Terrapin Tidbits
SY21 TCES Family Issue #20
January 18, 2021
Greetings TCES Families,
"The time is always right to do what is right."
Today, we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and how he inspired the human race to strive for harmony among all people. His words and his dedication to equality continue to inspire us today.
Kindly,
Lindsay Brenfleck
Notable Dates
- Mon, Jan 18: Holiday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Fri, Jan 22: Two Hour Early Release; End of Marking Period 2
- Fri, Jan 29: No School for Students
- Tues, Feb 3 (changed from 2/2): Report Card Distribution
- Feb 1-5: Counselor Appreciation Week
- Mon, Feb 15: Holiday, Presidents' Day
Asynchronous Specials
A Week 1/19 - 1/22: Specials are asynchronous/independent on Schoology this week.
Resources for elementary students
Parent|Guardian Mental Health & Wellness
Resources for parents and guardians
January 13, 2021 Board of Education Meeting
Dr. Smith presents data and the phased-in approach beginning at 15:15 in the video above. Dr. Brewster follows Dr. Smith with information regarding vaccinations.
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.
SMCPS Food & Nutrition Services
On Friday, January 29, all schools will be closed for Staff Professional Development.
Therefore, meal distribution on Wednesday, January 27, will include food for three days
(Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday).
Beginning the week of February 1, meal distribution will continue Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; however, Friday’s meal bag will include food for three days
(Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). The meal distribution schedule for Fridays will continue
until a plan has been established for students to return to in-school instruction.
If you have any questions regarding the schedule change, please send them to
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