Thomas Community Newsletter

Dear TMS Community,

Welcome to October! Fall is officially in full swing, and our school calendar is packed with exciting updates—from student opportunities, Halloween at TMS, to the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences. Mark your calendars as the Conference Sign-ups OPENS tomorrow - Friday, October 2nd @ 10 AM.

This newsletter contains NEW information on:

• Parent Teacher Conferences & Mock Teen Bedroom

• Halloween Information

• Bus Passes required starting Thursday 10/1/26

• PTA Dine & Donate - 10/7/26 @ Garibaldi's

• Parents dropping off items in the bins in the TMS foyer

• Student Involvement Opportunities: Yearbook Cover Contest, Clubs & Activities

• All-Stars Spirit Gear Sale

Repeat Information on:

• 8th Grade High School District 214 Communication
• Schoology & PowerSchool Parent Accounts
• Garibaldi's PTA Dine & Donate Fundraiser - Wednesday, 10/7/26 from 10:30 AM - 9 PM

• Health Office Information

• PTA Meetings & ABC25 Memberships

• 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

Fall Conference Sign-up Information was shared today - 10/1/26

Fall Conference Sign-up Platform will open up at 10 AM tomorrow - FRIDAY, 10/2/26

Fall Conferences will be held on:

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.

It's essential to set up a Parent PowerSchool account as this is how you can report student absences, early dismissals, or late arrivals as well as check on your student’s academic progress. Please take a few minutes to set up this account. Information is included below.

• Account codes & directions for all 6th grade and new to TMS families were emailed from district on 8/21

• Didn't get the email? please fill out this form.

Report Absences via PowerSchool

TMS online attendance reporting now takes place on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. You must know your Parent PowerSchool username and password to log in and report an absence for your child online.

• Video directions on the new attendance reporting system can be located here.

• Tardy Note: Our office must log any student that arrives after 7:50am as tardy. If a parent notified the office of a valid tardy reason, it is recorded as an Excused Tardy and is no cause for concern. If the office received no parent notification, it is recorded as an Unexcused Tardy.

***PowerSchool Attendance Reporting is only available using a web browser (Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, etc) and is not available on the app. Still experiencing issues with your account, please email thomastech@sd25.org

Thank you for your partnership in ensuring daily attendance and timely absence reporting!

A Schoology parent account offers a lens into the day to day work in your student's classes. With an account, you can view the daily agenda, homework assignments, syllabus and class activities. You can also view the Calendar and help your student take note of upcoming assessments and project due dates.

Any student who was not connected to a parent account was sent home with directions and the necessary code to create one during PACK on 9/15. Please check backpacks and contact thomastech@sd25.org with any questions.

***Please note that if you have an active Schoology account in another district (D214), you will need to create a new account with a different email address for D25.

We appreciate the families who have already submitted their child’s required health forms.

It is crucial that all necessary forms are provided to avoid any interruption in your child’s education as the State of Illinois REQUIRED EXCLUSION date of October 15th.

Our school nurses will be reaching out to families who need to submit updated information, so please be attentive to any communication via voicemail, email, or backpack mail. For any questions or further assistance, please visit our D25 Health Services page for the school nurse contact information.

Physical/Immunization Record:

• Required for all kindergarten and new students

• The physical must be completed within a year of school start, dated on or after August 20, 2025

• Parents must complete and sign the health history section

• Immunizations Requirements must be met or include a MD approved schedule of administration

• Failure to submit the form and have it reviewed by the School Nurse prior to the OCTOBER 15th deadline will result in your child being EXCLUDED from school

Vision Exam Form:

• Required for all kindergarten and students new to the state of Illinois

• The exam must be completed by a licensed eye doctor and dated on or after August 21, 2025

• The official State of Illinois Eye Examination form is required

• Due date of October 15, 2026

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

Students that are NEW to D25

1. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION And All required IMMUNIZATIONS

2. DENTAL EXAMINATION

3. EYE EXAMINATION

StateofIL_EyeExamForm.pdf

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

HEALTH OFFICE:

• This is a reminder that we need a completed state of Illinois physical and complete vaccine list (including TDap and Meningococcal MCV4) BEFORE October 15, 2026 to avoid school exclusion. Click HERE for a copy of the physical form for your doctor.
• The exam must be dated on or after August 20, 2025. This is a state of Illinois mandate.
• If you already have these forms, you can drop them off in our office over the summer!
• Please ensure that all of the questions on the form are filled out before you leave your provider's office.
• Please contact our school nurses with any questions or concerns after their return on August 17, 2026. THANK YOU!

• 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

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, October 13, 2026
• 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.

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