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Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) –

 

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance . . .

Title IX Prohibits Sex Discrimination in Education and Employment” 

 

2020 Regulations for Sexual Harassment

Parent Guidance
 
 
 The Thompson Middle School PTO is an organization run by volunteers. We raise money to support the school and plan fun events for students and families throughout the year. Email: Lisa Morales at [email protected] for any questions regarding the Thompson Middle school PTO.
 
 
 The Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group is a small social service agency helping to meet the needs of Northeastern Connecticut residents for over 27 years. TEEG’s mission is to strengthen the local community by Empowering individuals to live independently; Strengthening families to live respectfully; Engaging the community to work collaboratively; and Connecting resources to promote a better future for all.
 
 
 Head Start incorporates a strong family involvement component, ensuring that families are involved in their child’s education. Head Start ensures children’s readiness for school success. The program also increases parental knowledge about children’s growth-and-development in order to support children’s learning. Other benefits of Head Start include support with health, dental, nutrition, and mental health needs.
 
 
 The Northeast Early Childhood Council (NECC) is a local, regional early childhood collaborative that includes the Killingly, Plainfield, Putnam and Sterling, CT communities. There is representation from each of the communities on the Council, its Committees, and Task Forces.  They are an independent, open group working together to improve outcomes for young children, birth through age eight, and their families in the region.For more information please visit the NECC website at neccouncil.org or visit their official Facebook page . The NECC created a Regional Family Resource Guide with lots of resource information for young families  – please click on the link to view this Guide NECC Regional Family Resource Guide Kristine Cicchetti, Regional Director/Northeast Early Childhood Council 860-779-6770, ext. 7900 or 401-323-4317 (cell) Killingly / Plainfield / Putnam / Sterling
 
 
 The Thompson Public Library/Community Center is a 20,400 square foot facility. The collection consists of about 55,000 items — books, books on CD, DVDs & videotapes, music CDs, 90+ magazine & newspaper subscriptions, and access to various online resources.
 
 
 The Thompson Recreation Department hosts a plethora of recreational offerings for both children and adults in the town, including (but not limited to): Community Day, summer Adventure Camp, senior activities, bus trips, and sports. The ultimate goal of the organization is “to enhance, promote, and support quality recreation facilities and opportunities for all residents of the community”.
 
 
 Thompson is a unique town located in the northeast corner of Connecticut bordering Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In Thompson you will find many different villages with a variety of housing and a unique rural character with a beautiful country setting. Thompson is located 60 miles from Boston, Massachusetts, 50 miles from Hartford, Connecticut, 30 miles from Providence, Rhode Island, and 25 miles from Worcester, Massachusetts.