Greetings TSES Families,
We were thrilled to see our families at Back to School Night this week. Thank you for your engagement, and we are looking forward to seeing you at our future events!
Wednesday, September 18th is our first PTA restaurant night at Chipotle - 9851 Broken Land Parkway. Order online for pickup using code 6VZRHQL or show Chipotle Flyer in English Chipotle Flyer in Spanish in the restaurant. Chipotle will donate 25% of proceeds from all food purchased between 5pm to 9pm to our PTA. PTA funds are used to support TSES students and staff in a variety of ways. We hope to see you there!
Don't forget, picture day is next Thursday, September 19. See below for details.
The week’s newsletter includes the following:
Important Dates
September 16 - Fall Picture Day
September 18 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early (TSES will dismiss at 12:15)
September 18 - PTA Meeting @ 6:15pm in TSES Media Center
September 18 - Chipotle Restaurant Night 5pm-9pm
September 23 - PTA Spirit Shirt Sale Ends
September 24 - Title I Annual Meeting @ 6pm-7:30pm in the TSES Cafeteria
September 27 - Hispanic Heritage Celebration @ 5:30pm-7:30pm (Details Coming Soon!)
Fall Picture Day
TSES Fall picture day is scheduled for Thursday, September 19. Fliers will come home with students on Tuesday, September 17. Access your online Pre-Order options here.
PICTURE DAY: September 19, 2024
SCHOOL NAME: Talbott Springs Elementary School
PRE-ORDER CODE: TSESF24
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.
Universal Screener Notification
Students in Grades K-5 will be participating in the Beginning of the Year (BOY) DIBELs Universal Screener beginning on Monday, September 16, 2024. The purpose of the screener is to identify potential reading difficulties in students. Please find more information regarding the DIBELS Universal Screener here.
Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)
The MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) fall testing window for Grades 1-5 opens on Monday, September 16th. The window runs from September 16th-October 17th. You will find the testing schedule below. This assessment is designed to measure student growth in math and reading, both during the school year and across multiple school years.
Each student will complete 1 day of reading testing and 1 day of math testing. Chrome books will be provided for students for testing. The MAP assessment allows teachers to see instructional strengths and needs for each student. MAP is an adaptive test in which it adjusts based on the students’ answers to each question. The test gets more difficult as correct answers are given and easier as incorrect answers are given until an instructional match is found.
At the conclusion of the test, each student receives a RIT score that aligns to where they are instructionally based on this assessment. MAP in conjunction with other measures throughout the school year helps teachers differentiate instruction within their classrooms.
Please contact Dr. Derek Lewis with questions @ derek_lewis@hcpss.org
TSES PTA News
September 18 - PTA Meeting at 6pm in TSES Media Center
September 18 - Chipotle Restaurant Night 5pm-9pm
September 23 - PTA Spirit Shirt Sale Ends
Please join the PTA for our first meeting on Wednesday, September 18th 6pm-7:30pm in the TSES Media Center (or virtually at meet.google.com/fhi-vjgd-ata). At this meeting we will vote on the budget and set goals for this school year. It will also be a chance to hear from Mrs. Harmon and learn about ways to become involved.
Also on Wednesday, September 18th is our first restaurant night at Chipotle - 9851 Broken Land Parkway. Order online for pickup using code 6VZRHQL or show Chipotle Flyer in English Chipotle Flyer in Spanish in the restaurant. Chipotle will donate 25% of proceeds from all food purchased between 5pm to 9pm to our PTA.
Our fall spirit shirt sale is now open for orders and flyers will be coming home with students soon. Don't miss the chance to grab some TSES shirts! Store closes on Tuesday, September 23rd with an expected shipping date of October 9th.
Interested in joining the TSES PTA? Click here to become a voting member: https://tinyurl.com/tsesptamembership
Prefer to just support the work of the PTA? Click here to make a donation to support our community initiatives: https://tinyurl.com/tsesPTAdonate
If you didn't receive this September's PTA newsletter, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/TSESSEP2024NEWS
Policy 9400
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is committed to providing a safe, engaging, and supportive school environment that fosters the social and emotional safety, dignity, and well-being of all students. HCPSS acknowledges the need for employees
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to use an array of research-based positive behavior interventions, strategies, and supports to address student behaviors and keep students safe
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to minimize the practice of exclusion from the classroom environment
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to minimize the practice of physical restraint (which may only be used when necessary to protect a student or other person from imminent, serious, physical harm and only after other less intrusive, nonphysical interventions have failed or been determined inappropriate).
It is an expectation that HCPSS employees will be responsive to all incidents of exclusion or physical restraint and appropriately case manage impacted students to minimize unsafe behaviors and maximize instructional engagement.
Additional information can be found at HCPSS Policy 9400 - Student Behavior Intervention. If you have any questions regarding this policy or its implementation, please contact a school administrator.
2024-2025 Parent Academy KickOff, Sept. 25, 2024
HCPSS parents, guardians and family members are invited to join HCPSS Superintendent Willliam J. Barnes, school system leaders and community organizations for this valuable information night to prepare for a successful academic year. The event will also feature various workshop topics which provide access to resources and support.
The 2024-2025 Parent Academy Kick-Off will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 6-8:30 p.m at Wilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia. Dinner will be provided from 5:15-6 p.m. Registration is encouraged.
Workshop topics include:
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College and Career Readiness/Career Exploration
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Maryland’s Blueprint for the Future
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Navigating the School System for Student Success
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Mental Health
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Advanced Programs K-12
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Social Media Safety & Security
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Elementary ELA, Reading, and the Library
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Math Programs
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Financial Literacy
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Immigration Law
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Early Childhood Programs
Flyers for distribution:
Please contact 410.313.1293 for more information.
Title I Annual Meeting
Please join us for our Title I Annual meeting on September 24 @ 6pm. Dinner will be served and childcare will be available. Check out the for details. Hope to see you there!
Enrichment Clubs
It’s time to sign up for Enrichment Clubs! Enrichment Clubs are interest-based classes that take place at recess. They are open to all students in grades 2-5 and will begin the week of September 23rd. Check the online interest form for specific dates and times.
Students, who are interested in participating, need to fill out an online interest form: https://forms.gle/ynbMZkLggsRLG8XZ8 or use this QR code: 
Completed interest forms are due by Monday, September 16th.
If you have any questions, please contact Marilyn Lepore or Alexis Dwyer.
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.
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 Community School and impacts our status as a Title I school. Thank you for taking the time to complete!
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.
