TVMS News
May 20, 2023
Greetings TVMS families
We had a phenomenal end to our week this past week at TVMS. Thursday evening we welcomed students and families back for our TVMS Multicultural Family Night. I was overjoyed to see so many families of different cultures and backgrounds come together and celebrate with food, dances and musical performances as a TVMS community. And the fashion show was an amazing way to end the night. Thank you to our staff planning committee of Ms. June Kauffman, Ms. Bibi Tial, Ms. Minni Contreras and Ms. Adrienne Petty for organizing such a meaningful and fun event, and thank you to all the families and PTSA for their generous donations.
The Hershey trip on Friday to Music in the Parks was also a great experience for our students, faculty, and parents. Our students shined on stage with awesome performances. The Chorus received an Excellent Rating and 5th place in Class AA Division. I'm proud to announce that our Wind Ensemble received a Superior Rating and was named the First Place Band in the Class AA Division. Our Chamber Orchestra did very well by receiving a Superior Rating and First Place in the Class AA Division. The Orchestra also received recognition as the BEST OVERALL string ensemble! Thank you to all the staff and parent chaperones that spent the extended day with our students. It wouldn’t have been possible without you!
We are looking forward to our Dance students showcasing their talents this week at our Spring Dance Showcase on Wednesday evening.
Have a great weekend,
Mrs. Denise Young, Principal
Important Dates
Wednesday, May 24- Spring Dance Showcase, 6:30 PM
Monday, May 29- Memorial Day, Schools and Offices Closed
Thursday, June 1- 8th grade picnic, Incoming 6th grade student visit
Tuesday, June 6- 8th Grade High School Visit, Howling with Pride night
Wednesday, June 7- Professional Work Day, Schools close 3 hours early
Friday, June 9- 8th grade Dance and Open House
Monday, June 12- Professional Work Day, Schools close 3 hours early
Tuesday, June 13- School-based Professional Learning Day, Schools close 3 hours early
Wednesday, June 14- Last day of school, Schools close 3 hours early
Yearbooks- coming soon!
Howling With PRIDE Night
Howling with PRIDE Night is coming!
Tuesday, June 6th
6:30-8:00 PM
Come out and see the amazing things that our TVMS students have accomplished this year! This evening will highlight the projects and portfolios of students in our GT Instructional Seminars, after-school clubs, academic classes, and so much more! You can play a "round" of miniature golf at our course designed by the Engineering and Technology seminar students; read poetry being published in our HCPSS creative works magazine; view the portfolios of our photographer and filmmakers; get a behind the scenes look at TV2, our daily news show; try to solve math puzzles with our Math Olympiad students; see our MESA student projects, and so much more! Please contact Allison Miller, GT Resource Teacher at allison_miller@hcpss.org with any questions.
PTSA NEWS--SAVE THE DATE!
We are looking for parents to join the PTA executive board. Please reach out to our PTSA at tvmsptsa@gmail.com to let them know that you are interested in running for a position. Elections will be held at our next meeting. We hope to see many of you there.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT--Families Must Register by June 1st for 2023-2024 Bus Service
Per Board of Education Policy 5200 Student Transportation, families whose students are eligible for bus transportation are required to register through HCPSS Connect Synergy to receive bus service for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. This new registration process will take place annually to help the HCPSS Office of Student Transportation plan for more accurate student ridership and to make routes more efficient. Registration for 2023-2024 bus service is open now through June 1.
Please note, families who reside in non-transportation areas are not eligible for bus transportation and do not need to take any action. Find the new non-transportation areas for your school online. Additionally, students who receive transportation as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan do not need to register.
Families who need assistance with the registration process should reach out to their child’s school.
Bus routes for the 2023-2024 school year, along with specific school start times, will be finalized in August, prior to the start of school. More information is available online.
Transportation Translated guides: https://www.hcpss.org/connect/guides/
HoCo Pride T-Shirt Art Competition
HoCo Pride is welcoming K-12 artists to submit artwork for a chance to have it displayed on the HoCo Pride volunteer t-shirt on the day of Pride 2023. The t-shirt art competition is open through June 11. All submissions should be submitted via this form. For more information contact HoCo Pride at info@howardcountypride.org or (443) 953-8631.
Important Immunization Requirements for 2023-2024 School Year - 7th Grade Students
Effective the first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year, 1 dose of Tdap vaccine and 1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) are required by the state of Maryland for all students entering grade 7. Many students may have already received these immunizations, but the Health Room may not have the updated immunization record. Please contact your student’s doctor and send or fax an updated copy of your student’s immunizations to the Health Room or schedule an appointment to have your student receive these immunizations. Our fax number is 443-973-5510. The Health Department provides immunization opportunities for kids who are not up-to-date on school-required vaccinations. Call the Health Department at 410-313-7500 for more information and to schedule a vaccination appointment for your child.
If you have further questions, please email Cheryl Harris, TVMS School Nurse, at cheryl_harris@hcpss.org.
HC DrugFree Updates
8th–12th Grade Teen Advisory Council: Free. HC DrugFree's Teen Advisory Council is open to all Howard County students in grades 8 through 12. This is a great opportunity to help prepare younger students for success in high school while allowing older students to develop their leadership and mentoring skills. The registration form is available at https://hcdrugfree.org/teen-advisory-council/ and community service hours are available. Email your registration form to admin@hcdrugfree.org or mail a hard copy the office. Meetings are on Zoom from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. To register for the Monday, May 22 meeting or any upcoming meeting, click on the TAC registration link next to the meeting date https://hcdrugfree.org/teen-advisory-council/
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student and Parent Handbook
The 2022-2023 Student and Parent Handbook is now available on the HCPSS website. This resource is helpful for navigating the school year and includes information about HCPSS practices, policies and services available to support and enrich learning. A printed version of the handbook is no longer provided.
Cell Phone Expectations
Students are not permitted to use their personal technology devices (phones) during school time, including lunch and hallway transitions. This is in accordance with the Board of Education Policy 8080. If a student is seen with their device they will be expected to put it away immediately. 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
Outside Food Expectations
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.
Family File
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.
HCPSS News
Communication is an essential component of a successful school experience for both students and parents. There are many ways to stay connected to TVMS and to HCPSS. Please consider the following ways to stay connected:
Visit the TVMS website often at: http://tvms.hcpss.org/
Visit Canvas often
Thomas Viaduct Middle School
Website: http://www.tvms.hcpss.org
Location: 7000 Banbury Drive, Hanover, MD, USA
Phone: 410-313-8711