Thompson Friday Forecast

Dear Thompson Middle School Families,

Next week is shaping up to be an important and exciting one at Thompson Middle School! As we approach the final week of the second quarter, it’s a great time to encourage your children to stay focused and finish strong. This is especially crucial for students taking high school-level courses, as their semester grades will be part of their official high school transcripts. Please take a moment this weekend to review assignments, check in on grades, and discuss any final assessments or projects with your child. Every effort now will pay off in building a solid academic foundation.

That said, we’re also planning to have some fun next week! We’re kicking off a building-wide Rock, Paper, Scissors contest, which I previewed in my weekly video. The week will conclude with an all-school assembly on Friday to celebrate the first half of the year and crown our Thompson Rock, Paper, Scissors champion. These activities are a great way to bring our school community together and add some extra excitement to the week.

So, enjoy the holiday season this weekend, but make sure your kids get plenty of rest because next week is going to be fun, exhausting, and exciting! Thank you for your continued support in helping our students thrive both academically and socially. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office. Let’s make next week a memorable one at Thompson Middle School! Roll Thunder!

Dr. Matt Clark

Principal

• Parent deliveries should be brought to the main office.
• Food and beverages may only be provided for your individual student. For example, a pizza cannot be purchased for a group of students. And students are not permitted to use apps to have food delivered during the school day.

Thank you for helping us ensure our school day runs smoothly and with little disruption!

• Please find our Staff Directory located on the right hand side of the Thompson Website.

• So who do I contact for my concern???
  While there are always some exceptions, the general rule of thumb is to email or call:

  • Emotional issues - Counselors

  • Disciplinary issues - Student Services Coordinators (Deans)

  • School work issue - Teachers

• In general, if your child needs support, start with the teacher and then the team leader. If you still need help, move to the Assistant Principals (academics) or Student Support Coordinators (Deans) (behavioral).

Help make our staff at Thompson have a sweet treat this holiday season!

Drop off homemade goodies in a disposable container (container will not be returned), drop off in the main office anytime on Tuesday, December 17th or up until 9:00am on the morning of the 18th of December.

Assembling of treat boxes will take place on Wednesday, December 18th from 10am to Noon in the Main Entrance hallway.

What can you bake? Anything your family loves! We ask that you donate in increments of 2 dozen, anything from cookies, brownies or any holiday sweet treat. These goodies will be boxed up and given to each staff member. If you make GLUTEN FREE treats, please label them that way BEFORE you drop them off! Also if possible, please no chocolate chip cookies. If you have any questions please contact aliciafulgencioflint@yahoo.com or 989-295-9037.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we have completed the Winter i-Ready Diagnostic, please click here for a letter from Mr. Dave Chiszar, the Director of Assessment and Accountability, regarding this assessment. As you can now access your child’s scores in the i-Ready portal, please click here for directions on how to access them.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child’s counselor.

Thank you.

With our 1st half of Winter Sports coming to an end next week, we are shifting our focus to the 2nd half, which involves Girls Basketball and Cheer State!

Girls Basketball tryouts will begin after we are back from Winter Break. Tryouts are open to all 7th and 8th grade girls, and we will have an A & B team for each grade level. Registration is now open on our Athletic Website (link). All girls interested in trying out must be registered and have an up-to-date physical on file.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Muscle memory is very important for athletes. Muscle memory allows athletes to perform more efficiently and accurately without having to process their movement and skills. The more consistently athletes repeat any motion, the more reliable muscle memory becomes over time. For example, a baseball player likely needs thousands of swings to ingrain technique and skill into muscle memory developing automaticity. In turn, through repeated practice in mathematics, muscle memory also supports mathematical calculations. With constant practice, facts become so ingrained in our minds that answers are recalled almost instantly without needing to process and think through them, automaticity. Let’s unlock the full potential of mathletes by applying the same principles of muscle memory that propel athletes to success.

HOMEWORK = PRACTICE = KNOWLEDGE = SUCCESS

Please see the grade level below to find out what we’ve learned in math class this week!

The traditional, comprehensive high school model isn’t the best fit for everyone. That’s why District 303 offers students another option: Compass Academy, a high school of choice with a flexible schedule that provides students with a small learning environment where they receive a personalized educational experience that challenges them and capitalizes on their interests and passions. With an intentional focus on cultivating positive relationships and building connections to the community and potential careers, the Compass Academy approach combines academic rigor, social-emotional learning, and experiential opportunities while fostering a culture of trust, curiosity, and pathway exploration.

Students at Compass engage in projects in a competency-based model, removing the traditional constraints of "seat time" and empowering student-driven learning inside and outside the classroom. This approach allows students to earn credit toward graduation requirements in ways other than traditional coursework, incorporates real-world knowledge and challenges, and prepares students for any post-secondary path they choose with options to earn both early college credit and industry credentials.

The STCU Underground Teen Center is open to all Middle & High School students, ages 11-19 residing within School District 303 boundaries. The Teen Center is a safe and fun environment where teens can unwind and are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities!

A few exciting upcoming programs:

Jan 22nd - League of Legends Night

Jan 24th - Snow Tubing Trip to Villa Olivia

We can’t wait to see you there!

Contact Information:
Dan Procaccio, Teen Center Supervisor
E: dprocaccio@stcparks.org
P: 630-513-4322

Abby Fleming, Recreation Supervisor Tweens/Teens
E: afleming@stcparks.org
P: 630-513-4321

HR Imaging is the company we use for school pictures. Here is the link to order pictures .

To contact HR Imaging with questions: https://shop.hrimaging.com/pws/contactus.aspx

Mrs. Michelle Dague - Assistant Principal

Mr. Ryan Wood - Assistant Principal

Mrs. Danielle Moeller - Student Support Coordinator

Mr. Sam Pasholk - Student Support Coordinator

Email: katrina.michaelis@d303.org
Website: http://thompson.d303.org
Location: 705 West Main Street
Phone: (331) 228-3100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thompson-Middle-School-671638232903851/