Thompson Friday Forecast

October 25, 2024

From the Principal.... Matt Clark

Navigating middle school life with my daughters has been a journey—and despite all my time working with this age group, I’m still just figuring it out! With my youngest, this is attempt number two as a middle school parent and I try to apply what I learned from my first time around. While my girls are very different adolescents, one thing they have in common is that sometimes our conversations feel a bit like pulling teeth.

I know I’m not alone in those “fine,” “good,” or “nothing” exchanges that make you feel like you’re trying to pull a rabbit out of a hat just to hear about their day. Here’s a tip I’ve found that helps (a bit): ask follow-up questions that are more difficult to dodge. After the classic, “How was your day?” try following up with “What was one good thing about it?” or “Who did you talk to today, and what did you talk about?” Even simple asks like “What was the most challenging thing you learned?” or “What’s something you’re looking forward to tomorrow?” can steer the conversation somewhere fresh. No magic solution here, just a strategy that has occasionally sparked better responses in the Clark household. Keep at it—those little moments are worth it!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and Roll Thunder!

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

Spirit Week NEXT WEEK

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

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TMS Gives Back - Join us in our Veterans FOOD DRIVE

We are partnering with Veterans Path to Hope by hosting a Food Drive. Their on-site food pantry currently services about 200 individual veterans a month and another 60 through a food pickup/delivery service. They are looking for some basic items to assist in supporting our local veterans, especially with the holiday and winter seasons approaching

This is a competition between core teams. The team who brings in the most donations will win a PIZZA PARTY and will be recognized at our Veterans Day Assembly, November 11th
The food drive will run from Monday, October 28th through Friday, November 8th.
SEE BELOW for a list of items we are looking for!

TMS PTO Spirit Wear Store NOW OPEN!

Math Corner with Mrs. Zitella

Historical Moments…

LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, made history this week on the basketball court. This is the first time that a father-son duo played together on the same team in the same game in NBA history. As a prank, LeBron filled his son’s car up with Fruity Pebbles. When Bronny was ready to hop in his car and head to the game, he opened his car door and out poured the Fruity Pebbles. Bronny’s Mercedes was completely FILLED with Fruity Pebbles! The amount of math that could be done with this is endless…

(Hypothetically)

Volume of the car:

Trunk space: 12.9 cubic feet

Passenger interior volume: 56 cubic feet

Cups of cereal per box:

15 cups per box

If one cup is equal to 0.00836 cubic feet, how many cups of Fruity Pebbles were in Bronny’s car? How many boxes of cereal were used?

***What was your strategy?

Elf Jr Tickets now on sale!

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

Upcoming PTO Restaurant Nights!

Charlie Fox's - Oct 28, 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.