Takoma Park Middle School

Events

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First PTSA Meeting of the Year! Tuesday, Sept 9, 7-8:30pm

Our first PTSA meeting of the school year is Tuesday, September 9, from 7-8:30!

This meeting is over zoom (not in person).

Find the meeting notes (minutes) and slides presented here

Learn more about what our PTSA does,
and what we’ll be doing in the 2025-26
school year. Plus ways to get involved.

The School will also present information
on how they grows your child’s executive
functioning skills, and how you can too!

Robust Q&A to answer your questions
and gather your insights on what you
hope for the new school year.

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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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Books & Basketball – A Big Success!!

A big thank you to all the parents, students, teachers and staff who came out for the Books & Basketball event this weekend, February 2 & 3. This FUN-raiser exceeded our goals of building community and raising funds for our school. Camaraderie, community, and sportsmanship were on full display, with some amazing basketball performances by 8th grade players and the teachers!  

The money from this PTSA fundraiser will be used to finance other school events, support and appreciate teachers, provide field trip scholarships, and a whole lot more. 

Special shout-outs to all those who made this event possible:

  • TPMS parents Céline Allard and Patty First for their leadership and for managing the silent auction
  • TPMS staff for managing the basketball game and all the logistics.
  • All the parents who donated food for the bake sale.
  • Horticulture club for selling plants during the book sale. 
  • Special thanks to Mayor Talisha Searcy for reading to children at Storytime on Saturday during the book sale.
  • Difference Makers for their huge volunteer support, and a big high-five goes to all the parent donors and adult volunteers. We couldn’t have done it without you. Finally, a huge thanks to all the businesses and parents who donated to the silent auction. 

Silent Auction Donors (in no particular order):

Restaurants and Food

Dance 

  • Tango lessons with Céline Allard

Home goods, Clothing, Books & Accessories

Hair and Nails

Special Item donations

  • Pare (Ethical Consumptive Coaching)
  • Patty First Coaching (Executive Coaching)
  • Connective Development (Nonprofit strategy coaching) 
  • Lunch with Takoma Park Mayor Talisha Searcy
  • Lunch with Takoma Park Councilmember Shana Fulcher (Ward 1)
  • Lunch with Takoma Park Councilmember Cindy Dyballa (Ward 2)
  • Lunch with Takoma Park Councilmember Cara Honzak (Ward 5)
  • Popcorn party with Ms. Martin

Hope to see you at this event next year!

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Books and Basketball – Friday and Saturday, February 2-3, 2024

Join us for BOOKS AND BASKETBALL!

Our annual TPMS Books & Basketball fundraiser is around the corner on February 2 and 3! Join us on Friday, Feb. 2 at 6pm for the basketball game and on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 10am-1pm in the TPMS cafeteria for our book sale.

We can use your help with any of the following:

  • Ticket sales:

    • Student tickets are $3 for the basketball game and accompanying adults are free for up to three students. Ticket sales will begin during lunch the week of January 29 to Feb 2. Lunch ticket sales are cash or check only. 

    • Tickets may also be purchased at the door using cash, Venmo, check or Paypal.

    • We need parents to help staff the ticket sales. The TPMS lunch break is from 11:15 am -1:00 pm each day, and we will also need a few parents to help with ticket sales at the door. Please sign up here.

  • Book Donations:

    • We would love your used books! Please have your child drop them in the box outside the office labeled Book Sale, or drop your books on the porch at 225 Grant Ave or 409 Beech Ave.

  • Volunteers:

    • We have some truly awesome volunteers, and we need more, especially for Saturday’s book sale. If you are able to volunteer either Friday or Saturday, please sign up here for a shift.

  • Bake Sale:

    • We will also be holding a bake sale during the basketball game and book sale. Please sign up here to donate baked goods.

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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.