We encourage parents to volunteer in whatever capacity they can. Please explore this section to learn how you can volunteer for either long or short term roles.
Our school community is successful thanks in part to our families who, both physically and financially, support staff and students.
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The Building Leadership Team (BLT) is tasked with collaborative work in the areas of academic achievement, school budget and professional development. The Bylaws and Task Matrix (last updated August 2017) offer more explanation. The school Principal and Assistant Principal are permanent members, joined by staff and parent representatives who serve terms of two school years. …
Overview Equity Action Team initiatives at Thurgood Marshall grew out of a staff “Equity Team” created in 2014-15 to better ensure that the school offers all students equity in educational opportunities. The fact that TM hosts three distinct programs – Scholars, Accelerated Curriculum Scholars [aka Highly Capable Cohort] and PEACE Scholars – offers challenge and …
Tutu’s Pantry is an FTME program that provides families with food for weekend meals during the school year and with a Thanksgiving meal in November. The pantry program is currently paused until parent volunteers are allowed to return to school. In the meantime, Backpack Brigade is providing weekend bags through Thurgood Marshall’s Family Support Worker. …
The Bullpup Parents Group is for every parent and guardian at Thurgood Marshall! No signup is needed. WHAT is the Bullpup Parents Group? An informal, online and in-person social group with the purpose of sharing ideas, thoughts, and issues pertaining to our children’s school experience. WHY a Bullpup Parents Group? In a school as large …
The PTA helps coordinate and publicize volunteer needs that range from one-time brief tasks to year-long commitments. Without the thousands of hours contributed by students, staff, parents and other community members, Thurgood Marshall wouldn’t be the outstanding school it is. If you have a special talent to contribute, let us know! OR, if you want …
Update, July 2020: At our June 2019 meeting, we voted to adopt a new name (“Friends of Thurgood Marshall Elementary”) and to discontinue our formal affiliation as a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) in order to remove the barrier of membership fees and forms for families to participate fully in all aspects of our school community. …
The first known 5th-Grade Legacy Project was a mural that in 2011 transformed an otherwise bland hallway with an explosion of images. Since 2013, the 5th grade has annually produced a large-scale artwork or other project to help make Thurgood Marshall even more special. Parent/guardian volunteers, with assistance from the PTA and staff, lead the …
Friends of Thurgood Marshall Elementary (FTME) Board Volunteer Positions Note: Board members are expected to attend Friends of Thurgood Marshall Board Meetings (6 during the calendar year) and general meetings (typically 4 during the school year). In the spring, the FTME membership elects the next year’s officers: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Positions are …
The Black Family Advocacy Support Group (BFASG) works to create a safe, supportive place for parents and students to voice concerns and/or offer suggestions to make the school environment more welcoming to Black families. The group is identifying ways to effect positive change. Meetings feature guest speakers and special topics to help everyone stay engaged with …
Bullpup Dads is making it easier for men to have an impact on our student’s education. This informal group, started in 2017-18, is open to any father-figure in the life of a TM student. (That includes dads, grand-dads, uncles, step-dads, foster dads and adult brothers.) What does Bullpup Dads ask from you? Small amount of volunteering …
