Dear TMS Community,

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to each of you for your continued support of our school community. We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our veterans who visited TMS on Monday to share their stories and experiences at our assembly. To all the veterans in our community, we salute you, and we appreciate the sacrifices you’ve made to protect our country.

TMS Variety Show is Tonight!

Speaking of things to be thankful for, the TMS Variety Show is tonight at 7 PM and you won’t want to miss it! The Variety Show is an annual tradition that showcases the incredible talents of our students, from musical performances and dance numbers to skits and more. We are grateful to Ms. Fergus and Mrs. Malinowski for all of their efforts directing this show.

Date: Friday, 11/15/24
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: TMS Commons
Tickets: $5 per person (available at the door)

Thanksgiving Break Schedule

Please remember that school will be closed from November 25th through November 29th for Thanksgiving break. We hope you enjoy this time with your loved ones and return refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong!

NEW Information in this Newsletter:

• Safety Reminders for Morning Drop Off

• PTA Spirit Wear Sale

• Parents Accessing PowerSchool

• Student Council Food Drive & Spirit Week & Pack the Place Event

• Wrestling & Girls Volleyball Information

• A Note about Early Dismissals

Repeat Newsletter Announcements:

• Glenbard Parent Series
• Health Office Information
  
• After-School Academic Support
• PTA Information
• School Resource Office Information
  
• Safe2Help Illinois
  
• Bus Information

We are grateful for your continued support and involvement in TMS!

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

We are begging ALL PARENTS to follow the TMS procedures for drop-off and pick-up. Many parents are ignoring the following request Safety Guidelines for both Drop-Off and Pick-Up Times:

• The Belmont Avenue (main parking lot) is ONLY accessible for cars with the TMS parking lot decal or cars with specialized handicap accommodations. We kindly ask that you not access this parking lot during arrival and pick-up times.
• PLEASE DO NOT drop off or pick up students on Belmont Avenue north of Thomas Street. This increases the traffic crossing at this location and creates a dangerous backup on Thomas Street at Arlington Heights Road.
• PLEASE DO NOT make U-Turns on Belmont Avenue. This is incredibly unsafe!
• Students are not permitted to cross Belmont Avenue outside of the crosswalks at Belmont Avenue and Thomas Street and Belmont and Olive Street.

• PowerSchool can be a helpful tool for parents to support their middle schooler by viewing grades and attendance.
• Starting in January of 2025, TMS parents will have the ability to report Daily Attendance directly in PowerSchool. In order to do this, parents will need to log into their PowerSchool accounts.
• To request parent codes for PowerSchool and/or Schoology, please fill out this form.

• Monday, November 18 through Friday, November 22 - School Spirit Week
• Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29 - NO SCHOOL
• Wednesdays, January 8th & 15th - MAP Testing Days - Modified Daily Schedule

• Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:30 PM - Graduation 2025

Wrestling season starts December 2nd. If your child is interested in joining, please make sure to check out the To Do List below:

1) Athletic Registration Link

2) Physical Link

3) Schedule Month by Month Link

4) Schedule by Event Link

5) Schoology Code: Group Access Code: WR4R-2366-RTV6T

6) Parent/Guardian Slideshow Link

7) Parent/ Guardian Informational Google Meet Link: Date: 11/20 Time: 6:00pm

8) Supplies Needed: Wrestling Shoes, Headgear, Mouthguard if you have braces

Please reach out to Coach Ben Hamilton (bhamilton@sd25.org) or Athletic Director Mike Damico (mdamico@sd25.org) with any questions.

8th GRADE INFORMATION:

• Tuesday, 12/3, 6:30-7:30 am - OPEN GYM
• Friday, 12/13, 6:30-7:30 am - OPEN GYM
• Tuesday, 12/17, 3:00-4:30 pm TRYOUT DAY #1
• Thursday, 12/19, 4:30-5:00 pm TRYOUT DAY #2

7th GRADE INFORMATION:

• Wednesday, 12/4, 6:30-7:30 am - OPEN GYM
• Thursday, 12/12, 6:30-7:30 am - OPEN GYM
• Tuesday, 12/17, 4:30-6:00 pm - TRYOUT DAY #1
• Thursday, 12/19, 3:00-4:30 pm - TRYOUT DAY #2

As the weather turns colder, this is just a reminder that you can wait in your car if you are picking up your student for early dismissal. Students have to come through the office to sign out and they will come out as soon as they see their ride.

Erin’s Law is an Illinois Public Act that requires us to provide child sexual abuse prevention education for children in early childhood through 8th grades. As a reminder, at TMS we present these lessons during the quarter that your child has Health class. Additional information and the opt-out form can be found on the D25 website.

The TMS Poms and Cheerleading Squads host a workshop that is open to any District 25 child who wishes to gain Poms and Cheer experience. Each participant partners with a current TMS Poms or Cheer student athlete, learn technique and a routine, then perform the combination during halftime at a TMS Basketball game.

WORKSHOP: Saturday, 12/7/24 at 9:00 am-11:00am @ TMS

PERFORMANCE: Wednesday, 12/11/24 during halftime of the 4:30 pm Basketball Game @ TMS

DETAILS: Click HERE to learn more!

• District 25 is a partner in the Link Together Coalition which gives our community access to the Glenbard Parent Series.
• Please check out the various Glenbard Parent Series presentations that work to engage top experts, parents and school staff to become proactive and informed in pursuit of the mutual goal to strengthen our communities.
• Programs are free and open to the public - registration is NOT required.

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.

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.

• MEETINGS: 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!
• Tuesday, January 14, 2025
• Wednesday, March 12, 2025
• 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

Social media concerns, incidents that occur after school hours/on the weekends, or outside of school can be reported to the SRO or you can contact the Arlington Heights Police by calling 911 or the non-emergency phone number (847) 368-5300. You can also go directly to the Police Department located at 200 E Sigwalt Street in Arlington Heights. It is open 24 hours. The SROs can be contacted as well:

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

• Bus Evacuation Drill - Thursday, 10/24/24 during PE/Health Classes

• 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)