Daily Announcements thursday, OCTOBER 22nd, 2015

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

Thompson Junior High School Outdoor Education 2015 When are we going? October 28 th, 29 th, 30 th (Wed, Thurs, Friday- field trips are during the school day ) Where are we going and what are we doing? Lincoln Marsh Natural Area-Wheaton Initiatives/Team Building Morton Arboretum- Field Study (Ecosystem Comparisons) Waakeesha Forest Preserve- (Survival, Predator/Prey, Orienteering, Art)

SAVE THE DATE! Thompson’s 4 th annual 5k & 1 mile fun run Saturday, April 23 rd Watch for announcement when registration opens!

T-shirt Design contest Calling all artists! We need a logo for the 2015 Tiger Roar 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run! The winning design will be on all of the t- shirts printed for the run on Saturday, April 23 rd ! Submit your design to Miss Bois or Mrs. Lagger by Friday, November 6 th

ART CLUB We will be running not one, but two sessions of Art Club this school year; one in November and December, and another in January and February. We will meet in Mrs. Robinson's room, 2113, on Mondays from 3-4 PM. Space is limited so please see Mrs. Robinson for a permission slip this week to reserve your spot!

FALL INTRAMURALS Fall intramurals begin next Tuesday, October 27. We will be playing basketball every Tuesday and Thursday after school until 4:30. All students from all grade levels are invited to attend. The cost is a ridiculously low $10. Don’t miss this opportunity! Get a permission slip from Mrs. Harper, Mr. Parlier, or from your P.E. teacher.

NJHS STUDENTS The meeting has been rescheduled for this Thursday, October 22nd! Remember to get your lunch right away and meet in the MPR. We will be meeting for all of 5th period!

This Fall, Thompson is presenting a new event… It’s the… Wait for it… So much suspense… Details will appear soon—you’ve been warned…

Pillar of the Month: respect Topic: respectfully disagreeing Quote of the Month “I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me” --Dudley Field Malone (lawyer in early 1900’s) Discuss what this quote means. how can we learn something during a disagreement? Are we learning about the other person or about ourselves? Character Counts! Wilson, 2015

This Friday---it’s a great day to… SHOW YOUR STRIPES!!! This Friday is FLANNEL FRIDAY! Channel your inner lumberjack, hipster, or flannel-tastic fahsionista by sporting your favorite flannel gear!

Who: Only those who know how to have a good time When: Friday, October 30 from 6-7:30 PM Why: To party What: Candy, pizza, pop, snacks, The Haunted Hallway, costumes (optional), ghoulish games, creepy challenges, prizes, spooky selfie station, poppin' music, terrifying decor, free stuff, and surprises