Daily Announcements THURSDAY, MARCH 17 th, 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!!

Girls! Interested in Running?? OHS HAS 2 RUNNING CAMPS THIS SUMMER FOR GIRLS. THIS IS GREAT FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN CROSS COUNTRY SEE MR. DESIDERIO FOR INFORMATION

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.

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!

WALKING IN OR OUT OF THE CAFETERIA? WALKING IN OR OUT OF THE OFFICE? WALKING IN THE FRONT HALLWAY? IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO EVEN ONE OF THESE, THEN YOU’RE SEEING THE BULLETIN BOARDS YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS DECORATED! IF YOU WANT TO DECORATE A BULLETIN BOARD…… BE ON TIME !!!!!! BE HERE EVERYDAY!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO: MRS. BEDFORD, MR. DESIDERIO, MRS. WOLTMAN AND MRS. SCHLECHTE FOR ACHIEVING ONE DAY OF PERFECT ATTENDANCE WITHIN OUR TARGETED DATES. YOUR HOMEROOM GETS TO CHOOSE TO DO THE PLEDGE/TIGER CLAUSE OR DECORATE A BULLETIN BOARD CONGRATULATIONS TO: MRS. CUMMINGS, MRS. ELWOOD, MRS. HAMPTON, MRS. KLEINMAIER, MRS. NANCE, MR. SHEBLE AND MRS. WILLIAMS FOR ACHIEVING 2 DAYS OF PERFECT ATTENDANCE WITHIN OUR TARGETED DATES. YOUR HOMEROOM GETS TO CHOOSE TO DO THE PLEDGE/TIGER CLAUSE, DECORATE A BULLETIN BOARD OR 3 TIGER TOKENS PER STUDENT CONGRATULATIONS TO: MR. CRAIG, MRS. KAHL, MRS. LYNCH AND MRS. ROBINSON FOR ACHIEVING THREE DAYS OF PERFECT ATTENDANCE WITHIN OUR TARGETED DATES. YOUR HOMEROOM GETS TO CHOOSE TO DO THE PLEDGE/TIGER CLAUSE, DECORATE A BULLETIN BOARD, 3 TIGER TOKENS PER STUDENT OR OPEN GYM BEFORE SCHOOL CONGRATULATIONS TO: MRS. LEE AND MRS. MCCOY FOR ACHIEVING ALL FOUR DAYS OF PERFECT ATTENDANCE WITHIN OUR TARGETED DATES. YOUR HOMEROOM GETS TO CHOOSE TO DO THE PLEDGE/TIGER CLAUSE, DECORATE A BULLETIN BOARD, 3 TIGER TOKENS PER STUDENT, OPEN GYM BEFORE SCHOOL OR 5 TIGER TOKENS PER STUDENT

TRACK ATTENTION TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES THE TRACK SEASON IS QUICKLY APPROACHING FOR THE 2016 SEASON. THE FIRST PRACTICE OF THE SEASON WILL BE ON MARCH 29, WE WILL HAVE A SHORT INFORMATIONAL MEETING SOON, SO PLEASE LISTEN TO THE MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. HERE ARE A FEW IMPORTANT THINGS YOU WILL NEED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN TRACK: YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICAL ON FILE WITH THE NURSE. YOU MUST REGISTER ON LINE USING 8TO18. INSTRUCTION FOR HOW TO REGISTER USING 8TO18 WILL BE PASSED OUT DURING THE INFORMATIONAL MEETING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE COACHES: Mr. Bajusz Mr. Torrez Mr. Parlier Ms. Liewald

Stop by the LRC Vote for what online apps & programs you use to create! Take an online safety quiz and enter to win a gift card!

Who are you lucky to have here at school? Your best friend? Any friend? Your whole squad? A staff member? Your crush? You have an opportunity to let them know they mean something to you. Next week, you will have the opportunity to purchase a lucky charm for anyone at school. For $1, you get to pick out a message and a rainbow swirl lollipop to be delivered during homeroom. The best part? All proceeds are donated St. Baldrick’s!

LUCKY CHARMS!!! Do you have a crush? A boyfriend or a girlfriend? A best friend? A favorite teacher? A squad? Someone crabby who obviously needs sugar in their life? Make someone’s day by sending them a lucky charm! Lucky charms will be sold in the morning in the main hallway starting next Monday before school. For $1 you get to pick out a message and a rainbow swirl lollipop. Remember: all proceeds will be donated to St. Baldricks.

Character Counts-Citizenship “How can I show good citizenship, I’m just a kid?” Well, first of all, you are not “just” a kid, you are a capable, responsible young person who can help others in many ways. Have you looked into the Character Counts Community Service Award Program yet? This is a program where junior high and high school students work on different Pillars of Character and also participate in a variety of community service. Once completed, students earn an award at graduation and it’s something really impressive to put on your applications to colleges or employers. Interested? See Dr. Wilson in the main office for more information! Wilson, 2015

LUCKY CHARMS!!! If only there was a way to let someone know that they’re awesome AND raise money for a good cause at the same time… THERE IS! Starting next Monday morning, purchase a lucky charm for $1 in the main hallway before school. Buy 5, get 1 free!

Congratulations! Anna Buan correctly guessed the title of the Book of the Month Princess X in the LRC. Enjoy your Culver’s gift certificate!

INTRAMURALS 4 th quarter intramurals will be starting Tuesday, March 15 after school until 4:30. The cost is $10 for the entire quarter. We will be playing various outdoor sports. We will be indoors during inclement weather. Please get your permission slip from Mr. Morrow, Mrs. Harper or your gym teacher. All participants must have a permission slip on file to play

THOMPSON SPIRIT DAY! Thursday, March 17 th All day long Mention Thompson Jr. High when ordering

Remember to register for the Tiger Roar 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run before March 15 th to avoid a $5 late fee! Register online at: Or… turn in your registration form to your PE teacher before the 15 th !

As Tigers, we all have different qualities. What is something that we all have in common? A love for… SUGAR!!! Lucky charms will be available for purchase starting on Monday before school. Nothing says “I’m lucky to have you” quite like a mass of colorful sugar on a stick!

Thompson Tiger Talent Show Auditions Time to get your performance act together! We are looking for singers, dancers, magicians, garage bands, instruments, comedians, gymnasts, or whatever else your talent could be! Auditions will be after spring break! Get ready to show off that talent!!!!

Lucky CharmsLucky Charms There’s only one day separating you from the first official sale of Lucky Charms at Thompson. Still thinking of who to give a lucky charm? You can always pull a Kanye and buy one for yourself! Remember: you will be donating to St.Baldricks at the same time.

This Friday is a great day to… SHOW YOUR STRIPES!!! This Friday, show your stripes by participating in our GREEN- OUT! Wear as much green as possible—we want nothing but green in our St. Baldrick’s assembly on Friday!

Character Counts-Citizenship Character Dilemma: What do you think? You and your friends decide to boycott a product. (To boycott means to refuse to buy or use it.) A few years ago, kids banded together across the country and boycotted a certain fast food chain that used styrofoam to package its hamburgers. Do you think it’s a good idea to boycott a product? What are some reasons that you should or shouldn’t? Could it show good Citizenship to boycott something? Wilson, 2015