Talbott Springs Elementary School
Newsletter - 1/31/25
Greetings TSES Families,
February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and the theme is School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive. TSES is fortunate to have Mrs. Lauren Sansone as our School Counselor, and she is the best of the best! Please be sure to send Mrs. Sansone a note or email with your gratitude for helping our students, staff, and families thrive each and every day. She can be reached at lauren_sansone@hcpss.org.
Please make note that next Wednesday and Thursday are half days due to conferences. TSES will dismiss at 12:15. Next Friday schools are closed due to a Professional Learning Day.
This week’s newsletter includes the following:
Important Dates
Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action
PTA Updates
Young Author’s Contest Recognition
Message from the Health Room
Important Dates
February 3 - 7 - Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action
February 3 - 7 - National School Counseling Week
February 4 - Reports Cards issued & can be viewed in Synergy @ 4pm
February 5 & 6 - Half day for Elementary students only due to conferences - TSES dismisses @ 12:15
February 5 - In person afternoon conferences & evening virtual conferences
February 6 - Virtual afternoon conferences
February 7 - HCPSS Schools Closed for Students
February 12 - Black History Month Celebration @ 6:15pm
Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action
At the Board of Education meeting on Jan. 30, 2025, the Board approved a resolution to recognize the Black Lives Matter at School: Week of Action.
In February, Black History Month, and the Black Lives Matter at School: Week of Action are wonderful catalysts to highlight, uplift and affirm the rich history and contributions of the Black community and Black leaders.
The Black Lives Matter at School: Week of Action spans from Feb. 3-7. This week is an opportunity to understand the historical challenges people in the Black community have faced, and their many contributions to society overall. It is not intended to advance or respond to any political movements or agendas.
While Black History Month only spans one month, we will continue to prioritize the efforts of underrepresented communities and their meaningful impact on our society throughout the year.
PTA Updates
- February 4 - Stocking staff refrigerators for conferences. SignUpGenius Set up from 5-6pm .
Young Authors' Contest Recognition
We are so proud of all of our Young Author’s Contest participants! TSES has some talented aspiring authors. Our Young Authors were celebrated on Thursday morning before school with a special breakfast. Congratulations on a job well done!
Grade 1
Winners:
- Short Story: Daniel P.
- Poem: Zaiden A.
Additional Participant:
- Connor S.
Grade 2
Winners:
- Short Story: Eva B.
- Poem: Annalise N.
Additional Participants:
- Logan B.
- Kelly M.
Grade 3
Winners:
- Short Story: Evie L.
- Poem: Isaac L.
Additional Participant:
- Aviela N.
Grade 4
Winner:
- Short Story: Maya B.
Grade 5
Winner:
- Short Story: Tara B.
Additional Participant:
- Jessy E.
Message from the Health Room
As we hit the peak of the “sick season”, this is a reminder that good hand washing and covering sneezes and coughs with tissues and sleeves are essential steps to preventing the spread of "germs." We ask you to please:
- Let us know if your child is absent with a contagious illness such as strep throat, flu, or COVID. Please provide any documentation from your physician about diagnosis and release to return to school. (Ear and sinus infections, while often a reason for keeping a child home, are usually not contagious.)
- Keep your child home if he/she has a fever of over 100.0. A fever indicates that your child has an infection that could be passed to other students. If you give your child Motrin or Tylenol, the fever will, of course, disappear but he/she will still be contagious to others. Children must be fever-free for 24 hours (without medication) before returning to school.
- Have your children wash their hands properly after using the restrooms and prior to eating.
- If the doctor prescribes medication for your child, please make sure he/she takes it as directed, which means the right amount at the right time and without missing doses.
Thank you very much for helping keep all our students healthy!