Terrapin Tidbits
SY21 TCES Family Issue #37
B Week: May 24 - 28, 2021
Hello TCES Families!
We have just under a month left with our students this school year. Routines are well-established and there is an incredible amount of learning occurring in our building every single day. It is a fun and exciting time of year! We appreciate that you are encouraging our students to continue to attend and participate, complete assignments, and ask for help when needed. Students, parents, teachers, and staff: you are doing a great job!
Kind regards,
Lindsay Brenfleck
Notable Dates
- Mon, May 24: Hybrid A Field Day
- Tues, May 25: Hybrid B Field Day
- Fri, May 28: Last Day to View Classic Proofs Online
- Mon, May 31: Memorial Day, No School
- Thurs, June 17: Two-Hour Early Release; Last Day for Students
April Diversity Learning
- Deaf History - celebrating contributions of the hard-of-hearing and the Deaf community to American Society
- Autism Acceptance
- The Month of the Military Child
-Ms. Keonna Jones, TCES EDEAL
Media Center Notes
Login to Destiny by visiting your school site at: https://elibrary.smcps.org/
- Select TCES and select LOGIN in the top, right corner of the screen
Username is the student's network ID (3 initials and last 4 digits of ID#).
Password is the student's ID#.
- On the upper, right-hand side of the screen, select the My Info tab. Devices may appear to be overdue. Ms. Stearns is managing this with students in the building.
SCHOOL-ISSUED DEVICES - Laptops & iPads
- Kindergarten through 5th grade: If you will be enrolled in an SMCPS school for the 2021-2022 school year, keep your laptop and charger. You will be asked to bring this device with you next year.
- If you are moving, or will not be attending an SMCPS school next year, the laptop must be returned to TCES. Please contact Ms. Marnie Stearns (mmstearns@smcps.org) to coordinate a return date/time.
Children's Mental Health Matters!
SMCPS Student Mental Health & Wellness Site Link
Broadband Services Discount
Vaccines Available 12+
Go to the St. Mary's County Health Department website to register for a preferred day/time/location.
Classic Photography Reminder
Reminder: Parents/Guardians can now view proofs online. They will be available to view until May 28th.
If you would like to order for the first time or place an additional order, refer to this issue of the Terrapin Tidbits for directions.
Meal Bag Information
Come grab a few days of healthy, tasty meals from these schools between 11:30am and 1:00pm on Wednesdays & Fridays!
OR
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.
DISMISSAL Schedule Reminders:
3:40pm - Intermediate Bus Riders
3:44pm - Buses Depart
3:45pm - Intermediate (3-5) Car Riders*
*Parent Pick-Up Reminders:
- Arrive on time at 3:30 (primary) or 3:45 (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.
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