Dear TMS School Community,

As we embark on another exciting week at Thomas Middle School, we are thrilled to share some important updates and milestones with you. The fourth quarter has begun, marking a pivotal period for our students to continue their academic journey with renewed focus and determination. Last week, we proudly posted the third quarter report cards, highlighting the hard work and achievements of our students. Additionally, we look forward to recognizing our Honor Roll achievers and we'll be reaching out next week to seek support through notifications regarding attendance, tardiness, and academic probation.

Please note, tomorrow, Thursday, April 17th, TMS will run an Advisory Schedule due to the 8th Grade Oral History Event. In addition, there is no school on Friday, April 18th, and Monday, April 21st, providing the TMS community time to enjoy a long weekend and staff to participate in a School Improvement Day on Monday. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the success of our Timberwolves!

New Newsletter Items:

• TMS Science Olympiad Team wins 17th PLACE IN STATE!
• TMS PTA 2025-2026 Committee Chair Interest Form
• TMS Spirit Wear Sale - Ends on 4/17/25
• TMS Daily Schedule Changes for Thursday, 4/17/25 - Advisory Schedule
• Link Together Coalition Spring Letter
• Letter from our Health Office
• Bus Riders Reminders
• 2025 Pride of the Wolf Pack Silent Auction

Upcoming Events:

• No School - Friday, 4/18/25
• No School - Monday, 4/21/25

Previous Newsletter Announcements:

• 8th Grade In-School Field Trip
• 7th Grade Outdoor Education Field Trip Information
• Pride of the Wolfpack Golf Outing
• 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
• 2025-2026 Calendar & Save the Dates

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

• Thursday, 4/17/25: TMS will run an Advisory schedule on this day due to the 8th Grade Oral History in-school field trip.

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

As we have entered into the final quarter of the school year, just a reminder to our bus riders to always have your bus pass secured in your backpack.

Students can get a temporary bus pass from the front office if they do forget it, but please note that after the second pass, students will have to attend Homework Club or Office Hours and take the activity bus that departs at 3:35pm.

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).

Oral History Day

• Both Epsilon and Zeta Teams will participate @ TMS on Thursday, 4/17/25. TMS will run an Advisory Schedule on Thursday, 4/17/25 and a regular schedule on Monday, 4/14/25.

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.

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.

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

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

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
• Parent Teacher Conferences - Thursday & Friday, 10/23/25-10/24/25
• Parent Teacher Conferences - Monday, 2/16/26

• 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)