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The STAMPEDE Newsletter
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January 2, 2026

 


Happy Friday Mustang Families,

Happy Friday Mustang Families,
The staff here at Thurgood Marshall would like to wish all our families a safe and happy holiday season.

We look forward to welcoming our students back next year on Monday, January 5th.

Thank you,
~TMMS staff
 



UPCOMING

Basketball Bash flyer

On Thursday, January 29th, is our 2nd annual Teachers v Parents Basketball Bash! Come out to cheer both teams on and raise some money for our parent group, which supports our school.

Want to play on the parent team?
Email Sabrina: [email protected]

 

Sign up for 7th & 8th grade Boys Volleyball!

7th and 8th grade Boys Volleyball starts January 12. Sign up using the Final Forms LINK
Season is January 12 - February 27. Practices are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:45 - 5:15. Current Sports Physical required. Participation fee is $60 (fee is waived for families who qualify for F&R lunch). Pay online or at the school.

 

 

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Y After School programming.....

It's FREE!!! YMCA Afterschool Program Highlights & Updates

Program Registration Now Open

Registration for the YMCA Middle School Afterschool Program is completely free!

Families can sign up online by creating a free YMCA account: Y Middle School Afterschool Program Registration Page

Or register in person during lunch with YMCA staff

Please note: Online waivers must be completed to reserve a spot in any workshop and can be completed online during registration.

We’re excited to kick off a fun year full of learning, community, and connection. We hope to see your student join us! Questions? Contact us at middleschoolprogram@ssymca.net

Interested in getting involved? If you’d like to volunteer as a workshop facilitator, click here: Middle School Program Volunteer Interest Form

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Save the Date: Olympia Reads!! Welcomes Author Renée Watson
In partnership with Timberland Regional LibraryOpening in a new window, Olympia Reads!! invites you to meet the award-winning author of Piecing Me Together, Love Is a Revolution, and Ways to Make Sunshine—Renée WatsonOpening in a new window!

This community event is part of Olympia Reads!!, a local initiative that connects readers of all ages with incredible authors to spark a lifelong love of reading. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Watson, who uses her writing to inspire and empower young people to find their voices and tell their own stories. On-site book sales by Browsers Books. Opening in a new window and an author signing will be available.

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (followed by a reception and book signing by the author)
Location: Olympia Timberland Library (313 8th Ave SE)

A special thanks to our amazing partners:

Browsers BookshopOpening in a new window

Olympia Education FoundationOpening in a new window

WEA ChinookOpening in a new window

Timberland Regional LibraryOpening in a new window

Lacey Loves to ReadOpening in a new window

All Olympia School District PTA/PTO supporters

 

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Important Free & Reduced Lunch Info
While Hansen & McLane elementaries are part of the grant program for free lunches for everyone, unfortunately, Marshall is not. If you believe you may qualify for F&R lunches, please submit a Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRPL) application ASAP so benefits can begin sooner rather than later.

You only need to do ONE application per household, even if you have students at multiple schools. Once it's been processed, you will receive an email and your eligibilty will be updated. To learn more about eligibility, please review the OSPI news release on completing the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application.

 

 

Office Contact info and early pickup procedures
Our office is open 8:40-4:10 each day; contact info is below. For attendance messages, using the attendance email is best: [email protected]. Please include your student's name and reason for the absence.

Please note that parents/guardians do not need to call the office if your student is getting picked up early. Please come to the front window and sign them out. We will call them from class at that time. For various reasons, we do not pull students out of class to wait in the office until they are signed out. Thank you for your understanding!

 

Important School Contact Info

Main Office: (360) 596-7600

Attendance 24-hour voicemail: (360) 596-7603

Attendance Email: [email protected]

Counseling: (360) 596-7604

Nurse: (360) 596-7608

 

 

Weekend Food Bags Sign Up food bag qr
TMMS is supported by All Kids Win who provides students in need with non-perishable food items each Friday. If you would like your student to bring home a weekend food bag, please sign up using this form. Please fill out one form per student at TMMS.

Food bags are not customizable and contents are subject to change. Here is a list of items most commonly included:

Crunchy granola bar

Microwave popcorn

Single-serving instant oatmeal

Single-serving milk

Single-serving mac and cheese

Single-serving fruit cup

Single-serving applesauce cup

3oz packs of ramen

5 oz can of tuna

15 oz can of chili

 

 

MCC Corner

The Marshall Community Council (MCC) is a non-profit organization composed of Thurgood Marshall Middle School’s families and staff, collaborating to build community and enrich Thurgood Marshall’s learning environment. Everyone involved in the Thurgood Marshall community is welcome to join. The bottom line is, WE NEED YOU.

We are always looking for volunteers and Board members to donate their time and talents and have jobs to fit even the busiest schedules. Keep an eye out for our sign up for TMMS staff breakfast meetings, requesting donations of food items. This will be available soon.

The MCC promotes: Communication between parents, family, community, students and the school, Family involvement, The raising and administering of funds for programs
that encourage students’ critical and creative thinking.

If you’d like to volunteer at school this year, please fill out volunteer paperwork through the OSD website. We must have this on file before you can help in our building.

 

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