Talbott Springs Elementary School
Newsletter - 3/27/26
March 27, 2026
Greetings TSES families,
Spring Break is finally here! Next week, HCPSS schools will be closed due to the break. Please note that HCPSS schools will reopen on April 6, which was previously scheduled as a hoilday. I hope every has a wonderful and safe Spring Break! We look forward to seeing our students return to school on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 8:30am.
Celebrating Our Young Artists!
Congratulations to our Pre-K through 5th grade students whose artwork is featured in the 53rd Annual HCPSS Art Exhibit at the Mall in Columbia! This exciting event highlights the creativity, dedication, and artistic growth of students from across Howard County—and we're proud to share that 64 TSES students have their work on display this year! We invite our TSES families and community members to stop by and celebrate these young artists. The exhibit will be open April 9th- April 29, and our school’s display can be found on the lower level, located between Dunkin, Forever 21, and Lolli & Pops. Congratulations again to all of our students; we are so proud of you!
PreK
Aaron L R
Tobias S
Brianna L S
Angie M G
Kindergarten
Mariam A
Rafael A
Milana I
Mila R
Calvin S
Dylan T
Titan H
Asher I
Olivia T
1st Grade
Ava B
Wesley G
Kori N
Cade T
Olivia E
Victor M R
Haaraa S
David V H
Dylan J
Amelia R
Darling P C
Makayla O D
Parker C
Jackson H-W
Jaxson L
Elena L H
Ruby T P
Andrew E
2nd Grade
Luna M
Connor S
Randell D L R
Juniper P
Roman R
Jose A C
Pablo R W
Ashley O S
Salma T
Sofia L G
3rd Grade
Carter M
Simon R
Marlee R
Mackenzie R
Audrie B
Emerson H
Isaiah W
Alayah G
Brandon SF
Isabella A C
4th Grade
Michael E P
Zaya F
Carsyn F
Amiyah R
Ismar C D L
Jannat C
Mikayla H
Brooke V
5th Grade
Rafaella B C
Samson S
Lesly A R
Breck H
Aurora P
Victoria D
Israel V F
Alayah T
Elmer G
This week's newsletter includes:
Important Dates
Field Day
Eagles’ Night Out
News from the TSES Health Room
TSES Sunshine Committee Request
TSES PreSchool & PreKindergarten
Kindergarten Registration for the 26-27 School Year
Important Dates
March 30 - April 3 -HCPSS Schools Closed for Spring Break
April 6 - Schools Reopen - TSES doors open @ 8:30
April 14 - End of 3rd marking period
April 14 - Eagles’ Night Out @ 6:15pm
April 15 - Schools close 3 hours early - TSES will dismiss @ 12:15
April 22 -Report cards available to families in Synergy at 4:00pm
April 24 - Field Day
May 4 - Spring Concert at OMHS @ 6:30pm
Field Day
TSES Families! Our favorite day of the year is almost here! Field Day is scheduled for Friday, April 24 (rain date 5/26), and we need your energy to make it a win for the kids! Whether you're running a water station or cheering at the finish line, your help makes this day possible. Check out the flier!
When: April 24th (Rain date is May 26th)
The Mission: Helping with games, stations, popsicles, water, etc.
Sign Up Here: https://signup.com/go/qxURjMU
Grab your sneakers and join the fun! Thank you for supporting our students.
Below is the breakdown of assigned colors per grade. Students are not required to wear their color, but it is encouraged.
5th Grade - RED
4th Grade - ORANGE
3rd Grade - YELLOW
2nd Grade - PURPLE
1st Grade - GREEN
Kindergarten - TIE DYE (Students will tie dye their shirts at school. More info to follow!)
Pre-K and Preschool - BLUE
Eagles’ Night Out
Please join us on April 14 for Eagles’ Night Out @ 6:15pm. Check out the details on our fliers in English and Spanish .
Message from the TSES Health Room
Hello TSES Parents!
Spring into healthy habits! It is that time of year when the weather is becoming nicer, and we are spending more time outside.
What do Seasonal Allergies look like?
· Stuffy/runny nose
· Watery/itchy/red/puffy eyes
· Scratchy throat
· Dry cough
· Itchy, bumpy skin, hives, redness
What can parents do to help their child with seasonal allergies?
· When returning in from playing outside, have your child wash their hands and face
· Have your child splash/rinse eyes and apply a cool, wet cloth
· Talk to your child’s pediatrician about oral allergy medications, as well as eye drops or topical allergy medications for symptoms
If your child has Asthma, it is important to contact the pediatrician and have a treatment plan in place during this time of year.
Dental Clinic
On May 5 & 6, 2026, Talbott Springs ES will hold an in-school dental clinic provided by the MD Smiles Program. Permission slips were sent home last week. Please complete and return to school. You can also enroll your child by clicking this link: https://www.myschooldentist.com/TSHCMD_schsrm
Lindsey Squillario, RN, BSN
Cluster Nurse-Talbott Springs Elementary School
(410) 313-6918
Enroll in our FREE school based wellness center today!
TSES Sunshine Committee Request
The TSES Sunshine Committee would love your help in showering our amazing staff with monthly treats! Please consider donating individually wrapped snacks and/or drinks. Donations can be dropped off at the front office so we can keep our “Sunshine” 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! If you have any questions, please contact patricia_cristiani@hcpss.org.
Pre-Kindergarten
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, 2026? If so, consider enrolling them in Pre-Kindergarten. PreK is an all-day program. Registration is open and ongoing- https://www.hcpss.org/enroll/
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.
TSES PreSchool
Will your child be 3 years old by September 1, 2026? If so, we'd love to have your child as part of our LTP program.
The PreSchool classes are 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:35-11:15AM.
If you would like more information on the program use the link below, call the front office or email Mrs. Lauer at alauer@hcpss.org
https://www.hcpss.org/schools/pre-k-programs/learning-together/
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Registration for new students or students entering public school kindergarten in fall 2026 begins TODAY March 2, 2026.
- Kindergarten is mandatory in Maryland. State law requires that children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026 must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2026.
- Children entering first grade in the fall of 2026 must be 6 years old on or before September 1, 2026.
For details about registration and enrollment, visit www.hcpss.org/enroll/.
To view the fliers:
In English: It's Time to Register for Kindergarten Flier
In Spanish: It's Time to Register for Kindergarten Flier
In Chinese: It's Time to Register for Kindergarten Flier
In Korean: It's Time to Register for Kindergarten Flier
Inscripción para Kínder - ¡Comparta esta información con sus amigos y vecinos!
Del 2 al 6 de marzo de 2026 es el período de inscripción inicial designado para todo el condado.
Habrá asistencia con la inscripción durante todo el día escolar durante la semana de inicio. Consulte el sitio web del HCPSS para obtener información actualizada sobre la inscripción y el registro.
Edades para Kínder:
• Kínder es un grado obligatorio en el estado de Maryland.
• Los niños deben tener cinco años cumplidos antes del 1 de septiembre para asistir a kínder.
• Los niños que ingresen a kínder en el otoño de 2026 deben haber nacido entre el 2 de septiembre de 2020 y el 1 de septiembre de 2021.
• Los estudiantes se inscribirán en el área de asistencia donde residen. Consulte a las familias con el Localizador de Escuelas y Autobuses para confirmar la escuela asignada.
Todos los niños que cumplan 5 años antes del 1 de septiembre deben estar inscritos en un programa de kínder este otoño o contar con una exención aprobada.
Hay asistencia con la inscripción disponible durante todo el día escolar. Para programar una cita, llame al (410) 313-6915. Puede encontrar apoyo adicional consultando el sitio web del HCPSS para obt