Make Your Voice Heard! Take the D303 Facilities Survey

Superintendent Dr. Paul Gordon shared an update this week on the School Board’s discussion of the Final Report submitted by the D303 Communitywide Education Facilities Committee.

D303 launched a communitywide Facilities Survey this week. As the Board considers potential facilities investments, we want input from all community members on this key question: What do you want your schools to look like and do for our students over the next 30 years?

And to help the community understand the current state of D303 facilities, Dr. Gordon shared a video recap of the Facilities Committee’s work and findings. Please take a little bit of time to watch the video and make your voice heard by taking the survey!

¡Haz oír tu voz! Participa en la encuesta sobre las instalaciones del Distrito 303

El superintendente, el Dr. Paul Gordon, compartió esta semana información actualizada sobre las discusiones de la Junta Educativa en torno al informe final presentado por el Comité Comunitario de Instalaciones Educativas del Distrito 303.

El D303 ha puesto en marcha esta semana una encuesta comunitaria sobre las instalaciones. Ahora que la Junta Educativa está valorando posibles inversiones en instalaciones, queremos conocer la opinión de todos los miembros de la comunidad sobre esta cuestión clave: ¿Cómo te gustaría que fueran tus escuelas y qué te gustaría que ofrecieran a nuestros estudiantes durante los próximos 30 años?

Para ayudar a la comunidad a comprender el estado actual de las instalaciones del D303, el Dr. Gordon ha compartido un vídeo resumen del trabajo y de las conclusiones del Comité de Instalaciones. Tómate unos minutos para ver el vídeo y ¡haz oír tu voz participando en la encuesta!

Final 8th Grade Celebrations

With the final two days of school fast approaching, I wanted to share some reminders regarding our 8th graders. The awards assembly and luncheon will take place on Wednesday, May 27th, during 5th and 6th periods. The 8th Grade Awards Assembly will begin at 11:30 a.m. in our main gymnasium and provides us with the opportunity to recognize some of our 8th graders for outstanding accomplishments both this year and throughout their middle school journey. The doors will open at 11:00 a.m. at Door #4 by the gymnasium entrance.

We will also be live streaming the event here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/st-charles/organization/177450/thompson-middle-scho

Regarding our 8th Grade Picnic, the menu will consist of the following, and we will also have a gluten-free option available:

Pizza
Chips (variety of options)
Desserts
Water

As preparations are being made for the Picnic, the PTO is in need of volunteers for both setup and teardown. If you are available and able to assist, please click on the link below:

👉 SignUpGenius Volunteer Signup

In addition, students will be cleaning out their lockers on Tuesday, May 26th, and teams will also be distributing 8th Grade Promotion Cards that day so they can safely make it home in your child’s backpack.

To conclude our 8th Grade celebrations on Wednesday, May 27th, we are planning a clap-out at 1:47 p.m. at Door #4 by the gymnasium. All are welcome.

Thank you for a wonderful three years, and thank you for your continued partnership as your child navigated their middle school journey!

Thompson Middle School is incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated and generous PTO community. Thanks to the amazing support of our parent volunteers, staff, and sponsors, the 8th Grade Dance last Friday was an unforgettable evening for our students — full of fun, laughter, and cherished memories.

The night was a true celebration. Our students enjoyed a safe, well-organized event filled with music, dancing, and special touches that made the evening feel magical. From the decorated hallways to the glowing cafeteria, every detail contributed to a joyful and secure environment where students could simply enjoy being together and celebrate this special milestone.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our 8th grade teachers, SRO Wold, and all the staff, parents, and supporters who came out to help supervise, cheer on the students, and contribute to a smooth, safe, and fun-filled night. Your presence meant so much!

Special thanks to Diana Kruis and Courtney Habas along with all of our committee members for all of their support and planning.

Dear D303 Families,

We are excited to share that beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, D303 will be moving to a new Student Information System called Synergy.

For families and students, this means two new online portals for you to access important information: ParentVUE and StudentVUE. These will replace Home Access Center (HAC) as the way you stay connected with your student's gradebook, attendance, report cards, and so much more.

This transition is a step forward for our district, and our staff have been hard at work preparing for it. Behind the scenes, teams have been setting up the new system, transferring student data from our current system to Synergy, and training D303 employees so we are ready to support staff, students, and families.

What you need to know right now:

Home Access Center (HAC) will close on Friday, June 5, 2026. HAC needs to go offline so we can complete the data conversion to the new system. Once it closes, it will no longer be accessible.
Please view and save your student's report cards before June 5, 2026.

In July and August, we will share more information about:

Creating your ParentVUE accounts
Logging in and accessing the new portals
A navigation overview to help you find what you need in the new portal

If you have questions about HAC or need help accessing it before it closes, please reach out to your school's front office.

Thank you for your patience and partnership as we prepare for this exciting change. We look forward to introducing you to ParentVUE and StudentVUE later this summer!

Sincerely,

D303 Communications

📢 Material Pickup Days, including Picture Days

Tuesday, July 28th from 1:00-7:00 pm
Thursday, July 30th from 1:00-7:00 pm only

📢 WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) for ALL incoming 6th graders

Thursday, August 6th from 2:00-3:30 pm

Student-led tours and team-building activities. WEB means ALL 6th graders are welcome!

📢 Jump Start * by Registration Only*

Session 1: Monday, August 3rd & Tuesday, August 4th from 8:30-11:30 am
Session 2: Wednesday, August 5th & Thursday, August 6th from 8:30-11:30 am

Blast off into a summer full of reading and participate in our Thompson/Wredling Summer Reading Launch! From May 28 to August 19, track your reading journey on our bookmark through the galaxy.

⭐ Color in one star for every 30 minutes you read.
🪐Color in a planet when you complete a mission.

☀️ Win prizes when you return to school!

The more you read and explore, the farther your adventure travels through space! Keep track of your progress and see how many stars and planets you can collect before the end of summer. 💫

Check out our VIDEO for more details. Bookmarks can be picked up in the LRC or downloaded HERE.

Happy reading from your Middle School LRC Directors!

¡Despega hacia un verano lleno de lectura y participa en nuestra campaña de lectura de verano de Thompson/Wredling! Del 28 de mayo al 19 de agosto, sigue tu viaje de lectura por la galaxia con nuestro marcador de libros.

⭐ Colorea una estrella por cada 30 minutos que leas.
🪐Colorea un planeta cuando completes una misión.

☀️ ¡Gana premios cuando vuelvas al colegio!

Cuanto más leas y explores, ¡más lejos llegará tu aventura por el espacio! Lleva un registro de tu progreso y comprueba cuántas estrellas y planetas puedes reunir antes de que termine el verano. 💫

Para más detalles, echa un vistazo a nuestro VIDEO. Los marcapáginas se pueden recoger en el LRC o descargar AQUÍ.

¡Feliz lectura de parte de los directores de LRC de su escuela secundaria!

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!

Dear Parents,

Please do not forget to pick up all medications by the last day of school! Those medicines not picked up by an adult by May 27th, will need to be disposed of on the last day at dismissal time. The only medications that can be given to a student to transport home are those that are allowed to be self carried (Epi Pens or inhalers). If there is a self carry form on file for one of those medications, please remind your student to stop in and pick up medication before leaving on the last day otherwise plan on having an adult pick them up.

All medication orders must be renewed each school year. Forms are linked below.

MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION

ASTHMA

LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES

DIABETES

Self-Carry Form

Appointments for the required K, 6th grade and 9th grade physicals tend to fill up quickly and should be scheduled now! Please submit the completed physicals and/or immunizations to the respective school offices as they are done. They can also be emailed to the nurses at TMS at TMSC-Nurses@d303.org.The form is linked below and is different then the Sport Physical form. Forms are required to be submitted for review prior to the first day of school (August 12th). Dental exams are also required for 6th and 9th grade students. They can be completed within 18 months of May 15th, 2027. A vision examination and form is also required for those students transferring into TMS from outside of Illinois.

DENTAL FORM

VISION FORM

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

The health office is closed during the summer months. I will return for limited hours beginning in early August. Please contact me if there are new medical concerns for your child or if your child will need a health plan at school.

Have a safe and healthy summer!

Diane Isbrandt BSN, M.Ed.

Professional Educator License-School Nurse

diane.isbrandt@d303.org

331-228-3104-Phone

331-228-3488- Fax

Thank you for such a wonderful year filled with laughter, learning, and memorable moments!

This past year, I have been called “that lady,” “the math teacher,” “the math helper,” “Mrs. Zitla,” “Mrs. N,” “Mrs. Nutella,” “Mrs. Z,” and “Mrs. Zitella.” No matter what I am called, I will always be there for our Thompson students. Each name reminds me of the connections we built both inside and outside the classroom, and I am grateful for each every moment!

At the beginning of the school year, students were not always racing to come work with me. In fact, some students would probably have chosen just about anything else first! But somewhere between learning math facts, problem-solving, and a few encouraging conversations, something changed. By the middle of the school year, if not sooner, students began seeking me out. They realized that extra math support helped them grow stronger, more confident, and more successful. Watching that shift in perspective has been one of the most rewarding parts of my position, and I truly love what I do here at Thompson!

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your child’s mathematical journey this year. It has been a privilege to watch all of our Thompson students grow in confidence, problem-solving skills, and perseverance. From celebrating successes to working through challenges, this year has been filled with moments I will always treasure. Always remember,

Keep moving forward!

Laziness kills AMBITION

Anger kills WISDOM

Fear kills DREAMS

Ego kills GROWTH

Jealousy kills PEACE

Doubt kills CONFIDENCE

Now read it backwards…We,ve got this!

Thank you for your support, encouragement, and partnership in learning making this a successful school year. Enjoy your summer!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Zitella

El verano se pasa volando. No desperdicies horas valiosas al final recorriendo la ciudad y enfrentándote a las multitudes para comprar los útiles escolares.

Ordena ahora con School Tool Box y tacha las compras de regreso a clases de tu lista en solo 5 minutos. Los artículos se entregan justo a tiempo para el primer día de clases.

Visita SchoolToolBox.com y listo: clic, envío y terminado. ¡Disfruta tu verano! ?

https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=107060

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!

Nuevo Episodio del Podcast "Voces del D303): Necesidades de las Instalaciones Educativas

El episodio más reciente del podcast del distrito incluye visitas a la escuela primaria Wild Rose y a la preparatoria St. Charles North, con el fin de ofrecer a la comunidad una visión de primera mano de los retos a los que se enfrentan a diario los estudiantes, el personal y las familias del distrito D303 en lo que respecta a las instalaciones. Echa un vistazo a este fragmento con Joe Benoit, Director Atlético de la Preparatoria St. Charles North

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!