Tilghman Tiger Talk
November 19, 2021 Principal Update
2021-2022 School Year
Dear Tilghman Families,
Here are a few updates and reminders to keep you informed.
This Week:
We have a short week due to Thanksgiving break with school Monday, November 22nd and Tuesday, November 23rd ONLY. We will be back together on Monday, November 29th. We hope you enjoy your time sharing special moments and savoring memories. Stay safe and healthy.
The Book Fair is Here:
Don't forget that our virtual book fair is happening now and will be open until November 28th. TES has a goal of selling 313 books. (Below is helpful information from Ms. Decelle.) If you haven't had a chance to order, please click on the link below.
http://www.scholastic.com/bf/tilghmanelementaryschool
We are so excited to share this news:
Tilghman Elementary, White Marsh Elementary, and Chapel District Elementary are finalists in the "2021 Best of the Best" competition in the public school category! This is the Chesapeake region’s "Official Community Choice Award". On Sunday, December 5, the APG Media of Chesapeake will publish the "Best of the Best" commemorative section, which will list all finalists and will announce the winners. Stay Tuned...
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. Also, please do your very best to plan vacations during the summer months.
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!
Volunteers:
Due to Talbot County Covid numbers, we are not yet having volunteers in TES. We recognize your desire to help and greatly appreciate your efforts to support our staff and students. Once we feel that it is safe to do so, we will be asking for volunteers to assist in various capacities.
If you have specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!
#smallbutmighty #herecomesthesun
Ms. Kelly Murdoch, Proud TES Principal
CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. FAITH MITCHELL FOR BEING RECOGNIZED AS THE GIANT, TEACHER OF THE MONTH
THANK YOU, MRS. MITCHELL, FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK, DEDICATION, AND EXCEPTIONAL INSTRUCTION
TES PBIS PAWS
TES Highlights
Staff Who's Who
Social Emotional Learning at TES
November 22nd and 23rd: We will continue to discuss Gratitude
Each day our teachers spend 10-15 minutes teaching social emotional learning. We focus on 24 character strengths and work to empower our students to build positive, inclusive relationships. This coming week, students and staff will discuss Gratitude. Below is a parent resource for supporting this learning.
ALL TCPS STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR THE ENTIRE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR!
TES November Lunch Menu
Important Upcoming Dates
November:
- 11/24-11/28- Thanksgiving Break, No School
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
Board Approved Changes to the 2021-2022 School Calendar
The Talbot County Board of Education approved an amended calendar for the 2021-2022 school year during their November meeting. The following changes were made:
- December 22 will be an early dismissal day for both students and staff.
- January 21 (Transition Day) will now be an early dismissal day for staff, with no school for students.
- February 18 will be an early dismissal day for students and staff.
- March 18 will be an early dismissal day for students and staff.
- May 27 will be an early dismissal day for students and staff.
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