Terrapin Tidbits
SY21 TCES Family Issue #32
A Week: April 19-23, 2021
Hello Town Creek Families!
#tcesrocks
Our students, families, teachers, and staff are second to none!
I am so very grateful for everyone's efforts to persevere and overcome the challenges we've faced this year.
TCES Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week (May 3-7) is just two weeks away! You can be a part of celebrating our amazing teachers and staff. Beginning next Mon, Apr 30 through Thurs, May 6, we will be accepting store-bought, individually wrapped (when possible) snacks and treats for our staff to show them how much we appreciate them! Call or email our main office to schedule a time for drop-off. Many thanks!
Kindly,
Lindsay Brenfleck
Main Office 301-863-4044
Notable Dates
- Tues, Apr 20: Report Card Distribution
- Wed, Apr 21: Purple Up! [details below]
- Mon, Apr 30 - Thurs, May 6: Accepting Teacher/Staff Appreciation Snacks
- Mon, May 3 - Fri, May 7: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
- Fri, May 14: 4th Marking Period Interim
- Fri, May 29: Two-Hour Early Release
- Mon, May 31: Memorial Day, No School
Accessing Report Cards on HAC
Marking Period 3 Standards-Based Report Cards will be available on the Home Access Center [HAC] on Tuesday, April 20. Narrative reports will be emailed directly to parents/guardians on the same day.
April: Month of the Military Child
Purple Up on Wednesday, April 21! This annual observance allows all Americans to celebrate military kids. Purple references the joint environment of the military – encompassing all service branches, Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, and Veterans, and encourages everyone to wear purple.
March Diversity Learning
~Ms. Keonna Jones, TCES EDEAL
Read Aloud & Book Signing with GW Carver Teacher JR Rhine:
Are You our Next PTA Treasurer?
Please email smverhaagh@smcps.org and towncreekelementarypta@gmail.com if you are interested in fulfilling this role. Thank you!
DISMISSAL Schedule Reminders:
3:40pm - Intermediate Bus Riders
3:45pm - Buses Depart
3:50pm - Intermediate (3-5) Car Riders*
*Parent Pick-Up Reminders:
- Arrive on time at 3:30 (primary) or 3:50 (intermediate). Space is limited!
- Enter vehicle lot, turn left, and drive to the stop sign in a single-file line.
- Remain in your vehicle. Your student will be escorted to your vehicle.
- Provide photo ID to our staff member.
Specials
All students (Hybrid and Virtual) will continue to have one class session with each specialist over a two-week period.
Hybrid Learners attend specials in-person when they attend school. Specials Schedules Links:
Virtual Learners attend one Live Specials Session (K-2nd 1:05-1:50) or (3rd-5th 10:50-11:35) during B Week.
SELECT THIS LINK to sign up to have your student who is attending school in-person receive take-home meal bags at the end of the school day for the following day's hybrid schedule.
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.
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