Thomas Community Newsletter

Dear TMS Community,

It’s a busy and exciting spring season at TMS! We invite each family to support our AHC PTA “Pack the Piggies” fundraiser by sending your child to school with 100 pennies, 4 quarters, 10 dimes, or a dollar bill—just $1 per student. This small act makes a big difference, and we appreciate your support in helping our school community thrive!

This month, we’ve seen an incredible outpouring of student leadership—over 220 students volunteered to serve as leaders for our upcoming 5th-grade student and parent tours, 6th-grade orientation and 6th-8th grade locker set-up on August 14, 2026 (save this date!). This level of enthusiasm and willingness to give back is truly remarkable and speaks volumes about the character of our students.

Last week, our 7th-grade students participated in outdoor education at Sunrise Lake, where they focused on building teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. It was a fantastic experience, and both students and staff had a blast learning and growing together outside the classroom.

In addition, we have more than 60 students who have been working for months preparing an amazing production of High School Musical. Their dedication, creativity, and teamwork are sure to result in a spectacular show, and we warmly invite all members of our community to come and enjoy the performance. We are also proud to have 45+ students advancing to the Science Olympiad state competition, as well as our All-Star student-athletes representing our school in Special Olympics—both wonderful examples of dedication, teamwork, and perseverance.

In this newsletter, you'll find information on the following items:

• Spring MAP Testing
• Arlington Heights Memorial Library Art Show
• Safety Drills Practice
• Pride of the Wolf Pack Golf Outing
• PTA Spring Spirit Wear Sale is coming soon!

Previously Shared Newsletter Information:

• 8th Grade Class of 2026 Newsletter
• PTA Yearbook Waitlist Form
• Summer U

Standing Newsletter Information Includes:

• PTA Information

• School Resource Office Information
  
• Safe2Help Illinois

• TMS Administrator Team

With gratitude for your partnerships and support,

The TMS Administrative Team

Lori Naumowicz, Principal

Greg Keadle, Associate Principal

Jeremy Fischer, Associate Principal

Allie Yoder, Associate Principal & TMS Student Services Coordinator

• Fundraiser this week: April 13-17 during the lunch periods this week!
• The overall goal is $979, or $1 per student at TMS.
• Explainer Video

Each day, students are encouraged to bring in their pennies. Each penny that they add to the PACK jar is equal to a point. Bring in any silver coins and you can sabotage another PACK's total amount by dropping those coins in the other PACK's jar to deduct points. Each PACK is competing for two awards, one for most money earned and another for most pennies collected.

Please come out to support the TMS theater department and see High School Musical Jr. Our students have been working very hard for several months to put on what promises to be a great show. Performances are Friday, April 24, 7:00 pm with two performances on Saturday, April 25, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Running time is approximately 2 hours. Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door.

• When: Saturday April 25th Time: TBA (usually early morning)
• Location: Hoffman Estates High School- this year not prospect
• TMS Parade: Friday April 24th @ 2:30 pm
• Please wear your spirit gear on Friday April 24th to support our kiddos.

Please help your child do their best by ensuring they:

• Get they a good night’s sleep and have a healthy breakfast
• Arrive to school on time so they can feel calm and settled before testing begins
• Feel prepared with a charged Chromebook
• Have a positive mindset—remind your child to simply do their best
• Feel confident —let them know the test is just one way to show what they’ve learned

Your support at home goes a long way in helping your child have a positive testing experience.

Thank you for partnering with us!

Click HERE to see which TMS artists will have their work on display at the annual Arlington Heights Memorial Library Art Show from May 5 through May 25.

The Pride of the Wolf Pack Golf Outing is set for Friday, July 17 at Arlington Lakes Golf Club. Please see the flyer below for the information and a QR code to sign your foursome up. It's a great time, and the money we raise goes right back to Thomas programs.

The PTA Spring Spirit Wear Sale is coming soon!

• The yearbook orders have closed for the 2025-2026 school year.
• Please click HERE to complete this form if you wish to have your chlid's name placed on the waitlist for a yearbook.
• We CANNOT guarantee that your child will get a yearbook, but should a yearbook become available we can sell them for $25. Parents will be contacted by the PTA in the order in which these requests were received.
• Please contact the TMS PTA at thomasmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com if you have any questions about yearbook purchases.

• The TMS Lost and Found is currently overflowing with PE shirts, shoes, sweatshirts, hats, coats, water bottles, lunch containers, and more!
• Please encourage your middle schooler to look through the collection of items.

The TMS PTA has a lot to offer this year! We are excited for all the activities we have planned!

• President - Jim Moncada

• President Elect - Kym Battista

• 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.

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) 878-2949

Station Number: 847-368-5393

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

Please click HERE for the latest newsletter from Link Together Coalition. This newsletter contains updates on the coalition's latest efforts and events, education for parents and educators, and great resources.

• 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, Gamma Teams)