Takoma Park Middle School

Emily Modde

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PTSA Sponsored Events for the 2024-25 School Year

The following are events the TPMS PTSA is sponsoring or participating in.

Event Date Time Who 

is it for? 

 Tell Me More… Volun-

teers Needed
Back to School Night Th, 8/5 5:30-8:00 Family Event Tour the school, meet the teachers, and see your students classrooms
Student Assembly – Latin Dance M, 8/16 Day All Students To celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, an interactive dance performance will engage  students in the basics of Latin Dance during the school day. 
Fundraising Kick-off M, 10/7 Day All Students Fitness minded fundraising to help raise money for the school to fuel our programs!
PTSA Meeting – First of the year!  Tu, 10/8 7-8:30

In person

TPMS

Cafeteria

 Family Event First meeting of the year: Meet families and school admin, PTSA members, and learn best approaches for supporting your middle schooler to set them up for success this year!  Plus special information for High School choice.
Fundraiser End Celebration Th, 10/16 Day Volunteer & 

All Students

 Students will celebrate their PTSA fundraising efforts with fun day activities and prizes.  Volunteers are needed to support this event. V
Dance TBD Evening All Students SGA Dance for all ages TBD
Election Day Bake Sale Tu, 11/5 Day Volunteer Support education by voting and baked goods V
International Night F, 11/15 Evening Family Event Represent your country or culture of origin by bringing a dish to pass, and/or showcasing your culture’s talent.  V
7th Grade Families 

Winter Social

 F, 12/6 Evening 7th Grade Family Event 7th Grade families – come join us for a social hour with cocoa and snowflake factory!
8th Grade Families 

Winter Social

 F, 12/13 Evening 8th Grade Family Event 8th Grade families – come join us for a social hour with cocoa and snowflake factory!
PTSA Meeting   M, 1/13 7-8:30

In person

TPMS

Cafeteria

 Family Event Find out more about school electives for rising 7th and 8th graders, and more about rising High Schooler options
Student Assembly – African Drum M, 2/3 Day All students To celebrate Black History month students will learn about African drumming and rhythms in an interactive assembly!
Books & Basketball F, 2/28 –

S, 2/29

 Evening & Day Family Event The biggest TPMS Community Event of the year – watch the students vs. teachers basketball game, then stay for an excellent book sale and silent auction fundraiser!
PTSA Meeting & Women’s History Event Tu, 3/11 7-8:30

In person

TPMS

Cafeteria

 Family Event Celebrate Women’s History Month with us, plus a special guest and lots of useful information about the TPMS community!
We Shine Night Th, 4/3 5:30-8 Family Event A student showcase of Science, tech and the arts with exciting  presentations and demonstrations.  
Dance F, 4/4 Evening All students SGA Dance for all ages TBD
Student Assembly – Dragon Dance M, 5/5 Day All Students Celebrating Asian Heritage month dragon dancers will bring the hallways of TPMS to life.
Staff Appreciation Week M,5/5 – F, 5/9 Week Volunteers We have a week of activities and food to honor our teachers and staff.  Please consider helping for this event! V
PTSA Meeting – Elections & More Tu, 5/6 7-8:30

In person

TPMS

Cafeteria

 Family Event Our last meeting of the year we will elect new PTSA board members and more.
8th Grade Dance  M, 6/9 Evening 8th Graders Only A party to bring our 8th graders together one last time before they are 9th graders.  Please consider chaperoning if you are a 7th grade parent! V
8th Grade Promotion Tu, 6/10 Evening 8th Grader Families Only It’s a rite of passage and a final good-bye to our students and TPMS.  We need volunteers to help set up the gym, and pass out treats to our graduates.  Please consider if you are a 7th grade parent! V

 

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First PTSA Meeting – Oct 8th!

Join us for the first PTSA Meeting of the school year.

Tuesday, October 8th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Cafeteria.

Pizza will be served.   Your student is encouraged to attend and will receive SSL hours for attending.

The Agenda:

  • Introductions and what’s in store this year
  • Safe Routes to School information
  • Fundraiser Kick off – we’re only doing one (hopefully)!  A quick overview about this program.
  • STRIVE – TPMS created this fun and exciting way to build a school culture.  Find out how it’s going!
  • PTSA Budget Approval –  Learn what we are fundraising for, and what is in the budget.  You get to vote on the budget.
  • High School Choice Process presentation – The 8th Grade Counselors and Administrator information navigating the High School Choice process.  All 7th & 8th Grade families are encouraged to attend.

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What your donations support!

Wondering what your contribution to the TPMS PTSA will fund in the 2024-25 school year?  

Here’s a little list!  Please consider making a donation –  I want to donate!

  • Mini-grants to Teachers and Staff to Enrich Curriculum  (Last year these included: Counseling office reboot room materials, after school program materials, training resources, Pi Day activities, Turkey Trot t-shirts and PE equipment, instrument repair, curriculum enrichment, and so much more)
  • 6th Grade Welcome Families Picnic
  • 6th Grade Outdoor Ed Reptile Man
  • 7th Grade Family Winter Social
  • 8th Grade Family Winter Social 
  • 8th Grade Promotion Dance
  • 8th Grade Promotion
  • Student Dances
  • 3x Heritage Month Enrichment Performances
  • International Multicultural Night Event
  • Books & Basketball Community Building Event
  • We Shine Night 
  • Speakers and Presenters
  • Music Program
  • Teacher & Staff Appreciation Events and Meals
  • Teacher & Staff Professional Development Augmentation Materials
  • No Device Policy Materials for Safely Storing Devices
  • …And A Whole Lot More!

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PTSA TPMS Community Events in 2024-25 

Here’s what your PTSA is planning for the TPMS community in 2024-25 school year!

  • Oct 8, Jan 13, Mar 11, and May 6 | Four in-person PTSA Meetings designed to be  useful, and create opportunities to connect with other families, Principal Martin and staff
  • Nov 15  |  An International Night showcasing foods and performances from the many countries and ethnicities we’ve all come from 
  • Dec 6 and Dec 7 |  Winter socials for 7th and 8th grade families (6th grade families had a welcome picnic in
  • Feb 28-29 |  Our biggest, awesomest event of the year Books and Basketball.  Spanning two days   students will square off against teachers in a basketball game to remember.  At the same time, we’ll be having a used book sale, silent auction, games and more!  This is a great event you won’t want to miss.

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Volunteer Coordinator need to help restart PAL program

The PTSA is looking to restart the Parents At Lunch (PAL) program. PALs are a group of volunteers that support a healthy, safe and vibrant lunchtime experience at TPMS.  We need a volunteer coordinator to help schedule other parent volunteers to be onsite for lunch so the kids can have outside recess time during lunch. PAL volunteers get to know staff and students, support healthy interactions, ensure the cafeteria and outdoor areas are cleaned up, and help make lunchtime fun! The biggest need is for volunteers during 6th grade lunch. If you are interested, please email Emily Pickren at epickren@gmail.com or TPMS.pta.president@gmail.com. 

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Virtual Workshop for Parents , Nov. 14

Tuesday, November 14 from 6-7 pm.

MCPS’ Parent Academy TO GO is hosting a free workshop for parents to learn strategies to help their children improve their reading. MCPS has partnered with Open Source Phonics, a website that provides tutoring materials that are free and aligned with MCPS curriculum. Instructors will demonstrate how practicing phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, and reading aloud can be done in a fun, stress-free way. Learn tips and techniques with other parents so that you can make better of use of this resource with your children.

Register for the November 14 workshop.

 

 

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September PTSA MEETING

Tuesday, September 12th, 7-8:30 pm – in person in the TPMS cafeteria

Pizza and child care provided!

TPMS PTSA General Meeting Agenda 

  • 7:00 pm: Welcome remarks from PTSA President Ramata Diop
  • 7:05 pm: Introduction of 2023-2024 PTSA Board
  • 7:10 pm: Principal and team introduction
  • 7:20 pm: PTSA Treasurer’s report
  • 7:30 pm: Presentation from George Simms, Maryland Assistant State’s Attorney on cyberbullying and internet and social media safety
  • 8:00 pm: Parent feedback, next meeting, closing remarks

Translation available in person in the following languages: 

  • Spanish
  • French
  • Amharic

TPMS PTSA 2023-24 Volunteer Form: