Tiger's Tale
May 14, 2021
Message From The Principal
Happy Friday!
I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy.
Please remember that our Book Return is on Thursday, May 20th and our Promotion ceremony is on Tuesday, May 25th.
This is a very exciting time of year!
Please enjoy the beautiful weather and keep your family safe.
Best wishes,
Principal DeFeo
Follow us at Twitter handle: @thompson308
FB: facebook.com/thompsonjuniorhighschool
As always, please reach out to schedule a virtual meeting with me or to call with any questions.
Direct ph# (630)636-2610
1:1 Chromebook Acknowledgment
If parents have any questions, please email 1to1@sd308.org.
If you have not collected your 1:1 device yet, please visit the District Administration Center located at 4175 Route 71 Oswego, IL 60543, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 am - 2 pm.
Any students with "curbside devices" that have not swapped for 1:1 devices will be charged $320 if they do not return the device.
Summer School Information
Attendance Reminder!
Important Dates
May 20 - Student Book Return
May 22 - Tyler portal Chromebook 1:1 Acknowledgement form deadline
May 25th - 8th Grade Promotion Event, 4-7pm. Promotion Video Release, 8:00 pm. You may sign up for a time to attend via the following link: https://form.jotform.com/211234348841149
May 26th - Last Day of School
"The Mystery of Custodia" Virtual Presentation by the TJHS Drama Club debuts tonight!
Mop Cast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z20iYLa7VZg
Bucket Cast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjYJ5s9xTfo
Please email Mrs. Beth Gray at bgray@sd308.org with any questions! Synopsis: Hi-Mount is in crisis! Mr. Humphrey, the school custodian mysteriously stopped showing up, leaving Drama Teacher Ms. McGery to take up his place. Beloved Lunch Lady Linda has mysteriously disappeared without a trace, and there’s a mysterious wallet with some disturbing notes found in Custodia!
When Drama Club member (and amateur sleuth) Foster has to bring the dead classroom goldfish down to Custodia–a mysterious area of school where custodians and rumors abound–she gets more than she bargained for when she takes up the case! Enlisting the help of her fellow drama club members, and trying to hold the meddlesome school reporter at bay, Foster tries to solve the greatest mystery of them all: The Mystery of Custodia.
“The Mystery of Custodia!” Music & Lyrics by Dylan MarcAurele
Book by Mike Ross
Story and Additional Content by Larry Little Associate
Producer - Timothy E. O'Connell
Assistant Producer - Nicholas Reinhart
National Mental Health Awareness Month
AVID
Student Services
The Oswego Public Library is hosting a free Zoom webinar called "How to Reduce College Costs" on Wednesday, 5/19 at 6:00 p.m. Parents and students will learn strategies for lowering their EFC (Expected Family Contribution), and tips for optimizing college admissions and scholarships. Register in advance here: https://bit.ly/OSWEGO19.
Are you interested in working with the Oswegoland Park District as a Junior Counselor this summer? If so, take a look at this brochure and make sure to complete the paperwork if interested! There will also be copies in the front office!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T5zT0KeSLelolsT0IK0pVC1SiaUVFKEA/view?usp=sharing
Suicide Prevention information provided by Elyssa's Mission.
- Examples of youth that may be at a heightened risk for suicide
- Recommendations on how to talk to your child
If you are ever concerned that someone is in immediate danger of harming themselves, call 911 immediately!! Another good resource is the Suicide Prevention Lifeline available 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255. You can also refer to Elyssa’s Mission’s website at www.elyssasmission.org for additional information on what to do and where to get help (Under Suicide Prevention: For Parents).
Counselors
Email: ashaw@sd308.org
Phone: (630)636-2614
Appt. Booking: https://ashaw-sd308.youcanbook.me
Ashley Gilbert (M-Z)
Email: agilbert@sd308.org
Phone: (630)636-2615
Appt. Booking: https://agilbert-sd308.youcanbook.me
Social Workers
Cassie Jackson (A-L & STARS)
Email: cjackson@sd308.org
Phone: (630)636-2620
Appt. Booking: https://cjackson-sd308.youcanbook.me
Chelsea Bailey (M-Z & SPED Resource)
Email: cbailey@sd308.org
Phone: (630)636-2615
Appt. Booking: https://cbailey-sd308.youcanbook.me
School Psychologist
Dr. Judy Wilson
Email: mailto:jwilson@sd308.org
Phone: (630)636-2604
Nurse's Nook
ATTENTION PARENTS OF ALL 6TH GRADERS
WHO ARE REMOTE
Please send in your updated physicals and updated immunizations if you have not already done so. Your child will not be able to come into the building at the start of the 2021-2022 school year if you have not handed in your physical or immunizations.
If you have any questions, contact Kathy Struve, Building Nurse
Phone: (630)636-2602
Fax: (630)636-2697
Email: Kstruve@sd308.org
Community Information - Food Pantry Distribution Dates and New Location
The Oswego Satellite location of the Kendall County Community Food Pantry will be open from 6:00pm - 8:00pm the first Friday of each month.
The food pantry has moved to a NEW location to accommodate demand: Old Traughber, 61 Franklin Street. The next food pantry distribution is Friday, January 08 from 6-7:30 p.m. Due to Tier 3 mitigation strategies, volunteers will be adults only this month, with a modified distribution plan.
If you have visited the Oswego Food Pantry, or are registered at the Yorkville location, please bring your Food Pantry ID#, as this will speed up the check in process. If you do not have your Food Pantry ID # or are visiting us for the first time, please bring an ID or other piece of mail that has your name and address showing a zip code in the SD308 boundaries or within Kendall County.
2020 Dates: 10/22, 11/06, 12/04
2021 Dates: 01/08*, 02/05, 03/05, 04/02, 05/07, 06/04
*denotes a date change from the 1st Friday
Kendall County Food Pantry Flyer - English and Spanish (updated 12.03.2020)
Care Closet
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?
This is a FREE resource and the use of the Care Closet is confidential and anonymous.
Simply scan the QR code to the right! You will then fill out a Google Form using your child’s student ID #. Your items will be available for pick up in the Main Office the following day! We are also happy to set up appointments for you to shop in the Care Closet before or after school!
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.
From the Front Office
Attendance
- Report a student absence by calling the Attendance Line at (630)636-2601.
- Student absence reporting during Remote Learning is still required. Please call the attendance line if your child will not be present in class for any reason (ex: doctor, dentist, technology problems, etc). We will be able to update the appropriate attendance code in Tyler.
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