Thomas Community Newsletter

Dear TMS Community,

As we wrap up this incredible school year, at the 4th Quarter Recognition Assembly we celebrated our students, the memories they've created together, and the success they achieved this year. This week we have more celebration events planned:

• Our 8th graders will head to Great America today and enjoy the PTA Party on the afternoon of graduation, and we are excited to honor the Class of 2026 at our Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:30 PM at Forest View Educational Center.
• Our 7th graders head to local parks for some fun and friendship on June 4.
• Our 6th graders will participate in a special Field Day on June 4.
• The PTA will provide the students with a Kona Ice treat on the last day. Thank you, PTA!

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

• Yearbook Distribution
• PTA Kona Ice Treat
• TMS Summer Reading Information
• School Supplies List 2026-2027 ~ Please click HERE for the lists.
• Mark Your Calendars ~ Important Dates for TMS 2026-2027
• TMS Summer Office Hours
• PTA President Elect needed for 2026-2027 ~ Please reach out to thomasmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com if you're interested.
• ACTION ITEM ~ Online Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year: Emails have been sent inviting you to submit your 2026-2027 online registration. Please click HERE complete the online registration process by the end of May.

Previously Shared Newsletter Information:

• 8th Grade Class of 2026 Newsletter *Updated information!
• PTA Yearbook Waitlist Form
• Health Office Update

• PTA Volunteers Needed Please

• ACTION ITEM ~ Online Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year
• Link Together Coalition and OMNI are seeking your input
• Pride of the Wolf Pack Golf Outing

Standing Newsletter Information Includes:

• 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

• Yearbooks will be distribute on the last day of school (8th grade - 6/2 and 6th & 7th grade-6/4).
• Still Need to Purchase a Yearbook? Please click HERE to complete the yearbook waitlist form if you wish to have your child's name placed on the yearbook waitlist.
• Waitlist Distribution: Tuesday, 6/2 @ 2:45 PM for 8th graders and Thursday, 6/4 @ 2:45 for 6th & 7th graders in the Foyer. *Families will be contacted before the distribution date and $25 payment must be made to pick-up the yearbook.
• We CANNOT guarantee that your child will get a yearbook. 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.

Thank you TMS PTA for providing the students with a Kona Ice treat this week.

• 8th grade treats will be served at the 8th grade party - Tuesday, June 2nd
• 6th & 7th grade treats will be served at lunch on our last day - Thursday, June 4th

TMS hosts a lending library each summer. Please stop by the office to check out one of our Summer Reading books.

TMS Summer Office Hours:

• Monday-Thursday 7 AM - 3 PM
• Friday: 7 AM - 11 AM
• We suggest calling the office to ensure we are open. 847-398-4260

• Chromebooks will be disabled over summer, please keep them charged.

• Google accounts will remain active on home devices, but may experience intermittent connection (as accounts are updated).

As we wrap up another school year, all medications and supplies must be picked up from the health office by the end of the school day on Thursday, June 4, 2026

• If you have medications in the health office, you will receive an email from the school nurse with detailed instructions regarding pick up.

• We do not store any medications over the summer. Any medication remaining after June 4, 2026 will be properly disposed in accordance with Food and Drug Administration Safe Disposal of Medications guidance at the Arlington Heights Police Department.

For any questions, please contact your school nurse.

The TMS PTA is seeking help for the following positions THIS school year:

• 5 volunteers to serve on the Audit Committee
• 5 volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee
• A Membership Chair for the 2026-2027 school year.

*PLEASE contact the PTA if you are willing to volunteer to help: thomasmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com.

*Note: PTA members that serve as Committee Chair or Exec Board Members have the perk of reserved seating at Graduation.

• President - Jim Moncada

• President Elect - Kym Battista

• Vice President - Ian Silverman

• Treasurer - Sara Hess

• Secretary - Joslyn Katz

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 TMS Lost and Found is again 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.
• All items will be donate on 6/5/26.

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)