Greetings TSES Families,
I hope that you are having a wonderful and safe summer during these very hot days. Preparation for the upcoming school year is well underway, and we are busy planning for the start to the new school year. Please see below for a few updates that will be helpful in your planning.
Stay safe and cool!
The week’s newsletter includes the following:
Important Dates
Please see below for some important dates for the 2024-2025 school year.
August 14 - Save the date for Popsicles with TSES Administration & PTA Chalk the Walk @ 4:30-5:30 (Flier coming soon!)
August 23 - RECC Parent Meeting, Kindergarten Orientation, New Student Orientation, & Open House (stay tuned for details)
August 26 - First Day for students
August 29 - First Day for RECC students
September 2 - HCPSS Schools Closed for Labor Day
September 10 - TSES Back to School Night for Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grade @ 6pm
September 12 - TSES GT Back to School Night @ 5:30 & 6pm for 3rd,4th, & 5th Grades
September 18 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early (TSES will dismiss at 12:15)
The HCPSS calendar is updated and posted online for viewing, subscribing to, or downloading. The elementary Related Arts color day calendar is now a part of the HCPSS calendar. I would encourage everyone to subscribe to the HCPSS calendar, as this calendar and page will be continuously updated as new information becomes available.
Information on preparing for the 2024-2025 school year can be found online.
TSES Website Updates
Check out the TSES website for important dates to remember, the 24-25 school supply list, enrollment information, and much more! We will continue to update our website so that it can be a resource for you and your family.
Kindergarten Registration
We need your help in spreading the word regarding new Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year!
As we prepare for our upcoming school year, it is important to have your child registered to ensure we have the correct amount of teachers for our students. Please do not delay! Help us with the process by registering your new kindergartner or first grader as soon as possible.
Children must be 5 years old by 9/1/24 in order to enroll in kindergarten next school year. Every child who is 5 years old by this date must be enrolled in a kindergarten program this fall or have an approved waiver. HCPSS kindergarten is a full day program.
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Please make certain you are on the screen for 2024-2025 if registering for the next upcoming school year.
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Parents or guardians are to register students at the school serving the address where the child’s parent or guardian resides. Information on neighborhood schools can be found through HCPSS School Locator.
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Complete your child’s registration online by providing the documents listed below. The registration process will be more efficient if you upload the required documents during online registration. Otherwise, you will be asked to submit the required documents via email as pdfs, or you may contact the office to make arrangements to bring the documents in and we will copy them for you. The following documents are needed for registration and should be submitted during the online registration process: Click here for a checklist for registration.
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Child’s evidence of birth (i.e. birth certificate, baptismal certificate)
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An authorized record of immunizations
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Proof of residency in the form of your entire signed lease/deed including signature pages.
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Current utility bill with your name and address that has been issued within the last 45 days. (cellular device bills not accepted)
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Photo ID of parent/guardian
Additional Documents to bring if applicable to your child:
Proof of custody - only if there is information the school must adhere to during school hours (full document including the signature pages)
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Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for Special Education Services
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504 plan
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Psychological report or related services reports/plans
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English Language Learner (ELL) plans or previous assessments
These forms should be completed by your child's pediatrician and dentist and emailed to our Health Room prior to the first day of school or as soon as your child has their 5 year check-up
It is recommended that you work on a laptop or desktop to complete registration. Cell phone registration is not recommended. Please call our front office at 410-313-6915 if you have questions and/or need support with the registration process.
The Howard County Public Library On the Road to Kindergarten
The Howard County Public Library System's On the Road to Kindergarten mobile library will be hosting public site visits in July and August. Please share these site visits with families!
On the Road to Kindergarten Summer 2024 Fliers
Visit hclibrary.org/ork for more information.
