Terrapin Tidbits
SY22 TCES Family Issue #33
Dear Town Creek Elementary Families,
Last Monday, Mr. Stewart Gass and I met with Dr. Tonja Carrera, President of the Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. She is working with us to re-establish our Parent/Teacher Organization at TCES.
Our first step is to seek members and nominations for our Board Positions. Please read below for more information. We look forward to having this valuable organization up and running again in SY23!
Kind regards,
Mrs. Lindsay Brenfleck
Proud TCES Principal
Directions to Join & Nominate
If you would like to join our Town Creek PTO and/or nominate yourself or someone you know for a Board position in the 2022-23 school year, please complete this form today!
Nominations are sought for each of the following positions:
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
Select the link to view the duties of each officer's role.
Nominations will close on May 30, 2022.
Voting will occur at a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 8 at 5:30 pm.
Notable Dates
Mon, May 16 - 1st Grade Elms Field Trip
Thurs, May 19 - Band, Strings, Chorus Concert @ 7:00 pm
Fri, May 20 - Two Hour Early Dismissal; No School for Pre-K
Mon, May 30 - Holiday, Memorial Day; No School
Mon, May 30 - Board Nominations Close
Fri, June 3 - TCES Field Day
Tues, June 7 - TCES Career Day
Wed, June 8 - Town Creek PTO Elections and Meeting
Spring Testing: Students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 are scheduled for MCAP (3rd-5th) this spring. All dates have been added to our TCES Website Public Calendar
- May 16-19 - 4th Grade Math MCAP
- May 23-27 - 3rd Grade Math MCAP
TCES Career Day
Please read this letter for more information. If you are willing to participate and share your career, please complete this form by May 22, 2022.
TCES Character Kids
April 2022
Congratulations, students and families! Be proud!
Pre-K: Aaron Fallin & Molly Forsythe
Kindergarten: Brianna Evans & Tristan Weisner
1st: Nylah Makle & Amiyah Stewart
2nd: Maria Benites & Cayden Harrison
3rd: Gabriel Bonney & Ryleigh Nulph
4th: Jesse Long & Elijah Shuman
5th: Blake Mouriski & Keerthana Murugan
Treasured Terrapins
Each week for the remainder of the school year, we will include a few photos of staff members who were nominated for the Treasured Terrapin Award (selecting each photo will show a larger image). Thank you for recognizing our TCES teachers and staff for the amazing work they do!
It's not too late to nominate a teacher or staff member!
Select this link or the button below the photos to submit a nomination.
Miss Moore
Mrs. Caldwell
Mrs. Morgan
Pre-K Many Colored Days
Summer Enrichment Camps
SY23 Title II & Title IV Needs Assessment Input
You are invited to review this Title II and Title IV description document for additional information.
Stakeholder input is very important and informs our application submission.
Please submit all feedback by June 30, 2022.
Final Conscious Discipline Virtual Event
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten families are invited to our final Conscious Discipline Parent Family Engagement Session for this school year. Amy Speidel returns to SMCPS for a new live virtual event on Monday, May 23, 2022 from 7:00-8:00 P.M. This session will review Finishing Strong Starting Summer Ready, and allow families to ask questions with the Conscious Discipline master instructor. Select this link for the flyer with a link to RSVP.
Pre-K/Head Start Online Application
St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS) opened the 2022–2023 online Common Application for Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. The Pre-Kindergarten programs provide high-quality early learning experiences to help children develop basic skills and concepts necessary for success in kindergarten. Families of age-appropriate children in St. Mary’s County may submit an online application. All applications and required documents will be screened centrally by the Early Childhood Education Team in the Department of Equity, Engagement, and Early Access.
A list of all required documents and guidance for applying to Pre-Kindergarten are currently
available on the SMCPS website at www.smcps.org.
Please select this link for additional information and to apply.
County-Wide Kindergarten Enrollment
Select the link to view the SMCPS Press Release.
In order for us to most efficiently serve you, we recommend scheduling an appointment to register your student. Please call our main office at 301-863-4044. We look forward to assisting you through the registration process.
Cafeteria Corner
SMCPS Take-Home Meal Distribution Ends on Friday, 5/27: Due to supply chain limitations and delivery logistics, SMCPS take-home meal distribution will end on Friday, May 27. TCES will continue to provide take-home meals until all food items have been distributed.
In-school meals for both breakfast and lunch will continue to be provided with no disruptions, although menu modifications may be required based on product availability.
Technology Corner
The only students who return a device prior to summer are our Pre-K students (iPads). Any questions about resources from students or families can be directed to: resources@smcps.org
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