Tilghman Tiger Talk
September 3, 2021 Principal Update
2021-2022 School Year
Dear Tilghman Families,
We have had an eventful and busy week. Thank you for your support and kindness on Monday when we had to delay entering the building. While unfortunate and certainly disappointing for the first day of school, we will always err on the side of caution in order to keep our students, staff, and families safe! Thank you to the Tilghman and St. Michael's Fire companies and emergency responders. We value you as professionals and we thank you for helping to keep us safe!
Please note that our doors open at 8:30 and dismissal starts at 3:20. It is vital that all cars remain in the car rider line during both drop off and pick up. Going around cars is strictly prohibited and is extremely dangerous. Please follow our procedure and help us keep everyone safe. In order to keep vehicles from backing up onto Tilghman Road, please pull as far forward in the loop as possible.
Starting next week, we will be sending home laminated car rider signs. Please place your sign on the right side of your dash so the staff member can see the name of the student you're picking up. This process will help expedite our dismissal. If you have your sign from last year, please use that.
Reminder: Students should not bring toys, fidgets or other distracting items (including Pokemon Cards) to school. Our teachers are well versed in knowing what will help students focus on instruction and will provide any needed items. If you have a specific concern, please reach out to the classroom teacher or to me. Thank you for your help with this.
We continue to follow all CDC and TCPS health precautions and procedures. Students are expected to wash hands, use hand sanitizer, and wear masks. Masks should fit securely over the nose. We are adhering to 3 feet distancing as much as possible.
If you have specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Happy School Year!!
#smallbutmighty
Ms. Kelly Murdoch, Proud TES Principal
SAVE THE DATE- Back to School Showcase
Thursday, Sep 16, 2021, 05:00 PM
Tilghman Elementary School, Foster Road, Tilghman, MD, USA
WELCOME BACK! WHAT A GREAT WEEK!
Superintendent's Update | September 3, 2021 | #2
Dear TCPS Families,
The TCPS Transportation Department is experiencing logistical challenges associated with our bus schedules, and we are aware this is causing inconveniences for our families. Many of the issues that we are experiencing are typical for the start of the school year and we encourage patience as we work through these normal routing challenges.
This year there is an additional issue compounding our bus schedule delays, which is a significant increase in the number of car riders and the associated traffic coordination at some of our school sites. The TCPS transportation and safety departments are coordinating with our local law enforcement to safely manage the additional traffic.
There may be minor changes taking place at some of our schools that are intended to help with transportation schedules and the site coordination of traffic. Please be aware that some of these changes may result in traffic flow alterations and minor school schedule changes.
In an effort to help our parents be more aware of their child’s daily bus schedule while we work through these difficulties, TCPS will be activating the “Here Comes the Bus” application as early as September 8th. Stay tuned for additional information and once again, we appreciate your support and patience.
Thank you!
TCPS Transportation
Here Comes the Bus & Powerschool Portal
Here Comes the Bus App
The Here Comes the Bus® App is now available to parents of TCPS students attending school in person! Here Comes the Bus® allows you to:
• View the real-time location of your child’s bus
• Access the app from your smartphone, tablet, or computer
• Receive push notifications or email alerts
• Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time, every time. Click below on how to get started.
How to get started:
1. Download the Here Comes the Bus app* or visit herecomesthebus.com.
2. Click the "Sign Up" button.
3. Enter school code 87314 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm.”
4. Complete the “User Profile” box.
5. Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number. The student ID number can be found in the PowerSchool Parent Portal under the Bus Information tab. If you have not yet set up your PowerSchool Parent Portal, please do so using the instructions below. This will be necessary in order for you to access your child’s transportation information in the future.
6. Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!
*Available at the App Store and Google Play
Here Comes the Bus® is a registered trademark of Synovia Solutions™ LLC
TO SET UP YOUR POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL:
Use the POWERSCHOOL link in the upper left hand corner of the TCPS web page or go to https://powerschool7.tcps.k12.md.us/public/home.html.
Click on the “Create Account” tab and enter the requested information (name, email, desired username, password, etc.)
To add a child to your account you will need your Guardian Access Id and your Guardian Password. Additional instructions for accessing and using PowerSchool can be found at Signing Up for PowerSchool. If you have any questions or difficulty with this process, please contact your child's school office.
School Hours
Dismissal is at 3:20 PM. We will start dismissing the car riders utilizing both loops followed by the bus students.
ALL TCPS STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR THE ENTIRE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR!
Important Upcoming Dates
September:
- 9/6- NO SCHOOL- LABOR DAY!
- 9/16- Back to School Showcase (5:00-6:30)
- 9/21-9/23- 5th Grade Fall MCAP Testing
- 9/28-9/30- 4th Grade Fall MCAP Testing
- 9/23- Interim 1 Ends
- 9/29- Interims Issued
October:
- 10/1- Early Dismissal/Parent Teacher Conferences PM- 12:05 p.m. dismissal
- 10/14- PTO Meeting 5:30 p.m. (Zoom)
- 10/25-10/29- Red Ribbon Week
- 10/27- Picture Day
- 10/29- Early Dismissal 12:05 p.m.
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