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July 21, 2024 Callout

Good evening Jaguar Families,

This is Kevin Schottler, Principal, of Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School with reminders and updates for the last few weeks of summer.  

Our new social media sites are up and running.  Please follow the newly branded Jaguar Nation on Facebook and Instagram.  7th grade Immunizations must be updated prior to the 1st day of school.  Our Gifted Bootcamp is July 31st and our 6th Grade Fundamental Bootcamp is August 1st.  Please access the flyers and links in the email I have sent to register for these events.  The email will also include PTA recruitment, required information and documentation for athletic participation, student cell phone policies, student hours as well as drop and pick up with maps, and dresscode information to best prepare families who would like to use tax free back to school shopping days between July 29th through August 11th.

If you have any questions, please call the school at 727-552-1737 during normal operating hours.

Have a great rest of your weekend, thank you for your time, and Go Jaguars!

 

Please Follow Thurgood Marshall MS on our NEW Social Media Sites:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560634030000&mibextid=ZbWKwL

https://www.instagram.com/thurgoodmarshallms?igsh=aXVranI3MzdyM3pv

 

 

Upcoming Events (*denotes opportunity for parent meeting credit) - Calendar Draft - 24.25 TMFMS Meeting Calendar.docx 

7/31 – 6th Grade Gifted Bootcamp -  8am – 2pm - (REGISTER Here - TMFMS Boot Camp Flyer 24 PDF.pdf )

  • 6th Graders, and NEW 7th and 8th Graders, in the Center for Gifted Studies can attend
  • A sign up form will be provided in early July for Registration

8/1 – 6th Grade Fundamental Bootcamp – 9am – 12pm - (REGISTER Here - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BZM8c9c5GkaGb_3ye_PH_1gtIwnBaWJOjKDF7YKSKhJUOTFMMDhLMlE0WTc5OUVJTDEwMUhPWFQwTS4u )

  • All 6th Grade students can attend (even CGS students
  • 7th and 8th Grade Students NEW to Thurgood can also attend
  • A sign-up form will be provided in early July for Registration

8/2 – Teachers and Staff Return from Summer Break

8/8 – 7th and 8th Grade Schedule Distribution – 11:00am – 12:00pm

  • Schedule Pick Up in the Main Hall (students can practice finding their classes)
  • Locker/Lock sales in the Gym 11:00 – 12:00
  • PE Uniform Pre-Order in the Gym from 11:00 – 12:00

*8/8 – 6th Grade Orientation (NEW 7th/8th Graders)– 2:00pm–3:30 pm café

  • 7th and 8th Graders NEW to Thurgood are also welcome
  • Meet and Greet with teachers, counselors, and administration (2:00 – 2:30) in the Cafe
  • Review of Guidelines for Success Presentation
  • Schedule Pick Up in the Main Hall (students can practice finding their classes)
  • Locker/Lock sales in the Gym from 2:30 – 3:30
  • PE Uniform Pre-Order in the Gym from 2:30 – 3:30

8/12 – 1st Day of School for all Students

*9/12 – Back to School Night/Open House

 

 

Updates and Information:

 

PTA Information - WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

  • We will continue to provide an excellent learning experience for our students with the support of our members. As a member of the TMFMS PTSA, you are a voice for our kids and part of the largest child advocacy program in the world. It really is a rewarding experience!

Whether a new PTSA member or a returning member, we thank you for your contributions, time, and commitment to our organization, our teachers, and most importantly, our students! I encourage each of you to become a part of our team! Join Online: link will be updated soon!

    • Student Membership $5.50 (student membership must accompany parent/guardian membership)
    • Parent/Guardian Membership $8.50
      • Volunteering: share your talents with our school. By getting involved, you will be part of the solution, helping to make positive change. Please be sure you are a registered volunteer (information can be found at www.pcsb.org/volunteerregistration). Remember if you registered last year, you must log on and renew your registration by answering a few questions.
    • On behalf of the TMFMS PTSA Board, I thank you for helping to make every student’s potential a reality. 

 

7th Grade Immunizations - Current 6th Grade Students

*Required Immunizations going into 7th Grade

The State of Florida requires students entering the 7th grade to have the TDAP (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) booster before the first day of school in August.

  • Contact your child’s pediatrician for an immunization appointment.
  • The Florida Department of Health provides required immunizations at NO COST, and
  • Turn in your FL Certificate of Immunization (form 680) to your school’s Data Management Technician, in the front office, before school starts in August.

 

Athletics at Thurgood Marshall – This is the first year that Fundamental Schools in Pinellas County are able to host sports teams.  This is an exciting new venture and we know this will help propel our school to the next level while providing the needed student experience for all.  The following opportunities will be provided to both boys and girls at Thurgood Marshall during the 2024-2025 school year:

  • Boys and Girls Cross Country (Fall)
  • Boys and Girls Volleyball (Fall)
  • Boys and Girls Basketball (Winter)
  • Cheerleading (Winter)
  • Boys and Girls Track and Field (Spring)
  • Boys and Girls Flag Football (Spring)

Thurgood, students must have the following to participate in any capacity with athletics:

 

Dress Code

DRESSCODE GUIDELINES:

  • The dress or grooming of a student should be neat and clean and not disruptive to the classroom atmosphere, educational process, or unusually distracting to others.
  • Students should wear clothing as designed to be worn; pants and skirts must be worn at waist level.
  • Students violating the dress code will be sent to the office to call their parents and request a change of clothing, when necessary.
  • The student may be issued a detention for repeated violation of the dress code policy. Repeated violations are considered defiance and may result in a referral to the school’s Intervention and Appeals Committee.

The administration shall be the final judge as to the neatness and cleanliness of wearing apparel and whether such apparel is appropriate, disruptive, distracting, or in violation of health and safety rules

 Fundamental Dresscode

ACCEPTABLE Dress        

  • Dresses or Skirts: Knee Length, No Shorter Than 3” Above Knee.
  • Top of the Slit in a Skirt May Be No More Than 3” Above Knees.
  • Shirts, Blouses, and/or Sweaters for Both Boys and Girls Must Cover the Midriff.
    • While hoodies hare permitted to wear, the hood shall never be worn on campus
  • Athletic Shoes, Sneakers, and Shoes with Heels and/or Straps
    • All Shoes Must have a Permanent Back
  • Pants, Jeans, and Slacks are all permitted
    • no holes, rips, tears, or frays
  • Uniform style shorts are solid in color with a canvas material like khakis
  • Clothing As Outlined in Announcements for Special Events 
  • Sleeves Are Required for Both Girls and Boys

 Fundamental Dresscode

UNACCEPTABLE Dress         

  • No Hats, Visors, bandannas, sunglasses, or head coverings
  • No non-uniform shorts, athletic shorts, PE shorts,  or cargo style shorts
  • No Dresses, Shirts, or Blouses that Bare the Midriff
  • No Culottes or Skorts Worn More Than 3” Above the Knee
  • No Tank Tops or Sleeveless Tops
  • No Flipflops, Crocs or Similar Style Shoes, Sandals or Shoes Without Back Straps 
  • No See-Through Clothing 
  • No Halter Dresses or Tops with Plunging Necklines
  • No Clothing or Vintage-Style Jeans with Holes, Cuts, Rips, Tears (Even If No Skin Is Visible)
  • No Sunglasses Inside (cannot be worn on head as an accessory)
  • No Visible Body Piercing (Except Ears)
  • No Clothing Disruptive to The Learning Environment
  • No Exposed Tattoos (Real or Drawn)
  • No Neck Collars, Dog Collars, or Other Heavy Chains
  • No Clothing and/or Jewelry Depicting Profanity, Violence, Weapons, Sexually Suggestive Signs or Symbols, Drugs, Tobacco, Alcohol, or Cult Gang Groups, Clubs, Organizations, Activities
  • No Pajamas, Sleepwear, Slippers, or Other Pajama Type Attire
  • No Pencil Skirts, Spandex/Form Fitting Pants, Or Leggings, jeggings, or athletic spandex pants
  • No Pants Rolled Up or Above the Ankle.

 

Cell Phone Policy – Phones are to remain AWAY ALL DAY!.

A student may possess a cell phone and/or other electronic devices, but they must be powered off and concealed from view during school hours.

Phones that are out in any school setting can be confiscated and provided to the front office where a parent will have to pick up.  Phones that are confiscated will not be handed back to students at the end of the day.  Students may use phones in the morning as they wait to enter the building, but once they enter for breakfast, the phones are put away.  Students are also permitted to use phones after school ends as they wait for buses and parent pick up.

What if I need to speak to my child during the school? - 

What if my child needs to communicate with me during the school day? - 

 

School Hours and Parent Car Circle for Daily Drop Off and Pick Up

School Hours – Student hours are from 9:40 – 4:10 Monday through Friday

  • Students can be dropped off by parents in the car circle located behind the school off of 19th Ave South.   The car circle is the best place for student drop off and pick up to ensure their safety.
  • Students should not arrive to campus before 9:10 each day. 
  • Students will be permitted to enter campus at 9:10 each morning where they will report to the cafeteria for breakfast. 
  • Students must be picked up by 4:40 each afternoon. 
  • If students are participating in any ELP, Tutoring, Enrichment, or club opportunities, they must be picked up by 5:15pm. 

Car Circle Map

See the attached link for a map of the car circle and surrounding streets: TMFMS Car Circle Map (1) (002).jpg 

 

Parent Meeting Requirements - More events and dates are still to come!

Meeting Calendar Draft - 24.25 TMFMS Meeting Calendar.docx 

Parent Meeting Responsibilities Parents/guardians are required to attend eight Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA), or School Advisory Council (SAC), or other approved meetings and activities that promote authentic parental involvement as approved by the Principal.  Not all meetings will be mandatory as a variety of meeting credit options will be provided on the yearly meeting/events calendar.  Options will include, but are not limited to:

  • PTA/SAC/Learning Lab Meetings
  • Showcase or Discovery Nights
  • Volunteering
  • Mentoring
  • Performances
  • Athletic Events
  • Awards Ceremonies
  • Festivals and School-Wide Events