Mr. Kent and the TCES family

1. Mark your calendars:

A. Sept. 21st - 2hr early dismissal (1:45pm)

B. Sept. 22nd - No school for students

C. SMCPS has approved revisions to the school system calendar.

D. PreK will attend school on early release days.

2. All past volunteers and new volunteers must complete the volunteer.

https://www.smcps.org/offices/safety-security/volunteer-sign-up

-ELMS and Sotterley field trips start Sept. 25th.-

3. St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) Department of Food and Nutrition Services would like to remind families that School Year Meal Benefit forms for SY 2023-2024 are now available online. U.S. Department of Agriculture waivers that permitted distribution of free meals in school and via take-home meals have not been extended into School Year 2023-2024.

All families must fill out a new meal benefit form as soon as possible. Filling out the form early ensures your benefits stay current. Meal Benefits Application

4. Use this link to join the TCES PTO

Town Creek Terrapin Families,

9/11/23 - 9/15/23 Recap:

1. The TCES PTO met this week!!!! They are planning several exciting events. Please use the membership link to join. They are looking for members, volunteers and ideas to engage the TCES community

1. Parents/Guardians: if you need to sign out your child(ren) out early, please try to do this no later than 3:30 p.m.. After this time, the office is fully focused on the safety of bus and car dismissal. We can still assist you past this time by having your child(ren) report to the Media Center for dismissal at 3:45.

2. We have completed our initial DIBLES assessments. This data will help teachers plan your child(ren)'s instruction.

What's just ahead:

ELMS and Sotterely field trips are just around the corner

Ready to rock some new Town Creek threads? A wide variety of spirit wear is now available from hoodies to sweatpants!

Select this link to see pictures and detailed descriptions of the seven new items available in both youth and adult sizes.

To order, you can print this form and send cash or check, or you can order everything online in the My School Bucks School Store. For directions on how to order through the MSB School Store, please select this link.

The items will be delivered to your student at school as soon as they arrive at TCES.

**NOTE: Do not put money into the lunch money account for this purchase! That is a separate account from the School Store and can NOT be transferred.

Your student will love being a Terrapin!

SY24 Registration Checklist with Active Links

We look forward to assisting you through the registration process! In order for us to most efficiently serve you, we recommend scheduling an appointment to register your student. Please call our main office at 301-863-4044 or email pahertzbach@smcps.org.

Kindergarten Registration - Open registration for students who will be five years old by September 1, 2023 continues throughout the summer.

SMCPS Registration Information

Required documents include:

• Proof of residence
• Evidence of Birth
• Immunization Record
• Court papers regarding custody (if applicable)
• Photo ID of parent/guardian

Out-of-District Transfer Requests

• In order to attend TCES, valid proof of residence must be provided.
• If you do not reside within TCES district boundaries, you must submit a transfer request (annually). This does not guarantee placement.

St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) offers full-day Pre-kindergarten to children who reside in St. Mary’s County Maryland; meet age requirements; and are income eligible.

• A child must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2023.
• All Pre-Kindergarten classes for 4-year-olds are full day.
• A family must verify their annual income is at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.
• Families that are at 185% FPL will be served first.
• Income verification is required of every applicant
• Application Flyers: ENGLISH -- SPANISH

Complete this PreKindergarten Application.

Hours: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Days: Monday - Thursday

Phone: (301) 863-4044

Ms. VerHaagh - Attendance/Registration - smverhaag@smcps.org

Ms. Hertzbach - Secretary to the Principal - pahertzbach@smcps.org

Congratulations to our new PTO Board Members for the 2023-2024 School Year!

• Lydia Rivera: President
• Amylis Martinez: Vice President
• Paula Causey: Secretary
• Rebecca Lira: Treasurer

• School Telephone: (301) 863-4044
• Website: https://schools.smcps.org/tces/
• School Messenger: phone, email, SMS (text messages)

Please be sure all phone number(s) and email addresses are up to date!