Thompson Friday Forecast

October 18, 2024

From the Principal.... Matt Clark

Good afternoon Thompson families and happy weekend!

After a successful first quarter, we look forward to celebrating as a school over the next few weeks. In addition, we plan to review expectations with students. My goal as principal at TMS is to build and cultivate positive relationships with our students. I want what is best for them, which sometimes involves teaching (and reteaching) skills. As we meet with groups of students, please know that we will be positive and direct in our approach. I hope the learning and teaching benefits everyone in the community.

Halloween Costumes

Again, this year at TMS we are going to allow costumes on Halloween (Thursday, October 31) because it falls on a school attendance day. Here are our guidelines:

If you are going to wear a costume, I also expect that you have come to school ready to learn on Halloween.
All costuming must happen at home. That includes any hair or make-up.
With make-up, we need to be able to know who you are-no full face make-up.
The costume must be school appropriate.
For students, there are no masks or inflatable costumes allowed.
There can be nothing that you carry around that is extra. (ie. props, fake weapons, scythes, clubs, dolls, etc.)
Teachers are expected to teach that day, though they may have Halloween themed lessons. And yes, you may be required to change for PE.
There will be no Halloween parties. Or candy. Or other treats. Because you will get enough junk at night if you trick or treat.
After Halloween, you can only bring a couple of pieces of candy per day. If you bring more, I will get it and I will eat it. And I don't need any more candy. And throw away your wrappers in the garbage, please.

Dr. Matt Clark

Principal

Monster Bash TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Thompson Middle School (Main Gym & Auxiliary Gym)

Description:
Get ready for the Monster Bash, an exciting and high-energy event for TMS students! Costumes are encouraged, but please note that school rules apply—no masks or weapons allowed. Our DJ will keep the music going, and students can enjoy a safe, supervised space to dance, socialize, and have a great time with their friends.

Tickets:

Online Presale Tickets: $10 (Available until October 26 at midnight)
At-the-Door: $15 cash or card
Food Package Add-On (Presale Only):
- Pizza and drink combo: $5
- Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free option: $4 (Only available through presale)
Cash-only food available at the event. Pizza $4, Drinks $1

Wristbands:
Distributed during tutorial on October 30 or available for pick-up at Will Call

Spirt Week October 28th

Calling all Veterans for our Veterans Day Assembly, November 11th

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Athletics Update

Our Winter sports season is fast approaching, and we will be offering Boys Basketball and Wrestling! All 7th and 8th grade boys are welcomed to come tryout for basketball on Monday, October 21st after school. Wrestling is open to all 6th, 7th, & 8th graders, and the season will start the week of October 21.

Parents, please make sure to register your child prior to the season's start date. Also, please have an updated Sports Physical on file in the office.

Registration and all sports' schedules can be found on our Athletic Website: https://schools.snap.app/tms

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Athletic Director, Daniel Ballines (daniel.ballines@d303.org)

TMS PTO Spirit Wear Store NOW OPEN!

Math Corner with Mrs. Zitella

Did you know that music is full of fractions and ratios? Music contains rhythms, tempos, beats, and measures which all connect to mathematics. Each of these examples are filled with fractions and ratios. As a matter of fact, composers use fractions to divide whole notes into halves, quarters, eighths, and sixteenth notes. Researching back to our early philosophers, Aristotle and Plato included music as a way to categorize different types of math. Now this is music to my ears!

Builder's Club Meeting - October 31st

Thompson MIddle School's Builders Club will be meeting on Thursday, October 31 at 7:15 AM in classroom 237. The focus of this meeting will be to write "Thank you..." messages to veterans for Veterans Day. Builders Club is a middle school community service club that is part of Kiwanis International. The high school club is called Key Club and both East and North High Schools have a Key Club. Builders Club aims to have students work together to improve the lives of others by completing acts of service. Please join Builders Club in making a difference.

Attendance Reminder from D303

Yearbook Help!

Yearbook would like to ask parents if they would like to share any photos taken at sporting events.

By selecting the link below and following the steps, families can upload photos and share them with us.

Step 1: Go to the website below and enter the passcode:

https://snap.yearbookforever.com/snap/index.html#/upload/1-5H-3655

Passcode: thompsonms_123

Step 2: Upload your photos, assign them to a folder called "Yearbook snap". Sender is asked to sign a photo release agreement.

Step 3. Assign your photos to "yearbook snap," select save and you are all set. We will review them. Thank you for sharing your photos!

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Upcoming PTO Restaurant Nights!

Chipotle - Nov 6

Donations Gladly Accepted!

D303 will host the 4th annual Pathways Night at Compass Academy on October 30. This career fair welcomes employers and educational institutions supporting careers that don't require a 4-year college degree. If you are a business owner and wish to participate in Pathways Night, please complete this form. More information for students and families interested in attending will be available in the next few weeks.