Thomas Community Newsletter
September 15, 2025
Dear TMS Community,
As we reach the mid-term of the first quarter, this is a great time to check in with your child about how the school year is going. The start of a new year can bring both excitement and challenges, and taking a few moments to talk about their experiences, successes, and any struggles can go a long way. Please also know that our TMS staff will be reaching out if we notice areas of concern, because we believe in working together to support every student. By staying connected—both at home and at school—we can help ensure a positive and successful year for all of our learners. If you have not already done so, please set up your Parent PowerSchool account, which is essential for reporting absences. Please view below for directions.
In this newsletter you'll find essential information on the following items:
ABC/25 Membership Drive *Just 26 more families needed to reach our goal!
TMS Variety Show Auditions
- Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
- Parent PowerSchool Access
- Health Office Information
SAVE THE DATE Calendar Reminders
NON-ATTENDANCE DAY - Thursday, 10/2/25
Photo Re-Take/Make-Up Day - Wednesday, 10/1/25 during Advisory in the morning
PTA Meeting - Wednesday, 10/8/25 @ 7 PM
PTA Fall Activity Night Event - Wednesday, 10/22/25 afterschool ~ Volunteers needed please!
Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences - Thursday and Friday, 10/23/25 & 10/24/25
Standing Newsletter information includes:
- Office Hours/Academic Support After School
PTA Information
- Health Office Information
- Community Partner Glenbard Parent Series
- School Resource Office Information
- Safe2Help Illinois
- Bus Information
The TMS Administrative Team
Lori Naumowicz, Principal
Greg Keadle, Associate Principal
Jeremy Fischer, Associate Principal
Allie Yoder, Associate Principal & TMS Student Services Coordinator
Students can opt to have their photo re-taken or take their photo if they missed Picture Day.
The photographers will be at TMS in the morning during PACK from 7:50-8:45 AM.
Mark your calendars!
There is no school on Tuesday, 10/2/25.
- Conferences will be held on Thursday and Friday, 10/23/25 and 10/24/25.
- Detailed Conference Sign-Up information will be emailed on 10/6/25 with the link for conference sign-ups.
- Conference Sign-Up Portal will open at 8:30 AM on 10/7/25.
Volunteers are need for the Fall Activity Event on Wednesday, 10/22/24 from 3-5 PM at TMS.
More information on this will be shared soon!
New Students & 6th Grade Information:
- ACTION ITEM: 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, 2025 to avoid school exclusion. Click HERE for a copy of the physical form for your doctor. ***TMS currently only has 58% of these forms turned in. Emails were sent to families missing forms on 9/15/25.***
- The exam must be dated on or after August 21, 2024. 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. THANK YOU!
- 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
Essential Information:
- Please refer to our Health Services webpage for additional information and any required health forms. Please refer to the Medication Drop Off Reference Sheet and reach out to the school nurse to schedule an appointment if you need to drop off medication
- 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
We kindly ask that families reserve dropping off items at school for urgent situations only. Limiting drop-offs also helps us build student independence and responsibility, important skills for success both in and out of school.
Please refrain from dropping off:
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Lunches (especially fast food). We cannot guarantee delivery during your child’s lunch period. TMS provides both hot and cold lunch options daily, so students will always have access to a meal.
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Water bottles. Drinking fountains are available throughout the building.
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Chromebooks. Students have access to classroom Chromebooks if needed.
If you must drop off an urgent item at TMS, please be sure to:
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Clearly label the item with your student’s name and grade level.
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Place it in the appropriate grade-level bin located outside the main office.
Thank you for helping us minimize interruptions to the school day while encouraging our students to grow as independent, responsible learners.
It's essential to set up this account as this is how you can report student absences, early dismissals, or late arrivals. Please take a few minutes to set up this account. Information is included below.
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.
- To request your parent/guardian codes for PowerSchool, please fill out this form.
- Directions on the new reporting system can be located here.
- Still experiencing issues with your account, please email thomastech@sd25.org.
If you need technical assistance, please email thomastech@sd25.org. Note: PowerSchool Attendance Reporting is only available using a web browser (Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, etc) and is not available on the app.
Thank you for your partnership in ensuring daily attendance and timely absence reporting!
TMS After School Support by Team is available to ALL students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays!
- Please encourage your child to attend Office Hours and to reach out to teachers if they need help or just want a place to work on their academics after school. This support is FREE and can be extremely helpful.
- Click HERE for more details on options for your child to get help from staff at TMS.
- The activity bus departs TMS at about 3:35 PM for students who have a bus pass.
The TMS PTA has a lot to offer this year! We are excited for all the activities we have planned!
- MEMBERSHIP: Join the TMS PTA and help support the TMS community! Check out the TMS PTA Website Each membership includes 1 TMS yearbook.
- 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!
- Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- 2024-2025 Executive Board Members
President - Jim Moncada
President Elect - OPEN
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.
District 25 is a partner in the Link Together Coalition which gives our community access to the Glenbard Parent Series. Please check out the various Glenbard Parent Series presentations that work to engage top experts, parents and school staff to become proactive and informed in pursuit of the mutual goal to strengthen our communities. Programs are free and open to the public. No registration required.
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) 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
- Click here for the Bus Safety Guidelines and Rule as well as details on lost items on the bus.
- Please direct bus transportation questions to the District 25 Transportation Specialist: Laura Comastro as she can answer your questions and resolve issues. lcomastro@sd25.org. Phone: 847-758-4888
- Bus Company Questions: Contact Cook Co. School Bus Company at 847-439-0923
- 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, & Epsilon Teams)