Talbott Springs Elementary School
Newsletter - 5/9/25
Greetings TSES Families,
First, I'd like to thank our fantastic PTA for showering us with breakfast, lunch, and 7-Eleven snacks this week during Teacher Appreciation Week. It was so greatly appreciated by the TSES staff, and we are fortunate to have a PTA that continues to support us is so many different ways!
Speaking of our PTA, today is the last day to order TSES spirit wear! Use this link to order your support wear today and support our PTA!
Lastly, I want to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to all the mothers and caregivers in our community this Mother's Day. We hope you have a day filled with joy, appreciation, and the love you deserve. Happy Mother's Day!
This week’s newsletter includes the following:
Important Dates
Yearbook Sale
TSES End of Year Title I Survey
ZUM RFID Cards
BJ’s Fundraiser
Garden Work Day
Pre-Kindergarten Registration for the 25-26 School Year
Kindergarten Registration for the 25-26 School Year
Important Dates
May 9 - PTA Spirit Wear Order Deadline
May 15 - Spring Concert @ OMHS
May 16 - Half day for students/Articulation Day in PM - TSES dismisses @ 12:15
May 17 - Spring Garden Work Day
May 21 - PTA Meeting @ 6:15pm
May 22 - ZUM RFID Cards Begin During Dismissal
May 23 - Yearbook Order Deadline
May 29 - Family Engagement Team Meeting @ 6:30pm (virtual)
May 30 - PTA Summer Kick Off @ 6pm
June 6, June 16, June 17 - Half Days - TSES dismisses @ 12:15
June 13 - Kindergarten Promotion
June 17 - 5th Grade Promotion
June 18 - Last day of school
June 23 - Report cards available in Synergy @ 4pm
Yearbook Sale!
It’s time to order your 90+ page full-color yearbook! What a great way to remember this school year and give your child a lasting keepsake.
ORDER FORMS ARE BEING SENT HOME FRIDAY MAY 2, 2025...
· Send Cash, Check, or Money Order made payable to Talbott Springs Elementary School PTA for $29.00 per book ordered.
· Order online at https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/talbottspringselementaryschool
· Return order envelope by May 23, 2025 (FIRM DATE).
· TSES does not order ‘extra’ yearbooks for later purchase. · Email yearbook@tsespta.org if you have any questions!
TSES End of Year Title I Survey
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As you may know, Talbott Springs (TSES) is a Schoolwide Title I School. Parent Involvement is an important part of Title I. TSES and Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS) value your input and partnership in supporting the academic success of your child.
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey regarding school improvement, climate, and family engagement. This will be used to evaluate our Title I program so that we can better serve you. Your responses will be kept strictly confidential. Please complete the online survey by May 16, 2025.
DIRECTIONS: Please read each statement or question carefully, decide which response best matches your point of view, click the circle for that choice and offer feedback when appropriate. Click 'Next' to begin.
Your student(s) can earn a small prize for families who complete the survey by May 16, 2025.
Estimados padres y tutores:
Como ya saben, Talbott Springs (TSES) es una escuela Título I a nivel escolar. La participación de los padres es fundamental para el Título I. TSES y las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Howard (HCPSS) valoran su opinión y colaboración para apoyar el éxito académico de su hijo/a.
Por favor, dedique unos minutos a completar esta encuesta sobre la mejora escolar, el ambiente y la participación familiar. Esta se utilizará para evaluar nuestro programa Título I y así poder brindarles un mejor servicio. Sus respuestas serán estrictamente confidenciales. Por favor, complete la encuesta en línea antes del 16 de mayo de 2025.
INSTRUCCIONES: Lea atentamente cada enunciado o pregunta, decida qué respuesta se ajusta mejor a su punto de vista, haga clic en el círculo correspondiente y comparta sus comentarios cuando corresponda. Haga clic en "Siguiente" para comenzar. Sus hijos/as pueden ganar un pequeño premio si completan la encuesta antes del 16 de mayo de 2025.
ZUM RFID Cards
Effective February 2025, HCPSS expanded its pilot program for a student bus identification card to all elementary schools and several others that are serviced by Zum Services, Inc., which has the required hardware and software readily available.
Identified bus-rider students are provided with an RFID (radio-frequency identification) Card, on which a student’s assigned bus is stored on a contactless chip in the card. Student bus cards use the same contactless RFID technology found in metro transit passes, corporate access cards, and other commonly used ID cards. Tapping the bus card records only the student boarding or disembarking the vehicle. The Zum RFID bus cards are not GPS-enabled and cannot track or follow a student’s movements outside of getting on or off their bus.
TSES bus riders will begin using RFID cards on the afternoon of May 22. 5/22 is the revised date from the Transportation Office. You can read more about the RFID cards here and also review the FAQ.
BJ’s Fundraiser
BJ’s is proud to partner with TALBOTT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!
FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS = BJ’s will donate $15 for every Club+ enrollment AND $5 for every Club Card enrollment & any renewals to TALBOTT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!
Club Card ONLY $15, normally $60!
Club+ Card ONLY $40, normally $120! With this membership you will earn 2% on your shopping PLUS an extra 5 cents off on gas!
Both memberships come with a FREE family/household card! These special prices are only available through the fundraiser. This offer is not in-store or online.
Renewals - $50 for Club Card, $100 for Club+ Card. We will add the 12 months to your current expiration date.
How do you take advantage of these awesome deals?
Call #1-800-313-8887 and reference promo code 600170 by June 30, 2025.
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday from 9am to 6pm EST
Garden Workday
Join us for another Garden Workday on Saturday, May 17th 10 am to 12 noon. Let us know if you can attend by using this form: Garden Workday We will plant summer crops, weed, spread mulch and pick up trash. We are in need of wheelbarrows to move the mulch. If you can't attend on May 17th, but have a wheelbarrow to donate for the day, please email Lois Bailey at Lois_bailey@hcpss.org.
Pre-Kindergarten Registration
Talbott Springs Pre-Kindergarten programs are a wonderful place to introduce your child to school! Our programs are state certified and are academic and age appropriate. We have obtained full Maryland accreditation.
Will your child be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2025? If so, consider enrolling them in Pre-Kindergarten. Morning and afternoon sessions are available for PreSchool. PreK is an all-day program. Registration is open and ongoing- https://www.hcpss.org/enroll/
New Students. Students who have never attended a HCPSS school must be registered by their custodial parent (biological, adoptive, legal guardian).. New Kindergarten Students. Children must be 5 years old by September 1 in order to enroll in kindergarten.
Or reach out for more information at 410-313-6915
If you have any questions about the Pre-K programs please call Mrs. Lauer or Ms. Beth at 410-313-6915 or stop in and visit- Our door is always open.
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.