Thompson Friday Forecast

May 19, 2023

From the Thompson Administration Team

Good Afternoon Thunder Parents/Guardians:

It has been a busy week here at TMS as students are preparing for end of the year classroom assessments, we held two amazing choir and orchestra concerts, and our PTO has been busy preparing for the 8th Grade social “Thompson Let’s Glow Crazy!” A huge thank you to our PTO for their support in putting this all together and to Heather Trask who led this amazing work!

Please note that the i-Ready Spring Diagnostic Reports for both Math and Reading as well as the Panorama Survey results are being mailed home, so be on the lookout! In addition, we have included a letter from Mr. Dave Chiszar, who is the Director of Assessment and Accountability, that explains the i-Ready diagnostic report and what is being included in the documents sent home.

Students have access to their i-Ready Personalized Pathway during the summer and this is a great way to maintain skills over the break. Should you have any additional questions about these reports, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s counselor.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Michelle Dague

Interim Principal

Thompson Middle School

Cross Country - Fall 2023

Attention all current 6th and 7th graders interested in Cross Country next year. There will be an informational meeting for students only on Tuesday, May 23rd at 8:25 am in the main gym.

Volleyball - Fall 2023

Attention all current 6th and 7th grade girls interested in playing Volleyball next year. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 24th at 8:20 am in the room 130.

Lost and Found

The lost and found tables are overflowing! Please check for missing water bottles, sweatshirts, and other items before you leave for summer break. Items will be donated to charity in early June.

Thompson Yearbooks

Every year, the Yearbook Club publishes a Thompson yearbook. Students who decide to purchase a yearbook will be receiving one next Friday. Buying a yearbook is optional and not all students choose to own one. The price of the yearbook is $25.

Have you ordered a Thompson 22-23 Yearbook? Check PushCoin or look on the list posted on the wall by the cafeteria. Please don't wait until the last day of school to order one as the line may be very long! Contact Kim Walters (kimberly.walters@d303.org or 331-228-6410) if you have any questions or need financial assistance.

Are You Moving?

If your child will NOT be attending a D303 school for the 2023-24 school year, please notify us by completing and returning the two forms below as soon as possible.

R elease of student records form This also gives us permission to share records with your child’s new school when requested.
Withdrawal Form This provides us with details regarding withdrawing your child from CUSD303.

Open House - 5th Grade Students and Families

On Wednesday, May 24th Thompson is hosting an open house for incoming 6th grade families from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. There will be no formal presentation at this event. We want you to have the opportunity to see the inside of the school and meet our fabulous 6th grade staff.

Please visit our website to view all 5th grade transition activities and call the main office if you have any questions (331) 228-3100.

Spirit Week Next Week at Thompson!

Monday, 5/22 - Shine Bright Like a Diamond

Wear bright colors

Tuesday, 5/23 - Campers vs. Glampers

Wear your best fishing/camping/hiking gear or
Relax in your favorite Spa accessories

Wednesday, 5/24 - Summer Vacation

Wear your best summer gear.

Sunglasses
Hawaiian Shirts
Sandals/Flip flops
Hats

Thursday, 5/25 - Color Rush

Wear the same color head to toe

Friday, 5/26 - Camo/Patriotic Day

Camo, Red, White and Blue

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8th Grade End of Year Events

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!! Let’s Glow Crazy, 8th Grade!

It’s not too late to get your student’s ticket to join us from 7:00-9:00PM. Tickets will continue to be available throughout the day for $10- purchase on PushCoin or get yours at the door tonight.

Students can join us in the cafeteria with DJ Jake, visit the courtyard for the Silent Disco Party, hang out and watch Jumanji in the library, check out the games in the game room, get your neon face paint before you take a selfie at the many different photo options, grab some snacks/candy/desserts, all while under a neon black light glow.

Students are to be dropped off and will enter the main office door #1. They are expected to stay for the duration of the dance. If they must leave early, you will need to park to come in to sign them out.

We would like to shout-out our sponsors, who have helped contribute to this great night. Our neon green carpet is being sponsored by Avatar Aesthetics. To learn more about Avatar click here. Our Glow Face Paint is being sponsored by Alyssa Carpenter- eXP Realty. To learn more about eXp Realty click here. Our photo booth is being sponsored by 41 North Chiropractic and Soft Tissue Clinic. To learn more about their practice click here. Thank you to Avatar Aesthetics, Alyssa Carpenter- eXP Realty, & 41 North for their generous support!

In addition, a HUGE thanks to all those families who have donated items through our Amazon wishlist and signed up to donate supplies or goodies for our dance. What a generous group you all are! We are excited to help our students (who got a less than exciting end of 5th grade) finish up their middle school days in a BIG WAY!

Lastly, thank to our AMAZING committee who have worked so hard to help our 8th graders finish their middle school career with a super celebration. Kelly Cameron, Courtney Habas, Diana Kruis, Megan Meyer, Kelly Sychowski, and many other hands have spent many hours to put this together this fabulous event. Thank you!

Any questions contact Heather Trask htrask@comcast.net. 630.742.9647

8th Grade Awards Assembly

Friday, May 26, at approximately 11:15 am - 12:00 pm in the main gym. All parents are invited, though please know that this is a fairly short awards assembly and not all students are individually recognized. We will inform parents of those who will be getting an award so they can be in attendance. Please note that we don't have a middle-school "graduation" ceremony - we leave that to high school - instead, having an awards assembly and some other celebrations for our students.

Picnic Lunch/Yearbook Signing/Outdoor Games

On Friday, May 26th students will have the option to order a BBQ lunch from our food vendor, OrganicLife. The PTO will provide desserts in conjunction with yearbook signing and outdoor games. We could use more volunteers to help and need more donations for outdoor games. Have a bag set we could borrow? Sign-up to help here.

A reminder from the school nurse…

Please do not forget to pick up all medications by the last day of school! Those medicines not picked up by an adult by May 26th, will need to be disposed of. The only medications that can be given to a student to transport home are those that are allowed to be self carried (Epi Pens, Pancreatic Enzymes or inhalers). If there is a self carry form on file for one of those medications, please remind your student to stop in and pick up medication before leaving on the last day. All medication orders must be renewed each school year. Forms are linked below.

MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION

ASTHMA

LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES

DIABETES

Appointments for the required 6th grade and 9th grade physicals tend to fill up quickly and should be scheduled now! Please submit the completed physicals and/or immunizations to the respective school offices as they are done. They can also be emailed to diane.isbrandt@d303.org.The form is linked below and is different then the Sport Physical form. Forms are required to be submitted for review prior to the first day of school (August 14th). Dental exams are also required for 6th and 9th grade students. They can be completed within 18 months of May 15, 2024. A vision examination and form is also required for those students transferring into TMS from outside of Illinois.

DENTAL FORM

VISION FORM

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

The health office is closed during the summer months. I will return for limited hours beginning in early August. Please contact me if there are new medical concerns for your child or if your child will need a health plan at school.

Have a safe and healthy summer!

Diane Isbrandt RN, M.Ed.

Professional Educator License-School Nurse

diane.isbrandt@d303.org

331-228-3104

332-228-3101 (Fax)

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Amazing Race: Stomach The Challenge

The HardyStrong Foundation will hold its inaugural fundraising event called Amazing Race: Stomach The Challenge. This is a nod to Justin Hardy’s love of the television series Amazing Race where the mental element is as much of a factor as the physical.

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August 5, 2023 @ Mt. St. Mary Park

Teams of four will compete in an Amazing Race style event that will put their teamwork, creativity, problem solving, and love for competition to the test! Food, entertainment, raffle prizes, silent auction items and community fun will follow.

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School Toolbox

To order pre-packaged school supplies for next year.

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Back to School Vaccination Information (English)

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Back to School Vaccination Information (Spanish)

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Thompson Summer Athletic Camps

Thompson will be holding sports camps this summer for all grade levels. Volleyball camps for 8th graders will begin on June 5th. Girls and boys basketball camps begin on July 10th. Volleyball (5th-6th grade and 7th grade), cross country, and cheer camps are running the week of July 31st. Football camp is the week of August 7th from 3:45 - 5:45 pm. Sign up using PushCoin. Join us for these fun activities and make new friends!

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Summer Strings Camp

All current orchestra students are invited to participate in the D303 Summer Strings Camp! This camp will be held in June at Thompson Middle School. Please click on the flyer for more details and registration information.

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St. Charles East Ultimate Frisbee Summer Camp

Interested in joining ultimate frisbee's summer camp, the Ulti Summer Chill, hosted at East High School? The cost is $65 on PushCoin.

All genders and skill levels are welcome. Everyone will receive an athletic shirt and disc. It will be on Wednesday nights: June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, & 19.

St. Charles North Summer Camps

The SCN Athletic Department is excited to offer a wide variety of summer camps to the community. Information and programming can be found in their 2023 SCN Summer Camp Brochure. Please contact their Athletic Office at 331-228-6258 with questions.

Girls Golf Camp - Grades 6-12

St. Charles North Girls Golf will be offering a summer camp May 30, 2023 to June 2, 2023, based at Prairie Landings (Tuesday & Wednesday) 10:00am - 1:00pm) and Pottawatomie (Thursday and Friday). During the 2 days at Prairie Landings practice facilities, players will work Driver/woods/hybrids, irons, approach play, bunker shots, putting from on and off the green and will have the opportunity to practice these areas of the game on the practice holes. Click here for more information.

During the 9 hole rounds at Pottawatomie (Thursday 10:00am and Friday 11:00am) participants will be coached on how to play with a strong mental approach using 'neutral thinking', understand tactics of golf, and enhance their knowledge of the rules and different game formats - matchplay, stroke play, best ball and scramble. You can choose to complete the 4 day camp or attend either of the 2 day camps.