Dear TMS School Community,

As we wrap up the final days of the school year, we are filled with pride and excitement reflecting on all that our students have accomplished. This week has been especially celebratory, as our Girls Track & Field team soared to an impressive 4th place finish at the IESA Championship meet! In addition to athletic achievements, our classrooms have continued to buzz with creativity, focus, and a passion for learning. Our talented TMS musicians in the Symphonic Band, Choir, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Jazz Band gave outstanding performances during their end-of-year concerts. And be sure to check out the highlights below from the Mathematical Competition and International Academic Competition—remarkable achievements that showcase the dedication and excellence of our TMS students.

New Newsletter Items:

• Congratulations TMS Girl's 7th Grade Track & Field Team - 4th Place at the IESA STATE Championship Meet!
• Math Kangaroo Club at TMS
• Congratulations to TMS 8th Graders Joseph Cosgrove & Andrew Rice on IAC US National Championships!

• Surplus Yearbooks for Sale

• Class of 2025 Updates & Dance Information

• Therapy Dogs at TMS in June

Upcoming Events:

• 8th Grade Great America Field Trip - Monday, 6/2
• 8th Grade Graduation Party, Graduation Ceremony & Last Day of School - Tuesday, 6/3
• 6th Grade Field Day - Monday, 6/9
• Last Day of School 6th & 7th Grade - Tuesday, 6/10

Previous Newsletter Announcements:

• Information on the 2025-2026 School Year

• 8th Grade Celebration Volunteer Sign-Up
• Pride of the Wolfpack Golf Outing - Friday, 8/8/25
• 2025 Pride of the Wolf Pack Silent Auction
• AHSD Online Registration 2025-2026
• ABC25 - Join for the 2025-2026 school year!
• TMS PTA 2025-2026 Committee Chair Interest Form
• Link Together Coalition Spring Letter
• Parent Academy
• School Resource Office Information
  
• Safe2Help Illinois
  
• Beacon Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation
• Care Solace Community Resource

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

Thomas Middle School has several students who participate in our Math Kangaroo @ TMS club, and we’re so proud of all of them! Math Kangaroo is a nonprofit that organizes an international mathematical competition for students in grades K-12. The focus is on teaching students new strategies for solving word and logic problems, and helping them with critical thinking and gaining confidence in the classroom. Over 53,000 students participate in the US.

At TMS, special recognition goes to 8th grader, Avi N., who placed among the Top 20 nationwide (National Winners, Grade 8)! Additional special recognition to 6th grader, Aaradhy J., who placed 21st among 6th grade nationwide testers. Congratulations, Avi and Aaradhy!

• A small number of surplus yearbooks are for sale for $25. Please contact
  thomasmiddleschoolyearbook@gmail.com

• Yearbooks will be distributed on the last day of school: For 8th graders that will be on Graduation Day, 6/3/25 and for 6th & 7th graders that will be on 6/10/25.
• The TMS PTA manages yearbook sales and has information on all yearbook orders. Please contact the PTA if you have any questions about a yearbook order:
  thomasmiddleschoolyearbook@gmail.com

• Click HERE for the latest updates on 8th Grade Information
• Celebration Volunteer Sign-Up: The 8th Grade Celebration will take place on Tuesday, June 3, from 12:45 until 2:45 pm. The Thomas PTA is in need of volunteers for this event. Please sign up HERE to bring in donations, gift cards and/or volunteer your time during the event.

• 8th Grade Dance Information: To order tickets and get more information CLICK HERE!

• Penny will be joining us on Monday, 6/2, Friday, 6/6, and Monday, 6/9
• We may also have a visit from Pumpkin during the 8th Grade Party on 6/3

• AHSD Online Registration: Parents, you should have received a student-specific email, sent from the district, on May 1st for your child(ren) inviting you to complete the online registration for the 2025-2026 school year. We would appreciate it if you could complete this registration at your earliest convenience.
• Rebranding Homeroom: Introducing PACK - A Place for Academics, Connections, and Kindness. Homeroom is getting a new name and purpose! Now called PACK, this 19-minute block will take place at the end of the school day, giving students a chance to focus on academics and reflect on the day’s learning. See below for specific student goals for PACK.
• Advisory Update - Advisory is moving from Mondays to Wednesdays, but it will remain at the start of the school day. The daily schedule on Advisory days will operate the same as it has in previous years.
• Updates to Grading Practices - There will be a few minor updates to grading practices. D25 middle school staff have collaborated to ensure greater consistency across grade levels and subject areas. Ahead of Curriculum Night this fall, TMS administrators will host an informational session to review these changes with families.

• School Supply List: Click HERE for a link to the list.
• 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

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:

• 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.

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.

Many thanks to the amazing 2024-2025 Executive Board Members!

• President: Kristen Dugan
• President-Elect: James Moncada
• Vice President: Sara Hess
• Treasurer: Diane Beardmore
• Secretary: Jocelyn Katz

Check out the TMS PTA Website

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!

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.

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.

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.

• 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)