Dec. 20, 2023
Greeting Tigers Community!
Bring on the holiday break! The Thompson staff and administration would like to wish you all a happy and safe holiday season! May your new year be filled with prosperity and inspiration for new beginnings. After the break, we will resume learning opportunities in the second semester of the 2023-24 school year. A clean slate in the gradebook with a continued focus on rigorous academic instruction. A few Tigers reminders for the 2024: January 8, 2024: Students return from Winter Break- First day of 2nd Semester - Schedule changes - Please make sure your student checks for any changes to their schedule for second semester
- Locker information - Over the Winter Break students sometimes forget their locker combinations. This information can be found in PowerSchool under “Student Forms/Forms” and then click on “Locker - SY23-24”.
January 12, 2024: First semester grades will be finalized.
Student Drop off & Pick-up Procedures - During Drop off, we ask that students exit vehicles at the first cone/flag. The drop off location allows for a speedier exit onto Northbound Boulder Hill Pass. The Pick-up of students at the mouth of the pick-up lane/staff parking lot obstructs our buses, creates an unsafe environment for staff and students, and congests the flow of traffic toward Doors 10 and 8. Do not block the crosswalk areas at the entrances or exits. Thompson Junior High School has undergone several changes in the past to its drop off/pick up configuration and based on neighborhood feedback, our current system has been the most efficient. There is no student drop off/pick up in the front of the school where buses load and unload. Note the map below for more information.
Have a great weekend! Mr. Marcus L. Lewis, Ed.S., Principal
Mrs. Karen O’Connor, Asst. Principal Dr. LaTonya Davis, Asst. Principal |
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Student Drop Off & Pick Up Map |
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Holiday Greetings from Your Thompson Administration Team! |
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** If you have not yet done so, please acknowledge this year’s Student Rights and Responsibilities Code through the PowerSchool portal or app under the ‘Forms’ tab. Click to see letter below for details.⇓ |
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| - Thurs., 12/21 - Fri., 1/5: Winter Break
- Mon., 1/8: Students return to school
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** Please put names on Chromebook chargers (label with Sharpie), lunch bags, school supplies and any other items of value. This helps the front desk to return items to your student.
** No outside restaurant food deliveries are allowed for students.
Attendance Reminder!
If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason, please call the attendance line at 630-636-2601 in a timely manner. Please leave the following details in your message: Your name Your student's name Phone number you can be reached with any questions Reason for absence (including any symptoms, if out for illness).
Automated Attendance & Tardy Messages
Everyday automated attendance calls are sent out by the district at 9:30 AM, based on the attendance we have entered into the system by 9:15 AM.
Additionally, automated tardy messages are sent out by the district to parents at 3:30 PM daily. If your student is marked tardy it means they were late to a class. You can check tardies and absences in PowerSchool. Please discuss with your student or their teacher for more information.
Replacement ID's Now Available If you have lost your ID and need a replacement, you may come to the main office and purchase a replacement for $5.
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| Our next Home and School Meeting will be held Tuesday, January 16th at 6pm at Thompson in Room 1364. All Thompson parents, guardians and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend! Each month we meet at 6pm on the 3rd Tuesday and discuss school happenings and HSO activities and events.
Please join us! Questions? Visit our website at https://thompsonjrhigh.memberhub.com/ or contact us at thompsonhso@gmail.com |
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| 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball
Starts After Winter Break! Registration for Tryouts is open Monday, Dec. 18th through Friday, January 12th Click here to register: Athletic Website - SNAP
(click here - for more information) Your student MUST have a current sports physical on file with the nurse by before tryouts. Tryouts are Wednesday, January 17th from 3:10 - 4:45 pm. Rides must be here by 5:00 pm. |
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Tips from the School Nurse |
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Have a safe & happy winter break! |
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Donations Needed! - Canned foods, such as: fruit, veggies, beans, soups
- Cereal, oatmeal
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Snacks
- Pasta, rice
- Sauces, peanut butter, jelly
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The Care Closet is ready to help if you are in need. WHAT is the Care Closet? The care closet provides relief to students and their families who are experiencing hardships; food insecurity, lack of weather appropriate clothing, basic hygiene supplies, school supplies, etc.
WHO gets to use it?
This is a FREE resource provided to students with items you may not be able to afford. While this is offered to all students, the intent is to share these items with students and families that truly can not purchase them on their own.
Will everyone know that I am using the Care Closet? NO! The use of the Care Closet is confidential!
HOW does it work?
Simply scan the QR code or go to: https://forms.gle/UwSQHYRoqnBdi2xd9! You will then fill out a Google Form using your student ID#. Your items will be available for pick up in the main office by the following day! No Phone? No problem! Contact your counselor or the main office for a form! |
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Are you having problems with another student that you would like resolved? Or do you know of a friend who has ongoing problems with a specific student?
Almost all students who have a confrontation say that there has been a history between the two that has been going on for a while. Instead of letting those feelings continue to build up, consider trusting Mr. Buono to assist in resolving the ¨beef.¨
Students need to fill out the 5 second form by scanning the QR code. Mr. Buono will then set up a time to talk to you and decide if we can all sit down for a peer mediation session to calm things down.
*If you have any questions/comments/concerns, you can also email Mr. Buono: NBuono@sd308.org |
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SD308 Incident Reporting Form
If you are in immediate danger or there is a potential threat of violence please call 9-1-1 and notify the local authorities.
Click here to fill out our Bullying, Harassment, and Incident Reporting Form. |
| Technology Support Help Desk Hours Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm Phone 630-636-4357 Student & GuardianTechnology Support Go to: https://shorturl.at/crC01
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