Welcome to Thomas Middle School
REMINDER MESSAGE: 5th to 6th Grade Transition Schedule
Updated information 3/24/23
Wishing you all a restful and relaxing spring break. Just a friendly reminder that we have our Parent Presentations scheduled for Wednesday, April 5th.
We are excited to meet our future Timberwolves and parents. We look forward to providing you with an outstanding middle school experience. The transition from elementary school to Thomas Middle School is a process that involves 4 key steps to success.
STEP #1 - STUDENT VISITS - All the future 6th graders from Olive, Greenbrier, Ivy Hill, Patton, Westgate, and Windsor come to TMS with their classes for a TMS student tour and a question and answer session with the TMS administrators. These visits are scheduled with each school for the first two weeks in April.
STEP #2 - PARENT PRESENTATIONS: Wednesday, 4/5/23 @ 6 PM
We invite all parents to join us on the evening of Wednesday, April 5th for a presentation from 6-7 PM This event will give parents an opportunity to tour TMS and learn about our programs and our facility. At 7 PM the TMS PTA is offering a time to get to know the PTA Executive Board members in the TMS Commons.
*Can't make the evening event, please join us online via Zoom Wednesday, April 5th @ Noon
Meeting ID: 823 1218 6602 Passcode: 941770
STEP #3 - STUDENT ORIENTATION - All 6th-grade students are invited to attend 6th Grade Orientation on Friday, August 11th from 10-11 AM and locker set-up from 11 AM - 3 PM.
STEP #4 - BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - All TMS students and parents can walk the hallways and complete locker set-up on the evening of the first day of school Thursday, August 17th from 4-7 PM.
Want to get a head start learning about TMS? Please check out the Quick Link on the TMS homepage to view our online videos for 6th graders and families new to District 25.
We look forward to getting to know your child and to working with your family during your time at TMS!
Sincerely,
Lori, Nick, & Greg
Nick Filipowski, Associate Principal
Lori Naumowicz, Principal
Greg Keadle, Associate Principal
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE TMS HEALTH OFFICE:
- All 6th grade physicals must be dated on or after 8/17/2022 and are due by 10/15/2023. The physical must be turned in by October 15th or the student will be excluded. 6th grade students participating in Cross Country will need to turn in their completed physical forms before the first day of Cross Country practice in early August.
- Dental Forms are due by May 15th, 2024 must be dated after November 15th of 2023.
- If the 6th grader is participating in Cross Country we must have the physical by the first day of practice.
TMS PTA Information
2022-2023 PTA Officers:
- President: Suzanne Krause
- President-Elect: Megan Puzen
- Vice President: Norah Muenkel
- Treasurer: Kelly Spokas
- Secretary: Deborah Oiler
Do you have questions or wish to put your name in for a position with our PTA? Email the PTA at: thomasmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com
All parents, guardians, and staff are welcome to be members of the PTA. As a member of the PTA, you are welcome to attend the monthly meetings, share suggestions, discuss events, and volunteer your time. PTA membership includes 1 copy of the TMS yearbook.