Terrapin Tidbits
SY21 TCES Family Issue #34
TCES Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
A Week: May 3-7, 2021
Hello TCES Families,
It is TCES Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week (May 3-7)! We love our teachers and staff!
Through this Thursday, May 6, we are accepting store-bought, individually wrapped (when possible) snacks and treats to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them! Call or email our main office to schedule a time for drop-off. Many thanks!
Kindly,
Lindsay Brenfleck
Main Office 301-863-4044
Notable Dates
- Mon, May 3 - Fri, May 7: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
- Today - Thurs, May 6: Accepting Teacher/Staff Appreciation Snacks
- Fri, May 14: 4th Marking Period Interim
- Thurs, May 20: Hybrid B Field Day
- Mon, May 24: Hybrid A Field Day
- Fri, May 29: Two-Hour Early Release
- Mon, May 31: Memorial Day, No School
Classic Photography Proofs Available Online!
Parents/Guardians can now view proofs online. They will be available to view until May 28th.
If you would like to order for the first time or place an additional order, please follow these instructions:
Select this link.
Enter your access key code (you must have this number) and your email address.
There are multiple ways that you may have received the access key code.
Included in your prepaid order packet
Included in the proof envelope of the picture taken
Given to your student on the day of virtual pictures
Emailed to you from Classic if you provided your email for virtual pictures
Please contact Classic customer service if you cannot find your access key code, or if you have any questions. Orders will be mailed directly to your home address, so check for accuracy when placing the order.
Classic customer service phone number: 800 869 9515 ext. 112
Classic customer service email address: customerservice@classic-photo.com
Revised Outdoor Masking Guidance
Important Meal Bag Update
Please note that the following sites are available for curbside meal pickup. This change starts next week for the Wed, 5/5 distribution. Come grab a few days of healthy, tasty meals from these schools 11:30-1pm Wednesdays & Fridays!
SELECT THIS LINK to sign up to have your student who is attending school in-person receive take-home meal bags at the end of the school day for the following day's hybrid schedule.
Are You our Next PTA Treasurer?
Please email smverhaagh@smcps.org and towncreekelementarypta@gmail.com if you are interested in fulfilling this role. Thank you!
DISMISSAL Schedule Reminders:
3:40pm - Intermediate Bus Riders
3:45pm - Buses Depart
3:50pm - Intermediate (3-5) Car Riders*
*Parent Pick-Up Reminders:
- Arrive on time at 3:30 (primary) or 3:50 (intermediate). Space is limited!
- Enter vehicle lot, turn left, and drive to the stop sign in a single-file line.
- Remain in your vehicle. Your student will be escorted to your vehicle.
- Provide photo ID to our staff member.
Specials
All students (Hybrid and Virtual) will continue to have one class session with each specialist over a two-week period.
Hybrid Learners attend specials in-person when they attend school. Specials Schedules Links:
Virtual Learners attend one Live Specials Session (K-2nd 1:05-1:50) or (3rd-5th 10:50-11:35) during B Week.
2021 Service Academy Forum Details:
Health & Safety
SMCPS continues to track state-wide, regional and school system data related to COVID-19 and the SMCPS Recovery Plan. This site provides data related to confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Communication Methods
- School Telephone: (301) 863-4044
- Website: https://schools.smcps.org/tces/
- Twitter: @TCES_SMCPS
- School Messenger: phone, email, SMS (text messages)
- Previous Issues of the Terrapin Tidbits [LINK]
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Email: lgbrenfleck@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/tces/
Location: Town Creek Elementary School, Dent Drive, Lexington Park, MD, USA
Phone: (301)863-4044
Twitter: @TCES_SMCPS