Titan Tidbits - Parents
Week 28: March 2-6, 2020
General Announcements:
If you are able to assist with Duty Free Lunch, please CLICK HERE to signup. As of now, we are desperate for help in March!
Kindergarten Registration is coming up on March 11 and March 12!On those two days, due to an increased amount of visitors to our school and limited parking, 1.) parents will not be able to come for lunch those days and 2.) we will not have volunteers on either day (unless you are helping with K Registration OR Duty Free Lunch for Teacher Appreciation Week).If your child has a birthday on one of these two dates, please email your child's teacher and we will work with you to come to lunch on that date.Thanks for your understanding and support as we welcome our new Titans! More information regarding registration is posted below.
Read Across America Week!
This year we are celebrating Read Across America Week with a “Reading Our Way Across America” theme.
We have two special days where we will be collecting donations from our students and teachers to support the Foundation for Fort Mill Schools. If you would like to learn more about the grants for teachers and the Foundation for Fort Mill Schools, click on the link, CLICK HERE
- Monday(3/2)- North- Cuddle up and read a warm book- with a $1 donation you can wear PJs ($1 donation will go to the FMSD Chili Cook-Off to support the Fort Mill Foundation for Schools)
- Tuesday (3/3)- West – Wild West – wear western wear
- Wednesday (3/4) - South- Celebrate South Carolina **** This is Spring picture day ******
- Thursday (3/5) - East- East Coast Sunshine- wear your hat - with a $1 donation you can wear hats ($1 will go to the FMSD Chili Cook-Off to support the Fort Mill Foundation for Schools)
- Friday (3/6)- America Day- Celebrate American Scientist- dress like a scientist
Chili Cookoff benefiting the Fort Mill Foundation
We ask that you send in donations in envelopes clearly labeled Chili Cookoff or you can drop off donations in the office to Hope Trigg, our awesome receptionist.
Our team name is the Lumberjack Legends and Meagan Moore, 2nd Grade, will be cooking up our Lumberjack Heart Attack Chili. Meagan was the staff member that won our cookoff at TCES!
Saturday, Mar 7, 2020, 11:00 AM
Nation Ford High School, A O Jones Boulevard, Fort Mill, SC, USA
Let Me Run
Let Me Run is a nonprofit wellness program that inspires boys to be themselves, be active, and belong. With a comprehensive curriculum that applies the power of running, the program encourages boys to develop their psychological, emotional and social health, in addition to their physical health. Twice a week, for seven weeks, trained volunteer coaches lead teams through practice. Designed to amplify confidence, self-expression, and respect for others, each practice includes a lesson from the Let Me Run curriculum that incorporates running, games and activities. Each season culminates in a 5k race festival that celebrates the boys’ personal growth.
There are spots available in the Monday and Wednesday group. Watch this video to learn more and register at LetMeRun.org.
Middle School Events (for rising 6th graders)
Rising 6th Graders: GHMS Rising 6th Graders Skate Night:
We're having a Skating Party!! If you are a rising 6th graders who will attend Gold Hill Middle School next year, YOU are invited. This event is for rising 6th grade Bulldogs only. Students from all the feeder elementary schools will meet and interact with each other to build relationships and Bulldog Pride. The cost is $6 per student, and students at TCES can sign up and pay online through the PTO website. Important: Be sure to include your CHILD's full name and the name of the current elementary school in the comments section on the sign up form.
Please sign up and send payment by Friday, March 20th. No siblings allowed this time!
Who? Attention Rising 6th graders who will attend Gold Hill Middle School next year!
What? We are having a joint Meet and Greet Skating Party with all students from the district who will be a future Bull Dog next August!
When? Sunday, March 29th from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Where? Kate's Skating Center in Rock Hill
Please make sure to pay on the TCES PTO website and register on the sign-up genius you will find there as well. If you have any questions, please e-mail tegacaypto@gmail.com. Have fun!!!!!
Here is the link to the forms page. You can also get there by going to the TCES PTO website, and clicking on the online forms tab.
Yearbook-last order March 25th
Click the gray Kindergaten Registration button for more information.
Discovery Education/FMSD STEAM Summer Camp
This year's theme: Energy
For the first time, younger students will be allowed to enroll: rising 1st – 8th graders.
Summer camp locations:
OPES- June 22-25
TCES- June 29-July 2
Summer Camp Hours: Both locations: 8-12 (Monday through Thursday Camp)
* In order to guarantee a spot in the summer STEAM Camp, registration must be received by April 24th!
QUESTIONS? Michele Seborowski-Price, STEAM Camp Director: seborowskipricem@fmsdmail.org
CLICK HERE to register!
End of Year State Testing Dates for Grades 3-5 (A Message from Mr. Hartley)
Each year, students in third - eighth grades are required to take the SC READY (South Carolina College-and-Career-Ready) Assessments in Writing, Reading, and Math. CLICK HERE to learn more information about SCREADY.
Students in fourth graders will take SCPASS – Palmetto Assessment of State Standards. Fourth grade will take science. CLICK HERE to learn more information about SCREADY.
TCES will test according to the following schedule:
3rd Grade: May 11 (Reading), May 13 (Writing), and May 19 (Math)
4th Grade: May 12 (Reading), May 14 (Writing), May 18 (Math), and May 20 (Science)
5th Grade: May 12 (Reading), May 14 (Writing), and May 18 (Math)
Makeup testing will take place on May 15, May 21, and May 22
It is very important that your child be present and on time each day for testing. Please avoid making doctor appointments and other out-of-school functions during testing hours. Testing is not timed, but will begin at 8:00 a.m. and likely be completed by 12:00 p.m. each day.
Also, calculators and other electronic devices such as cell phones are not allowed during testing. Thank you for your support and feel free to call if you have any questions.
Jay D. "Tripp" Hartley
Assistant Prinicpal
Watch D.O.G.S.
Whether you attended our Watch DOGS kickoff event or not, we hope that you will participate in this exciting program by volunteering one or more days this school year as a Watch DOG. Please visit our Sign Up Calendar for more information and to choose a date to volunteer that works for you. You must complete a FMSD Volunteer Screening and sign up for a duty date on the sign up calendar to serve as a Watch DOG.
CLICK HERE for the calendar link to sign up to be a Watch DOG!
CLICK HERE to complete a FMSD Volunteer Screening
CLICK HERE to watch the Today Show segment about Watch D.O.G.S.
If you did not order your shirt, you may purchase one on the day you serve as a Watch DOG for $20 (credit/debit preferred, exact cash/check accepted). Uniform shirts are required so you will be easily identifiable by teachers, staff, and students. Financial assistance available upon request.
If you have any questions about this opportunity to make an impact at Tega Cay Elementary School, please contact Kristen Motte (School Counselor & Watch DOG Program Coordinator) at mottek@fortmillschools.org.
Save the Dates!
March:
- March 2: School Improvement Council Meeting at 2:45 in the Media Center & Read Across America Day 1: Cuddle up and read a warm book- with a $1 donation you can wear PJs ($ will go to the FMSD Chili Cook-Off to support the Fort Mill Foundation for Schools)
- March 3: Read Across America Day 2: Wild West- Wear western wear
- March 4: Spring and Class Picture Day & Read Across America Day 3: Celebrate South Carolina!
- March 5: Read Across America Day 4: East Coast Sunshine- Wear your hat - with a $1 donation you can wear hats ($ will go to the FMSD Chili Cook-Off to support the Fort Mill Foundation for Schools)
- March 6: Read Across America Day 5: America Day- Celebrate American Scientist- Dress like a scientist
- March 7: FMSD Chili Cookoff 11-2 pm at Nation Ford High School (Team Name: Lumberjack Legends) Please stop by our table and try our Lumberjack Heart attack chili made by our own Meagan Moore!
- March 9-12: Teacher Appreciation Week
- March 11 and 12: Kindergarten Registration
- March 13: No School for Students
- March 20: PTO General Meeting at 7:45 am at TCES-Cafeteria
- March 22-March 26: PTO Online Auction
- March 25: Yearbook Ordering Deadline
- March 27: Family Walk/Bike to School Day
April: Diversity Month
- April 2: Spirit Night at Danny's Pizza
- April 6-13: Spring Break
- April 14: Square Art One Packets go home and due back on April 24 (PTO will send out additional information)
- April 24: Family Walk/Bike to School Day & Square Art One One deadline to order
- April 27-May 8: Book Fair
May:
- May 2: Choir performs; Strawberry Festival 10:00 am and Choir performs; Charlotte Knights Game 6:00 pm
- May 4: School Improvement Council Meeting at 2:45 in the Media Center
- May 8: Middle School Visits for 5th Grade
- May 11-20: State Testing, info above
- May 13: Rising Gold Hill Middle School-6th Grade Parent Night from 6-7pm
- May 15: PTO General Meeting at 7:45 am at TCES-Cafeteria
- May 22: Family Walk/Bike to School Day
- May 25: Memorial Day, No School
- May 27: Field Day: Kindergarten and First Grades 8:00-10:30 and Second and Third Grades 11:30-2:00
- May 27: Spirit Night at Bruster's
- May 28: Field Day: Fourth and Fifth Grades 8:30-11:30
June:
- June 3: ½ Day Dismissal at 11:00 am
- June 3: Fifth Grade Promotion @ 8:30 am
- June 4: ½ Day Dismissal at 11:00 am
Vision, Mission, and Core Values
TCES Vision:
Students, staff, and community will strive to be knowledge seekers and problem solvers in an environment that supports inquiry and risk-taking, while respecting the fundamental values and uniqueness of all individuals.
TCES Mission:
promote Teamwork
emphasize Character
challenge Excellence, and
maintain a Student-Driven focus
TCES Core Values:
Relationships
Compassion
Integrity
Commitment
Open Mindedness
Tega Cay Elementary
Website: http://tces.fortmillschools.org/cms/One.aspx
Location: 2185 Gold Hill Road, Tega Cay, SC, USA
Phone: 803-548-8282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tegacayelementary/
Twitter: @tegacaytitans