Takoma Park Middle School

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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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Last PTSA Meeting of the Year and Board Elections

The most social PTSA meeting of the year – Tuesday, May 28 from 7-8:30 in the cafeteria!
Bring the family and join us for the last PTSA meeting of the year, where we will celebrate the achievements of our students, hold a PTSA board election, and have a potluck dinner.  So bring a dish of your favorite food to share and celebrate the end of the year with us!

Get involved with the PTSA!
The PTSA needs parents and caregivers to join the board next year so that we can continue to support TPMS staff and provide fun and educational events and activities for our kids.

Check out the available positions here https://www.tpmspta.org/ptsa-board-elections/. Please contact PTSA President Ramata Diop for more information: TPMS.PTA.president@gmail.com.