Thompson Friday Forecast

PRINCIPAL COFFEE

I have set aside several times this year to meet with parents. This time is structured so that I can be available to speak with parents and answer any questions that might be presented. The first opportunity to get together will be on Monday, October 15th from 1:30-2:30 pm in the 7th/8th grade center main office conference room. Anyone interested in participating should stop in the main office at that time. I look forward to meeting with Thompson parents!

HOME ACCESS CENTER/STUDENT GRADES

As you are aware, a great tool for parents to use to monitor student progress is our Home Access Center. Having access to your student’s grades in this format is similar to being able to look at the grade book of your child’s teacher. You, as parents, are able to check on class attendance, homework assignments, projects, quizzes, tests, and more. If you need help accessing HAC, please call the main office.

Use caution when using HAC to collect your child’s data. Be aware that different subjects will record grades at different intervals. For example, a math teacher might be recording regular, consistent grades, where as a Language Arts teacher may be in the middle of a large writing assignment and will not have the daily information to record on a student’s progress. Teachers record grades using this system, just as they would their grade book. If you have any questions about a grade and/or assignment, please do not hesitate to call your child’s teacher.

Enjoy your weekend!

~Steve

There will be no school for students on:

• Friday, October 5th for a School Improvement Day and
• Monday, October 8th to celebrate Columbus Day
  

Enjoy the long weekend!

Hey 6th Graders! Do you have a missing assignment because you missed a class? Did you get behind on your homework? Need help reviewing for a quiz? OR Do you just want some time and space to organize your stuff?

Homework Lab is the place where you can do all of that every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7:45-8:15 am in room 121 at the 6th grade center. Hope to see you soon!

The Thompson Middle School wrestling team will begin practicing on Wednesday, October 17th. Practices will be held in the 7th/8th Grade Center wrestling room which is located under the main gym. A daily schedule for the wrestling season is attached below.

Any student may participate on the wrestling team as there are no tryouts. Before any student can participate with the wrestling team, parents must provide the following to the school:

1. An up-to-date physical on file in the main office

2. Pay the wrestling athletic fee in the main office or via PushCoin

3. Have the Agreement to Participate in the Interscholastic Athletics Form and Emergency Information & Insurance Waiver Form completed and on file in the main office.

All forms and information can be accessed at: http://thompson.d303.org/athletics/overview . Paper copies of all forms are also located in the main office.

There will be a PARENT MEETING on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19TH at 5PM in the WRESTLING ROOM. We will share our expectations for the year and answer any questions you may have. Also, a representative from Dick Pond Athletics will be there to show the wrestling gear they have offer.

Thunder Boys Basketball tryouts will take place October 15th, October 16th, and October 17th from 3:40 pm - 5:40 pm. 7th grade tryouts will take place in the 7/8 center gymnasium and 8th grade tryouts will take place in the 6th grade center gymnasium.

Please see the flyer below for contact information for the coaches. A sports physical must be on file at the Thompson Main Office before your child can try out!

Homework Helper continues in the North Computer lab of the 7th/8th grade center! Students can bring their class materials and work on homework, projects, or do make-ups of tests and quizzes. Mrs. Minuth and Ms. Romano will be there to help students with anything they wish to work on. There will be special Spanish help on Thursdays with Ms. Romano for all levels of Spanish. We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30 pm in the North Computer Lab at the 7th/8th grade center. Activity buses will arrive at 4:30 pm to take students to their nearest elementary school. Come get some homework help!

Calling all 6th grade parents! We need help! The 6th grade needs some snacks and water for our annual trip to Covenant Harbor for Outdoor Education. Please, if you are able, volunteer to donate some snacks or water for our trip.

Please click on this link for Sign Up Genius. Thank you so much for your continued support of our students!

Our crossing guards at Thompson have some suggestions to help ensure our students are safe during arrival and dismissal times.

1. Indiana Street is closed from 7:40 - 8:25 am and 3:15 - 4:00 pm.

2. Please drop/pick up 7th & 8th grade students along Oak St. and have them cross with the crossing guard.

3. PLEASE tell your children not to walk/run between cars!! This is extremely dangerous! Please cross with the crossing guard.

4. Please do not make u-turns in the middle of the intersection or in any other part of the school zone.

Showing & Discussion of the film Angst

10/10/18 - 6:30-8:30 p.m.

St. Charles North High School Auditorium

The purpose of the film Angst is to raise awareness and have conversations about anxiety. It features candid interviews with kids who have struggled with anxiety, as well as discussions with mental health professionals. At the end of the film there will be a 30 minute panel discussion led by the D303 Counseling Team.

As part of our agreement with the production company, we are able to show the film in both middle schools and both high schools during the week of October 8th. This will provide parents and students an opportunity to have conversations at home about what they saw.

To register for this event, click here.

PARENT UNIVERSITY OFFERINGS FOR 18-19

• Thursday, October 4 - End of the M1 Health Rotation
• Friday, October 5 - No School for Students - School Improvement Day
• Monday, October 8 - No School for Students - Columbus Day Holiday
• Tuesday, October 9 - Start of the M2 Health Rotation
• Wednesday, October 10 - Parent Univeristy: Showing & Discussion of the film Angst
• Thursday, October 11 - PTO Meeting - 9:00 am
• Monday, October 15 - Principal's Coffee - 1:30 pm
• Friday, October 26 - End of the First Quarter
• Friday, November 2 - First quarter grades are posted in the Home Access Center

Mr. Steve Morrill - Principal

Mrs. Sarah Cann - Assistant Principal

Mr. Shane Darnell - Assistant Principal

Dr. Alicia Honnert - Assistant Principal

Mrs. Kristy McKnight - Assistant Principal

Email: kimberly.walters@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/