1. Daily Announcements wednesday, April 5, 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. 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!!!

8. GAMERS CLUB
Every Monday, 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.

9. 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!

11. Caps for a Cause Kids are collecting caps and lids
Caps for a Cause Kids are collecting caps and lids! Donations can be dropped off on the stage in the cafeteria, in Mrs. Robinson's room-2113, or at the front desk in the LRC!

12. Kind Campaign- survey…..
The Kind Campaign needs your feedback. If you attended the assembly please fill out the survey at:
Lauren and Molly want you to know that by completing this online form, you are helping spread the Kind Campaign into hundreds of schools and communities. Always remember how special you are and that you have the ability to change the world simply by being kind!

13. “Be Kind” Shirts for Sale!
Want to own your own “Be Kind” t-shirt? Follow this link to order: Shirts are $12 each Order by April 5th Shirts will be delivered during the week of April 21st

14. Thompson Tiger Talent Show Auditions
Thursday, April 20th
Be ready with your best stuff!!!!
Sign up in the office after Spring Break!

16. Four types of financial aid:
Paying for College 101
Four types of financial aid:
1. Grants – Aid that generally does not have to be repaid.
2. Loans – Money borrowed to cover school costs, which must be repaid, usually with interest, over a specified period of time. The average college student’s debt is $23,700; the average student loan payment is $432 per month.
3. Work-study – Employment that enables a student to earn money toward a portion of school costs during or between periods of enrollment. Students are awarded work-study positions through the Federal Student Aid application. However, a student must interview and be hired for each position that is worked.
4. Scholarships – Gifts and awards based on a student’s academic achievement, background or other criteria. Sometimes scholarships are one time only; others require the student to maintain a specific GPA to be entitled for renewal.
What is financial aid?
Financial aid is monetary assistance that allows individuals to pay the costs of attending college when their own resources are not enough.

17. College Admissions and Social Media
The likelihood that college admissions officers will check out your Instagram or Facebook in addition to your GPA and application essays is growing.
In 2015, 40 percent of admissions officers say they visit applicants’ social media pages to learn about them, four times the percentage that did so in 2008, according to a just-released survey.
TO POST OR NOT TO POST?
Does this post make me look like college material?
Would I say this on television or in front of my grandparents?
Is this funny?  Is it offensive? Does it require too much explanation?
Does everyone need to read this?