Terrapin Tidbits
SY22 TCES Family Issue #3
B Week: September 20-24, 2021
Greetings TCES Families!
It's a great day to be a terrapin and also a great time to sign up for text alerts from TCES and SMCPS. Select this link and follow the instructions so that you receive messages and information in a timely manner.
We completed a third successful week of school. Keep up the great work, Terrapins! September is an excellent time to re-establish the habit of school attendance by teaching our students that going to school on time, every day is important. Check out the attendance information linked below.
Kind Regards,
Mrs. Lindsay Brenfleck
Proud TCES Principal
Notable Dates
Mon, 9/20 - Environmental Education Field Trip to Sotterley
- Caldwell (2nd)
- Grzymalski (5th)
Tues, 9/21 - Environmental Education Field Trip to Sotterley
- Jones (2nd)
- Rushworth (5th)
Thurs, 9/23 - Two Hour Early Dismissal (Grades K-5);
No School for Pre-K Students
(Professional Responsibilities for Teachers/Staff)
Thurs, 9/23 - PTA MEETING CANCELLED! details below
Fri, 9/24 - No School for Students
(Professional Day for Teachers/Staff)
Fri, 10/1 - Environmental Education Field Trip to Elms
- Galati (4th)
- Kirby (4th)
Wed, 10/6 - Fall Picture Day
Mon, 10/11 Two-Hour Early Release designated for Family/Teacher Conferences
CANCELLED: 9/23 PTA Elections & Budget Meeting
Elections for PTA officers are currently cancelled.
Because we did not have an active PTA in SY21, we have a few extra steps to complete before we can hold PTA Elections. Mr. Gass met with the MD state PTA president on 9/15 and is waiting for further directions. Stay tuned! We hope to have our PTA up and running soon.
School Safety is Our Top Priority!
Two Important Safety Reminders
The TCES School Day begins at 9:00 am. Student drop-off is open from 8:45-9:00 am. Please wait to release your student(s) from your vehicle until you enter the parking lot and stop at the crosswalk (where the TCES staff member is stationed). We do not have parking available to accommodate parking for morning drop-offs.
2. TCES is unable to accommodate lunch visitors.
Please revisit Terrapin Tidbits, Issue #1 for information regarding visitors and volunteers. As a reminder, we are currently unable to accommodate cafeteria visitors. We are using all available space and do not have a designated area for students to have family members join them for lunch.
Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early
Early Release & Bus Rider Reminders
Thurs, 9/23 is our first Early Dismissal Day.
- No School for Pre-K Students
- Media Center Pick-Up Begins at 1:40pm
- Buses depart TCES at ~1:50pm
Bus Rider Reminder for our Pre-K and K Families:
A responsible person (at least 13 years old) must be on time to meet the bus, at the bus door, at the assigned stop or the driver will return your student to TCES for parent pick-up.
October 11: Family/Teacher Conferences
Cafeteria Corner
Free & Reduced Meal Benefits
While all meals continue to be free for all students, completing this form may provide students with additional benefits and our schools with additional funding.
Fall MCAP Assessments
- English/Language Arts/Literacy (ELA/L) assessments will occur on the mornings of Mon, Sept 27 & Tues, Sept 28.
- Mathematics assessments will occur on the morning of Mon, Oct 4.
Kindergarten students will participate in the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment in a 1:1 setting with their classroom teacher.
For more details about Fall MCAP Assessment, please select this link: MSDE MCAP Overview Flyer & Spanish Version.
Technology Corner
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]
Please be sure that your phone number(s) and email addresses are up to date!
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Proud Principal
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