Terrapin Tidbits
SY22 TCES Family Issue #2
A Week: September 13-17, 2021
Hello Terrapin Families!
Did you know all meals are free for students? Scroll to the Cafeteria Corner below to learn more and complete the form to sign your child up to bring home take-home meals each day.
I am so proud of our entire Town Creek Elementary School Community for the spectacular start we've had to our school year. Students are making connections, have participated in safety drills (bus evacuation, fire drill), and are continuing to review and practice our school-wide expectations.
Thank you for all of your support at home!
All the best,
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
CANCELLED: 9/23 PTA Elections & Budget Meeting
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.
Water Bottles
Early Release & Bus Rider Reminders
Next 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.
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.
SMCPS IS HIRING! Join our Team!
K and Pre-K Classroom Aides
Visit abacusonline.jobs, search city: Leonardtown, state: MD (leave other fields blank) and look for the "PreK Enhancement Aide" position in the list provided. SMCPS has many openings and is looking for qualified applicants at many different school locations throughout the county. Please indicate that you'd like to be considered for a position at TCES when you apply!
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!
Town Creek Elementary
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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