Greetings TSES Families,
We’ve had another successful week at TSES! This is a reminder that all HCPSS schools are closed tomorrow, 10/18/24. We will see our students back on Monday, Monday, October 21 starting at 8:30.
As the temperature continues to drop, we wanted to remind you that students will still be going outside for recess. Please make sure you send your child to school with a coat. All clothing needs to be labeled with your child's name to prevent it from being lost. If your child does not have a coat please, reach out to our Family and Community Engagement Liaison, Jenny Rothenberger @ jennifer_rothenberger@hcpss.org. There is also a free clothing give away this weekend, so be sure to check out the details below!
I hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
This week’s newsletter includes the following:
Important Dates
October 18 - HCPSS Schools are Closed - TOMORROW!
October 26 - Green Apple Day of Service @ 10:00
October 30 - Flu Clinic
October 30 - PTA Trunk or Treat
October 31 - HCPSS Schools Closed for Students - Professional Workday
Free Clothing Give Away this Weekend!
Please see the attached flyers for details on this weekend's FREE winter clothing give away.
English Flyer
Spanish Flyer
Family and Community Engagement Liaison Introduction
We would like to introduce Jenny Rothenberger, our new Family & Community Engagement Liaison. Her position is to help promote access and equity for all students and families and to help establish home-school partnerships. Her office is located across from the front office and is shared with Karen Purifoy (BSAP Liaison). Please stop by to say hello! Mrs. Rothenberger will be in the building Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, but this may change based on meetings and needs during the week. She is available via email and text so feel free to reach out if you have anything you think the school can help with.
Jenny Rothenberger
Family & Community Engagement Liaison
Jennifer_rothenberger@hcpss.org
410-313-6915 (school) 410-530-7394 (cell)
Family Needs Survey
As part of our commitment to the success of our families at TSES, we strive to help connect access to community resources that support financial assistance to our families. If you would like to participate in any of the programs for families in need, please complete the form below. Note, we are currently reaching out to families who will need support through the holidays, if you would like to be considered for support, please complete this form. This form is not shared outside of the school and answers will NOT be viewable or shared by other families completing the form. As situations change, you may complete this form as often as is needed.
TSES Family Needs Survey
If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact any of our liaisons:
Jennifer Rothenberger, Family & Community Engagement Liaison, jennifer_rothenberger@hcpss.org
Arlette Garcia Gill , Hispanic Achievement Liaison, arlette_garcia_gill@hcpss.org
Karen Purifoy, Black Student Achievement Community Liaison, karen_purifoy@hcpss.org
October Bullying Communication
Parents, Guardians, and Families,
October is National Bullying Prevention Month! We are spending time this month and throughout the year reminding our staff and students about the importance of preventing and reporting bullying. The role of our parents, guardians, and families is essential in addressing this issue with our students. StopBullying.gov has many great resources for adults and children related to preventing and responding to bullying. Please remember to reach out to your child’s administrator or counseling if you’d like to discuss anything further, and any acts of bullying can be reported through this form Report an Instance of Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation | Stop Bullying | Howard County Public Schools (hcpss.org). Thank you for being our partners in this important work!
TSES Super Singers
We are so happy to congratulate our students! Each week one student in each of our 3rd through 5th grade music classes is selected as the "Super Singer." Students selected demonstrate consistent excellence in the school RISE expectations and/or the music skills that are being taught (singing, playing instruments, creating, and moving are some of the skills).
Here are the super singers for the period of 9/10-10/8: Michael E.P., Joshua R.A., Cruz J., Owen D., Tremon B., Austin T., Maya B., Alison H.A., Brian T., Tara B., Cameron L., Victoria R., Jessy E., Douglas H., Sara A., Skylar J.F., Zori S., Maximus C., Jonathan Y., Rafaella B.C., Chase W., Aviela N., Christian H., Subhan M., Max C., Daxton T., Uriah C.R., Sunny M.
Family Engagement Team Meeting
We are looking for parents/family partners to come together to build consistent collaboration between home and school.
If you would like to participate in the Family Engagement Team (FET) at TSES, please complete the sign-up link HERE by Friday, October 18th. If you have any additional questions, please contact us!
3rd Grade Fundraiser
Once again 3rd graders are selling Joe Corbi's to decrease the cost of our Camden Yards field trip in May. This year, we will be selling from 10/7 until 10/28. Pick up will be 11/25, the Monday of Thanksgiving week, during our in person parent teacher conferences.
Support 3rd grade and have make your own pizza kits ready to go in your freezer for Thanksgiving Break!
Have family coming to town or going to visit family out of town? Share the link with them as well!
Every item purchased helps to reach our goal of 300 items!
Please buy, or share the link to the overall 3rd grade store.
Thanks for your support!
Team 3
Green Apple Day of Service
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 26th @ 10:00 for our Annual Green Apple Day of Service. We will be getting the garden ready for winter, weeding the gardens in the front of the school and picking up trash.
Registration is not required, but it will help us to have an idea of how many people to expect if you complete this form.
Green Apple Day of Service Form
If you have any questions, contact Lois Bailey at Lois_bailey@hcpss.org
Young Authors Contest
English:
The Howard County Literacy Association invites students in grades 1-5 to submit their original poems and/or short stories to the annual writing contest called The Young Authors' Contest. Please see the attached Young Authors' Contest Guidelines 2024-2025 for information about the rules and guidelines. Paper copies of the guidelines will be provided to students. All entries must have a completed YAC Cover Sheet sent as a PDF. Submissions may be emailed to Erika_Kennedy@hcpss.org by December 20, 2024. Contact Mrs. Kennedy with any questions. All Young Authors’ Contest information can be found on the HCLA website. Howard County Literacy Association welcomes parents as members. Visit the HCLA Welcome Page for information about joining.
Spanish:
La asociación de literatura de Howard County invita a los estudiantes de 1-5 grado a entregar un poema original y/o una historia corta a la competencia anual llamada The Young Authors’ Contest. Favor de ver el volante adjunto Young Authors' Contest Guidelines 2024-2025 para más información sobre las reglas y pautas. Una copia de las reglas y pautas se le entregará a los estudiantes. Todos los trabajos deben tener un formulario complete YAC Cover Sheet. Las presentaciones pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a Erika_Kennedy@hcpss.org antes del 20 de diciembre de 2024. Comuníquese con la Sra. Kennedy si tiene alguna pregunta. Toda la información del concurso se puede encontrar en el sitio HCLA website. La Asociación de Alfabetización del Condado de Howard da la bienvenida a los padres como miembros. Visite la página de bienvenida de HCLA para obtener información sobre cómo unirse.
Free and Reduced Meals Application
We encourage all families to check their eligibility. HCPSS participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, which provide families with significant benefits to help save money. Qualification is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential. All children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can get free meals regardless of income, and students from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. *The free AND reduced lunch price is $0!
Free and Reduced Meals eligibility provides discounts for summer programs, SAT, recreation programs, Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and internet programs. Other discounts are listed below. FARMs eligibility also may provide your school with much needed Federal funding.
Apply online now This helps TSES keep our funding as a Title I school. Thank you for taking the time to complete!
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