September 15 - October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

October: National Principals Month

October 9-13: National School Lunch Week

October 10-20: Flu Clinics- Talbot County Health Department (schedule listed below)

October 15-20: National School Bus Safety Week

October 16: Board of Education Work Session 5:30 PM

October 18: Board of Education Meeting 6:30 PM

October 18: Early Dismissal - Teacher Inservice

October 18: Unity Day

October 30: End of Quarter

October 31: Early Dismissal- PM Teacher Grading

TCPS students in grades 5-12 are attending a Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Assembly with the dynamic performer Alex Boyé on October 5th and 6th.

Alex Boyé is known for his dynamic African-infused music that has gained over 1 billion views on YouTube. Boyé, of Nigerian descent, was raised in London, became a U.S citizen on Feb 12th, 2012, and is an official ambassador for many causes, including the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, and speaks across the country giving entertaining keynotes on mental wellness.

Thursday, October 5, 2023
Easton High
Chapel District, Easton, & White Marsh Elementary 5th grade

Friday, October 6, 2023
Easton Middle
St. Michaels Middle High
St. Michaels & Tilghman Elementary 5th grade

The assemblies are made possible and funded by the TCPS MD AWARE GRANT.

The Talbot County Health Department is offering FREE flu vaccines to TCPS students and staff. Please review the list of dates/times for vaccine offerings at each school. Complete the attached flu shot vaccine consent form and bring it with you. If you have questions about the Flu vaccines or Flu clinics please call the health department at 410-819-5600.

Student and Staff Flu Clinics
Easton Middle School 10/10/2023
12pm-2pm- Students only
3:00pm-4:00pm Staff only

Easton Elementary School 10/11/2023
4:00pm-5:00pm Staff only
5:00pm-6:30pm Students only

St Michaels Middle and High School 10/12/2023
12:00pm-2:00pm Students only
3:00pm-4:00pm Staff only

Chapel District Elementary School- 10/13/2023
4:00pm-5:00pm- Staff only
5:00pm-6:30pm Students only

Easton High School- 10/16/2023
12:00pm-2:00pm Students only
3:00pm-4:00pm Staff only

Tilghman Elementary School- 10/18/2023
2:00pm-4:00pm Staff only
4:00pm-5:00pm Students only

St Michaels Elementary School- 10/19/2023
3:00pm-4:00pm Staff only
4:30pm-until Students only

White Marsh Elementary School- 10/20/2023
4:00pm-5:00pm Staff only
5:00pm-6:30pm Students only

Choptank Health’s School-Based Health Centers provide medical, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health services for enrolled students and staff throughout Maryland’s Mid-Shore. Click the link below for enrollment forms and information on school-based centers. Call 410-479- 4306 for enrollment questions and assistance!

We had a great time making healthy, kid-friendly Overnight Oats with Chef Mike from Sodexo at St. Michaels Elementary! Check out the video to see how our students, Treasure and Silas, liked the recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats*
• 1/2 cup milk whichever type you prefer
• 1/2 teaspoon pure maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• For serving, optional: fresh fruit, sliced or slivered almonds, other nuts or nut butters, etc.

Directions:

National School Lunch Week is an annual observance created by President John F. Kennedy in 1962. This week-long celebration highlights the positive impact on learning and overall well-being our school lunch programs provide for students. TCPS cafeterias are celebrating National School Lunch Week with special menu additions! Elementary Schools will serve Banana Split Parfaits, and Middle and High Schools will serve Caramel and Mocha decaf Coffee Cooler Smoothies!

Monday October 2, was Custodian Appreciation Day! It was fantastic to see our custodial team celebrated across the county! Thank you to the TCPS Custodial Team for making our schools sparkle!!

Check out Discover Easton's FREE Fall Events! For more information visit discovereaston.com.

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This year TCPS is going “cashless” for tickets for all of our athletic events using GoFan. You can purchase tickets ahead of time online or at the gate using a credit or debit card. GoFan accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate using Apple Pay and Google Pay. Admission to all events at the Easton High and St. Michaels High Stadiums and Gymnasiums is $6 (children 6 and under are free). Cash payment will not be accepted at the gate.

Tickets can be purchased using the following links:

Easton High

St. Michaels Middle High

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. For more information and to apply visit: https://www.fcc.gov/acp

Join the 70+ teachers, administrators, and support staff that have already enrolled in the TCPS SafeTime registration drive. This all-new app is designed to both empower us all with a super easy social media integrated tool to alert the proper authorities if we see something suspicious, AND to raise student self-esteem via the creation and exposure to fun, positive messaging. Students will be encouraged to share their creativity with opportunities to win $1000 scholarships. Parents/guardians and students will be invited to register starting September 17. Thank you!