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October 20, 2024 Callout

Good evening Jaguar Families,

It was great having students back on campus this week in hopes of bringing back some form of normalcy to their lives.  Teachers engaged students in rigorous academic lessons, scholars were able to once again see their friends, and we ended Quarter 1 with all students able to participate in the staff vs. student volleyball game.  We hope this has made a difference for them, and you, during this stressful time for our community.

Please read the weekly updates email with information regarding schedule changes for volleyball, our cross country event, and basketball paperwork and tryout dates.  8th Grade students will be taking the PSAT this Thursday 10/24 and we will have a practice walkthrough for students on 10/22.  Please make sure your 8th graders are rested and best prepared for this assessment.

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

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

 

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Monday, October 21st is an A Day – Periods 1-4

 

 

Events/Updates/Meetings

 

*10/21 – CGS Program Review – TMFMS Media Center @ 5pm

*Center for Gifted Studies District Staff to support meeting with families

 

*10/21 –  Volleyball - TIME and EVENT CHANGE

Boys Volleyball –

TMFMS vs. AZALEA 6:00pm (Home Game)

*Game at TMFMS  6pm – Boys only

 

Girls Volleyball –

TMFMS vs. Mangrove Bay MS 5:00pm (Away Game)

*Game at a High School TBD  5pm – Girls only

 

10/22 – Cross Country Event – PCAC Meet (Event Time and Location Change)

*Event is at Dunedin High School

* Parking is $5

*Parents must provide transportation to and from event

*Girl’s MS Race to begin at 4:30pm

*Boys MS Race to begin at 5:00pm

 

10/24 – PSAT for 8th Graders – 9:40-1:00

*We will conduct a Practice Walkthrough for 8th Grade students on 10/22

*Student must bring a charged laptop and charger to school for this assessment

 

*10/28 – PTA General Meeting – 6pm – 7pm in the TMFMS Café

*7 Habits of Highly Effective Families – Presenter Lonnie Moore, from Leader In Me

 

10/31 – 11/1 – Basketball Paperwork Collection (8:30-9:00)

*These dates are for coaches to collect needed paperwork for athletes to participate

 

11/4 – 11/5 – Basketball Tryouts

  • Girls will Tryout at 8:00 am – 9:00 am
  • Boys will Tryout at 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm

 

*11/5 – All Pro Dad (Chapter Meeting) –Media Center – 8am-9am

 

*11/19 – All County Chorus Concert – Ruth Eckerd Hall

 

11/20 – All County Band Auditions

 

*12/11 – Winter Band Concert - TBD

 

 

Hurricane Relief Drive to Support TMFMS Students and Staff

Contact: Derrica Fletcher, MSW

fletcherder@pcsb.org or at (727) 552-1737 ext 2070

As our Jaguar community works to return to what was, we are seeking your support to meet immediate needs for our students and staff. PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING: Hygiene Products, Backpacks, School Supplies, New Undergarments, Clothing, and Shoes.

Please bring all donations to OUR FRONT OFFICE 3901 22nd Ave S St. Petersburg, FL 33711

 

 

Basketball Paperwork Collection and Tryouts

 

Basketball Paperwork Collection (8:30-9:00am) - 10/31 – 11/1

*These dates are for coaches to collect needed paperwork for athletes to participate

Thurgood students must have the following documents turned into the coaches or athletic coordinators to participate in any capacity with athletics:

Basketball Tryouts - 11/4 and 11/5

  • Girls will Tryout at 8:00 am – 9:00 am
  • Boys will Tryout at 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm

Contact Coach Gummo (gummob@pcsb.org) and Coach DeLeone (deleonea@pcsb.org with any question related to Basketball

 

Cross Country Meet at Dunedin High School – 10/22

Girls will start at 4:30pm

Boys will start at 5:00pm

Practices are still Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:20-5:15pm after school. This race is Tuesday 10/22/24 and will be our only race this season. Runners will race a 3K, just shy of 2 miles. The last day of practice is Wednesday, 10/23/24 to wrap up the season.

Meet Information: Event details have changed – location and time are different

o  Date: Tuesday 10/22/2024

o  Location: Dunedin High School

  • Parking is $5
  • Parents need to transport their athlete to the event
  • When parents and runner arrive, they will need to find our team camp spot and stay with the team until they race.
    • During this time, number bibs and pins will be distributed to runners.
    • We will do drills and warm ups.
  • Since this is our first meet, I am asking all runners to arrive no later than 8:30am so we can go through the motions together.
  • Girls Middle School race is at 4:30pm
  • Boys Middle School Race is at 5:00pm

This is the information page for the website that is helpful for parents: https://fl.milesplit.com/meets/640957-pcac-middle-school-cross-country-championships-2024

Please contact Coach Busse with any questions: busseb@pcsb.org

 

Cheerleading at Thurgood!

Practice: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:20-5:20pm

Please contact Ms. Fletcher @ fletcherder@pcsb.org with any questions.

 

VOLLEYBALL Practice for Boys and Girls  Team

  • The student that made the starting team will continue practices on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings from 8:00 to 9:00.
  • Students that did not make the starting team, but want to continue with their development may practice on Friday mornings from 8:00 – 9:00 am.
  • Contact Coach Gummo (gummob@pcsb.org) and Coach DeLeone (deleonea@pcsb.org with any question related to Volleyball

 

GoFan Sports Ticketing App – Purchase Thurgood Sports Tickets

All Pinellas County School’s will be using GoFan for tickets to games.  Either purchase early or right when the event begins.  You will simply show your tickets on your mobile device at the door.

Sign up is easy: DOWLOAD THE GO FAN APP on your device; search for Thurgood

 

ALL PRO DAD is Returning to TMFMS – November 5th @ 8am

All Pro Dad is Returning to Thurgood Marshall! Fathers and father-figures are invited to join their teen on the 1st Tuesday of every Month, at 8:00AM in the Media Center for refreshments, engaging activities, and meaningful conversations between dads/father-figures and students. A meeting credit can also be earned for your fundamental family requirements!

 

Take Stock in Children

The application period for families to apply for the Take Stock in Children program is now open.

TSIC Scholarships are awarded to Pinellas County public school students in grades six through nine with demonstrated financial need (students must be on the school’s approved free/reduced lunch list). Students are expected to maintain good grades, behavior and attendance.   Parents must agree to support the educational goals of the student and maintain good communication with the school, among other expectations.

Apply at  pinellaseducation.org/students

The funds can be used for college or a trade school.

This application period will close on November 30.

 

Join PTSA

Creating a partnership with families, students, teachers, staff, and local community members will continue to support the growth and academic excellence at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School.  Show your support and become a member of our PTSA by clicking this link: JOIN HERE - Givebacks

 

Report Instances of Bullying

Say Something - https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/say-something-tips/

Fortify Florida - https://getfortifyfl.com/

 

Dress Code

DRESSCODE GUIDELINES:

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. 

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.

 

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

Parent Directions for Morning and Afternoon Drop Off and Pick Up 

Drop off can begin at 9:10am and student must be picked up by 4:45 

For the 2024-2025 school year, we will continue to use the car line method that was implemented last year. This method was assessed by the City of St. Petersburg and was found to be successful. Parents of 6th grade scholars or new 7th/ 8th grade scholars, this will be slightly different from the summer camps. 

Please enter the car circle from 18th Avenue to 40th Street to 19th Avenue to our car circle. Exiting the car circle please turn right onto 19th Avenue and right onto 38th Street and left (access to 22nd Avenue, 34th Street or 18th Avenue) at 21st Avenue.  This will help in the entry and exit process.  Also, please pull all the way forward (around the curve) to drop students off and pick them up. Please speak with your scholar to keep an eye out for your vehicle and to walk forward. This will help us to team together to have a more efficient car rider line. Please be considerate and avoid blocking household driveways as you wait in line for student pick up.   Do not park on main roadways like 18th Ave S as citations can be provided by law enforcement.

All walkers and bicycle riders will exit the front of the building and use the sidewalk down toward 22 Ave. S, in order to be as safe as possible.  No walkers will enter/exit in the car circle.  Please do not drop students off in front of the school off 22nd Avenue South as this disrupts the flow of traffic and could be dangerous. 

The car circle gate will open at 9:08 AM and students can be dropped off officially at 9:10 AM.  If we begin to drop students off beginning at 9:10 AM and follow the flow designated by the description above, the process will improve each day.  

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 4:45 each afternoon. 
  • If students are participating in any ELP, Tutoring, Enrichment, or club opportunities, they must be picked up by 5:15pm.