Talbott Springs Elementary School
Newsletter - 4/11/25
Greetings TSES Families,
We are continuing to celebrate our talented students! Congratulations to the following TSES Super Singers: Each week one student in each of our 2nd through 5th grade music classes is selected as the "Super Singer." Students selected demonstrate consistent excellence in the school RISE expectations and/or the music skills that are being taught (singing, playing instruments, creating, and moving are some of the skills). Here are the super singers for the period of 3/3-4/7: Arianna M., Jaqui C., Aaron R., Dulcinea G., Luke D., Zaya F., Jesse U., Tia F., Elias F., Kyi W., Kai S., Nino S.V., Hadley R., Becca B., Jese R.T., Gabriela O.V., Charleigh L., Ryan H., Lucas M., Jaylen P., Kaleb R., Aviela N., Marcus L., Riley A., Saven O., Ryian T., Uriah C.R., Thaddeus K., Lukaz Z.D., Dylan C., Marie-Claire A., Takai H., KJ O., Keren B., Jason M.S., Simon R., London B., Matthew C., Tara B., Lily G., Mikayla H., Nehemiah B., Lesly A.R., Layla N., Isaiah W., Zoie C., and Levi C.
In addition, congratulations to our PreK through 5th grade students whose artwork is featured in the 52nd Annual HCPSS Art Exhibit at the Mall in Columbia! This exciting event highlights the creativity, dedication, and artistic growth of students from across Howard County and we're proud to share that 76 TSES students have their work on display this year!
We invite our families and community members to stop by and celebrate these young artists. The exhibit will be open through April 29, and our school’s display can be found on the lower level, located between Dunkin, Forever 21, and Lolli & Pops.
Please join me in celebrating our young artists!
I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Spring Break. We look forward to seeing our students return on Tuesday, April 22!
This week’s newsletter includes the following:
Important Dates
Chromebook for Families
Field Day
Family Engagement Team Meeting
HCPSS Title I Survey
International Night
Yearbook News
PTA News
Kindergarten Registration for the 25-26 School Year
Important Dates
April 14 - 21 - Spring Break
April 22 - Return from Spring Break
April 25 - Field Day
April 24 - Take our Daughters & Sons to Work Day
April 25 - Report Cards Available in Synergy @ 4pm
April 28 - Family Engagement Team Meeting @ 6:30-7:30pm (virtual)
May 1 - International Night @ 6:00-7:30pm
May 30 - PTA Summer Kick Off (Details coming soon!)
Chromebooks for Families
Talbott Springs School Families,
As part of a grant from the State of Maryland’s Connected Devices Program, our school is partnering with the Bright Minds Foundation and the Howard County Government to continue to provide qualifying families with one free Chromebook and charger per household. This free new HP Chromebook can be used to connect with schools, access community services, for personal work purposes or for any other reason that benefits your family.
In order to qualify for a free Chromebook and charger, you must meet the following criteria:
- Your family has not already received a free device from one of these organizations: Community Action Council of Howard County, Howard County Office of Children and Families, or Making Change;
- You are the parent or legal guardian of a student currently enrolled in HCPSS;
- You meet one of the income qualifications outlined on the application form; and,
- The application form is fully completed.
If you qualify for a Chromebook and have completed the Google Form application, you will be notified by Jenny Rothenberger when the device is available for pick up. At that time, an adult family member will need to come to the school to receive the device. When you pick up the device, you will receive information about setting up the device and how to access technical support. These are not HCPSS devices, and will not come loaded with any HCPSS educational applications. HCPSS is not responsible or liable for the operation, loss, or repair of your Chromebook or charger. Families will be responsible for their own internet service. Families will have 5 days to exchange any non-functioning devices.
Please read the instructions and complete the Free Chromebooks for Eligible HCPSS Parents or Guardians Google Form at this link. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Rothenberger @ jennifer_rothenberger@hcpss.org or 410-313-6915.
We look forward to partnering with the Bright Minds Foundations, Howard County Government, and you for this incredible opportunity!
Sincerely,
Leslie Harmon and Jenny Rothenberger
Talbott Springs familias escolares,
Como parte de una subvención del Programa de Dispositivos Conectados del Estado de Maryland, nuestra escuela se está asociando con Fundación Mentes Brillantes y el gobierno del condado de Howard seguirá brindando a las familias que califiquen un Chromebook y un cargador gratuitos por hogar. Este nuevo HP Chromebook gratuito se puede utilizar para conectarse con escuelas, acceder a servicios comunitarios, para fines laborales personales o por cualquier otro motivo que beneficie a su familia.
Para calificar para un Chromebook y un cargador gratuitos, debe cumplir con los siguientes criterios:
- Su familia aún no ha recibido un dispositivo gratuito de una de estas organizaciones: Consejo de Acción Comunitaria del Condado de Howard, Oficina de Niños y Familias del Condado de Howard o Making Change;
- Usted es el padre o tutor legal de un estudiante actualmente inscrito en HCPSS;
- te encuentras uno de las calificaciones de ingresos descritas en el formulario de solicitud; y,
- El formulario de solicitud está completamente completado.
Si califica para una Chromebook y ha completado la solicitud del Formulario de Google, se le notificará mediante Jenny Rothenberger cuando el dispositivo esté disponible para ser recogido. En ese momento, un miembro adulto de la familia deberá venir a la escuela para recibir el dispositivo. Cuando recoja el dispositivo, recibirá información sobre cómo configurarlo y cómo acceder al soporte técnico. Estos no son dispositivos HCPSS y no vienen cargados con ninguna aplicación educativa HCPSS. HCPSS no es responsable del funcionamiento, pérdida o reparación de su Chromebook o cargador. Las familias serán responsables de su propio servicio de Internet. Las familias tendrán 5 días para cambiar cualquier dispositivo que no funcione. Por favor lea las instrucciones y complete el Chromebooks gratuitos para padres o tutores elegibles del HCPSS Formulario de Google en este enlace. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor contáctenos en Jenny Rothenberger @ jennifer_rothenberger@hcpss.org or 410-313-6915.
¡Esperamos asociarnos con Bright Minds Foundations, el gobierno del condado de Howard y usted para esta increíble oportunidad!
Atentamente,
Leslie Harmon and Jenny Rothenberger
Field Day
Friday, April 25, 2025
Rain Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
Please read the flyer (in English and Spanish) for important information about Field Day, including how to sign up to volunteer!
Family Engagement Team Meeting
Join us for our next Family Engagement Team meeting on Monday, April 28 @ 6:30 via Google Meet. Check out our flier for details!
HCPSS Title I Survey
Howard County Public School's Title I Office receives Title I funds to provide additional support and resources to Title I Schools. The Title I Office supports family engagement through the implementation of its Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Plan and by providing schools with funds to support family engagement. Please take a moment to complete the HCPSS Title I Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Input Survey, providing feedback on the district's Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Plan and parent engagement funds.
La Oficina de Título I de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Howard recibe fondos Título I para proveer apoyo y recursos adicionales a Escuelas Título I. La Oficina de Título I apoya el compromiso familiar mediante la implementación de su Plan de participación de padres, familias y la comunidad y proporcionando a las escuelas con fondos para apoyar la participación familiar. Por favor, dedique un momento para completar la Encuesta de opinión sobre participación de padres, la familia y la comunidad del HCPSS, realizando comentarios sobre el Plan de participación de padres, familias y la comunidad y los fondos para la participación de padres del distrito.
International Night
We are looking forward to this year’s International Night on May 1 - International Night @ 6:00-7:30pm. Check out our flier for details.
Yearbook News
YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST:
We would like to use a drawing created by one of our students for the cover of the 2024-2025 yearbook.
Important Details:
· The 2024-2025 Yearbook Cover theme is “Together we RISE”
· The picture must fill an 8.5 x 11 piece of white paper
· The picture must include Talbott Springs Elementary School and 2024-2025. (Please spell the name of the school and write the school year dates correctly).
· The picture must be vertically oriented
· The picture must be in color
· Do not fold your picture
DUE by May 2, 2025. Please contact Mrs. Humphrey at yearbook@tsespta.org with questions.
Yearbook Love Notes
Right after your child scavenges the yearbook for his or her pictures and those of friends, they will want to read all the wonderful LOVE NOTES from Family Members. Please use this opportunity to write to your child(ren) to show how much they are appreciated and loved, especially during the 2024-2025 school year!
* Let them know how GREAT they are doing in School!
* Tell them how PROUD you are of their accomplishments!
* Let them know you APPRECIATE how they have helped you!
Fill out this form no later than April 25, 2025. Thank you!
Examples:
(1) Megan, we are so proud of you this year. We love you so much!
(2) Good Luck in Middle School Joe, we are so proud of you!
Please contact Michelle at yearbook@tsespta.org with any questions.
English Link: https://forms.gle/EBcFzZfdaD6TuQz18
Spanish Link: https://forms.gle/KcW9D5SkPNqufj647
Lastly, your yearbook committee is continuing their hard work on the 2024-2025 yearbook. We would love your help with filling our pages with photos of your child(ren) at TSES events. Please share photos from (1) field trips; and (2) school events with Mrs. Humphrey at yearbook@tsespta.org.
PTA News
Check out our PTA News!
PTA survey to assess sharing power https://tsespta.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ec7bb9f46dfcdbe1c87bb37a&id=95d441c766&e=ebb344eea4
2. Staff appreciation sign up genius -https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0B44A5AD23A0FBC25-55666691-tses/169928265
3. Save the date for the Summer Kick Off - May 30th
4. PTA Nominating Committee is looking for 2025-2026 school year. Here is the nominating form: https://tsespta.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ec7bb9f46dfcdbe1c87bb37a&id=354e923967&e=ebb344eea4
Kindergarten Registration
We need your help in spreading the word regarding new Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year!
Registration for incoming kindergarteners and newly enrolled first graders opened on Monday, March 3. 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 9/1/25 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.
- Please make certain you are on the screen for 2025-2026 if registering for the next school year.
- 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.
- 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:
- Child’s evidence of birth (i.e. birth certificate, baptismal certificate)
- An authorized record of immunizations
- Proof of residency in the form of your entire signed lease/deed including signature pages.
- Current utility bill with your name and address that has been issued within the last 45 days. (cellular device bills not accepted)
- 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)
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for Special Education Services
- 504 plan
- Psychological report or related services reports/plans
- 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.