1. Daily Announcements friday, January 13, 2017

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

4. Lanyards for sale!
Need to print and don’t have your ID? Show your school spirit and keep your student ID safe. Paw print lanyards for sale in the LRC. $2.00 per lanyard.

5. Want a place to hang out with your friends one morning a week?
7th and 8th graders
Want a place to hang out with your friends one morning a week?

6. Do you want to…
enjoy comfy chairs, ping pong, a game of bags, and free snacks? throw a morning breakfast party with your friends or have a birthday celebration for someone? have a place to charge your phone, work on homework, primp for school, or just hang out? If you answered yes to these questions, purchase a ticket to the 7th/8th Grade Lounge at the Tiger Depot!

7. TIGER SAFETY
Please remember to respect each other's personal space, and responsibly keep hands, feet, and other to yourselves. This means games such as necking and 5 star are prohibited. We understand friends play these games with one another, but also know these playful actions can escalate and lead to unwanted outcomes, not only for the participants, but for others in the vicinity. These infractions will be taken seriously, and responded to sternly. Please continue being a Tiger that ROARS!

8. 80% of Success is SHOWING UP!
We want to celebrate those of you that do this EVERYDAY!
Each month we will recognize students with PERFECT ATTENDANCE for that month!
*Students will randomly be drawn for a chance to win some great PRIZES!!!!
YOU MISS SCHOOL YOU MISS OUT!!!

9. Also on Miss Liewald’s website and Tiger’s Tale!
You’ve been asking about it… You’re a part of it… It happens every year…
All sales are online. Visit the link below to place your order:
Write this down or take a pic! 
Also on Miss Liewald’s website and Tiger’s Tale!

10. GAMERS CLUB
Every Monday, beginning November 14, from 3:10-4:10 in the LRC. Bring games and have fun with friends and teachers. Please see Mr. Donovan, Mr. Desiderio, or Mr. LeDeaux with questions.

13. TGIm quote of the week

15. This Saturday, January 14th, the Thompson Robotics Competition Team will participate in the State Championships at Elgin Community College.
Good luck Tigers!

16. Oswego High School Softball Skills Camp 2017
The Oswego Softball Skills camp is a fun camp that is designed for all ability levels.
The camp will feature instruction in the fundamentals of fielding, throwing,
bunting, and base running. Hustle, hard work, developing a positive attitude,
and team work are emphasized daily. Join the Oswego High School Softball
coaching staff and players to learn how to improve your overall skills and
to have some fun!
Where: Oswego High School in the field house What to bring: A glove, a bat, a helmet, gym shoes, and a water bottle
Ages February 5th & 10th 10am-12:30pm $50
Go to & register today!
For more information contact: Amanda Stanton

17. Did you know?
More children die of childhood cancer than any other disease in the U.S., and every year 300,000 kids worldwide are diagnosed. And cancer doesn’t care about borders, race, nationality, age, socioeconomic status or religion—it can strike any child at any time.

18. Ike is a childhood cancer fighter who just finished treatment for
acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a cancer of the white blood cells that normally fight infection. The cells do not grow and develop properly, filling up the bone marrow inside bones, where blood is normally made
ALL is the most common type of childhood cancer, accounting for 35% of all cancers in children. Each year, there are about 2,900 new cases of children and adolescents diagnosed with ALL in the United States alone.
Ike’s strength and attitude has inspired friends and family to adopt the motto “Tough Like Ike!”
After all, being a normal kid is what Ike’s always wanted. And now that he’s only going in to the hospital for check-ups every two months, he’s able to get back to doing just that.

19. So, what can you do to help kids like Ike?
Be someone who shaves their head!
See Mrs. Engfer in room 1190 for all the details on how to sign up
Volunteer your time!
Talk to Mrs. Engfer about making signs to advertise our St. Baldrick’s Event
Help put together swag bags for the shavees
Talk the event up with your friends!
Participate in a lip-sync contest where all the proceeds will be donated to St. Baldrick’s
Further details will follow!
Donate money!
Go to and search for Thompson junior high
Want more information about St. Baldrick’s?
Visit:
Or see Mrs. Engfer in room 1190

20. Our St. Baldrick’s event is on March 10, 2017
Want to support this important cause?
Purchase a t-shirt!
All proceeds will go to St. Baldrick’s
$15
Cash or check will be accepted
Please make checks payable to: Thompson Junior High School
See Mrs. Engfer in room if you have any questions!

21. Character Counts- Fairness
During the month of January, we celebrate the pillar of Fairness.
Fairness means treating ALL others with honesty and respect, cooperating with others, celebrating the uniqueness and value of EVERY person and making sure others are not treated badly.
Talk about why fairness is important.
Who are some people that fought for fairness for others?
Talk about ways we can show “fairness” at school.

22. OHS Winter Dance Camp 2-DAY CLINIC
 Learn dance technique and a routine from the Pantherettes Dance Team!
2-DAY CLINIC
Feb. 1st & 2nd 4:30-6:30pm (OHS Cafeteria)
BASKETBALL GAME HALF-TIME PERFORMANCE
Friday, Feb. 3rd - Oswego vs. Romeoville – 6:30 PM
Register online at: oswego.8to18.com before Jan. 25th to be guaranteed a t-shirt!
See Mrs. Lagger for additional information.

23. Games, music, open gym, snacks - open to all Thompson 6th graders
6th Grade Fun Night
Thursday, January 19
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Games, music, open gym, snacks - open to all Thompson 6th graders