Talbott Springs Elementary School
Back to School Information - 8/7/26
Greetings TSES Families!
TSES Administration, Front Office, and Custodial Staff have been busy planning for the new school and getting TSES ready to greet staff next Thursday, August 13 and to welcome students back on Monday, August 24! Please see below for important back to school information. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!
This week's newsletter includes:
Important Dates
School Supplies
Family File
Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs)
Open House
Back to School Night
Important Dates
August 12 - PTA Chalk the Walk @ 5:30-6:30pm
August 16 - Kindergarten Playdate @ TSES playground @ 3:00-4:00pm
August 18 - Form Filling Support @ 12:00-3:00pm
August 19 - Form Filling Support @ 4:00-7:00pm
August 21 - Open House & Popsicles on the Playground (see details below)
August 24 - First Day of School, Doors open @ 8:30am
September 7 - Schools Closed for Labor Day
September 8 - Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grade Back to School Night (see details below)
September 10 - 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Back to School Night (see details below)
October 12 - Fall Picture Day
School Supplies
Please visit the TSES website for our school supply lists. If your family needs support with purchasing school supplies, please reach out to our Family and Community Engagement Liaison, Jenny Rothenberger at jennifer_rothenberger@hcpss.org. In addition, DCRS is sponsoring a school supply drive tomorrow, Saturday, August 8. Check out the information in English and Spanish.
Family File
The 2026-2027 Family File is now available to parents. HCPSS requires that your Family File is completed BEFORE you can see your child’s teacher on August 19th in Synergy. Family File is also required for students to attend field trips. Complete your Family File before the busyness of the school year begins!
Every year HCPSS parents must complete a Family File for each child. HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. 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.
- Apply online
- Apply by mail: Paper applications will be available at all school front offices. Applications can be returned to the school or mailed to HCPSS Food & Nutrition Services, 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
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 - jenny_rothenberer@hcpss.org
Autumn Joiner, Black Student and Achievement Program Liaison - autum_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.
Open House
We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday, August 21 for our Open House. Please see below for the designated time for your child(ren). You are welcome to drop off school supplies during this time.
RECC/PreK Open House @ 10:00-11:00 am
COMPASS Open House @ 12:00-12:30 pm
Kindergarten Open House @ 12:30-1:30 pm
New Student Orientation @ 1:30-2:00 pm
Grades 1-5 Open House @ 2:00-3:00 pm
Popsicles on the Playground @ 3:00-3:30 pm
Join the TSES Staff for popsicles on the TSES playground!
Back to School Night
Mark your calendars for our Back to School Nights! We hope our parents and guardians can join us for these special nights to learn more about your child’s grade level for the new school year.
September 8 - Grades K-2 Back to School Night @ 6:00-7:00 pm
September 10 - Advanced Programming (previously Gifted & Talented) Back to School Night @ 5:30-6:30 pm
September 10 - Grades 3-5 Back to School Night - 6:00-7:00 pm