TVMS News
January 6, 2023
Greetings TVMS families and Happy New Year!
As we approach the end of Quarter 2, with only 2 weeks remaining, it's essential to ensure that your child's grades accurately reflect their efforts. Now is a great time to check Canvas for their current grades and verify the completion of all assignments.
Your continued support is invaluable to our students' academic success.
Thank you,
Mrs. Denise Young, Principal
Important Dates
JANUARY
Monday, January 8- MOD Pizza Fundraiser
Wednesday, January 10- TVMS Spelling Bee
Monday, January 15- School Closed- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 16 (New Date)- Incoming 6th Grade/ New Student Orientation, 6PM
Wednesday, January 17- Half Day for Students, Professional Work/ Wellness day
Friday, January 19- End of Quarter 2
Tuesday, January 23- PTSA Meeting (Virtual only)
MOD Pizza Fundraiser, Columbia Mall- Monday, January 8, 2024
10:30 AM- 10:00 PM
Funds earned will go towards supporting the TVMS Music Department.
Important Immunization Requirements for 2024-2025 School Year - 7th Grade Students
Effective the first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year, 1 dose of Tdap vaccine and 1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) are required by the state of Maryland for all students entering grade 7. Many students may have already received these immunizations, but the Health Room may not have the updated immunization record. Please contact your student’s doctor and send or fax an updated copy of your student’s immunizations to the Health Room or schedule an appointment to have your student receive these immunizations. Our fax number is 443-973-5510. The Health Department provides immunization opportunities for kids who are not up-to-date on school-required vaccinations. Call the Health Department at 410-313-7500 for more information and to schedule a vaccination appointment for your child.
If you have further questions, please email Cheryl Harris, TVMS School Nurse, at cheryl_harris@hcpss.org.
Guilford Park High School Gifted and Talented Program Information Night
TVMS 8th graders who will go to Guilford Park next year are invited to attend the virtual Gifted and Talented Program Information Night on Tuesday, January 9th from 7:00-8:00 PM. Learn about the Independent Research course available to all students and the Intern/Mentor Program available to juniors and seniors. The google meet code is meet.google.com/nzu-jvpz-ftg, For more information, you can also visit the GPHS G/T Program website or contact Allison Miller at allison_miller@hcpss.org
Reminder--High School Course Registration night at OMHS, Monday January 8th
Informational Sessions: Media Center, multiple locations
6:00 PM -- Jump Start and Dual Enrollment with our OMHS Dual Enrollment Lead Teacher and CC Teachers
6:30 PM -- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Presentation with the HCPSS CTE Coordinator and our OMHS CTE Team Leader
6:30 PM -- Apprenticeship Opportunities and High School Course Planning with our OMHS College and Career Readiness Advisor
Scheduling Night Extravaganza
7:00 PM -- Scheduling Presentation for Students and Families, Auditorium
7:30 PM -- Electives Fair with Teachers and Team Leaders, Cafeteria
7:40 & 7:50 -- School Tours (optional)
Reminder--High School Course Registration for 8th Graders
High school course selection for the 2024-2025 academic year will open Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 at 8:00 AM, and run through Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM, for current 8-11 grade students.
Beginning Dec. 18, students may view teachers’ course recommendations, and submit course requests and alternate requests by logging into Synergy, selecting Course Request from the left panel, and following the directions online. Parents/guardians may view course recommendations by logging into HCPSS Connect Synergy but cannot add course requests; this must be completed through the student’s account. General course registration information is available online.
Students or parents/guardians with any questions should contact their school counselor, Mrs. Follmer, Allison_Follmer@hcpss.org
BSAP Saturday Math Academy
The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Spring Session is approaching!
This year, the BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12 based on course availability. Registration will take place online Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.- until capacity is reached. Class space is limited. Families can register by accessing the HCPSS Connect WebsiteLinks to an external site.. For more information, please visit: https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2023/12/black-student-achievement-program-bsap-saturday-math-academy-spring-2024-program/Links to an external site..
TVMS PTSA
Please consider joining the TVMS PTSA. Your membership does not commit you to any work- your membership helps support our activities!
To become a supporting member, please sign up here.
Support our Den Dollar Store! Students earn Den Dollars for following TVMS PRIDE expectations and can turn them in for prizes. Our Den Dollar store is open each week on Wednesday mornings. Please check out our registry on Amazon and considering making a donation to our store!
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2JPB106SDT0JU
For questions about the PTSA email TVMSPTSA@gmail.com
REPEAT INFORMATION
Cell Phone Expectations
To support this, please refrain from calling or texting your child during school hours. If you need to get a message to them or contact them, please call the Front Office at 410-313-8711
Outside Food Expectations
Thomas Viaduct Middle School
Website: http://www.tvms.hcpss.org
Location: 7000 Banbury Drive, Hanover, MD, USA
Phone: 410-313-8711