Thomas Community Newsletter

Dear TMS Community,

Spring is in the air! If you're looking for something to do, there are several volunteer opportunities that will support our school community this month. Please read below to sign up to help out the TMS school community.

• Sign up to be a PTA Activity Event (3/14) 3x3 Basketball Referee - Click HERE
• Sign up to donate snacks and/or volunteer for the PTA Activity Event (3/14) - Click HERE

2025 Wrestling Regional Champs: Congratulations to the TMS Wrestling Team on winning Regionals for a 3rd year in a row! We are so proud of the hard work and dedication from these athletes and Coaches! TMS has 5 wrestlers qualify to compete in the STATE MEET this coming weekend. There will be an all-school parade on Thursday, 3/6 at the end of the school day to celebrate these wrestlers.

NEW Information in this Newsletter:

• Attendance Reporting - Now on PowerSchool
• 5Essentials Survey
• Pack the Piggies AH Council of PTAs Fundraiser: Week of 3/3-3/7 - Donate just $1 per student!
• PTA Meeting - Wednesday, March 12
• PTA Activity Night - March 14
• ABC/25 Fundraiser - April 6
• Beacon Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation
• National Heart Month
• Daylight Saving Time begins March 9

Previous Newsletter Announcements:

• Cold and Flu Season
• Parent Academy
• After-School Academic Support
• PTA Information
• AHC PTA needs nominations for 4 of our exec positions in 25-26. This is the link to the nomination form. Due by March 29th.
• School Resource Office Information
  
• Safe2Help Illinois
  
• Care Solace Community Resource
• 2025-2026 Calendar & Save the Dates
• Bus Information

With gratitude,

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

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 survey is open from February 18 through Friday, March 28th.

5Essentials Survey | Click here to take it

If you have not already, please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at our school and guide improvement. A report will be generated only if we have 20 percent parent participation.

Survey Link: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/

*Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.*

Student Survey (Grades 4-8 ONLY)

The Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered at Thomas before spring break. For a copy of the questions, click here.

If you do not want your child to participate, fill out the information in this form (linked here) and ask your child to return this sheet to their teacher.

Join the ABC/25 Foundation for the ABC/25 Fore Education Fundraiser at Topgolf Schaumburg on April 6th from 1-4! This is a family-friendly afternoon of golfing, but children must be supervised by a caregiver during the event.

Buy a bay for up to 6 golfers for $400 or get a spectator ticket for $30 if golf isn't your thing but you still want to have a great time with us! Scan the QR code on this flyer to purchase your bay today or go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/abc25-for-education-topgolf--2025.

Your Bay ticket includes 3 hours of golf, appetizers, non-alcoholic drinks (cash bar available), access to our raffle and silent auction items, a DJ, and freebies from local businesses! Spectator tickets include all the same perks minus the golf.

Can't make it but still want to support us? There is a donation option on the ticketing page just for you! Reach out to abc25president@gmail.com with any questions or if you would like to inquire about options for single golfers.

We are gearing MARCH MADNESS at TMS! The TMS PTA has a tradition of hosting a spring activity event for students who wish to hang out and participate in the 3 on 3 grade level basketball tournaments, interactive DJ fun, and glow games. The 2025 event will be on Friday, March 14th, from 3:00 until 5:50 pm.

In order for events like this to be successful and fun for all, we rely on the support of amazing parent volunteers. This is your chance to get involved at TMS or to share your generosity with us by making a donation. Please see the links below for volunteer and donation opportunities.

• Sign up to be a 3x3 Referee HERE.
• Sign up to donate snacks and/or volunteer HERE.

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!
• 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

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.

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.

Heart Month is a perfect time to learn about the importance of heart health and take simple steps toward a healthier lifestyle. Here are a few ways your family can show your hearts some love:

❤️ Eat Heart-Healthy Foods – Take a family trip to the grocery store to discover nutritious options.

❤️ Prioritize Dental Health – Healthy teeth and gums can help prevent heart disease.

❤️ Stay Active – Go for a walk, hike, or play a game together as a family.

❤️ Try New Recipes – Cook a heart-healthy meal together.

❤️ Explore New Fruits & Veggies – Make it a challenge to try a new one each week!

❤️ Manage Stress – Practice family yoga, meditation, or deep breathing exercises.

❤️ Schedule Regular Check-Ups – Preventative care is key to heart health.

Make sure to prioritize your own well-being!

❤️Celebrate Heart Month by making heart-healthy choices for you and your family! ❤️

Don't forget to set your clocks AHEAD one hour to spring forward on Sunday, March 9th.

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.

• 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)