April 25, 2025
MCC Meetings & Upcoming Events
Marshall Community Council (MCC) is our TMMS parent group, and we need YOU! Read on for opportunites to get involved.
Staff Appreciation Week is coming up! May 5th - 9th. We would love for parents to help support lunches that week for the wonderful staff at TMMS. All Main dishes have been taken care of - we just need help supplementing. Sign up using the link below. THANK YOU!
Here is the signup genius link:
**STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK SIGN-UP**
Staff appreciation breakfast meetings - donations needed:
Thursday May 8th
Thursday June 5th
Are you able to contribute any items for a staff breakfast meeting? You can drop items off the day before and Nicole or Andi will set everything up in the morning. There are approximately 40 people at these meetings, so anything (juice, yogurt, pastries, etc.) would be appreciated!
Here is the signup genius link:
**STAFF BREAKFAST SIGN UP**
SAVE THE DATES
- "A Taste of the World": Thursday May 8th in the cafeteria. This is a community building event and will be potluck style with families contributing.
- Staff Appreciation Week is May 5th - 9th. We will be asking for help with lunch donations all week (except Thursday, where there is a breakfast and evening event).
Please contact Nicole or Andi with any questions:
Nicole: [email protected]
Andi: [email protected]
Horticulture Club Native Plant Sale is Here!
Mark your calendars for May 1st, 3:45 to 6 p.m. for our annual Horticulture Club Native Plant Sale. Help support our mission to restore our local watersheds and build our nursery while beautifying your yard with some amazing PNW native plants. We have Nootka Rose, Salmon Berry, Thimble Berry, Oregon Grape, Snowberry, Red Elderberry, Ocean Spray, Lupine, Pestomens, Salal, and Bleeding Hearts. If you are looking for a tree, we have Sitka Spruce, Western Red Cedar, Pacific ShorePine, Giant Sequoias. ONE DAY ONLY!!! This year we also have Brandywine, Super Sweet, San Marzano, Beefsteak, and Roma tomato plants.
Remember, there are only two things in this world that money can’t buy…true love and homegrown tomatoes. All one gallon native plants are $5.00 each and tomatoes are 2 for $5.00 CASH ONLY.
We look forward to seeing you Thursday, May 1st after school until 6:00 p.m.
Chocolate Fundraiser April 21-May 2
For the FIRST time ever, TMMS students will have the opportunity to raise money for their school by selling World's Finest Chocolate! The fundraiser will start Monday, April 21st and run through May 2nd. Students must have a signed permission slip to participate and sell chocolate bars. Students can pick up one box at a time from the office at the end of the school day only. Money and permission slips can be dropped off to the office in the morning before school. Students must return their envelope of money to the office after selling the entire box. One box = $60.
Sell as many boxes as you want, one box at a time!
Sales benefit Thurgood Marshall ASB.
Track Registration Now Open! 
Sign up now for Track! This is open to students at ALL grade levels.
7th/8th grade Track runs May 5-30
6th grade Track runs June 2-13
See the website for more info and the link to sign up!
7th and 8th grade Track
Season - May 5- May 30
$40 fee
Cost is covered if student currently receives free lunch
Sign up now by on Final Forms
Physicals are required
Westside Track meet - date TBD
All OSD middle schools 7th and 8th -@OHS Friday, May 30.
6th grade Track
Season - June 2 - June 13
$20 fee
Cost is covered if student currently receives free lunch
Sign up now via Final Forms
Physicals are required
All OSD middle school 6th @ OHS Friday, June 13
Taste Around The World Event May 8th
Come to the inaugural "Taste Around the World" party at Marshall on Thursday, May 8th at 6:00pm, featuring a potluck dinner and performances. Bring a dish to share a family culture, heritage, or tradition. Contact [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering.
Measles Information &
MMR Vaccine Resources
Thurston County Public Health & Social Services is sharing this important resource: Measles Information & MMR Vaccine Resources Flyer (TC) to help parents understand the benefits of the MMR vaccine and how it protects children from measles, mumps, and rubella. Please feel free to distribute it within your community to support informed decisions and promote public health. Find more resources at www.thurstoncountywa.gov/measles.
Community Connections presented by the
OSD School Social Work Team
As we enter the month of April, we reflect on important themes that focus on growth, well-being, and community. This month, we recognize Autism Acceptance Month and raise awareness for Stress Awareness Month. These themes provide an opportunity to support one another, embrace diversity, and prioritize mental and emotional health.
Autism Acceptance Month 🌈
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to move from awareness to full acceptance
and celebration of neurodiversity. It’s a reminder of the importance of fostering
inclusive spaces where individuals with autism are respected and supported.
Resources:
● The Autism Society of Washington offers support groups, resources, and advocacy for individuals and families.
● Olympia Schools Supportive Education Council is a collective of caregivers,
teachers, & staff advocating for OSD students receiving support services.
● Autism Acres is a nonprofit that is dedicated to providing a free, safe, and
comfortable play environment for people and families who are impacted by
special needs.
● South Sound Parent to Parent is a nonprofit supporting parents of children
with a disability and professionals who work with them.
Stress Awareness Month 😌
April is also Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize how stress impacts our
physical and mental health. Learning to manage stress is essential for maintaining
overall well-being, and it’s important to seek support when needed.
Resources:
● The Crisis Clinic of Thurston/Mason Counties offers immediate support for
individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, or crisis situations. Website
● The American Heart Association has a Healthy for Good program with tips on
how to stress less.
CHS Sports Night May 7th / Swim and Dive
Join Girls Swim and Dive this fall! It’s a great opportunity to build community, learn self discipline, make friends before school starts, and train for winter sports. Swim and Dive is a no cut sport and we have swimmers of all levels. No prior swim experience necessary!
Come to Sports Night on May 7 from 6:30 to 7:15 at Capital or email [email protected] for more information.
Free Sports Physicals - Saturday June 7th at CHS
If you are planning to play a sport next school year, you will need a sports physical! Physicals are good for 13 months, so this is a great opportunity to get this done and be READY to play next year! Bonus -- it's FREE!
Important Dates
Mark your calendars for these important dates coming up!
April 28 - MCC meeting, 6:00pm
April 28-May 1 - MAP Testing
May 1 - Horticulture Club Plant Sale 6:00pm
May 5-9 - Staff Appreciation Week
May 8th - Taste Around The World event
May 9th - Spring Dance
May 21st - TMMS End of Year Concert at CHS
June 2-6 - 8th grade CSI at Camp Orkila
June 3rd - TMMS Choir sings at Rainiers Game
June 6th - 7th/8th Downtown field trip / 6th grade LOTT field trip
June 7th - FREE sports physicals at CHS
June 11th - OSD Band Bash
June 12th - TMMS Orchestra and Choir concerts
June 12th - 5th grade move-up day
June 16th - 8th grade promotion
June 17th - Last day of school/ Field Day!
Early pick-up procedure
A couple of reminders when picking up your student early:
You do not need to call the office ahead of time. Attendance will be adjusted at the end of the day for students who leave early. Please come to the attendance window to sign the student out. We will call them from class at that time. We are not able to call students down early or at a specific time, as it often results in substantial minutes missed from class. Please have your ID ready if asked. Thank you for keeping these things in mind and helping us ensure the safety of our students and accurate attendance reporting.
Attendance and School Contact Information
All absences must be reported to the school office within 48 hours or they will be marked unexcused. Note:
Email: [email protected]
Attendance Line (24 hour voicemail): 360-596-7603
Main office line: 360-596-7600
