Dec. 1, 2023
Happy December, Thompson Community!
Now that it is December, we have 12.5 days left of school before Winter Break. We are looking forward to winter fun in the upcoming weeks, like our Toys for Tots toy drive, our Frosty Fest dance, and our end of the semester assembly. We will have more information for students and families in the coming weeks about these events. Academically, our Thompson Tigers still have time to finish the semester strong! We suggest students review their grades and make up any late or missing assignments so their grades are a true reflection of their learning this semester. Also, the FastBridge window opened this week for winter testing, and results will be sent to families during Winter Break. 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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** 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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| - Mon., 11/13 - Fri., 12/15: Toys for Tots Collection
- Wed., 12/20: Half Day (11:40 am dismissal)
- Thurs., 12/21 - Fri., 1/5: Winter Break
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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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| Concession Stand is Open Thompson's Home and School will be selling concessions during the home basketball games. Cash and credit will be accepted. |
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LAST WEEK TO ORDER SPIRIT WEAR!
(click on image below to place and order) |
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| Thompson is Collecting for Toys for Tots |
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Thompson STARS Friendsgiving 2023 |
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Winter Reading at the Library - Grades 6-12
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Tips from the School Nurse |
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National Diabetic Day was November 14th.
Diabetes - A disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Glucose is your body's main source of energy. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose.
Among the US population estimates from 2021: - 38.4 million people of all ages had diabetes or 14.7 % of all US adults.
- The percentage of adults with diabetes increases with age.
This year 352,000 children and adolescents younger than age 20 are estimated to have diabetes. Diabetes can cause many medical complications. These include nerve damage, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and even blindness. Therefore if you are having any of the following symptoms please call your healthcare provider for a health check up. With the care of your doctor you can manage your diabetes and prevent these complications. Symptoms: - feeling very thirsty
- needing to urinate more often than usual
- blurred vision
- feeling tired
- losing weight unintentionally
- slow healing of cuts and wounds
- numbness or tingling of hand or feet
- more irritable
One of the most important ways to treat diabetes is to keep a healthy lifestyle. Prevention Ideas: - Healthy foods/diet
- Regular physical activity
- Maintaining a normal body weight
- Avoid tobacco
Learn more about Diabetes: |
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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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