Talbott Springs Elementary School
Newsletter for 12/15/24
Greetings TSES Families,
We are excited for our countdown to Winter Break spirit week this week for students and staff. We can't wait to see everyone's spirit attire this week! See below for details in Engish and Spanish.
This week’s newsletter includes the following:
Important Dates
Cold Weather Reminders
Young Author’s Contest
Howard County Recreation & Parks - Winter 2025 Before & After School Classes
OMMS New Student Orientation & Parent Orientation Night
Important Dates
December 19 - Winter Concert @ OMHS @ 6:30pm
December 20 - Deadline for Young Author's Contest Entries
December 23 - January 1 - Winter Break - HCPSS Schools are Closed
January 2 - HCPSS Schools Reopen
January 20 - February Conference Scheduling Window Opens @ 8am
Cold Weather Reminders
As the temperature continues to drop, we wanted to remind you that students will still be going outside for recess. Please make sure you send your child to school with warm clothes. All clothing needs to be labeled with your child's first and last name to prevent it from being lost. Our lost and found bin is overflowing. Please check in with your child to ensure they have all their belongings. We will be donating leftover items at the end of the month. Please contact Mrs. Jenny Rothenberger at jennifer_rothenberger@hcpss.org if your child needs a coat and/or gloves.
Below you will find the HCPSS criteria we consider when having outdoor activities:
- Temperature and humidity
- Wind chill
- Heat index and air quality
- Age of students
- Length of time outdoors
- Adequacy of the children’s clothing
- Condition of the playground
- Falling precipitation (more than a sprinkle or mist)
- Thunder and lightning
Generally, it is assumed that students will be outside for recess, physical education, or any other outdoor activity when the temperature combined with the wind chill is not less than 20 degrees Fahrenheit or the heat index reading is less than 95. We appreciate your help to ensure all our students stay healthy and safe!
Young Author’s Contest - Due Friday, 12/20!
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 must 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.
Howard County Recreation & Parks - Winter 2025 Before & After School Classes
Click here for the Howard County Recreation & Parks - Winter 2025 Before & After School Classes flier for Talbott Springs ES, which markets our Winter 2025 Before & After school classes for your students.
These classes provide fun, structured, educational, and enriching activities for students, benefitting both the child(ren) and parents!
OMMS New Student Orientation & Parent Orientation Night
We invite you to join us for Oakland Mills Middle School's New Student & Parent Orientation Night. This event will provide an overview of what to expect in middle school and information about the middle school schedule.
Who: Rising 6th Grade OMMS Students
Date: Tuesday, January 21 (snow date: January 28)
Time: 6pm-7pm
Where: Oakland Mills Middle School - Cafeteria