Talbot County Public Schools

May 27: Early Dismissal for Students and Staff

May 30: Memorial Day Schools Closed

May 31: SMMHS Graduation

June 2: EHS Graduation

June 2: Webinar: What Parents Need to Know About Teen Substance Use Over Summer Vacation (click to register)

June 7: Last Day for Pre-K

June 8: Early Dismissal for Students

June 9: Early Dismissal for Students

June 10: Early Dismissal and Last Day for K-12 Students

June 15: Board of Education Meeting

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

to

KELLY GRIFFITH, Ed. D.

In recognition of distinguished service to the citizens of Talbot County as:

Superintendent of Schools – July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2022

Interim Superintendent of Schools – July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services 2011 – 2013

Director of Student Programs & School Improvement – 2010

Principal, Easton High School – 2006 – 2010

Principal, Easton Elementary School – 2000 – 2006

Principal, Chapel District Elementary School – 1996 – 2000

Principal, Easton Middle School – 1992 – 1996

Assistant Principal, Easton Middle School – 1990 – 1992

Language Arts Teacher, Easton Middle School – 1988 – 1990

In appreciation of your devotion and commitment to the children of Talbot County, their parents, and the community at-large for more than 34 years as a teacher, principal, administrator

and superintendent for Talbot County Public Schools;

We hereby bestow upon you, as a token of the esteem and gratitude

of our community, this Certificate of Recognition.

TCPS revised the 2021-22 Calendar by adding two early dismissal days for students on Wednesday, June 8th, and Thursday, June 9th.

REVISED 2021-22 CALENDAR (PDF)

CALENDARIO 2021-22 (PDF) REVISADO 5-18-22

TCPS will continue to offer the Blended Virtual Program for the 2022-2023 school year. Please contact your school counselor for more information. Secondary applications are due June 5 and elementary applications are due June 15.

SMMS DI & the Seven Saints (Managed by TCPS teacher Kim Beers) placed FIRST at Globals in the Service Learning Challenge!!! Team Members: Miles Fox, Tyler Murphy, Ryley Beers, Brody McDaniel, Ethan Royer, Johnny Mautz & Sebastian Cornish. Congratulations to all!!

Easton Middle School students Erik Young and Ty'Air Groce placed 1st in the Maryland Council on Economic Education (MCEE) Central Division Stock Market Game. The club Advisor is Mr. Ed Keeler, EMS Social Studies Teacher.

TCPS is excited to partner with Dorchester and Caroline County Schools this summer to offer 9 career exploration programs for current students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about Cybersecurity, Robotics, Media Arts, Database Design, Presentation Design, Animation and Chess. Transportation will be provided. Please contact your school counselor for more information.

SPACE IS LIMITED. Please register using the following link:https://forms.gle/XE3znGzSa5ov3p3w9

We need to hear from all families planning to enroll a new student! Click the registration button below and complete the short form. Your child's school will contact you to schedule an appointment to complete the process.

The Board of Education is reviewing the following policies. Policies are listed in the meeting agenda and the policy discussion can be viewed in the recording of the meeting live stream. To provide feedback please use the form linked below.

Policy 10.23 Appeal of Student Extended Suspension or Expulsion

Policy 10.20 Student Discipline

Policy 5.6 Energy Management Conservation

Policy 10.27 Student and Staff Wellness

Policy 10.27 AR Student and Staff Wellness

Policy10.2 Student Attendance

Policy 1.3 Educational Philosophy

Earn a weekly bonus on top of our new pay rates. Click to Apply: https://tcps.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=28

NEW SUBSTITUTE PAY RATES

Non degree - $16/hr

AA degree - $18/hr

BA degree - $20/hr

Certified teacher - $25/hr

ADDITIONAL BONUS PAY:

Work 3 days in one week - $100

Work 4 days in one week - $150

Work 5 days in one week - $200

• Apply online - https://mymdthink.maryland.gov
• Download a paper application from the same website. Completed applications may be dropped off, mailed, faxed or emailed to:
• Talbot County Department of Social Services, 301 Bay Street, Unit 5, Easton, MD 21601 (we have an outdoor dropbox that is accessible 24/7)
• Fax: 410-820-7117
  
• Email: talbot.customer@maryland.gov
• Call 410-770-4848, select option 4, for more information or to schedule an appointment
• Walk-in to TCDSS at the address above, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Maryland Department of Health has provided free COVID-19 home test kits to our School Health Centers for distribution to TCPS families if needed. Parents wishing to pick up a test kit may contact their school nurse’s office to make arrangements.

Testing Information:

The Health Department is changing COVID testing locations to 102 Marlboro Ave. Easton MD Monday through Friday starting May 2nd . You can call 410-819-5632 or visit https://portal.ciandx.com/portal to make an appointment. More information coming regarding new location and change in hours.

• The health department’s rapid at-home covid tests are available through the Talbot County Free Library.
• COVID testing site at UM Shore Medical Pavilion, 500 Cadmus Lane Easton MD 21601 is CLOSED
• Local pharmacies are testing for COVID and have at-home covid tests in stock.
• **When taking at-home covid tests, you can report your results here**

Vaccine Information:

• What: Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
• Where: Talbot County Vaccine Center, 102 Marlboro Ave Easton MD - Call 410-819-5641 for questions or make an appointment at https://bit.ly/3BdZ40G
• When: Monday through Friday, walk-ins welcome, no appointment required
• Who: Anyone 5 years and older
• Second boosters are now available for those over 50 years old and those who are immunocompromised and 12 years and older.
• Who is considered immunocompromised to be eligible for their second COVID booster? Find out here

Treatment Information:

This link has a list of types of treatment of available for those who do test positive for COVID

https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/testing/treatment-options/?fbclid=IwAR0rkEWfgX4tE56HSLh8Mmi_T2VzIZJoHs_80TIQCTb2FZC638c_aGf22rU

Food Pantry Information:

https://talbotcovid19.org/food-resources/ has compiled information regarding food resources across Talbot County.

Bullying and cyberbullying, harassment and intimidation, hazing, and/or bias behaviors are unsafe behaviors that do not reflect respect for others as defined by Policy 10.16 on STUDENT CONDUCT – BULLYING, HARASSMENT OR INTIMIDATION . If a student is a target of one of these behaviors, you can report it using the Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Reporting Form (linked below).

The form is also available at all schools, in the main office and the school’s counseling office. Students can also report issues directly to a staff member. When a situation that involves any of these behaviors is reported, staff members will respond quickly and will provide a practical, private, and safe place to report.