Sign up for our May Youth Mental Health First Aid course. This 8-hour evidence-based certification course teaches participants about common mental health and substance use issues among students. The course will take place May 2nd and 3rd, join us! http://bit.ly/2vEussK

New #ThompsonSpotlight! #TSDVolunteer, Rick Moehling started the Live Laugh Love Believe, Inc. in memory of his wife, Vicki, who was a member of the Walt Clark Middle School staff and passed away from Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). Vicki was very passionate about the school’s greenhouse and Rick continues that passion in her memory. Over the last four years, the foundation has donated money to WCMS to support the greenhouse and their STEM focus. Each year the foundation hosts a golf tournament and proceeds from the tournament are donated back to the school. https://www.thompsonschools.org/Page/18336

"Our Thompson CARES team has joined up with Loveland Laser Tag to remind all students to Take a Stand and ""DEACTIVATE"" bullying. To encourage students to spread the message, a free game of laser tag at Loveland Laser Tag (401 Denver Avenue) will be awarded to every TSD student who posts the following hashtag on their social media feeds: #deactivatebullying. To redeem their free pass, students simply need to show their social media post to Loveland Laser Tag staff anytime from now through May 4th, 2018.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Thompson School District has canceled all classes for tomorrow, Friday, April 27th, due to the scheduled teacher rally in Denver. Teachers from throughout the state are planning to rally in order to express their desires for additional funding for the state’s educational system. Several school districts, including neighbors to the north and south, have also canceled classes for the day due to the number of anticipated instructor absences. Although TSD has a substitute teacher system that is designed to fill positions as needed, Thompson does not have enough staffing available to cover all of the absences for tomorrow. All teachers participating in their rally will need to use leave time to cover their absence, which is provided for in school district policy. Teachers and staff not participating in their rally will report to assignments as scheduled for a staff work day tomorrow. Athletic and after-school activities will proceed as planned. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience to our families. Sincerely, Dr. Stan Scheer Superintendent Thompson School District

Not familiar with our summer program, Summer in Thompson-Experiences in Math and Science? Teachers share what you can except in their class: http://bit.ly/2HzEpfM

This week Berthoud Elementary is doing a week of kindness. One project was sign holders. Kids created signs with happy messages like "shine bright like a diamond", "2 thumbs up", "you're awesome" during a sign making party after school last week. They then sign up to hold them before and after school all week for the families and buses dropping off and picking up kids! Other projects include cards for community members, kindness missions for each class each day, kindness bingo's at home, a rock art project.

Our Career Fair is about to begin! Students, don't miss this great opportunity to network with local businesses. Join us from 4pm to 7pm in the TSD Administration Building Boardroom - 800 S. Taft Ave. Don't forget your resume!

Our Summer Academy of Music program offers students a great opportunity to explore new music or continue working on their skills. Registration for the summer 2018 program is now open. Don't wait, spots will fill up fast: http://bit.ly/2qiA8U1

Congratulations to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students who competed at the state conference, April 5-7. Schools from around the district were represented. #TSDProud Loveland High School: Advisor: Samantha Morris Gold Medal: Mikayla Pennock Bronze Medals: Chloe Sewell, Aiyanna Schwartz, Sora Lenz Berthoud High School: Advisor: Amber Wharton Silver Medals: Faith Cushman, Eric Godfrey, Callie Hartel Bronze Medals: Logan Kilgroe, Hannah Roberts Mountain View High School: Advisors: Gretchen Dekkers and Kristie Livermore Gold Medals: Karmin Whipple, Brooklynn Guinto Silver Medals: Audrey Montes, John Moser, Hagan Kipsey, Lindsey Wade, Evyn Batie, Savannah Schlenke, Katlynn Garcia, Alyssa Morton, Arianna Renshaw