Tiger's Tale
September 23, 2021
Administrative Updates
September 23, 2022
Tigers Families,
Today we had our first A.L.I.C.E./Lockdown Drill of the year. We practice this drill to maximize student safety and preparedness in the event of an intruder at our school. I commend all students, teachers and staff in doing a fantastic job during our drill. If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding this drill, please don't hesitate to reach out.
We want to wish everyone a fantastic weekend!
Geaux Tigers!
Mr. Marcus L. Lewis, Ed.S., Principal
Mrs. Karen O’Connor, Asst. Principal
Dr. LaTonya Davis, Asst. Principal
Follow us at Twitter handle: @thompson308
Join the Thompson Team!
If you or anyone you know is looking for a new job, we are hiring for the following positions!
- Dedicated Building Substitute Teacher
- Science/Math Teacher for 6th & 7th Grade
- Crossing Guard
- Lunch Supervisor
For more information, please call us at 630-636-2600 or apply online.
School ID's are Now Available in the Office
If you are a new student and need an ID, you may now come down to the office and get an ID. Your first ID is free.
If you have lost your ID, replacement ID's can be purchased for $5.00 cash or check.
From the Front Office
- School picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, October 18th.
- No outside food deliveries are allowed for students.
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. 26 - Board of Education Meeting (OEHS & online)
Monday, Oct. 3 - Food Drive Begins
Tuesday, Oct. 4 - Elyssa's Mission/S.O.S. - 8th Grade
Friday, Oct. 7 - Early Dismissal (11:40 a.m.)
Monday, Oct. 10 - No School
Wednesday, Oct. 12 - Last Day of Food Drive
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!!
Thank you!
A big thank you goes out to all those who donated to Thompson’s makerspace! Our tigers appreciate you.
If you would still like to donate, we could still use:
- Yarn
- Tangrams
- Legos
- Building toys (like K’nex or marble run)
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 again for your support!
SAVE THE DATE!
Thompson JHS will celebrate our families’ service members on Veterans’ Day (11/10/22) with a breakfast at 8:30AM in Thompson’s cafeteria. Please invite your friends and family that have served our country to attend! More information to come soon!
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:
Nicole Davila
Phone: (630)636-2602
Fax: (630)636-2697
Email: nicole-davila@sd308.org
Student Services
Parent Resources
A helpful article for parents/guardians of adolescent girls: "Why Are Teenage Girls So Mean?". Not only does the article explain why this behavior occurs, but it gives tips and strategies on how to help your daughter.
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
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 next meeting will be Tuesday 10/18/22 - 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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Have FACEBOOK?
Stay up to date with the most current HSO info.
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