Talbott Springs Elementary School
Newsletter - 9/13/26
Greetings TSES Families,
It was wonderful seeing so many of you during last week's Back to School Night events. We are excited about the year ahead of us and are grateful for your continued support!
We are starting off strong with our attendance, and our year to date attendance rate is 95.8%. Let's keep it going, TSES Eagles!
Every Friday will be our optional "Show Off Your TSES Spirit" day! Wear your TSES gear, your team shirts, or show your school spirit in any way you'd like. We love seeing the creativity and pride that make TSES such a special place!
This week's newsletter includes:
Important Dates
Schoolwide Title I Program
TSES Sunshine Cart
BSAP Saturday Math Academy
Family File
Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs)
Important Dates
September 16 - PTA Meeting @ 6:00pm
September 21 - HCPSS Schools & Offices Closed
September 23 - Annual Title I Night @ 6pm
September 29 - Wendy’s PTA Restaurant Day
September 30 - HCPSS Schools Close 3 Hours Early - TSES will dismiss @ 12:15
September 23 - Annual Title I Night
October 12 - Fall Picture Day
School Wide Title I Program
Talbott Springs Elementary is a Title I School wide Program school. Title I is a federally funded program designed to close achievement gaps and ensure all children have an opportunity to access a high-quality education by providing funding for supplemental academic services and supports. A Family-School Compact & Plan is an agreement between families, students, and teachers that is jointly developed and distributed to all families. It explains how families, students, and teachers will work as a team to make sure all students meet with success and get the support they need to achieve grade level goals.
The Talbott Springs Family School Compact and Plan & Calendar of Events for 2026-2027 will be coming soon! We will be collaborating with many families to get feedback and input on this year's Compact and Plan at our Title I Annual Meeting. Please consider attending to contribute to setting goals for connecting the school to your home!
Date & Time: September 23, 2026, from 6-8pm
Dinner and childcare provided
RSVP by 9/18: https://forms.gle/YBHJoNUUku7qXjiZ9
Please contact a Title I Staff member with any questions:
- Katherine DiCarlo | Math Specialist & Title I Point of Contact • katherine_dicarlo@hcpss.org • 410-313-6915
- Rosheeda Brooks-Samuel | Math Specialist & Title I Point of Contact • rosheeda_brooks-samuel@hcpss.org • 410-313-6915
- Rachel Williams | Math Specialist & Title I Point of Contact • rachel_williams@hcpss.org • 410-313-6915
- Jennifer Rothenberger | Family and Community Engagement Liaison • jennifer_rothenberger@hcpss.org • 410-313-6915
Policy 10000 and Translations:
- Policy 10000
- Frequently Asked Questions about Title I
- Title I Parent, Family, and Community Involvement Plan
TSES Sunshine Committee "Giving Thanks" Cart
The TSES Sunshine Committee would love your help in showering our amazing staff with monthly treats! Our goal is to provide each staff member with a sweet or salty snack and a beverage each month as a small token of appreciation.
Please consider donating individually wrapped snacks and/or drinks. Donations can be dropped off at the front office so we can keep our “Giving Thanks” cart fully stocked.
Prefer not to shop? Monetary donations are also welcome. Please send checks or money orders (payable to Talbott Springs Elementary School) in a sealed envelope marked Attention: Sunshine Committee.
We truly appreciate your continued support and generosity! If you have any questions, please contact patricia_cristiani@hcpss.org.
BSAP Saturday Math Academy
The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy Fall Session is coming soon!
The BSAP Saturday Math Academy provides in-person math enrichment for HCPSS students in grades 3–12, with classes offered at various math levels based on course availability.
Registration Information
- Registration opens: Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 a.m.
- Registration is online through HCPSS Connect
- Space is limited, and registration will remain open until capacity is reached.
Families interested in participating are encouraged to register once registration opens.
Flyer: BSAP Saturday Math Academy Fall 2026 Session Flyer
Registration Directions: (English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese)
Family File
360 Family Files have been completed! We have 66 left to go. Please help us reach 100% by completing your Family File today!
Every year HCPSS parents must complete a Family File for each child. HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. HCPSS requires that your Family File before your child(ren) can attend a field trip. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child, and can do so by logging in to HCPSS Connect PARENT ACCOUNT and selecting the MORE OPTIONS tab on the left and then click on Family File.
Once logged in, you will be asked to update or provide the following information:
- Student Information
- Parent/Guardian Contact
- Emergency Contacts
- Medical Information
- Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
- Photo Approval Data Confidentiality
- PTA/PTSA Directory
Again, it is important that you complete the Family File in order to receive the name of your child's teacher for the upcoming school year.
https://www.hcpss.org/f/connect/family-file-quick-guide.pdf
FAMILY FILE USER GUIDE (ENGLISH) - https://www.hcpss.org/f/connect/family-file-user-instructions.pdf
FAMILY FILE USER GUIDE (SPANISH) - https://www.hcpss.org/f/connect/family-file-user-instructions-spanish.pdf
Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs)
Many HCPSS families may be eligible to receive benefits through the Free and Reduced Price Meals (FARMs) program.
Qualifying families can take advantage of a wide range of additional resources and discounts, including free college applications, free or reduced JumpStart dual enrollment tuition, discounted internet through the Comcast Internet Essentials program, and more.
Families must submit a new application every school year. During the first 30 school days, students with FARMs eligibility from the prior school year will continue to receive benefits. Any student whose family has not filled out an application by the 30th school day will have their status changed to full pay until a new application is received.
Parents/guardians are highly encouraged to fill out the applications as soon as possible. It is very important that applications are filled out accurately and completely.
Additionally, I want you to know that there are school staff available to support you and your child.We have numerous supports in place, and I encourage you and your child to take advantage of them whenever they are needed.
Here are the support staff available at our school who can provide supports along with your child’s teachers and administrators:
Jenny Rothenberger, Family and Community Engagement Liaison - jennifer_rothenberger@hcpss.org
Autumn Joiner, Black Student and Achievement Program Liaison - autumn_joiner@hcpss.org
Jessica Pena, Hispanic Achievement Liaison - Jessica_Mejia-Pena@hcpss.org
Answers to frequently asked questions on HCPSS meals and additional meals/nutrition assistance programs can be found on the HCPSS Help site. If you have questions regarding the program, please visit www.hcpss.org/FARMs or contact Food and Nutrition Services at 410-313-6743 or foodsvc@hcpss.org.