Dear TMS School Community,

As we welcome the vibrant spirit of May, we're thrilled to invite you to join us for enchanting events at our upcoming musical production of The Descendants. Show Times include Thursday and Friday, May 1 & 2, at 7 PM, and Saturday, May 3, at 2 & 7 PM. This spectacular showcase, featuring the remarkable talents of over 50 TMS students, promises to be a celebration of creativity and dedication. Your support for their hard work means the world to us, and we look forward to sharing these memorable events with you. Tickets are on sale during lunch periods and at the door. Many thanks to our dedicated Director, Cessie DeTogne, Assistant Director Kim Malinowski, and the amazingly dedicated volunteers, Mr. and Mrs. DeTogne, and Kristin Zanini.

Today, Wednesday, April 30, and Wednesday, May 7, also mark important days as our students participate in Spring MAP Testing. We are committed to ensuring our children are well-prepared and supported throughout this process, fostering an environment where they can demonstrate their learning and growth. Your continued encouragement and partnership in their educational journey are deeply appreciated. Please ensure that your child gets proper rest and eats a healthy breakfast.

New Newsletter Items:

• Spring MAP Testing - Today, Wednesday, 4/30 & Wednesday, 5/7 - Modified Daily Schedule
• Arlington Heights Memorial Library Art Show - Tuesday, May 5/6 @ 6 PM
• PTA Plant Sale Pick-Up & Volunteers Needed -Tuesday, May 5/6
• Meet Penny the Therapy Dog - Our new furry friend @ TMS
• ABC25 - Join for the 2025-2026 school year!
• Fitnessgram & Brockport Assessment Reports
• TMS PTA 2025-2026 Committee Chair Interest Form
• Link Together Coalition Spring Letter
• Letter from TMS Health Office
• 2025 Pride of the Wolf Pack Silent Auction
• SAVE THE DATES ~ Curriculum Nights 2025

Upcoming Events:

• TMS Musical Performance ~ The Descendants - Thursday & Friday, 5/1 & 5/2 @ 7 PM and Saturday, 5/3 @ 2 & 7 PM
• Outdoor Education Field Trip - Delta Team - Monday, 5/5
• Outdoor Education Field Trip - Gamma Team -Tuesday, 5/6
• Pride of the Wolf Pack Assembly - Monday, 5/12
• Last PTA Meeting of the school year - Tuesday, 5/13 @ 7 PM
• No School - Monday, 5/25
• 8th Grade Great America Field Trip - Monday, 6/2
• 8th Grade Graduation Party, Graduation Ceremony & Last Day of School - Tuesday, 6/3
• Last Day of School 6th & 7th Grade - Tuesday, 6/10

Previous Newsletter Announcements:

• Pride of the Wolfpack Golf Outing - Friday, 8/8/25
• 2025-2026 Calendar & Save the Dates
• Report an Absence, Early Dismissal or Late Arrival
• Parent Academy
• After-School Academic Support
• School Resource Office Information
  
• Safe2Help Illinois
  
• Beacon Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation
• Care Solace Community Resource
• Bus Information

The TMS Administrative Team

Lori Naumowicz, Principal

Greg Keadle, Associate Principal

Jeremy Fischer, Associate Principal & Epsilon Teacher

Allie Yoder, Associate Principal & TMS Student Services Coordinator

The TMS Flower & Plant Sale pick-up is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6th. We are in need of volunteers to help with pick-up. Please sign up for a shift, using the Sign-Up Genius form below:

Mr. Damico is thrilled to inform you about the student art displays at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library! There will be 2 receptions to celebrate the students from 6-7pm.

• May 6th will be Thomas, Olive, Westgate and Patton.
• May 8th will be South, Dryden, Ivy, Windosr and Greenbrier.

If you are unable to come on any of those nights, the work will be displayed until May 26th.

Here's a sneak peak of Thomas and South's displays.

Become an annual member of the ABC/25 Foundation for $40 during registration and help Thomas Middle School secure the $2,500 Membership Incentive Grant! This grant is awarded when 25% of the school’s families become members of the ABC/25 Foundation. In previous years, we have utilized this grant to purchase canvas prints of TMS students to display in the hallways!

Your membership, along with any additional donations, helps fund another grant program specifically geared towards AHSD25 teachers, providing exciting new resources for the classroom! Our previous teacher grants have included a Spanish class library, gardening supplies & planting materials for the sensory and school gardens, life-size anatomically accurate human heart models, camcorders, and so much more!

Your membership covers all District 25 schools that your students attend, plus you’ll receive free access to the ABC/25 STEAM events!

During the spring in all PE/Health classes, the students participate in FitnessGram testing or Brockport assessment. We aim to email reports to families by 5/23/25. These assessments measure fitness levels in the following areas:

• Aerobic Capacity - pacer test
• Muscular Strength - push-up test
• Muscular Endurance - curl-up test
• Flexibility - back saver sit and reach test

Have you wanted to become involved at Thomas but are not quite sure how? Perhaps being a Thomas PTA Committee Chair for the 2025-2026 school year is something for you! If you are interested in being a committee chair or simply being part of a committee, please complete the form below.

Spring is a time of celebration with your families!

We want all the D214 high school and feeder area communities to honor these life events and be safe! Please review THIS LETTER regarding "Social Host" laws in our communities.

Mandatory Dental Examination for students in Kindergarten - Grade 2 - Grade 6

• The State of Illinois requires students in Kindergarten, Grade 2, and Grade 6 submit a completed Illinois School Dental Examination Form, signed and dated by a licensed dentist.
• Deadline: Proof of a dental examination must be submitted no later than May 15, 2025.
• The exam must have been conducted on or after November 15, 2023 (within the past 18 months).
• Forms are available at your dentist’s office or Illinois School Dental Examination Form
• For any questions, please contact TMS Health Office: Laura Toussaint ltoussaint@sd25.org

Save the Date! Please mark your calendar for Friday, August 8th, for the 7th Annual Pride of the Wolf Pack Golf Outing at Arlington Lakes Golf Club. More information will be shared as we get closer to the end of the school year.

The annual Pride of the Wolf Pack Silent Auction is now open! This year, we start off with three exciting packages that include:

• Graduation VIP Package - 4 graduation seats at ground level, closest to the stage with a premier parking spot. Bidding closes on May 23rd.
• Lunch Party Dine and Dessert - one lucky T-Wolf and 20 friends will dine in the TMS courtyard, or indoor space of their choosing, Dessert will be provided. Bidding closes on May 30th.
• Open Gym or Dodgeball Party - one lucky T-wolf and 20 friends can enjoy 2 hours of pick your favorite sport, including dodgeball. Bidding closes on May 30th.

Place your bid HERE so you don't miss out on these great opportunities to support Thomas and the Pride of the Wolf Pack.

Winners will be notified shortly after bidding closes for each item. At this time, credit card payments are not available, cash or check only.

8th Grade Parent Lunch Supervision Volunteer Opportunities

• Click HERE to sign up! 8th grade parents are invited to join us for daily lunch supervision during 8th period (Mondays 12:45-1:25 and Tuesdays-Friday 12:35-1:20).

Great America

• Permission Slips and Payments (cash/check only) are due on 5/1/25. This is a HARD DEADLINE for the permission forms and all cash or check payments. If we do not have the student's permission slip or payment by 5/1/25, the student will not be eligible to attend. Late permission slips will not be accepted, as the deadline to purchase the group tickets is 5/1/25.

Mark your calendars for these important TMS dates:

• 6th Grade Orientation - Friday, 8/15/25
• Locker Set Up Day - Friday, 8/15/25
• First Day of School - Thursday, 8/21/25
• TMS Back to School Event - Thursday, 8/21/25 from 4-7 PM
• 6th Grade Curriculum Night - Wednesday, 8/27/25
• 7th & 8th Grade Curriculum Night - Thursday, 9/4/25
• Parent Teacher Conferences - Thursday & Friday, 10/23/25-10/24/25
• Parent Teacher Conferences - Monday, 2/16/26

2025-2026 Calendar_PDF or by visiting our website: www.sd25.org/Calendar.

Spring Break is almost here! If your child will be missing any days prior to or after the official days of break (March 24-28) OR will be leaving school early on any day, please fill out the absence form on the PowerSchool Parent ASAP (we really appreciate those who have already communicated this to us) and know that you do not need to wait until the day of the absence to report it.

If you are reporting a FULL DAY absence, please make sure:

• When filling out the form, click on "full day" absence.
• Complete the start and end date for the "full day" absence.

If you are reporting a "LATE ARRIVAL" or "EARLY DISMISSAL", please make sure:

• When filling out the form, click on a "half day", NOT full day absence.
• Complete ONLY the start date of the late arrival or early dismissal (clicking the end date will result in the system changing to a full day absence).
• Enter the time for late arrival or early dismissal (this not only informs the office, but the classroom teacher too).

KINDLY NOTE: Students should NOT be receiving texts from parents about a pick up time as their phones are to be kept in their locker. Texting your student puts them in a difficult position because they will be given a minor for phone use during school hours.

TMS online attendance reporting now takes place on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. You must know your Parent PowerSchool username and password to log in and report an absence for your child online.

• To request your parent/guardian codes for PowerSchool, please fill out this form.
  
• Directions on the new reporting system can be located here.
  
• Still experiencing issues with your account, please email thomastech@sd25.org.
  

If needed, you may still call the TMS Attendance Line at 847-398-4260: press 1 and leave a message on the attendance line. However, due to the number of absences reported daily, we do prefer the PowerSchool method. If you need technical assistance, please email thomastech@sd25.org. Note: PowerSchool Attendance Reporting is only available using a web browser (Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, etc) and is not available on the app.

Thank you for your partnership in ensuring daily attendance and timely absence reporting!

The TMS PTA has a lot to offer this year! We are excited for all the activities we have planned!

• MEMBERSHIP: Join the TMS PTA and help support the TMS community! Check out the TMS PTA Website Each membership includes 1 TMS yearbook.

• MEETING: If you are interested in getting involved in the PTA or simply checking out a meeting @ 7:00pm in the TMS Library. Everyone is welcome! Our last meeting of the school year is:
• Tuesday, May 13, 2025
• 2024-2025 Executive Board Members
• President: Kristen Dugan
• President-Elect: James Moncada
• Vice President: Sara Hess
• Treasurer: Diane Beardmore
• Secretary: Jocelyn Katz

Please CLICK HERE to read more about our Parent Academy - a partnership between parents and District 25, in which parents are invited to join our community of learners.

TMS After School Support by Team is available to ALL students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays!

• Please encourage your child to attend Office Hours/11th Hour/Homework Club and to reach out to teachers if they need help or just want a place to work on their academics after school. This support is FREE and can be extremely helpful.
• Click HERE for more details on options for your child to get help from staff at TMS.
• The activity bus departs TMS at about 3:35 PM.

Incidents that occur after school hours/on the weekends, or outside of school such as social media concerns or safety concerns should be reported to the Arlington Heights Police Department by calling 911. You can also go directly to the Police Department located at 200 E Sigwalt Street in Arlington Heights. It is open 24 hours.

School Resource Officers can be contacted by calling 911 or the non-emergency phone number (847) 368-5300. The SROs can be contacted directly as well by typically work during school hours:

SRO: John O'Leary joleary@vah.com Cell Phone: (847) 344-2330

SRO: Chris Seebacher cseebacher@vah.com Cell Phone (847) 368-5393

Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program where students can use a free app, text/phone, and website (safe2helpil.com) to share information on school safety issues in a confidential environment. Once vetted, the information provided will be shared with local district and school officials and/or local 911 call center, depending on the nature of the information shared. Safe2Help Illinois is a long-term initiative to change the school culture in Illinois by helping students reach out when they have concerns. To learn further about Safe2Help Illinois, please see the videos below. More information can also be found on their website at safe2helpil.com. Video for Middle School Students

Care Solace for North Cook ISC students, staff, and their families is a free, confidential 24/7/365 Mental Health Care Coordination Service. Call 888-515-0595 or go to caresolace.com/site/northcook to complete a brief screening to be matched with a provider. Note that this is available to staff and their families as well as students - feel free to include this information in an upcoming staff newsletter or email as well as in family communication.

BEACON (Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation) is a centralized resource for Illinois youth and families seeking services for mental and behavioral health needs. It’s common for young people to struggle with behavioral and/or mental health challenges. Please know you are not alone, and neither is your child. Click HERE for support.

• Click here for the Bus Safety Guidelines and Rule as well as details on lost items on the bus.
• Please direct bus transportation questions to the District 25 Transportation Specialist: Laura Comastro as she can answer your questions and resolve issues. lcomastro@sd25.org. Phone: 847-758-4888
• Bus Company Questions: Contact Cook Co. School Bus Company at 847-439-0923

• Principal - Lori Naumowicz (Alpha & Delta Teams)
• Associate Principal - Greg Keadle (Beta, Gamma & Zeta Teams)
• Associate Principal & Student Services Coordinator - Allie Yoder (All things related to Special Education Services)
• Associate Principal & Teacher - Jeremy Fischer (Epsilon Team)