THOMAS JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA
November 2018 Newsletter
Welcome
IMPORTANT DATES
- November 2 - End of First Quarter
- November 5 - Professional Day for Teachers - 2 Hr. Early Dismissal for Students
- November 6 - Election Day - Schools and Offices Closed
- November 8 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 5:00 pm-8:45 pm
- November 12 - Veterans Day (Schools Closed for Students)
- November 13 - PTSA General Meeting 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the Media Center
- November 20 - First Quarter Report Cards Released & Chick-fil-A Steeplechase Spirit Night!
- November 21 - 23rd - (Thanksgiving Break) - Schools and Offices Closed
- November 28 - Holiday Canned Food Drive Begins
ATTENTION TEACHERS AND STAFF!!
PTSA Board
Thomas Johnson Middle School’s PTSA is a nationally recognized PTSA organization.
We exist to assist with the support and promote academic and social advancement of both Thomas Johnson Middle School students and the community that they come from.
The 2018-2019 Officers of the PTSA Board:
Tishema Miller-President
Lydia Sermons-Vice-President
Recording Secretary-Shaunte Roberson
Corresponding Secretary-Charlene Squires
Treasurer-Angela Manley
To contact members of the PTSA for information or questions, please E-mail:
thomasjohnsonmsptsa1@gmail.com
Academics
Get your child ready for the upcoming PSAT 8/9, which will take place next month!! Below are two helpful links to academic websites, Khan Academy and IXL. These websites provide videos, quizzes, and lessons for help on various subjects, including Math and Language Arts. You will find valuable information to help your child with his or her academic success not only for the PSAT 8/9, but year-round academic success as well.
Khan Academy:
IXL:
FUNDRAISER NEWS
The PTSA is planning fundraisers to help raise money for TJMS. Fundraisers for the month of November include:
TJMS Spirit Night
Come join us for TJMS Spirit Night at Steeplechase Chick-fil-A located at 9121 Alaking Ct. Capitol Heights, Maryland 20743!!! A portion of the proceeds from each purchase will support our PTSA!! Please see the link below for store info and directions.
Popcorn Fundraiser
Get popping!! Support TJMS and the PTSA with Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser. The fundraiser will run from November 13th through November 30th. The deadline to order will be November 30th. Please email thomasjohnsonmsptsa1@gmail.com for a brochure.
Donations
We are always pleased to accept donations to support our PTSA. Please stay tuned for a payment interface that will allow electronic donations for a quick and seamless way to donate. In the meantime, please email thomasjohnsonmsptsa1@gmail.com if you would like to make a donation!
Holiday Canned Food Drive
TJMS Basketball
TJMS BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL SEASON WILL BEGIN ON 11/28/18!!!
Get ready to come to Kenmoor Middle School Wednesday, November 28th to SUPPORT and CHEER on TJMS Jaguars as we take on the Kenmoor Kavaliers.
This will be our first game of the season and an away game. The Girls Basketball Team will play first, followed by the Boys Basketball Team.
Game Time: Wednesday November 28th at 6:00 PM!!!!
Ticket Cost: $3.00
Place: Kenmoor Middle School
Kenmoor Middle School
2500 Kenmoor Drive
Landover, MD 20785