Greetings from a bustling Tilden Middle School, where every day brings new opportunities for growth, learning, and community building! Time has flown by, and we've already reached the mid-way mark of the first marking period after just five exciting weeks of school! This milestone brings important updates for our families:
1. Interim Progress Reports: Teachers have submitted interims today. These reports are now available to parents and students through ParentVUE and StudentVUE in Synergy. For households without an active ParentVUE account, reports will be sent via USPS.
2. Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: As we continue to honor Hispanic Heritage Month, I shared with our students via my Monday message the beautiful tradition of "sobremesa" - a practice of families and friends spending quality time together after meals, sharing stories and enjoying each other's company. This tradition beautifully aligns with our P.A.C.K.S. core values, emphasizing the importance of being present, respectful, and attentive listeners.
3. Upcoming Homeroom Lessons: In our commitment to fostering a positive school culture and ensuring the safety and well-being of all students, we've planned a series of engaging homeroom lessons for Marking Period 1 (until November 5th). These lessons will cover:
- Hispanic Heritage Month (October 2nd)
- Identity exploration and community building (October 9th)
- No Place for Hate Door Decorating Contest preparation (October 16th)
- Native American Heritage Month recognition (October 30th)
4. Fun/Wellness Day: Mark your calendars for October 17th, when students will participate in our Fun/Wellness Day, including the creation of No Place for Hate doors.
We are excited about these upcoming events and lessons that celebrate our diverse community and promote inclusivity. Your engagement in these activities at home can greatly enhance your child's learning experience.
As we move forward, I am continually inspired by the dedication of our students, the support of our families, and the passion of our staff. Each of you contributes to the warm, inclusive environment that makes Tilden special. Here's to another fantastic month of learning, growing, and celebrating together!
Born in: Washington, DC
I am proud of this aspect of my identity: Christian wife and mother & Cowboys Fan
Languages I speak: English
Subject I Teach: Special Education
College/University: Bowie State University
Middle School I attended And location: Alice Deal, Washington DC
Favorite Activities: Hiking, Movies and Water ANYTHING
Fun Fact or other Favorite: I’m 1st Generation American
Favorite Color: PURPLE
Why I am an educator: I want all kids to know that they can!!!!
MCPS Athletics Nation! We are celebrating Coach Appreciation Week, September 30 – October 6 (National Coaches Day). MCPS athletics will administer a social media campaign on Twitter and Instagram, please share our posts. In addition, the following are best practices for celebrating and honoring those individuals who allow us to play the game or run the race:
o Create a coach appreciation video
o Decorate classroom door
o Sign a team photo
o Social media appreciation posts
o Pep rally shout out
o Morning announcement shout out
o Handwritten thank you notes
Please share your celebration with us @mcpsathletics, @mcpsad, or email Mr. Miller at Winston_Miller@mcpsmd.org pictures to highlight on our social media platforms.
Please share your celebration or SHOUT OUTS for Tilden MS coaches with us @mcpsathletics, @mcpsad, or email me pictures to highlight on our social media platforms. We appreciate your support!
- October 2: Boys Softball vs Silver Creek MS @3:15 pm
- October 3: No School for Students (Rosh Hashanah)
- October 8: Bus Evacuation drills during arrival
- October 8: Cross Country vs North Bethesda MS @3:15 pm
- October 9: Girls Softball vs North Bethesda MS @3:15 pm
- October 15: Boys Softball vs Westland MS @3:15 pm
- October 17: Fall "No Place for Hate" Fun & Wellness Day
- October 18: No School for Students (Professional Day)
- October 23: Boys Softball vs Herbert Hoover MS @3:15 pm
- October 25: Student Voice Forum 7/8
- October 31: Tilden's Fall Party 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The MCPS Social Studies team is hosting a series of Curriculum Night webinars for families to learn more about how social studies is taught in MCPS and how its curricula in kindergarten through 11th grade incorporate the history of various ethnic and cultural groups. The webinars will be held from 6:30–7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
- Thursday, Sept. 12–Black and African American History
- Thursday, Sept. 26–Asian History
- Thursday, Oct. 10–Hispanic History
- Thursday, Oct. 24–Arab History
- Thursday, Nov. 7–Indigenous History of the United States
- Thursday, Dec. 5–LGBTQ+ History (Middle and High School Only)
- Thursday, Dec. 12–Jewish History
To attend, families must register at the above links and a link to attend the webinar will be sent to them.
Tilden Middle School Fall Student Portraits now online for viewing and ordering! You should have received an email from Freed Photography with your student's private gallery information (it may have gone to spam).
If you have not received this, please contact them at support@freedphoto.com or call 301.652.5452.
Please SAVE November 12, 2024, as Trinity Lutheran Church, N Bethesda, is inviting you, your staff, student parents, and youth to an educational program on teen mental health presented by a speaker from EveryMind at 7:30 pm. The program is open to everyone, and it will be approximately 60 minutes long. Light refreshments will be offered. Free parking is available in the church’s parking lot.
Based on a description of the program from EveryMind, here is what you should know:
Mental health challenges impacting youth have led to higher rates of suicidality and diminishing mental wellness. It is essential for individuals with youth in their lives to know when and how to provide extra support and, in some cases, seek additional help. In this training, participants will learn and understand current data on youth mental health, early signs and symptoms to be aware of, and supportive communication tools. Learn strategies to communicate with and support the youth in your life from knowledgeable professionals.
Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 11200 Old Georgetown Road, N Bethesda, MD 20852. Information about Trinity can be found at Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) - North Bethesda, MD (trinity elca.org)
Please direct questions to social-ministry@trinityelca.org.