Tilghman Tiger Talk
October 22, 2021 Principal Update
2021-2022 School Year
Dear Tilghman Families,
Here are a few updates and reminders to keep you informed.
Red Ribbon Spirit Week (October 25th-29th):
This year's Red Ribbon Week theme is: Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free.
The theme is a call to action to speak out in support of healthy choices. It also serves as a reminder that we are all empowered with shaping the communities around us through positivity, bravery, and strength. By staying drug free, we show others how much we value ourselves, our health, our community and our future. In addition to our daily Red Ribbon announcements, Ms. Cronin will be sharing lessons with 4th and 5th grades. In recognition of this important educational week, we have created a spirit week to accompany our work. See the poster below.
Early Dismissal:
October 29th is an early dismissal day (12:05). It is also the end of Quarter 1. Teachers will be using this time to finalize grades. Report cards will be issued on November 5th.
Attendance:
While we are encouraging families to keep their students home when they are sick, it is essential that students come to school when they are well. TCPS is enforcing the county's attendance policy. If there is a specific challenge your family is facing to get your student to school, please contact Logan Charest (logan.charest@talbotschools.org) or Jessica Cronin (jessica.cronin@talbotschools.org) so we can support you.
PTO Fundraisers:
Please contact Faith Mitchell (faith.mitchell@talbotschools.org) ASAP to order your mums for delivery on October 29th. Please reach out to Jess Weems, PTO President, if you have any questions.
Drills:
Throughout the year, we practice various drills that help us prepare for a variety of situations. Drills include: fire drills, severe weather drills, and evacuation drills. To date, we have almost completed our fall drills. At times, our TCPS Safety Team and School Resource Officer are in attendance and provide us feedback. Please reach out if you have any questions about our emergency drills.
Illness:
Please keep your child home if she/he is not feeling well and let the school nurse and your child's teacher know (Nurse- tbatley@talbotschools.org). If your child is awaiting COVID test results he/she should remain at home until a negative test result is received even if there are no symptoms. You will need to forward a copy of the PCR test results in order to return to school. TCPS follows strict guidance from the Talbot County Health Department on quarantine procedures when a student is sick or exhibits Covid-19 symptoms. In addition, please make sure you send a parent or doctor's note if your child is absent for any reason.
Please see the TCPS chart and link that shows Covid cases and quarantined students by TCPS school below.
https://tcps.k12.md.us/students-and-families/covid-19-information/
Quarantined Students:
If students are required to quarantine, teachers will be providing work for students to complete and will reach out to assist during student absences. Please contact the school to make arrangements for picking up work. Teachers may also be reaching out to set up Zoom meetings for instructional purposes.
Thank you for taking necessary precautions and keeping students home when they are sick.
We appreciate your willingness to take your child/children to the doctor and to get the PCR tests when necessary. These decisions help us all stay safe and healthy!
If you have specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!
#smallbutmighty #herecomesthesun
Ms. Kelly Murdoch, Proud TES Principal
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2021 PTO Fall Fundraisers
TES PBIS PAWS
RECOGNITION OF SEPTEMBER PAWS
Practice Kindness- Mario McAuliffe, Lacey Graves, Millie Reiss, Mackenzie Fletcher, Kennedy Smith, Lianna Miller, Cameryn Rehbein
Accept Responsibility- Caleb Fluharty, Brady Gottleib, Katalina Fogler, Tristen Warnke, Leif Lubin, Autumn Henckel, Charlie Poore
Work Hard- Michaela Parker, Sutton Harrison, Coleson Ozman, Brody Poore, Colton Lee, Liam Sanchez, Liam Coen Carroll
Support Others- Bennett Fish, Everett Wilson, Finley Mister, Quinn Sadler, Addison Foster, London Davis, Kassidy Orr
ALL TCPS STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR THE ENTIRE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR!
TES October Lunch Menu
Important Upcoming Dates
October:
- 10/25-10/29- Red Ribbon Spirit Week
- 10/27- Picture Day
- 10/29- Early Dismissal 12:05 p.m.
- 10/29-End of Quarter 1
November:
- 11/5- Quarter 1 Report Cards Issued
- 11/10- Early Dismissal (12:05 p.m.)
- 11/11- Veterans Day, No School for Students-Teacher Inservice Day
- 11/12- NO SCHOOL- TCPS Closed (Waterfowl Festival Weekend)
- 11/15-11/19- American Education Week
- 11/19- TCPS Education Foundation Mission Possible Event 5-8 p.m. (Tickets must be purchased)
- 11/24-11/28- Thanksgiving Break
December:
- 12/16- Quarter 2 Interim Ends
- 12/22- Quarter 2 Interims Issued, Early Dismissal 12:05 p.m.
- 12/23-1/2- TCPS Winter Break
Tilghman Elementary School
Email: kmurdoch@talbotschools.org
Website: https://tcps.k12.md.us/
Location: 21374 Foster Rd, Tilghman, MD 21671, USA
Phone: 410-886-2391
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tilghmanelementary