Terrapin Tidbits
SY20 TCES Family Issue #30
April 27, 2020
Hello Town Creek Families,
Grateful.
During a virtual staff meeting earlier this week, teachers and staff shared one word to describe how they are currently feeling.
My one-word feeling is grateful.
I am grateful to our teachers and staff for their dedication, collaboration, and adaptability. I am grateful to our students for their focus and participation in our Continuous Learning Opportunities. And I am grateful to YOU as you continue to work with our teachers and your child to make this continuous learning experience the very best that it can be. Our students' success during these past two weeks is a direct result of your efforts and the strong home/school connection we have established. Keep up the great work!
With gratitude,
Lindsay Brenfleck
Notable Dates
- School Buildings Closed: State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon has announced that Maryland public schools will be closed through Friday, May 15, 2020.
- May 4-8, 2020: Teacher Appreciation Week
Although staff may be available outside of these times, please be aware that responses to any communications received outside of these hours may be delayed. Thank you!
A Message from Ms. Maier
The SMCPS elementary school counselors have been busy creating guidance lessons for our students. Lessons are in the Counselor's Corner app in Clever [LINK]. There are lessons for students in grades K-2 and students in grades 3-5. The lessons are usually less than 20 minutes in length and are full of stories, songs, and activities.
I would love to hear from you as you engage in the lessons. Please email me and share what you liked and what you learned. My email is stmaier@smcps.org. I look forward to hearing from you and can't wait until we are all back together at TCES.
Due to the topics addressed, My Hero is You should be read by a trusted adult/caregiver alongside a child or a small group of children. It is not encouraged for children to read this book independently without the support of a trusted adult/caregiver.
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
TCES Temporary Phone: (240) 317-9412
During our school closure, you may contact Ms. Tammy Ogle, secretary to the principal, using this phone number: (240) 317-9412
Communication Methods
- School Telephone: (301) 863-4044
- Email: Teacher Email Addresses
- Website: https://schools.smcps.org/tces/
- Twitter: @TCES_SMCPS
- School Messenger: phone, email, SMS (text messages)
- Previous Issues of the Terrapin Tidbits [LINK]
- Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
- Family Surveys
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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