Terrapin Tidbits
SY21 TCES Family Issue #11
October 26, 2020
Hello Town Creek Families,
We are so excited to welcome our youngest learners back to the building over the next week and a half! Read on for important safety information regarding the return of students (LINK: hybrid schedule) as well as details about this week's exciting events (RRW, Boo Thru).
It's a great day to be a Terrapin!
Kindly,
Lindsay Brenfleck
Important Dates
- 10/26-30 A Week: Specials Schedule Link (asynchronous/independent)
- 10/26-30: Red Ribbon Week
- Fri, Oct 30: TCES "Boo Fest Drive-Thru" from 2:30-3:30pm
Hybrid Group Return Dates [Calendar Link]:
- Wed, Oct 28 (Hybrid Group A) & Thurs, Oct 29 (Hybrid Group B) - K Students Return
- Mon, Nov 2 (Hybrid Group A) & Thurs, Nov 5 (Hybrid Group B) - 1st Grade Students Return
- Mon, Nov 16 (Hybrid Group A) & Tues, 17 (Hybrid Group B) - Grades 2-5 Students Return
- Tues, Nov 3: Election Day, No School
- Wed, Nov 11: Veterans' Day, No School
Ms. Maier will approve your posts and Mrs. Brenfleck will be adding a few photos to Twitter this week.
First Ever TCES Boo Fest Drive Thru!
Friday, Oct 30, 2020, 02:30 PM
Town Creek Elementary School, Dent Drive, Lexington Park, MD, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
"Boo Fest Drive Thru" - Donations Still Needed
Please assist with donations by dropping off individually wrapped bags of Halloween candy to TCES. Consider peanut-free options.
Call ahead to schedule your drop off time between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm starting today through Wed, Oct 28. (301)863-4044
Question: How will specials schedules change when students return to TCES?
Answer: TCES Specials Schedules
SMCPS 1:1 Devices
Each TCES teacher will be in communication to inform families whether students will need to transport their SMCPS-issued devices to and from school. For students currently using personal devices, teachers may offer the option for students to store SMCPS-issued devices in the classroom.
If you would like to have your student's device checked out prior to their return-to-school date, please contact Suzanne VerHaagh in our main office to schedule a device pick-up time.
(301)863-4044
Student Arrival and Dismissal
Bus Transportation
In accordance with CDC recommendations, the SMCPS Transportation Department is working with its bus contractors to ensure that there is only one child assigned per seat (same household may sit together).
All students will be required to wear a mask while on the school bus.
Bus routes and times can be found by selecting SMCPS Elocator on the SMCPS Transportation Bus Stop & School Locator Page.
Track the real-time location of your child’s bus through the “Here Comes the Bus” app or at herecomesthebus.com (school code 86563).
Please note: There will be no bus passes provided this year for students. Students must ride their assigned bus home.
Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up
We appreciate your patience, grace, and smiles as we implement a new everyday car rider procedure this school year.
Arrival -
Staff members will direct students from their cars beginning at 8:45am
Students will enter the school and walk to their classrooms (or cafeteria if they are having breakfast)
Dismissal -
3:30pm - K,1,2 (and their siblings) Every Day Car Rider Pick-up
~3:45pm - Buses Depart (after all primary students are safely in vehicles)
3:50pm - 3-5 Every Day Car Rider Pick-up
- Drivers will show photo ID to staff members
- Staff members will radio for students
- Students will be escorted to vehicles
Health and Safety Corner
PBIS School-Wide Behavior Matrix
TCES Educators are Excellent!
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]
Town Creek Elementary
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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