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Dear TMS Community,
As we reach the mid-term of the first quarter, this is a great time to check in with your child about how the school year is going. The start of a new year can bring both excitement and challenges, and taking a few moments to talk about their experiences, successes, and any struggles can go a long way. Please also know that our TMS staff will be reaching out if we notice areas of concern, because we believe in working together to support every student. By staying connected—both at home and at school—we can help ensure a positive and successful year for all of our learners. If you have not already done so, please set up your Parent PowerSchool account, which is essential for reporting absences. Please view below for directions.
In this newsletter you'll find essential information on the following items:
SAVE THE DATE Calendar Reminders
NON-ATTENDANCE DAY - Tuesday, 9/23/25 PTA Fall Activity Night Event - Wednesday, 10/22/25 afterschool ~ Volunteers needed please! Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences - Thursday and Friday, 10/23/25 & 10/24/25 *More information to come!
Standing Newsletter information includes: - Office Hours/Academic Support After School
PTA Information - Health Office Information
- Community Partner Glenbard Parent Series
- School Resource Office Information
- Safe2Help Illinois
- Bus Information
The TMS Administrative Team Lori Naumowicz, Principal Greg Keadle, Associate Principal
Jeremy Fischer, Associate Principal Allie Yoder, Associate Principal & TMS Student Services Coordinator |
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Help our school earn a $2,500 grant by becoming a member of the ABC/25 Foundation.
Thomas needs JUST 26 MORE FAMILIES to join to meet our goal and receive this grant!
Become a member by October 17th, and your child(ren) will be entered into a drawing to win a ride to school with the Arlington Heights Police Department!
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Here at Thomas, we are proud to offer a variety of extracurricular activities. We encourage our students to engage in anything that peaks their interest in preparation for high school, and beyond. Now is the time and Thomas is the place to try...anything! Give it a try. Discover a new passion. Fine tune a known passion. Thomas is a great place to do all that, and more! |
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It's essential to set up this account as this is how you can report student absences, early dismissals, or late arrivals. Please take a few minutes to set up this account. Information is included below.
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 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! |
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We kindly ask that families reserve dropping off items at school for urgent situations only. Limiting drop-offs also helps us build student independence and responsibility, important skills for success both in and out of school.
Please refrain from dropping off: -
Lunches (especially fast food). We cannot guarantee delivery during your child’s lunch period. TMS provides both hot and cold lunch options daily, so students will always have access to a meal. -
Water bottles. Drinking fountains are available throughout the building. -
Chromebooks. Students have access to classroom Chromebooks if needed.
If you must drop off an urgent item at TMS, please be sure to: -
Clearly label the item with your student’s name and grade level. -
Place it in the appropriate grade-level bin located outside the main office.
Thank you for helping us minimize interruptions to the school day while encouraging our students to grow as independent, responsible learners. |
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- Conferences will be held on Thursday and Friday, 10/23/25 and 10/24/25.
- Conference Sign-Up will open at 8 AM on 10/8/25.
- More information will be shared on 10/1 with the link for conference sign-ups.
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Volunteers are need for the Fall Activity Event on Wednesday, 10/22/24 from 3-5 PM at TMS. More information on this will be shared soon! |
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Mark your calendars! There is no school on Tuesday, 9/23/25. |
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DATE CHANGE! Please note that the tryouts for Girls Basketball, grades 7 and 8, are on Tuesday, September 16th and Wednesday, September 17th! To try out, you must have a current Physical turned in to the nurse's office, the Athletic Registration Form filled out, and the Girls Basketball Interest Form filled out.
Girl's Basketball Interest Form - Link
Athletic Registration Form 25/26 - Link
Girls Basketball Tryout Dates/Times:
- TUESDAY, September 16th: 7th Grade: 3:00 - 4:30pm and 8th Grade: 4:30 - 6:00pm
- WEDNESDAY, September 17th: 8th Grade: 3:00 - 4:30pm and 7th Grade: 4:30 - 6:00pm
QUESTIONS: Please reach out to the Coaches
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New Students & 6th Grade Information: - ACTION ITEM: This is a reminder that we need a completed state of Illinois physical and complete vaccine list (including TDap and Meningococcal MCV4) BEFORE October 15, 2025 to avoid school exclusion. Click HERE for a copy of the physical form for your doctor. ***TMS currently only has 58% of these forms turned in. Emails were sent to families missing forms on 9/15/25.***
- The exam must be dated on or after August 21, 2024. This is a state of Illinois mandate.
- If you already have these forms, you can drop them off in our office over the summer!
- Please ensure that all of the questions on the form are filled out before you leave your provider's office.
- Please contact our school nurses with any questions or concerns. THANK YOU!
Student Athlete Physical Forms:
Students that are NEW to D25 1. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION And All required IMMUNIZATIONS 2. DENTAL EXAMINATION 3. EYE EXAMINATION StateofIL_EyeExamForm.pdf
Essential Information:
Please contact the TMS Health Office if you have any questions: Laura Toussaint - ltoussaint@sd25.org Shelly Grossman - sgrossman@sd25.org |
Click HERE to download and print a copy of the physical form.
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TMS After School Support by Team is available to ALL students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays! - Please encourage your child to attend Office Hours 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 for students who have a bus pass.
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The TMS PTA has a lot to offer this year! We are excited for all the activities we have planned! - 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, October 8, 2025
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- 2024-2025 Executive Board Members
TMS PTA Memberships - Have you joined the PTA? Your membership gives you exclusive access to the Thomas Middle School Directory through Directory Spot. Not a member? No problem! You can join by visiting the AH25 Webstore to purchase online or by emailing us at thomasmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com. |
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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. No registration required.
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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 |
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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
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- 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
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- Principal - Lori Naumowicz
- Associate Principal - Greg Keadle (Delta, Epsilon, & Zeta Teams)
- Associate Principal & Student Services Coordinator - Allie Yoder
- Associate Principal & Teacher - Jeremy Fischer (Alpha, Beta, & Epsilon Teams)
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Click here to read about the essential information shared in the 8/16/24 Community Newsletter.
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 | Thomas Middle School Office Hours: 7 AM - 3 PM / Office Phone: 847-398-4260 |
| | If you have any questions you can always call the school office, 847-398-4260 or email us directly. Allstar Administrative Assistants: |
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