THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL FRIDAY FORECAST

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1 Attendance Line: THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL FRIDAY FORECAST Main Office: June 1, 2012 FROM PRINCIPAL STEVE MORRIL This will be my final Forecast message of the school year, so I d like to take time to extend a message of appreciation to our entire school community. I believe that this has been a year of significant student achievement and learning by all. From my perspective, it has been an incredibly positive and productive year. I also know that the success of this year is the result of all stake holders. We have great students, parents, and staff. All of these groups have played an integral role in the success of this year. THANK YOU! A Farewell to 8th Graders To the students and families of the Thompson graduating class of 2012: You have represented Thompson Middle School very well. As we finish this school year, the impressions and memories this 8th grade class is leaving are positive and will be lasting. Selfishly, I will always remember this 8th grade class specifically, as we came to Thompson together 3 years ago. The high schools have already heard about how solid a group of students they have on the way. The high schools are looking forward to our incoming parent population as well. I know you will continue to be involved in your children s education. I encourage you to stay involved as your student enters high school. As parents you will always be an influential voice in your child s experiences. Enjoy your high school years. They will undoubtedly fly by. To all, enjoy a productive and safe summer~ Graduation Eighth Grade Graduation will be Monday, June 4th at 7:00 pm at Thompson Middle School. We are planning to hold this event outside at Reid Field, weather permitting. If weather does not allow, we will hold this event in the Thompson Gym. New Math Curriculum Have you heard the buzz? D303 has adopted a new math curriculum that will be implemented for the coming school year. We are all looking forward to seeing that the efforts of our math teachers over the past year will come to realization soon. As you may have heard, the curriculum is more rigorous and will move at a faster pace. In addition, it is designed for students to think mathematically with an increased emphasis on math reasoning, collaboration, communication, and critical think when problem solving. In an effort to support students as they transition to our new math curriculum, district teachers have created optional summer math homework for middle school students. The homework is attached and can also be found on our Thompson webpage titled, Math Online Summer Homework. The links and assignments are easy to access and do not involve a password. Although this work is not required, it is highly recommended that students preview and/or review important math concepts as they prepare for the new curriculum in the fall. Thompson is very proud of our students and teachers and our past successes in mathematics. We also want to ensure that we continue to move forward as we include college readiness and 21st Century Standards in the work we do. Please take a look at the summer homework and encourage your student to challenge themselves as they prepare for the exciting and rigorous math work they will encounter next year. Regarding In-School Medication Pick-Up and Forms for Next Year: All medication currently stored in the nurse s office must be picked up by a parent before June 5, Only those students with permission to self-carry their inhalers or epi-pens can take their own medication home. All medication NOT picked up by this date will be disposed of. This includes inhalers, epi-pens, daily medication, and as needed medications. If you have any questions please contact me. Medication forms for the school year can be found on the district website. Go to Departments; Go to Health Services Daily medication forms, self-administration medication forms for asthma and epi-pens, as well as as needed medication forms can be found on this site. Please return form, signed by a physician AND parent, along with medication to the TMS school nurse prior to the start of school. If you are unable to retrieve the medication form off of a computer, you may pick up a form in the main office all summer (specify which form you need), or contact me for other arrangements before the end of the school year. I will be back with limited hours beginning in early August. Please contact me if your child has a health concern you need to discuss with me. Diane Isbrandt RN, BSN,, Certified School Nurse Thompson Middle School - diane.isbrandt@d303.org / (fax) PTO TODAY As I complete my two year term as the TMS PTO president, I would like to thank all of the parents for their gracious support in making Thompson a great place for our children to grow and to learn. As parents, it is easy to believe that a middle school student doesn t need our support. Surprisingly, it is probably one of the most important times when our children need us most. As our children go through adolescence, the support is different than in elementary school. PTO allows us an organized forum to help support our teachers and staff. By being involved parents, it allows our teachers even more time to be impactful on our children as they begin to show their independence. To understand the middle school student, staff, building, etc., Mr. Morrill, principal, attends every PTO meeting and gives a report on the happenings of the school. Therefore, the support from teachers, parents, administration, and students is represented monthly. To make our parent support organized and successful, I would like to say thank you to the board members who have helped these past two years: Caryn Sastre, Joni DeDobbalaere, Chris Spence, Kelly McLean, Cindy Pudlik, Gina Robinson, Stephanie Porteous, and Colleen Jones. Also, a special thanks to all of the gracious committee chairmen who have implemented so many projects. In addition, a wonderful thank you to every parent who has been able to be a part of their child s life either at TMS or through your support at home!

2 In closing, a heartfelt thank you to all staff and administration at TMS who put countless hours into building successes for our children. Henry Adams says, A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. We invite you to join us next year, as PTO meetings will be the first Tuesday of the month from 9:00 am to10:30 am at TMS. Our new board will be: Stephanie Porteous, President; Caryn Sastre, VP Volunteers; Regina Wright, VP Fundraising; Amy Conrad, Secretary; and Kelly McLean, Treasurer. They have started generating new ideas already and look forward to your support in Acuity Assessment ITS and Acuity have been working on the issue of accessing the Acuity Assessment system from home. We believe we have resolved those issues. When accessing Acuity from home please use this web address only: The login and password for the Acuity system will be your student s district login and password. (NOTE: A link for the Acuity system is also located on the LRC Research Links Page of our TMS website) Thank you for your patience while we worked through this issue. Lost and Found Please have your child check the lost and found for any items they may be missing. It is overflowing with winter clothing items that have not yet been claimed. All items will be donated to a local charity at the end of the school year. Calendar June 4 June 4 June 5 Aug. 10 Aug. 13 Aug. 13 Aug. 17 Aug. 22 Aug. 23 Aug. 24 Aug. 31 Sept. 3 Sept. 13 4th quarter Assembly 8:30 am Titan Gymnasium 8th grade Graduation Ceremony, 7:00 pm, Reid Field - last day of attendance for 8th graders Last day of attendance for 6th and 7th graders. Dismissal is at 10:00 am Material Pick up day/id photos 9:00 am-2:00 pm Material Pick up day/id photos 2:00pm-7:00 pm New Families to D303 6:00-7:00 pm 6th Grade Student WEB Orientation; 8:00 am to 11:30 am First Day for Students Picture Make up day Student ID s distributed NO SCHOOL for students Labor Day Holiday NO SCHOOL for students Back to School Night MIDDLE SCHOOL CULINARY CAMP The middle school Family & Consumer Science department is sponsoring a summer Culinary Camp for next year s seventh and eighth grade students who enjoy cooking and want to expand their culinary skills. The camp will be held at Thompson Middle School, July Flyers and applications can be found in the main office or with Mrs. Watts. You can also access this information on the TMS website.

3 End of School Year Lock-In Date: Friday, June 8th When: 10:00pm-7:00am Cost: $15 Where: STC Underground lower level of the Baker Community Center Address: 101 S. 2nd St., St. Charles Spend the whole night at the STC Underground! Enjoy pizza, ice cream sundae bar, video game tournaments, board games, movies, arts & crafts, wacky relay races, group games, and more. Doors will be locked at 10pm and pick up will be from 6:30-7am. All Participants MUST Register by Wednesday, June 6th! For more information, contact Sean at (630) or

4 Número para reportar ausencias: DEL DIRECTOR STEVE MORRILL Este será mi último mensaje de pronóstico para este año escolar, así que deseo tomar tiempo para extenderle un agradecimiento a la entera comunidad escolar. Creo que este ha sido un año de aprendizaje y logros estudiantiles significativos. Desde mi perspectiva, ha sido un año increíblemente positivo y productivo. Sé que el éxito cosechado es fruto de toda la comunidad. Tenemos estupendos estudiantes, padres y personal. Todos estos grupos han sido parte integral del éxito de este año. Gracias! Un Hasta Luego a los Estudiantes de 8 o Grado A los estudiantes y familias de la clase graduanda de Thompson 2012: ustedes han representado a Thompson muy bien. Según concluimos este año escolar, las impresiones y los recuerdos de esta clase de 8 o grado son positivas y perdurarán. Por razones de interés personal, yo siempre recordaré este clase de 8 o grado específicamente porque llegamos juntos a Thompson hace tres años. Las escuelas preparatorias ya han oído de cuán sólido es el grupo de estudiantes que está de camino a sus aulas. Las escuelas preparatorias también están anticipando a nuestro grupo de padres. Yo sé que ustedes continuarán involucrados en la educación de su hijo/a. Los exhorto a mantenerse al tanto de todo referente a su hijo/a según entra a la escuela preparatoria. Como padres siempre serán una voz de influencia en la vida de él/ella. Disfrute de los años de escuela preparatoria. De seguro que se irán volando. A todos, disfruten de un verano productivo y seguro~ ESCUELA SECUNDARIA THOMPSON PRONÓSTICO DE LOS VIERNES Oficina Principal: o de junio, 2012 Graduación La graduación de octavo grado será el lunes, 4 de junio a las 7 en la Escuela Secundaria Thompson. Estamos planificando tener este evento afuera en el campo atlético Reid, si el estado del tiempo lo permite. Si el estado del tiempo no lo permite, tendremos el evento en el gimnasio de Thompson. Nuevo Currículo de Matemáticas Oportunidad de Tareas en el Verano Ha oído? El distrito 303 ha desarrollado un currículo de matemáticas nuevo que será implementado en el año escolar Estamos anticipando pronto ver el fruto del esfuerzo de nuestros maestros de matemáticas que han estado trabajando en esto durante el pasado año. Como habrá escuchado, el currículo es más difícil y se moverá más rápido. Además está diseñado para que los estudiantes piensen matemáticamente con un énfasis en el razonamiento matemático, colaboración, comunicación y razonamiento crítico. Para apoyar a los estudiantes según empiezan con el nuevo currículo de matemáticas, los maestros del distrito han creado tareas para el verano opcionales para los estudiantes a nivel secundario. Las tareas están adjuntas y también se pueden encontrar la página web de Thompson titulada, Math Online Summer Homework. Los enlaces y tareas son fáciles de acceder y no necesitan contraseña. Aunque este trabajo no es requerido, se recomienda que los estudiantes revisen las tareas y/o revisen conceptos matemáticos según se preparan para el nuevo currículo en el otoño. Thompson se siente orgullosa de nuestros estudiantes y maestros y nuestro pasado éxito con las matemáticas. También deseamos asegurar que continuemos avanzando según incluimos aptitudes universitarias y normas del siglo 21 en el trabajo que hacemos. Por favor dele una vista a las tareas del verano y exhorte a su estudiante a retarse según se preparan para el excitante y riguroso trabajo en las matemáticas que tendrán el próximo año. DE LA ENFERMERA Recogida de medicamentos que tengan en Thompson y formularios para el próximo año Todo medicamento actualmente en la oficina de la enfermera debe recogerse antes del 5 de junio. Sólo los estudiantes con permiso para cargar sus propios inhaladores o epi-pens pueden llevar su medicamento hasta su hogar. Todo medicamento NO recogido para esa fecha se botará. Esto incluye inhaladores, epi-pens, medicamentos de uso diario y medicamentos de uso según sea necesario. Si tiene preguntas, por favor comuníquese con la enfermera. Los formularios para el año escolar se encuentra en el sitio Web del distrito, Vaya a Departments->Health Services. Los formularios para medicamentos de uso diario, para autoadministración de medicamentos para el asma y alergias (epi-pen), así como para medicamentos de uso según necesario están es esta página. Por favor devuelva el formulario, firmado por un médico Y un padre, junto al medicamento, a la enfermera de Thompson antes del comienzo del año escolar. Si no puede imprimir el formulario del web, puede recoger uno en la oficina principal en el verano (esté seguro de cuál necesita) o comuníquese conmigo para hacer otros arreglos antes del fin de año escolar. Yo regresaré al edificio a tiempo parcial a principios de agosto. Por favor comuníquese conmigo si su hijo tiene una condición de salud que necesite discutir conmigo. Diane Isbrandt RN, BSN, Enfermera Certificada Escuela Secundaria Thompson - diane.isbrandt@d303.org / (fax) ARTÍCULOS PERDIDOS Por favor pídale a su estudiante que pase por el área de artículos perdidos para que verifique que no haya algo suyo. Hay muchas prendas de ropa de invierno que los estudiantes no han reclamado. Donaremos todos los artículos a una entidad caritativa al final del año escolar. PTO HOY Según completo mis dos años como presidente de la organización de padres y maestros (PTO) en Thompson, deseo agradecer a todos los padres su apoyo en hacer de Thompson un gran lugar para nuestros hijos venir a crecer y aprender. Como padres, es fácil creer que un estudiante de escuela secundaria no necesita apoyo. Sin embargo, este es uno de los tiempos cuando nuestros niños nos necesitan aún más. Según nuestros niños pasan por la adolescencia, el apoyo que necesitan es diferente al que necesitan en la escuela primaria. El PTO nos permite un foro mediante el cual podemos dar ayuda a maestros y personal escolar. Cualquier tiempo que damos de ayuda permite a maestros más tiempo para impactar a nuestros niños según empiezan a mostrar su independencia. Para empezar a entender el estudiante de

5 escuela secundaria, personal, etc., el Sr. Morrill, director, asiste a toda reunión general del PTO y da un informe de lo que está pasando en la escuela. Así que el apoyo de maestros, padres, administración y estudiantes se representa cada mes. Para poder organizar los esfuerzos voluntarios de los padres exitosamente, necesitamos de muchos líderes que sirven en la junta, los cuales deseo agradecer: Caryn Sastre, Joni DeDobbalaere, Chris Spence, Kelly McLean, Cindy Pudlik, Gina Robinson, Stephanie Porteous, & Colleen Jones. También un agradecimiento especial a todos los directores de comités que han completado tantos proyectos. Además unas gracias a los maravillosos padres que han apoyado a sus hijos en Thompson o en su hogar! Como cierre, unas sinceras gracias a todo el personal y la administración de Thompson que ha dedicado un sinnúmero de horas apoyando a nuestros hijos a lograr éxito. Henry Adams dice, A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. (Un maestro afecta la eternidad; nunca sabrá donde para su influencia.) Los invitamos a unirse a nosotros el próximo año escolar, cuando las reuniones del PTO serán el primer martes del mes de 9 a 10:30 a.m. Los nuevos líderes en la junta serán: Stephanie Porteous, Presidenta; Caryn Sastre, VP Voluntarios; Regina Wright, VP Recuadación de Fondos, Amy Conrad, Secretaria; & Kelly McLean, Tesorera. Han empezado a generar nuevas ideas y anticipan su ayuda en el Qué tengan un fabuloso verano! Sinceramente, Ellen Salyards CAMPAMENTO DE ARTES CULINARIAS PARA LA ESCUE- LA SECUNDARIA El departamento de economía doméstica está auspiciando un campamento de artes culinarias en el verano para los estudiantes de séptimo y octavo grado en el próximo año escolar que disfrutan de cocinar y desean desarrollar sus destrezas culinarias. El campamento será en la Thompson del 9 al 12 de julio. Encontrará folletos y aplicaciones en la oficina principal o con la Sra. Watts. También puede encontrar la información en la página Web de Thompson. Calendario Junio 04 Asamblea del 4 o trimestre, 8:30 a.m., gimnasio Junio 04 Graduación de 8 o Grado, 7 p.m., Reid Field (campo atlético de Thompson) Junio 05 Último día de clases, salida a las 10 a.m. Agosto 10 RECOGIDO de útiles/fotos del ID 9:00 am-2:00 pm Agosto 13 RECOGIDO de útiles/fotos del ID 2:00pm-7:00 pm Agosto 13 Familias nuevas al Distrito 303 6:00-7:00 pm, Orientación 8:00 am-11:30 am Agosto 17 WEB para estudiantes de 6 o grado Agosto 22 PRIMER DÍA de clases Agosto 23 Retoma de fotos Agosto 24 Distribución de IDs de los estudiantes Agosto 31 NO HAY CLASES para estudiantes Sept. 3 NO HAY CLASES para estudiantes Sept. 13 Noche de Regreso a la Escuela

6 Thompson Middle School Math Online Summer Homework For the school year, District 303 is adopting a new math curriculum based on the Common Core Standards. The Common Core Standards have been adopted by nearly all states in our country. They are designed to guide students to a deeper understanding of mathematics and help them develop problem solving and reasoning skills. Because the new curriculum will be more rigorous and move at a faster pace, we recommend all students review and/or preview the skills outlined for each grade level over the summer in preparation for the coming year. To support the learning of our students, we will be using a new math resource called Big Ideas Math. We are excited about the online capabilities of the program. Parents and students can easily access the textbook, instructional videos, virtual manipulatives, games, and guided practice worksheets with answer keys on the publisher s website. ( These resources are easily accessible to any user and do not require a login or password. Practice worksheets and the online video tutorials can be found on the Big Ideas Math website. We ve also listed Khan Academy as an additional online resource. This website contains numerous math instructional videos. Guided instructions for each website are below. BIG IDEAS BASIC SKILLS HANDBOOK, SKILLS REVIEW HANDBOOK or GAME CLOSET Go to Select Parents Click,, or Game Closet BIG IDEAS 6 th, 7 th and 8 th GRADE ONLINE TEXT BOOK AND VIDEO TUTORIALS Go to Select Students Click on the desired book (6 th is green, 7 th is red, 8 th is blue) Within this section you can access the online textbook, video lesson tutorials and online practice tests. KHAN ACADEMY INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO Go to At the top of the page there is a search bar. There are multiple videos for each topic. Search and explore the website to view the math instructional videos.

7 Skills and Homework for Students Entering 8 th Grade Math Math Skill Online Video Tutorial Practice Worksheets Order of Operations. 2 x 4² = Order of Operations 3.4 Order of Integers (+,,x, ) 4 5 = 9 5 x 4 = 20 Fractions (+,,x, ). 1/4 + 2/3 = 11/12 Decimals (+ and ) = = 1.21 Distributive Property 4(x + 3) = 4x + 12 Combining Like Terms. 3 4x + 2 3x 5 = 7x 7 th Grade Red Textbook Video Sections 1.2 to 1.5 Section 2.1 to th Grade Red Textbook Video 2.5b Operations 4.3 and and th Grade Red E Textbook Section 1.2 to to to to to 6.4 Section 2.1 to to to to to Distributive Property 3.2 Distributive Property th Grade Red E Textbook Section 2.5b

8 Evaluate Expressions Evaluate 12x 3x² when x = 3 Plotting Points on a Graph Place ( 4, 5) on a coordinate grid. Solving Equations Examples x = (x + 3) = 24 4x Rewriting Equations. Solve the equation for Y. 6 = 4x + 9y 8 th Grade Blue Textbook Videos Section 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 Lesson Section 7.1 to th Grade Red Textbook Video Section 2.4 to th Grade Textbook Video Section 1.4 Lesson Tutorial Coordinate Plane 4.2 Coordinate Plane 8 th Grade E Textbook Section 1.1, 1.2, and th Grade E Textbook Sections 7.1 to th Grade Red E Textbook Section 2.4 to th Grade Blue E Textbook Chapter 1 Section 1.4 Skills and Homework for Students Entering 7 th Grade Math Math Skill Online Video Tutorial Practice Worksheets Order of Operations (PEMDAS). 3.4 Order of Operations 2 x 4² = Order of Operations 4.3 and th Grade Red Textbook 4.3 and 4.4 Sections 1.2 to th Grade Red E Textbook Section 1.2 to 1.5 Fractions (+,,x, ) Integers (+,,x, ) 4 5 = 9 5 x 4 = 20

9 . 1/4 + 2/3 = 11/12 Section 2.1 to 2.7 Decimals. 1/5 =.2 125% = = x 4.5 =.9 Percents. 3/5 = 60%.4 = 40% 70% of 50 is 35 Converting Measures. 1 km = 1000m 1 cup = 8 oz. Area of Shapes Perimeter of Shapes Mean, Median, Mode, & Range. Section 3.1 to 3.5 Section 4.1 to 4.5 Section 6.3 to 6.4 Section 6.1 to to to to to 6.4 Chapter 2 Chapter to to to to 9.4 Chapter 3 Chapter to to 10.4 Chapter to to , , 12.4 Section 6.3 to , , 12.3 Section 6.1 to

10 1,2,3,3,4,7,10 Mean = 4.29 Median = 3 Mode = 3 Range = 10 1 = 9 Plotting Points on a Graph Place ( 4, 5) on a coordinate grid. Finding rates and unit rates 5 apples for $2 = $.40 per apple Section 5.4 to 5.5 Section 5.1 to to 16.3 Section 5.4 to Coordinate Plane 4.2 Coordinate Plane 18.1 to , 20.2, & 20.5 Section 5.4 to 5.5 Skills and Homework for Students Entering 6 th Grade Math Math Skill Online Video Tutorial Practice Worksheets Finding area and perimeter of polygons 11.1 and 11.2 Find the area of triangles, parallelograms and trapezoids Section Section 12.2 and 12.5 Find the perimeter and area of a given rectangle with side lengths 5cm and 2cm Order of Operations (PEMDAS). 2 x 4² = 20 Fractions (converting between mixed and improper, +, ). Turn 15/4 into a mixed number Turn 4 2/3 into an improper fraction Section and Order of Operations 3.4 Order of Operations 5.1 to to to 7.2

11 1/4 + 2/3 = 11/12 Multiplying & Dividing whole numbers traditional method Traditional method is long hand multiplication and division Decimals (+ and ) = = 1.21 Decimals (naming, ordering, converting between decimals and fractions 1/5 =.2 Simplifying fractions and finding equivalent fractions 4/10 = 2/5 3/4 = 6/8 Analyze double bar graphs Given a bar graph showing number of births for two countries, which one had more births? Squaring numbers 3² mean 3 3 = 9 Classifying two dimensional figures Identify shapes given Evaluating and Writing Expressions Evaluate 7x + 3y when x=2 and y=4 Section 4.3 Section to to to to , 19.3 and 19.6

12 Write the phrase as an expression: the sum of twice a number n and five Comparing integers with >, < and = symbols 10 < 15 1/3 > 1/5 1.2 = 1.20 Coordinate point system (be able to read and understand points in correlation to axes) Given a coordinate graph be able to write an ordered pair Given a coordinate graph be able to identify points plotted Ordering integers on a number line Use a number line to order 5,2,0,8 and 3 least to greatest Generate a pattern for numbers or shapes that follow a given rule In Out Find and state the rule in words Appendix B section B1 Section 9.1, Appendix B section B6 Section 9.1, Appendix B Section , 5.4, , 5.4, *****Students who are entering 6 th grade AT Mathematics should look at both the 6 th and 7 th grade tables. *****Students who are entering 7 th grade Advance Mathematics should follow the 7 th grade table.

13 *****Students who are entering 7 th grade AT Mathematics should follow the 8 th grade table as well as those listed below. *****Students who are entering 8 th grade Advanced Mathematics (High School Algebra) should work on the skills in the 8 th grade table as well as those listed below. Math Skill Online Video Tutorial Practice Worksheets Graphing Linear Equations. 8 th Grade Textbook Video 8 th Grade Blue E Textbook Section 2.1 to 2.4 Graph: 2y + 4x = 12 Section 2.1 to 2.4 Knowledge of Slope/Y Intercept Systems of Linear Equations Example: Solve algebraically AND by graphing x + 2y = 3 9x 3y = 3 8 th Grade Textbook Video Section 2.5 to th Grade Blue E Textbook Section 2.5 to 2.7 Writing Linear Equations Example: Write the equation of the line given a) Slope and point b) Two points c) Graph d) Real Life Application 8 th Grade Textbook Video Section 3.1 to th Grade Blue E Textbook Section 3.1 to 3.5