check. Make checks payable to Thompson Junior High.
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
Monday, Sept. 12 - Fire Drill (1st period)
Monday, Sept. 12 - Board of Education Meeting (7:15-9:15pm: Located at OEHS or online)
Tuesday, Sept. 13 - Fall Play Auditions (3:20-5:30pm)
Monday, Sept. 19 - A.L.I.C.E. Drill Presentation
Tuesday, Sept. 20 - Home & School Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 22 - Culver's Day
Thursday, Sept. 22 - Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Pantry at Long Beach (5-6:30pm)
Friday, Sept. 23 - A.L.I.C.E. Drill
FALL PLAY: Surviving Jekyll’s Hyde (A Night of One Acts): 🎭 Audition Information
Auditions are open to ALL 6th, 7th, and 8th graders!
Auditions will take place on Tuesday, September 13th from 3:20-5:30pm in the cafeteria. Students must sign up for an audition slot - back, right side of the cafeteria there is a spreadsheet on the wall. In order to audition, you must have a parent signature on the expectations sheet; see Mrs. Gray in room 2121 for an audition packet.
Break a leg!
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:
Thompson Makerspace: Calling for Donations!!
Makerspaces provide students with opportunities to explore and create on their own using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Thompson plans to open up a makerspace for students this school year. In order to make this happen, we could use your help. We are in need of the following items in gently used or new condition:
- Legos
- Building toys (like K’nex or marble run)
- Chess set
- Checkers game
- Puzzles
- Tangrams
- Origami paper
- Embroidery floss
- Yarn
Please drop off any donations at the Thompson front office Monday - Friday from 7 am - 4pm. If you have questions regarding specific donations, please contact Teresa Buan at tfawerbuan@sd308.org.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Looking for some new Thompson gear for different sports, clubs, and activities this year?
So if you want to support your favorite Thompson group take a look. There are t-shirts, hoodies,
dri-fit short and long sleeve, crewnecks, and sweatshirts in various colors and designs.
Feel free to take a look at them and use the different links to order. There are lots to pick from!
Let me know if you need anything or have any questions at all, Mr. Craig, rcraig@sd308.org
All the online orders will be closing soon, just check the dates.
Be sure to add your students to the order so I can get it to them once they are completed.
AVID Gear
5 different shirts/hoodies to choose from. Deadline: Friday, September 23, 2022: Click here to order
VOLLEYBALL Gear
6 different shirts/hoodies in different colors to choose from. Deadline: Friday, September 23, 2022: Click here to order
DRAMA FALL SHOW Gear
Deadline: Thursday, September 22, 2022: Click here to order
CHOIR Gear
6 different shirts/hoodies in different colors to choose from. Deadline: Friday, September 16, 2022: Click here to order
CROSS COUNTRY Gear
6 different shirts/hoodies in different colors to choose from. Deadline: Friday, September 16, 2022: Click here to order
SOCCER Gear
6 different shirts/hoodies in different colors to choose from. Deadline: Friday, September 16, 2022: Click here to order
BAND Gear
6 different shirts/hoodies in different colors to choose from. Deadline: Friday, September 16, 2022: Click here to order
🐯Next Week in Sports - Come Support our Tiger Athletes!🐯
Tuesday, September 13 from 4:30-6:30pm, Thompson will be playing Plank!
Away at Plank: 8th Grade Volleyball & Cross Country
Home: Boys Soccer & 7th Grade Volleyball
Thompson Tigers - Cross Country
Oswegoland Park District - Kids Triathlon
Nurse's Nook
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- Please remember to get your physicals, immunizations and eye records to the health office as soon as possible. (Action Plans Link)
- Anyone with LIFE THREATENING health concerns (allergies, asthma, diabetes, etc.) needs to have an action plan in the nurse's office.
- If your student is going to keep medication in the nurse's office, please bring the medication in as soon as possible with doctor's orders.
- If your student is going to carry the medication, please print the Medication Authorization form and have the doctor and parent sign it. Please return it to the health office as soon as you can.
If you have any questions, contact:
Sharon Kelly
Phone: (630)636-2616
Fax: (630)636-2697
Email: skelly01@sd308.org
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
Keva Lucas
Email: klucas@sd308.org
Phone: (630)636-2629
School Psychologist
Dr. Judy Wilson
Email: jwilson01@sd308.org
Phone: (630)636-2604
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! Our first meeting will be Tuesday 9/20/22 - hope to see you there. Questions? Contact thompsonhso@gmail.com
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
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
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