1. Daily Announcements friday, OCTOBER 27th , 2017

3. Character Counts: Food for Thought
A little girl named Hoa moves to America from Vietnam with her father and siblings to escape the extreme poverty they were living in. They could not afford to bring her mother along but are hopeful that she can come later. When she begins attending her new school, she is often teased for her language and dress. One boy, named Raymond, regularly taunts her and one day she fights back and both are sent to the principal’s office. The principal orders the two angry children to complete an unusual assignment. The girl must tell her tormentor about Vietnam and the boy must listen carefully and write it down. This leads to a friendship between the two and eventually involves the whole school coming together for a fundraiser to help reunite the family with Hoa’s mother.
How does this story illustrate the importance of listening and how our viewpoints about others change if we take the time to understand them better? Is this part of why bullies bully?
Wilson, 2014

4. TOP 10 TIPS FOR DRUG PREVENTION 10/26
Be a Role Model and Set a Positive Example:  Don’t forget, what you do is more important than what you say!  You are setting the foundation and direction for your life; where are you headed?
Plan Ahead:  As you make plans for the party or going out with friends you need to plan ahead.  You need to protect yourself and be smart.  Don’t become a victim of someone else’s alcohol or drug use.  Make sure that there is someone you can call, day or night, no matter what, if you need them.  And, do the same for your friends.

5. Ax of Murder! A funny Murder Mystery performed by the drama students of Thompson
Two entirely different casts will perform, one each night.
Wednesday, October & Thursday, October 26
7:00 pm
$2 for students $3 for adults

6. Scholastic Book Fair October 31st – November 2nd Book fair hours
October am - 2:45 pm
November 1 8 am - 2:45 pm
November 2 8 am - 12:45 pm pm - 7:45 pm
Located on the stage in the cafeteria

7. 2ND QUARTER INTRAMURALS
2nd Quarter intramurals begin on Thursday, October 26. We will be playing volleyball, basketball, and other indoor games every Tuesday and Thursday after school until 4:30 All students from all grade levels are invited to attend The cost is a ridiculously low $10. Don’t miss this opportunity ! Get a permission slip from Mr. Bajusz, Mr. Parlier, or from your P.E. teacher

8. Mr. Suri recommends the Tiger Tale book
The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds
The Boy in the Black Suit is about Matt, who loses his mother to cancer, and his father, who struggles to deal with the loss. Matt looks for the positive in each situation and finds his own way to cope. Matt is a young man who shows great resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Visit the LRC today to participate in the Thompson Reading Program!

9. Congratulations to 8th grader Aiden Buczek
Congratulations to 8th grader Aiden Buczek!!! He is the first student to receive 100% on a Revision Assistant paper submission.
Although plans for his future are currently undecided, Aiden has the ability to become a world-famous editor!!
If you see Aiden around give him a high-five and a “Congrats!” Who knows, he may offer to help you revise your next paper!
Aiden is in Mrs. Davini’s 4/5 block.

10. HAUNTED HALLWAY!
This year, all Haunted Hallway tickets will be PRESOLD!!!
Tickets are $5 a piece and will have a specific time assigned. You are responsible for arriving at your assigned time.
Tickets for the Haunted Hallway will be sold in the 6th grade hallway next week before school (during breakfast) Tuesday-Thursday.
If you would like to experience the Haunted Hallway with your friends, be sure to purchase your tickets together.
Proceeds from the Haunted Hallway go toward providing for families in need during the holiday season.

11. Boo Gram Sales!
Want to send your friend, significant other, or staff member a spooktacular note on Halloween?
NJHS will be selling Boo Grams during homeroom Monday-Monday (10/23-10/30).
Boo Grams are $1 apiece for 3 for $2. You can purchase as many as you would like, and they will be delivered to recipients during homeroom on Halloween.

12. Who: Only those who know how to have a good time
When: Friday, October 27 from 6:30-8:00 PM
Why: To party
What: Candy, pizza, pop, snacks, The Haunted Hallway, costumes (optional), spooky selfie station, poppin' music, open gym, terrifying decor, and free monstrous memories—TICKETS ARE $3

13. Do you need help. Not sure who to talk to
Do you need help? Not sure who to talk to? Fill out a form, place it in a help box located around the building, & help will be on the way!!

14. 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!