Daily Announcements wednesday, April 27 th, 2016

The Tiger Clause: Our Student Pledge We, the students of Thompson, pledge to: Be on time everyday and put forth our best effort by participating in the learning opportunities offered to us, demonstrate good character at all times and take responsibility for our actions. We pledge to make our school a positive, caring environment in which we respect our differences and where we pull others up instead of putting them down. Wilson, 2014

Let The Thompson Athletic Department Help You! Is Your Sock Game On Point? Tiger Logo Camo Crew $18 “Elite” Style With Tigers $15 If you are interested in looking fabulous on the court, making all the others envious on “crazy sock day” or just keeping your feet toasty this winter, see Mr. Donovan in Room 2359 or Mrs. Clements in the Main Office to purchase a pair!! Hurry, they will go fast!!

Girls! Interested in Running?? OHS HAS 2 RUNNING CAMPS THIS SUMMER FOR GIRLS. THIS IS GREAT FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN CROSS COUNTRY SEE MR. DESIDERIO FOR INFORMATION

PASSING PERIODS Students should not pass through the gym during passing periods…for any reason!

OHS Dance Team HALFTIME tryouts Audition Clinics 4:30-6:30 PM – OHS Fieldhouse Monday, May 2 nd Wednesday, May 4 th Friday, May 6 th Final Tryout Saturday, May 7 th Starting at 9 AM – OHS Dance Room Pick up a tryout packet in the main office. Visit for more information.

Digital Citizenship Reminder Use of devices without teacher/administrator permission may result in stern consequences, including multiple day out of school suspensions. Examples of inappropriate use include, but are not limited to, taking pictures, video, texting, sending, posting, forwarding pictures, videos, messages that can be perceived as threatening or intimidating. If you need further clarity, please see a teacher or administrator.

Hey 7th Graders, would you like to swim with dolphins, snorkel in Coral Reefs, kayak through Mangroves, see alligators up close and personal, and learn about different science careers? These are some of the adventures you can experience on the Splash Into Science spring break trip next year. There is a parent meeting on Thursday, April 7:00PM in the Multipurpose Room at Traughber Junior High. Come learn more about this amazing adventure. If you can’t make the April 21 meeting, there is another parent meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 7:00PM in the Multipurpose room at Thompson Junior High and another on Thursday, April 6:30PM at Plank Junior High. We hope to see you there!

LRC FINES Do you have an LRC fine for overdue book(s)? 1 Tiger Token = 10¢ You can pay up to $1 worth of fines in Tiger Tokens. “Pay” in the LRC.

8 th Grade Scholarship Opportunity The Oswegoland Woman’s Civic Club is awarding current 8 th grade students a “Campership Award”. This will be given to those students who seek to develop or advance their skills in academics or arts over the summer (Band camp, theater camp, robotics camp, art classes, special interest camps or workshops, etc..)!!!! Amount awarded to our school is $250!!! If you are interested, please fill out the application in the Main Office and return it to Mrs. Folley by Wednesday May 4 th !

OHS Dance Team Summer Camp Learn dance technique and a routine from the OHS Pantherettes Dance Team! Both girls & boys are welcome! June AM Thompson Jr. High For students who will be in grades K-8 for the school year Register online at Registration must be completed by Monday, June 13 th to be guaranteed a t-shirt!

This or That? ABC Countdown- I Instagram or Snapchat?

Character Counts Responsibility Planning 101 Planning means figuring our AHEAD OF TIME how to do something so you can proceed efficiently. Planning is purposeful and deliberate. Sometimes you can plan things in your head (Will I wear my red shirt tomorrow or my blue shirt?) Sometimes plans need to be written down. The more detailed your plan is, the more likely it is to succeed. Steps to a Successful Plan: 1.Write a list of things you need to do, then prioritize it by putting a “1” by the most important task, a “2” by the next most important one, etc. 2.Write down when each task needs to be done by—Deadlines! 3.Write down what you will need to accomplish each task (Materials, books, other people to help, etc.) That way you won’t start working on something and then have to stop! 4.Always have a Plan “B” (Backup plan)-Try to predict obstacles (“If it rains Monday, I can mow the lawn on Tuesday before practice.”) This will help you get all of your tasks done! Wilson, 2015

We will be having our last grade-level spirit day for the school year! Show us what you’ve got! 6 th grade—wear white 7 th grade—wear orange 8 th grade—wear black