HTES Tiger Times
Family Update: February 12, 2023
Principal's Message
Dear Tubman Families,
We had an AMAZING week at Tubman ES! This past week:
- We continued our celebration of Black History Month!
- Our PTA sponsored our first ever book fair!
- We celebrated the 100th day of school!
- Our 2nd graders had a soup cook off!
- We had so much fun at our Literacy and Math Carnival!
- We welcomed families for winter parties!
- We strengthened relationships and grew our brains!
I want to especially thank our families who donated to our book fair in order to make sure that every student went home with a book! We so appreciate you!
Go Eagles!!!!
-Dr. Griffith
We had so much fun this past week!
The moonbounce
The cotton candy
Dr Griffith and Mrs Thomas
Our PTA
Our PTA
Mrs Goulet & Mrs Mesina's class
Our students celebrated
Our 2nd graders
Our teachers and volunteers
Want to reinforce your child's learning of Black History Month and notable African Americans? Here are some resources below:
PTA NEWS
Scholastic Book Fair
THANK YOU to all our volunteers for making the first HTES Book Fair a huge success with every student receiving a book!! THANK YOU to everyone who donated money so books could be provided to all students.
There’s still time to shop the Book Fair online if you missed the in-person one the online book fair is open through February 19th. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/harriettubmanelementaryschool
February PTA Meeting/PTA Cluster Night
This month our regular PTA meeting will be replaced by the first Gaithersburg Cluster PTA meeting of the school year! The purpose of this meeting is to build our Gaithesburg community and support parents by talking about how to get involved in school. Spanish translation will be provided.
Date: February 21st
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Location: Gaithersburg High School (101 Education Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877)
All parents and caregivers are invited (PTA membership is NOT required). Please look for the Tubman Tigers PTA table. Please note there will NOT be a virtual option for this in person meeting.
Please see the agenda below:
Welcome from GHS President Mr. Dimmick
Hear from a panel of parents with opportunity for audience Q&A
Time to chat with Tubman Tigers PTA Board, staff and other parents
Tubman Tigers Facebook Group
Please join the Tubman Tigers PTA | Facebook group to stay updated on on PTA information and engage in conversation with other Tubman Tigers PTA members.
PTA Website
Keep up with PTA news on our website, www.tubmantigerspta.com! The website contains information about the PTA, events, and membership. Don’t forget to bookmark the page and check back regularly to find out what we’re up to and how you can get involved!
COMING SOON
- Save the date for Black History Month bedtime stories: February 21-23!
- March 15 is Tubman Walking Wednesday! More information will be shared soon
TUBMAN REMINDERS
Volunteering
All school day events and field trip require parents and other family members to have completed the MCPs volunteer training.
Please click here to complete the volunteer training.
COVID-19 Reporting
If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please complete the reporting form below.
Chromebooks to Keep at Home
If your child is in need of a device to keep at home for the school year, please complete this form.
Weekend Meal Bags
Saturday School
Families can register online at www.saturdayschool.org or bring the attached registration form to one of the physical locations on Saturday morning at 8:30am.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Dental Clinic
Piano Sale
MCPS REMINDERS
Please read more information here.
Every Friday at Tubman is spirit day! Click below to purchase your Tubman spiritwear!
School Calendar
- February 20: Holiday; No School
- March 3: Early Release Day for Students; Dismissal at 1:20
- March 15: Tubman Walking to School Day
- March 15: Early Release Day for Students; Dismissal at 1:20
- March 31: No School for Students