Thomas Community Newsletter
August 4, 2025
We want to take a moment to introduce the AMAZING TMS office team. We are here to support all our students and families. We hope to connect with our families throughout the year at the school and at different events. If you have any questions you can always call the school office, 847-398-4260 or email us directly.
Allstar Administrative Assistants:
- Anna DiStaola - adistaola@sd25.org
- Ryan George - rgeorge@sd25.org
- Colleen Wytmar - cwytmar@sd25.org
Heroes in the Health Office:
- Laura Toussaint, RN - ltoussaint@s25.org
- Shelly Grossman, RN - sgrossman@sd25.org
Administrator Team:
- Lori Naumowicz, Principal - lnaumowicz@sd25.org - Administrator Liaison for Creative Arts, Multi-Language, PE/Health, & World Language
- Greg Keadle, Associate Principal - gkeadle@sd25.org - Administrator Liaison for 8th Grade Epsilon & ZetaTeams, 7th Grade Delta Team, Math, Science, & MTSS
- Jeremy Fischer, Associate Principal - jerfischer@sd25.org - Administrator Liaison for 6th Grade Alpha & Beta Teams, 7th Grade Gamma Team, 504s, ELA, Social Studies, & Band
- Allie Yoder, Associate Principal & TMS Student Services Coordinator - ayoder@sd25.org -Administrator Liaison for Special Education
WHAT: An opportunity to set-up the student's hallway locker and to practice opening the combination.
WHERE: Thomas Middle School
TRANSPORTATION: Students are welcome to walk, ride bikes, or carpool to this event. Please note that crossing guards will not be available for this event.
DIRECTIONS: There could be over 1000+ students attending this event. In order to attempt to organize this, we are suggesting the following times:
- 6th Grade Students: 11:15 AM - 1 PM
- 7th Grade Students: 1 PM - 2 PM
- 8th Grade Students: 2 PM - 3 PM
*These are just suggested times. This is a drop-in event and students & families can opt to come anytime between 11:15 AM - 3 PM. Please just be mindful that the hallways may be crowded and parking could be limited.
6th grade students and 7th & 8th grade student leaders attending the LOCKER SET-UP EVENT immediately following 6th Grade ORIENTATION will remain in the Large Gym. Parents should park and plan to enter the Large Gym at 11:15 AM to meet their student.
WHO: All 6th Grade Students *This is a student only event!*
WHAT: Orientation provides the 6th graders with an opportunity to further familiarize themselves with TMS, tour the building, and to meet peers in their PACK.
WHERE: Thomas Middle School - This event will start in the Large Gym. Students will enter the building by team based on the assignments below. Students will be dismissed to these locations at 11 AM.
WHEN: Friday, 8/15/25 from 9-11 AM
TRANSPORTATION: Students are welcome to walk, ride bikes, or carpool to this event. Please note that crossing guards will not be available for this event.
DIRECTIONS: There will be over 300+ students attending this event. In order to attempt to organize the drop-off and pick-up for this event, please note the following:
DROP-OFF & PICK-UP:
- ALPHA STUDENTS - Enter at the main entrance at the Belmont Avenue parking lot. Drop off & pick up should occur on Belmont Avenue.
- BETA STUDENTS - Enter door #8 by the LMC via the drop-off line accessible from the Arlington Heights/Thomas Street parking lot.
Students attending the LOCKER SET-UP EVENT immediately following ORIENTATION will remain in the Large Gym. Parents should park and plan to enter the Large Gym at 11:15 AM
WHO: Families NEW to District 25 (move-ins or transfers) Bring your TMS student and at least 1 parent.
WHAT: Orientation offers a time to learn essential information about what to expect from TMS and to tour the building.
WHEN: Tuesday, 8/19 @ 6 PM
WHERE: TMS Large Gym
PARKING: Please park in the main entrance parking lot off of Belmont Avenue
The first 5 days of school, 8/21/25-8/27/25, TMS will run the Advisory Schedule
First Day of School - Thursday, 8/21/25 - Advisory Schedule
- 7:30 AM Arrival: Students should plan to arrive at TMS at 7:30 AM each morning.
- 7:40 AM First Bell: Students will enter the building at 7:40 AM.
- 7:50 AM Advisory: Students should be in their seats in PACK by 7:50 AM. Students will receive their complete class schedule when they arrive in PACK. Sixth graders will work with 8th graders to walk their schedules and locate all of their classrooms.
- 2:45 PM - Dismissal
- 4-7 PM Back to School Schedule Walk Event with Kona Ice
Safety Drills:
- Second Day of School - Friday, 8/22/25 - TMS will have Safety Drills with the Arlington Heights Police Department (Hold, Secure & Lockdown) during Advisory.
- Friday, 8/29/25 at 2:30 PM - TMS will have Safety Drills with the Arlington Heights Fire Department (Shelter & Evacuate) during PACK.
- Need to Purchase a $5 PE Uniform Shirt? Stop by the PE uniform table during locker set-up on Friday, 8/15/25 between 11:15 AM - 3 PM and during our Back to School Schedule Walk Event on Thursday, 8/21 from 4-6 PM and pay cash or check for a uniform shirt. You will receive the uniform shirt that day!
- Online Uniform Shirt Purchases: Click here for a link to the online school store to purchase a $5 shirt. Students can purchase PE uniforms online all school year long.
- Cross Country: Please click HERE for information on the 2025 Cross Country Team which is open to all TMS 6th, 7th & 8th grade students! This is a great way to start the school year.
- Girl's Softball Tryout Dates/Times
- Monday, August 18th & Tuesday, August 19th: 7th & 8th Graders - All players 3:15-4:45pm @ TMS
- QUESTIONS: Please reach out to the Coaches
- Jess Franco at jfranco@sd25.org
- Michael Juskiewicz at mjuskiewicz@sd25.org
- Girl's Basketball Tryout Dates/Times:
- Wednesday, September 17th & Thursday, September 18th
- QUESTIONS: Please reach out to the Coaches
- Matt Majeski (8th Grade Coach) at mmajeski@sd25.org
- Bradford Keeler (7th Grade Coach) at bkeeler@sd25.org
The TMS PTA has a lot to offer this year! We are excited for all the activities we have planned!
- MEMBERSHIP: Join the TMS PTA and help support the TMS community! Check out the TMS PTA Website Each membership includes 1 TMS yearbook.
- 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, September 10, 2025
- Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- 2024-2025 Executive Board Members
President - Jim Moncada
President Elect - OPEN
Vice President - Ian Silverman
Treasurer - Sara Hess
Secretary - Joslyn Katz
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.
ABC 25 Memberships - As well as providing teacher grants, each year, the ABC/25 Foundation grants $2,500.00 to all District 25 schools when 25% of the school's families become members. These funds may be used at the school’s discretion. Past Membership Incentive Grants include: lighting and sound system updates, playground equipment, app subscriptions, digital books, Chromebooks, Nooks and iPad minis. We invite you to join ABC/25 Foundation and make an impact on District 25 student learning. Your support ensures that we can continue to provide students with projects and programs that foster innovation, creativity and excellence. One membership counts towards all district schools your children attend.
Become an ABC/25 Foundation Member by donating a minimum of $40.00 per family. District staff may join at an educator’s rate of $25.00 or more.
A District-wide communication to all parents with information about our school meal program, including menu access, payment, and our required notification to all families about how to apply for free/reduced meal will be sent in the near future. This correspondence will also include the student ID#, which will help parents link their student to our online payment system or online free/reduced application. For more information about paying for school lunches, please visit our website.
All medical forms such as physicals can be turned in at the TMS office or uploaded to the TMS Health Office form linked here.
Athletes must have a current physical BEFORE they can participate in ANY practices.
Physicals are good for 13 months.
Physical exam MUST be turned in before try-outs.
IL Certificate of Child Health Exam or IHSA-Sports-Physical-Form.pdf
Students that are NEW to D25
1. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION And All required IMMUNIZATIONS
2. DENTAL EXAMINATION
3. EYE EXAMINATION
All medical forms such as physicals can be turned in at the TMS office or uploaded to the TMS Health Office form linked here.
Please contact the TMS Health Office if you have any questions:
Laura Toussaint - ltoussaint@sd25.org
Shelly Grossman - sgrossman@sd25.org
- Bus information will be sent the week before school starts.
- 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