Terrapin Tidbits
SY21 TCES Family Issue #27
B Week: March 8-12, 2021
Greetings Terrapin Families,
The first week with our hybrid K-5 learners was a huge success! Our special little school is alive and filled with the sounds of children laughing and learning in every classroom. We could not be happier!
Thank you to our students, families, teachers, and staff for making our transition into Phases 2 and 3 occur safely and smoothly. #tcesrocks
All the best,
Lindsay Brenfleck
Notable Dates
- Sun, Mar 14: Daylight Savings Time Begins
- Fri, Mar 26: 2 Hour Early Release
- Mon, Mar 29 - Mon, Apr 5: Spring Break
This Issue Contains Info About:
- Picture Day Dates
- Picture Day/Yearbook - Action Item
- PTA - We Need a Treasurer!
- COVID Birthday Celebrations
- Read Across America
- SMCPS School Soundbytes Podcast Premiere
Picture Day is coming to TCES!
All students are encouraged to have their picture taken! School photos are used for student records and the yearbook. There is no obligation to purchase photos.
Picture Day Dates:
- Hybrid A students (Mon/Wed) - Apr 8
- Hybrid B students (Tues/Thurs) - Apr 7
- Virtual students - Fri, Apr 9 via appointment
Picture Day & Yearbook Survey
- requires a minimum order of 100 yearbooks.
- plans to email photo proofs to families.
Please complete this survey to indicate your interest in purchasing a yearbook and to provide us with permission to share your email address with Classic Photography.
Thank you!
Wanted: PTA Treasurer!
Please email smverhaagh@smcps.org and towncreekelementarypta@gmail.com if you are interested in fulfilling this role. Thank you!
Birthday Celebrations: COVID Update
- The health needs of our students and staff must be Nurse Tatman's top priority. She will not be able to manage the added responsibility of checking store-bought snacks against our student allergy lists.
- Hybrid schedules will not allow us to distribute treats to all students in a class without undue hardship.
You are still welcome to provide a non-edible treat in recognition of your child's birthday. Please coordinate this with your child's teacher and provide enough for every student on the class list.
Thank You Readers, Students, and Staff!
We had a blast celebrating Read Across America Week!
Many thanks to our virtual readers, students, and staff for participating in our Spirit Days!
View our Read Across America photos here!
School Soundbytes Premiere!
School Soundbytes provides information for the community about what's happening in St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS). Find us on Spotify and coming soon to other Podcast platforms!
Episode 01 Hybrid Learning in St. Mary's County Schools
As we transition to in-person learning, the first step is implementing a hybrid learning experience, where students attend both in-person, and online. In this podcast, we will dive into that experience - for students, for teachers, and for the school as a whole. The discussion includes perspectives from students, teachers, and school administration.
Hosted by Jeff Maher, featuring Marc Pirner (Principal of Chopticon HS), Jacob Fusco (teacher at CHS), and students: Naggena (LHS) and Sophia (CHS). Music intro composed and performed by Todd and Christy Burroughs.
DISMISSAL Schedule Reminders:
3:35pm - Primary (K-2) Bus Riders
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.
SMCPS Food & Nutrition Services
Meal distribution for all students will continue at all sites on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30a.m.* to 1 p.m.
*Please note this is a time change! SMCPS Press Release
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