Thompson Friday Forecast

Happy Fri-yay TMS parents and guardians! Can you believe we’re cruising into the final lap of the school year already? As we bid farewell to April and step into May, get ready for an action-packed week ahead at Thompson. Our students will be putting their brains to the test with the spring iReady Math and Reading assessments on Tuesday and Thursday, followed by ThinkCerca, the district writing assessment, on Friday. I recognize that this is a lot of assessments, but they are like our educational compass, guiding us to tailor our teaching to meet your child's unique needs. So make sure your middle schooler gets plenty of rest and relaxation this weekend so they’re geared up for the big week ahead. Until next time…Roll Thunder!

Dr. Matt Clark

Principal

Next week marks our last district assessment window of the school year. We will take our i-Ready spring diagnostic as well as a spring ThinkCerca writing assessment. Students have been working hard in their classes as well as outside of class on their iReady pathways. This assessment window will give them immediate feedback on how they've progressed and all the concepts they've already learned. Take some time to review the goals your student has set this weekend as they get ready to show what they've learned.

How can you help?

• Be sure your student is on time to school as testing will take place first thing in the morning
• Be sure your student's Chromebook is charged and brought with them to school
• Encourage them to take their time and do their best on the assessments

See this letter from our district director of Assessment and Accountability, Dave Chizsar for more information. This letter includes how to access diagnostic results as well.

Physical and Immunization Requirements:

Attention parents of incoming Kindergarten, 6th and 9th grade students! Per Illinois school code, your student will need a school physical and a complete record of immunizations prior to the first day of school next year, which is August 14, 2024. Make your appointments today-these appointments fill up quickly! Please contact your school nurse prior to May 30, 2024 if you need a copy of your child's immunizations. You may turn the required forms into your school nurse anytime!

Please join us in letting the Thompson staff know how much they are appreciated! The PTO will be providing snacks, treats and a few fun lunches for the week of May 6-10.

We need parents to pitch in and donate to help with a few of the special surprises for Staff Appreciation week.

Please sign-up for donations (gift cards, food, essentials) or your time! Both will be valuable to making this week very successful! If for whatever reason you can't make your shift or donation, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance. Below is our contact information if needed!

Thank you for your support!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AA5A82AA2FAC61-49215988-2024

Our 8th-grade dance is just around the corner, and we're reaching out for your support to make it an unforgettable night for our graduating students! But we can't do it without YOU!

We're looking for volunteers to lend a hand with set up, clean up, and donating food to keep our dancers energized throughout the evening. Come help our 8th graders finish middle school with an event to remember!

Check out the available slots or contributions, find what works for you. Your contribution will make a world of difference! Thank you for being part of our amazing community.

Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4AAEA62FA4F58-48955708-8thgrade

It is time to begin the process of nominating candidates for the PTO Board. As valued members of our community, your participation in this process is crucial to ensuring effective leadership for the coming year.

Parents and guardians whose student(s) are or will be attending this school are all eligible members. You may nominate yourself or another adult you feel would be a good representative. We encourage all eligible members to consider stepping forward or nominating fellow members who possess the skills, dedication, and passion necessary to lead our PTO.

Nominations will be taken until May 8th. Another form will be sent for voting May 10-17th. Board members will be installed on July 1st.

https://forms.gle/HyX4arSghEfzZaSR8

Attention Orchestra Families!

We are in the home stretch--summer is right around the corner! As you begin to fill up your summer with activities and vacations, you should consider our very own D303 Summer Strings Camp!

This camp will be for orchestra students who are currently in grades 3 - 8. Camp will be June 17,18, 20 and June 24, 25, 26 and 27 in the evenings at Thompson Middle School.

Please visit the link in Pushcoin for more details! Questions? Ask your orchestra teacher or email the Director, Angie Wifler at angela.wifler@d303.org

Summer Strings Registration

St. Charles East High School Girls Swimming & Diving will have a Preseason Meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm in the Little Theater. All incoming freshmen are welcome to come. The intent for the meeting is for both athletes & parents to receive information about the upcoming fall 2024 season, a tentative calendar/schedule, and season expectations before we go off for summer break. Questions. Email Coach Musial: adam.musial@d303.org

Ms. Sarah Frankiewicz - Assistant Principal

Mrs. Danielle Moeller - Interim Assistant Principal

Mr. Sam Pasholk - Student Support Coordinator

Ms. Maureen Logsdon - Interim Student Support Coordinator

Email: katrina.michaelis@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/