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March 9, 2025 Callout

Great evening Jaguar Families,

Each week we showcase our amazing students and staff.  Over the past two weeks we have had an opportunity to witness exemplar scholars in and out of the classroom.  Our most recent successes came with Pinellas History Day and Pinellas County Jazz Band Auditions.

We want to congratulate those that will represent Thurgood Marshall as they have been selected to perform with the 2025 Pinellas All County Middle School Jazz Ensemble.  Mia Fasso, 1st Chair Tenor Saxophone; Isaiah Robinson, 1st Chair Trumpet; Jayden Foderingham, 1st Chair Trombone; and Nevin Miller, 1st Chair Drum set.  These accolades are well deserved for these four students who engage with the student experience every day.

Pinellas History Day was also a success.  The following students were recognized for their academic success and will represent Thurgood Marshall in the 2025 Florida History Day Competition.  Congratulations to Owen McBride, 1st Place Research Paper; Maya Chia, 2nd Place Individual Documentary; Jayden Archangel, 1st Place Individual Performance; Autum Brame, 2nd Place Individual Exhibit; Maya Carrier and Ansley Gross, 1st Place Group Website; and Dalaney Spoor, Victoria Malm, and Maddox Tran, 2nd Place Group Website.  Thurgood Marshall had great representation at this event and these scholars absolutely deserve to move on to the next level at the Florida History Day Fair.

Please join us virtually on Monday at 6pm for our SAC and Learning Lab Meeting and Thursday, March 13th for our Spring Festival and Book Fair.  Mark your calendars to come and support our school community during these great events.

As always, 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, March 10th is aa A Day – Periods 1-4

Events/Updates/Meetings (*denotes a meeting credit being offered)

*3/10 – SAC/Learning Lab Meeting – VIRTUAL from 6pm to 7pm

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3/10-3/14 – Scholastic Book Fair

* Available to families during Spring Festival

*Students will be scheduled to attend the during one of their ELA classes this week

3/13 –Track and Field PCAC Championships -

* Field events will begin at 3:30pm

*Running events will being at 5pm

*For athletes that already qualified, parents/families are required to transport their students

*3/13 – TMFMS Spring Festival 2025 Spring Festival Flyer _Thurgood Marshall.pdf 

        * Students will be able to attend for the last portion of the school day

         * Families and Community Members will be able to enter starting at 4:30pm

3/17 – 3/21 – SPRING BREAK – All PCS Schools Closed

3/25-4/9 – All-County Jazz Band Rehearsals – 5:30pm @ TBD

3/24 -3/27 – Flag Football Paperwork Collection and Tryouts - Flag Football Tryouts.jpeg 

         * Specific dates for tryouts and practice will be provided

3/31– Flag Football Practices begin

* Practices will be Monday – Thursday from 4:15-5:15

3/31 - 4/7  – Writing Assessments for all ELA Classes

* Specific teacher testing days will be provided

4/9 – All-County Jazz Band Concert – Largo Cultural Center

5/16 – Gradventure – 8th Grade Field Trip (2pm-2am)

         * Tickets are now cheaper.  We have updated our flyer to reflect the new price.

* Thank you to those that helped support or Color Run fundraiser as this has helped to lessen the cost for families        OLD Price  $190   ------   NEW Price   $175

*If you have already purchased your ticket, please see Ms. Newsome for a refund of the difference.

5/24 – 8th Grade Formal Dance @ USF St. Pete (5pm-8pm)

5/29 – 8th Grade Breakfast and Graduation Parade

UPDATES AND INFORMATION:

NEW – Flag Football Tryouts and Practice Schedule - Flag Football Tryouts.jpeg 

* All students must have all paperwork completed prior to tryouts

            *Physical – must be up-to-date

            *K12 Insurance

            *Athletic Participation Form

*The above information is only required if you have not participated in athletics for Thurgood during this school year.

GIRLS Flag Football - Please contact Coach Jones @jonesph@pcsb.org with any questions

BOYS Flag Football - Please contact Coach Hughes @ hughesga@pcsb.org with any questions

NEW – Support our Drama Department for the Spring Musical

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/fund-the-spring-musical

NEW -  Clothes to Kids – Family Resource Clothes to Kids_Family Resource Flyer.pdf 

Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School works with a local organization where kids eligible for free and reduced lunch, or in crisis, can shop, for a week’s worth of clothes free of charge.  Please review the attached flyer if you are interested in this support and resource.

NEW – Raman Sales at Lunch – Fundraiser

Ramen Noodles will be sold every Wednesday at 1st and 2nd Lunches for $2

NEW – 8th Grade Panoramic Picture Sales

CLICK HERE! THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL MIDD. Photo

UPDATE:  DRESS CODE REMINDERS

We also want to remind students and families about dress code infractions.  We are seeing an increase in dress code infractions and this means detentions have become more frequent.  Please note that the most common instances of dress code infraction are due to students having rips, holes, or tears in their pants or jeans as well as shorts, dresses and skirts being more than 3 inches above the knee.  We will continue to enforce the dress code with these infractions, but need your help to reduce the instances of these infractions.  We want all students to have their free time before and after school, so if they arrive in dress code each morning, their day will be a success.

  • No rips, holes, tears in pants, jeans, or shorts even if no skin is showing
  • Shorts, dresses, skirts must be no more than 3 inches above the knee

Starting Monday, February 24th, teachers will be using a dress code form to provide to the grade level office where students will report for their infractions at the beginning of every day.  The Student Conductor system will then email the families and print a slip for the students for this infraction and the student will then report back to class.

STEM Club Updates (Cancelled on Mondays)

Beginning the week of January 21st, STEM Robotics Club (Monday’s and Tuesday’s) will now ONLY meet on Tuesdays in room 5-207. If you are part of the Monday Robotics Club and are able to attend Tuesday’s Club, we would love to have you. We apologize that we are no longer able to offer STEM Club on Mondays after school. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Greth at gretha@pcsb.org.

Street Parking during Drop off and Pick Up

*Please note that the safest place for student drop off and pick up is the car circle.  Many parents are picking up on the side of the school, however, there are street signs indicating locations where parking and stopping on the sides of the road are not permitted.  Please know that we are not able to control the local roadways and local law enforcement has issued tickets to drivers that are stopped orparked on streets where this signage is located.

8th Grade Activities and Events: 2024-2025 8th grade activities letter 01_10_25.pdf 

Please review the attached 8th Grade flyer as well as the contract for behavioral stipulations.  Each of these events are offered to all 8th Grade students, but seats are limited for some of the events.  Prices, dates, times, and details are provided for each event.

1/30 – 8th Grade Panoramic Picture

5/16 – Gradventure @ Universal Orlando (2pm-2am)

*$175 – Price Drop – We were able to use funds from our recent Color Run to help lessen the cost for families

5/24 – 8th Grade Formal Dance @ USF St. Pete (5pm-8pm)

5/29 – Graduation Breakfast for students (9:45-11:00)

5/29 - Graduation Parade for Parents, Families, and the Community (11:00-12:00)

Yearbook Pre-Sales

Pre-Order your 2025 yearbook!

$38 January 1 - March 31

We will have very limited books for sale when they are delivered in May

Use link below to Pre-Order

https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/job/515

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

NEW Canvas Page - https://forms.office.com/r/VhWjHg0ixr

Meetings will be on the 4th 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

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

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!

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.