Thompson Friday Forecast

September 29, 2023

From the Principal...Matt Clark

Happy Fri-yay parents and guardians! I hope everyone had a great week. The Clark household did not have the best week. This was due to my 8th grade daughter getting in trouble and losing her phone for the week. If you were to ask her, she’d tell you how unfair her mother and I are being, but in reality we’ve had some great interactions and conversations with her this week since she hasn’t had her phone. I think we may be onto something…

With that, we did feel the need to show her the video below to demonstrate how she comes across to us. We couldn’t stop laughing. I hope those of you with middle school daughters enjoy it as well! Funny Video

Parent Teacher Conferences

A reminder there is no school for students next Thursday and Friday. These days are reserved for Parent/Teacher conferences. This is a great opportunity for parents to touch base with their child’s teachers to discuss celebrations, possible struggles and areas for growth. If you have not yet scheduled a conference, but would like to please click here to check availability. We look forward to seeing you at Thompson next week.

Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

The Pick-A-Time portal for conferences will close on October 2nd at midnight. Once the portal closes, parents will not be able to schedule a time for these conference dates.

Conferences will be held in person and each conference will be eight minutes long with a four minute transition. Directions:

Login to your HAC (HOME ACCESS CENTER) Account
Click on the link for "Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduler"
Be sure to ONLY choose Q1 teachers!

A few notes about sign-up:

Parents should not feel obligated to sign-up for conferences. If your child is doing well at school, both academically and socially, then you might choose not to have a conference. If your child is struggling, we would suggest that you do come to conferences.
You might only feel the need to meet one or a few teachers. There is no obligation to meet every teacher.
You can sign-up for a conference with a teacher only one time. Our student services team (counselors, social workers) will be available for conferences as well.
In some cases, a teacher may contact you in advance to set-up a conference time. That means we want to guarantee you a time to meet with your child’s teacher or entire team.
You are welcome to have your Thunder student with you during conferences! It is important that they hear what you hear. They are of the age when they are mature and responsible enough to be part of the conversation whether via Zoom or in-person.

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Spirit Wear

Look for spirit wear to be delivered on or before October 9th.

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Lost and Found

Lost and found items will be on display during conferences. All unclaimed items will be donated the following week.

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Walk & Roll

Join us on October 4th for Walk & Roll to school.

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Big Hearts of Fox Valley

For the 10th year in a row, D303 is again partnering with Big Hearts of Fox Valley, which supports families in need during the holiday season. Big Hearts of Fox Valley Holiday Giving Program's purpose is to provide holiday gifts for D303 students and their younger siblings whose families face significant financial hardship. Through Big Hearts, members of the D303 community anonymously shop for wish list items. D303 social workers will review applicants. If you are struggling and facing significant financial hardship and would like assistance providing holiday gifts to your children, click here. If you would like to help Big Hearts by "adopting" a child this Holiday season, click here. You can visit the Big Hearts of Fox Valley website for more information.

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Thompson Thunder 2023 Winter Sports

All athletes must have a physical on file to participate in any tryout, practice or game. Please turn in all forms to the front office prior to the start of the season and make copies for your records.

Current physical form - Physical Form | Thompson Middle School

Agreement to participate in interscholastic athletics form / emergency info sheet - Agreement to Participate in Interscholastic Athletics | Thompson Middle School

The athletic fee of $120 can be paid via PushCoin by selecting the product.

Please contact the coaches if you have any questions

Wrestling: An informational meeting will take place on October 16th. The first practice will be on Wednesday, October 18 from 3:45-5:15 in the Compass Academy building (Haines building). Meet the coaches by Door #6 (behind the gyms) and we will all walk over as a team.

Who can try out?

Any (6th, 7th, & 8th Grade) TMS student can join the team

No experience needed

Coaches: Andrew Head Andrew.Head@d303.org

Daniel Ballines Daniel.Ballines@d303.org

Basketball: Tryouts begin October 16th. Athletes must be present at each tryout date or communicate with the coaches prior to the start of tryouts if they are unable to attend.

7th Grade Boys Basketball: Monday, Oct 16 and Tuesday, Oct 17. 3:45-5:30 in the TMS Aux Gym

Coaches: Brandon Petersen Brandon.Petersen@d303.org

Justin Manny Justin.Manny@d303.org

8th Grade Boys Basketball: Monday, October 16 Tuesday, October 17 and Wednesday October 18. 3:45-5:15 in the TMS Main Gym

Coaches: Andy Cusack Andrew.Cusack@d303.org

Matt Mygrant Matthew.Mygrant@d303.org

Cheer: Practice begins on Wednesday, October 18th. 3:55-5:00 in the cafeteria

Coaches: Jamie McElroy Jamie.Harkins@d303.org

Donna Brooks Donna.Brooks@d303.org