Talbott Springs Elementary School
Newsletter - 1/30/26
Greetings TSES Families,
Mr. Hall and the custodial staff have been working hard this week to make sure the snow is cleared to welcome our students and staff back to school. We are ready for our students to return! Thank you to Mr. Hall, Ms. Kimmy, Mr. Normin, and Mr. Delaine for their hard work and effort!
Please note that the blacktop will be closed until further notice. If your child is a walker, they will gather on the sidewalk near the blacktop and then enter the building . There will be TSES staff outside to support arrival and dismissal.
We have several celebrations to share about our wonderful students!
On Friday, January 23, 19 students from grades 4 and 5 competed in the school spelling bee competition from Talbott Springs. All spellers did a wonderful job. Congratulations to our 2026 winner, Dimitri P. in grade 5, and our runner up, Maeve C. in grade 5! The school champion will advance to the HCLS Spelling Bee on March 14, 2026 at Hammond High School. The winner of this bee advances to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in late May 2024. Congratulations to all students who participated!
Congratulations to John A, Leah R, and Steven TP in 5th grade whose artwork was selected to be showcased at a countywide art show at the Columbia Art Center.
We are so happy to congratulate our TSES Super Singers! Each week one student in each of our 3rd 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 11/3-1/23: Isabella A.C., Angel P.O., Jeydon B., Yan Carlos M.G., Mikayla H., Alaiah W., Sam S., Marlee R., Zyon H., Maya B., Samuel O.B., Steven T.P., Tremon B., Jack R., Denim T., Matthew V., Josseline M.F., Luke W., Jocelyn M., Kayla G., Ari J.G., Mateo H., Kelly M., Brennan E., Kennedy W., Kaleb R., Zeke M., Jaylen P., Gabriel W., Christopher C., Carter T., Dimitri P., Brian H., Michael V., Audrie B., Rayna C., Chase S., Natalie C., Jackson W., Carter M., Jacklin N., Mahira S., Keren B., Leah R., Annalise N., Alayah T., Chase W., Jiselle C., Becca B., Layla N., Dylan C.
We also have some TSES staff members to celebrate!
We are looking forward to celebrating Mrs. Sansone, TSES School Counselor, next week as it is National School Counseling Week. Please see below for additional details!
Congratulations to Ms. Parker and Mrs. Rodriguez who recently completed their National Board Teacher Certification. Way to go, Ms. Parker and Mrs. Rodriguez!
Lastly, please make note of the important dates for next week - Schools are closed on Wednesday, February 4 for a countywide professional learning day. Elementary schools will close 3 hours early on Thursday, 2/6 and Friday, 2/6 due to parent/teacher conferences. TSES will dismiss at 12:15 both days.
This week's newsletter includes:
Important Dates
HCPSS Family Empowerment Academy
National School Counseling Week
PTA Updates
Important Dates
January 30 - Conference scheduling closes at 4pm - Sign up by 4pm TODAY!
February 2-7 - National School Counseling Week
February 4 - Schools closed for students
February 5 & 6 - Schools Close 3 hours early due to conferences - TSES will dismiss @ 12:15.
*February 9 - Quarter 2 report cards available to parents in Synergy @ 4pm - This date has been revised due to the inclement weather days.
March 5 - Spring & Class Photo Day
March 19 - School Crossing Guard Day
HCPSS Family Empowerment Academy
The HCPSS Family Empowerment Academy is designed to equip parents and guardians with practical strategies, resources, and insights to support their children’s academic, social, and emotional success. The academy will take place on four consecutive Saturdays- March 7 through March 28, 2026, from 9:00-10:30 AM- and will feature interactive learning experiences, guest speakers, and opportunities to connect with other HCPSS families. Participation is limited to 30 participants, and registration is first-come, first-served. Attendance is encouraged for all four sessions. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Please complete the application form to be considered for participation.
Celebrating Mrs. Sansone!
National School Counseling Week (NSCW) is approaching! From February 2–6, 2026, we will join districts across the country to celebrate the vital impact our school counselors have on student achievement and well-being. This year’s theme is "School Counselors Amplify Student Success”. Mrs. Sansone and Ms. Geiger, School Counseling Intern, are the "amplifiers" in our buildings—turning student dreams into reality and providing the support needed for every child to thrive. Between February 2-6, please take a moment to thank Mrs. Sansone - lauren_sansone@hcpss.org.
PTA Updates
The PTA would like to thank all the families and staff that supported the Green Turtle Restaurant Night on January 13th!
The TSES PTA is a 2025 National PTA grant recipient for PTA Healthy Minds, sponsored by the New York Life Foundation. The Talbott Springs PTA will connect the school community with mental health resources and programming. Please review this School Wide Healthy Minds Survey in English or Spanish to help us plan the most informative event on Monday, February 9th! Please RSVP for the event here:https://forms.gle/AAMFWdMEba8QfaJL6
The PTA is looking for volunteers for planning upcoming events such as the SneakerBall, Family Bingo Night, Family Paint Night, and our Summer Kickoff! Please email PTA_officers@tsespta.org! Your input helps plan events your families can enjoy!