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Updated PTO Budget ‘24-’25
Please see link to updated PTO budget for the 2024-25 school year. Please reach out to our Treasurer, Amy, with any questions!
treasurer@tumwaterpto.org
PTO Community Meeting Notes
In case you missed the PTO Community Meeting, please see a link to the information that was covered! Community Meeting Details
There is so much going on at TMS as we sprint toward the end of the year. A few highlights:
State Testing is coming up - encourage kids to take the testing seriously, it matters for our school!
Art Literacy Training shifted to 4/16 at 6:30. Join the team to learn about artist Keith Haring. Teaching will occur April 21-May 9th.
Volunteers needed for TEMPO Play-a-thon, Monday April 7th, especially 12-3pm. Sign up in ParentSquare to help!
The week of May 5th is Staff Appreciation Week. There will be an opportunity to donate snacks & drinks to compliment the PTO funded staff lunch. Say thank you to both teachers & staff at TMS!
Other upcoming events at TMS: Beetlejuice Theater Production; Science Expo; 8th Grade Celebration; Field Day
TMS Information Night for New Families!
This Thursday, February 27th, we welcome incoming 6th Graders to Tumwater Middle School. This will be a great opportunity to tour the school and learn more about the year ahead. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about the PTO board and how to get involved!
TMS PTO Community Meeting Minutes
Please see link for February PTO Community Meeting minutes, plus a few highlights!
-5th Grade Fly-ups this week + family information night Feb 27th
-One final grant review March 6th
-Art Lit Training April 10th
-PTO Board Members & Committee Chairs Needed for 2025-2026
-8th Grade Celebration, June 9th, 2pm-4pm, volunteers needed!
Community Meeting:
Date: February 20, 2025
Time: 6:30-8pm
Location: Tumwater MS Library
Join the PTO Board!
Are you looking for a great way to get involved at Tumwater? Join the PTO Board! It’s an amazing way to be involved in the community, make a difference in our school and support our students. We’re inviting parents and guardians to consider joining the PTO Board for the upcoming school year.
We have the following open positions:
President – Oversees activities and committees, leads board and community meetings, and manages the grant program.
VP of Fundraising – Leads fundraising efforts during our fall Rising Tides initiative.
Treasurer – Manages finances, budgets, and reimbursements.
Each position is a two-year term, making them ideal for parents of current or incoming 6th graders. Additionally, both the President and VP roles can be shared—creating a great opportunity to serve alongside a friend (though it’s not required!).
Middle school PTO leadership is very different from elementary PTO—our structure, built in 2021, ensures that roles are manageable, well-supported, and stress-free. We serve with joy, and we’d love to welcome new leaders to continue our mission!
If you’re considering the role or have questions (no question is too small), please email president@tumwaterpto.org.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jan 23 PTO Board Meeting Minutes
Please see link for January PTO Board meeting minutes and a few highlights!
-Prinicipal Update
-Board Members Needed for Next Year (President, VP, Treasurer)
-Rising Tides Total: $54,698.96 as of 1/22/25
-Approved 7 new grants!! See link below for details.
PTO Community Meeting postponed to 2/20
In light of potential winter weather, our TMS PTO Community Meeting is rescheduled to 2/20 at 6:30pm.
Join us next week to hear from special guest, Elisa Schorr, Sunset High School Principal!
Meeting agenda will also include updates from Principal Smith and updates on other PTO happenings. Hope to see you there!
11/13/24 TMS PTO Board Meeting Notes
11/13/24 Tumwater PTO Board Meeting Minutes
We had a busy meeting with an exciting opportunity to approve almost $10K in grants for programs at our school! See below for all of the approved grants and a link to our board meeting minutes.
Approved Grants:
Classroom Headphones for the World Language Department $130
Alesis Multimix 10 Wireless for music classroom, $350
Rebounder Nets for PE classes, $560
Recess Balls for all grades for lunch recess, $500
Winco Gift Cards for Thanksgiving/Winter break community needs, $2300
Sensory aids & games for ISC, $450
Sewing Machines & Cricut machine for Design classes, $1841
Incentives for attendance program, $1090
Partially Approved Grants:
Garden Beds for Gardening Club to start a school garden, approved $1000 for 2 garden beds & supplies
Cooking Supplies for SRC, approved $240 for 3 months funding. If all of the money is utilized, SRC teacher can request additional grant for more funding
Peg Board for ADL skill for SRC, approved up to $500 for cost of peg board, shelves & reusable grocery bags only
Trophy for Spirit Competition, approved up to $225 for 3 grade-level trophies, Laura to suggest options
Total Grant Money Approved: $9,186
Thanks for supporting our school!
Nov 7th Parent Education Speaker Chelsey Goodan
Join us as USA Today best-selling author and speaker Chelsey Goodan brings 16 years of experience mentoring teen girls to speak to our most pressing questions as parents today. During two, not-to-be-missed evenings (11/7 & 1/29), Chelsey will cover a wide range of topics including navigating social media, anxiety and stress, friendships and social dynamics, the importance of consent and the power of words.
Her book, Underestimated, the Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls, was released earlier this year and has hit a firestorm of praise from the likes of Oprah, Hello Sunshine, Hoda & Jenna and Time. She also volunteers on the nonprofit board A Call to Men. Her two part series with Tumwater parents will be devoted to helping our students feel seen and heard while navigating these challenging years of teen parenting.
Oct Community Meeting Minutes
The October Community Meeting included updates from Principal Matt Smith, the Tumwater PTO Board, plus the Beaverton Police Youth Services Officer for Tumwater, Officer Mansfield.
Please see link for full presentation from the PTO Board: Presentation
For full meeting minutes, see link here: Minutes
Highlights:
Locker use for all & cell phone policy have both been successful so far this year
Rising Tides campaign has almost reached our goal and has had 160+ families participate
OBOB registration due Nov 22nd
First Art Lit Training, Oct 24th, 6:30pm!
Parent Education Speaker (funded by PTO), Chelsey Goodan, will be speaking on 11/7. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear a Nationally recognized author.
Community Meeting 10/15
Join us for the first PTO Community Meeting of the year, Tuesday October 15th at 6:30pm in the TMS Library. Hear an update from Principal Matt Smith plus an overview of the PTO’s plans for the school year. As a parent or guardian at Tumwater, you are automatically part of the PTO. Community meetings are a great way to connect with other parents, to learn how to get involved as a volunteer at Tumwater and to learn more about school overall.
Doors will open at 6:15, come early to mix and mingle!