Thompson Friday Forecast

Good afternoon Thompson families! As we move into the final stretch of the school year, there is a noticeable increase in energy, excitement…and occasionally, some selective memory when it comes to our building-wide expectations.

A quick refresher: at Thompson Middle School, we expect all students to be respectful, responsible, and kind throughout their day, every day. These aren’t new concepts, and they’re certainly not hidden. In fact, we reinforce them in just about every way short of skywriting. From signage and videos to morning messages and pod conversations, the reminders are steady and intentional.

The reality is, our challenge is rarely about understanding expectations. Our students know what respectful, responsible, and kind behavior looks like. The real work lies in consistently choosing those behaviors, especially when energy is high, the weather is improving, and summer feels just around the corner.

This is where your partnership makes a meaningful difference. A simple question like, “How were you respectful, responsible, and kind today?” can go a long way. Even better is digging a little deeper when your child shares about their day, helping them reflect on whether their choices aligned with those expectations. Middle schoolers are excellent storytellers, but sometimes need a gentle nudge to connect the dots.

We’re in this together. Making mistakes and testing boundaries is a very normal part of adolescence. Learning from those moments and making better choices the next time is the goal we all share.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Dr. Matt Clark

Thompson Principal

8th Graders will be taking the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) on Tuesday, April 21st. The building will have a modified schedule on that date.

As we prepare to celebrate our 8th grade students, we wanted to share the invite and the link to the permission slip for our Luau in honor of your child which will be held on Friday, May 15th from 6:00-8:00pm. Please click here to access the permission slip which needs to be completed by Friday, May 8th. We look forward to celebrating our 8th grade class!

Summer is just around the corner and we are busy planning our summer athletic camps. Our camps will offer a variety of opportunities for students to improve their skills and have fun in six different sports! All summer athletic camps will be facilitated by Thompson Middle School coaches. Students will participate in a variety of skill-building activities and will be introduced to the same plays and philosophies that they will use when participating in middle school athletics. The philosophy of our camps is simple: have fun, improve skills, and learn good sportsmanship!

👉 CLICK HERE for the Summer Camp Brochure

👉 Registration is now open on SNAP!

School 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 12, 2026. Make your appointments today-these appointments fill up quickly! Please contact your school nurse prior to May 27, 2026 if you need a copy of your child's immunizations. Please note-a sport physical is not the same as a school physical! You may turn the required forms into your school nurse anytime- please remember to make a copy for your own records!

Also, current 6th grade parents: This is a reminder that all dental exams are due by May 15, 2026. Please submit your child's form if you have not done so.

Rules of life…

If you don’t go after what you want, you will never get it.
If you don’t ask the question, there will be no answer.
If you don’t step forward, you will always be in the same place.

It doesn’t matter if you’re two steps forward or three steps back, as long as you keep moving. Progress isn’t always a straight line, but if you keep moving forward good things will happen. As we move into the final stretch of the school year, students are growing more confident in their math skills each day! This is an exciting time, with so much new learning happening all at once. Keep doing your homework, students! 🙂

***Shout-out to our students who took accountability for their own learning by asking me for help during tutorial! That’s why I’m here!

Math tip: Don’t quit! Switch strategies! There is more than one way to solve a problem!

Help Us Collect ONE MILLION Pop Tabs!

We’re on a mission to collect one million pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities, and we can’t do it without YOU (and your grandparents, cousins, neighbors, and carpool crew)!

Those tiny aluminum tabs from soda cans, soup lids, or sparkling water may seem small—but when we collect them together, they add up to real support for families with seriously ill children.

Here’s how to pitch in:

Save your pop tabs at home—and ask your grandparents, cousins, friends, and neighbors to do the same!
Bring them to school all year long.
Every tab brings us closer to our 1,000,000-tab goal!

Let's pull together and make a difference!

The St. Charles Park District is excited to extend a fun, local fundraiser that offers our students and families great pricing for Otter Cove Aquatic Park or Swanson Pool admission.

During the month of April (April 1-30), you can pre-purchase day passes at the resident rate, $13 per visit. The Park District is offering the same rate to all families (Park District resident and nonresident) during this program in honor of our cooperative partnership with D303.

$1 from every day pass sold will come back to Thompson PTO.

During check out, you can choose whether the passes will be delivered to your student at school or available to pick up at Pottawatomie Community Center. Passes will be valid for this summer only and non-replaceable (so should be treated like cash). Passes will be available for pick up at PCC and distributed to schools around May 15th.

Sales begin on April 1.

https://www.ottercove.org/d303fun/

Information about Returning Student Registration (RSR) is now available on the District 303 website. The registration link will go live April 20. Please complete the Returning Student Registration process between April 20-May 18. Thank you!

Registration Support Week returns April 20–24! D303 staff will be available all week to assist any family who needs support completing online registration for the 2026–27 school year. Do you need language support, reliable internet or computer access or just guidance through the process? We're here to help!

Join the Department of Student Services for the final SEPAC Event of the school year.
Empowering the Future: Post-Secondary Community Resource Fair for Individuals with Disabilities
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Lincoln Professional Learning Center (211 South 6th Ave.)
Please RSVP HERE

Asista al último evento de SEPAC del año escolar, organizado por el Departamento de Servicios Estudiantiles.
Impulsando el futuro: Feria de recursos comunitarios de educación postsecundaria para personas con discapacidades
Miércoles 6 de mayo de 2026, de 5:30 a 6:30 pm
Centro de Aprendizaje Profesional Lincoln (211 South 6th Ave.)
Por favor, confirme su asistencia AQUÍ

D303 Facilities Committee Report: Strong Schools = Strong Community

Superintendent Dr. Paul Gordon shared the details of the April 13 meeting of the School Board, where members of the D303 Communitywide Education Facilities Committee joined district leadership in presenting and discussing the Committee’s Final Report.

“I feel we’re at a crossroads,” D303 parent and Facilities Committee Member Alice Froemling told the School Board. “We have great staff, great teachers, great people who are in our schools every day working with our kids. But we’ve achieved our great success not because of our facilities but in spite of our facilities… We have to do something.”

Read Dr. Gordon's full message to the D303 Community

Informe del Comité de Instalaciones del Distrito 303: Escuelas sólidas = Comunidad sólida

El superintendente, el Dr. Paul Gordon, compartió los detalles de la reunión de la Junta Educativa del 13 de abril, en la que los miembros del Comité de Instalaciones Educativas de toda la comunidad del Distrito 303 se unieron al equipo de liderazgo del distrito para presentar y discutir el Informe Final del Comité.

“Creo que nos encontramos en una encrucijada”, declaró ante la Junta Educativa Alice Froemling, madre de un estudiante del Distrito 303 y miembro del Comité de Instalaciones. “Contamos con un personal excelente, unos maestros magníficos y personas maravillosas que están en nuestras escuelas cada día trabajando con nuestros hijos. Pero hemos logrado nuestro gran éxito no gracias a nuestras instalaciones, sino a pesar de ellas… Tenemos que hacer algo.”

Lea el mensaje completo del Dr. Gordon a la comunidad del D303

Summer is just around the corner and Camp registrations are under way. Don't miss out on these wonderful opportunities! Check out all the summer school and camp offerings on the District 303 website.

Future Saints Families

Click here for information the high school has shared with us for you.

Future North Stars Families

Click here for information the high school has shared with us for you.

St. Charles East Girl's Flag Football SUMMER CAMP!

Get ready to hit the gridiron! Our Girls Flag Football camp is back this summer, offering a fantastic opportunity for athletes of all skill levels to learn the game, sharpen their techniques, and compete in an exciting, supportive environment.

Whether you're looking to master the fundamentals or take your game to the next level, our camps provide expert coaching and a chance to meet players who share a passion for the sport. See the flyer attached for more information and to sign up! Email Coach Hendry (zachary.hendry@d303.org) and Coach Batka (samantha.batka@d303.org) with any questions!

St. Charles Public Library

All students are eligible for a St. Charles Public Library card. Check out the FAQ to learn how to obtain a card for you child.

Donate to pay off Student Lunch Debt

District 303 has created a Pushcoin link to donate to student food accounts with negative balances. Please feel free to donate if you are able to do so! Every little bit helps!