March 14: Daylight Savings

March 17: Board of Education Meeting

March 19: Crazy Sock Day to celebrate World Downs Syndrome Awareness Day

April 1: End of Quarter and Early Dismissal

April 1: Teacher and Support Staff of the Year Announcement

April 2-9: Spring Break

April 12: School re-opens

Thank You TCPS Social Workers for all you do for our entire community: students, families, and staff!

A tribute by Tyler Redman, EHS Senior

Graphic by Mia Terry, SMMHS Senior

The title of Social worker is given to those who work in their community and help improve the lives of others. These superheroes masquerading under the moniker of “social workers” are groups of people who concern themselves with the lives and well-being of families, individuals, and communities. When you hear the word social worker, your mind is drawn to those offering care to the sick, those inspiring and empowering the students in your schools, and lifting up those who are in need. Social workers aren’t limited in the problems they can solve, and I guarantee you any social conflict or problem one faces in a community is addressed by and advised by some type of social worker. Your local therapist, pharmacist, nutritionist, nurse, are all categorized as social workers, and these professions plus countless more serve as a backbone to our communities. Without social workers, society would have no way of healing itself, there would be no one there to solve its many problems, to treat people’s sicknesses, to provide aid to them financially, and help people through dark times. In essence, social workers are the light in the dark, the outstretched hand, they will always be there to lend their support, and their care to those struggling whether it be struggling mentally, financially, or physically. So, take this time to recognize and thank your local social workers, because without them, where would we be?

Easton High School has chosen Dr. Maria Maguire and the Talbot County Health Department as the TCPS Community Partner of the Month for March! Dr. Maguire and her entire team, which includes all of our School Nurses, have truly gone above and beyond for our students and staff during this very challenging time. THANK YOU TCHD!

Congratulations to Easton High School science teacher Tracy Detrich for being recognized as Giant Food's March Teacher of the Month!

We are "Springing Forward" on Sunday, March 14th!

You are invited to attend a zoom webinar on teen substance-use prevention. Q&A at the end. Pre-registration is required. After registering, a zoom link will be sent to your email.

Please join us for the opportunity to learn about:

• Young children and teen substance use
• Recognizing signs
• Primary prevention tips/strategies
• What to do if you suspect or know
• Local resources

Guest Speakers from the Health Department:

Beth Williams - Prevention Consultant

Logan Harris - Community Health Educator

If you any questions, please contact:

Madison Elliott

Addictions Interventionist

madison.elliott@talbotschools.org

Talbot County Public Schools

TO REGISTER: https://talbotschools.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z7ZFOKV_RyelSwa7fpXpiA

To view the job description and application: https://tcps.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=27

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! YOUR OPINION MATTERS!

Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services were mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services during the week of February 8, 2021. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage-paid envelope by May 21, 2021. The survey may also be completed online. Parent feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in your local school system. Your voice can make a real difference for your child and many other children across the state of Maryland. To learn more, please visit https://www.mdparentsurvey.com

New patients are always welcome! Please call your school to join the Choptank Health Program!

TCPS meal distribution continues this week. Meal pick up is offered at all locations except Easton High School on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. for all children ages 2-18.