Today is packed with celebrations at Thompson! Happy Custodian Appreciation Day, and a huge shout-out to our Principal Pride winners! Special shout-out to the classes that filled up their Tiger Paws and got to cozy up in their pajamas today! #tigerstransformtomorrow
2 days ago, Melissa Rhodes
Starting our day together! Morning meetings are one of our favorite traditions to build strong connections, foster belonging, and grow a tight-knit classroom community. #tigerstransformtomorrow
5 days ago, Melissa Rhodes
Another mystery reader visit, but with an extra special twist! Mrs. Green's class welcomed a surprise guest who read a book that holds a very special place in her heart—it was written by her grandmother and illustrated by her aunt! What an amazing family connection to share with our students! #tigerstransformtomorrow
7 days ago, Melissa Rhodes
Finding equal value, adding major skills! Mrs. Powell’s math students have been hard at work mastering equivalent fractions. It’s amazing to see their math minds in action! #tigerstransformtomorrow
8 days ago, Melissa Rhodes
Paws, smiles, and lots of love! Thompson had an extra special visitor in the building yesterday - Charli, the comfort dog! Charli and Officer Baghdasarian dropped by to say hello to our students and staff! #tigerstransformtomorrow
12 days ago, Melissa Rhodes
There's nothing better than welcoming community members into our school! Mrs. Perhac's 3rd grade class had a blast hosting a mystery reader this week. Thank you for spending time with our students! #tigerstransformtomorrow
15 days ago, Melissa Rhodes
Thompson has its first Principal Pride recipient for September Congratulations on being recognized for your outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills! Your hard work, perseverance, and ability to think through challenges truly stand out! #tigerstransformtomorrow
16 days ago, Melissa Rhodes
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to McTeacher Night! Our teachers had a blast seeing all of our Thompson families and students supporting our school! #tigerstransformtomorrow
17 days ago, Melissa Rhodes
Surprise guest alert! Mrs. Morita's 1st grade class had a blast hosting a mystery reader last week. Thompson students can't get enough of mystery storytime! #tigerstransformtomorrow
17 days ago, Melissa Rhodes
Mrs. Monson's first graders put their detective skills to the test today and successfully cracked the code on their very first Mystery Reader, Mrs. Rhodes! #tigerstransformtomorrow
23 days ago, Melissa Rhodes
Our first LEAD day means new friends! #tigerstransformtomorrow
24 days ago, Erinn Vincent
Bright colors and big smiles! The Thompson staff is loving Kindergarten Color Week just as much as our little learners! #tigerstransformtomorrow
25 days ago, Melissa Rhodes
Today, our Thompson and Palombi teams came together for an impactful professional learning session focused on creating a welcoming, supportive school culture. Our team invested time in practical ways to intentionally nurture trust, deepen connection, and build meaningful relationships across our learning spaces. When students feel safe and supported, real learning happens! #TigersTransformTomorrow
about 1 month ago, Melissa Rhodes
With unique talking pieces, Thompson classes start each day with Morning Meeting to build trust and community. #tigerstransformtomorrow
about 1 month ago, Erinn Vincent
Thank you to our Early Learning through Grade 2 community of teachers and parents for a great Curriculum Night! Grades 3-5, we will see you Thursday night! #itsathompsontigerthing
about 1 month ago, Erinn Vincent
It was a big day at Thompson! Our new Kindergarten tigers got to explore their classrooms and meet their teachers today! We can't wait to see those smiling faces in class on Monday!
about 1 month ago, Melissa Rhodes
Calling all Thompson families! Curriculum Night is next week! Get ready to connect with our staff and kick off an amazing school year together!
about 1 month ago, Melissa Rhodes
Mark your calendars for an amazing year with the PTO!
Kick things off with us on Thursday, August 20th, at the Lake Villa Public Library for a casual Meet & Greet! It’s a wonderful chance to connect, share ideas, and discover fun ways to get involved in our school community.
Stay tuned for specific event times and details—we can't wait to partner with you to make this school year unforgettable for our students!
about 2 months ago, Melissa Rhodes
Attention Thompson Tigers! We are excited to welcome you back to school soon!
about 2 months ago, Erinn Vincent
Huge thanks to the amazing Thompson families and staff keeping our garden thriving this summer! Your time and care show—it looks incredible!
3 months ago, Melissa Rhodes
