Thompson Friday Forecast

Good afternoon Thompson families. It has been another great week at Thompson Middle School, and I continue to be impressed by the way our students are settling into the school year. We are seeing students build new relationships, navigate new routines, and demonstrate the kindness, responsibility, and respect that we expect from our Thunder community.

A special thank-you goes to our Thompson PTO for putting together an incredible 6th Grade Social Kick-Off (pictures below). It was a tremendous success and gave our newest Thunder students an opportunity to connect, have fun, and begin building the relationships that will make Thompson feel like home. We appreciate the time and energy our PTO puts into creating these experiences for our students.

A Note about Lunches

We recently implemented a new cafeteria seating structure, and I want to provide some additional context after hearing questions and feedback from families. During the first week of school, students were informed that they would select a table where they would sit for the remainder of the first quarter. This structure is common in middle schools, including Wredling MS, and allows us to create a more manageable lunch environment. This will also help us work towards getting students outside for part of their lunch. Designated tables give us a system for sending smaller groups of students outside safely rather than having an entire lunch period outside at once.

Students will have an opportunity to select a different table each quarter, and we will make individual adjustments when circumstances warrant. Students who need to make a change can speak with their counselor or an administrator in the cafeteria.

Curriculum Night

A reminder that Curriculum Night is next Wednesday, August 26, from 6:00–8:00 PM. This is an important opportunity to meet your child's teachers, learn more about the curriculum and expectations for the year, and better understand your child's experience at Thompson. Additional information is included below.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we begin what is shaping up to be another outstanding year at Thompson. Every student is writing their own story this year, and we are excited to be part of it.

Dr. Matt Clark

Thompson Principal

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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.

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.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This past Tuesday and Thursday, students completed the Fall iReady Reading and Math assessments. For students that were unable to test those days, they will complete testing during tutorial time, and a makeup testing session will be conducted on Thursday, August 27th during 1st-3rd periods.

If you need additional guidance on how to view your child's iReady scores, please see the iReady Scores Parent Access document for more information.

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

Thank you,

TMS Admin.

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!

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 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.

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/