Tomahawk Creek Middle School PTA

Help Us Plan Teacher Appreciation Week!

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5th - May 9th, and we’re ready to start planning! This year is especially bittersweet as we prepare to say goodbye to staff transitioning to Deep Creek Middle School.

We want to make this week extra special with meaningful events each day, and we’d love your help! If you’re interested in joining the virtual planning meeting, please email [email protected].

8th Grade Parents!

We are putting together the 8th Grade Dance Planning Committee, and we need your help! If you’d like to lead or be part of the planning team for this special event, please reach out.

Email us at [email protected] or message us here to get involved. Let’s make this an unforgettable night for our 8th graders!

7th Grade Launch Event – Important Reminders!

🗓 Tomorrow, February 14th
🕡 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Check-in starts at 6:15 PM)
📍 Launch Richmond – 10903 Hull Street Rd

🎟 Wristbands will be handed out tomorrow to students who have:
✅ Purchased a ticket
✅ A signed waiver

🍿 Popcorn & Lemonade Provided!
🍕 Additional Food for Purchase:

Slice of Cheese Pizza + Slushie: $6.25
Slice of Pepperoni Pizza + Slushie: $7.00
À la carte: Cheese Pizza $3.00 | Pepperoni Pizza $3.50 | Slushie $4.25
Café Items Available: Hot dogs, chips, candy, chicken tenders & more!
🎮 Video game tokens may be purchased with cash.

🚗 Pick-Up Time: No later than 8:30 PM
🔹 Students will NOT be allowed to leave without an adult.
🔹 An adult MUST come inside the building for pick-up.

We’re excited to see everyone there for an awesome night of fun!

Tickets sales for the 7th Grade Jump Party end Tuesday, February 11 at 11:59PM. Use this QR code to complete the waiver (choosing Facility Rental Option 1) and buy tickets using the link below. Don't miss out on this fun event!

https://app.givebacks.gives/launch2025/Campaign/Details

Attention Deep Creek Middle School Families

The CCCPTA is partnering with DCMS feeder schools (including TCMS) to help establish a PTSA at Deep Creek Middle School before it opens in Fall 2025.

If you are interested in:
✅ Serving on the DCMS PTSA Executive Board Nominating Committee or
✅ Becoming an officer on the DCMS PTSA Executive Board

Make sure to attend one of two upcoming informational meetings!

If you have any questions about roles, time commitments, or general PTSA info, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].

Informational Session with Dr. Fillman.pdf

Check out the TCMS PTA Winter Newsletter!

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Don't forget to sign up for the 7th Grade Event on February 14th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Launch on Hull Street!

Visit the event page for all the details and to sign up.

7th Grade Launch Event 2025  

Every year, our teachers look forward to our annual "Souper" Bowl—a delicious soup luncheon we provide the day after the Super Bowl! Let's show our appreciation and keep this tradition going.

Please help us by signing up to contribute! Sign-up link in comments.

Due to a grill malfunction, we're unable to do Chipotle spirit night tonight. We plan to reschedule soon!

Congratulations to our lucky winners of the TCMS PTA Membership Raffle!

☕ Starbucks Tumbler and Coffee Set: Nichole Persinger & Stephanie Griffith
👕 Spirit Wear Hoodie: Marina Felix
🎳 Uptown Alley Free Bowling: Daniel Longest

Check your emails for details on how to collect your prizes. We will be raffling off more prizes throughout the year at our membership meetings!

The annual TCMS Cookie Exchange was a huge success thanks to our generous and amazing community! You all came together to make over 120 dozen cookies for our wonderful TCMS staff.

Thank you for your time, effort, and delicious creations—it truly shows what a thoughtful and caring community we have.

Shout out to Chrystal Oley Graybill for leading Hospitality and putting together this and every other teacher appreciation event this year!

We would love a few extra hands to help with our Teacher Cookie Exchange tomorrow! We need volunteers from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM to assist with setting up, distributing cookies, and cleaning up.

If you’re available to help, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting this sweet tradition for our amazing teachers!

We still need cookies for our Annual Teacher Cookie Exchange happening tomorrow, December 17th! 🎄 If you’d like to contribute, please drop off your delicious treats in the office by 9:30 am tomorrow morning.

Please use the Sign-Up Genius so we know how many cookies to expect! Let’s show our teachers how much we appreciate them with a festive variety of cookies! Thank you for your support!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A44A9AE2EA0FB6-53596330-holiday?fbclid=IwY2xjawHND9VleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSS0fD0cPjyHFz2F7EsVJjLgArcyWVw5noSx1xK0CCflsjCVC0B4PFNlFQ_aem_gLQYZrkAWu4CADFlWiiApg #/

Holiday Cookie Exchange 2024 On Tuesday, December 17th we will be having a Cookie Exchange for our teachers and staff at TCMS. Staff will be able to box up a baker's dozen of their favorite cookies to bring home for the Holidays. We will also box up a dozen cookies for each Bus Driver. Get creative, have fun! If possible, pleas...

Next week, we’re holding a Membership Raffle exclusively for our amazing PTA members! You could win:

Starbucks tumblers
Holiday coffee
Uptown Alley vouchers
TCMS Spirit Wear Hoodie

No action required to enter—if you're a member, you're already in the running! If you donate cookies to the Cookie Exchange, your name will be entered TWICE.

Not a member yet? There's still time to join and be part of the fun. Don’t miss out—sign up today and support our school community! Join here:
https://tcmspta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Who else is excited they don’t have to cook tonight? Take the night off and order MOD Pizza to benefit TCMS.

Reminder: TCMS PTA Meeting Tonight!

Join us virtually tonight for the TCMS PTA meeting! We know this is a busy time of year, so we’re keeping it easy with an online format.

What’s on the Agenda?

Staff Cookie Exchange
Other administrative updates
We’ll also have time at the end for open table discussions, so bring your questions for the PTA or Mrs. Thompson.

When: Tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Where:

meet.google.com

Tell us you have the coolest principal without telling us...make sure you ask your students if they spotted a special Elf on the Shelf around school today!

TCMS has a very magical visitor today! 🎄

🎄It’s Cookie Time!🎄

We’re gearing up for our Annual Cookie Exchange for Teachers and Staff on December 17th, and we need your help!

Each staff member will get to handpick and box up a dozen delicious cookies as a special treat. Let’s show them how much we appreciate everything they do!

Here’s how you can help:
👉 Bake (or buy!) a dozen or two cookies – creativity encouraged! From classic chocolate chip to festive holiday favorites, every cookie counts.
👉 Drop off your cookies at the main office:
📆 December 16th or by 9:30 AM on December 17th

Not a baker? No problem! Store-bought goodies are just as welcome.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A44A9AE2EA0FB6-53596330-holiday #/