TJMS PTA

11/19/2025

Thank you to our students, parents and staff for speaking at the recent school board meeting to advocate for TJMS as a part of the proposed Capital Improvement Plan! It’s time to .

Numerous community members are pressing the Arlington School Board for a firm commitment to either renovating or replacing Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Teachers, parents and students all pointed to...

10/14/2025

Hello Yellow Jacket Families!

Join us for an evening of food, games, and fall fun at this year’s TJMS Harvest Festival on Friday, October 24, from 5:30-8:30 PM in the Gym! 🎃🍁

A huge thanks to all the parents who’ve already signed up to volunteer and donate — you’re helping make this event a success! 💛

We still need volunteers for set-up, activities, and clean-up, plus donations of apple cider, and Haunted House props (cobwebs, strobe lights, etc.). Haunted House items can be dropped off at the main office by October 21.

👉 Sign up to help here: https://shorturl.at/31pG0.

Please note: This year’s festival will be held in the gym and is open to the Jefferson community only. Young children must be accompanied by an adult. Entry is free; Haunted House tickets are just $1 (sponsored by SCA).

03/21/2025

🍪🍪🍪 Order a cookie box using our link by April 20th and $10 goes towards our campaign 🍪🍪🍪

⚠️⬇️Details here⬇️⚠️

12/20/2024

🍩☕🍩We loved treating our AMAZING TJMS staff to a special winter breakfast. Thank you to all of the people who donated to our Givebacks Fundraiser (https://app.givebacks.gives/tjmsptsa/Campaign/Details) so that we could make this happen! The TJMS PTA would also like to thank Good Company Doughnuts https://www.facebook.com/gocoDough/ for their very generous donation as well! 🍩☕🍩

12/03/2024

Dear Families,

Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving and making a difference. Our TJMS PTSA is dedicated to enriching the lives of our students and staff by creating opportunities that inspire learning, creativity, and growth. To learn more about how your donation will impact the TJMS community, and to hear from our students about what makes our community so special, please view our Yellow Jacket Comeback: Support the Swarm experience: https://app.givebacks.gives/tjmsptsa/Campaign/Details?fbclid=IwY2xjawG70jVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHao3Y4YDWtY9ntidlJaE5Vlb5Kg1jo37iP3Tn2rhfYqUpTbEvAVEbfwqaA_aem_iUUETTdG12f_KCdx161MAQ

Our goal is $10,000. Can you help? Please share this post!

Thank you,
Your TJMS PTSA

12/02/2024

‼️Please Support our TJMS Community!‼️The 2024-2025 school year is in full swing, and the TJMS PTSA needs your help! Our PTSA is newly relaunched and we hope you will consider making a donation by December 20th. No donation is too small.

Your donation will allow the PTSA to support our TJMS community by:
✔️Providing a special holiday breakfast on December 20th to our dedicated TJMS staff;
✔️Funding classroom mini-grants to support special projects in the spring;
✔️Celebrating our hard-working teachers and staff with special treats during Teacher Appreciation Week in May;
✔️Providing quarterly Honor Roll celebrations for our students; and
✔️Sponsoring a vibrant community event for our families at the end of the school year.

Please donate here: https://app.givebacks.gives/tjmsptsa/Campaign/Details

11/19/2024

🍕Our November Restaurant Day is ⭐️TODAY⭐️ at Lost Dog Cafe (2920 Columbia Pike)!🍕
🍽️ Dine-In or Carry-out from 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm! Mention "Thomas Jefferson Middle School PTA" when you place your order and a percentage of your meal’s purchase will be donated back to the PTSA! Thank you for your support! 🍽️

11/17/2024

🍕Our November Restaurant Night is this Tuesday on 11/19 at Lost Dog Cafe (2920 Columbia Pike)!🍕

🍽️ Dine-In or Carry-out from 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm! Mention "Thomas Jefferson Middle School PTA" when you place your order and a percentage of your meal’s purchase will be donated back to the PTSA! Thank you for your support! 🍽️

⏰The full schedule is below. Add them to your calendar today!⏰

10/14/2024

TJMS PTA has launched a new spirit wear store! Enjoy a 25% discount across our entire website during the grand opening sale! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/97017

Sale Details
Sale Dates: 10/10/2024 - 10/28/2024
25% off all merchandise
Free shipping on orders over $75
Use code: SPIRIT25 at checkout!