H.O.P.E. Week

Thank you to all of the Thompson students and staff for celebrating H.O.P.E. week at Thompson. The building was certainly a buzz last Friday as the H.O.P.E. Club members painted our windows with inspirational messages.

A special thanks goes out to Mrs. Jolaoso and Mrs. Walker for their efforts to organize such a meaningful week. Most importantly, a huge thank you goes out to all of our Thompson students who continue to care for one another and reach out to a trusted adult if help is needed.

Middle School Transfers

​Families can submit a Middle School Transfer Request. The Middle School Transfer Request window will close next Friday, February 26th at 4:00 pm. A written decision will be communicated to families before spring break.

Once the request is approved, a student may remain at that middle school throughout his or her middle school career, as long as the student resides in District 303. Families of students granted permission to attend a school outside of their assigned attendance area are responsible for their own transportation. Students will return to their assigned attendance area high school regardless of the middle school attended.

Upcoming Non-Attendance Day

Next Friday, February 26th is a non-attendance day for students because of a School Improvement Day for teachers. Monday, March 1st will be an ‘A’ day for students.

Enjoy your weekend!

~ Steve

Every year we gather input from parents and guardians, staff, and students via the Illinois 5Essentials Survey in order to improve communication, find ways to engage students at a higher level, and improve student learning. Participation in this survey is important as the results will identify areas where Thompson is doing well and areas where we need to improve.

We are asking parents/guardians to complete this survey which should not take more than 10 minutes of your time. Please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey. At the conclusion of this process, the tabulated results will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education website, www.ISBE.net. Thank you in advance for participating and providing your feedback!

Please make sure you that have filled out the form on the classroom page by Monday, February 22nd. We will start rehearsing on March 1st. Groups and rehearsal times will be emailed and posted on the classroom page. Please contact Mrs. Sebolt-Pogge with any questions!

State legislation requires that all Illinois children in sixth grade will have a dental examination. A licensed dentist must perform the examination, and he or she shall sign the form. Dental offices should have the form available, but it is also available online at www.d303.org under Departments, then Health Services, then “Health Documents and Forms”. Each 6th grade student must present proof of a dental examination by a dentist prior to May 15, 2021. The exam must be dated within 18 months prior to May 15, 2021. If your child has had an exam already, you can ask your dentist to complete the form for the exam.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has established a waiver for children who show undue burden or lack of access to a dentist. Parents or legal guardians who object to the dental examinations on religious grounds shall present to the school a signed, detailed statement of the objection.

The deadline is quickly approaching! Please submit this if you have not already done so. If you have any questions, please contact the TMS nurses.

Diane Isbrandt RN, PEL-CSN

Sherri Esposito, RN

Amy Kashuba, RN

Thompson Middle School

331-228-3104

The Saint's tutoring Thunder (STT) club provides students with an opportunity to receive help on homework, projects, and/or comprehension of material that they are learning in classes. The Saint's tutoring Thunder (STT) club is available for both students attending in-person or remotely. This club meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Parents can sign their child up for this tutoring and/or students can sign up themselves!

STT allows students to meet virtually with a Thompson club supervisor and a St. Charles East Sophomore tutor from 4:15 until 5:00 pm. The Thompson club supervisor will facilitate the after school support while supervising the high school students tutoring our students.

Sign-ups are available Thursday-Monday for the following week. This ensures that we have the correct amount of tutors for our students. You can click here to sign up for Saint's tutoring Thunder club. Once your student has been signed up, they will receive an invite link in their email.

The Wake Up Call presentation, a program of Your Choice, on February 2, 2021 provided practical information on current drug trends, a walk-through of a teens' bedroom with more than 20 red flags that could indicate substance abuse, and proactive parenting strategies to keep your child substance free.

The presenters, all with lived experience, combined their personal stories, experience working with students and families, and shared things they wish they would've known into an engaging, real and unique presentation. If you were not able to attend, please click on this link to view the presentation.

• Monday, February 22 - Early Release Monday
  

• Friday, February 26 - School Improvement Day - No school for students

• Monday, March 1 - Early Release Monday

• Monday, March 8 - Early Release Monday

• Thursday, March 11 - PTO Meeting (virtual) - 9:00 - 10:00 am

• Friday, March 12 - End of the 3rd Quarter

• Monday, March 15 - Early Release Monday

• Friday, March 19 - Report cards are available in H.A.C.

• Monday, March 22 - Early Release Monday

• Friday, March 26 - School Improvement Day - No school for students

• Monday, March 29 - Start of Spring Break Week - No school for students

• Monday, April 5 - School resumes

• Monday, April 5 - Early Release Monday