Tiger's Tale
October 29, 2021
Message From The Principal
Parents, students and staff,
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. Hosted by our staff, this event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school.
After missing out on many beloved traditions, our fall Book Fair will be a familiar, welcome, and safe event for our students. Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from November 9th - 11th in the Thompson LRC:
• Our Book Fair offers a cash-free payment option called eWallet. It’s a convenient digital account that your child can use for shopping at our Fair. Grandparents, friends, and others can contribute, too!
• If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop online at our school’s Virtual Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/thompsonjuniorhighschool1
We’re excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing your child there!
Happy reading,
Mr. Marcus Lewis
Principal
Thompson Junior High School
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Principal Lewis
Phone: 630.636.2610
Email: mlewis01@sd308.org
Follow us at Twitter handle: @thompson308
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon!!
The fall play is coming next week!! The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon!
Different casts perform each night:
Thursday, November 4 at 7:00pm Friday, November 5 at 7:00pm
Tickets available at the door: $3 for adults and $2 for students/children over 4
Butter Braids - We're Halfway Through Our Sales
1 week left to get your BUTTER BRAIDS orders in!
Sale ends 11/8/21
ONLINE SALES!
No door to door selling. No money to handle. Everything is all online.
- Register your student at https://bit.ly/3lzuwSh
- Share your personal link with family, friends and neighbors.
- Check your personal sale page to see what you've sold.
- Pickup you sold items on 11/18/21 from 5-6pm at Thompson.
- Deliver your items.
NEW THIS YEAR…
1 Butter Braid = 1 raffle entry. Thompson HSO is raffling off 3 surprise gift baskets worth over $100 each. For every Butter Braid a student sells, they get 1 entry into the raffle. Sell 12, get 12 entries into the raffle. Students can win multiple baskets if they have multiple entries in the raffle.
DRIVE THRU PICK-UP for Butter Braids is NOVEMBER 17th from 5:00 – 6:00pm.
Thank you to the students and staff for making this a successful fundraiser!
Any questions, please call Gina Garza at (708) 372-1949 or gina@dpcollaboration.com
Thank You From the National Junior Honor Society
Thank you to all who purchased BOO GRAMS this week!
NJHS was able to raise over $900 to use in adopting a family for the holidays through the Oswegoland Optimist Club.
Future Wolves Night
Halloween Hangout - November 1, 2021
We are excited to announce Thompson Home and School will be hosting a Post-Halloween event at Thompson on Monday, November 1st from 4:30-6:00 PM.
Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
Enjoy music, sports, candy and friends!
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Donations and Volunteers are needed, please sign up at https://signup.com/go/hvdnZJj
Questions? thompsonhso@gmail.com
IHSA State Football Playoffs
Good luck to our Panthers and Wolves Saturday!
Oswego East Wolves - October 30, 2021
Oswego East vs Lincoln-Way East
Frankfort, IL - 1:00 PM
Oswego Panthers - October 30, 2021
Glen Ellyn, IL - 1:00 PM
Counselor's Corner
If you or someone you know is being bullied, tell an adult right away!
Are you looking for some new Thompson gear to wear?
Chromebook Reminders
- 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.
Attendance Reminder!
- 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.
Oswego Library Cards
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.
Thompson Reading Program
The Thompson Reading Program starts September 13th! Students who choose to participate need to read 3 books from either the 2021-2022 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/RCLUJKai74g435Yd8
After 3 books, they qualify for the Spring Reading Celebration!
To check out the book choices, visit the following link:
http://www.sd308.org/Page/10127
From the Front Office
Masks - We ask that you please send a fresh, clean mask to school with your child daily. We are seeing an increased amount of students coming directly to the office in the morning to grab a mask for the day. While we do love helping our Tigers, our supply of masks must be reserved for emergency situations. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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.
Food Pantry
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!!
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
Home and School Organization
HSO needs volunteers!
We need you! The Thompson HSO is looking for volunteers to help us with events and activities.
Please take a look and sign up to help out.
https://forms.gle/x2uHafV5yUMaoLW9A
Questions? Contact thompsonhso@gmail.com
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Like the HSO page: Thompson Jr. High Home & School
Nurse's Nook
Stay healthy and safe over the weekend.
You've got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to bed with satisfaction
If you have any questions, contact Kathy Struve, Building Nurse
Phone: (630)636-2602
Fax: (630)636-2697
Email: Kstruve@sd308.org
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?
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.
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