TMS Special Edition Newsletter January 18, 2025 | | |

| Dear TMS Community,
Please take a moment to read the essential information on: - TMS Parent/Teacher/Student Conference Sign-Ups (Window Opens on 1/20/25 @ 9 AM)
- PTA SignUpGenius for donations for Conference Staff Luncheon
- TMS PTA Yearbook Sales (Order Deadline is 1//26/25 @ 11:59 PM)
- Optional 8th Grade Graduation Photo Information for 2/14/25
As a friendly reminder, there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, 1/20/25 in celebration of MLK Day.
Stay warm, Lori Naumowicz Principal Thomas Middle School | |  |
Celebrate Memories with the Thomas Middle School PTA Yearbook! 🎉 The amazing TMS PTA does a tremendous amount of work to organize the sales and distribution of the student-created cherished yearbook keepsake that captures the unforgettable moments, achievements, and friendships made throughout the school year. Each page reflects the spirit and diversity of our school community. Order Details: - Price: $25 each (plus Cheddar Up fees)
- How to Order: Click HERE to place your order
- Ordering Deadline: The deadline to order is at 11:59 PM Sunday, January 26, 2025.
- If you wish to order a yearbook, and have not purchased the yearbook already, or would like an additional yearbook, now is the time!
- The PTA will be sending an email out to families that did not purchase a yearbook yet.
- Any questions? Can't recall if you order a yearbook yet? Reach out to the Membership Chair at Thomasmspta@gmail.com or the Yearbook Chair at thomasmiddleschoolyearbook@gmail.com.
- No refunds will be offered!
- TMS staff will refer all yearbook questions to the PTA.
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TMS will host in-person Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Thomas Middle School from 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM. What is the goal of conferences? - This is an opportunity to communicate, connect, celebrate success, and problem-solve with staff, parents and students.
- Staff focus on supporting struggling students and students who would benefit from having parents and teachers work together with the student to discuss concerns and plans for support.
Who needs a conference?- Middle School Conferences are different than Elementary School Conferences because ALL TMS students and parents have 24-7 access to curriculum, instruction, and assessment information via PowerSchool and Schoology. In addition, TMS teams meet daily so parents can request to meet with teachers or the team at any point in the school year.
- Please reach out the your child's team leader if you have any questions about conferences. Please note, at TMS our practice is that staff members reach out to parents and guardians when there are concerns.
What is the conference format? - Conferences are in-person at TMS and middle school students are expected to attend conferences with their parent(s).
- Conference times slots are booked in 10-minute increments, but conferences are only 7 minutes long. The 3 minutes in between is for students and parents to travel to each teacher's location.
What are the conference times on Friday, 2/14? - Conferences will begin at 7:45 AM and end at 3:15 PM.
- Staff has a lunch break at 11:25 AM -12:25 PM.
What is the Conference Platform?- We use the PTC WIZARD platform for families to sign up for conferences.
- Parents can log into the PTC WIZARD site by clicking here and entering your child's login information.
Sign Up Time Line: - Platform OPENS on Wednesday, 1/20/25 @ 9 AM
- Platform CLOSES on Tuesday, 2/11/25 @ 9 AM
We value the home-school connection and look forward to meeting with parents and students. If you miss conference sign-ups, please email your child's teacher directly. The classroom teacher is the only person who can schedule a conference for you after the sign-up deadline. The TMS Office is unable to schedule conferences for parents.Questions? Contact the Team Leader: | | Step 1 - All Parents - How to Create Your New PTC Wizard Account Directions LINK: Create Parent Login - PTC Wizard link: https://app.ptcwizard.com/ptc1632250518. This link will direct you to the registration page, where you can create your account and add your child's Student ID. You will need your child’s Student ID in order to create an account. You could ask your child for their Student ID (it is their lunch number). This ID number was emailed to you earlier this year and it is also listed in PowerSchool. PTC Wizard will allow 2 parents/guardians to sign up individually for conferences if needed, or just one parent can go in and complete the signup process.
Step 2 - Once your PTC Wizard Parent Account is created, please review this demo video on how to sign up for conferences for your child. Watch this Brief Demo Video
| | | - Please help us provide an awesome lunch for the Thomas Staff on Friday, February 14th.
- Click HERE to sign up
- We are providing Chipotle Taco bar but would love parents to donate drinks, desserts, etc.
- Please plan on dropping off your items to the Thomas front desk by Thursday, February 13th at the end of the school day.
~ PTA Staff Appreciation Committee Chairs Megan Worthington and Heather Schramm | | | | | Stuart Rodgers offers the Thomas Middle School 8th graders and optional opportunity for formal 8th Grade Portraits in the graduation gown and dress clothes. Images are for personal use only and are not used in the school yearbook. Graduation gowns are provided by TMS. WHEN: February 14th (During Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences) WHERE: Thomas Middle School (Small Gym) HOW TO SIGN UP: Click Here to Check Available Dates! Appointments are required! Easy Online Scheduling - Log In Here to book your appointment now! NEED ASSISTANCE: Contact us at Info@srphoto.com or 847-864-7322 *TMS staff will refer all questions to Stuart Rodgers. | | - Haven't created an account yet?
- Have an account but forgot the password?
- Need to add a new student to an existing account?
- Want to use the app or enable email notifications?
Kaitlin Fajks, our Technology Integrationist, will be available to meet with you during conferences to answer any questions and get your accounts activated! Can't wait until then? You can always request account support here! | | TMS Office Information The TMS Office is open Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Address: 1430 N. Belmont Ave. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Phone: 847-398-4260 Fax: 847-394-6843 |  | Thomas Middle School Thomas is using Smore to create beautiful newsletters |
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