December 13, 2024 Good Afternoon, Tigers Families,
Tonight we look forward to celebrating the season with our annual Frosty Fest Dance - we are so thankful for the efforts from Home and School and our family volunteers who will make the night extra special for our students. We would like to remind families to pick up their students promptly at 7:30 PM when the event concludes.
The fall semester will conclude next Friday, December 20th, so we would like to encourage all students to communicate with their teachers about any late or missing work that could be impacting their grade by Monday of next week to ensure teachers have time to finalize accurate grades. We would like to remind our learning community that Friday, December 20th is a partial day for student attendance - we will dismiss students at 11:40 AM. Go Army, Beat Navy! Thompson Administration Mr. Marcus L. Lewis, Ed.S., Principal Mrs. Karen O’Connor, Asst. Principal
Dr. LaTonya Davis, Asst. Principal Mrs. Theresa Anderson, Asst. Principal SpEd |
|
|
** How can my child best protect their belongings? Parents/guardians - we encourage you to have conversations with your student about bringing ONLY the items that are required/needed during school. Avoid carrying excessive amounts of money, items of sentimental or monetary value (including electronics like AirPods) to ensure it is not lost or damaged while at school. If students need to buy a lunch, you can simply load money in their e-wallet through PushCoin. Additionally, please have your student label their belongings (i.e. Chromebook charger, backpacks, water bottles, coats, etc..), so it is easier to return to students.
** No outside restaurant food or 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. |
Items for Sale in the Front Office - Replacement ID's are now available for sale - $5 cash only
- Thompson Tiger lanyard - $5 cash only
|
|
|
2024-2025 Yearbook Available to Order! Order by January 10th!! |
|
|
Congrats Thompson Tigers!! |
|
|
|
Collaborative PE Leaders of the Week
Congrats to this week's Collab PE Leaders! Great job!! Miley Mejia & Hayden Smith |
|
|
December Artist of the Month December's Artist of the Month is AJ Thomas. AJ is an 8th grader in Independent Study with Dr. Robinson. |
| |
|
|
|
See What's Happening in 2D Art... Students in Dr. Robinson's 2D Art Classes are learning about Installation Art. Blake Janosek created this ceiling Tile for Mrs. Inglese. Well done, Blake. |
|
|
7th Graders Play Valley Forge Simulation Game All 7th grade Social Studies students played a Valley Forge simulation game in the LRC to see if they could survive. Students had fun while learning more about the challenges faced during the Revolutionary War. |
|
|
| Thompson Student Council
Please save your pop tabs (at home, at work, at Grandma’s and Grandpa’s!!!). Student Council will be collecting these in February as part of a community service project and friendly competition!
We will be selling Wintergrams Dec. 13-19. For $1, students can send a message and a sweet treat to a friend. Please support our fundraiser by giving your child a few extra dollars this week! :)
Please consider donating items from our Amazon Wishlist.
Student birthdays are shared on the morning announcements (using legal first name and last initial). If you have questions or concerns, please contact kspringsteen@sd308.org. |
|
|
Tips from the School Nurse |
|
|
Coping with Stress
Stress is a natural feeling, designed to help us cope in challenging situations. In small amounts it can be good, because it pushes individuals to work hard. A Lot of stress or not being able to manage stress, can lead to mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. It can also affect academic performance.
There are lots of possible signs of stress such as feeling irritable, anxious, like you cannot enjoy yourself, or worried a lot of the time. Things that can help with stress: -
Work out what it is that's making you feel stressed. For example, is it exams, money or relationship problems? See if you can change your circumstances to ease the pressure you're under.
- Try to have a healthy lifestyle. Eat well, get enough sleep, be physically active, moderate caffeine, and take time to relax as well as working and studying.
- Try not to worry about the future or compare yourself with others.
-
Try to plan your time to help you keep track of your work. Break it down into manageable chunks so you can keep up with deadlines.
- Try talking to a friend, tutor or someone in your family about your stress.
- Try relaxation and breathing exercises. One of my favorites is this GIF: click here.
|
|
|
Introducing Parenting Unplugged: Raising Healthy Teen Minds We're excited to announce the launch of Parenting Unplugged: Raising Healthy Teen Minds, a new podcast series from Endeavor Health Behavioral Health.
This podcast features engaging conversations with leading experts in behavioral health, providing you with actionable insights to navigate the complexities of raising resilient and healthy adolescents. Whether you're looking to address school-related anxiety, coping with challenging behaviors, or fostering a supportive home environment, each episode offers evidence-based strategies and practical advice to guide your teens toward a healthier future.
Parenting Unplugged Website |
| |
|
|
Please join us! Questions? Visit our website at https://thompsonjrhigh.memberhub.com/ or contact us at thompsonhso@gmail.com
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. Our 1st HSO Meeting for the 2024-2025 school year is Tuesday, September 17th. |
|
|
|
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?
Click here to fill out our Google Form with your student's 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! |
|
|
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 & Guardian
Technology Support Go to: Tech Department Help |
|
|
You are receiving this email because your email address is associated with
Thompson Junior High 440 Boulder Hill Pass Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2600 |
NOTICE: This email message is for the sole use and the intended recipient(s) regarding the business of the Oswego Community Unit School District. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact SD 308 and destroy all copies of the original message.
The Oswego Community Unit School District promotes mutual respect, tolerance and acceptance of differences. We empower, support, and motivate all students to thrive along their unique educational journey. |
|
|
|
