Tilghman Tiger Talk
October 29, 2021 Principal Update
2021-2022 School Year
Dear Tilghman Families,
Here are a few updates and reminders to keep you informed.
Early Dismissal:
October 29th was an early dismissal day and the end of Quarter 1. Teachers used this afternoon to finalize grades and work on report cards. Quarter 2 will begin Monday, November 1, 2021. Report cards will be issued on November 5th.
Treats:
If you would like to send in a treat for a special occasion, we are asking for healthy options such as fruit, pretzels, goldfish, etc. Additionally, we are asking that items be pre-packaged when possible. Please also be mindful of potential allergies and avoid items with nuts. This request is made to support our students' overall health and well-being. Please contact your child's teacher to make arrangements.
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
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ALL TCPS STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR THE ENTIRE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR!
TES November Lunch Menu
Important Upcoming Dates
November:
- 11/5- Quarter 1 Report Cards Issued
- 11/10- Early Dismissal (12:05 p.m.)
- 11/11- Veterans Day, No School for Students-Teacher Inservice Day
- 11/12- NO SCHOOL- TCPS Closed (Waterfowl Festival Weekend)
- 11/15-11/19- American Education Week
- 11/19- TCPS Education Foundation Mission Possible Event 5-8 p.m. Virtual Event (Tickets must be purchased)
- 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
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