Thompson Friday Forecast

Good evening Thompson parents and guardians. As we enter into the second semester of this school year, we also begin planning for next school year. That is why the only message this week pertains to exploratory course selection for the 2026–2027 school year. Emails are being sent this evening at 4:30PM to our current 6th and 7th grade families with all of the information, links, and forms needed to review options and submit selections by Friday, January 23rd—while our 8th graders are already deep into high school planning, This process is an important next step for our 6th and 7th grade students as we build next year’s schedule.

Thank you for your partnership, and have a wonderful weekend!

Bear Down & Roll Thunder!

Dr. Matt Clark

Thompson Principal

State-Mandated Health Lessons Beginning January 13th

Dear TMS Families,

This message serves as a gentle reminder regarding the upcoming state-mandated Health lessons that will take place during students’ PE/Health classes beginning January 13.

As previously shared, students will participate in lessons focused on Mental Health Awareness, including recognizing signs of suicide, and Erin’s Law, which provides age-appropriate sexual abuse prevention education. These lessons will be led by a member of our Student Support Services Team (counselors, social workers, psychologists) and co-facilitated with a wellness (PE/Health) teacher.

The purpose of these lessons is to help students build awareness, learn how to seek help for themselves or others, and understand the trusted resources available to them. All instruction follows district guidelines and Illinois state requirements.

Illinois School Code allows parents and guardians to have their student opt out of specific content. If you choose to opt your student out of a particular lesson, please complete the Curriculum Opt Out Form within one week after receiving this letter. If you have questions or would like to discuss the content further, please feel free to reach out to the school.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting the health and well-being of our students.

Sincerely,

TMS Administration

The annual vision and hearing screenings mandated by the Illinois Department of Public Health will be completed January 12th through January 16th at TMS. All 8th grade students, those in special education programs, those students new to d303, and those whose teachers have requested will be screened. If your child has glasses, please remind them to bring them on those days. Please contact Diane Isbrandt, PEL-CSN at 331-228-3104 for questions or concerns.

D303 Discipline Advisory Committee

The D303 Discipline Advisory Committee is currently seeking participation from interested parents/guardians. The committee is structured to include representation from across the District, including community members, staff, and Administration.

The primary outcome of the committee is to review and update the District's discipline procedures. This work includes: Reviewing current discipline guidelines to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements. Aligning the District's student discipline procedures and student handbooks with current state legislation and policy updates.

The 2025-26 Meeting Schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, February 4
Wednesday, February 18
Wednesday, March 4
Wednesday, March 18
Wednesday, April 8

The committee meets from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at the Lincoln Professional Development Center, Room 106. Interested participants should complete this form to express interest. The deadline for participation requests is Friday, January 23, 2026.

High School Counselor visits are right around the corner. East and Compass Counselors will be visiting on Tuesday, January 20 and North will visit on Thursday, January 22. Students will be meeting 1:1 with their respective counselors during each period throughout the day. If there are any questions please reach out to Mr. Cortina or Mrs. Gary, TMS Counselors.

Dear 8th Grade Students & Parents,

We are excited to invite you to St. Charles North High School’s Future North Star Night on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This special event will start in our auditorium and is designed to give you and your child an opportunity to learn more about the academic programs and resources available at our school.

During the evening, you will have the chance to:

Meet and speak with department chairs and teachers from various courses.
Meet your student's counselor to learn more about academic, college/career, and social/emotional supports at North.
Explore our school’s offerings and ask any questions you may have about your upcoming Freshmen year.
Visit our school store, which will be open throughout the event.

We encourage you to attend this informative event and take full advantage of the opportunity to connect with our staff, ask questions, and get a glimpse of what it means to be a North Star!

We look forward to welcoming you to North Star Nation and can’t wait to see you January 15th!

Future Saints Families:

We are thrilled to invite you to Freshman AP Night on January 14th at 5:30 p.m. in the Norris Cultural Arts Center, a special event designed to introduce you to the exciting Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities available to your incoming freshman at St. Charles East High School.

Prior to the beginning of Future Saints Night, this session will provide valuable insights into:

The differences between AP World History and AP Human Geography—two dynamic options for freshman social studies.
The benefits of starting the AP journey early and how it prepares students for college and beyond.
The prestigious AP Capstone Diploma program and how your student can earn this distinguished recognition.

Our team will also answer common questions about the AP Program and share how these courses help students build skills for success.

Don’t miss this opportunity to help your student make an informed decision and start their high school journey on the right track!

For more details, please see the attached flyer. We look forward to meeting you at Freshman AP Night and helping your student unlock their full potential.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we have completed the Fall i-Ready Diagnostic, please click on the links below for how to access your student’s results.

How to login to see your child’s scores

Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child’s counselor.

Thank you.

Wristbands ON SALE NOW!

Friday, February 6th | 5:30-7:30 PM | Thompson Gyms

Come in your winter best or as you are for an enchanting night of frosty fun!

$15 all-inclusive wristband includes:

⛄ Pizza & Drinks
⛄ Candy bar
⛄ Professional photo booths with photo printing
⛄ Top DJ spinning favorite beats
⛄ Icy Glam Tattoo Station and more!

$15 Wristbands purchase via PushCoin.

Happy New Year!

The beginning of a new year has so much to offer. A new year brings a fresh start with new opportunities to learn, grow and challenge ourselves. In mathematics, this is a great time to reflect on all that we have learned and accomplished so far and set meaningful goals for the months ahead of us.

Whether we are making a goal to improve our fact fluency, problem solving strategies, and/or improving our homework completion, all steps count. Just remember, if you make mistakes, they are not setbacks. Making mistakes is a huge part of the learning process and can sometimes lead to the best outcomes.

Let’s move into 2026 with curiosity, persistence, and a positive mindset.Let’s make clear and attainable goals staying focused and committed to what we want to achieve. Wishing everyone a great new year with new adventures and so much success!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Zitella

***Shout-Out to all of our students for returning to school with a positive mindset and a successful goal in mind.

Math Tip: Visualize word problems, underline key information, and connect math to real life when solving problems. This builds both understanding and confidence.

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!

This awesome dance party is a public event and will take place in the small gymnasium at St. Charles North High School. The Project Dance proceeds support organizations within our district and our community that involve individuals with Special Needs. We provide a safe and comfortable environment where anyone and everyone is invited, no special attire is needed!

Interested in a new challenge?

St. Charles Aquatics Diving is a great opportunity for students to learn an exciting Olympic sport while building strength, confidence, and body control. Gymnasts, cheerleaders, and athletes of all kinds are perfect candidates to try out and join the team, but no prior diving experience is required — beginners are welcome! Athletes will learn proper technique in a safe, supportive environment led by experienced coaches. Diving is a fun way to stay active, make new friends, and develop skills that carry over to other sports.

Practices are at the Norris Recreation Center and St. Charles North High School based on the group. Spots for lessons, diving team and high school team are available! Registration is open through all of January, so make sure you get signed up by going to the St. Charles Aquatics Website or reaching out to Coach Andrew with 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!