Tilghman Tiger Talk
September 10, 2021 Principal Update
2021-2022 School Year
Dear Tilghman Families,
We had a terrific week. Our students are jumping right back into our school routines like professionals. Thank you for sending your child to school each day ready to learn. Please continue to have him/her wear his/her mask and bring a water bottle.
We continue to follow all CDC, Talbot County Health Department and TCPS health protocol, procedures and precautions. Students are expected to wash hands, use hand sanitizer, and wear masks. Masks should fit securely over the nose. We are adhering to 3 feet distancing as much as possible. Please note that if your student has a pending COVID test, he/she may not return to school until the results are in and they are negative. Thank you for your cooperation as we are committed to keeping all students and staff healthy and safe.
Thank you for a speedy car rider arrival and dismissal during these first weeks of school. A gentle reminder to pull all the way up in the car-rider loop when dropping off so that our staff can expedite the process for all car riders. Please make sure your child is on the right side of the car for safety purposes, both when exiting and entering the vehicle. Please also make sure your child is ready to get out of the car with his or her book bag when pulling into the car-rider loop. Your child should practice how to buckle and unbuckle his or her safety belt to ensure a speedy arrival and dismissal. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Mark your calendars for this coming Thursday evening, we will have our Back to School Showcase from 5:00-6:30. We hope to see everyone there!
If you have specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Happy School Year!!
#smallbutmighty
Ms. Kelly Murdoch, Proud TES Principal
BACK TO SCHOOL SHOWCASE- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
Superintendent's Update | September 10, 2021 | #23
FALL MCAP TESTING
As part of continued COVID-19 recovery efforts, the Maryland State Department of Education is conducting the Early Fall Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) for students currently enrolled in grades 4-5. The results of these assessments will help educators better understand student needs as we move forward in the 2021-2022 school year.
Students will take two assessments, one in English Language Arts (ELA) and one in Mathematics. Both assessments are abbreviated versions of the MCAP assessments that are typically administered each spring. The Mathematics assessment consists of two 30 minute sections, while the ELA assessment is two 70 minute sections. The purpose of the Early Fall Test Administration is to assess students on standards and skills from their previous grade level. Therefore, students currently in grade 5 will complete the grade 4 ELA and Mathematics MCAP assessments and students in grade 4 will complete the grade 3 ELA and Mathematics MCAP assessments this fall.
Please see the flyer from the Maryland State Department of Education that includes more information on MCAP below.
Current Grade 5 students:
4th Grade ELA= September 21st and 22nd
4th Grade Math= September 23rd
Current Grade 4 students:
3rd Grade ELA= September 28th and 29th
3rd Grade Math= September 30th
Here Comes the Bus & Powerschool Portal
Here Comes the Bus App
The Here Comes the Bus® App is now available to parents of TCPS students attending school in person! Here Comes the Bus® allows 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. Click below on how to get started.
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 do so using the instructions below. This will be necessary in order for you to access your child’s transportation information in the future.
6. Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!
*Available at the App Store and Google Play
Here Comes the Bus® is a registered trademark of Synovia Solutions™ LLC
TO SET UP YOUR POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL:
Use the POWERSCHOOL link in the upper left hand corner of the TCPS web page or go to https://powerschool7.tcps.k12.md.us/public/home.html.
Click on the “Create Account” tab and enter the requested information (name, email, desired username, password, etc.)
To add a child to your account you will need your Guardian Access Id and your Guardian Password. Additional instructions for accessing and using PowerSchool can be found at Signing Up for PowerSchool. If you have any questions or difficulty with this process, please contact your child's school office.
School Hours
Dismissal is at 3:20 PM. We will start dismissing the car riders utilizing both loops followed by the bus students.
ALL TCPS STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR THE ENTIRE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR!
Important Upcoming Dates
September:
- 9/16- Back to School Showcase (5:00-6:30)
- 9/21-9/23- 5th Grade Fall MCAP Testing
- 9/28-9/30- 4th Grade Fall MCAP Testing
- 9/23- Interim 1 Ends
- 9/29- Interims Issued
October:
- 10/1- Early Dismissal/Parent Teacher Conferences PM- 12:05 p.m. dismissal
- 10/14- PTO Meeting 5:30 p.m. (Zoom)
- 10/25-10/29- Red Ribbon Week
- 10/27- Picture Day
- 10/29- Early Dismissal 12:05 p.m.
Tilghman Elementary School
Email: kmurdoch@talbotschools.org
Website: https://tcps.k12.md.us/
Location: 21374 Foster Rd, Tilghman, MD 21671, USA
Phone: 410-886-2391
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tilghmanelementary