Thomas Community Newsletter

Dear TMS Community,

As autumn settles in, TMS is running on high energy. A huge shout-out and best wishes to our incredible Cross Country Team who took first and second place at Sectionals last weekend and will compete at the State Meet this weekend—we are so proud of their hard work and wish them all the best!

Looking ahead, please mark your calendars for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday and Friday, 10/22/26 & 10/23/26, which are non-attendance days for students. In addition, please SAVE THE DATE for the PTA Fall Festival on Friday, 10/30/26 from 3-5 PM at TMS. We'll need parent volunteers so please be on the lookout for more information on this!

First quarter ends on Wednesday, 10/21/26, and we'll celebrate it with our Quarter One Student Recognition Assembly during Advisory that day.

This newsletter contains information on:

• Devorah Presentation:Mentoring kids in a Connected World! - 11/5/26 @ 7 PM

• Parent Teacher Conferences - Sign Up Closes 10/19/26

• District 25 Tech Survey Reminder - Closes 10/16/26 *Please share your feedback with us!

• Student from France Visit TMS

• Prescription Drug Take Back Day

• Halloween Information

• Student Involvement Opportunities: Clubs, Activities, and Sports

• Mock Teen Bedroom Display During Conferences

Standing Newsletter Items:

• Health Office Information

• Glenbard Parent Series

• Link Together & Omni Community Support

• School Resource Officers

• Safe2Help

• District 25 Food Services

• Bus Transportation

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support of our Wolfpack!

With gratitude,

The TMS Administrative Team

Lori Naumowicz, Principal

Greg Keadle, Associate Principal

Allie Yoder, Associate Principal & TMS Student Services Coordinator

Kyle Mengarelli, Associate Principal

Link Together and Stand Strong Coalitions welcome Dr. Devorah Heitner to our communities!

Mentoring kids in a connected world – you don’t have to do it alone. - Devorah Heitner

This session is free to all community members and is intended to help parents protect their teens well-being in a digital world!

Fall Conference Sign-up Platform Is Open

Fall Conferences will be held on:

On Monday, October 12, Isaac and Anouk, students from France, visited our 7th and 8th grade French classes! They were accompanied by their American hosts, Allison and Avery. The students asked questions about school, hobbies, and daily life in France, while also sharing some of the “can’t-miss” experiences and attractions in the Chicagoland area. It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about another culture and make meaningful connections with students from France. Experiences like these bring language learning to life, turning classroom lessons into real-world connections and reminding our students that learning French opens doors to new friendships, cultures, and perspectives around the world!

Visit here or scan the link in the flyer below to find convenient locations to turn in your unused prescription drugs.

Halloween is around the corner, and we’re excited to celebrate the season together at TMS! 🎃

At Thomas, we keep Halloween day focused on learning while still having fun. Students are welcome to dress up if they’d like, but we don’t host classroom parties or bring in candy and treats during the school day. This approach has worked well to keep the day enjoyable and running smoothly for everyone.

To make sure everyone has a safe and positive experience, please keep these Halloween Guidelines in mind for Friday, October 29, 2026:

• No changing outfits, applying makeup, or using hairspray at school.

• No masks or face coverings during the day.

• No props of any kind.

• No blood, gore, or anything that shows violence.

We can’t wait to see some creative (and school-appropriate!) costumes around the building. Let’s make it a great day — full of learning, laughter, and Wolf Pack spirit!

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Thomas Administration at 847-398-4260.

PTA 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 to attend!

• Tuesday, January 12, 2027
• Tuesday, February 9, 2027
• Tuesday, March 9, 2027
• Tuesday, May 11, 2027

Activity Nights:

• Friday, October 30, 2026 - FALL ACTIVITY NIGHT
• Friday, March 12, 2027 - SPRING ACTIVITY NIGHT

ABC 25 Membership

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.

Dental Exam Form:

• Required for all kindergarten, second grade and six grade students

• The exam must be completed by a licensed dentist and dated after November 15, 2025

• The official State of Illinois Dental Examination form is required

• This is due by May 15th, 2027

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

Please contact the TMS Health Office if you have any questions:

Laura Toussaint - ltoussaint@sd25.org

Shelly Grossman - sgrossman@sd25.org

• A Bus Pass is required for each student riding the bus.
• Click here for the Bus Safety Guidelines and Rule as well as details on lost items on the bus.
• Please direct bus transportation questions and concerns to the District 25 Transportation Specialist: Laura Comastro: lcomastro@sd25.org. Phone: 847-758-4888
• Bus Company Questions: Contact Cook Co. School Bus Company at 847-439-0923

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

• Principal - Lori Naumowicz
• Associate Principal - Greg Keadle
• Associate Principal & Student Services Coordinator - Allie Yoder
• Associate Principal - Kyle Mengarelli