Talbot County Public Schools

Update /Actualización | Issue: #10 | 11-6-2020

TCPS Update November 6, 2020

Upcoming Dates

November 16: Report Cards Issued

November 16-20: American Education Week

November 18: Board of Education Meeting- meeting is closed to the public but will be live streamed. To view visit : https://talbotschools-md.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1

November 25-27: Thanksgiving Holiday

December 7: Winter Sports Begin

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Here Comes the Bus App

The Here Comes the Bus® App will be available to parents of TCPS students attending school in person beginning November 9th! Here Comes the Bus® will allow you to:


• View the real-time location of your child’s bus
• Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer
• Receive push notifications or email alerts
• Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time, every time


How to get started:
1. Download the Here Comes the Bus app* or visit herecomesthebus.com.
2. Click the "Sign Up" button.
3. Enter school code 87314 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm.”
4. Complete the “User Profile” box.
5. Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number. The student ID number can be found in the PowerSchool Parent Portal under the Bus Information tab. If you have not yet set up your PowerSchool Parent Portal, please contact your child's school.

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Easton High's It's Academic Team Episode Airs November 7th!

Easton's It's Academic episode will air Saturday, November 7th at 10 AM on WJZ-TV. The episode was filmed via Zoom on October 10th. Please tune in and cheer on the Easton It's Academic team of Desmond, Harrison, and Anna as they take on teams from Catonsville and the Friends School in an exciting match.


If you are unable to watch this Saturday, the episode will be posted on the WJZ website after it airs.https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/category/its-academic/

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St. Michaels S.H.O.P. FOOD/SUPPLY DRIVE

St. Michaels S.H.O.P., in coordination with the Guidance Office, is holding a food/supply drive for the SMMHS campus during the month of November. The goal is to fill the SMMHS food pantry and supply closet. To donate bring items to the SMMHS main office.


Canned Food Items Boxed Food Items

Vegetables

Fruit

Mac and Cheese

Any Box Meal

Soup

Hamburger Helper

Ravioli / Pasta

Stews

Spam

Baked Beans

Spaghetti Sauce

Tuna

Chicken


Misc. Food Items

Ramen Noodles

Instasoups


Supply Closet

Toilet Paper

Paper Towels

Lysol

Baby Wipes

Laundry Detergent

Shampoo

Conditioner

Soap

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Lotion

Clorox Wipes

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American Education Week: November 16–20, 2020

American Education Week presents everyone with an opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every student receives a quality education.

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FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR ALL STUDENTS!

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided free of charge for all students attending school in person. Students will also have the option to take home a bag of free meals for the days they will not be attending in person. Evening meal pick up will still be offered at all locations except Easton High School on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. for all children ages 2-18.