Thompson Friday Forecast

Good afternoon and happy weekend TMS Community! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Thompson Middle School Curriculum Night (slides and a feedback form are below). It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces throughout our hallways. It’s no wonder we have such amazing students at Thompson. They are supported by an equally amazing group of parents and guardians.

One of the most valuable parts of Curriculum Night is the opportunity to strengthen the partnership and trust between our school and our families. I encourage you to take advantage of opportunities throughout the year to be involved at Thompson, visit our building, and see firsthand the many great things happening each day.

I recognize the faith and trust you place in us when you send your child to school each day. Schools operate in loco parentis, “in the place of a parent,” during the school day. When your child is at Thompson, we understand that we have been entrusted with a responsibility that goes far beyond academics. We are responsible for helping keep your child safe, supporting their well-being, and creating an environment where they can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

As a parent myself, I understand the trust it takes to place your child in someone else’s care each day. We do not take that trust for granted. We are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside you, knowing that our shared goal is to support your child and help them thrive.

Thank you for partnering with us and trusting us with what matters most: your children. Please stay connected, take advantage of opportunities to be involved at Thompson, and don’t hesitate to reach out when you have questions or concerns. We are grateful to be on this journey with you and look forward to making their Thompson experience a great one.

Have a wonderful weekend and Roll Thunder!

Dr. Matt Clark

Thompson Principal

If you missed Curriculum Night, please click on the picture below to view important information!

Please find a link here to submit your feedback on our annual Curriculum Night.

On Wednesday, September 2nd, students will participate in Safety Day to practice our emergency procedures. Drills will include:

• Bus evacuation (for students who arrive by bus in the morning)
  

• Fire drill
  

• Lockdown drill (with support from the St. Charles Police Department)
  

• Severe weather drill
  
  

These drills help us ensure that students know what to do in the event of an emergency.

If you would like your student to opt out of the lockdown drill, please email samuel.pasholk@d303.org.

Hello All! We wanted to take a moment to welcome you to Thompson Middle School. Starting a new school year can be very overwhelming and exciting. We want each student to know that we are here to support them. Since we haven’t had the opportunity to meet, we thought we would introduce ourselves and provide some general information.

Students may reach out to us by completing the Student Service check-in form that is listed on the Thompson website, under the students tab. This form is monitored and prioritized by Student Services staff during school hours only. Once the form is completed a Student Services staff member will follow up in a timely manner.

We hope the year is starting out well for you and your student. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us! Counselors have been assigned to students based on grade level and their last name. Please see the photo below to determine your child’s counselor.

¡Hola a todos! Queremos tomar un momento para darles la bienvenida al Instituto Thompson. Empezar un nuevo curso escolar puede resultar abrumador y emocionante a la vez. Queremos que cada estudiante sepa que estamos aquí para apoyarle. Como aún no hemos tenido la oportunidad de conocernos, hemos pensado en presentarnos y ofrecerles información general.

Los estudiantes pueden ponerse en contacto con nosotros rellenando el formulario de contacto de Servicios al Estudiante que aparece en la página web de Thompson, en la pestaña «Estudiantes». El personal de Servicios al Estudiante revisa y da prioridad a este formulario únicamente en horario escolar. Una vez rellenado el formulario, un miembro del personal de Servicios al Estudiante se pondrá en contacto con el estudiante a la mayor brevedad posible.

Esperamos que el año haya empezado bien para ustedes y para sus hijos. Si tienen alguna pregunta, ¡no duden en ponerse en contacto con nosotros! Se han asignado tutores a los estudiantes en función de su curso y su apellido. Consulten la foto que aparece a continuación para saber quién es el tutor de su hijo.

The St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 Board of Education voted on August 10, 2026, to place a ballot initiative on the November 3 ballot asking the community whether the District should issue bonds to fund maintenance needs and educational facility improvements. Read the full press release here.

La Junta Educativa del Distrito Escolar de la Unidad Comunitaria 303 de St. Charles votó el 10 de agosto de 2026 a favor de incluir una iniciativa en la papeleta electoral del 3 de noviembre en la que se pregunta a la comunidad si el distrito debería emitir bonos para financiar las necesidades de mantenimiento y las mejoras de las instalaciones educativas. Lee aquí el comunicado de prensa completo.

HR Imaging is the company we use. The link to order pictures is now live.

To contact HR Imaging with questions: https://shop.hrimaging.com/pws/contactus.aspx

Attention parents of incoming 6th 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 which is August 12, 2026. Please note - a sport physical is not the same as a school physical! You may turn the required forms into the main office or email a copy to TMSC-Nurses@d303.org . If you need resources or have an appointment scheduled after the first day of school, please contact the nurses at 331-228-3104. Thanks! Diane Isbrandt, Certified School Nurse TMS

The TMS Crochet Club is looking for parents, grandparents, and community volunteers to help students learn to crochet—from basic stitches to more complex projects! We always need more helping hands to make this club a success.

Volunteers meet with us in the LRC once a month. Drop-in volunteers are welcome—you do not need to commit to every month!

Interested in helping? Please contact Annie.Leppin@d303.org or Kathy.Schiltz@d303.org.

We would love to have you join us!

The Thompson Middle School Fall Musical will have auditions on August 24-25-26 after school, signup information will be available August 17th! Here are the dates you need to know, contact Michelle Rybski if you have any questions.

In D303, we value the opportunity to provide a community of care and support to our families, especially those faced with financial hardship.

If your family is currently experiencing a significant financial need, our community partnerships have several supports available for families including: school clothes/shoes, winter coats/accessories, school supplies, toiletries, holiday meals, and/or holiday gifts. If you would like to be considered for any of these supports, please complete Family Resource Form by September 11, 2026.

En D303, valoramos la oportunidad de proveer una comunidad de cuidado y apoyo a nuestras familias, especialmente a aquellas que enfrentan dificultades financieras.

Si su familia está experimentando actualmente una necesidad financiera significativa, nuestras asociaciones comunitarias tienen varios apoyos disponibles para las familias, incluyendo: ropa/calzado para la escuela, abrigos/accesorios de invierno, materiales escolares, artículos de aseo personal, comidas para los días festivos, y/o regalos para navidad. Si desea que se le tenga en cuenta para cualquiera de estas ayudas, por favor, rellene este formulario. Para ser considerado, es fundamental que complete esta encuesta a más tardar el viernes 11 de septiembre.

Everyday math strategies help us connect what we are learning in class to situations we experience outside of school. This week, students are working with ratios, scaled drawings, and transformations. We can see these concepts in everyday activities such as comparing quantities in a recipe, using a map or blueprint to understand scale, and sliding, flipping, or turning objects. Making these connections helps students understand why we use these math skills and how they apply to the world around us.

• Ratios: Compare amounts just like adjusting ingredients in a recipe.

• Scale: Make something bigger or smaller just like using a map or blueprint.

• Transformations: Slide, flip, or turn just like moving a game piece.

Shout-out: A BIG shout-out to our students who keep making those math connections and showing what you know! Keep it up!

Math is everywhere! We are discovering how these skills show up in everyday life. Sometimes we even use math without even realizing it! 😊 Go math!!!!!

Builders Club is a middle school community service club that is part of Kiwanis International. The high school club is called Key Club and both East and North High Schools have a Key Club. Builders Club empowers students to work together to improve the lives of others by completing acts of service. Builders club performs a variety of community service projects such as the following:

• volunteering at the Northern Illinois Food Bank…family members get to participate, too.

• putting together lunches for Lazarus House in St. Charles.

• recognizing military veterans on Veterans Day.

When are the meetings?

• First Informational Meeting will be Thursday, September 3rd from 7:15-7:45 AM in room 225.

• Most months there will be two meetings. NOTE: Sometimes an additional meeting will be added but not often.

If interested, please contact Mr. Simone at the following email: david.simone@d303.org.

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!

Important Rules to Remember while attending both North and East High School football games this fall:

1. All students must be with an adult.

2. They are not allowed to congregate in front of the concession stands or under the bleachers.

3. They need a school ID to enter.

4. Any behavior issues will be reported back to their home school administration for action.

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.

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!

Mrs. Michelle Woodring - Assistant Principal

Mr. Ryan Wood - Assistant Principal

Mr. Sam Pasholk - Dean of Students

Ms. Christine Ellis - Dean of Students

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/

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