January Tidbits #3

Congratulations to our fourth grade! They won the weekly attendance award with a 91 percent attendance rate. Fifth grade gets an honorable mention with 90 percent - it was really down to the wire and very close.

Of course, everyone who attends wins! Thank you to our families for making it into school as much as possible.

Thank you for your support!

Mr. Kent and the TCES family

1. Check attendance records in HAC.

Did you know you can keep an eye on your student's attendance in the Home Access Center (HAC)? If you notice any days that are unlawful (marked red), please send an email to smverhaagh@smcps.org, or submit the reason for the absence online through our school website. It would be great to see all of our red absences turn green (lawful), thank you!

2. Opt-In to the School Messenger Text Messaging Service.

We have the capability to send messages and updates to parents via text. You can opt-in, and you have the option of declining or stopping notifications at any time. If you are new to our school or have a new number and you would like to receive school messages, text the word “YES” to 67587 from your wireless device. For more information, click on this flyer. There is also an FAQ with additional information.

3. Don't forget to complete the Acceptable Use Policy agreement.

All students are required to have an acceptable use policy agreement (AUP) on file. This is to be completed by the PARENT or GUARDIAN of the student. This needs to be completed for each student you have in the school system. At the end of the form you have the option to submit another response for your additional students.

Friday, January 19th is the 90th Day of School.

Join us as we celebrate being halfway through the school year!

Students and staff are encouraged to dress in 90s fashions. Please look for communications from teachers for any other classroom activities to celebrate this milestone.

Ready to rock some new Town Creek threads? A wide variety of spirit wear is available, from hoodies to sweatpants! And now, we are offering a Town Creek baseball cap! This cap is available in the virtual school store on MySchoolBucks for $15. The cap is available in two sizes, Child and Adult. Samples are on display in the lobby case. (Our model, a second-grader, is shown here sporting a Child sized cap.)

Select this link to see pictures and detailed descriptions of the items currently available in both youth and adult sizes. You can check out the samples in the case in Town Creek's lobby, too!

To order, you can print this form and send cash or check, or you can order everything online in the My School Bucks School Store. For directions on how to order through the MSB School Store, please select this link.

The items will be delivered to your student at school as soon as they arrive at TCES. Hats are immediately available!

**NOTE: Do not put money into the lunch money account for this purchase! That is a separate account from the School Store and can NOT be transferred.

Evening Counseling: SMCPS is once again offering School-Based Counseling Support in the evening for SMCPS students. Counseling support focuses on the following areas: Healthy Relationships, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Worry, Sadness, and Emotional Regulation. Services will be located at Margaret Brent Middle School and Greenview Knolls Elementary School on Tuesday evenings from 4-7:30 p.m. Please complete the Parent Contact Form for Evening Counseling to request services.

The general meeting on January 9 had to be canceled because of the bad weather that day. The meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 16, at 6:15 p.m. in the TCES Media Center. Please join us!

Want to get more involved? Be sure to fill out the membership application and join the PTO!

Questions? Contact PTO president Lydia Rivera at towncreekesptopresident@gmail.com.

• January 15th - Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - All Schools and Offices Closed
• January 16th - PTO General Meeting (rescheduled from 1/9) at 6:15, TCES Media Center
• January 19th - 90th Day of School
• January 24th - PTO Spirit Night at Chipotle
• January 26th - Professional Day - No School for Students - End of 2nd Marking Period
• February 6th - Report Card Distribution (via HAC)
• February 9th - Two-Hour Early Release Day (Professional Responsibilities for staff)
• February 19th - Presidents' Day - All School and Offices Closed (Possible Make up Day)