Terrapin Tidbits
SY21 TCES Family Issue #36
A Week: May 17-21, 2021
Greetings Terrapin Families!
SMCPS plans to move forward with a normal school year beginning August 30, 2021. Check out this Special Edition News Bulletin which outlines some information regarding the preparation for the 2021-22 school year, including Pre-K application information, kindergarten registration information, summer programming opportunities, and information about the SMCPS Virtual Pathway program.
All the best,
Lindsay Brenfleck
Notable Dates
- Fri, May 21: Two-Hour Early Release
- Mon, May 24: Hybrid A Field Day
- Tues, May 25: Hybrid B Field Day
- Mon, May 31: Memorial Day, No School
- Thurs, June 17: Two-Hour Early Release; Last Day for Students
Classic Photography Reminder
Reminder: Parents/Guardians can now view proofs online. They will be available to view until May 28th.
If you would like to order for the first time or place an additional order, refer to last week's Terrapin Tidbits for directions.
Meal Bag Information
Come grab a few days of healthy, tasty meals from these schools between 11:30am and 1:00pm on Wednesdays & Fridays!
OR
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.
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
3:44pm - Buses Depart
3:45pm - Intermediate (3-5) Car Riders*
*Parent Pick-Up Reminders:
- Arrive on time at 3:30 (primary) or 3:45 (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.
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