Tiger's Tale
April 16, 2021
Message From The Principal
Dear Thompson Parents,
Please come to our first annual Thompson Book Fair to be held on April 27th, 5:00-7:00 pm
We want to do something very fun for our community. Students will be able to come and select a book to help with summer reading.
We will also have a food truck in case anyone gets hungry! We are expecting good weather and the opportunity to catch up with friends.
Please reach out to me with any questions!
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
Have a terrific weekend!
Stay safe and healthy!
All my best,
Principal DeFeo
2021-22 Returning Student Registration
Registration for the 2021-2022 school year is now open in Tyler for returning students. Some components of the registration process are not functional on a mobile device at this time. To register, please use a computer. When the mobile application is working without issue we will let you know.
Return to school in August will resume full-time, five days per week. Students who qualify for an exemption from in-person attendance based upon medical need of the student or a housemate will require a medical provider to complete an exemption request form and return it to the district. The form and instructions will be distributed in April, though registration should still be completed at this time.
Attendance Reminder!
Important Dates
Students in grades 6 - 8 will take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in both English Language Arts and Math. In-Person students will be testing on the following days:
Monday April 19 - ELA 1
Tuesday April 20 - Math 1 and 2
Thursday, April 22 - ELA 2
Friday, April 23 - Math 3 and ELA 3
Students in grade 8 will also take the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) in their Science classes, the week of April 26th.
Calendar Change April 30
April 30 was scheduled as a School Improvement Day, however it is now a regular school day. The district calendar has been updated online.
AVID
Student Services
Fun & Interesting School Hacks
1.) After writing a paper, copy and paste it on to Google Translate and listen to it to find mistakes.
2.) Download the app 'Photomath.' It lets you take pictures of math problems and teaches you the correct way to solve them.
3.) You are more likely to remember something that you wrote in blue ink rather than black ink.
4.) Peppermint stimulates the brain and helps with concentration.
5.) While studying for a certain subject, pretend you are teaching the material. It helps you pay more attention!
6.) Use wordhippo.com to find words that you can't think of, but can describe.
7.) White text with black outline can be read with ANY color background.
8.) Studying hard for 30-50 minutes at a time with 10 minute breaks in between is the most effective way to study.
9.) Eating chocolate while studying will help the brain retain information easily.
10.) Writing something out is equivalent to reading it 7 times.
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
2020-2021 Yearbook Sales Close April 30th
Our online yearbook store is OPEN Click on this link to order your 2020-2021 Yearbook! https://www.balfour.com/illinois/oswego/thompson-junior-high-school Yearbooks are $20 (with a $1 processing fee) and will be ready in May! The store closes April 30th, 2021. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Mary Engfer at mengfer@sd308.org. Do you have cool pictures of how you have been remote learning? Send them to Mary for approval and submission into the yearbook! Thanks for your help in making this year memorable!
Thank You For Your Yearbook Pictures
Nurse's Nook
ATTENTION PARENTS:
ALL 6TH GRADERS
NEW STUDENTS TO THE DISTRICT
Please send in your updated physicals and updated immunizations, if you have not already done so. If your child will be doing the Group C Remote for the rest of the year you still need to get the medical forms into the nurse. When we start the next school year the students who have not given the nurse the updated medical forms, will not be allowed in the building until the nurse has the form.
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)
How to Check Out a Book from the LRC
Students are able to check out books from the Thompson LRC while we are remote learning. Students can log into the online Destiny catalog and put up to three (3) books on hold.
During LRC Orientation this fall, students practiced logging into Destiny and putting a book on hold. Please click the following link if students need help logging into Destiny:
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