1. Daily Announcements monday, february 6, 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. 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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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!

14. 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!

15. Thompson Junior High Cooking Club
Calling all cooks!!
Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced!
Let’s get cooking!
When: 1st & 3rd Thursdays
Time: 3:10-4:45
Fee: $20
(do not pay until you have been accepted)
You must fill out an application (Main Office or Room 2235)
Applications are due by: February 3rd
First Meeting February 16th
Cooking Club will only be available for students who are not currently enrolled in FCS/FLR classes.

17. Youth Media Awards Read an award winning book, visit the LRC, let us know why you like it, get entered into a drawing for a bookfair prize!

19. Scholastic Book Fair Book fair hours Feb. 8 8am-2:45pm &
6pm-7:30pm
Feb am-2:45pm
See you there!
Scholastic book fair held February 8 & 9 Located on the stage in the cafeteria. If you have a book fine, it must be paid in the LRC before you can attend the book fair.

20. TGIM Tigers!!

21. Character Counts Pillar for February: Trustworthiness
What does “Trustworthy” mean?
What does it look like in real life?
Discuss with your homeroom how trust is built and how it is destroyed.

22. to benefit St. Baldrick’s
You’ve seen it on TV…..
You’ve seen it in the movies…
You’ve seen it on YouTube…..
Now, it’s your turn to show off your amazing talents!!
Tryouts are Friday, February 10th
Starting at 4:00pm
Only $5 to tryout!
Tryout money will be collected for a cash prize for the winners!
Thompson is hosting a
LIP SYNC CONTEST
to benefit St. Baldrick’s
Make sure your song is school-appropriate, gather your friends, dress the part, and have fun!
Sign up outside of Mrs. Engfer’s room-1190.
Questions? See Mrs. Engfer

23. YEARBOOK UPDATE
The January 30th deadline for purchasing a yearbook online has passed and the final order number has been placed. At this point, students that have not ordered a yearbook will have opportunities to purchase one when the shipment arrives. Announcements regarding when/where students can purchase a yearbook will be made in school and in the Tiger's Tale newsletter when the time approaches.