Daily Announcements tuesday, November 24th, 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

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!

It’s finally time to start … Thompson’s Holiday Club! Holiday Caroling Club Information 2015 Thompson’s Holiday Club starts on Tuesday, November 17 th, after school in the choir room! Don’t miss the chance to learn how to go caroling with your friends! See Mrs. Kleinmaier for details

SIGN A HOLIDAY LUNCH Student Council will set up a table at lunch for you to sign a card for our Veterans. These cards will go to Veterans in nursing homes to brighten their spirits this holiday season. Please stop by and sign one during your lunch or at our basketball games!

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

Character Counts! Pillar of the Month: CARING Our experiences are the greatest influence on what kind of person we become. Answer these questions (privately) to discover some of the things that make you, you! If you don’t have time in homeroom, do this at home, it is worth getting to know yourself! What were the 3 most positive events in your life? What were the 3 most negative events in your life? What are your 5 greatest strengths? Are you using these strengths everyday? What are your 3 greatest weaknesses or things you would like to change about yourself? List 2 accomplishments that made you feel proud. Wilson, 2015

TOYS FOR TOTS As of today, we have collected 94 toys as a school. Way to go tigers! In first place so far is Mrs. Davini/Ms. Bois’s homeroom with 18 toys. In second place so far is Mrs. Springsteen’s class with 16 toys. In third place so far is Mrs. Hearne, Ms. McCoy, Ms. Lee and Mrs. Tharp’s homerooms with 7 toys. Remember, the top two collecting homerooms will have doughnuts provided AND earn free time in the gym! Our first school goal is 200 toys. Once we reach 200, then we will randomly draw names from students that have donated toys to win candy prizes! Once we reach 500 toys, we will randomly draw names from students that have donated to win prizes from local businesses!

BASKETBALL The 8 th grade basketball team defeated Jewel last night in both games. Strong second half defense led Joey Neiesman propelled the Tigers to a 54 – 43 victory in the first game. Jack Kahoun led the offense with 18 points, while Will Wainscott added 16 points, AJ freund contributed with 14 points and Joey Niesman chipped in with 6 points. The Tigers won the second game 47 – 16. Ryan Lemerman led the offense with 12 points and Aiden Williams added 11 points. Marchello Nelson, Tommy Picha, Steven Watts, Bennett Wojcik, and Damien Barraza also contributed in the win. Reminder: There is no 8 th grade basketball practice after school.