Thurmont Primary School News
Continuity of Learning - Volume 9
Principal's Message
Dear Families,
We made it to June! During our unconventional end to the school year, we recognize that we have gotten to this point because of your unwavering support. It is both a privilege and honor to collaborate with you and support your child(ren). We know we all have grown in our brain, heart and body power over the past 10 weeks of distance learning. We hope as the school year winds down you find ways to celebrate the end of a truly remarkable year!
Yours in education,
Michele Baisey
#TogetherApart
#CourageofaCougar
Medication Pick Up
- School Health staff will work in health rooms daily June 1st through 5th from 8:00 am-3:30 pm.
- Parents will be called to arrange for pick up of student medications and supplies.
- Pick up will be available to parents on Tuesday, June 2nd and Wednesday, June 3rd from 8:30-12:30pm or 1:30-3:30pm.
- Parents will remain in their vehicles and call the health room upon arrival.
- School health staff will wear masks and gloves to deliver items to vehicles.
Student Belongings
TPS & TES will offer days/times during the week of June 8th for families to drop off school materials and pick up student personal belongings. Drop off/pick up will occur curbside, following all health/safety guidelines, from 8 AM-4 PM (see dates/schedule below). Family members will be asked to remain in their car, share their child’s name, and drop off materials. A staff member will bring personal belongings to you.
Materials to be dropped off: library books, reading bags, reading books, completed COL paper packets, band instruments
Drop off/pick up dates:
Monday, June 8th - Last Names A - H
Wednesday, June 10th - Last Names I - Q
Friday, June 12th - Last Names R - Z
Extended hours are available by individual appointment. Please contact the front office to make arrangements.
Check Your Library Account
As part of the student belonging drop off, you will be returning library books. Please use the link/directions below to access your child's library account. We hope this helps you to locate the items needing to be returned.
TPS - How to See Items on Your Library Account
Please contact melissa.gaeta@fcps.org for questions or assistance.
Chromebooks
If you are moving, or your child will not be enrolled as a student in FCPS for the fall, please plan to return the Chromebook to TPS.
Access to Online Programs Over the Summer
- Lexia - through July 31st
- RazKids - throughout the summer
- Dreambox - through June 30th
- Splash Learn - through July 31st
- Study Island - through July 31st
- TPS Media Center Homepage/Links - throughout the summer
Video Messages for Students
Morning Announcements - Week of June 1st
Please continue to watch for additional videos and updates to be shared over the coming weeks. If your child would like to send a message back you can email me at michele.baisey@fcps.org or share it with me on Twitter @MBaiseyFCPS.
Specials Spotlight
For the week of May 18-22, many specials activities were connected to each other. Students explored sight and sound with Mrs. Gaeta, learned about the art of Kandinsky with Mrs. Riggs, and how music could inspire art with Mrs. Bruce. Mr. Barnhart offered many fun choices and we had several students participate in our first specials video meet. Enjoy!
May Reading Challenge - Top Readers
Congratulations to the top readers in each grade level...
- Catherine Riggs, Kindergarten, 420 minutes
- Morgan Stine, 1st Grade, 1,250 minutes
- Kayden Bullis, 2nd Grade, 2,270 minutes
Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Applications
Required enrollment documentation:
- Proof of date of birth - birth certificate, physician's certificate, hospital certificate, baptismal or church certificate, parent's affidavit or passport/via
- Proof of residency - current property tax bill, current rental bill, current utility bill for water, gas, or electric
- Immunization and health records - Department of Health and Mental Hygiene form 896 Immunization Certificate and documentation of a recent physical exam, recorded on the Maryland Schools Record of Physical Examination
Current Pre-Kindergarten students will automatically roll over into Kindergarten and no registration is necessary.
More information about the online enrollment process will be shared via Find Out First and through this newsletter.
The FCPS Find Out First is linked here for your reference: Kindergarten and PreK Enrollment Coming Soon
Family Resources
During the school closure we want to be sure you are connected with resources which may support your child and family.
Counseling & Mental Health Resources
FCPS Student Services Recommended Resources
Coronavirus Resources & Social Stories
Important Dates
Monday, June 15th - Virtual Family Fun Day
Wednesday, June 17th - Last Day of School
Contact Information
Email: michele.baisey@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/tps/
Location: 7989 Rocky Ridge Road, Thurmont, MD, USA
Phone: 240-236-2800
Twitter: @ThurmontPrimary