Terrapin Tidbits
SY21 TCES Family Issue #33
B Week: April 26-30, 2021
Greetings Terrapin Families!
The St. Mary’s County Budget Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 4/27 at 6:30 PM. There may be implications for St. County Public Schools students and/or staff members. Superintendent Scott Smith encourages SMCPS parents and staff members to attend if possible. The official announcement can be found HERE.
The BOE Meeting from 4/14 and the slide image below will give you some background information about why the St. Mary’s County Budget meeting is so important to all stakeholders of SMCPS. If you advance the video to 26:50 you will land at the beginning of Dr. Smith’s budget presentation.
"The Commissioners of St. Mary's County (CSMC) are holding a budget hearing with $3,118,018 of recurring funds that they could not come to consensus as how to spend and have asked for public input from stakeholders."
If you are available and willing to present public comment, it would be beneficial for the Commissioners of SMC to hear from you!
All the best,
Lindsay Brenfleck
CSMC FY 2022 Proposed Budget Hearing
In lieu of appearance, comments may be submitted via:
- Phone: 301-475-4200 Ext 1234 to speak via telephone during the public hearing
- Email: csmc@stmarysmd.com
- US Mail: P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650
- Submit a 3 minute video clip to publicmtgs@stmarysmd.com no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2021.
Tuesday, Apr 27, 2021, 06:30 PM
41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, MD, USA
Notable Dates
- Tues, Apr 27: CSMC FY 2022 Proposed Budget Public Hearing
- Mon, Apr 30 - Thurs, May 6: Accepting Teacher/Staff Appreciation Snacks
- Mon, May 3 - Fri, May 7: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
- Fri, May 14: 4th Marking Period Interim
- Fri, May 29: Two-Hour Early Release
- Mon, May 31: Memorial Day, No School
TCES Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
You can be a part of celebrating our amazing teachers and staff. Beginning today, Mon, Apr 30 through Thurs, May 6, we will be accepting store-bought, individually wrapped (when possible) snacks and treats for our staff to show them how much we appreciate them! Call or email our main office to schedule a time for drop-off. Many thanks!
Main Office 301-863-4044
Town Creek Character Kids
March 2021
Congratulations students and families! Be proud!
K: Kai Cabiness & Kayleigh Lada
1st: Samuel Lira & W. Zackaria Poole
2nd: Carmen Gasnarez & Ryleigh Nulph
3rd: Atley Chamberlain & Yasmine Cornejo
4th: Emmett Fouch & Hayden Mouriski
5th: Justice Lyles & Aliyah Wells
Are You our Next PTA Treasurer?
Please email smverhaagh@smcps.org and towncreekelementarypta@gmail.com if you are interested in fulfilling this role. Thank you!
DISMISSAL Schedule Reminders:
3:40pm - Intermediate Bus Riders
3:45pm - Buses Depart
3:50pm - Intermediate (3-5) Car Riders*
*Parent Pick-Up Reminders:
- Arrive on time at 3:30 (primary) or 3:50 (intermediate). Space is limited!
- Enter vehicle lot, turn left, and drive to the stop sign in a single-file line.
- Remain in your vehicle. Your student will be escorted to your vehicle.
- Provide photo ID to our staff member.
Specials
All students (Hybrid and Virtual) will continue to have one class session with each specialist over a two-week period.
Hybrid Learners attend specials in-person when they attend school. Specials Schedules Links:
Virtual Learners attend one Live Specials Session (K-2nd 1:05-1:50) or (3rd-5th 10:50-11:35) during B Week.
SELECT THIS LINK to sign up to have your student who is attending school in-person receive take-home meal bags at the end of the school day for the following day's hybrid schedule.
Health & Safety
SMCPS continues to track state-wide, regional and school system data related to COVID-19 and the SMCPS Recovery Plan. This site provides data related to confirmed COVID-19 cases.
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]
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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