Terrapin Tidbits
SY23 TCES Family Issue #28
Hello TCES Families,
Wow! We are thrilled with the response to our Spirit Wear sale. Thank you for showing your Terrapin pride!
Still need to place your order? Scroll down to the Resources and Info Worth Repeating section of this newsletter for ordering details. The deadline to order Spirit Wear is 3/31/2023.
We appreciate your support!
Kindly,
Mrs. Lindsay Brenfleck
Proud TCES Principal
NOTABLE DATES
Thurs, Mar 23 - SMECO Elementary Math Challenge
Fri, Mar 31 - Deadline to order TCES Spirit Wear
Fri, Mar 31 - Two-Hour Early Release
No School for Pre-K Students
Mon, Apr 3 - Mon, April 10 - Spring Break, Schools Closed
Tues, Apr 11 - Schools Reopen
Wed, Apr 12 - Last day to order a yearbook
Wed, Apr 12 - PTO Meeting, 6:00pm, Media Center
SMECO Math Challenge
5th Grade
4th Grade
MCAP Individual Score Reports (ISRs)
Individual Score Reports from those assessments will be sent home with 4th and 5th-grade students tomorrow: Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Select the link to view the
TCES Word of the Week (WoW)
This week's word is encourage. Use it at home with your student!
Encourage - give support, confidence, or hope to (someone)
Each week, we will bring a school-wide focus to one vocabulary word through our TCES Word of the Week section of our morning announcements. Students are encouraged to submit a sentence using the TCES Word of the Week to read over the announcements.
SMCPS Calendar Reminder & Survey
- The last day of school may be Friday, June 9
- April 21 and May 12 two-hour early release days may be "virtual"
Our TCES school staff will be planning ahead to ensure that students are prepared for the possibility of virtual schooling on these days. There will likely be differences based on the grade/developmental levels of students.
We will continue to keep you posted on the system-level decisions.
We encourage you to view the March 8 Board Meeting presentation (early release dismissal/virtual conversations begin at 2:47) and invite you to provide input through this brief survey.
Academy Applications
On Wednesday, March 29th, SMCPS academies will hold a Virtual Open House. Students interested in attending an academy program in SMCPS are welcome to attend in order to learn more from program teachers and students.
SMCPS Teacher Job Fair
SMCPS Fiscal Responsibility & Debt Collection
Parents and guardians should be mindful of all debt that their students accrue throughout the 2022-2023 School Year. Student debt could take any one of the following forms:
- Lost/Damaged Computer Devices
- Lost/Damaged Textbooks
- Lunch Debt
Parents/Guardians play a key role in monitoring not only their student's actions but also their fiscal responsibilities regarding lost/damaged issued devices (such as computers and textbooks) and/or food purchases made by your child in our school cafeteria. Payment can be made in the form of cash or check and should include your child's five-digit Student ID# (e.g., #12345). For further convenience, families may also pay by credit card online at http://www.myschoolbucks.com/. All questions and concerns should be directed to the principal's secretary, Mrs. Patricia Hertzbach (pahertzbach@smcps.org).
March is Poison Prevention Month
Thank you, Nurse Lancaster, for sharing this resource with us!
DARE Camp 2023
Resources & Info Worth Repeating
TCES Spirit Wear on Sale NOW
Ready to rock some new Town Creek threads? A wide variety of spirit wear is now available, from hoodies to sweatpants!
Select this link to see pictures and detailed descriptions of the seven new items available in both youth and adult sizes.
To order, you can print this form and send in cash or check, or you can order everything online in the My School Bucks School Store. For directions on how to order through the MSB School Store, please select this link.
The items will be delivered to your student at school as soon as they arrive at the school!
**NOTE: Do not put money into the lunch money account for this purchase! That is a separate account from the School Store and can NOT be transferred.
Box Tops for Education
Download the Box Tops for Education app, scan your receipts, and earn cash for our school!
For over 25 years, Box Tops for Education has given families an easy way to earn for schools with products they already buy. Today, you can find thousands of participating products throughout the store — and all you need is the Box Tops app.
TCES 2022-2023 Yearbooks On Sale
Order Your Yearbook!
The cost of the yearbook is $22.00.
Select this link to place your order.
The deadline to order your yearbook is April 12, 2023.
Yearbook Photos Wanted
PTO News & Info
PTO Membership:
Please join our PTO by completing this membership form! All are invited to join us in our efforts to enrich the TCES learning environment and support our students and staff!
The cost is $7 for individuals or $10 for a family membership. You may send completed forms and dues to school with your student.
Please email smverhaagh@smcps.org if you would like us to send home a second paper copy.
PTO Meeting Minutes
Review the notes from our most recent meetings, become a member, and join us for our PTO Meetings!
Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 12
Location: Media Center
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Apply to Volunteer!
Applications are accepted only until May 1st. There is no application fee.
Vetting of applications can take several weeks. Field trip chaperones must have successfully completed the volunteer application process before they can be considered.
Select the link apply: School Volunteer Portal.
Schoology Parent Portal Access
Schoology has a Mobile App!
Directions to Log Into the Schoology Mobile App.
Families that did not receive a notification about their Schoology Parent Account should email schoology@smcps.org so we can have our SMCPS Schoology Team investigate and provide answers.
Cafeteria Corner
TCES Menu Changes
My School Bucks
School Menus
Check our Nutrislice Webpage:
- View helpful nutrition info
- Download the Mobile App
- Print menus
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 all 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