Great evening Jaguar Families,

This week was filled with greatness! Teachers focused on rigorous lessons, Reading Intervention Programs began after school, our athletes completed their first ever season in volleyball, and our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Natasha Reed was celebrated at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.  It is great to be a part of this amazing community we call Jaguar Nation.

Basketball tryouts are tomorrow morning for both boys and girls.  We did communicate this with all students during morning and afternoon announcement this week.  We are sorry for the adjustment, but we needed to have all tryouts combined for consistency.

In the coming days and weeks we will have our SAC and Learning Lab meeting, a Dinner Theater Showcase presented by our Drama Department, an All-Pro Dads Chapter meeting, the Great American Teach In, and much more.

Please review the weekly callout email for specific details related to all events.

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!

 

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Monday, November 4th is an A Day – Periods 1-4

 

 

Events/Updates/Meetings

 

11/4 – 11/5 – TIME CHANGE - Basketball Tryouts

• Boys and Girls will Tryout at 8:00 am – 9:00 am

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

*11/11 – SAC/Learning Lab – TMFMS Café at 6:00pm – 7:00pm

*11/13 – Great American Teach In – 9:40 – 4:10

11/14 – National “Blue Out” Day

• November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
• Please wear blue to show your support and earn PBIS Awards Points

*11/14 and 11/15 – Theater III & Thespian Performance - Cafe

5:30 PM  Doors open for Dinner

6:15 PM   Thespian Musical & Performance Theater Showcase

7:00 PM  Performance of Murder on the 518

 

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

11/20 – All County Band Auditions

11/25 – 11-29 – All PCS Schools Closed

*12/11 – Winter Band Concert - TBD

 

 

TMFMS - Theater III & Thespians – 11/14 and 11/15 – Cafe

Proudly Presents:  Murder on the 518 & Thespian Showcase

• 5:30 PM  Doors open for Dinner
• 6:15 PM   Thespian Musical & Performance Theater Showcase
• 7:00 PM  Murder on the 518

Tickets:  $5 suggested donation or pay what you can 😊

Dinner:  $5 per plate includes pizza, drink, and cookie

Pre Order Your Dinner & Tickets Here:  Dinner Theater Flyer_11_14 and 11_15.pdf 

 

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

 

National Junior Honor Society

 

Meetings will be on the 4^th Thursday of every month

WHERE: Mr. Stone’s Room 5-214

WHEN: 8:30 – 9:00am

Please contact the NJHS Sponsor, Mr. Stone with any questions at stonema@pcsb.org

 

 

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:

• School Insurance https://www.pcsb.org/Page/15271
• Doctors Physical
• Middle School Activity Form https://www.pcsb.org/Page/40658
• 2.0 GPA or higher
• Great Attitude!!!!

Basketball Tryouts - 11/4 and 11/5 (Both tryouts have been changed to the morning)

• Boys and Girls will Tryout at 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Boys - Contact Coach Gummo (gummob@pcsb.org)

Girls - Coach Det. Thomas McQueen (thomas3211987@gmail.com)

 

 

Cheerleading at Thurgood!

Practice: Monday and Wednesday from 4:20-5:20pm

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

 

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 5^th @ 8am

All Pro Dad is Returning to Thurgood Marshall! Fathers and father-figures are invited to join their teen on the 1^st 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 18^th 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.