
Thomas Community Newsletter
March 31, 2025
Dear TMS School Community,
We hope you all had an enjoyable and restful spring break and were able to spend quality time with your children. The week ahead brings the final days of the 3rd quarter with the quarter ending on Friday, 4/4/25. This week we are also IAR testing and will have modified daily schedules on Wednesday - Friday. 4/2/35-4/4/25. We appreciate your flexibility and support in ensuring a smooth and positive testing experience for your children. This includes quality sleep each night and breakfast each morning. Your encouragement and purposeful planning a large role in helping the students feel confident and ready to focus on testing days.
THANK YOU for completing the 5Essentials Survey! We are thrilled to share that with your helped, we surpassed the 20% goal required to obtain the 5Essential feedback for parents!
New Newsletter Items:
- IAR Testing Schedule 4/2/25-4/4/25
- 7th & 8th Grade Field Trip Information
- ABC/25 Foundation Fundraiser
- PTA Flower and Plant Sale
- TMS Daily Schedule Changes for Monday, 4/14 /25 & Thursday, 4/17/25
- 8th Grade Field Trips
- 7th Grade Outdoor Education Field Trip Information
- Pride of the Wolfpack Golf Outing
- Track & Field Information
- Middle School Golf Team
- March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month
Upcoming Events:
- Friday, 4/4/25 - Last day of quarter 3
- Saturday, 4/5/25 - Chicagoland Invitational Concert Band Festival: Wind Ensemble @ Hersey
- Monday, 4/7/25 - First day of quarter 4
- Friday, 4/11/25 - 3rd Quarter Report Cards Posted
- Monday, 4/14/25 - Online 5th Grade Parent Welcome to Middle School Presentation 9 AM & In-person 5th Grade Parent Welcome to Middle School Presentation @ TMS 6 PM
Previous Newsletter Announcements:
- Positions for TMS Exec Board 25-26. This is the link to the nomination form. Due by March 29th.
- 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
ABC/25 Foundation Fundraiser
What’s a golfer’s favorite dance move? The Bogey! Buy your bay today and par-tee with the DJ at the ABC/25 Fore Education Golf Fundraiser from 1-4 this Sunday, April 6th!
Exciting announcement! Our raffles and silent auctions are online and open until 3PM on April 6th, so strike while the iron is hot and enter to win today! With over $4,000 in prizes, there’s bound to be something that’s your club of tee!
Your support directly impacts next year’s teacher grant program.
Enter to win silent auctions and raffle prizes here: https://abc25foundation-2.betterworld.org/
Get your golf tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/abc25-for-education-topgolf--2025
PTA Flower and Plant Sale
Are you ready for spring?
The PTA Flower and Plant Sale is open and will close on April 9th.
Pick up is on May 6th, just in time for Mother's Day!
Use THIS LINK to take you directly to the order page.
TMS Daily Schedule Changes for Monday, 4/14 /25 & Thursday, 4/17/25
- Thursday, 4/17/25: TMS will run an Advisory schedule on this day due to the 8th Grade Oral History in-school field trip.
- Monday, 4/14/25: TMS will run a our regular Tuesday-Friday schedule on this day.
8th Grade Field Trips
Holocaust Museum
- Epsilon Team will attend today, 3/31/25.
- Zeta Team will attend on Monday, 4/7/25.
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.
7th Grade Outdoor Education Field Trip Information
Pride of the Wolfpack Golf Outing
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.
Track & Field Information
Thomas Track & Field is open to 7th & 8th graders and will be starting up soon!
In order to participate, parents need to fill out the online parent form and students need to have an updated athletic physical (dated 2/28/24 or later).
Coaches~ Joe Kim, Arin Damico, David Keller, & Christina Papahronis
Middle School Golf Team
Does your student have a passion for golf? If so, please have them fill out THIS FORM to determine if there is a big enough interest in forming a middle school golf team.
Report an Absence, Late Arrival or Early Dismissal
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.
Attendance Reporting - Now on PowerSchool
Attendance Reporting - Now on PowerSchool
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!
March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month
Please see the attached letter that details information on March being Severe Weather Preparedness Month and how the Village of Arlington Heights supports efforts to educate the community in being prepared for severe weather.
At TMS, we will be reviewing
TMS PTA Information
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
Are you interested in serving on the TMS PTA nominating committee?
Are you interested in serving on the TMS PTA nominating committee to help seek qualified individuals to be nominated for each office.....or interested in the PTA President Elect, Secretary, or Treasurer position? If so, please click HERE to complete the interest form.
Parent Academy
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.
School Resource Office Information
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
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 Community Resource
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 Health Care and Ongoing Navigation
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.
Bus Information
- 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 & Save the Dates
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
TMS Administrator Team
- 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)
If you have any questions you can always call the school office, 847-398-4260 or email us directly. During the holidays, please call ahead as office hours may vary.
Allstar Administrative Assistants:
- Anna DiStaola - adistaola@sd25.org
- Ryan George - rgeorge@sd25.org
- Colleen Wytmar - cwytmar@sd25.org