THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, October 19th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Do you have a coat that you no longer want or need?  Donate it! One Warm Coat Drive will be accepting your donations of gently used coats, sweaters, and sweatshirts in the Library until today Friday, October 19th.

• PTSA Reflection entries must be turned in to the front office by 3:00pm on Monday, October 22nd.

• Essay entries for The Fremont Elks Drug Awareness Contest are due to the Fremont Elks Lodge by Monday, October 22nd.

• Students please put your name on your lunch bags.  There’s been a lot of confusion with student having similar lunch bags.

• GLI meeting today at lunch in room 11

• The Black Student Union (BSU) will meet during lunch today in Room 26.  Please arrive as soon as possible and ready to attend. Thanks Dr. Williams

Students, this is just a quick reminder to let you know that the end of Quarter 1 is October 31st. Please check with your teachers if you have missing assignments that they will allow to be turned in.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, October 18th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Attention Music Club !!! Short meeting at the beginning of lunch today October 18.  Officers please be there !!! We need to pay Allegro Music !!! Thanks - Mr. G

• The library will be closed today after school

• Girls’ Volleyball home game today at 3:00 against Walters

• Do you have a coat that you no longer want or need?  Donate it! One Warm Coat Drive will be accepting your donations of gently used coats, sweaters, and sweatshirts in the Library until Friday, October 19th.

• PTSA Reflection entries must be turned in to the front office by 3:00pm on Monday, October 22nd.

• Essay entries for The Fremont Elks Drug Awareness Contest are due to the Fremont Elks Lodge by Monday, October 22nd.

• Students please put your name on your lunch bags.  There’s been a lot of confusion with student having similar lunch bags.

• GLI meeting Friday at lunch in room 11

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, October 17th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Attention Music Club !!! Short meeting at the beginning of lunch Thursday October 18.  Officers please be there !!! We need to pay Allegro Music !!! Thanks - Mr. G

• The library will be closed today and Thursday after school

• Girls’ Volleyball home game Thursday, October 18th, 3:00 against Walters

• Do you have a coat that you no longer want or need?  Donate it! One Warm Coat Drive will be accepting your donations of gently used coats, sweaters, and sweatshirts in the Library until Friday, October 19th.

• PTSA Reflection entries must be turned in to the front office by 3:00pm on Monday, October 22nd.

• Essay entries for The Fremont Elks Drug Awareness Contest are due to the Fremont Elks Lodge by Monday, October 22nd.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hispanic Heritage Fact: Do you recognize any of the following names? Cesar Chávez, Pablo Casals, Joan Báez, Antonia Coello Novello, Henry Cisneros, José Carreras, Pele, Ellen Ochoa, Catherine Davalos Ortega or Sonia Sotomayor?  The answers are out there. Check out the resources on your computer. Learn about the contributions of these people and many other notable Hispanics. Look around your community and state. Do you see signs, billboards or advertising in Spanish?? Do you recognize words like patio, plaza, and names like Paseo Padre, Cabrillo, Portola, and Gibraltar? Cities such as San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles and many other are words and phrases that come to us from the Spanish language. Look and listen to the world around you. You will be surprised to see the impact of Spanish in Fremont and beyond.  We hope that you have enjoyed these facts about Hispanic Heritage month. Remember that there are many contributors from Spain and all of the Central and South American countries not mentioned here. In addition, some of the countries of the Caribbean are Hispanic too. Raise your awareness of all cultural contributions by Hispanics to help you become aware of the influence of Hispanic culture and the Spanish Language in our world. Gracias!

• Congratulations to the scientists in Science Bowl who made it to the third round!  There will be a meeting today in Ms. Harker's room after school!

• There will be a Junior Achievement meeting after school today from 2:40 - 4:00 pm in Room 3.

• The library will be closed Wednesday and Thursday after school

• Calling all Junioracters! Today we will be having a fun lunch meeting in Ms. Gunabe’s classroom, room 38! We are going to plan the event of the month, and come out and join for a great time!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, October 15th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hispanic Heritage Fact: Can you name at least 5 notable Hispanic Americans who are famous singers?  Carlos Santana–guitarist and singer, Selena-singer, Jennifer Lopez-singer and actress, Gloria Estefan-singer, Desi Arnaz – musician and actor.  These are just a few of the many talented Hispanics who contribute their talents to our culture. Can you name others?? There are endless other categories including literature, art, science and medicine that include Hispanic Americans.  There are 79,440 Hispanic chief executives in jobs in the United States. In addition, 50,866 physicians and surgeons, 48,720 postsecondary teachers, 38,532 lawyers, and 2,726 news analysts, reporters and correspondents are Hispanic.

• The students that have been selected to represent Thornton in the FUSD Talent Show are Isha Kale and Deeta Ganapatry. Congratulations.  Please come to the front office for the Talent Show registration instructions.

• Homework Club will meet in room 39 on today, Tuesday and Thursday from 2:40 until 3:40.

• Students please be sure to take your valuables out of your backpacks and lock them up in your PE lockers during PE due to an increase in locker room thefts this includes cell phones, money, wallets, calculators, etc.  The school is not responsible for replacing stolen items.

• TUPE Team: Please sign up for the meeting during Flex for this Tuesday. Remember to bring your new handbook from the training and notes from the last meeting to this meeting as well.  Thank you Mrs. DeTar

• Congratulations to the scientists in Science Bowl who made it to the third round!  There will be a meeting tomorrow in Ms. Harker's room after school!

• There will be a Junior Achievement meeting after school on Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 2:40 - 4:00 pm in Room 3.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, October 12th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hispanic Heritage Fact:More notable Hispanic Americans who are athletes include: Juan Marichal baseball, Pedro Martinez-baseball Chi Chi Rodriguez-golf, and Alberto Salazar -marathon runner. Were any of the recent Olympians Hispanic? Do some research.

• Today is Open Gym for boys interested in trying out for the 7th & 8th Grade Basketball teams this year.  Students must be dressed to participate.  The locker rooms will be closed. Open Gym is not a try-out just an opportunity to demonstrate your skills to other students.  For more information report to Room 26.

• Thornton Theatre Club meeting at lunch in Room 11A.  Bring your lunch. Everyone is welcome!

• Homework Club will meet in room 39 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 2:40 until 3:40 next week.

• Students please be sure to take your valuables out of your backpacks and lock them up in your PE lockers during PE due to an increase in locker room thefts this includes cell phones, money, wallets, calculators, etc.  The school is not responsible for replacing stolen items.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, October 11th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hispanic Heritage Fact: More notable Hispanic Americans who are athletes include:  Juan Marichal baseball, Pedro Martinez-baseball Chi Chi Rodriguez-golf, and Alberto Salazar -marathon runner. Were any of the recent Olympians Hispanic? Do some research.

• In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, a new club is starting to bring together the Latinx [latin x] community at Thornton. Come to the first club meeting today in room 32 during lunch. Any questions, contact Ms. Amaya.

• Girls’ Volleyball away game today, 3:00 at Horner

• Today and tomorrow is Open Gym for boys interested in trying out for the 7th & 8th Grade Basketball teams this year.  Students must be dressed to participate.  The locker rooms will be closed. Open Gym is not a try-out just an opportunity to demonstrate your skills to other students.  For more information report to Room 26.

• Thornton Theatre Club meeting Friday at lunch in Room 11A.  Bring your lunch and a pen or pencil.  Everyone is welcome!

• PTSA Reflections entries are due to the Thornton front office by October 22nd

• Fremont Elks Lodge Essay Contests:  “Drugs Take Away…” Essay due to the Elks Lodge by October 22nd.  “What Makes You Proud of America?” Essay due to the Elks Lodge by December 3rd. More information is available in the Thornton school office.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, October 10th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hispanic Heritage Fact: Can you name at least 4 notable Hispanic Americans who are athletes? Roberto Alomar-baseball, Roberto Clemente – baseball, Nancy López-golf    Oscar De La Hoya – boxer.  Now, can you think of any other athletes who are Hispanic? There are many!

• In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, a new club is starting to bring together the Latinx [latin x] community at Thornton. Come to the first club meeting on Thursday, October 11 in room 32 during lunch. Any questions, contact Ms. Amaya.

• Girls’ Volleyball away game Thursday, October 11th 3:00 at Horner

• Thursday, October 11th  and Friday, October 12th are Open Gym for boys interested in trying out for the 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball teams this year.  Students must be dressed to participate. The locker rooms will be closed. Open Gym is not a try-out just an opportunity to demonstrate your skills to other students.  For more information report to Room 26.

• Thornton Theatre Club meeting Friday at lunch in Room 11A.  Bring your lunch and a pen or pencil.  Everyone is welcome!

• PTSA Reflections entries are due to the Thornton front office by October 22nd

• Fremont Elks Lodge Essay Contests:  “Drugs Take Away…” Essay due to the Elks Lodge by October 22nd.  “What Makes You Proud of America?” Essay due to the Elks Lodge by December 3rd. More information is available in the Thornton school office.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, October 9th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hispanic Heritage Fact: Can you name at least 4 notable Hispanic Americans who are athletes? Answer in tomorrow’s Bulletin.

• Hello, Thunderbolts! Join Junioract Club today to help plan the club's first event and play a game of Kahoot. The meeting will be during lunch in Room 38.

• One Warm Coat Drive is collecting clean gently worn coats, sweaters, scarfs and gloves.  Donations can be dropped off in the library until October 19th.

• Hello, Scientists.  There is a Science Bowl meeting today in Ms. Harker's room after school.   

• There will be a Junior Achievement meeting after school today in Room 3 from 2:40 - 4:00 pm.

• Girls’ Volleyball home game today 3:00 against Hopkins

• FUSD Talent Show auditions start today.  If you are schedule to audition today please be at the Music Room at the beginning of lunch.  Check the side window of the Business Office to confirm your audition time.

• Today and tomorrow are Open Gym for boys interested in trying out for the 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball teams this year.  Students must be dressed to participate. The locker rooms will be closed. Open Gym is not a try-out just an opportunity to demonstrate your skills to other students.  For more information report to Room 26.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, October 8th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hispanic Heritage Fact: 1.1 million Hispanics have served or are serving in the U. S. armed forces. Do you know anyone in this category?

• In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, a new club is starting to bring together the Latinx [latin x] community at Thornton. Come to the first club meeting on Thursday, October 11 in room 32 during lunch. Any questions, contact Ms. Amaya.

• TUPE Team please sign up for the TUPE  Team meeting during Flex for the 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30.  Please!!! ONLY TUPE Team members! Thank you, Mrs. DeTar

• Hello, Thunderbolts! Join Junioract Club on Tuesday, October 9 to help plan the club's first event and play a game of Kahoot. The meeting will be during lunch in Room 38.

• One Warm Coat Drive is collecting clean gently worn coats, sweaters, scarfs and gloves.  Donations can be dropped off in the library until October 19th.

• Homework Club will be in room 39 today, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:40 until 3:40 next week.

• Hello, Scientists.  There is a Science Bowl meeting tomorrow in Ms. Harker's room after school.

• There will be a Junior Achievement meeting after school on Tuesday, Oct. 9 in Room 3 from 2:40 - 4:00 pm.

• Girls’ Volleyball home game, Tuesday, October 9th, 3:00 against Hopkins

• Students, if you have signed up to audition for the FUSD Talent Show please check the side window of the Business Office to confirm your audition time.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, October 5th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hispanic Heritage Fact: Can you guess how many Hispanic veterans have served in our U.S. armed forces?  Answer in Monday’s Bulletin.

• To be or not to be. . .  in theatre club?—that is the question.  If you are trying to decide, come to the Thornton Theatre Club informational meeting today at lunch in Room 11A.  Bring your lunch and a pen or pencil.  Everyone is welcome!

• The library will be closed after school today..

• Today is Make-Up Picture Day. Order forms are available in the front office or log on to mylifetouch.com to order pictures.  Make-up pictures are not for students who need to get a replacement ID Card. Make-up pictures are for student’s who did not go to Maze Day or who purchased pictures but want to retake their picture and are returning the original packet.

• American Mathematic Competition:  AMC 8 registration forms are due to your math teacher today.

• In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, a new club is starting to bring together the Latinx [latin x] community at Thornton. Come to the first club meeting on Thursday, October 11 in room 32 during lunch. Any questions, contact Ms. Amaya.

• TUPE Team please sign up for the TUPE  Team meeting during Flex for the 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30.  Please!!! ONLY TUPE Team members! Thank you, Mrs. DeTar

• Attention Music Students !!! We will have a short Music Club meeting in the Music Room at the beginning of lunch today offices please be there !!!      - Mr. G

• Hello, Thunderbolts! Join Junioract Club on Tuesday, October 9 to help plan the club's first event and play a game of Kahoot. The meeting will be during lunch in Room 38.

• One Warm Coat Drive is collecting clean gently worn coats, sweaters, scarfs and gloves.  Donations can be dropped off in the library until October 19th.

• Homework Club will be in room 39 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:40 until 3:40 next week.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, October 4th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hispanic Heritage Fact: How many people do you know that speak Spanish?The number of Hispanic surnames ranked among the 15 most common in 2000.  It was the first time that a Hispanic surname reached the top 15 during a census.  Garcia was the most frequent Hispanic surname, occurring 858,289 times and placing eight on the list – up from 18th in 1990. Rodriguez  Was ninth, Martinez eleventh, Hernandez was fifteenth.  Is one of the above your surname? (Last name). Do you know anyone with one of these last names?

• Theatre club, theatre club, wherefore art thou, theatre club?  Come to the year’s first Thornton Theatre Club meeting tomorrow at lunch in Room 11A and find out wherefore it art.  Bring your lunch. Everyone is welcome, whether you signed up at club day or not. See Ms. Sousa if you have any questions.

• Speech and Debate meets today after school in room 36 from 3-4 pm. Once practice is over, there will be a short meeting for parents. See you then.

• The library will be closed Friday after school.

• Library club meeting will be held in the library today at lunch.  The library will be closed to all other students.

• Make-Up Picture Day is this Friday, October 5th.  You can pick up an order form in the front office or log on to mylifetouch.com to order pictures online.  Make-up pictures are not for students who need to get a replacement ID Card. Make-up pictures are for student’s who did not go to Maze Day or who purchased pictures but want to retake their picture.

• American Mathematic Competition:  AMC 8 will be held on November 13th.  Students interested in participating in the AMC should submit the registration form to their math teacher.  Forms are available from your math teach or in the front office. Forms are due on Friday, October 5th.

• Last call for those interested in purchasing Golden State Warriors Tickets for the November 5th game against the Memphis Grizzlies.  Only a few tickets left. The last day to turn in the order form to Mr. Duff is Friday October 5th.

• An informational Boys’ Basketball meeting will be held after school today at 2:45.  This is not a tryout.

• Girls’ Volleyball home game today, 3:00 against Centerville.

• In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, a new club is starting to bring together the Latinx [latin x] community at Thornton. Come to the first club meeting on Thursday, October 11 in room 32 during lunch. Any questions, contact Ms. Amaya.

• TUPE Team: your permission slips for the field trip to the TUPE training are due today.  Please see Mrs. DeTar to hand it in or if you have any questions. Thank you!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hispanic Heritage Fact: Did you know that piñata, patio and plaza are all Spanish words?  Do you know the meanings of these words?

• Thornton Theatre Club meeting Friday at lunch in Room 11A. Everyone is welcome!

• PTSA Meeting tonight at 7pm in the Thornton Library.

• Speech and Debate members: there will be a short parent meeting immediately following our regular Thursday practice. Please encourage a parent to attend. Check Google Classroom for more info.

• Make-Up Picture Day is this Friday, October 5th.  You can pick up an order form in the front office or log on to mylifetouch.com to order pictures online.  Make-up pictures are not for students who need to get a replacement ID Card. Make-up pictures are for student’s who did not go to Maze Day or who purchased pictures but want to retake their picture.

• American Mathematic Competition:  AMC 8 will be held on November 13th.  Students interested in participating in the AMC should submit the registration form to their math teacher.  Forms are available from your math teach or in the front office. Forms are due on Friday, October 5th.

• Today is the Last Day to sign-up for the FUSD Talent show audition.

• Last call for those interested in purchasing Golden State Warriors Tickets for the November 5th game against the Memphis Grizzlies.  Only a few tickets left. The last day to turn in the order form to Mr. Duff is Friday October 5th.

• An informational Boys’ Basketball meeting will be held at 2:45 on Thursday.  This is not a tryout.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hispanic Heritage Fact: Who is the city of Galveston, Texas named after? Marshall Bernardo de Galvez.

• Theatre Club: Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”  If you are inclined to agree, come to the Thornton Theatre Club meeting Friday at lunch in Room 11A.  Please note the date change—Theatre Club meeting will now be on Friday.  See Ms. Sousa if you have any questions.

• PTSA Meeting, Wednesday, October 3rd, at 7pm in the Thornton Library.

• The 14th Annual Run 4 Education benefiting FUSD schools is happening at Quarry Lakes on October 28th at 9am. Registration information is available on School Loop.

• Tupe team quick meeting today at lunch. Please bring you permission slips. Thanks, Mrs. DeTar  

• There will be a Junior Achievement meeting after school today in Room 3 from 2:40 - 4:00 pm.  You need a signed permission slip to participate.

• There will be a Science Bowl meeting after school today in Ms. Harker's room for the students who made it to the next round.  Congratulations!

• Speech and Debate members: remember to check Google Classroom regularly as Mrs. Harman-Murray and the high school coaches post announcements and/or assignments there. In fact, this Thursday after our meeting, there will be a short meeting for parents. Please encourage them to come.

• Make-Up Picture Day is this Friday, October 5th.  You can pick up an order form in the front office or log on to mylifetouch.com

• American Mathematic Competition:  AMC 8 will be held on November 13th.  Students interested in participating in the AMC should submit the registration form to their math teacher.  Forms are available from your math teach or in the front office. Forms are due on Friday, October 5th.

• The Last Day to sign-up for the FUSD Talent show audition is Wednesday, October 3.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, October 1st, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hispanic Heritage Fact: Which three U.S. states are home to the most Hispanic owned businesses?  California, Texas and Florida.

• The 14th Annual Run 4 Education benefiting FUSD schools is happening at Quarry Lakes on October 28th at 9am. Registration information is available on School Loop.

• Tupe Team meeting tomorrow at lunch.  Please bring your permission slip to the meeting. Thanks Mrs. DeTar

• Homework Club will be held in room 39 today, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:40 until 3:40.

• Congratulations to our girls volleyball teams on a great first game of the season! The 7th grade team played a great game but lost by 2 points in the 3rd set. Our 8th grade team snagged the win in a nerve-wracking 3rd set victory. Hope to see every next week for our first home game of the season.

• Theatre Club: Are you creative?  Artistic? Loud? Funny?  Energetic? A dancer? A singer?  An actor? An audience member? A performer?  Maybe you’d rather organize things behind the scenes?  If any of these things is true, theatre club is the place for you!  Come to this year’s first theatre club meeting Wednesday at lunch in Room 11A.  Everyone is welcome. See Ms. Sousa if you have any questions.

• There will be a Junior Achievement meeting after school on Tuesday, Oct. 2 in Room 3 from 2:40 - 4:00 pm.  You need a signed permission slip to participate.

• Hello, Scientists!  EVERYBODY who tried out for Science Bowl should've received an email whether they made it to the next round or not.  For those who made the next round, please come to Ms. Harker's room tomorrow, Tuesday, October 2nd, right after school.  

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, September 28, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hispanic Heritage Fact: What are sikus, quenas, wankaras and charangos?  These are all Andean musical instruments from Chile. Is Chile in Central or South America?

• Please donate your clean, gently worn coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, scarfs, new socks, winter hats and gloves to the The One Warm Coat Drive.  You can drop off items to be donated to the Thornton Library today thru October 19th.

• Back to School Dance is after school today from 3 to 5 pm. Dance tickets will be on sale for $10 outside the large gym today at lunch. Tickets are not sold at the door. Please review the dance policy on page 6 of your student agenda.

• Students:  Make-up pictures are next Friday, October 5th.  If you do not have an ID card don’t panic you will just give your teacher your ID number for Flex Time.

• The 14th Annual Run 4 Education benefiting FUSD schools is happening at Quarry Lakes on October 28th at 9am. Registration information is available on School Loop.

• TUPE Team! Thanks for coming to the meeting and picking up the permission slips! Mr. Welch was a big help to me Tuesday!  If you did not come to the meeting and pick up a permission slip, please see me in the locker room. They are due October 4th...but try to bring them to the quick meeting on Tuesday October 2nd, at lunch.  See you then. Mrs. DeTar

• Homework Club will be held in room 39 next week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:40 until 3:40.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, September 27, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hispanic Heritage Fact: Arizona, Colorado, Florida and Montana are the states in the United States that are Spanish in origin.

• Girls’ Volleyball Away Game today, 3:00pm at Walters

• Students:  If you have signed up for Library Club, please come to the library at the beginning of lunch today.  The library will be closed to all other students.

• Please donate your clean, gently worn coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, scarfs, new socks, winter hats and gloves to the The One Warm Coat Drive.  You can drop off items to be donated to the Thornton Library today thru October 19th.

• Speech and Debate people...if you haven't already checked the final list of students invited to join Speech and Debate, the info. is posted on the window of room 36. Our first meeting will be tomorrow, Thursday, September 30 from 3-4 pm.

• Back to School Dance is Friday, September 28th from 3 to 5 pm.  Dance tickets will be on sale for $10 outside the large gym today thru Friday at lunch. Please review the dance policy on page 6 of your student agenda.

• If you are part of Thornton's GSA club, or interested in joining, we are having a meeting today at lunch in Room 44. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you all!

• Students:  You are not allowed to be dropped off on Thornton Avenue. This is for your safety and it is a traffic violation for the driver of the vehicle.  You will receive a detention if you are caught.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

*Student Section*

• Which states in the United States are Spanish names?  Answer in tomorrow’s bulletin.

• Girls’ Volleyball Away Game, Thursday, September 27th, 3:00pm at Walters

• Library will be closed after school today.

• Students:  If you have signed up for Library Club, please come to the library at the beginning of lunch Thursday September 27th.  The library will be closed to all other students.

• Calling all Green Team members, we are meeting today in Rm 19.  Bring your lunch - see you then!

• Please donate your clean, gently worn coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, scarfs, new socks, winter hats and gloves to the The One Warm Coat Drive.  You can drop off items to be donated to the Thornton Library today thru October 19th.

• PTSA Reflections Art Projects are due to the front office by October 22nd.  Come to the front office if you would like more information.

• Fremont Elks Americanism Essay Contest:  Essay should be no longer than 300 words addressing the “What Makes You Proud of America?”  Entries must be submitted to the Fremont Elks by December 3rd.

• Fremont Elks Drug Awareness Essay Contest: Essay should be no longer than 250 words addressing the “Drugs Take Away…”  Entries must be submitted to the Fremont Elks on October 22nd.

• Speech and Debate people...if you haven't already checked the final list of students invited to join Speech and Debate, the info. is posted on the window of room 36. Our first meeting will be tomorrow, Thursday, September 30 from 3-4 pm.

• Dance tickets will be on sale for $10 outside the large gym today thru Friday at lunch.

All students must create an account for FLEX time (homeroom). S

Go to www.teachmore.org/thornton/students 

Sign up for an account.

Your login is you student ID #

Create a password

Provide a personal email (not fusd account) It is used to reset your password if you need to.

Click sign up.

FLEX time will begin 10/1/18

Students must be signed in to their Flex Period before 8:05 am each day. The following is the current week's offerings. Unless otherwise noted, the cap for each class is 32 students. Once the cap is reached, you will no longer be allowed to Register for that flex teacher. If a teacher has assigned you to a flex period, you must attend that teacher's flex time. Hover over select Flex Periods for additional information.

View available sign-ups here

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

*Student Section*

• The projections suggest that by the year 2050, one in four Americans will be Hispanic.  Are you among them? Do you speak Spanish? Do you know someone who speaks Spanish? Please Continue to listen for more facts.

• Students:  Would you like to represent Thornton in the FUSD’s Got Talent Show?  Come to the front office to sign-up to audition. Auditions will be held the week of October 10th and the show will be on November 3rd.

• 8th grader students:  Are you interested in being a teacher’s aide or office aide this semester?  We have teachers and office staff in need of helpers. If you are interested, come to the business office and put your name on the sign up sheet.  Students who meet the qualifications will be contacted. Students in Band, AVID, Robotics or Foreign Language may not switch out of their elective to be a TA.

• Junior Achievement is all about exploring the working world and different careers that make the most of your talents and interests.  The Junior Achievement Club will be having its first meeting today from 2:40 - 4:00 PM in Room 3. You must have a signed permission slip to attend the meetings.  See Ms. Oliver for a permission slip if you are interested in joining.

• TUPE Team meeting today at lunch in the girl's locker room! Hope to see you later today! Mrs. DeTar

• Homework Club will be in room 39 today and Thursday from 2:40 until 3:40 this week.

• Library will be closed Wednesday September 26th, after school.

• Calling all Green Team members, we are meeting on Wednesday in Rm 19.  Bring your lunch - see you then!

• Please donate your clean, gently worn coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, scarfs, new socks, winter hats and gloves to the The One Warm Coat Drive.  You can drop off items to be donated to the Thornton Library today thru October 19th.

• PTSA Reflections Art Projects are due to the front office by October 22nd.  Come to the front office if you would like more information.

• Fremont Elks Americanism Essay Contest:  Essay should be no longer than 300 words addressing the “What Makes You Proud of America?”  Entries must be submitted to the Fremont Elks by December 3rd.

• Fremont Elks Drug Awareness Essay Contest: Essay should be no longer than 250 words addressing the “Drugs Take Away…”  Entries must be submitted to the Fremont Elks on October 22nd.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, September 24, 2018

*Student Section*

• The term Hispanic or Latino, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, Mexican or other Spanish culture regardless of race.  On the 2010 Census form, 50.5 million people or 16% of the population are of Hispanic or Latino origin.  This represents a significant increase from the 2000 Census, which registered the Hispanic population at 35.3 or 13% of the total U.S. population.

• Students:  Would you like to represent Thornton in the FUSD’s Got Talent Show?  Come to the front office to sign-up to audition. Auditions will be held the week of October 10th and the show will be on November 3rd.

• 8th grader students:  Are you interested in being a teacher’s aide or office aide this semester?  We have teachers and office staff in need of helpers. If you are interested, come to the business office and put your name on the sign up sheet.  Students who meet the qualifications will be contacted. Students in Band, AVID, Robotics or Foreign Language may not switch out of their elective to be a TA.

• Junior Achievement is all about exploring the working world and different careers that make the most of your talents and interests.  The Junior Achievement Club will be having its first meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 2:40 - 4:00 PM in Room 3. You must have a signed permission slip to attend the meetings.  See Ms. Oliver for a permission slip if you are interested in joining.

• Reminder that TUPE will be meeting tomorrow, during lunch in the girl's locker room. Hope to see you then! Mrs. DeTa

• Homework Club will be in room 39 today, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:40 until 3:40 this week.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, September 21st, 2018

*Student Section*

• WELCOME TO HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 2018. PLEASE LISTEN TO THE FACTS THAT WILL BE SHARED FOR THE MONTH FROM September 21 THRU October 15.  LEARN SOME NEW FACTS! BE INFORMED and BROADEN YOUR CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE.

• Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Sept. 15, the anniversary of Independence for five Latin American countries.  They are Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16th and Chile on September 18th.

• Students:  Would you like to represent Thornton in the FUSD’s Got Talent Show?  Come to the front office to sign-up to audition. Auditions will be held the week of October 10th and the show will be on November 3rd.

• Attention Music Club!!! Short meeting today at Lunch in the Music Room. Thanks!!!  Mr. G

• 8th grader students:  Are you interested in being a teacher’s aide or office aide this semester?  We have teachers and office staff in need of helpers. If you are interested, come to the business office and put your name on the sign up sheet.  Students who meet the qualifications will be contacted. Students in Band, AVID, Robotics or Foreign Language may not switch out of their elective to be a TA.

• The first BSU meeting will be today in room 26 during lunch.  Bring you lunch and prepare to participate.

• Student reminder:  The office does not interrupt classrooms to deliver forgotten items to students. If you have forgotten your lunch,homework, or PE clothes, you are responsible to check if your parents have dropped the forgotten items off to the office.  

• Junior Achievement is all about exploring the working world and different careers that make the most of your talents and interests.  The Junior Achievement Club will be having its first meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 2:40 - 4:00 PM in Room 3. You must have a signed permission slip to attend the meetings.  See Ms. Oliver for a permission slip if you are interested in joining.

• The TUPE team will be meeting Tuesday at lunch in the girl's locker room.  Come hear about the upcoming lunchtime activities and field trip! See you then, Mrs. DeTar

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Students:  Would you like to represent Thornton in the FUSD’s Got Talent Show?  Come to the front office to sign-up to audition. Auditions will be held the week of October 10th and the show will be on November 3rd.

• Speech and Debate callbacks are today after school in room 36. See you from 3-4 pm!

• Attention Music Club !!! Short meeting Friday at Lunch in the Music Room. Thanks !!!  Mr. G

• Students are you interested in signing up for library club?  Go see Mrs. Hammill in the library, today will be the last day to sign up.

• 8th grader students:  Are you interested in being a teacher’s aide or office aide this semester?  We have teachers and office staff in need of helpers. If you are interested, come to the business office and put your name on the sign up sheet.  Students who meet the qualifications will be contacted. Students in Band, AVID, Robotics or Foreign Language may not switch out of their elective to be a TA.

• The first BSU meeting will be Friday in room 26 during lunch.  Bring you lunch and prepare to participate.

• Student reminder:  If you have forgotten your lunch,homework, or PE clothes, you are responsible to check if your parents have dropped the forgotten items off to the office.  The office does not interrupt classrooms to deliver forgotten items to students.

Welcome back to school!  Ms. Renoir and I are looking to have an excellent school year and are excited to work with the great group of students we have here at Thornton. My schedule this year is again split between Horner and Thornton. For the first semester, I will be at Thornton on Mondays and Tuesdays and every other Wednesday. During the second semester, I will be here  Thursdays and Fridays and continue the every other Wednesday schedule.

Ms. Renoir and I are delighted to be able to continue our work helping students succeed at the junior high level and preparing them for success in high school and beyond.

In these first few weeks of school, we have had the chance to visit classrooms, and we are very impressed with the level of student engagement.

When you have an opportunity, we ask that you please review with your child the rules and student responsibilities in the student planner so we are all on the same page when it comes to what is expected at Thornton.

Following are some general reminders:

• Please do not drop off or pick up students on Thornton Ave or directly in the parking lots. Please use the pick up drop off loop instead, as it is safer for pedestrians and vehicles. 
• It is vital that students remember to cross the street in a safe manner: use crosswalks, don't jaywalk, don't begin to cross when you cannot finish crossing safely in the amount of time remaining.
• Once students leave school, they may not return to campus without a parent. This means students cannot go across the street after school and then return to campus for a ride or to watch a game or go to a dance. 
• Students are not allowed to be on other schools' campuses before 4pm without a parent accompanying them, and the student and parent must check in at the school office for a visitor pass. 
• Students who ride a bike or skateboard to or from school must wear a helmet. It is the law.
• Cell phones must be turned off and put away when students arrive to the campus. They may be turned on and used after the end of the school day. The same applies to school dances--they must be off and put away during the dance and can be used when it is over. 
• We have homework club that is supervised by a credentialed teacher every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:40-3:40 in room 39.
• The library is open from 7:30am-3:30pm on most school days. 

We are really looking forward to another fabulous year with such amazing staff and students! Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns; we have an open door policy.

--Mrs. Watson-Bird and Ms. Renoir

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Back to School Night is tonight starting with a presentation in the large gym at 6:30 pm followed by classroom visits.

• Hello Thunderbolts:  Do you have an interest to visit Washington D.C. and New York during Spring Break? If so, come to an informational meeting in the library at 5:30 tonight for more information on this wonderful field trip and opportunity. Both 7th and 8th graders are welcome!

• "Hello, Thunderbolts! Are you interested in joining an international club, benefiting our local and global community? Junior Interact Club is the middle school branch of Rotary International where you can earn experience for community service, carry out hands-on service projects, and develop leadership skills. Join Junior Interact Club for the first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 25 during lunch in Room 38. Hope to see you all there!" ​

• A huge thanks to the many students who showed up after school last Thursday to try out for the Speech and Debate Club. It was super difficult to choose those we'd like to see return for the second round of auditions. Please check the callback list that has been posted on the window of room 36. Callbacks will be held Thursday, September 20 from 3-4 pm in room 36.

• Shiver me timbers!    Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day!  Come to the Thornton Theatre Club table today during lunch to talk like a pirate and earn your treasure.  All lads and lassies are welcome, from sailors to landlubbers. Arrrrr!!!

• Students, do you have gently used books at home or books you have already read and want to get rid of.  Well your in luck, you can drop them off in the library. We now have a donation bin for those in need. The books will be used to help migrant communities in China.

• Students are you interested in signing up for library club?  Go see Mrs. Hammill in the library, Thursday, September 20th will be the last day to sign up.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Back to School Night is this Wednesday, September 19th starting with a presentation in the large gym at 6:30 pm followed by classroom visits.

• Hello Thunderbolts:  Do you have an interest to visit Washington D.C. and New York during Spring Break? If so, come to an informational meeting in the library at 5:30 pm on September 19th for more information on this wonderful field trip and opportunity. Both 7th and 8th graders are welcome!

• The library will be closed  after school today

• Hey T-Bolts! TUPE Team informational meeting today at lunch in the girls' locker room! See you then! Mrs. DeTar

• AMC:  American Mathematics Competition AMC 8 will be held on November 13th.  Students interested in participating in the AMC 8 should submit the payment and form to their math teachers by October 5th.  The form was sent out to parents and students through School Loop Mail.

• GLI meeting today at lunch in room 11

• Hello, scientists.  The test for the Science Bowl will be today after school in the library.

• A huge thanks to the many students who showed up after school last Thursday to try out for the Speech and Debate Club. It was super difficult to choose those we'd like to see return for the second round of auditions. Please check the callback list that has been posted on the window of room 36. Callbacks will be held THIS Thursday, September 20 from 3-4 pm in room 36.

• The Junior Achievement Club is taking off.  Not sure what the Junior Achievement Club is all about?​  The JA Club is about exploring the working world and different careers that make the most of your talents and interests.  We will have a short organization meeting during lunch on today in Room 3. Stop by to find out more!

• Ahoy mateys!  Tomorrow, September 19th, is International Talk Like a Pirate Day!  Come to the theatre club table in front of the big gym at lunchtime on Wednesday to try your hand -or your hook- at talking like a pirate.  Treasure for all who try.

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• Hello, Thunderbolts! Are you interested in joining an international club, benefiting our local and global community? Junior Interact Club is the middle school branch of Rotary International where you can earn experience for community service, carry out hands-on service projects, and develop leadership skills. Join Junior Interact Club for the first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 25 during lunch in Room 38. Hope to see you all there!

• Students, do you have gently used books at home or books you have already read and want to get rid of.  Well your in luck, you can drop them off in the library. We now have a donation bin for those in need. The books will be used to help migrant communities in China.

• Students are you interested in signing up for library club?  Go see Mrs. Hammill in the library, Thursday September 20th will be the last day to sign up.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, September 17th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Back to School Night is this Wednesday, September 19th starting with a presentation in the large gym at 6:30 pm followed by classroom visits.

• Hello Thunderbolts:  Do you have an interest to visit Washington D.C. and New York during Spring Break? If so, come to an informational meeting in the library at 5:30 pm on September 19th for more information on this wonderful field trip and opportunity. Both 7th and 8th graders are welcome!

• The library will be closed  after school Tuesday, September 18th.

• Come check out the TUPE Team at our informational meeting tomorrow September 18th at lunch in the girls' locker room! Please bring your lunch from home tomorrow.  See you then! Mrs. DeTar

• AMC:  American Mathematics Competition AMC 8 will be held on November 13th.  Students interested in participating in the AMC 8 should submit the payment and form to their math teachers by October 5th.  The form was sent out to parents and students through School Loop Mail.

• GLI meeting Tuesday at lunch in room 11

• Science Fair Club Meeting Today at lunch in Room 40.

• Homework Club is being held in room 39 every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 2:40 until 3:40.  

• Hello, scientists.  The Test for the Science Bowl will take place after school tomorrow in the LIBRARY.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, September 14th, 2018

*Student Section*

• THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED  AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH.

• Hey T-Bolts! Did you sign up to check out the TUPE Team? Even if you didn't sign up, please come to our first meeting Tuesday, 9/18 at lunch in the girls' locker room!  This is an informational meeting for you to decide if this is something that you would like to be a part of for this year. Hope to see you Tuesday!! Mrs. DeTar

• Hello Thunderbolts:  Do you have an interest to visit Washington D.C. and New York during Spring Break? If so, come to an informational meeting in the library at 5:30pm on Sept. 19th for more information on this wonderful field trip and opportunity. Both 7th and 8th graders are welcome!

• AMC:  American Mathematics Competition AMC 8 will be held on November 13th.  Students interested in participating in the AMC 8 should submit the payment and form to their math teachers by October 5th.  The form was sent out to parents and students through School Loop Mail.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Greetings mathematicians and scientists, Are you interested in sharing your knowledge in a game-contestant ATMOSPHERE?  Interested in competing against others and representing our school for science and math in a competition? Join us for Science Bowl.  Meet at Ms. Harker's room (Room 1). Our first meeting will be after school, TODAY September 13 (1 hour). Most club meetings will be after school on Tuesdays.  Parents are encouraged to attend. We will need parent coaches as well! Hope to see you then!

• Speech and Debate tryouts are today from 3-4 pm in room 36. Callbacks will be NEXT Thursday, September 20th from 3-4 pm in room 36.

• Hello Thunderbolts:  Do you have an interest to visit Washington D.C. and New York during Spring Break? If so, come to an informational meeting in the library at 5:30pm on Sept. 19th for more information on this wonderful field trip and opportunity. Both 7th and 8th graders are welcome!

• Not sure what kinds of jobs are out there in the working world.  Want to explore different careers that make the most of your talents and interests?  Consider joining Junior Achievement, a new club at Thornton Jr. High dedicated to helping students prepare for their future in the working world. Contact Ms. Oliver in room 3 for more information.

• AMC:  American Mathematics Competition AMC 8 will be held on November 13th.  Students interested in participating in the AMC 8 should submit the payment and form to their math teachers by October 5th.  The form was sent out to parents and students through School Loop Mail.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hello Thunderbolts:  Do you have an interest to visit Washington D.C. and New York during Spring Break? If so, come to an informational meeting in the library at 5:30pm on September. 19th for more information on this wonderful field trip and opportunity. Both 7th and 8th graders are welcome!

• Come to the big gym at lunch today to see all the exciting clubs that Thornton has to offer!  For example: Science Fair Club, BSU, GSA, Speech and Debate, Green Club, TUPE, pickleball, board game club, and more.

• Greetings mathematicians and scientists, Are you interested in sharing your knowledge in a game-contestant ATMOSPHERE?  Interested in competing against others and representing our school for science and math in a competition? Join us for Science Bowl.  Meet at Ms. Harker's room (Room 1). Our first meeting will be after school, TOMORROW, Thursday September 13 (1 hour). Most club meetings will be after school on Tuesdays.  Parents are encouraged to attend. We will need parent coaches as well! Hope to see you then!

• Speech and Debate tryouts are Thursday, September 13th from 3-4 pm in room 36. Callbacks will be NEXT Thursday, September 20th from 3-4 pm in room 36.

• PTSA meeting tonight at 7pm in the school library.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Students: If you are going to play football or soccer at lunch, please do this on the grass. We have too many students on the blacktop to allow you to play those sports there.   Thanks for your help in providing a safe environment.

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• Greetings mathematicians and scientists, Are you interested in sharing your knowledge in a game-contestant ATMOSPHERE?  Interested in competing against others and representing our school for science and math in a competition? Join us for Science Bowl.  Meet at Ms. Harker's room (Room 1). Our first meeting will be after school, Thursday September 13 (1 hour). Most club meetings will be after school on Tuesdays.  Parents are encouraged to attend. We will need parent coaches as well! Hope to see you then!

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• Attention Music Students !!!  The Thornton Music Club starts today at lunch time. Stop by the Music Room !!!    - Mr. G

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• Hi Students - do you care about the environment?  Would you like to be part of the team to help create and care for Thornton's Bee and Butterfly Common Sense Student Green Garden?  Like to be involved in making Thornton a greener community? If so, come to the club sign ups this week at lunch or listen to the announcements for the Green Team's  lunchtime meetings. Everyone is welcome! We look forward to meeting you! Bzzzzzz Bzzzzzzzzzzz Bzzzzzz

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• Interested in competing in speech or debate this year? Thornton's Speech and Debate Club will be holding auditions on Thursday, 9/13 from 3-4 pm in room 36. Call backs will be next Thursday from 3-4 in room 36. Not sure this might be for you? Stop by the Speech and Debate table during Club Days today and Wednesday for more information.

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• T-Bolts! Interested in helping out with fun lunchtime activities? Wanna go to UC Berkeley and learn about how to beat the BIG BAD tobacco companies?  Wanna help out with another school wide "spell out" on the soccer field, like we did last year? Come on over to the TUPE (Tobacco Use Prevention Education) table and learn more about it, today  and tomorrow in the large gym! See you then, Mrs. DeTar

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• Science Fair club sign-ups today during lunch  in the large gym

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• Come sign up today and tomorrow in the large gym if you want to play pickleball during lunch!  See you then! Mrs. DeTar

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• Hello Students and Families:  Do you have an interest to visit Washington D.C. and New York during Spring Break? If so, come to an informational meeting in the library at 5:30pm on Sept. 19th (Back to School Night) for more information on this wonderful field trip and opportunity. Both 7th and 8th graders are welcome! Looking forward to seeing you there.  -Mr. Jones

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• Today and tomorrow are club days. Come to the big gym at lunch to see all the exciting clubs that Thornton has to offer!

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THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, September 10th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Students: If you are going to play football or soccer at lunch, please do this on the grass. We have too many students on the blacktop to allow you to play those sports there.   Thanks for your help in providing a safe environment.

• Homework Club:  If you need homework help or want a place to work on homework, come to homework club today, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:40 until 3:40 in room 39.

• Greetings mathematicians and scientists, Are you interested in sharing your knowledge in a game-contestant ATMOSPHERE?  Interested in competing against others and representing our school for science and math in a competition? Join us for Science Bowl.  Meet at Ms. Harker's room (Room 1). Our first meeting will be after school, Thursday September 13 (1 hour). Most club meetings will be after school on Tuesdays.  Parents are encouraged to attend. We will need parent coaches as well! Hope to see you then!

• Attention Music Students !!!  The Thornton Music Club starts on Tuesday September 11 at lunch time. Stop by the Music Room !!!    - Mr. G

• Hi Students - do you care about the environment?  Would you like to be part of the team to help create and care for Thornton's Bee and Butterfly Common Sense Student Green Garden?  Like to be involved in making Thornton a greener community? If so, come to the club sign ups this week at lunch or listen to the announcements for the Green Team's  lunchtime meetings. Everyone is welcome! We look forward to meeting you! Bzzzzzz Bzzzzzzzzzzz Bzzzzzz

• Interested in competing in speech or debate this year? Thornton's Speech and Debate Club will be holding auditions on Thursday, 9/13 from 3-4 pm in room 36. Call backs will be Friday, 9/14. Not sure this might be for you? Stop by the Speech and Debate table during Club Days on Tuesday and Wednesday for more information.

• Welcome back Thunderbolts!  If you are interested in joining the TUPE Team (Tobacco Use Prevention Education), having some fun spreading the word about the BIG BAD tobacco companies.  Come to the TUPE table at lunch Tuesday or Wednesday in the large gym. See you then! Mrs. DeTar

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, September 7th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Come to Room 10 to pick up your student treasures book from Ms. Miller, if you didn’t receive it last year.

• Students: If you are going to play football or soccer at lunch, please do this on the grass. We have too many students on the blacktop to allow you to play those sports there.   Thanks for your help in providing a safe environment.

• Homework Club:  If you need homework help come to homework club next week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:40 until 3:40 in room 39.

• Greetings mathematicians and scientists, Are you interested in sharing your knowledge in a game-contestant ATMOSPHERE?  Interested in competing against others and representing our school for science and math in a competition? Join us for Science Bowl.  Meet at Ms. Harker's room (Room 1). Our first meeting will be after school, Thursday September 13 (1 hour). Most club meetings will be after school on Tuesdays.  Parents are encouraged to attend. We will need parent coaches as well! Hope to see you then!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, September 6th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Board Game Club Admin meeting today at lunch in room 23, see Mr. Register if interested.

• 8th grade girls’ volleyball tryouts are today after school 2:45-4:30 in the large gym.

• Come to Room 10 to pick up your student treasures book from Ms. Miller, if you didn’t receive it last year.

• Students:  The office does not interrupt classrooms to deliver your forgotten homework or lunch.  If you have forgotten something at home it is your responsibility to come to the office to check if your parent has dropped it off.

• Interested in being a part of Thornton’s GSA club this year? Ms. Bond and Ms. Van Osdol are advisors for the club and would like to invite you to a meeting in Room 44 today at lunch.​ See you there!

• Students: If you are going to play football or soccer at lunch, please do this on the grass. We have too many students on the blacktop to allow you to play those sports there.   Thanks for your help in providing a safe environment.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, September 5th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Board Game Club Admin meeting Thursday at lunch in room 23, see Mr. Register if interested.

• 7th grade girls’ volleyball tryouts are today after school from 1:30-3:30 in the large gym.

• Come to Room 10 to pick up your student treasures book from Ms. Miller, if you didn’t receive it last year.

• Students:  The office does not interrupt classrooms to deliver your forgotten homework or lunch.  If you have forgotten something at home it is your responsibility to come to the student office to check if your parent has dropped it off.

• Interested in being a part of Thornton’s GSA club this year? Ms. Bond and Ms. Van Osdol are advisors for the club and would like to invite you to a meeting in Room 44 this Thursday at lunch.​ See you there!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, August 30, 2018

*Student Section*

• Students please throw all your unwanted food and wrappers into the trash cans when you have finished eating lunch.

• Students: You are not allowed to be dropped off or picked up on Thornton Avenue.  This is for your safety.

• Girls’ Volleyball tryouts are next week. 7th grade on Wednesday, September 5th and 8th grade on Thursday, September 6th.  Come to an information meeting in room 31 on Tuesday, September 4th.

Fremont Unified is seeking volunteers to serve on its Comprehensive Health, Puberty, & Sexuality Education Task Force.​  Please click here​ for the application. 

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, June 13th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Early Dismissal today at 12:52.   AC transit WILL be available.

• The library is closed today after school.

• Summer Bowling Cards are available in the front office.  The bowling card will give you 2 free games of bowling each day of summer at Cloverleaf Bowl.

• Students, if you have medication at school and you are not authorized to self-carry it your parent will need to pick it up today.  

• Please check the lost and found located outside the small gym.  Anything not picked up today by 1:30pm will be donated to charity.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, June 12th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Early dismissal at 11:46 today.   AC transit will NOT be available. Please make arrangements for pick-up.

• Wednesday:  June 13 Last Day of school.  Early Dismissal at 12:52. AC transit WILL be available.

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• The library is closed Wednesday June 13th after school.

• Summer Bowling Cards are available in the front office.  The bowling card will give you 2 free games of bowling each day of summer at Cloverleaf Bowl.

• Students, if you have medication at school and you are not authorized to self-carry it your parent will need to pick it up on the last day of school.  

• Students - No backpacks this week for ALL students.  Small tote bags are ok…Be advised, dress code is enforced through the end of the year.  If you are in violation of the dress code or any other school policies, you may be sitting in the IR for the remainder of the day.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, June 11th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Summer Bowling Cards are available in the front office.  The bowling card will give you 2 free games of bowling each day of summer at Cloverleaf Bowl.

• Library club meeting will be held in the library today at lunch.  The library will be closed to all other students.

• Beginning today, the library will only be opened for book drop off.

• Students, if you have medication at school and you are not authorized to self-carry it your parent will need to pick it up on the last day of school.  

• TUPE Team! The American High TUPE coordinator would like you to join the AHS Google Classroom!  The code is: bkqcayn Any questions, please see Mrs. DeTar Thanks!

• Music Club Meeting today at Lunch in the Music Room. Thanks !!!  Mr. G

• Students - No backpacks all this week for ALL students.  Small tote bags are ok…Be advised, dress code is enforced through the end of the year.  If you are in violation of the dress code or any other school policies, you may be sitting in the IR for the remainder of the day.

• Bell Schedule for this week:  Monday 2:40 dismissal, Tuesday - 11:46 dismissal, and Wednesday - 12:52 dismissal

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, June 8th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Yearbooks are almost here!  We will have thirty extra books to sell but when they are gone, they are gone.  Bring $45 to room 15 to buy yours now!

• Attention 8th Graders:  Come to the Dance/Social today from 3-5pm.  There will be music, games and food. You must bring your student ID with you.  Once you have entered the social you may not leave until 5pm.

• Cloverleaf Bowl Summer Bowling Cards are now available in the front office.  One per student.

• Library club meeting will be held in the library on Monday June 11th at lunch.  The library will be closed to all other students.

• Beginning Monday June 11th, the library will only be opened for book drop off.

• Students, if you have medication at school and you are not authorized to self-carry it your parent will need to pick it up on the last day of school.  

• TUPE Team! The American High TUPE coordinator would like you to join the AHS Google Classroom!  The code is: bkqcayn Any questions, please see Mrs. DeTar Thanks!

• Students - No backpacks all next week for ALL students.  Small tote bags are ok…Be advised, dress code is enforced through the end of the year.  If you are in violation of the dress code or any other school policies, you may be sitting in the IR for the remainder of the day.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, June 7th, 2018

*Student Section*

• There will be NO speech and debate tryouts today or tomorrow after school. They have been canceled.

• Yearbooks are almost here!  We will have thirty extra books to sell but when they are gone, they are gone.  Bring $45 to room 15 to buy yours now!

• Last chance! Today at lunch in room 35 is the last meeting of the school year for the Gay-Straight Alliance. Come join us!

• Attention 8th Graders:  Come to the Dance/Social on Friday from 3-5pm.  There will be music, games and food.

• Cloverleaf Bowl Summer Bowling Cards are now available in the front office.  One per student.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, June 6th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Thornton Theatre Club: Final meeting for this school year at lunch in room 11A.  Bring your lunch and have a dramatically good time!

• The speech and debate tryouts that were scheduled for Thursday and Friday have been CANCELED. Again, there will be no speech and debate tryouts this Thursday and Friday.

• Yearbooks are almost here!  We will have thirty extra books to sell but when they are gone, they are gone.  Bring $45 to room 15 to buy yours now!

• Last chance! Thursday at lunch in room 35 is the last meeting of the school year for the Gay-Straight Alliance. Come join us!

• There are a few pictures left of the #DRUG FREE event.  Please come see Mrs. DeTar in the back of the girl's locker room to pick one up for 25 cents.  Thanks, TUPE Team

• PTSA meeting tonight in the Thornton Library starting at 7pm.

• Attention 8th Graders:  Come to the Dance/Social on Friday from 3-5pm.  There will be music, games and food.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, June 5th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Thornton Theatre Club: Final meeting for this school year tomorrow at lunch in room 11A.  Bring your lunch and have a dramatically good time!

• The Thornton Library is a polling site today. The library will have voters from our community in and out all day!!  The Library will be closed to students.

• Yearbooks are almost here!  We will have thirty extra books to sell but when they are gone, they are gone.  Bring $45 to room 15 to buy yours now!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, June 4th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Thornton Theatre Club: Final meeting for this school year on Wednesday at lunch in room 11A.  Bring your lunch and have a dramatically good time!

• On Tuesday, June 5th, the Thornton Library will be a polling site. The library will have voters from our community in and out all day!!  The Library will be closed to students.

• Attention Yearbook fans! Yearbooks are coming next week! We have a few extra yearbooks to sell, if you have waited to the last moment. If you want to get yours' and haven't already ordered it, bring cash or check made out to "Thornton Junior High School" to room 15, as soon as you can. The cost is $45.  Please don't wait--when they are gone, they are gone. Go Thunderbolts!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, June 1st, 2018

*Student Section*

• Speech and Debate Showcase is today after school from 3-4 pm in the small gym! Come see what Thornton students have spent weeks, even months, preparing. See you then!

• The library will be closed after school today.  All library books are due today.

• There are a few pictures left of the #DRUG FREE event.  Please come see Mrs. DeTar in the back of the girl's locker room to pick one up for 25 cents. Thanks, TUPE Team

• On Tuesday, June 5th, the Thornton Library will be a polling site. The library will have voters from our community in and out all day!!  The Library will be closed to students.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, May 31st, 2018

*Student Section*

• Tomorrow is Thornton's Speech and Debate Showcase! Staff and students are invited. Please stop by and show your support. See you in the small gym from 3-4 pm.

• Interested in speech and debate? Interested in competing against students from other schools? If you've answered yes to these questions then come to speech and debate tryouts next Thursday, June 7th from 3-4 pm in room 36. Call backs will be the next day: Friday, June 8th from 3-4 pm.

• On Thursday, all 8th graders need to arrive at school at the regular time and report to their 1st period class. 8th Grade Students who are not going to Great America, tomorrow is a regular school day for you. You will need to come to school. If you do not come to school your parents need to call in your absence. If we receive no phone call the absence will be unexcused.

• The Gay-Straight Alliance will meet at lunch on Thursday, May 31, in room 35. Come join us!

• The library will be closed Friday after school.  All library books are due Friday June 1st.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, May 30th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hi Thunderbolts!  If you’re interested in attending a FREE workshop at American High School to learn about American High School Leadership, please grab a form from the front office or Mr. Jones in room 43.  Free lunch is provided. It’s on Saturday, June 2nd.

• Speech and Debate Showcase is this Friday, June 1st from 3-4 pm in the small gym.

• TUPE Team: Last meeting today (and party)! Meet in the big gym foyer at brunch/lunch! See you then!

• On Thursday, all 8th graders need to arrive at school at the regular time and report to their 1st period class. 8th Grade Students who are not going to Great America, tomorrow is a regular school day for you. You will need to come to school. If you do not come to school your parents need to call in your absence. If we receive no phone call the absence will be unexcused.

• Boys’ Volleyball away game, Thursday, May 31st, 3:00 at Horner

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, May 29th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hi Thunderbolts!  If you’re interested in attending a FREE workshop at American High School to learn about American High School Leadership, please grab a form from the front office or Mr. Jones in room 43.  Free lunch is provided. It’s on Saturday, June 2nd.

• Speech and Debate Showcase is this Friday, June 1st from 3-4 pm in the small gym.

• TUPE Team: Last meeting (and party) Weds in the foyer of the big gym, during brunch/lunch. Come reminisce and have a cupcake:)  Mrs. DeTar

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, May 25th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Today is a minimum day, students will be dismissed at 12:52.  In observance of Memorial Day, there is no school on Monday, May 28th.

• Thank you to everyone who came to see and support the school play! Golly, gee whiz--you were great audiences!

• Golly Gee Whiz! Cast and Crew:  Congratulations on an outstanding production! Your infectious enthusiasm, tremendous talent, and clear camaraderie brought joy. The word of the show is exuberance!  You should be very proud. I am sooo proud of each of you and sooo proud of our show. Gee, you’re swell! Swell-ly yours, Ms. Sousa

• Monday is Memorial Day. On this day, we remember and honor the brave people who have lost their lives in military service to this nation.

• The school newspaper is here, from Yearbook.  Come get your free copy in the library.

• Hey T-Bolts! Come to the front of the large gym on Tuesday, at lunch for a copy of the #DRUG FREE school wide activity! Mr. Ebanez made it look fabulous!!! Cost .25 cents!  Brought to you by the TUPE Team.

• One week from today is Thornton's Speech and Debate Showcase. Come watch Thornton students present their polished speeches. See you on Friday, June 1st from 3-4 pm in the small gym.

• Hi Thunderbolts!  If you’re interested in attending a FREE workshop at American High School to learn about American High School Leadership, please grab a form from the front office or Mr. Jones in room 43.  Free lunch is provided. It’s on Saturday, June 2nd.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, May 24th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Friday, May 25th is a minimum day, students will be dismissed at 12:52.  In observance of Memorial Day, there is no school on Monday, May 28th.

• Boys’ Volleyball away game today, 3:00pm at Hopkins

• First, the bad news: There’s only one more performance of Golly Gee Whiz! Now, the good news: There’s still one more performance of Golly Gee Whiz!  Tonight at 7:30 p.m. is the final performance of Golly Gee Whiz! Admission tickets are $7 at the door.  Don’t miss your opportunity to see our fantastic school play! It’s gonna be swell!

• School Play Spirit Days: In honor of the big patriotic finale of Golly Gee Whiz!, Friday is Red, White, and Blue Day!  Show your love for the U.S.A.!

• STUDENTS:  Last day to check out a library book is May 31st.  All library books are due June 1st.

• The Gay-Straight Alliance will meet in room 35 today at lunch. Come join us! All are welcome!

• Hey Thornton! Come support students and check out Thornton's Speech and Debate Showcase next Friday, June 1st from 3-4 pm in the small gym.

• The school newspaper is here, brought to you by Yearbook.  Come get one at the library free of charge.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hey T-Bolts! The TUPE Team is always trying to spread awareness of the challenges of  drug and tobacco use. When our school wide activity met together to spell #DRUG FREE last month, this was again one of our ways to remind everyone.  If you would like a memento of the activity, we will be selling photos of the event on Tuesday May 29th at lunch in front of the large gym. Cost .25 cents.  Come get your copy today! Brought to you by the TUPE Team.

• Boys’ Volleyball away game, Thursday, May 24th, 3:00pm at Hopkins

• School play, Golly Gee Whiz!, performs tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. in the Thornton Theatre aka the small gym!   Tickets $7 at the door. Don’t miss it! It’s gonna be swell!

• School Play Spirit Days: Tomorrow is Thornton Activities Spirit Day.  Rep a Thornton team, club, class, group, activity, or rock your black and gold, and feel the thunder!

• The library will be closed Wednesday after school.

• STUDENTS:  Last day to check out a library book is May 31st.  All library books are due June 1st.

• Congrats to Saachi B.; Harshini V. Anika A.; Jessica C.; Farha S.; Nancy C.; Nevin T.; Isha K.; Meghana H.; and Charitha G. for their participation in this past weekend's huge speech tournament at Peter Burnett Middle School in San Jose.

Saachi placed 6th and Nevin placed 5th for their persuasive speeches. Way to go!

• Seventh graders, if you're interested in competing in speech and debate tournaments next year, then please come to try-outs on Thursday, June 7th after school in room 36. Call backs will be held the next day, June 8th.

The Thornton Junior High School Music Department will present our annual Spring Concert on Wednesday May 30th, 2018 at 7 PM in our Large Multi use room. It will feature Thornton's Jazz Band, Beginning Band, Chorus, String Ensemble, Concert Band and

Symphonic Band. Our theme for this year's performance is

"Showtime 2018 !!!"

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hey T-bolts! Come to the Boy's Volleyball Game today after school in the large gym. It's free to get in and GLI will be selling Krispy Kreme Donuts, pizza, ice-cream, juice, chips, and much more. The best part is everything is under $2. Don't forget your money and see you there!

• School Play: Come see Golly Gee Whiz! tonight, tomorrow, and Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m.   Tickets are just $7 at the door, but you have one last chance to buy your tickets for $5 pre-sale at lunch today in front of the big gym.  Don’t miss it! It’s gonna be swell!

• School Play Spirit Days: Tomorrow is Plays & Musicals Day.  Wear something from a play or musical you’ve been in the cast or crew for, or something representing a favorite stage play, stage musical, or movie musical.  Don’t worry what others might say—let it go! Tell yourself, I’m not throwin’ away my shot! Never fear—there isn’t just one day more—spirit days continue all week! You’re welcome!

• GLI meeting today, Tuesday May 22nd at lunch in room 11

• The library will be closed Wednesday after school.

• STUDENTS:  Last day to check out a library book is May 31st.  All library books are due June 1st.

• Congrats to Saachi B.; Harshini V. Anika A.; Jessica C.; Farha S.; Nancy C.; Nevin T.; Isha K.; Meghana H.; and Charitha G. for their participation in this past weekend's huge speech tournament at Peter Burnett Middle School in San Jose.

          Saachi placed 6th and Nevin placed 5th for their persuasive            speeches. Way to go!

• Seventh graders, if you're interested in competing in speech and debate tournaments next year, then please come to try-outs on Thursday, June 7th after school in room 36. Call backs will be held the next day, June 8th.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, May 21st, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hey T-bolts! Come to the Boy's Volleyball Game Tuesday, May 22 in the large gym. It's free to get in and GLI will be selling Krispy Kreme Donuts, pizza, ice-cream, juice, chips, and much more. The best part is everything is under $2. Don't forget your money and see you there!

• School Play Golly Gee Whiz! opens tomorrow!  Performances Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $7 at the door; save money by purchasing your tickets at the pre-sale at lunch today and tomorrow.  Pre-sale tickets are $5 each and can be used at any performance. Buy as many pre-sale tickets as you want. Don’t miss Golly Gee Whiz! It’s gonna be swell!

• School Play Spirit Days continue tomorrow.  Many characters in Golly Gee Whiz! are very joyful, so tomorrow’s spirit day is Happy Day-Wear something to show what makes you happy, whether it’s a funny slogan, what you fangirl or fanboy over, or just fun colors.  Join in tomorrow for Happy Day.

• Homework Club will be held in room 35 today, Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15.  This is the last week for Homework Club.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, May 18th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Aloha Thunderbolts! Come to our Tropical-themed end of the year dance today from 5:00-7:30! You’ll be sure to love it! Tickets are not available at the door.

• Hey T-bolts! Come to the Boy's Volleyball Game Tuesday, May 22 in the large gym. It's free to get in and GLI will be selling Krispy Kreme Donuts, pizza, ice-cream, juice, chips, and much more. The best part is everything is under $2. Don't forget your money and see you there!

• School Play Golly Gee Whiz! performs next week Tuesday, Wednesday,  and Thursday. Ticket pre-sale at lunch today through Tuesday.  Pre-sale tickets are $5 each and can be used at any performance.

  • In honor of Golly Gee Whiz!, we will have School Play Spirit Days all next week. The themes are:

  • Monday-Music Day-Represent a favorite musician, band, music itself

  • Tuesday-Happy Day-Wear something to show what makes you happy

  • Wednesday-Plays & Musicals Day-Wear something related to a stage play, stage musical, or movie musical

  • Thursday-Thornton Activities Day- Rep a Thornton team, club, group, activity, or rock your black and gold

  • Friday-Red, White, & Blue Day-Show your love for the U.S.A.!

• Homework Club will be held in room 35 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday next week from 2:45 until 3:15.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, May 17th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Students during lunch you are not allowed to go out  on the field any further than the last portable.

• Students you can and should bring your own headphones to use for testing this week.

• Aloha Thunderbolts! Come to our tropical-themed end of the year dance on Friday, May 18th from 5:00-7:30! Today during lunch is the last day to buy a dance ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the Student Store for an affordable $10 a ticket! Come to the dance, you’ll be sure to love it!

• Web leader meeting today in the large gym after school from 2:45-4:45. We look forward to seeing you for our first meeting.

• Need a break from the SBACs? Come join the Gay-Straight Alliance during lunch today in room 35. Everyone is welcome!

• Boys’ Volleyball away game today, 3:00 at Walters.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, May 16th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Students during lunch you are not allowed to go out  on the field any further than the last portable.

• Students you can and should bring your own headphones to use for testing this week.

• GLI meeting today at lunch in room 11

• Aloha Thunderbolts! Come to our tropical-themed end of the year dance on Friday, May 18th from 5:00-7:30! Tickets for sale during lunch at the Student Store for an affordable $10 a ticket! Lunch on Thursday is the last day to buy a dance ticket. Come to the dance, you’ll be sure to love it!

• If you applied or interviewed to be a web leader please check your School Loop email for an acceptance letter.  We look forward to seeing you Thursday for our first meeting in the large gym after school from 2:45-4:45.

• The library will be closed after school today.  The library may also be closed after school other days this week due to testing.

• School Play Golly Gee Whiz! performs next week Tuesday, May 22nd, Wednesday, May 23rd, and Thursday, May 24th! The basic story of Golly Gee Whiz!: It’s the 1930s.  It’s the Great Depression.  Everyone is poor, and everyone is sad.   We should cheer them up! Let’s put on a show!  Ticket pre-sale starting at lunch tomorrow. Pre-sale tickets are $5 each and can be used at any performance; save $2 each off the price at the door.  Buy as many pre-sale tickets as you want. Come see your friends and classmates in this great show. Don’t miss it—it’s gonna be swell!

• Need a break from the SBACs? Come join the Gay-Straight Alliance during lunch Thursday in room 35. Everyone is welcome!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, May 15th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Students you can and should bring your own headphones to use for testing this week.

• GLI meeting Wednesday at lunch in room 11

• Aloha Thunderbolts! Come to our tropical-themed end of the year dance on Friday, May 18th from 5:00-7:30! Tickets for sale during lunch at the Student Store for an affordable $10 a ticket! Come to the dance, you’ll be sure to love it!

• If you applied or interviewed to be a web leader please check your School Loop email for an acceptance letter.  We look forward to seeing you Thursday for our first meeting in the large gym after school from 2:45-4:45.

• The library will be closed Wednesday after school.  The library may also be closed after school other days this week due to testing.

• TUPE Team meeting today at lunch! See you then! Mrs. DeTar

• School Play Golly Gee Whiz! opens a week from today!  Ticket pre-sale starting at lunch Thursday thru next Tuesday May 22nd.  Pre-sale tickets $5 each; save $2 off the price at the door.

• Students during lunch you are not allowed to go out  on the field any further than the last portable.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, May 14th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Students you can and should bring your own headphones to use for testing this week.

• TUPE Team meeting tomorrow, at lunch, to plan how to distribute the #DRUG FREE pictures and plan  our celebration! See you then! Mrs. DeTar

• GLI meeting Wednesday at lunch in room 11

• Aloha Thunderbolts! Come to our tropical-themed end of the year dance on May 18th from 5:00-7:30! Tickets for sale during lunch at the Student Store for an affordable $10 a ticket! Come to the dance, you’ll be sure to love it!

• Attention Music Club !!! Really short meeting at lunch in the Music Room. Thanks !!!  Mr. G

• Homework Club will be in room 35 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15

• If you applied or interviewed to be a web leader please check your School Loop email for an acceptance letter.  We look forward to seeing you next Thursday for our first meeting in the large gym after school from 2:45-4:45.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, May 11th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Students for the next 2 weeks you can and should bring your own headphones to use for testing.

• TUPE Team: Quick meeting Tuesday May 15th at lunch to plan on how to distribute the TUPE #DRUG FREE pictures and plan our little celebration party:)See you then! Mrs. DeTar

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, May 10th, 2018

*Student Section*

• WOW CHECK IT OUT: The library just got a shipment of new books with more on the way.  Stop by the library and check them out..

• Students for the next 2 weeks you can and should bring your own headphones to use for testing.

• Hey T-Bolts! Project Venture is having it's last meeting of the year TODAY. Come to Room 31 today at 3:00 pm to celebrate the completion of this year's projects. We'll see you then!

• 7th Graders, If you received an invitation to a WEB interview, make sure to come to room 4 TODAY during lunch. Please ignore the date given on the invitation.​

• The Gay-Straight Alliance WILL meet on Thursday during lunch, so come join us. Everyone is welcome!​

• Thornton’s Newspaper, Volume 4 is now available in the library!  Come get a copy, free of charge!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, May 9th, 2018

*Student Section*

• WOW CHECK IT OUT: The library just got a shipment of new books with more on the way.  Stop by the library and check them out..

• Students for the next 2 weeks you can and should bring your own headphones to use for testing.

• Hey T-Bolts! Project Venture is having it's last meeting of the year this Thursday. Remember to come to Room 31 on Thursday at 3:00 pm to celebrate the completion of this year's projects. We'll see you then!

• GLI meeting today at lunch in room 11

• 7th Graders, If you received an invitation to a WEB interview, make sure to come to room 4 THIS THURSDAY, May 10th during lunch. Please ignore the date given on the invitation.​

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, May 8th, 2018

*Student Section*

• WOW CHECK IT OUT: The library just got a shipment of new books with more on the way.  Stop by the library and check them out..

• Boys volleyball home game today starting at 3:00 pm. ​Super exciting stuff going on in the big gym.

• Students for the next 2 weeks you can and should bring your own headphones to use for testing.

• Over the weekend, the following students competed in the 2018 Middle School State Championships for Speech and Date:  Charitha G.; Meghana H.; Jason F.; Farha S.; Saachi B., Nevin T.; Rakshan P.; Abyan D.; Shreeya G.; Caden K.; and Abhijith M.  Jason F. placed 8th in the humorous interpretation category Nevin T. placed 6th in oratory Saachi B. placed 3rd in oratory A huge congratulations to all of these Thornton students for their hard work and dedication.

• The Concert and Symphonic Bands performed at the CMEA Band and Orchestra Festival on Saturday May 5th at Castro Valley High School. The Concert Band earned an Excellent Rating and The Symphonic Band earned a Superior rating. Congratulations Thunderbolts !!!

• Hey T-Bolts! Project Venture is having it's last meeting of the year this Thursday. Remember to come to Room 31 on Thursday at 3:00 pm to celebrate the completion of this year's projects. We'll see you then!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, May 7th, 2018

*Student Section*

• WOW CHECK IT OUT: The library just got a shipment of new books with more on the way.  Stop by the library and check them out..

• WINNER'S OF THE LAST LIBRARY RAFFLE ARE:  FIRST PLACE: Doris Z. SECOND PLACE: Himanish G., Francisco G., Sahil J. and Thoya R.  THIRD PLACE: Emyr O., Suravi D., Elton L. and Abinayaa M. Congratulations, go to the library to claim your prize.  

• Homework Club will be held in room 35 today, Tuesday, and Thursday next week from 2:45 until 3:15  

• Boys volleyball home game Tuesday, starting at 3:00 pm. ​Super exciting stuff going on in the big gym.

• Students for the next 2 weeks you can and should bring your own headphones to use for testing.

• If you have a red pass you must attend Academic Recovery in room 37 today at lunch.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, May 4th, 2018

*Student Section*

• WOW CHECK IT OUT: The library just got a shipment of new books with more on the way.  Stop by the library and check them out..

• WINNER'S OF THE LAST LIBRARY RAFFLE ARE:  FIRST PLACE: Doris Z. SECOND PLACE: Himanish G., Francisco G., Sahil J. and Thoya R.  THIRD PLACE: Emyr O., Suravi D., Elton L. and Abinayaa M. Congratulations, go to the library to claim your prize.  

• Thornton’s Girls’ on the Run team will be completing their 5K in San Francisco this weekend.  Good Luck Ladies!

• Homework Club will be held in room 35 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday next week from 2:45 until 3:15  

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, May 3rd, 2018

*Student Section*

• Attention 7th Graders !!! If you already play an instrument or even if you don't and you just like music.....  Why not try a Band Instrument next year ? There are current openings in Mr. G's Beginning Band classes for Fall 2018. The classes meet everyday, so we move way faster than the Elementary After School Program. The class also does its own Great America Field Trip each May !!!  Just pick up a Band questionnaire from Mrs. Harden in the business office, fill it out and return it to the office. You can also contact one of the Assistant Principals Mrs. Renoir or Mrs. Watson Bird. Thanks !!!

• Golly Gee Whiz! stage crew applicants: Bring a pen or pencil, your lunch, and your completed crew application to the meeting TODAY at lunch in Ms. Sousa’s room, 11A.  Come directly to Ms. Sousa’s room after the bell; we will begin promptly.

• If you are wondering what the Gay-Straight Alliance is all about, please come to our meeting at lunch today in room 35. Everyone is welcome!

• Hey Thunderbolts, this is just a reminder that all donations for Hoops for Heart are due by Friday, May 4th.  You can donate online http://www2.heart.org/goto/thorntonjuniorhigh or ask your PE teacher for a donation envelope.  All checks should be written to American Heart Association.  If you are interested in the 5 on 5 lunchtime basketball tournament sponsored by Hoops for Heart, please refer to the school loop email sent out by Mr. Duff or see him for a sign up sheet.

• Boys’ Volleyball away game today, 3:00 at Centerville

• Speech and Debate students...we will meet after school today in room 36. Come prepared! Come on time!

• Thornton Jr High 2017-2018 Science Olympiad campaign ended with the outstanding accomplishments (as per Thornton School's historic records) at Northern California (State level) Science Olympiad tournament on April 14th. Thornton Blue team received medals in 12 out of 23 individual events and secured a 4th overall rank which is an outstanding feat by itself. In addition, at the recent (March 10th) Bay Area Regional Science Olympiad tournament, Thornton's three teams received 30 medals with 2nd (Blue Team), 4th (Black Team) and 8th (Yellow Team) ranks. Congratulations to all 45 Thornton students for these outstanding accomplishments.​

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018

*Student Section*

• Attention 7th Graders !!! If you already play an instrument or even if you don't and you just like music.....  Why not try a Band Instrument next year ? There are current openings in Mr. G's Beginning Band classes for Fall 2018. The classes meet everyday, so we move way faster than the Elementary After School Program. The class also does its own Great America Field Trip each May !!!  Just pick up a Band questionnaire from Mrs. Harden in the business office, fill it out and return it to the office. You can also contact one of the Assistant Principals Mrs. Renoir or Mrs. Watson Bird. Thanks !!!

• Stage Crew: If you want to be part of the crew for the school play, Golly Gee Whiz!, complete an application with all teacher and parent signatures before the meeting at lunch tomorrow in room 11A. You will see all of your teachers between now and lunch tomorrow; be sure to get their signatures.  Crew applications in the business office.

• PTSA Meeting tonight, 7pm in the Thornton Library

• If you are wondering what the Gay-Straight Alliance is all about, please come to our meeting at lunch on Thursday in room 35. Everyone is welcome!

• Hey Thunderbolts, this is just a reminder that all donations for Hoops for Heart are due by Friday, May 4th.  You can donate online http://www2.heart.org/goto/thorntonjuniorhigh or ask your PE teacher for a donation envelope.  All checks should be written to American Heart Association.  If you are interested in the 5 on 5 lunchtime basketball tournament sponsored by Hoops for Heart, please refer to the school loop email sent out by Mr. Duff or see him for a sign up sheet.

• Boys’ Volleyball away game on Thursday, May 3rd, 3:00 at Centerville

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, April 30th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Attention 7th Graders !!! If you already play an instrument or even if you don't and you just like music.....  Why not try a Band Instrument next year ? There are current openings in Mr. G's Beginning Band classes for Fall 2018. The classes meet everyday, so we move way faster than the Elementary After School Program. The class also does its own Great America Field Trip each May !!!  Just pick up a Band questionnaire from Mrs. Harden in the business office, fill it out and return it to the office. You can also contact one of the Assistant Principals Mrs. Renoir or Mrs. Watson Bird. Thanks !!!

• School play Stage Crew applications in the business office. Meeting Thursday at lunch.

• Students for the next 3 weeks you can/should bring your own headphones to use for testing.

• PTSA Meeting this Wednesday night, May 2nd, 7pm in the Thornton Library

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, April 30th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Students do you have overdue library books?  You might want to check your account online or go to the library and ask Mrs. Hammill or a Library Club member.

• The Library Club will be hosting our last pizza raffle for the school year today you can earn up to four raffle tickets if all your library books are turned in.

• WEB /TUPE Teams that performed the TUPE presentations, there will be a brief meeting at lunch, on Tuesday, in the locker room! Thanks for all your hard work!!! Good job!!  Thank you, Mrs. DeTar

• Attention Music Club !!! Meeting today at Lunch in the Music Room.  Thanks !!! Mr. G

• Attention 7th Graders !!! If you already play an instrument or even if you don't and you just like music.....  Why not try a Band Instrument next year ? There are current openings in Mr. G's Beginning Band classes for Fall 2018. The classes meet everyday, so we move way faster than the Elementary After School Program. The class also does its own Great America Field Trip each May !!!  Just pick up a Band questionnaire from Mrs. Harden in the business office, fill it out and return it to the office. You can also contact one of the Assistant Principals Mrs. Renoir or Mrs. Watson Bird. Thanks !!!

• School play Stage Crew applications in the business office. Meeting Thursday at lunch.

• Reminder:  If you have a red pass you must attend Academic Recovery in room 37 at lunch today.

• Homework Club will be held in room 46 today, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15.

• Victory occurred last Friday for Thornton’s Roller Coaster Engineering Club at California’s Great America.  We went up against 24 other model roller coasters from many different schools across California. Thornton Roller Coasters are still on a 4-year undefeated winning streak!   First place was Janie K., Monica S., Jade W. and Cassandra Z. for their Circus coaster. Second place was Brandon L., Larry Z., Skylesha M., and Rebecca C. for their Disney Coaster.  Third place was Shravan N., Prachi K., Varsana I., and Peter L for their King Kong City coaster! Ayush P., Raymond T., Anuraag M., and Aarnav S. also did an outstanding job for their coaster, Jurassic World.  Congratulations to all!

• Roller Coaster Engineering Club members...Please come after school to Ms. Harker's room today and Tuesday to help clean up your coasters!

• The dedicated members of Thornton's Green Team invite you to stop by and enjoy the flowering Garden during our warm spring days and to celebrate that everyday is Earth Day.  We are providing a natural habitat for trans migratory Bees, Butterflies and other essential insects and native flowers like the California State Flower - The California Mission Bell Poppy.  Remember to look for any opportunity to reuse, recycle and reduce and to leave things better than you found them.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, April 27th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Students do you have overdue library books?  You might want to check your account online or go to the library and ask Mrs. Hammill or a Library Club member.

• The Library Club will be hosting our last pizza raffle for the school year today and Monday, you can earn up to four raffle tickets if all your library books are turned in.

• WEB /TUPE Teams that performed the TUPE presentations, there will be a brief meeting at lunch, on Tuesday, in the locker room! Thanks for all your hard work!!! Good job!!  Thank you, Mrs. DeTar

• Attention Music Club !!! The meeting has been postponed until Monday, April 30th at Lunch in the Music Room.  Thanks !!! Mr. G

• Attention 7th Graders !!! If you already play an instrument or even if you don't and you just like music.....  Why not try a Band Instrument next year ? There are current openings in Mr. G's Beginning Band classes for Fall 2018. The classes meet everyday, so we move way faster than the Elementary After School Program. The class also does its own Great America Field Trip each May !!!  Just pick up a Band questionnaire from Mrs. Harden in the business office, fill it out and return it to the office. You can also contact one of the Assistant Principals Mrs. Renoir or Mrs. Watson Bird. Thanks !!!

• Stage Crew: If you are interested in being part of the crew for the school play, Golly Gee Whiz!, pick up an application in the business office.  Meeting for those interested in stage crew will be Thursday at lunch in room 11A.

• Reminder:  If you have a red pass you must attend Academic Recovery in room 37 at lunch today.

• Homework Club will be held in room 46 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of next week from 2:45 until 3:15.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, April 26th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Boys’ Volleyball:  first home game of the season today, 3:00 against Walters.  The snack shack will be open! Student section will be lit.

• WINNER OF THE QUOTE OF THE WEEK IS: Adinah D.  "AN EYE FOR AN EYE WILL MAKE THE WHOLE WORLD BLIND".  Thank you Ms. McGowen

• Students do you have overdue library books?  You might want to check your account online or go to the library and ask Mrs. Hammill or a Library Club member.

• The Library Club will be hosting the pizza raffle this Friday and Monday, you can earn up to four raffle tickets if all your library books are turned in.

• The Gay-Straight Alliance will meet in room 35 at lunch today. Come join us! See Ms. Wallace if you have any questions about the GSA.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hoops for Heart Facts of the Day:

  • Your resting heart rate is when you are relaxed, sitting at your desk in class or having lunch in the cafeteria. As a child, your resting pulse is between 90 to 120 beats per minute.   As an adult, your resting pulse slows to an average of 72 beats per minute.

  • Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death in the United States.  If you think someone is having a heart attack, call 911 immediately—every minute counts.  Some signs of heart attack are pressure in the chest, shortness of breath and nausea. You can save a life by calling 911 and learning CPR!

• Congratulations Thornton Bands !!! The Concert and Symphonic Bands had a very successful Disneyland Field  Trip last weekend. The Concert Band placed first in its category and received an Excellent rating at the Music in the Parks festival at Disneyland. The Symphonic Band also placed first in it's category with a Superior rating.  The Symphonic Band also won best overall band at the festival. Both bands also won the Espirit de Corps award at the festival. Congratulations Thunderbolts !!! Great Job !!!

• Library Club meeting will be held today at brunch in the library, the library will be closed to all other students.  The library will be closed after school today.

• WINNER OF THE QUOTE OF THE WEEK IS: Adinah D.  "AN EYE FOR AN EYE WILL MAKE THE WHOLE WORLD BLIND".  Thank you Ms. McGowen

• Announcing the Thornton’s Newspaper, volume 3!  Today, we present you an updated newspaper. With news of the week, it is in the library.  Come get a copy free of charge!

• Boys’ Volleyball first home game of the season, Thursday, April 26th, 3:00 against Walters

• Reminder:  If you have a red pass you must attend Academic Recovery today at lunch in room 37

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, April 24th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hoops for Heart Facts of the Day:

  • Did you know that each day, 3,000 children in the U.S. begin smoking? The average first-time smoker is 12 1\2 years old and becomes a daily smoker by 18!

  • The average smoker spends over $700 a year on cigarettes.  If you put the money that a smoker spends on cigarettes each year into a savings account at 5% interest, you would have more than $25,000 after 20 years.

• The JuniorAct Club will meet today in room 40 at lunchtime.  Everyone is invited to attend.

• Homework Club will be held in room 46 today and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15.

• Hello 7 Grade T-Bolts:  We will be having a meeting tonight for our Washington D.C. and New York trip for next spring break.  If you’re interested come to the big gym at 6pm tonight or see Mr. Jones in room 43.

• WEB / TUPE meeting at lunch today.  Those fabulous students who came to the meeting yesterday (and for those partners that were unable to attend), there will be a super quick meeting with an short update on the presentations today at lunch in the girls locker room:)  This meeting will be instead of meeting Weds morning before school. Thank you, Mrs. DeTar

• Congratulations Thornton Bands !!! The Concert and Symphonic Bands had a very successful Disneyland Field  Trip last weekend. The Concert Band placed first in its category and received an Excellent rating at the Music in the Parks festival at Disneyland. The Symphonic Band also placed first in it's category with a Superior rating.  The Symphonic Band also won best overall band at the festival. Both bands also won the Espirit de Corps award at the festival. Congratulations Thunderbolts !!! Great Job !!!

• Library Club meeting will be held Wednesday at brunch in the library, the library will be closed to all other students.  The library will be closed Wednesday after school.

• Announcing the next upcoming Thornton’s Newspaper:  The yearbook class is back with volume 3. It will be available at the library tomorrow.  Free of charge.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, April 23rd, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hoops for Heart Facts of the Day:

  • Remember that your heart is a muscle. If you want it to be strong, you need to exercise it. How do you do it? By being active in a way that gets you huffing and puffing, like jumping rope, dancing, or playing basketball.

  • American Heart Association research programs have contributed to many important scientific advances, including the first artificial heart valve, techniques and standards for CPR, implantable pacemakers, treatment for infant respiratory distress syndrome, cholesterol inhibitors, microsurgery

• Mandatory WEB and TUPE Team meeting today at lunch in the large gym .  Thank you so much! Mrs. DeTar

• The JuniorAct Club will meet  Tuesday, April 24th in room 40 at lunchtime.  Everyone is invited to attend.

• Homework Club will be held in room 11 today, and  in room 46 on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15.

• Hello 7 Grade T-Bolts:  On Tuesday, April 24th we will be having a meeting for our Washington D.C. and New York trip for next spring break.  If you’re interested come to the big gym at 6pm on Tuesday, April 24th or see Mr. Jones in room 43.

• Reminder:  If you have a yellow pass you must attend Academic Recovery today at lunch in room 37.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, April 20th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hoops for Heart Facts of the Day:

  • Did you know that your body has about 6 quarts of blood?  These 6 quarts circulate through the body 3 times every minute.  The heart pumps about 1 million barrels of blood during an average lifetime – that’s enough to fill more than 3 super tankers.

  • 43% of kids spend two hours each day watching TV.  In fact, when you add weekends and breaks, lots of kids spend more time watching TV in a year than they spend in school.

• Emerg​ency, mandatory TUPE Team meeting today!  All Team members, please attend! See you at lunch, Mrs. DeTar

• Mandatory WEB and TUPE Team meeting Monday in the large gym at lunch. Please bring your lunch from home! See you all there! Thank you! Mrs. DeTar

• Attention 8th graders:  Today is the deadline to return the freshman science course registration form.  The registration form should be returned to your science teacher.

• Homework Club will be held in room 11 on Monday, April 23rd and  in room 46 on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15.

• Attention 8th graders:  American High School is hosting a Leadership Camp this Saturday, April 21st.  This camp is an opportunity for eighth-graders to get to know more about American High School from students currently enrolled in the Leadership Program.  Come to the front office to pick up a flyer for more information.

• Hello 7 Grade T-Bolts:  On Tuesday, April 24th we will be having a meeting for our Washington D.C. and New York trip for next spring break.  If you’re interested come to the big gym at 6pm on Tuesday, April 24th or see Mr. Jones in room 43.

• Reminder:  If you have a yellow pass you must attend Academic Recovery today at lunch in room 37.

• Hey Thunderbolts - Do you want to celebrate EARTH DAY?  Then attend the "GO GREEN Together" event this Saturday, April 21st from 11am to 3pm.   Washington Hospital and the City of Fremont are sponsoring the event which will be located at the Conrad E. Anderson, MD, Auditorium on 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont.  There will be lots of activities for kids and families to have fun and learn about our environment!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, April 19th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hoops for Heart Facts of the Day:

  • When you go for a checkup, your doctor uses a stethoscope to listen carefully to your heart. A healthy heart makes a lub-dub sound with each beat. This sound comes from the valves shutting on the blood inside the heart.

  • Even though your heart is inside you, there is a cool way to know it's working from the outside. It's your pulse. You can find your pulse by lightly pressing on the skin anywhere there's a large artery running just beneath your skin. Two good places to find it are on the side of your neck and the inside of your wrist, just below the thumb.

• Staff and students! We will be meeting out on the soccer fields to spell out # DRUG FREE during home room today.  Find your home room number posted on the field and fill in the white lines. Mr Ebanez will be using the drone to take our picture. Smile at the drone! Thank you for all your cooperation on this project. Brought to you by the TUPE Team!

• Emergency, mandatory TUPE meeting Friday at lunch in the girls locker room.  I need all TUPE Team members please! Thank you! Mrs. DeTar

• QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Winner is Shreeya G.  "THE UNIVERSE IS A BIG PLACE, PERHAPS THE BIGGEST".  Thank you Ms. Norling

• Attention 8th graders:  The deadline to return the freshman science course registration form has been extended to Friday.  The registration form should be returned to your science teacher.

• Homework Club will be held in room 46 after school today from 2:45 until 3:15.

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• Anime Club is accepting new members.  Come to room 34 at lunch today for more information if you’re interested in joining.  Current members do not have to come.

• Attention 8th graders:  American High School is hosting a Leadership Camp this Saturday, April 21st.  This camp is an opportunity for eighth-graders to get to know more about American High School from students currently enrolled in the Leadership Program.  Come to the front office to pick up a flyer for more information.

• Hello 7 Grade T-Bolts:  Next Tuesday, April 24th we will be having a meeting for our Washington D.C. and New York trip for next spring break.  If you’re interested come to the big gym at 6pm on Tuesday, April 24th or see Mr. Jones in room 43.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hoops for Heart Facts of the Day:

  • Did you know a 12 ounce soda contains about 9 teaspoons of sugar?  Most Americans drink 66,000 calories of soda pop a year which equals 19 pounds of body fat.  Instead, drink water, milk or 100% fruit juice.

  • Your heart beats about 100,000 times in one day and about 30 million times in a year.  During an average lifetime, the human heart will beat more than 2.5 billion times.

• GLI meeting in room 11 at lunch today

• The past weekend, at NorCal Science Olympiad competition, Thornton got 4th place. In addition to being the best score Thornton has ever achieved at State, they also beat Hopkins and Horner. Congratulations to Aakash S., Abinayaa M., Aishwarya M., Ananth J., Chinmay A., Daniel W., Deepti K., Lucas W., Rhea S., Ritwik S., Ronisha L., Rushi K., Ruth L., Shikha A., and Vishwa I. Go Thunderbolts!

• QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Winner is Shreeya G.  "THE UNIVERSE IS A BIG PLACE, PERHAPS THE BIGGEST".  Thank you Ms. Norling

• Attention 8th graders:  The deadline to return the freshman science course registration form has been extended to Friday.  The registration form should be return to your science teacher.

• Homework Club will be held in room 46 after school on Thursday from 2:45 until 3”15

• Reminder:  If you have a yellow pass you must attend Academic Recovery today at lunch in room 37

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, April 17th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hoops for Heart Facts of the Day:

  • You probably guessed that the blood just doesn't slosh around your body once it leaves the heart. It moves through many tubes called arteries and veins, which together are called blood vessels.

  • The movement of the blood through the heart and around the body is called circulation, and your heart is really good at it — it takes less than 60 seconds to pump blood to every cell in your body.

• Attention 8th graders:  If you are interested in trying out for the American High School Cheer team please look for the cheerleaders during lunch today.  They will be here passing out Tryout Packets and answering questions.

• GLI meeting in room 11 at lunch on Wednesday

• Important announcement!  Anime-Club has noticed the decrease of members coming. We are going to do an attendance recheck to see how many people are coming to club.  If you don’t show up your permission slip will be discontinued to join club. Come to room 34 today at lunch.

• Congrats to the winning Roller Coaster Engineering Club winners for the Thornton round of judging!  There were many ups and downs to this project, hardy har har. Our four winning groups are the Jurassic World, the Disney Coaster, the Circus Coaster, and the King Kong City.  The runner's up groups are Nightmare and Lost Jungle. The top 4 groups will get to compete at California's Great America's Math, Science and Physics day on Friday, April 27th, 2018.  Way to go. Thornton's been on a 4 year winning streak there....good luck!

• TUPE Team meeting today in the large gym! Please note the change of location.  Really need all team members there to finish plans for our #DRUG FREE school wide spell out Thursday.  Thank you! Mrs. DeTar

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, April 16th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hoops for Heart Facts of the Day:

  • Chocolate can actually improve cardiovascular health. According to the Northwest Health Sciences University, chocolate contains cocoa which has antioxidants that help protect the cardiovascular system. A 4-5 gram (less than an ounce) serving per day is enough to gain the benefits from the antioxidants found in cocoa.

  • People who have an optimistic attitude as opposed to a pessimistic attitude suffer fewer strokes and heart attacks and have a 55 percent less chance of suffering cardiovascular diseases.

• Are you a 7th grader interested in becoming a WEB Leader next year? WEB Leader information meeting at lunch on Monday April 16th in Room 11. The meeting will start after the first five minutes of lunch, you will still have time to buy lunch if necessary. If you have any questions see Ms. DeFrance, Ms. Odland, Mrs. Reyes or Ms. Bird.

• Attention 8th graders:  If you are interested in trying out for the American High School Cheer team please look for the cheerleaders during lunch on Tuesday, April 17th.  They will be here passing out Tryout Packets and answering questions.

• Homework Club will be held in room 11 today, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15 next week.

• Reminder if you have a yellow pass you must attend Academic Recovery in room 37 today during lunch.

• Important announcement!  Anime-Club has noticed the decrease of members coming. We are going to do an attendance recheck to see how many people are coming to club.  If you don’t show up your permission slip will be discontinued to join club. Come to room 34 today at lunch.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, April 13th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hoops for Heart Facts of the Day:

  • If all the veins, arteries and capillaries were strung together, they could circle the globe two and half times. There are more than 60,000 miles of blood vessels in an adult body.

  • The sound of a heartbeat is really the sound of the heart valves closing as blood is pushed through the heart chambers. An average heart beats about 30 million times in a year.

• Science Fair Club Pizza Party, today at Lunch in room 40.

• Hey T-bolts! Designs Her Way, a free coding program, still has a couple spots open. If you are interested, please apply through the link (https://goo.gl/woQbFX) by today.

• Hello all, the Roller Coaster Engineering Club has been working hard to build the perfect marble-rolling Roller Coasters!  Come to Ms. Harker's room today during lunch if you'd like to see their first judging. The final competition will be April 27th at Great America.

• Are you a 7th grader interested in becoming a WEB Leader next year? WEB Leader information meeting at lunch on Monday April 16th in Room 11. The meeting will start after the first five minutes of lunch, you will still have time to buy lunch if necessary. If you have any questions see Ms. DeFrance, Ms. Odland, Mrs. Reyes or Ms. Bird.

• QUOTE OF THE WEEK:  winner is Aakash S. "Throw Kindness Like Confetti"  Thank you Ms. Reyes

• Attention 8th graders:  If you are interested in trying out for the American High School Cheer team please look for the cheerleaders during lunch on Tuesday, April 17th.  They will be here passing out Tryout Packets and answering questions.

• Homework Club will be held in room 11 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15 next week.

• Reminder if you have a yellow pass you must attend Academic Recovery in room 37 today during lunch.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, April 12th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hoops for Heart Facts of the Day:

  • Your heart is really a muscle. It's located a little to the left of the middle of your chest, and it's about the size of your fist.

  • The heart muscle is special because of what it does. The heart sends blood around your body. The blood provides your body with the oxygen and nutrients it needs.

• Speech and Debaters, there will be a meeting today after school from 3-4 pm. See you then!

• GLI meeting today at lunch in room 11

• Attention 8th graders--the gold colored eligibility contract for the end of the year 8th grade activities that you received in your homeroom before break was due on Tuesday to your homeroom teacher. If this is not returned by today, you will be placed on the not attending list regardless of your eligibility. If you need a new form, please come to the office before school, after school, or at lunch. These will not be available to you during other times in the school day.

• After School Tennis is a GREAT way to learn the basics of tennis. Your aspiring athlete will work on their coordination, conditioning, teamwork and sportsmanship all while learning a fun new way to stay active and healthy for the rest of their lives! Our Spring session is from April 13 - June 8  on Fridays from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm. We provide all equipment. Please email us for any questions and for cost information: ast@euroschooloftennis.com or call (510)491-3007

• Science Fair Club Pizza Party, this Friday at Lunch in room 40.

• Attention Music Club - Short Meeting today at lunch in the Music Room. Thanks!!!  - Mr. G

• The Gay-Straight Alliance will be meeting in room 35 during lunch today. Everyone is welcome!

• Hey T-bolts! Designs Her Way, a free coding program, still has a couple spots open. If you are interested, please apply through the link (https://goo.gl/woQbFX) by Friday, April 13.

• So far, we have been getting better with putting our trash where it belongs. However, our school still needs your help dealing with the remaining trash. Plastic  has been causing problems, so make sure you throw your plastic items away after using them. Think about the ecosystem everyone! Make sure you throw away your garbage.​

• Hello all, the Roller Coaster Engineering Club has been working hard to build the perfect marble-rolling Roller Coasters!  Come to Ms. Harker's room tomorrow during lunch if you'd like to see their first judging. The final competition will be April 27th at Great America.   

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, April 11th, 2018

*Student Section*

• PTSA meeting tonight at 7pm in the Thornton Library

• Speech and Debaters, there will be a meeting this Thursday after school from 3-4 pm. See you then!

• GLI meeting Thursday, April 12 at lunch in room 11

• Attention 8th graders--the gold colored eligibility contract for the end of the year 8th grade activities that you received in your homeroom before break was due yesterday to your homeroom teacher. If this is not returned by this Thursday, you will be placed on the not attending list regardless of your eligibility. If you need a new form, please come to the office before school, after school, or at lunch. These will not be available to you during other times in the school day.

• Reminder:  If you have a yellow pass you must attend Academic Recovery in room 37 at lunch today.

• After School Tennis is a GREAT way to learn the basics of tennis. Your aspiring athlete will work on their coordination, conditioning, teamwork and sportsmanship all while learning a fun new way to stay active and healthy for the rest of their lives! Our Spring session is from April 13 - June 8  on Fridays from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm. We provide all equipment. Please email us for any questions and for cost information: ast@euroschooloftennis.com or call (510)491-3007

• Science Fair Club Pizza Party, this Friday at Lunch in room 40.

• Attention Music Club - Short Meeting Thursday April 12th at lunch in the Music Room. Thanks !!!  - Mr. G

• The Gay-Straight Alliance will be meeting in room 35 during lunch on Thursday, April 12. Everyone is welcome!

• Hey T-bolts! Designs Her Way, a free coding program, still has a couple spots open. If you are interested, please apply through the link (https://goo.gl/woQbFX) by Friday, April 13. "

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

*Student Section*

• PTSA meeting Wednesday night, April 11th, 7pm in the Thornton Library

• Winners of the library raffle: First place Riva B.  Second Place: Deepti P., Ashra R., Antara G. Third Place:  Nirav G., Andrew B., Akhil D. and Issac S. Congratulations, go to the library to claim your prize.  

• TUPE meeting today! See you at lunch.

• The last Girls’ Basketball away game is today, 3:00 at Horner.

• Speech and Debaters, there will be a meeting this Thursday after school from 3-4 pm. See you then!

• Thornton Junior High did extremely well in the Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair. Thoya R won the Grand Prize, will be competing in the State competition Tanisha J  won 1st Place,  will be competing in the State competition.  Our other First place winners include: Andrew F,   Aditya M, Rishathvik R, and Ashvin A Our Second Place winners include: Shreeya  G, Reva G, Bhuvi H, Vaidehi K, Kashvi B, Isha K, Ayana K, and Maithili K. Our Third Place Winners include:  Om B and Vimal S. Honorable Mentions include: Hansa A, Tanvi S, Neeyati S and Raveena V

• GLI meeting Thursday, April 12 at lunch in room 11

• Attention 8th graders--the gold colored eligibility contract for the end of the year 8th grade activities that you received in your homeroom before break is due today to your homeroom teacher. If this is not returned by this Thursday, you will be placed on the not attending list regardless of your eligibility. If you need a new form, please come to the office before school, after school, or at lunch. These will not be available to you during other times in the school day.

• There are apples in this world. These apples live on luscious trees, shipped to our stores, and then our schools. They sit in the baskets, waiting. And then, the most horrible fate an apple can receive comes true. The apple is being thrown away, uneaten. Project Venture found that nearly 10 percent of the trash in our trash cans were apples thrown to their certain doom.  ​

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, April 9th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Welcome Back!

• PTSA meeting Wednesday night, April 11th, 7pm in the Thornton Library

• Winners of the library raffle: First place Riva B.  Second Place: Deepti P., Ashra R., Antara G. Third Place:  Nirav G., Andrew B., Akhil D. and Issac S. Congratulations, go to the library to claim your prize.  

• Hello, engineers!  Welcome back from break.  Don't forget that there is a Roller Coaster Engineering Club meeting today in Ms. Harker's room after school.  This meeting and the rest of meetings will now last until 5:30PM.

• TUPE Team meeting tomorrow! We need to finalize the school wide spell out for Thursday.  See you tomorrow! Mrs. DeTar

• Homework Club will be held in room 11 today, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15.

• Reminder:  If you have a yellow pass you must attend Academic Recovery in room 37 today at lunch.

• The last Girls’ Basketball away game in on Tuesday, April 10th, 3:00 at Horner.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, March 29th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Today is a minimum day, students will be released at 12:52. There is no School on Friday, March 30th. Spring Break is from April 2nd until April 6th.  School will resume on Monday, April 9th.

• Speech and Debate club members: there will be NO meeting today due to the minimum day schedule.

• Winner of the quote of the week is : Aarush A., go to the library to claim your book.  "It is the brain, the little gray cells on which one must rely. One must seek the truth within--not without." Thank you, Ms. Van Osdol

• Students, taking a trip, or staying home during spring break is a great time to catch up on some reading.  The library has new books ready to check out for your spring reading.

• Winners of the library raffle: First place Riva B.  Second Place: Deepti P., Ashra R., Antara G. Third Place:  Nirav G., Andrew B., Akhil D. and Issac S. Congratulations, go to the library to claim your prize.

• Thornton Theatre Club meeting today at lunch in Room 11A.  Bring your lunch. New members are welcome.

• Helium? Check! Payload secured? Check! Sensors have been activated and experiment is running. Launch in 3...2...1..GO! Thornton is sending its first weather balloon into the stratosphere at lunch today from the center of our field. Its 100,000 feet or burst as Project Venture launches our payload complete with experiments and sensors to track CO2, CO, and dust particulates.

• Thornton is getting cleaner, slowly, but our school needs more. Throw away all of your trash and help out the school and the surrounding environment stay clean. Do your best to keep our ecosystem clean.​

• Homework Club will be held in room 11 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15 the week we return from Spring Break.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, March 28th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Today and Thursday are both minimum days, students will be released at 12:52 on both days. No School on Friday, March 29th. Spring Break is from April 2nd until April 6th.  School will resume on Monday, April 9th.

• Hey T-bolts! Are you a girl interested in or aspiring to work in a STEM field? Consider joining Designs Her Way! A new club led by two tech-savvy girls from American High School! If you're interested in this after school program where you will learn basic python programming, please apply at https://goo.gl/woQbFX

• Speech and Debate club members: there will be NO meeting this Thursday due to the minimum day schedule.

• Winner of the quote of the week is : Aarush A., go to the library to claim your book.  "It is the brain, the little gray cells on which one must rely. One must seek the truth within--not without." Thank you, Ms. Van Osdol

• Students, taking a trip, or staying home during spring break is a great time to catch up on some reading.  The library has new books ready to check out for your spring reading.

• Library pizza raffle is extended thru the end of lunch today..

• Thornton Theatre Club meeting Thursday at lunch in Room 11A.  Bring your lunch. New members are welcome.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, March 27th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Wednesday and Thursday are both minimum days this week.  Students will be released at 12:52 on both days.

• The JuniorAct Club meets today in room 40 at lunchtime.  Everyone is invited to attend.

• Girls’ Basketball away game today, 3:00 at Hopkins

• Thornton Theatre Club meeting Thursday at lunch in Room 11A.  Bring your lunch. New members are welcome.

• Trash is a major issue everywhere around us. The lakes, oceans, beaches, and especially here at our school, Thornton. We need you to help keep our campus clean for the sake of not only ourselves, but the environment too. Please pick up trash that you find on the campus and throw your own away in the trash cans. Remember, everything you do can and WILL help take a step towards a better and cleaner Earth.

• Hello, Roller Coaster Engineers.  Today's roller coaster club meeting, Tuesday March 27, will last an extra hour till 5:30 PM.   This will be our last meeting before spring break. After our return from spring break, we will resume Monday, April 9th, 2:40-5:30 PM, also giving us an extra hour.  This project has been a fun "ride" so far!

• Students: come to the library and check out your books for spring break.  And your in luck, Library Club will be hosting the pizza raffle today. Please return all your over book so you can take advantage of getting up to 4 raffle tickets.  Good luck to all.

• Project Venture will be meeting today at lunch in room 31. We will not be meeting this Thursday after school.

• Hey T-bolts! Are you a girl interested in or aspiring to work in a STEM field? Consider joining Designs Her Way! A new club led by two tech-savvy girls from American High School! If you're interested in this after school program where you will learn basic python programming, please apply at https://goo.gl/woQbFX

• Speech and Debate club members: there will be NO meeting this Thursday due to the minimum day schedule.

• TUPE Team meeting today!

• Boys’ Volleyball Tryouts today 2:45-4:30

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, March 26th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Body shots and play fighting is not allowed. Please keep your hands to yourself.   Consequences will be handed out if you are caught

• The JuniorAct Club will meet this Tuesday, March 27th in room 40 at lunchtime.  Everyone is invited to attend.

• Effective today, the morning AC Transit Bus Line 621 will begin 5 minutes earlier.

• Homework Club will be held in room 24 today and Tuesday from 2:45 until 3:15.

• Reminder:  If you have a yellow pass you must attend Academic Recovery in room 37 today at lunch.

• Girls’ Basketball away game, Tuesday, March 27th, 3:00 at Hopkins

• Students: come to the library and check out your books for spring break.  And your in luck, Library Club will be hosting the pizza raffle Tuesday, March 27th.  Please return all your over book so you can take advantage of getting up to 4 raffle tickets.  Good luck to all.

• Project Venture will be meeting today and Tuesday at lunch this week in room 31. We will not be meeting this Thursday after school.

• Hey T-bolts! Are you a girl interested in or aspiring to work in a STEM field? Consider joining Designs Her Way! A new club led by two tech-savvy girls from American High School! If you're interested in this after school program where you will learn basic python programming, please apply at https://goo.gl/woQbFX

• Speech and Debate club members: there will be NO meeting this Thursday due to the minimum day schedule.

• TUPE team meeting, Tuesday, March 27, Girls Locker Room.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, March 23rd, 2018

*Student Section*

• The Facts about Tobacco:  True or False, E-cigarettes only produce harmless water vapor?    (The answer is False)

• The JuniorAct Club will meet next Tuesday, March 27th in room 40 at lunchtime.  Everyone is invited to attend.

• Effective Monday, March 26th, the morning AC Transit Bus Line 621 will begin 5 minutes earlier.

• Homework Club will be held in room 24 on Monday and Tuesday from 2:45 until 3:15 next week.

• Reminder:  If you have a yellow pass you must attend Academic Recovery in room 37 today at lunch.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

*Student Section*

• The Facts about Tobacco:  True or False, Today, more than 80% of young people who ever used tobacco products started with a flavored product?    (The answer is True)

• Come cheer on the Girls’ Basketball team at the last home game of the season today at 3:00 against Centerville

• The Gay-Straight Alliance will meet in room 35 during lunch today, Thursday, March 22. Everyone is welcome!!

• Students do you have an overdue library book?  Check the due date in-side your library book or go to the library and we will be happy to check your library account.

• Winner of the quote of the week is Ravneet S.  "Maturity is Knowing When to Act Immature" Thank you, Mr. Pagan

• GLI meeting today in room 11 at lunch

• The JuniorAct Club will meet next Tuesday, March 27th in room 40 at lunchtime.  Everyone is invited to attend.

• Effective Monday, March 26th, the morning AC Transit Bus Line 621 trip will begin 5 minutes earlier. This change is being made to allow additional time in the schedule with the goal of improving on-time performance.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

*Student Section*

• The Facts about Tobacco:  True or False, E-cigarettes are not tobacco products?    (False)

• Why is Kick Butts Day important?  By getting involved in Kick Butts Day and other activities, America’s youth can raise awareness about the tobacco problem and support effective solutions to reduce tobacco use.

• Hey T-Bolts!  Come to TUPE team’s lunchtime Kick Butts Day activity:  We invite you to sign our pledge and answer questions to win prizes!  This event will be held March 22nd at lunch in front of the large gym.  Brought to you by the TUPE Team

• Interested in utilizing Minecraft in school? Not in the Minecraft class? Want to show off your coding skills? Interested in game design? Applications are now open for the Minecraft Lab. A club where students take on the role of admin. More information and applications available in room 5.

• Boys volleyball tryouts 2:45pm-4:15pm on Thursday, March 29th. Grade checks available in room 5. They must be complete to tryout. ​

• Come cheer on the Girls’ Basketball team at the last home game of the season on Thursday, March 20 at 3:00 against Centerville

• The library will be closed after school today.

• Students do you have an overdue library book?  Check the due date in-side your library book or go to the library and we will be happy to check your library account.

• Library Club will be meeting in the library today at lunch.  The library will be closed to all other students.

• Winner of the quote of the week is Ravneet S.  "Maturity is Knowing When to Act Immature" Thank you, Mr. Pagan

• GLI meeting Thursday in room 11 at lunch

• The JuniorAct Club will meet next Tuesday, March 27th in room 40 at lunchtime.  Everyone is invited to attend.

• Effective Monday, March 26th, the morning AC Transit Bus Line 621 trip will begin 5 minutes earlier. This change is being made to allow additional time in the schedule with the goal of improving on-time performance.

• Congratulations to the following wrestlers that placed in Harvest Park Tournament this past weekend:  1st Placers: Nathan R, Denim B, and Ray I. 2nd Placer: Joshua L. 3rd Placers: Falak V, Abdur C, and Drake C.  4th Placers: Payson B, Juliana Y, Sunny S, Vedant J, Jerome A, and Rishab P. Great Job guys and girls!!

• Reminder:  If you have a yellow pass you must attend Academic Recovery today during lunch in room 37.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Women’s History Month Fact:  The world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji, was published in Japan around A.D. 1000 by female author Murasaki Shikibu. It is still revered today for its masterful observations about court life and has been translated into dozens of languages.​

• The Facts about Tobacco:  True or False, Nicotine is not harmful?    (False)

• Why is Kick Butts Day important?  We have made great strides in the fight against tobacco.  But every day, more than 3,000 kids under 18 try smoking for the first time and 700 kids become new regular, daily smokers.  Tobacco use is still the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., killing more than 480,000 people every year. Brought to you by the TUPE Team

• Interested in utilizing Minecraft in school? Not in the Minecraft class? Want to show off your coding skills? Interested in game design? Applications are now open for the Minecraft Lab. A club where students take on the role of admin. More information and applications available in room 5.

• Boys volleyball tryouts 2:45pm-4:15pm today and Thursday, March 29th. Grade checks available in room 5. They must be complete to tryout. ​

• Girls’ Basketball away game today, 3:00 at Walters

• The library will be closed Wednesday after school.

• Students do you have an overdue library book?  Check the due date in-side your library book or go to the library and we will be happy to check your library account.

• Library Club will be meeting in the library Wednesday at lunch.  The library will be closed to all other students.

• TUPE meeting today at lunch in the girl's locker room!  Mrs. DeTar

• GLI meeting Thursday in room 11 at lunch

• Hello, Roller Coaster Engineers!  The Roller Coaster Engineering Club meeting for today, March 20th has been cancelled.  Our next meeting will resume on Thursday, March 22nd.   But don’t lose your marbles! To make up for some of the lost hours, this Thursday March 22nd meeting will go until 5:30 PM.

• The JuniorAct Club will meet next Tuesday, March 27th in room 40 at lunchtime.  Everyone is invited to attend.

• Effective Monday, March 26th, the morning AC Transit Bus Line 621 trip will begin 5 minutes earlier. This change is being made to allow additional time in the schedule with the goal of improving on-time performance.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, March 19th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Women’s History Month Marie Curie is the only woman to ever win two Nobel Prizes. Her first award was for physics for her work on spontaneous radiation with her husband, with her second being in Chemistry for her studies of radioactivity.

• The Facts about Tobacco:  True or False, Many e-cigarettes contain nicotine?     (True)

• What is Kick Butts Day?  Kick Butts Day is a day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco at more than 1,000 events planned by independent organizers across the United States and around the world.  Our Kick Butts Day will be held on March 22.

• Interested in utilizing Minecraft in school? Not in the Minecraft class? Want to show off your coding skills? Interested in game design? Applications are now open for the Minecraft Lab. A club where students take on the role of admin. More information and applications available in room 5.

• Boys volleyball tryouts 2:45pm-4:15pm on Tuesday, March 20, 27th, and Thursday March 29th. Grade checks available in room 5. They must be complete to tryout. ​

• Homework Club will be held in room 6 today, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15 next week.

• Music Club Meeting today at lunch.  We need to pay for Disneyland !!! Mr. G

• Reminder:  If you have a yellow pass you must attend Academic Recovery in room 37 today at lunch.

• Girls’ Basketball away game, Tuesday, March 20th, 3:00 at Walters

• The library will be closed Wednesday after school.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, March 16th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Women’s History Month Fact: Journalist Nellie Bly completed an around the world journey in only seventy two days– quite a feat before the invention of the airplane. Bly is also well-known for her expose on mental institutions, a project for which she had to fake psychological illness to gain access to the facilities.

• The Facts about Tobacco:  True or False, Tobacco products such as hookahs, cigars, cigarillos, and smokeless tobacco do not contain nicotine?     (False)

• Interested in utilizing Minecraft in school? Not in the Minecraft class? Want to show off your coding skills? Interested in game design? Applications are now open for the Minecraft Lab. A club where students take on the role of admin. More information and applications available in room 5.

• Boys volleyball tryouts 2:45pm-4:15pm on Tuesday, March 20, 27th, and Thursday March 29th. Grade checks available in room 5. They must be complete to tryout. ​

• Homework Club will be held in room 6 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15 next week.

• Music Club Meeting on Monday March 19th at lunch.  We need to pay for Disneyland !!! Mr. G

• Reminder:  If you have a yellow pass you must attend Academic Recovery in room 37 today at lunch.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, March 15th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Women’s History Month Fact: Upon her husband’s death, Cherokee leader Nancy Ward took his place in a 1775 battle against the Creeks, and led the Cherokee to victory. After the victory, she became head of the Woman’s Council and a member of the Council of Chiefs, playing a key role in social and political changes to the Cherokee nation throughout her life.

• The Facts about Tobacco:  How much do you know about cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products?  True or False, Teenagers who use tobacco products do not suffer any health effects? (False)

• Hey T-Bolts!  Come to TUPE team’s lunchtime Kick Butts Day activity.  We invite you to sign our pledge and answer questions to win prizes!  This event will be held March 22nd, at lunch in front of the large gym.  Brought to you by TUPE.

• Thornton library will be closed after school today.

• Winner of this weeks quote is Kirti R.:  "I LOOK FOR PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION" Thank you, Ms. Oliva

• Interested in utilizing Minecraft in school? Not in the Minecraft class? Want to show off your coding skills? Interested in game design? Applications are now open for the Minecraft Lab. A club where students take on the role of admin. More information and applications available in room 5.

• Boys volleyball tryouts 2:45pm-4:15pm on Tuesday, March 20, 27th, and Thursday March 29th. Grade checks available in room 5. They must be complete to tryout. ​

• The Gay-Straight Alliance will meet in room 35 at lunch on Thursday, March 15. Come join us!

• Speech and Debate Club students: please be sure you check Google Classroom for updates. Remember, you are expected to come to the meeting fully prepared. See you this afternoon from 3-4 pm in room 36.

• A little while ago, Project Venture collected some data on the trash that our school throws away. We found some horrible news, 20% of our trash was unused ketchup and ranch packets. Their will never achieve their sole purpose for being manufactured. But you can HELP. Use those packets, and fulfill their dreams. Take only what you can eat. Eat what you take.​

• Golly Gee Whiz! cast first rehearsal today at 2:55!  Wait in the front quad near the student office.  Ms. Sousa will call you to room 4 when it is time to begin.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, March 14th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Women’s History Month Fact: African-American performer Josephine Baker was working in France during WWII, but not only as a singer, dancer and actress. She was also helping the war movement, smuggling numerous messages to French soldiers.

• The Facts about Tobacco:  How much do you know about cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products?  True or False, cigarette smoke is a toxic mix of over 7,000 chemicals. (True)

• The winner of the book fair raffle is Harshini V., stop by the library to claim your basket of books.

• A big thank you to all the Library Club members who helped make the Book Fair a success.  Stop by the library and see Mrs. Hammill.

• Thornton library will be closed Thursday March 15th after school.

• Winner of this weeks quote is Kirti R.:  "I LOOK FOR PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION" Thank you, Ms. Oliva

• The pilates/yoga class is canceled today at lunch

• Interested in utilizing Minecraft in school? Not in the Minecraft class? Want to show off your coding skills? Interested in game design? Applications are now open for the Minecraft Lab. A club where students take on the role of admin. More information and applications available in room 5.

• Boys volleyball tryouts 2:45pm-4:15pm on Tuesday, March 20, 27th, and Thursday March 29th. Grade checks available in room 5. They must be complete to tryout. ​

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Women’s History Month Fact: The earliest recorded female physician was Merit Ptah, a doctor in ancient Egypt who lived around 2700 B.C. Many historians believe she may be the first woman recorded by name in the history of all of the sciences, making her achievement all the more impressive.

• Hello Thornton Community, The annual FUSD district wide student art show will be held at the district office during the Month of March.  Please join our celebration open house on Tuesday March 13th from 5:00 to 8:30 at the district office, it will be an evening of performances,  artwork, and refreshments. We hope to see you there!

• Bring your whole family and join us for Math and Science Family Night  here at Thornton Junior High tonight from 6:00 to 8:00. There will be robots, rockets and explosions!

• Girls’ Basketball home game today starting at 3:00 against Horner.

• TUPE Team meeting at lunch today! Let's get the final touches on our school wide kick butts activity!  See you then, Mrs. DeTar

• The winner of the book fair raffle is Harshini V., stop by the library to claim your basket of books.

• A big thank you to all the Library Club members who helped make the Book Fair a success.  Stop by the library and see Mrs. Hammill.

• Congratulations to Science Olympiad this weekend for winning second place!  Now the Thunderbolts are going onto state championships! Break a leg, Thunderbolts!  

Oakland Symphony Maestro Michael Morgan will be visiting Thornton's Concert and Symphonic Band classes next Monday March 19th, 2018. He will be rehearsing the groups in preparation

for our Disney Magic Music Days / Music in the Parks field trip next month.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, March 12th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Women’s History Month Fact: Jeannette Rankin, a Republican from Montana, was the first woman elected to serve in Congress. She was elected in both 1916 and 1940. A lifelong pacifist, she was the only member of Congress to vote against entering WWII.

• Hello Thornton Community, The annual FUSD district wide student art show will be held at the district office during the Month of March.  Please join our celebration open house on Tuesday March 13th from 5:00 to 8:30 at the district office, it will be an evening of performances,  artwork, and refreshments. We hope to see you there!

• Bring your whole family to Math and Science Family Night  here at Thornton Junior High on Tuesday, March 13th from 6:00 to 8:00.  There will be robots, rockets and explosions!

• Homework Club will be in room 6 today, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15.

• Students, if you have a yellow pass, you must go to Academic Recovery in room 37 at lunch today.

• Golly Gee Whiz! cast list will be posted in the library and business office windows at the beginning of lunch.  Be sure to check the list whether you had a callback or not. Congratulations to all cast members!

• Girls’ Basketball home game on Tuesday, March 13 starting at 3:00 against Horner.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, March 9th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Women’s History Month Fact:  Wyoming was the first state to grant women the right to vote. It was also the first state to elect a female governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross.

• A message from Ms. Sousa: Thank you to all who auditioned for Golly Gee Whiz!  You were great!  I had so much fun!  I hope you did, too.  The callback list will be posted at lunch today in the library and business office windows.  If you are called back for a second audition, line up outside room 11A at 2:55 today. Whether or not you get a callback today, be sure to check the cast list Monday.  Break a leg!

• The lost and found will be cleared out and donated to charity after school today.  Please check the lost and found located in front of the small gym for any missing items before .

• Bring your whole family to Math and Science Family Night  here at Thornton Junior High on Tuesday, March 13th from 6:00 to 8:00.  There will be robots, rockets and explosions!

• Homework Club will be in room 6 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15 next week.

• Daylight Saving time begins this Sunday, March 11th.  Set your clocks ahead 1 hour before going to bed on Saturday night.

• Students, if you have a yellow pass, you must go to Academic Recovery in room 37 at lunch today.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

*Student Section*

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• ​40s movie actress Hedy Lamarr wasn’t just a pretty face, she was also an inventor. Hoping to find a way to contribute to the war effort during World War II, Lamarr developed a radio-controlled torpedo device which used “frequency hopping” to prevent the signals from the torpedoes from being jammed. While the technology wasn’t adopted for WWII, it was used in subsequent conflicts.

• School Play Golly Gee Whiz! If you are coming to auditions today, please line up outside Ms. Sousa’s Room, 11A, and wait to be called in.  Be sure to bring your completed audition forms. Auditions begin at 2:55—please be on time. See you there!

• The lost and found will be cleared out and donated to charity on Friday, March 9th.  Please check the lost and found located in front of the small gym for any missing items before Friday.

• Hey guys, see all that plastic? It’s a huge problem. Project Venture needs your help cleaning it up! Don’t leave trash on the ground, Or else the seagulls will come... and you won’t like it. Did you know 3 out of every 4 people will admit to littering? DO you need that on your conscience? To keep your school clean, all you have to do is pick up your trash and throw it away.

• TODAY'S WINNING BOOK FAIR FLYER's ARE THE FLYER'S WITH THE HEART STAMP WITH NUMBERS 73, 2, AND 53.  If you have a flyer with any of these numbers go to the library to claim your prize.

• LAST CALL FOR BOOK FAIR:  The book fair will close Friday after the 8:10 morning bell.

• Students, want to get something special for one of your teachers?  Well your in luck go to the book fair and check out the TEACHER'S WISH LIST.

• Bring your whole family to Math and Science Family Night  here at Thornton Junior High on Tuesday, March 13th from 6:00 to 8:00.  There will be robots, rockets and explosions!

• Speech and Debate Club members...we're meeting today after school. Be sure that you have checked Google Classroom for any updates. See you this afternoon!

• Girls’ Basketball home game today at 3pm against Hopkins

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

*Student Section*

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• School Play Golly Gee Whiz! auditions are today and tomorrow!  If you are coming to auditions today, please line up outside Ms. Sousa’s Room, 11A, and wait to be called in.  Be sure to bring your completed audition forms. Auditions begin at 1:05—please be on time. See you there!

• The lost and found will be cleared out and donated to charity on Friday, March 9th.  Please check the lost and found located in front of the small gym for any missing items before Friday.

• TODAY'S WINNING BOOK FAIR FLYER's ARE THE FLYER'S WITH SUPERMAN STAMP WITH THE NUMBERS 100, 66, AND 13, if you have one of these flyers go to the library to claim your prize.

• Students, want to get something special for one of your teachers?  Well your in luck go to the book fair and check out the TEACHER'S WISH LIST.

• Bring your whole family to Math and Science Family Night  here at Thornton Junior High on Tuesday, March 13th from 6:00 to 8:00.  There will be robots, rockets and explosions!

• Speech and Debaters...we are meeting Thursday after school in room 36. Please be sure you come prepared. Check Google Classroom for this week's expectations.PTSA meeting tonight at 7pm in the Thornton Library.

• Girls’ Basketball home game on Thursday, March 8th at 3pm against Hopkins

• Students if you have a yellow pass, you have academic recovery in room 37 at lunch today.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

*Student Section*

• Women’s History Month in the United States grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma, California in 1978. Presentations were given at dozens of schools, hundreds of students participated in a “Real Woman” essay contest and a parade was held in downtown Santa Rosa.

A few years later, the idea had caught on within communities, school districts and organizations across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. The U.S. Congress followed suit the next year, passing a resolution establishing a national celebration. Six years later, the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March.

• Thornton’s Open House is tonight starting at 6:30pm in the large gym.  Teachers will be available from 7pm until 8pm. The Book Fair is open in the Library from 6pm until 8pm.

• School play: Auditions after school Wednesday and Thursday for Golly Gee Whiz! Auditions are open to all students. Those trying out must complete an audition packet including teacher and parent signatures and more.  Get an audition packet in the business office.

• TUPE Team meeting today at lunch.  See you then! Mrs. DeTar

• The lost and found will be cleared out and donated to charity on Friday, March 9th.  Please check the lost and found located in front of the small gym for any missing items before Friday.

• GIRLS BASKETBALL quick RECAP from last Thursday's game against Centerville:  Both teams won, and are at a 2 and 0 record. Hope to see you at the next home game this Thursday, 3/8 against Hopkins @ 3pm~  Goooooooo T-bolts!

• TODAY'S WINNING BOOK FAIR FLYER's ARE:  The Green Lantern stamp with the number 1, 49 and 7, if you have one of these flyers  Go to the library to claim your prize

• Bring your whole family to Math and Science Family Night  here at Thornton Junior High on Tuesday, March 13th from 6:00 to 8:00.  There will be robots, rockets and explosions!

• PTSA meeting on Wednesday night, March 7, at 7pm in the Thornton Library.

• Attention all Anime Club Members!  For todays anime, we are watching, “A Place Further than the Universe”.  Please join us today at lunch in room 34.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, March 5th, 2018

*Student Section*

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• WEB meeting today at lunch in room 11

• School Play, Golly Gee Whiz! Auditions Wednesday and Thursday. Complete your audition packet now.  The basic story of Golly Gee Whiz!: It’s the 1930s.  It’s the Great Depression.  Everyone is poor, and everyone is sad.   We should cheer them up!  Let’s put on a show!

• Homework Club will be held in room 6 today, Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15 next week.

• TUPE Team meeting tomorrow.  There is so much more to plan for our school wide Kick Butts day activity.  See you tomorrow!

• Academic Recovery will be held in room 37 today.  If you have a yellow pass you must go to room 37 at the beginning of lunch.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, March 2nd, 2018

*Student Section*

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• WINNER'S OF THE LIBRARY CLUB PIZZA RAFFLE ARE:  FIRST PLACE: Akhil D. SECOND PLACE:  Harshitha S., Ashna R., Sara F. and Vishwa I. THIRD PLACE: Anuraag M., David Z., Nirav G. and Aditi B. Come to the library to claim your prize,

• Book Fair coming to Thornton:  The library will be closed for book check out and computer lab use, today and the week of March 5th.  Come to the library and check out the Book Fair, March 5th thru March 8th and during Open House.

• Winner of the quote of the week is Natalie F., Thank you Ms. Thomas  Due to book fair we will not have a quote next week.

• GLI meeting today in room 11 at lunch.

• WEB meeting Monday, March 5th at lunch in room 11

• All this week will be filled with fun spirit days! Today is Mickey and Minnie Day.  Check the Thornton website for more details.

• School Play, Golly Gee Whiz! Auditions Wednesday and Thursday.  Come either day. Get your audition packet now, so you can complete it before auditions.  You’ll need to fill out forms, get parent and teacher signatures, attach a photo, and prepare a song.  Read your packet for details.

• Homework Club will be held in room 6 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15 next week.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, March 1st, 2018

*Student Section*

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• WINNER'S OF THE LIBRARY CLUB PIZZA RAFFLE ARE:  FIRST PLACE: Akhil D. SECOND PLACE:  Harshitha S., Ashna R., Sara F. and Vishwa I. THIRD PLACE: Anuraag M., David Z., Nirav G. and Aditi B. Come to the library to claim your prize,

• Book Fair coming to Thornton:  The library will be closed for book check out and computer lab use, Friday March 2nd and the week of March 5th.  Come to the library and check out the Book Fair, March 5th thru March 8th and during Open House.

• Winner of the quote of the week is Natalie F., Thank you Ms. Thomas  Due to book fair we will not have a quote next week.

• The Gay-Straight Alliance is meeting in room 35 today at lunch (Thursday). Everyone is welcome!

• GLI meeting Friday, March 2nd in room 11 at lunch.

• WEB leader meeting today in room 11 at lunch.

• Girls’ Basketball away game today at 3:00 at Centerville

• All this week will be filled with fun spirit days! Today is Ohana day and tomorrow is Mickey and Minnie Day.  Check the Thornton website for more details.

• Audition for the musical, Golly, Gee Whiz! Complete an audition packet now. Auditions after school next week, Wednesday, March 7th and Thursday, March 8th.  Audition packets available in the business office.

• Volleyball open gym today after school until 4:15

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• Speech and Debate Club is meeting today in room 36 from 3-4 pm. See you then!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

*Student Section*

• This year’s school play is a musical called Golly, Gee Whiz! It is a tribute to the classic films of the 1930s that featured great stars like Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. Auditions after school next week, Wednesday, March 7th and Thursday, March 8th.  Complete an audition packet now. Audition packets available in the business office. Golly, Gee Whiz! It’s gonna be great!

• Students: Book Fair flyers will be going out soon, will you hold a special flyer for a chance to win a prize?

• Students come to the library and check out the book fair.  Buy a book for a chance to enter a drawing, to win a basket of books.  Keep your book fair flyers, numbers will be called out daily for a chance to win a prize

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• Book Fair coming to Thornton:  The library will be closed for book check out and computer lab use, Friday March 2nd and the week of March 5th.  Come to the library and check out the Book Fair, March 5th thru March 8th and during Open House..

• Pilates/yoga class today during lunch in the large gym

• GLI meeting Friday, March 2nd in room 11 at lunch.

• WEB leader meeting Thursday, March 1st in room 11 at lunch.

• Girls’ Basketball away game Thursday, March 1st at 3:00 at Centerville

• All this week will be filled with fun spirit days! Today is Disney day, Thursday is Ohana day, and Friday is Mickey and Minnie Day.  Check the Thornton website for more details.

• Thornton Theatre Club:  Meeting TODAY at lunch in room 11A.  Find out the title of this year’s school musical!  New members are welcome.

• TUPE Team meeting today. See you soon, Mrs. DeTar

• Attention all students:  Wednesday, February 28th the Library Club will host the monthly raffle.  Go to the library to enter, good luck to all.

• QUOTE OF THE WEEK, no one has guessed last week's quote.  Library Club is now taking second guesses.

• The library will be closed at lunch today.

• All this week will be filled with fun spirit days! With a new theme every single day, you’re sure to love it! Check the Thornton website for more details.

• Students: Book Fair flyers will be going out soon, will you hold a special flyer for a chance to win a prize?

• Students come to the library and check out the book fair.  Buy a book for a chance to enter a drawing, to win a basket of books.  Keep your book fair flyers, numbers will be called out daily for a chance to win a prize.

• Sign up now  for Wednesday's  pilates/yoga class in the Girl's Locker room.

• GLI meeting Friday, March 2nd in room 11 at lunch.

• WEB leader meeting Thursday, March 1st in room 11 at lunch.

• Girls’ Basketball home game today at 3:00 against Walters

• Tobacco use is NOT an equal opportunity killer.  There are 10 times more tobacco and smoking ads in primarily black neighborhoods, including coupons and discounted prices, bringing tobacco closer and easier to access for young African Americans.  Tobacco use contributes to the top three leading causes of death for African Americans: heart disease, cancer and stroke.  This is one reason why Thornton is a tobacco free school, take the pledge to be tobacco free today! Brought to you by the TUPE Team!

• I, Too

  • By Langston Hughes, 1902-1967

• I, too, sing America.

• I am the darker brother.

• They send me to eat in the kitchen

• When company comes,

• But I laugh,

• And eat well,

• And grow strong.

• Tomorrow,

• I’ll be at the table

• When company comes.

• Nobody’ll dare

• Say to me,

• “Eat in the kitchen,”

• Then.

• Besides,

• They’ll see how beautiful I am

• And be ashamed--

• Brought to you by the TUPE Team

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, February 26, 2018

*Student Section*

 

• Good job TUPE team for all your efforts for our BHM lunchtime activity last Thursday!

• Attention all students:  Wednesday, February 28th Library Club will host the monthly raffle.  Go to the library to enter, good luck to all.

• QUOTE OF THE WEEK, no one has guessed last week's quote.  Library Club is now taking second guesses.

• The library will be closed at lunch Monday, February 26th and Tuesday, February 27th.

• All this week will be filled with fun spirit days! With a new theme every single day, you’re sure to love it! Check the Thornton website for more details.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, February 22, 2018

*Student Section*

• The Black Student Union is scheduled to take place Today, February 23.  Students who participated in the poster contest be sure to bring your artwork to be voted on by your peers.  All are welcomed to attend.  Thanks, Dr. Williams​.

• It's happening. Today. At lunch. The AVID 8 info meeting. All 7th graders who want to go to college and think they could use some extra support in getting there, this class might be what you need.  Come to room 36 at lunch today to find out more.

• All of next week will be filled with fun spirit days! With a new theme every single day, you’re sure to love it! Check the Thornton website for more details

• The library will be closed at lunch Monday, February 26th and Tuesday, February 27th.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, February 22, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hello Ladies, there are still a couple spots on our girls on the run team.  Practice starts next week.  If you are interested please stop by Ms. Birds’ room, room 4, on Thursday, February 22nd at lunch to get more information.

• The Black Student Union is scheduled to take place on Friday, February 23.  Students who participated in the poster contest be sure to bring your artwork to be voted on by your peers.  All are welcomed to attend.  Thanks, Dr. Williams​.

• This month is black history month. Today meet the TUPE team in front of the large gym at lunch and answers some questions about tobacco with regards to BHM.  See you there! TUPE Team

• Hey, 7th graders, if you'd like to know more about the AVID 8 elective class, come to an informational meeting tomorrow at lunch in Mrs. Harman-Murray's classroom, room 36. Bring your lunch.

• The Gay-Straight Alliance will meet in room 35 during lunch today. Everyone is invited!

• All of next week will be filled with fun spirit days! With a new theme every single day, you’re sure to love it! Check the Thornton website for more details

• Hello engineers.  There is a Roller Coaster Engineering Club meeting today after school in Ms. Harker's room until 4:30 PM.

• The library will be closed at lunch Monday, February 26th and Tuesday, February 27th.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hello Ladies, there are still a couple spots on our girls on the run team.  Practice starts next week.  If you are interested please stop by Ms. Birds’ room, room 4, on Thursday, February 22nd at lunch to get more information.

• The Black Student Union is scheduled to take place on Friday, February 23.  Students who participated in the poster contest be sure to bring your artwork to be voted on by your peers.  All are welcomed to attend.  Thanks, Dr. Williams​.

• The library will be closed today after school.

• Are you a 7th grader and interested in going to college? The AVID 8 elective might just be the perfect class for you. Come to an info meeting at lunch on Friday, 2/23 in room 36 to learn more. Bring your lunch.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

*Student Section*

• Big tobacco has targeted African Americans since the 1950’s calling them a “market priority”!  They have been quoted in saying that in order to “win in the young black menthol market”, they would need a brand with a short and easily pronounced name.  Don’t fall for big tobacco’s games!  Tobacco use is a social justice issue, take the pledge to be tobacco free today!”  Brought to you by the TUPE Team

• There will be a roller coaster engineering club meeting today, Tuesday, February 20, in Ms. Harker's room after school.

• Homework Club will be held in room 15 today and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15.

• The library will be closed Wednesday after school.

• Hey T-Bolts!  Official Mythbusters “Big Tobacco...Big Lies” applications are in the front office.  Come get yours today!  Brought to you by the TUPE!

• This month is Black History month.  On February 22nd, wear a black shirt.  Meet the TUPE Team in front of the large gym at lunch to win a prize.  Brought to you by TUPE.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, February 16, 2018

*Student Section*

• Today is a minimum day and students will be released at 12:52.

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• AVID applications are due TODAY. Please submit to Mrs. Harman-Murray in room 36.

• Homework Club will be held in room 15 on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15 next week.

• Newspapers by the Yearbook Class will be in the library at lunch in it’s 1st location.  Stop & drop by for a copy again free of charge!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, February 15, 2018

*Student Section*

• Joyce C. is the winner of the quote of the week.   "A MAN (WOMAN) WHO KNOWS TWO LANGUAGES IS WORTH TWO MEN (WOMEN)".  Thank you Ms. Imhoff

• The library will be closed today after school.

• Hello, engineers!  Our first Roller Coaster Engineering Club meeting is today, in Ms. Harker's room, room 1, after school.   See you today to roll down on this project with many ups and downs!  Hardy har har!  

• Valentine’s Day is here and the publication class is taking photos once again:  Visit the front of the library for Valentine snaps!  See you there today at lunch..  Photos are $1 each.

• Speech and Debate Club is meeting today after school in room 36. Come prepared as directed by your high school coaches.

• If you were invited to apply for AVID 9 at American High School next year, remember that your completed application is due tomorrow to Mrs. Harman-Murray in room 36.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

*Student Section*

• Thank you to Mrs. Norling for organizing the 1st annual campus clean up day.  And thank you to the 10 teachers and 40 students who participated.

• Joyce C. is the winner of the quote of the week.   "A MAN (WOMAN) WHO KNOWS TWO LANGUAGES IS WORTH TWO MEN (WOMEN)".  Thank you Ms. Imhoff

• The library will be closed Thursday after school.

• Hello, engineers!  You should've received an email from Ms. Harker if you made the Roller Coaster Engineering Club or not.  Our first meeting is going to be tomorrow in Ms. Harker's room after school. If you received an acceptance email, please come on down!

• Hey 8th graders! Do you have college dreams? Did you receive an invitation to apply for the AVID program at American High School? Is so, come to today's lunchtime meeting in room 36. The lead AVID teacher for American will give a short presentation and answer any questions. Bring your lunch. Cookies will be served.

• Candy gram? Candy gram?: Don’t you want to do something special for your other half? Send a candy gram to the light of your life on Valentine’s Day! You can even make the message anonymous to express your love to your secret sweetheart. Your beloved will love the three sweet treats and even sweeter words inside of the card, and you’ll love the inexpensive price of $1 each!

• Valentine’s Day is here and the publication class is taking photos once again:  Visit the front of the library for Valentine snaps!  See you there today at lunch..  Photos are $1 each.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

*Student Section*

• Congratulations to Meryl Mathew, Kshreya Sundar, and Nyla Zia!  Their entries were all winners in the 2018 Young Authors’ Contest.

• Calling all students! Show your love for Thornton by joining Junioract in a campus cleanup. The event will take place today from 2:45-3:15 after school. Valentine-themed candy will be distributed to all who participate. See you there!

• THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY TODAY

• GLI is having a fundraiser and will be selling candy grams at lunch today and  all week for $1. All donations go to global education.

• Hey T-Bolts!  Official Mythbusters “Big Tobacco...Big Lies” applications are in the front office.  Come get yours today!  Brought to you by TUPE!

• Candy gram? Candy gram?: Don’t you want to do something special for your other half? Send a candy gram to the light of your life on Valentine’s Day! You can even make the message anonymous to express your love to your secret sweetheart. Your beloved will love the three sweet treats and even sweeter words inside of the card, and you’ll love the inexpensive price of $1 each!

• TUPE Team there will not be a meeting today as Mrs. DeTar is off campus.  Please note: there will be a meeting on the Thursday 2/15, at lunch.  Please bring you lunch from home...have lots to do before our Lunchtime activity next week.​  Thank you, Mrs, DeTar

• Valentine’s is near and the publication class is taking photos once again:  Visit the front of the library for Valentine snaps!  See you there tomorrow on Valentine’s Day.  Photos are $1 each.

• Do you know what menthol is?  Have you used a menthol cough drop before?  That ice like feeling is from a chemical called menthol, which can be found in some brands of cigarettes, such as Newports.  Tobacco companies used to hand out free packs of menthol cigarettes in black communities, and now over 80% of black smokers smoke menthol.  They are the easiest to smoke but the HARDEST to quit!  Tobacco use is a social justice issue, take the pledge to be tobacco free today!  Brought to you by the Thornton TUPE Team

• PSA contest with Mythbusters theme of “Big Tobacco ...Big Lies”.  Your submissions must be either a video, poster or audio and should appeal to ages 12 to 14.  Prizes range from $25-$100.  Brought to you by the TUPE Team.

• Calling all 8th graders...if you received an invitation to apply for AVID 9 at American High School and you didn't attend last week's meeting, you're in luck.There will be another meeting tomorrow at lunch in room 36. Bring your meal. Cookies will be served.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, February 12, 2018

*Student Section*

• Calling all students! Show your love for Thornton by joining Junioract in a campus cleanup. The event will take place on February 13th from 2:45-3:15 after school. Valentine-themed candy will be distributed to all who participate. See you there!

• Homework Club will be held in room 11 today, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:45-3:15 next week.

• Starting Wednesday, February 14th, you and your friends can compete to kill monsters and grab magic items. And what magic items! Don the Horny Helmet and the Boots of Butt-Kicking. Wield the Staff of Napalm . . . or maybe the Chainsaw of Bloody Dismemberment. Start by slaughtering the Potted Plant and the Drooling Slime, and work your way up to the Plutonium Dragon . . . The board game club will be hosting its first Munchkin tournament. Sign up in room 5, hurry space is limited. Sign ups close Monday. No prior experience necessary. Prizes for the winner.

• THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH.

• GLI is having a fundraiser and will be selling candy grams at lunch today and  all week for $1. All donations go to global education.

• Hey T-Bolts!  Official Mythbusters “Big Tobacco...Big Lies” applications are in the front office.  Come get yours today!  Brought to you by TUPE!

• Candy gram? Candy gram?: Don’t you want to do something special for your other half? Send a candy gram to the light of your life on Valentine’s Day! You can even make the message anonymous to express your love to your secret sweetheart. Your beloved will love the three sweet treats and even sweeter words inside of the card, and you’ll love the inexpensive price of $1 each!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, February 9, 2018

*Student Section*

• 8th Graders.  If you are interested in the Irvington High School arts magnet program and were unable to attend the information session on Tuesday, applications are available in the business office.

• The Black Student Union will meet today during lunch in Rm. 28.  All students interested are eligible to attend.  Lunch will be provided to students in attendance. Show up on time and ready to meet others with the same interest.  If you have any further questions log on the Thornton BSU website located on School Loop. The link is located under Websites and click on groups.  Thanks from Dr. Williams.​

• Calling all students! Show your love for Thornton by joining Junioract in a campus cleanup. The event will take place on February 13th from 2:45-3:15 after school. Valentine-themed candy will be distributed to all who participate. See you there!

• Today, Leadership will be hosting a fun balloon popping game. Who will be the last balloon to survive? Come join and you can be the winner!

• Winner of the quote of the week is.  Viraj V.  "CATS WERE ONCE WORSHIPED AS GODS, CATS HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN THIS".Thank you, Ms.Wallace and Thank you to Ms. Bewley for last weeks quote. THE LIBRARY WILL HAVE A NEW QUOTE NEXT WEEK....

• Homework Club will be held in room 11 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:45-3:15 next week.

• Starting Tuesday Feb 13th, you and your friends can compete to kill monsters and grab magic items. And what magic items! Don the Horny Helmet and the Boots of Butt-Kicking. Wield the Staff of Napalm . . . or maybe the Chainsaw of Bloody Dismemberment. Start by slaughtering the Potted Plant and the Drooling Slime, and work your way up to the Plutonium Dragon . . . The board game club will be hosting its first Munchkin tournament. Sign up in room 5, hurry space is limited. Sign ups close Monday. No prior experience necessary. Prizes for the winner.

• THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 13TH.

• Attention Music Club - Short meeting at the beginning of lunch on Friday February 9th in the Music Room. Officers - Please be there !!!  Mr. G

• GLI is having a fundraiser and will be selling candy grams at lunch today and next week for $1. All donations go to global education.

• PSA contest with the Mythbusters theme of “Big Tobacco...Big Lies”.  Your submissions must be either a video, poster, or audio and should appeal to ages 12 to 14.  Prizes range from $25 to $100.  Brought to you by the TUPE team.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, February 8, 2018

*Student Section*

• 8th Graders.  If you are interested in the Irvington High School arts magnet program and were unable to attend the information session on Tuesday, applications are available in the business office.

• TUPE Team emergency meeting today at lunch.

• The Black Student Union will continue in Rm. 28.  All students interested are eligible to attend.  Lunch will be provided to students in attendance.  The first meeting will be held on February 9th during lunch.  Show up on time and ready to meet others with the same interest.  If you have any further questions log on the Thornton BSU website located on School Loop. The link is located under Websites and click on groups.  Thanks from Dr. Williams.​

• All students and staff who are interested in a safe place to talk about issues relating to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning community (LGBTQ for short) are welcome to attend Thornton's newly created Gay-Straight Alliance in room 35 at lunch today and every Thursday. Bring your lunch and join us! ​Please see Ms. Wallace in room 35 if you have questions.

• Speech and Debate Club is meeting TODAY after school in room 36. Be sure to have checked Google Classroom for any information your high school coaches may have posted for today's meeting. See you then!

• GLI meeting at lunch in room 11 today.

• Calling all students! Show your love for Thornton by joining Junioract in a campus cleanup. The event will take place on February 13th from 2:45-3:15 after school. Valentine-themed candy will be distributed to all who participate. See you there!

• Have you heard? It’s time for the nerd! Dress up in your nerd attire on Friday, February 9th.

• This Friday, February 9th, Leadership will be hosting a fun balloon popping game. Who will be the last balloon to survive? Come join and you can be the winner!

• Winner of the quote of the week is.  Viraj V.  "CATS WERE ONCE WORSHIPED AS GODS, CATS HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN THIS".Thank you, Ms.Wallace and Thank you to Ms. Bewley for last weeks quote. THE LIBRARY WILL HAVE A NEW QUOTE NEXT WEEK....

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

*Student Section*

• 8th Graders.  If you are interested in the Irvington High School arts magnet program and were unable to attend the information session on Tuesday, applications are available in the business office.

• TUPE Team!  There is an important meeting called for this Thursday.  The project managers have called this emergency meeting for this Thursday at lunch!  See you then! Mrs. DeTar

• The Black Student Union will continue in Rm. 28.  All students interested are eligible to attend.  Lunch will be provided to students in attendance.  The first meeting will be held on February 9th during lunch.  Show up on time and ready to meet others with the same interest.  If you have any further questions log on the Thornton BSU website located on School Loop. The link is located under Websites and click on groups.  Thanks from Dr. Williams.​

• All students and staff who are interested in a safe place to talk about issues relating to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning community (LGBTQ for short) are welcome to attend Thornton's newly created Gay-Straight Alliance in room 35 at lunch on Thursdays. Bring your lunch and join us! ​Please see Ms. Wallace in room 35 if you have questions.

• Are you interested in going to college? Would you like to learn more about how you can become college-ready? Come to today's meeting at lunch in room 36 for a short presentation by American High School's lead AVID teacher. You'll find out more about how this elective class can help you make your college dreams come true. Since the presentation will begin right away, feel free to bring your lunch with you and eat in the classroom.

• Speech and Debate Club meeting tomorrow after school.

• Attention 1st semester Ceramic Students - please come to Room 19 at lunch to finish glazing your coil projects.  Mrs. Lefkort

• PTSA meeting tonight at 7pm in the Thornton Library.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

*Student Section*

• 8th Graders.  If you are interested in applying for the arts magnet program at Irvington High School, there is a special informational meeting today at lunch in Room 5.

• TUPE meeting today! Looking forward to finalizing our lunchtime activity and making posters!

• Boys’ Basketball team pictures will be Monday, February 12th after school.

• The Black Student Union will continue in Rm. 28.  All students interested are eligible to attend.  Lunch will be provided to students in attendance.  The first meeting will be held on February 9th during lunch.  Show up on time and ready to meet others with the same interest.  If you have any further questions log on the Thornton BSU website located on School Loop. The link is located under Websites and click on groups.  Thanks from Dr. Williams.​

• You can now sign up for the yoga and pilates class for Wednesday, February 7th. Sign ups are in the Girl’s Locker Room.

• All students and staff who are interested in a safe place to talk about issues relating to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning community (LGBTQ for short) are welcome to attend Thornton's newly created Gay-Straight Alliance in room 35 at lunch on Thursdays. Bring your lunch and join us! ​Please see Ms. Wallace in room 35 if you have questions.

• Thornton Green Team - can 4 members come and water the garden at lunch time, come to room 19, thank you

• Calling all 8th graders...if you think you'd like to go to college and would like extra support in making that dream possible, then consider attending a lunchtime meeting this Wednesday in room 36 to learn more about the AVID elective.

• Speech and Debate Club members...we'll be meeting this Thursday after school. Check Google Classroom to see if your high school coaches have posted important information

• Attention 1st semester Ceramic Students - please come to Room 19 at lunch to finish glazing your coil projects.  Mrs. Lefkort

• PTSA meeting Wednesday, February 7th at 7pm in the Thornton Library.

• Hello Tbolts!  Tobacco use disproportionately affects marginalized populations-including African Americans-who have long been targeted by the tobacco industry.  Big tobacco has sponsored cultural events, placed more advertisements in magazines read by African Americans, and advertised at venues and events targeted at the black community.  Tobacco use is a social justice issue and that is one reason why Thornton is a tobacco free school!  Brought to you by the TUPE Team

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, February 5, 2018

*Student Section*

• 8th graders, would you like to explore the fine arts such as dance, music, and drama throughout high school?  Come to a special presentation on Tuesday at lunch, in Room 5, to learn about the arts magnet program at Irvington High School and how to apply.

• TUPE Team: if you missed the last meeting and did not pick up a field trip permission slip, please see Mrs. DeTar, and come to the next meeting this Tuesday, lots of fun things to plan.  See you then, Mrs. DeTar.

• Homework Club will be held in room 11A today, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:15

• Boys’ Basketball team pictures will be today school.

• The Black Student Union will continue in Rm. 28.  All students interested are eligible to attend.  Lunch will be provided to students in attendance.  The first meeting will be held on February 9th during lunch.  Show up on time and ready to meet others with the same interest.  If you have any further questions log into Thornton BSU website located on School Loop. The link is located under groups.                     Thanks from Dr. Williams.

• You can now sign up for the yoga and pilates class for Wednesday, February 7th. Sign ups are in the Girl’s Locker Room.

• "Are you a boy and have a love for baseball? Reopen that talent of yours and come to day 2 of auditions for Thornton’s very first film on February 2nd, right after school in Room 6 (Ms. McGowen). Check the link in School Loop for all the information."

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JCaR03ZEi3WmtqnQpjoS42PiHGTGb60YiRzbjeGTucQ/edit​

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, February 2, 2018

*Student Section*

• 8th graders, would you like to explore the fine arts such as dance, music, and drama throughout high school?  Come to a special presentation on Tuesday at lunch, in Room 5, to learn about the arts magnet program at Irvington High School and how to apply.

• Leadership will be holding Donut Fishing today at lunch.  Donut fishing is a game where someone tries to eat a donut off a string while another person “fishes” it into their mouth.  Donut miss it!

• TUPE Team: if you missed the last meeting and did not pick up a field trip permission slip, please see Mrs. DeTar, and come to the next meeting this Tuesday, lots of fun things to plan.  See you then, Mrs. DeTar

• WINNERS OF THE LIBRARY PIZZA RAFFLE ARE:  FIRST PLACE:  ALIVIA Z.  SECOND PLACE WINNERS : AMEEN H., ATHARVA N., SRIYA G., AND SARTHAK B.  THIRD PLACE WINNERS :  EMYR O., RAVEENA V., SANJAY R. AND NATASHA R.  GO TO THE LIBRARY TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE

• "IF YOU WORK HARD, YOU WILL BE REWARDED ONE DAY."  Winner of the staff quote is:  Amelia D.

• Homework Club will be held in room 11A on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday next week from 2:45 until 3:15

• Come see Robots in the large gym today during lunch.

• Boys’ Basketball team pictures will be after school on Monday, February 12th.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, February 1, 2018

*Student Section*

• Speech and Debate Club is meeting today after school in room 36 from 3-4 pm. There will also be a short parent meeting immediately following.

• GLI meeting today at lunch in room 11

• 8th graders, would you like to explore the fine arts such as dance, music, and drama throughout high school?  Come to a special presentation on Tuesday at lunch, in Room 5, to learn about the arts magnet program at Irvington High School and how to apply.

• On Friday, February 2nd, Leadership will be holding Donut Fishing at lunch.  Donut fishing is a game where someone tries to eat a donut off a string while another person “fishes” it into their mouth.  Donut miss it!

• This Friday, February 2nd will be flannel Friday.  Dress up in your most top-notch lumberjack clothes!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

*Student Section*

• LIBRARY CLUB:  We will be meeting in the library today.  The library will be closed to all other students.

• If you are interested in joining the Thornton wrestling team there is a sign -up and informational meeting today right after school in the small gym.

• The pilates/yoga class is at lunch today in the large gym.

• The Green Team will meet today at lunchtime in Rm 19, bring your lunch.  All are welcome. Remember Thornton to re-use and refill your waterbottles, reduce the amount of garbage you create and recycle all approved paper and plastics.  You can improve your tomorrow through considerate actions today.

• Speech and Debate Club will meet this Thursday from 3-4 pm. Please check Google Classroom to see how your coaches are asking you to prepare. There will be a short parent meeting immediately following at 4 pm.

• GLI meeting this Thursday at lunch in room 11

• 8th graders, would you like to explore the fine arts such as dance, music, and drama throughout high school?  Come to a special presentation on Tuesday at lunch, in Room 5, to learn about the arts magnet program at Irvington High School and how to apply.

• On Friday, February 2nd, Leadership will be holding Donut Fishing at lunch.  Donut fishing is a game where someone tries to eat a donut off a string while another person “fishes” it into their mouth.  Donut miss it!

• This Friday, February 2nd will be flannel Friday.  Dress up in your most top-notch lumberjack clothes!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

*Student Section*

• HAPPY NEW YEAR,  Library Club will hold the first pizza raffle of the New Year today.    Come to the library to check-out your books and get raffle tickets, for a chance to win a pizza lunch and other prizes.

• LIBRARY CLUB:  We will be meeting in the library Wednesday January 31st.  The library will be closed to all other students.

• If you are interested in joining the Thornton wrestling team there is a sign -up and informational meeting on Wednesday, January 31st right after school in the small gym.

• TUPE Team meeting today!  Mrs. DeTar

• Hello Lady Thunderbolts! Are you interested in building strength and endurance and learning how to eat well to feel good and positive about you!  Well then join our girls on the run team.  Information today at lunch in Ms. Bird’s class, room 4.  See you then.

• Sign ups are now open for the pilates/yoga class at lunch Wednesday, January 31st. The sign up sheet has moved and is now in the Girl's Locker Room.

• Ever wanted to be in a movie? Well, hats off to 2018 because it just happens to be your lucky year! Come and audition for Thornton’s very first film today from 3:00-4:00 pm in room 6 (Ms McGowan's room). All 7th and 8th graders are welcome to participate! Click on the link in School Loop to know about the information for the roles.

• Last Boys’ Basketball away game of the season today at 3:00 at Hopkins

• The Green Team will meet Wednesday Jan 31st at lunchtime in Rm 19, bring your lunch.  All are welcome. Remember Thornton to re-use and refill your watebottles, reduce the amount of garbage you create and recycle all approved paper and plastics.  You can improve your tomorrow through considerate actions today.

• Speech and Debate Club will meet this Thursday from 3-4 pm. Please check Google Classroom to see how your coaches are asking you to prepare. There will be a short parent meeting immediately following at 4 pm.

• Congrats to our thunderbolts at the Science Bowl this weekend!  Thornton placed 5th place out of 24 teams of middle schoolers from around our region of California, competing from as far away as Davis!  Saarth G., Rushi K., Adrish K., Lucas W., and Garima U. did a wonderful job with some  extremely challenging science questions!  Thanks for the rest of the Thornton Science Bow members for coming to cheer them on, and special thanks again to our amazing coaches Mrs. Goswami and Mrs. Kumar.  Go Thornton!  

• GLI meeting this Thursday at lunch in room 11

• On Friday, February 2nd, Leadership will be holding Donut Fishing at lunch.  Donut fishing is a game where someone tries to eat a donut off a string while another person “fishes” it into their mouth.  Donut miss it!

• This Friday, February 2nd will be Flannel Friday.  Dress up in your most top-notch lumberjack clothes!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, January 29, 2018

*Student Section*

• Hello Students,  Want to win a free book from the library?  Starting Monday January 29th The Library Club will have a different quote from a staff member written on a board in the library.  What you need to do is come into the library and guess which staff member wrote the quote.  We will have numbered slips of paper for you to guess which staff member may have written the quote.  First student to guess will receive a new book you get to pick from a box.  PLEASE ONLY ONE GUESS PER STUDENT.  Students with more than one guess will be disqualified. We will have a new quote every Monday.

• HAPPY NEW YEAR,  Library Club will hold the first pizza raffle of the New Year on Tuesday, January 30th.    Come to the library to check-out your books and get raffle tickets, for a chance to win a pizza lunch and other prizes.

• If you are interested in joining the Thornton wrestling team there is a sign -up and informational meeting on Wednesday, January 31st right after school in the small gym.

• Hello, engineers!  This is just a friendly reminder for those interested in the Roller Coaster Engineering Club.  Our first meeting will be today in Ms. Harker’s room, room 1, after school.  Applications MUST be completed on Google docs (also found on Ms. Harker’s school loop) and submitted by Tuesday, February 6th.  “Roll” on down to Ms. Harker’s room today!

• TUPE Team planning meeting tomorrow and pick up the permission slip for the field trip!  Bring your lunch from home and wear your T-shirts:)  Mrs. DeTar

• Hello Lady Thunderbolts! Are you interested in building strength and endurance and learning how to eat well to feel good and positive about you!  Well then join our girls on the run team.  Information this Tuesday, January 30th in Ms. Bird’s class, room 4.  See you then.

• Sign ups are now open for the pilates/yoga class at lunch Wednesday, January 31st. The sign up sheet has moved and is now in the Girl's Locker Room.

• There is no Homework Club this week.

• Ever wanted to be in a movie? Well, hats off to 2018 because it just happens to be your lucky year! Come and audition for Thornton’s very first film on Tuesday, January 30 from 3:00-4:00 pm in room 6 (Ms McGowan's room). All 7th and 8th graders are welcome to participate! Click on the link in School Loop to know about the information for the roles. ​https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-a4UpvfISiB9wh-AEwvOXHBejmgwH78MtLy56INeL_8/edit?usp=sharing​

• Last Boys’ Basketball away game of the season, Tuesday, January 31st, 3:00 at Hopkins

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, January 26, 2018

*Student Section*

• Today is a minimum day and students will be released at 12:52.

• Hello Students,  Want to win a free book from the library?  Starting Monday January 29th The Library Club will have a different quote from a staff member written on a board in the library.  What you need to do is come into the library and guess which staff member wrote the quote.  We will have numbered slips of paper for you to guess which staff member may have written the quote.  First student to guess will receive a new book you get to pick from a box.  PLEASE ONLY ONE GUESS PER STUDENT.  Students with more than one guess will be disqualified. We will have a new quote every Monday.

• HAPPY NEW YEAR,  Library Club will hold the first pizza raffle of the New Year on Tuesday, January 30th.    Come to the library to check-out your books and get raffle tickets, for a chance to win a pizza lunch and other prizes.

• If you are interested in joining the Thornton wrestling team there is a sign -up and informational meeting on Wednesday, January 31st right after school in the small gym.

• Hello, engineers!  This is just a friendly reminder for those interested in the Roller Coaster Engineering Club.  Our first meeting will be Monday, January 29th in Ms. Harker’s room, room 1 after school.  Applications MUST be completed on Google docs (also found on Ms. Harker’s school loop) and submitted by Tuesday, February 6th.  “Roll” on down to Ms. Harker’s room on Monday!

• There is a TUPE meeting Tuesday January 30th.  We only just started to work on our lunchtime activity for next month.  Please bring your lunch from home.  We have lots of fun things to plan and you must pick up your permission slip for the field trip to Berkeley!!!  Thank you, Mrs. DeTar

• Hello Lady Thunderbolts! Are you interested in building strength and endurance and learning how to eat well to feel good and positive about you!  Well then join our girls on the run team.  Information this Tuesday, January 30th in Ms. Bird’s class, room 4.  See you then.

• Sign ups are now open for the pilates/yoga class at lunch Wednesday, January 31st. The sign up sheet has moved and is now in the Girl's Locker Room.

• There will be no Homework Club next week.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, January 25, 2018

*Student Section*

• Boys’ Basketball home game today at 3 against Centerville

• The library will be closed after school today.

• Hello Students,  Want to win a free book from the library?  Starting Monday January 29th The Library Club will have a different quote from a staff member written on a board in the library.  What you need to do is come into the library and guess which staff member wrote the quote.  We will have numbered slips of paper for you to guess which staff member may have written the quote.  First student to guess will receive a new book you get to pick from a box.  PLEASE ONLY ONE GUESS PER STUDENT.  Students with more than one guess will be disqualified. We will have a new quote every Monday.

• If you are interested in joining the Thornton wrestling team there is a sign -up and informational meeting on Wednesday, January 31st right after school in the small gym.

• Hello, engineers!  This is just a friendly reminder for those interested in the Roller Coaster Engineering Club.  Our first meeting will be Monday, January 29th in Ms. Harker’s room, room 1 after school.  Applications MUST be completed on Google docs (also found on Ms. Harker’s school loop) and submitted by Tuesday, February 6th.  “Roll” on down to Ms. Harker’s room on Monday!

• TUPE Team: If any of you inadvertently took your peer educator binder at the last meeting, could you please return them to Mrs. DeTar.  They are to stay in our supply area.  Thank you for showing up to the meeting.

• Hey speech and debate students...just a friendly reminder that we are meeting this afternoon  from 3-4 pm in room 36. If you haven't done so already, please check Google Classroom to see how your high school coaches want you to be prepared. The speech and debate parent meeting will happen NEXT week, Thursday, Feb. 1st at 4 pm.

• Please give a congratulations for our Science Bowl team who will be competing in this region’s Science Bowl this Saturday at Las Positas College…..Saarth G., Rushi K., Adrish K., Lucas W., Garima U., Aditya M., and Aditya K.   Please also give a congrats to our other Science Bowl participants …..Riya B., Srinivasa N., Arjo G., Austin M., Saanvi B.  Rishathvik R.  special thanks to our Science Bowl coaches, Mrs. Goswami and Mrs. Kumar.  Great job to everyone!!

• Hello Lady Thunderbolts! Are you interested in building srength and endurance and learning how to eat well to feel good and positive about you!  Well then join our girls on the run team.  Information this Tuesday, January 30th in Ms. Bird’s class, room 4.  See you then.

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

*Student Section*

• The January/February School Newsletter is now available on School Loop.

• Boys’ Basketball home game Thursday, January 25th at 3 against Centerville

• Lunchtime yoga and pilates class in the large gym today

• The library will be closed after school today and Thursday, January 25th after school.

• Hello Thornton from the Yearbook Class, over 740 students have already purchased their yearbooks.  They will be distributed in June.  If you think you still might want to buy one (they are $45), please stop by room 15 at lunch.  Thanks!

• Hello Students,  Want to win a free book from the library?  Starting Monday January 29th The Library Club will have a different quote from a staff member written on a board in the library.  What you need to do is come into the library and guess which staff member wrote the quote.  We will have numbered slips of paper for you to guess which staff member may have written the quote.  First student to guess will receive a new book you get to pick from a box.  PLEASE ONLY ONE GUESS PER STUDENT.  Students with more than one guess will be disqualified.

• If you are interested in joining the Thornton wrestling team there is a sign -up and informational meeting on Wednesday, January 31st right after school in the small gym.

• Hello, engineers!  This is just a friendly reminder for those interested in the Roller Coaster Engineering Club.  Our first meeting will be Monday, January 29th in Ms. Harker’s room, room 1 after school.  Applications MUST be completed on Google docs (also found on Ms. Harker’s school loop) and submitted by Tuesday, February 6th.  “Roll” on down to Ms. Harker’s room on Monday!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, January 22, 2018

*Student Section*

• The January/February School Newsletter is now available on School Loop.

• Hello, Scientists!  Today will be our final Science Bowl practice on campus in Ms. Harker's room after school.  We'll also be deciding our final final team to represent our school!  Go Thornton!  

• Come help plan activities for Black History Month today at the TUPE Team meeting in the girls locker room at lunch! See you then, Mrs. DeTar

• Calling all students! Join Junioract in Room 40 today at lunch to help us with our upcoming community project. Junioract believes in service above self and builds leadership skills. Come today if you would like to be an agent of change.

• Boys’ Basketball away game today at Walters Jr High, 3:00 start time

• Sign up in the business office now for this Wednesday's lunchtime yoga and pilates class.

• The library will be closed after school on Wednesday January 24th and Thursday January 25th after school.

• Hello Thornton from the Yearbook Class, over 740 students have already purchased their yearbooks.  They will be distributed in June.  If you think you still might want to buy one (they are $45), please stop by room 15 at lunch.  Thanks!

THORNTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, January 22, 2018

*Student Section*