Thomas Community Newsletter

Dear TMS Community,

As we begin February, we are thrilled to celebrate the incredible energy, talent, and dedication of our TMS students and staff. TMS has been buzzing with memorable experiences—from the TMS Dance Invitational, TMS Science Olympiad Founders Invitational, and Ski Trip to STATE-level athletic and band events. These experiences, along with the everyday connections and encouragement that happen at TMS, are what make this school year so special.

This is a year you’ll want to remember! Yearbooks capture these milestones, memories, and moments of pride. Be sure to click HERE to order your TMS yearbook if you have not already done so. Yearbook sales close on Thursday, 2/5/26.

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

• Yearbook Sales End this Thursday, 2/5/26
• Science Olympiad Founders Invitational
• 7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Teams Tournament Champs
• 7th Grade Boys Basketball Team playing for 3rd Place in State
• Poms Team 1st Place 3-Peat Dance Invitational Champs!
• Calendar Sync Update
• 8th Grade Illinois Youth Survey
• Link Together Coalition Newsletter

Repeat Newsletter Information:

• Parent Teacher Student Conferences - Monday, 2/16/26 and SIGN-UPS OPENS - Tuesday, 1/13/26 @ 9 AM & SIGN-UPS CLOSE on on Monday, 2/9/26 @ 9 AM
• 8th Grade Optional Graduation Photos - Monday, 2/16/26
• TMS Winter Traffic Procedures
• ABC/25 Foundation - TMS needs just a few more families to sign up!

Standing Newsletter Information Includes:

• PTA Information

• School Resource Office Information
  
• Safe2Help Illinois

• TMS Administrator Team

Save the Dates:

• PTA Meeting, Wednesday - February 25th, 7:00pm

• 8th Grade Graduation, Tuesday, 6/2/26, 7:30 PM, Forrest View Educational Center

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

• If you did not join the PTA at registration (which included a yearbook!), or would like to order an addtional yearbook, now is your chance!
• The ordering window is open until Thursday, February 5th. Yearbooks are $25 each (plus Cheddar Up fees).
• Any questions? You can reach out to the Membership Chair at Thomasmspta@gmail.com or the Yearbook Chair at thomasmiddleschoolyearbook@gmail.com.
• Order your copy today and preserve the magic and excitement of the school year forever! (Please Note...no refunds will be offered)
• If you need to purchase a 2025-26 yearbook, please complete your order here.
• NOT SURE IF YOU PURCHASED A YEARBOOK OR NOT? Students will get confirmation during PACK on Monday, 2/2/26, indicating if they have already purchased a yearbook or NOT.
• There is also a printed list of names on the white board, located outside of the Commons, for students to use to confirm if they purchased a yearbook.

Congratulations to our amazing Science Olympians, their dedicated coaches, and supportive families on a successful Founders Tournament! TMS was buzzing with energy on Saturday as we welcomed over 800 participants to our campus. A special thank you to Kim Malinowski, Carolyn Taylor, Jim Grant, Cody Hauerberg, Tom Klein, and the many others whose time, effort, and behind-the-scenes work made this event such a success. We are incredibly proud of our TMS community! 🧪🏅✨

On Friday night, the TMS Poms Team hosted our 3rd Annual TMS Dance Invitational

and once again took 1st PLACE for a 3-Peat!

Best wishes to the POMS Team as they head to STATE!

Special thanks to our Coaches Carly Lange and Gaby Mularczyk.

Due to our recent website platform change, the process for syncing school and district calendars with your personal calendar is now different. The previous calendar sync from our former website will no longer show the most up-to-date information.

To continue receiving accurate event updates, please disconnect or delete the old calendar link and add the new one…it takes just a minute! A short how-to video is linked below to walk you through the steps.

CALENDAR SYNC VIDEO

8th Grade Illinois Youth Survey (IYS): Click HERE for the Parent Notification Letter

• Later this month the 8th graders will have have opportunity to complete the IYS during PACK.
• Please click HERE for the Opt-out Form.
• The purpose of this voluntary survey is to better understand Illinois youth risk and protective behaviors as they relate to students and their success.

8th Grade Graduation Photo Opportunity

All 8th grade students have the option of taking graduation photos with Stuart-Rodgers Photography. These photos are NOT required and are for family use only. TMS does not use these photos in the yearbook.

WHEN WILL THIS BE OFFERED? February 16, 2026 by appointment between 8:00am – 2:00pm at TMS in the Small Gym. This is during Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences. There is a Retake/Make-Up Day on March 16, 2026 from 4:00 – 5:30pm at TMS in the Small Gym.

HOW DO 8th GRADERS SIGN UP? Stuart-Rodgers Photography will send an email with details and a sign-up link to parents of all 8th graders. NOTE: TMS does not have the ability to schedule these individual appointment slots.

WHAT IS THE ATTIRE? TMS gowns will be provided for these photos, if student wish to wear them.

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.

Help us earn $2,500 by joining the ABC/25 Foundation.

Membership is $40, but District staff have a discounted rate of $25. Membership dues directly fund the teacher grants.

Thomas needs JUST 15 MORE FAMILIES to join to meet our goal and receive this grant!

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

• Wednesday, February 25, 2026
• Wednesday, May 13, 2026

• 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

• 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)