Daily Announcements thursday, February 11th, 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!!

TIGER ROAR REGISTRATION IS OPEN! REGISTER ONLINE: OR GET A REGISTRATION FORM FROM YOUR PE TEACHER REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE JANUARY 23 RD FOR $5 OFF REGISTRATION FEES!

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

ART CLUB We're running Art Club a little differently second semester. We're focusing on 10 careers in the Arts. Each Tuesday meeting with run from 3:00-3:45 in room 2113, and a different career will be highlighted each time we meet. The cost will remain $20. Date Art Career 1/12 Photography 1/19 Interior Design 1/26 Cosmetology 2/2 Fashion Design 2/9 Animation 2/16 Landscape Design 2/23 Muralist 3/1 Art Therapy 3/8 Culinary Arts 3/15 Tattooing

If you are interested in shaving your head during an all-school event on March 18th, 2016, please visit our school's St. Baldrick’s website: /events/mypage/11761/201 6 Last year, Thompson Tigers raised $19,935 for St. Baldricks. Can you help us get to $20,000? If you have any questions about how to register, please don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Engfer at or talk to Mrs. Lagger in the PE department.

Please register on our EventBrite site: Payment is due at the tournament. Cash or checks will be accepted. Please make your checks out to Thompson Junior High School. All proceeds will be donated to St. Baldrick’s. Interested in participating in St. Baldrick’s, but not too sure about shaving your head? Join our 2nd annual Bags Tournament! Saturday, February 27th, 9am Thompson Junior High Gymnasium $5/team Double Elimination All ages are welcome! If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Lagger or contact Mrs. Engfer at

Purchase your 2016 St. Baldrick's Event T-Shirt! Only $12! Get a tshirt order form and return it to Mrs. Lagger in the gymnasium by February 15 th, Extra copies of the order form will be in the main office & on Mrs. Engfer’s website. Cash or checks are accepted. Please make your check out to Thompson Junior High School. All profits will be donated to St. Baldrick’s Show your support for this wonderful cause by wearing this shirt on March 18 th, 2016 for the all-school assembly! Would you like to add to your wardrobe and help out a wonderful cause?

OHS Dance Team Winter Mini Camp Learn dance technique and a routine from the OHS Pantherettes Dance Team! Both girls & boys are welcome! 2-DAY CLINIC – Wednesday, Feb. 17 th & Thursday, Feb. 18 th 4:30-6:30pm in the OHS Cafeteria HALF-TIME PERFORMANCE – Friday, Feb. 19 th during the Oswego vs. Plainfield North basketball game COST: $35 – includes t-shirt and 2 tickets to the game. Register online at: oswego.8to18.com (no www) For the OHS Dance K-8 Winter Mini-Camp Registration must be completed by Tues., Feb. 9 th to be guaranteed a t-shirt! See Mrs. Lagger with any questions.

HOOPS FOR HEART Friday, February 12 th Knock Out Tournament During PE classes $5 to participate Turn in money to your PE/health teacher T-shirt included in registration (distributed Wednesday, 2/10) Knock Out Championship Winners from each PE class will compete in the championship during the Hoops for Heart assembly TURN IN YOUR MONEY BY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 th !

Are you a super reader? The Rebecca Caudill and Tiger Tales award programs end February 22, If you have read any of these books, come to the LRC to claim your prize. After reading three books, you qualify for a free dessert! All quizzes must be done by Feb. 22.

PAY ATTENTION!!! ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE MADE, MARK THE DATE IF YOU WANT YOUR HOMEROOM TO TAKE PART IN PERFECT ATTENDANCE REWARDS…JUST BE HERE EVERYDAY, ON TIME!

Congratulations! THE PERFECT ATTENDANCE THREE DAY CHALLENGE WAS WON BY: MRS. CUMMINGS MR. PUCKETT AND MRS. SACKMANN EVERY STUDENT IN HOMEROOM WILL RECEIVE 5 TIGER TOKENS.

Character Counts-Trustworthiness A large part of Trustworthiness is having Integrity. What is Integrity? It means that you are honest with yourself and others. It’s matching what you do with what you believe. Your values tell you to support, respect, strengthen and build others up. You are confident because you know yourself. Others have confidence in you because they can depend on you to be consistent with what you say and do. Talk about doing the right thing, even if it is not the popular thing. Give examples! Wilson, 2015

ATTENTION TIGER ARTISTS We have three Art Shows coming up and Mrs. Robinson needs your entries before Thursday, February 24th! Only 25 entries are allowed per show! Friday Feb. 26th-Art Showcase; TJHS Saturday March 5th-Jr High Fine Arts Fest; Bednarcik Saturday April 2nd-Hometown Expo; OHS Drop your artwork entries off to Mrs. R in room 2113!

OPEN GYM  (1) ONE DAY HOMEROOM PERFECT ATTENDANCE- CHOOSE TO SAY PLEDGE OR DESIGN A BULLETIN BOARD  (2) TWO DAYS HOMEROOM PERFECT ATTENDANCE – CHOOSE TO SAY PLEDGE OR DESIGN A BULLETIN BOARD OR 3 TIGER TOKENS PER STUDENT  (3) THREE DAYS HOMEROOM PERFECT ATTENDANCE- CHOOSE TO SAY PLEDGE OR DESIGN A BULLETIN BOARD OR 3 TIGER TOKENS PER STUDENT OR OPEN GYM  (4) FOUR DAYS HOMEROOM PERFECT ATTENDANCE CHOOSE TO SAY PLEDGE OR DESIGN A BULLETIN BOARD OR 3 TIGER TOKENS PER STUDENT OR OPEN GYM OR 5 TIGER TOKENS PER STUDENT 3 TIGER TOKENS PLEDGE/BULLETIN BOARD 5 TIGER TOKENS FEBRUARY 16 – FEBRUARY 19

WALKING IN OR OUT OF THE CAFETERIA? WALKING IN OR OUT OF THE OFFICE? WALKING IN THE FRONT HALLWAY? IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO EVEN ONE OF THESE, THEN YOU’RE SEEING THE BULLETIN BOARDS YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS DECORATED! IF YOU WANT TO DECORATE A BULLETIN BOARD…… BE ON TIME !!!!!! BE HERE EVERYDAY!!!!!

INTERESTED ART STUDENTS!! AP Studio Art students, NAHS (National Art Honor Society), and OHS Art Club students are visiting Thompson Jr. High on Feb. 23rd, after school, from 3-4:00 pm to answer your questions! Please RSVP to Mrs. Robinson in 2113, so she knows how many of you to expect!