Greetings TSES Families,
Please join us next Tuesday for our first ever Title I Annual meeting on September 24 @ 6pm. Dinner will be served and childcare will be available. Check out the for details. Today is the last day to RSVP for this event!
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are excited to invite you to our Hispanic Heritage Celebration next Friday, September 27 @ 5:30-7:30pm. See the flier for details! We hope to see you there!
This week's newsletter includes:
Important Dates
September 24 - Title I Annual Meeting @ 6pm-7:30pm in the TSES Cafeteria
September 27 - Hispanic Heritage Celebration @ 5:30pm-7:30pm
October 2 - Hearing & Vision Screening
October 3 - HCPSS Schools & Offices Closed
October 16 - PTA Meeting @ 6:15pm
October 18 - HCPSS Schools Closed for Students - Professional Workday
October 30 - Flu Clinic
October 31 - HCPSS Schools Closed for Students - Professional Workday
Free and Reduced Meals Application
We encourage all families to check their eligibility. HCPSS participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, which provide families with significant benefits to help save money. Qualification is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential. All children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can get free meals regardless of income, and students from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. *The free AND reduced lunch price is $0!
Free and Reduced Meals eligibility provides discounts for summer programs, SAT, recreation programs, Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and internet programs. Other discounts are listed below. FARMs eligibility also may provide your school with much needed Federal funding.
Apply online now This helps TSES keep our funding as a Title I school. Thank you for taking the time to complete!
Message from the Health Room
Volunteers are needed for our hearing and vision screening on Oct. 2, 2024 (8:30-10:30), and our Flu Clinic that is on October 30, 2024 (8:30-11:00). Please contact the health room 410-313-6918 or email lindsey_squillario@hcpss.org if you would like to help!
Other flu clinics around the county are being offered by the Howard County Health Department. These are open to all with or without insurance. Check out the link for dates in your area: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/health/seasonal-flu
MCAP Reports
Students in grades 4 and 5 who participated in the Spring 2024 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) will be bringing home score reports today, Friday, September 20.
The reports show the prior grade level’s understanding in math and English language arts. These assessments are just one measure of your child's performance and provide you with insight into your child's level of proficiency. Federal accountability requires that students assess annually in grades 3-8 and once in high school.
Please visit HCPSS MCAP for more information.
OMHS Food Pantry
The OMHS Food Pantry will be open Wednesday, September 25 from 3:30 - 5:30pm. If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, please come to our contact free pickup at 9410 Kilimanjaro Road, Columbia. Please do not arrive before 3pm to allow for safe bus departure. Visit https://omhs.hcpss.org/student-services/food-pantry for more information.
La Despensa de Alimentos de OMHS está abierta miércoles, el 25 de septiembre 3:30-5:30pm (9410 Kilimanjaro Road, Columbia). Si necesita alimentos, venga a OMHS para recoger sin contacto. Favor de no llegar antes de las 3pm para que los autobuses puedan salir. Visite a https://omhs.hcpss.org/student-services/food-pantry para más información.
TSES PTA News
Please join the PTA. Our mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Membership Link to join https://talbottspringspta.memberhub.com
We are looking for volunteers for the TSES table at the Oakland Mills Fall Festival. The SignUp Genius to sell peanuts and facepaint for various time slot(s): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044CAFAB2AA0F85-51052705-oakland#/
The next General PTA meeting is 10/16 - Can't wait to see you virtually or in-person!
Young Author's Contest
English:
The Howard County Literacy Association invites students in grades 1-5 to submit their original poems and/or short stories to the annual writing contest called The Young Authors' Contest. Please see the attached Young Authors' Contest Guidelines 2024-2025 for information about the rules and guidelines. Paper copies of the guidelines will be provided to students. All entries must have a completed YAC Cover Sheet sent as a PDF. Submissions may be emailed to Erika_Kennedy@hcpss.org by December 20, 2024. Contact Mrs. Kennedy with any questions. All Young Authors’ Contest information can be found on the HCLA website. Howard County Literacy Association welcomes parents as members. Visit the HCLA Welcome Page for information about joining.
Spanish:
La asociación de literatura de Howard County invita a los estudiantes de 1-5 grado a entregar un poema original y/o una historia corta a la competencia anual llamada The Young Authors’ Contest. Favor de ver el volante adjunto Young Authors' Contest Guidelines 2024-2025 para más información sobre las reglas y pautas. Una copia de las reglas y pautas se le entregará a los estudiantes. Todos los trabajos deben tener un formulario complete YAC Cover Sheet. Las presentaciones pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a Erika_Kennedy@hcpss.org antes del 20 de diciembre de 2024. Comuníquese con la Sra. Kennedy si tiene alguna pregunta. Toda la información del concurso se puede encontrar en el sitio HCLA website. La Asociación de Alfabetización del Condado de Howard da la bienvenida a los padres como miembros. Visite la página de bienvenida de HCLA para obtener información sobre cómo unirse.
CA Points Program
The CA (Columbia Association) Points Program is offered to students in grades 3-12 enrolled in the Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS) program at participating schools. Students can earn a free CA membership for themselves and their immediate family through their grades and attendance.
To enroll your student, please complete the CA Points Enrollment Form. Online enrollment will close on Friday, September 27, 2024.
For more information, visit CA Points Program or email CAPoints@ColumbiaAssociation.org.
