Citizen Science Institute - TMMS

09/24/2026

Hello CSI Families,

In lieu of this year’s Fall Parent Meeting and Potluck, we are going to combine our event with the schoolwide Open House on Tuesday, September 29.

All CSI families are invited to join the schoolwide ice cream social and opening remarks from administration from 5:15–5:55 PM.

From 6:00–6:45 PM, CSI will hold our parent meeting in the gym. We’ll share information about this year’s curriculum and field investigations, followed by a presentation from the CSI Parent Board.

Our CSI meeting will overlap with the Open House classroom rotations. You are more than welcome to step out for about 10 minutes to attend a presentation in one of your student’s non-CSI classes. If you’re unable to make those presentations, you’ll have another opportunity to connect one-on-one with each teacher during conferences the last week of October.

Thank you all for being flexible and patient as we figured out how to make everything work. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone!

-Marisa

09/22/2026

📣 CSI ANNOUNCEMENTS - CORRECTION

📅 The TMMS Open House & Ice Cream Social has been rescheduled to SEPT. 29th. We will hold our CSI Parent Meeting at that time. This is your chance to rub elbows with our rad Cosmic Guides, your fellow CSI families and your Parent Board. Enjoy a fun and informative presentation about the CSI program.
Expect more details through the Parent Square app.

👕 The CSI Swag Store is open! See our website for the link to order. For questions, contact [email protected]

☎️ Stay informed!

Parent Square

CSI Website:
https://marshallcsi.com

Family Events Calendar:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t3swwu_KnpeCZrjsn8NRyqtBg4QcBq-X/view?usp=sharing

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For general questions, contact [email protected]

08/25/2026

🎉 Welcome Back, Mustangs! 🐴❤️💛

The 2026–2027 school year is almost here, and Thurgood Marshall Middle School is getting ready for an amazing year!

📅 All-School Orientation — Friday, August 28

6th Grade:
⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 PM — Meet in the Main Gym for WEB team-building activities. Families can join students for orientation from 12:00–1:00 PM.

7th & 8th Grade:
📍 Orientation in the Cafeteria based on last name:
• A–G: 8:00–9:00 AM
• H–M: 9:00–10:00 AM
• N–Z: 10:00–11:00 AM

During orientation, students and families can pick up schedules, meet teachers, tour classrooms, take school ID photos, learn about athletics, purchase spirit wear/yearbooks, visit the library, and get important information for the year.

🏫 First Day Reminder: School doors open at 8:55 AM, and students are expected to be off campus by 3:55 PM unless participating in a supervised activity.

📵 Technology Reminder: Cell phones, earbuds, headphones and AirPods must remain turned off and stored in backpacks throughout the school day.

💻 6th Grade Chromebook Update: Beginning this year, 6th graders will use classroom Chromebooks that stay at school rather than taking a device home each day.

🏐⚽🏃 Fall Sports: Registration is open now! Volleyball, soccer and cross country begin September 8. Students need an updated sports physical and must complete registration before participating.

🍎 Meals: Families are encouraged to complete the free/reduced-price meal application if they may qualify.

📚 Attendance Matters: TMMS is encouraging everyone to Strive for Five — be on time for classes, every day, five days a week!

And a big WELCOME to our new TMMS staff members! We are excited to have you join the Mustang family. ❤️💛

Here’s to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year filled with learning, friendships, leadership and plenty of Mustang spirit!

Go Mustangs! 🐴❤️💛

06/03/2026

Hello 8th grade families,

We wanted to send a quick reminder about our 8th grade graduation celebration and BBQ on June 15th following the promotion ceremony. We know this is a busy time of year, and our original email may have gotten lost among the many end-of-year messages.

At this point, we have only had one volunteer sign up. In order for the BBQ to take place, we will need additional families to contribute food, supplies, or volunteer support. Without enough participation, we may unfortunately need to cancel the BBQ portion of the celebration.

If you are able to help, please consider signing up using the SignUpGenius link HERE. Every contribution helps make this a special day for our students.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Beth Auerbach at [email protected].

Thank you for your support!
Dillard, Phillipy & Condon

05/20/2026

Today!

05/06/2026

04/28/2026

Our co-parent group, the MCC, is hosting a fun community event this Wednesday, the 29th beginning at 6:00. Please come to the school's garden to enjoy some poetry & music. Everyone is welcome & concessions (pizza) will be available, on what should be a lovely spring evening!

Questions? Contact: [email protected]

04/14/2026

Please share!

3/24/26 Update: kiddos will receive their ticket packets tomorrow, so please keep an eye out!

The Marshall CSI Parent Board has teamed up again with the Olympia Film Society to bring 1986 classic, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to the community!

Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a comedy about high schooler Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) who fakes being sick to cut school and spend a day in Chicago with his girlfriend Sloane and best friend Cameron. While navigating the city in a borrowed Ferrari, they evade their suspicious principal and Ferris's jealous sister

Note: This movie is rated PG-13 with mild profanity and best for ages 12+.

“Life moves pretty fast,” so skip the box office! Order your tickets online at https://olympiafilmsociety.org/ferris/

General admission: $17.25
OFS Members $14.25

Can’t make it and prefer to donate instead?

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-movie-ferris-buellers-day-off

For questions, please contact [email protected]@gmail.com.