Talbot County Public Schools
Superintendent's Update | October 22, 2021 | #9
Upcoming Dates
October: National Principals Month
October 23-31: Red Ribbon Week (The nation's largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign)
October 26: Vaccine Clinics EMS & EHS (See below for details.)
October 27: Vaccine Clinic SMMHS (First doses will also be available. See below for details.)
October 29: Early Dismissal
November 10: Early Dismissal
November 11 & 12: No School for Students (Waterfowl Festival)
November 15: State of the County Presentation, EES 6 PM
November 15-19: American Education Week
November 17: Board of Education Meeting
November 19: Education Foundation's Mission Possible Virtual Event
ST. MICHAELS MIDDLE HIGH HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK! GO SAINTS!
OCTOBER 20TH BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
MSDE Approves TCPS ESSER III Grant
The TCPS ESSER III (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) grant was approved by MSDE. The Grant allows for additional positions including Social Workers, Instructional Assistants, English Learner teachers, and tutors. It also provides funding for materials of instructions, software, and replacement devices.
MSDE Approves TCPS 2021-22 Re-Opening Plan
The TCPS Reopening Plan was approved by MSDE. The plan is a working document that is based on the latest CDC guidelines for schools, and will be updated as needed.
Giant Food Teacher of the Month!
Congratulations to Easton Middle School Teacher Samantha Iglesias-Figueras for being named the October Giant Teacher of the Month!
National Principals Month
WE NEED ALL FAMILIES TO COMPLETE THE FREE AND REDUCED MEAL APPLICATION
We are asking all TCPS families to please complete a FARMS application for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications received by Thursday, October 28, 2021, will be entered into another prize drawing that will take place on Monday, November 1. Two lucky winners will each receive a $200.00 gift card to a local grocery store. Families who have already submitted applications are automatically eligible for this additional prize drawing.
Choptank Community Health Will Hold COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics at Easton Middle, Easton High and St. Michaels Middle High
Choptank Community Health will hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics at Easton Middle, Easton High. The Pfizer vaccine will be available for TCPS students age 12 and older.
To schedule an appointment for a vaccine, please call the TCPS Human Resources Office at (410) 822-0330.
First and second doses will be available:
Easton Middle - Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Easton High - Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. Michaels Middle High - Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Families must complete the registration and vaccine consent forms, which are attached to this email, and will be available in the school nurse’s office. Students may turn the forms into the school nurse’s office or bring them to the clinic at their appointment time.
More information about the Pfizer vaccine can be found here.
https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/download Pfizer Vaccine Info English
https://www.fda.gov/media/144625/download Pfizer Vaccine Info Spanish
GIFT CARD DETAILS:
Talbot County philanthropists have partnered with Talbot County Economic Development and Mid-Shore Community Foundation to offer a $50 gift card to any Talbot County Public School student aged 12 - 18 who is fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
The gift cards may be used at participating local businesses and will be available for pick up at the second dose clinics on October 26th and 27th for students receiving second doses at that time.
Students who are already fully vaccinated may bring proof of vaccination and pick up their cards during the second dose clinics on October 26th and 27th.
Do you need help with Internet Access for your student(s)?
Families who live in the Easton Utilities service area AND qualify for Free and Reduced Meals may apply for a special FREE program sponsored by Easton Utilities, TCPS and the TCPS Education Foundation. Apply by filling out this: form:
https://tcpsforms.org/view.php?id=19463
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. If your household is eligible, you can receive:
- Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals
- Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)
For more information about the Emergency Broadband Benefit and to find out if you qualify check the website: https://getemergencybroadband.org/do-i-qualify/.
TALBOT COUNTY COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics are every Wednesday from 10 AM to 6 PM
102 S Marlboro Ave
Easton, MD 21601
Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson available! 1st, 2nd, 3rd and booster doses given every day!
WALK INS ARE WELCOME
Please call 410-819-5641 for assistance
COVID-19 Testing: Monday -Friday from 9 AM to 2:30 PM
Talbot Business Center
900 Glebe Rd
Easton, MD 21601
Appointments Required
Call: 410-819-5632 to Schedule
Bring your card if you have Health Insurance
Drive-up and stay in your car.
Are you experiencing any challenges as we get back in the routine of school? TCPS can help!
MD Families: You may be eligible for Child Tax Credit & stimulus payments!
#DYK millions of families are eligible, but won’t receive payments bc they haven’t recently filed taxes, or updated their info on file?
Learn more & claim your CTC at
http://GetCTC.org We can help with providing resources for the following: food insecurity, registration, obtaining school records, proof of residency, referral to free legal advice, mental health services, and more.
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