Thompson Friday Forecast

The monthly scheduled early release will be at 2:52. After school students should go home and change into their costumes for the Monster Bash (please no masks).

• Students must be present during the school day to attend the event
• All students must have their ID to enter
• Entry begins at 4:00 pm through Door 4 and Door 5 by the gym
• Students may leave before 6:00 pm with prior permission only
• Donations of $2-$5 (cash only) are appreciated and will be accepted during lunch next week and at the door on Wednesday. Money raised will go back to TMS students through clubs and activities throughout the building.
• Concessions will be available for purchase from the PTO, cash only

At the conclusion of the dance all students will exit the building near the gymnasium. 7th and 8th graders (and their 6th grade siblings) should walk to the back of the building (bus lines) to be picked up. All 6th grade students will be picked up in the front of the building by Door 3.

The Thompson Middle School administrative team will be heading out to meet with teams of students to review expected behaviors throughout the building. These meetings will not be disciplinary in nature, but rather a way to connect with students while sharing the behavior standards and expectations at TMS.

My goal as principal of Thompson is to develop positive relationships with our students. I want what is best for them, which sometimes involves teaching (and reteaching) skills. As we engage in these conversations with teams of students, please know that we will be positive and direct in our approach. I hope the learning and teaching benefits everyone in the community.

This year at TMS we are going to allow costumes on Halloween (Tuesday, October 31) because this falls on a school attendance day. Here are our guidelines:

• If you are going to wear a costume, I also expect that you have come to school ready to learn on Halloween.

• All costuming must happen at home. That includes any hair or make-up.

• With make-up, we need to be able to know who you are-no full face make-up.

• The costume must be school appropriate.

• For students, there are no masks or inflatable costumes allowed.

• There can be nothing that you carry around that is extra. (ie. props, fake weapons, scythes, clubs, dolls, etc.)

• Teachers are expected to teach that day, though they may have Halloween themed lessons. And yes, you will be changing for PE.

• There will be no Halloween parties. Or candy. Or other treats. Because you will get enough junk at night if you trick or treat.

• After Halloween please only bring a couple of pieces of candy per day. If you bring more, I will get it and I will eat it. And I don't need any more candy. And throw away your wrappers in the garbage.

Veterans Day is a time to honor American veterans of all wars and branches. Many of us know, or have known, family or friends who have served in the armed forces to defend our country. This year we are celebrating Veterans Day with a school assembly on Friday, November 10th at 9:00 am to honor these individuals and acknowledge their dedication and service.

If your child has someone in your family, or a family friend, they would like to invite to attend our assembly and introduce to the Thompson community, please fill out the google form below by November 2nd. Veteran's family members are also welcome to attend the celebration. A light breakfast will be provided after the program for Veterans, family members, and students introducing their veteran.

D303 Community,

We’re looking forward to our Homecoming football game this Friday vs.Geneva! The sophomore game starts at 4:30pm followed by the varsity at 7:00pm. In order to maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all of our spectators in attendance please take a moment to review some important reminders regarding the game:

• -Gates will open at 3:45 pm.
• -Tailgating is not permitted.
• -No backpacks, bags or outside food or beverages are allowed. Bags no larger than 8x6 are
• acceptable. All bags are subject to search.
• All students under high school age must be supervised by a parent or guardian inside the stadium.
• No re-entry into the stadium is allowed.
• Use of profanity, taunting, including racial remarks of any kind, throwing objects, and
• possessing objects that block the view of other spectators are PROHIBITED.
• The Blue Fan Group student section is located in the bleachers on the south end. Parents and other spectators should plan to sit in the middle of the stadium. Our SCN Pep Band will play on the north end of the home bleachers.

Tickets will be sold at the gate. Prices are as follows:

• General Admission-$5.00
• Students & Seniors 65+-$2.00
• Visitors w/Student ID-$2.00
• D303 MS/HS Students and Staff w/ID-FREE

Please contact our athletic office at 331-228-6258 with any questions related to this event.

Come out and support our North Stars this Friday Night!

Next week, we are doing the DECK THE BOX decorating event on Thursday Oct 19th from 5-6pm at Thompson. This is concurrent with the PTO meeting, parents can attend while your Thompson students decorate. The decoration theme is Elf on the Shelf. Be the Elf or bring the Elf.

The Toy Drive begins next week, located by the front office.

October 16th-20th FULL ON PLAY! - NERF, Dino toys, dolls, action and superhero figures! Items from your favorite games! Pokémon, Minecraft, and ROBLOX!

October 23th- 27th SELF CARE MANIA! - Beauty and bath products, perfumes, colognes, cozy blankets, hair care, journals, jewelry, squishmellows, candles.

October 30th - Nov 3rd JUST BUILD IT! - Legos, Knex, Magna tiles, Duplos, Science Kits, Mega Bloks.

November 6th-9th SPORTS BONANZA! - Balls (football, soccer, basketball, etc) baseball bats, nets, hockey sets, dartboards, lawn games, scooters.

• Wednesday, October 25 - Early Release for All Grades
• November 20 - 24 - Thanksgiving Break
• Wednesday, November 29 - Early Release for All Grades
• Tuesday, December 5 - i-Ready Math Assessment
• Thursday, December 7 - i-Ready Reading Assessment

Mrs. Michelle Dague - Assistant Principal

Ms. Sarah Frankiewicz - Assistant Principal

Mrs. Danielle Moeller - Student Support Coordinator

Mr. Sam Pasholk - Student Support Coordinator

Email: amy.ellis@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/