Tilghman Tiger Talk
Principal's Update 2021
Week of June 1st- 4th
Hello Tilghman Elementary Families,
It's hard to believe that we are in the final stretch of the 2020-2021 school year. As a reminder, the last day of school for Pre-K is June 11, 2021. Mrs. Fenzel will be scheduling conferences to discuss student progress with Pre-K families. The last day of school for TCPS students is Thursday, June 17th, which is also an early dismissal day (12:00p.m.).
Due to end of the year planning for TES Summer Learning and other professional development requirements, May 26th was the last Wednesday small group instruction for the remainder of the year. June 2nd and 9th will be reserved for teachers to meet with students who need to complete missing assignments for Quarter 4. June 16th will be our 5th grade awards and drive-through graduation at 9:00 a.m. for our 5th graders and their families.
All students will need to turn in their TCPS issued iPad and charger to their teacher while at school. iPad collection will be as follows:
- Virtual Pre-K: the week of June 14th (iPads and chargers)
- In-person Pre-K-5: All in-person iPads will be collected by their teachers. If a TCPS technician or service contractor deems that damage caused to equipment was the result of neglect or malicious intent, parents will be notified and may be responsible for the cost of repair.
- K-5 Virtual students will need to drop off their iPads and chargers to the front office either on 6/17 or 6/18.
We have officially closed our Summer Learning registration. Our staff will be making calls this week to verify weeks and transportation with families that have students attending. Week 1 of our Summer Learning begins June 21st.
Please make sure that you have returned all TES materials such as Wonders-Reading anthologies and library books.
Thank you for your continued support of TES. We know this year has been difficult but we will continue to make the best choices for our students and school community. #smallbutmighty.
Ms. Murdoch, Proud Principal
IMPORTANT MESSAGES FOR OUR 5TH GRADE PARENTS
5th Grade Awards and Graduation
We are busy planning our 5th grade awards and drive-through graduation on Wednesday, June 16th at 9:00. Fifth grade families will be asked to park in the parking lot off of Tilghman Island Road. Each family will be able to stand outside of their vehicle for the award presentations. Social distancing X's will be placed on the asphalt in the parking lot to ensure appropriate spacing. After the awards, families will be directed to the other loop for the official drive through graduation and to receive their certificates. Families are encouraged to decorate their vehicles in celebration of this special occasion!
Proof of Residency
Your child's transition to middle school is approaching. One of the pieces necessary for his/her transition to St. Michaels Middle School is documentation of current proof of residency. Your child will be receiving an envelope with a checklist of items we will accept for proof of residency. Copies of these items MUST either be returned in the envelope to their homeroom teacher or emailed to Ms. Jessica Baker, the School Counselor, at jessica.baker@talbotschools.org, no later than April 30, 2021. No student will receive a schedule nor begin at SMMS until we receive and approve the proper proof of residency documents. Please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Baker if you have any questions or concerns.Field Day(s): Message from Mr. Eutsler
It has been an unusual educational year. We have been virtual, hybrid- A Day, B Day, and even C Day, as well as in-person. This has been hard on all of us trying to keep some semblance of normalcy. In hopes of maintaining expectations, I’d like to send a message out about Field Day(S)! Yes, that is an (S) at the end of Day, which means there will be multiple days in the field.
For TES, those dates are:
1. Friday May 28th
2. Friday June 4th
3. Friday June 11th
Field Day activities will be:
- conducted during PE class time
- performed outside (weather and activity-dependent)
Please make sure your child comes to school ready to participate with tennis shoes, a water bottle, and comfortable weather and activity-appropriate clothing. Even though we cannot have the traditional Field Day with families and volunteers participating along with the students, there are Field Day activities on my FROG page labeled Field Day. Each family is encouraged to take part and perform some together at home. Please share pictures and messages on the page or via email with your child's teacher or me.
I am looking forward to these activities as they are a marker that the school year is coming to a close and SUMMER VACATION BEGINS!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me or call the school office.
PBIS Parents
Tilghman Elementary School implements school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to improve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes for all of our students. We recognize students who show:
Productive Learning
Always follow directions
Will respect others
Self to self
We have been encouraging and recognizing acts of kindness and empathy through our daily announcements. TES students are pretty amazing! Please continue to have discussions with your children that support these efforts of treating peers and staff with kindness, respect, and empathy.
If students encounter a problem with a peer, they have been taught to ask the student to stop the bothersome behavior. If this does not solve the issue, students are to report to the nearest adult. The adult is then responsible for stepping in and helping resolve the issue. If the problem persist, students are to report the problem to administration for additional support.
PAWS for Applause
Congratulations to our Tuesday & Friday PAWS recipients:
Lacey Graves, Cason Marr, Millie Reiss, Coleson Ozman, Joe Asmussen, Emily Russ, Camden Fenzel, Bailey Gowe, Kylie Sadler, Bryce Correa, Cullen Tyler, Liam Carroll, Ella Marr, Matthew Mattera, Sutton Harrison, Everett Wilson, Bethany Crouch, Katalina Fogler, Alexis Mains, Rikk Hightower, Channing Harrison, Kennedy Smith, Emily Gottleib, Jacob Sadler, Charlie Poore, Alayna Porter, Bella Simmons
Way to Go! We are so proud of all of your hard work!
Important Upcoming Dates
June:
6/4- Field Day activities during P.E.
6/11-Field Day activities during P.E.
-Last Day for Pre-K
6/16- 5th grade Outside Awards and Drive Through Graduation for 5th Graders and their families starting at 9:00 (Families welcome in cars, Decorating of Cars Encouraged)
6/17- Last Day for Students, Early Dismissal 12:00 p.m.
6/21- Week 1 of Summer Learning (Monday-Thursday)
6/28- Week 2 of Summer Learning (Monday-Thursday)
TCPS Dress Code Reminders
Just a reminder as the weather gets warmer:
Spaghetti strap tops, open back tops/dresses, strapless shirts are not to be worn to school.
Shorts, dresses, and/or skirts that are shorter in length than the mid-thigh are not permitted.
See-through or mesh shirts, tops, dresses, slacks, or shorts, are not to be worn unless they are worn over other appropriate clothing. Pants or shorts that contain holes or slits above the mid-thigh are not permitted.
No flip-flops. Sandals must have a strap on the heel.
No head coverings including, but not limited to: hats, bandanas, hoods, visors, or sunglasses.
Reminders from the School Health Office
All of the following are symptoms of Covid -19
Fever (100.4 or higher)
Chills/Body Aches
Sore Throat
Headache
Nausea or Vomiting
Diarrhea
Loss of taste or smell
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Breathing
New or worsening cough
Fatigue
Congestion/Runny nose
Please do not send students to school sick.
If a student has 2 or more of the above symptoms they will be sent home.
They will be required to stay home for 10 days or see a doctor to get a specific diagnosis or get tested for Covid-19.
Please continue to monitor your children for any of the above symptoms and follow the guidelines to help keep students and staff safe and in school.
Please feel free to call the school health office if you have questions regarding your child coming to school due to illness.
PTO MEETINGS
The next meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday 6/1 from 4:00-5:00.
Please email Mrs. Weems for the link. jessica.weems@talbotschools.org
Tremendous Tiger Nomination
Time for you to nominate a TES staff member:
This year we are looking for parents, teachers, and community members to nominate a TES teacher/staff for the Tremendous Tiger Award. Click on the link to submit a nomination during any time of the year.
Nomination Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lEB3_tdhTKlnzxRk3IrRg6t_YJzxthQvXPwlppXTnoA/edit
Technology Updates
TECHNOLOGY TROUBLE-SHOOTING TIPS:
If you are having trouble with your device (slow running, not holding a charge, etc), please email teshelpdesk@talbotschools.org with the following information: Your name, your school's name, the issue you are having, and your contact information.
VISIT for TCPS Technology Tutorials:
https://www.tcps.k12.md.us/2020-21-news/online-learning-family-tutorials