Thompson Intermediate Update

emPowering Students

November 13, 2009

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Contact Us:

Amy Whalen

Thompson Intermediate

Library Resource Specialist – Webmaster

11309 Sagedowne Ln

Houston, TX 77089-4619

713-502-9132

awhalen@pasadenaisd.org

Attention Parents:

Report Cards Go Home on

Wednesday, November 18^th.

Athletic Booster Club Invites You to a Fall FRENZY!!!

The Athletic Booster Club invites you and your family to join them for a Fall Frenzy on November 14^th from 2-5 PM at Thompson. Wrist bands are on sale during all lunches in the cafeteria for $5. Don’t miss the food, fun, and games, and the main events – Athletic Boys VS Dads & Athletic Girls VS Moms.

2010 Yearbooks on Sale NOW!!!

The 2010 yearbook is now on sale for $40. You may pay by cash to Mrs. Alvarez in room 102 before or after school. You may also pay by credit card at www.myYear.com. If you would like to add personalization, it is an additional $5 and the deadline is December 16^th.

Academic Team News:

Monday November 9th, the Thompson Academic Team had a feline frenzy against the Jackson Wildcats. The Lions clawed the Wildcats and were ahead in the 1^st quarter. After the 2^nd quarter Thompson still had Jackson by the jugular. During the third quarter the Wildcats tried to fight back but were unsuccessful. During the fourth quarter the Lions gave the Wildcats cat-scratch-fever, sending them back to their litter box and winning the game 45-28. Points were earned by Angelica Phillips, Nicholas Taylor, Brian Tran, Khoa Truong, Maha Ali, Evan Blalock, Joshua Garcia, Amari Lavergne, Tony Ly, Jenna Perez, Madeline Lacamu, Lexie Perez, Lester Rodriguez, Fernando Rojas, Savanna Velasquez, Alyssa Williams, and Hector Ibarra. The Academic Team will continue their undefeated season on Monday November 16th against the Southmore Bulldogs at Thompson.

HARRIS COUNTY IMMUNIZATION VAN

SOUTH HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GYM

3820 South Shaver

(Edgebrook side of school)

November 17th

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Will see Newborns to 18 Yrs. Of Age

Free or Reduced Cost Available

Show Your Thompson Pride

With Personalized

Car Decals/Stickers & Yard Signs

Car Decals

· White lettering & design

· Student’s name will be bolded at bottom

· Sticker placed on outside of windshield

Yard Signs

· Approximately 22” x 18” in size

· White vinyl sign w/metal stake

· Design & Lettering in Thompson colors (Red, Blue, White)

· Student’s name will be bolded at the bottom

· Jersey numbers can be included in design if put on order form

ü Samples & order form on back. 1^st order deadline is October 16^th.

ü Please turn order form & payment into Ms. Kirk – Dance Director –CLICK HERE FOR ORDERING INFO

----- Thanks for helping out the Thompson Dance Program! -----

Lion Sports:

Check the Sports Schedule at: http://www.rankonesport.com/?m=ViewSchedule&v=1&d=877&sh=361

November Happenings
11/4-11/13	Fall Frenzy wristbands on sale during all lunches $5
11/9	Academic Games vs Jackson @ Thompson	4:30 PM
11/12	Picture Retakes
11/13	End of Six Weeks Grading Period
11/14	Fall Frenzy hosted by Athletic Booster Club	2-5 PM
11/16	Academic Games vs Southmore @ Thomspon	4:30 PM
11/16	PTO Meeting	6:30 PM
11/18	Report Cards go home
11/23-11-27	THANKSGIVING BREAK
11/30-12/04	College Week

Reminder about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program:

You may apply for free or reduced-price meals at any time during the school year if your income goes down, household size goes up, or if you start getting food stamps, TANF, or other benefits.

Usted puede olicitor para comidas gratis o a precio reducido en cualquier momento durante el ano escolar si el tamano de su familia aumenta, sus ingresos disminuyen, o si comienza a recibir cupones para alimentos o TANF.

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