Daily Announcements tuesday, February 9th, 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?

If you have white tokens to exchange you must go to the teacher that gave you the original token to get a replacement. Only orange tokens will be accepted at the Depot on Friday. Also, PLEASE DO NOT write your name on the tokens, that way we can re-use them! We also want to let you know that starting this Friday and throughout the rest of the quarter, tokens collected at the Depot will go into either a 6 th, 7 th or 8 th grade bin and whichever grade has the most tokens at the end of the quarter will be rewarded with a movie in the cafeteria on March 4 th. IMPORTANT Tiger Token Info

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 !

Congratulations to Rachel Barry for winning a free book from the Scholastic book fair in March! Her book recommendation was picked as the winning entry. Runners up were Grace Bachara, Anna Buan, and Kayla Kerr. Thanks to everyone who participated by writing a book recommendation in our contest.

Congratulations! Mary Hall correctly guessed the title of the Book of the Month Killer of Enemies in the LRC. Enjoy your Culver’s gift certificate!

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!

LUNCH ROOM BULLETIN BOARD WILL BE DECORATED BY OUR WINNING PERFECT ATTENDANCE HOMEROOMS! CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. MR. SHEBLE, MRS. WOLTMAN AND MR. DESIDERIO

Character Counts-Pillar of the Month: Trustworthiness Be honest Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do Have the courage to do the right thing Build a good reputation Be loyal Quote of the Month “A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” ― Mark TwainMark Twain What does this quote mean? Why does a lie travel so fast? How do you stop lies (& gossip)? Wilson, 2015

Valentines for your Friends! NJHS will be selling Valentines for you to purchase for your friends! Each Valentine will come with a ring pop. Each Valentine will cost $1. Please have your money ready when NJHS visits your homeroom. Valentines will be delivered during homeroom on Friday, February 12 th. NJHS will be selling Valentines for you to purchase for your friends! Each Valentine will come with a ring pop. Each Valentine will cost $1. Please have your money ready when NJHS visits your homeroom. Valentines will be delivered during homeroom on Friday, February 12 th.

COURSE SELECTION FORM DUE DATES Wednesday Feb. 10 th - 7th Grade Thursday Feb. 11 th - 6th Grade If you need an extra copy, please see Mrs. Folley in the main office.

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.