Greetings TSES Families,
We have finished our second week of the school year, and I am so impressed with the excitement and engagement from our students. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Back to School Night next week on September 10 and September 12. Please see the details below in the "Important Dates" section.
As of today, we have 83% of our Family Files completed. If you have not yet completed your Family File, please call our front office @ 410-313-6915. Thank you for your help!
This week’s newsletter includes the following:
Important Dates
September 10 - TSES Back to School Night for Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grade @ 6pm
September 11 - Instrumental Music Orientation for Grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th @ 6:15pm (Virtual)
September 12 - TSES GT Back to School Night @ 5:30
September 12 - TSES Back to School Night for 3rd,4th, & 5th Grades @ 6:00pm
September 18 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early (TSES will dismiss at 12:15)
September 18 - PTA Meeting @ 6:15pm in TSES Media Center
September 24 - Title I Annual Meeting @ 6pm-7:30pm in the TSES Cafeteria
September 27 - Hispanic Heritage Celebration @ 5:30pm-7:30pm (Details Coming Soon!)
Title I Annual Meeting
Please join us for our Title I Annual meeting on September 24 @ 6pm. Dinner will be served and childcare will be available. Check out the flier for details. Hope to see you there!
Instrumental Music Orientation for Grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th
Parents of 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders interested in playing an instrument this year can meet our Instrumental Music Team on September 11 @ 6:15 via Google Meet. Click here for details.
Enrichment Clubs
It’s time to sign up for Enrichment Clubs! Enrichment Clubs are interest-based classes that take place at recess. They are open to all students in grades 2-5 and will begin the week of September 23rd. Check the online interest form for specific dates and times.
Students, who are interested in participating, need to fill out an online interest form: https://forms.gle/ynbMZkLggsRLG8XZ8 or use this QR code:
Completed interest forms are due by Monday, September 16th.
If you have any questions, please contact Marilyn Lepore or Alexis Dwyer.
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.
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 Community School and impacts our status as a Title I school. Thank you for taking the time to complete!
Columbia Association Points Program
The CA (Columbia Association) Points Program is offered to students in grades 3-12 enrolled in the Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS) program at participating schools. Students can earn a free CA membership for themselves and their immediate family through their grades and attendance.
To enroll your student, please complete the CA Points Enrollment Form. Online enrollment will close on Friday, September 27, 2024.
For more information, visit CA Points Program or email CAPoints@ColumbiaAssociation.org.
HCPSS Strategic Planning
Community members are invited to attend one of these meetings to help inform the system’s new strategic plan by providing their input about stakeholder values during this virtual, hour-long opportunity facilitated by HCPSS staff. No registration is required.
