TVMS News

Greetings TVMS community,

We had a fantastic second week of school and enjoyed seeing so many families at our Back to School Night on Thursday! Please remember that this event was an opportunity to learn more about our school and your child’s classes, not for individual discussions about student progress. If you have any specific questions or concerns, we encourage you to reach out directly to your child’s teacher or counselor. Staff emails can be found on the school website. https://tvms.hcpss.org/

Thank you for your continued support.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Denise Young, Principal

September

Wednesday, September 18-- 3 hr Early dismissal, Professional Work and Wellness day

Wednesday, September 25-- PTSA meeting, 6:00-7:00 PM, TVMS media center

Friday, September 27-- Fall Picture Day

October

Thursday, October 3-- Rosh Hashanah, schools and offices closed

Friday, October 18- Schools closed for students, Professional Work Day

Tuesday, October 29-- Vision & Hearing Clinic

Wednesday, October 30-- End of first marking period

Thursday, October 31-- Schools closed for students, Professional Work and Development Day

Our first TVMS PTSA general meeting will occur on September 25 at 6 PM. Stay tuned for more information. As part of that meeting, since we didn't get it done at the end of the last year, our first order of business will be to elect a new PTSA board. We need to fill four positions, and we have one candidate for each. Since this is an election, if you are interested in running for one of these positions, please reach out to tvmsptsa@gmail.com to let us know you're interested. As it stands, the current candidates are:

* President: Sable Boone

* Vice President: Bertina Suber-Hanley

* Treasurer: Stephen Boone

* Secretary: Greg Ambler

Mrs. Boone has graciously written an introduction for herself to send to PTSA members.

As an enthusiastic advocate for our school community, I am excited to express my interest in becoming the 2024-2025 Thomas Viaduct Middle School PTA President. As a parent of a seventh grader and a second grader, I have a personal stake in creating a supportive and engaging environment for both students and parents. I am eager to lead our PTA in driving meaningful initiatives and creating positive change. My background in leadership, higher education, and project management has equipped me with the skills necessary to collaborate effectively with diverse groups, manage projects efficiently, and ensure that our PTA’s efforts align with the needs and aspirations of our school community. Together, we can strengthen our partnerships, enhance communication, and work towards creating an enriching experience for all involved. I am passionate about this role and ready to bring my dedication and energy to the position of PTA President.

Please come out in force on September 25 to elect your new TVMS PTSA board!

To become a supporting member, please sign up here.

For questions about the PTSA email TVMSPTSA@gmail.com

https://facebook.com/groups/616511753256107

The Howard County Public School System seeks new members for the GT/Advanced Programs Advisory Committee. Curriculum advisories serve as a forum for sharing ideas, information, and concerns, as well as suggesting initiatives for continuous improvement and academic excellence in HCPSS.

By Sept. 13, please complete the interest form if you are interested in serving on this advisory committee. All applicants will be contacted by October 1. If you have any questions, please reach out to Debbie Blum, Coordinator, Gifted and Talented Education, at debbie_blum@hcpss.org.

G/T Instructional Seminars are open to ALL students in grades 6-8 at TVMS. Students do NOT need to be in a GT class in order to sign up for an instructional seminar. We are offering 14 different instructional seminars this year. They are: African American History, Board Game Design, Book Club, Cryptography, Debate & Advanced Debate, Forensics, Green Team (Environmental), Photography I, Photography II, Timberwolf Times (Student Newspaper), Television Production, and Writer's Workshop. For more information, please check out our brochure that contains descriptions, meeting days, and more! If your student is interested in any of the seminars, please have the student fill out the Google Form. It is also in an announcement in your student's ELA Canvas Course.

Terracycling is a company that helps to recycle material that is not normally collected for collection. Through November 19, 2024, we are participating in the Takis recycling competition. Please help us by collecting your empty Takis bags and bringing them to TVMS to place in the collection box in the cafeteria during all lunch shifts. The top 3 schools will win some fabulous prizes and the top school will win a Takis celebration with a Takis truck!!! Help TVMS win by collecting your empty Takis bags and bringing them to school! Thanks!

• TVMS Green Team

Our large white collection bin is at the edge of the school parking lot nearest Hanover Hills Elementary School. Please help us fill our bin with as many plastic bags of new or gently used clothing, shoes and other textiles. Our school will earn money for every pound we collect.

2024-2025 School Supply List can be found here

The school supply list can also be found on the TVMS website:

http://tvms.hcpss.org

Corded Headphones for academic use

In addition to the linked school supply list, students will need to bring a pair of headphones with a cord to plug into their Chromebooks. Students are no longer permitted to use AirPods and other wireless ear buds in an effort to eliminate cell phone use and distractions. Classrooms will also have headphones for students to borrow if they do not bring their own.

• Lockers are available upon request

• Students make their request for a locker with their homeroom/ Den teacher

• Locker times are arrival, before lunch, after lunch and dismissal

• Students are allowed to carry backpacks throughout the day

View, download, print or subscribe to the HCPSS 2024-2025 calendar online. The calendar is subject to change; the online calendar reflects the most recent version. There will be no printed 2024-2025 calendars.

• Cell phones and wireless earbuds will remain off and away during school hours.

• Students who do not meet this expectation will be sent to the office to store their device for the remainder of the day.

• This is in accordance with the Board of Education Policy 8080.

• If chronic issues persist, disciplinary actions may be implemented in alignment with the HCPSS Code of Conduct.
  

To support this, please refrain from calling or texting your child during school hours. If you need to get a message to them or contact them, please call the Front Office at 410-313-8711

Food delivery services (i.e. Door Dash, Uber Eats, etc.) are not allowed. Delivery will be refused as we do not have the capability to process this during the school day. If a parent would like to bring their child's lunch to the school, we ask that you do so prior to the start of your child's lunch shift. Parents will need to leave the lunch with our Front Office staff.

Update your family information for the new school year. It is mandatory that all parents/ guardians verify and/ or update emergency information for each child each school year. Updating this information provides us with the most current emergency contact information, and also ensures that you are receiving important information and updates for HCPSS and TVMS.

Log in to HCPSS Connect, select the More Options tab on the left and then select Family File in the center column.

In accordance with the HCPSS Policy 9210 Student Dress Code, students may wear attire of their choice that contributes to a safe school environment conducive to learning.

LINQ Connect is a secure, online portal that allows families to view breakfast and lunch menus, make online meal payments, monitor their child’s account, schedule automatic recurring payments, set up low balance alerts, submit a Free and Reduced Meals program application, and more. Details and information are available online.

In alignment with Howard County Board of Education Policy 10010, Distribution and Display of Materials and Announcements, the following announcements have been approved by the Public Information Office for distribution. Please visit Distributing Community Information through the School System or contact the Public Information Office at 410-313-6682 if you have any questions.

https://community-programs.hcpss.org/

Website: http://www.tvms.hcpss.org
Location: 7000 Banbury Drive, Hanover, MD, USA
Phone: 410-313-8711