Tubman Tiger Times
Mid-Summer Family Update
Friday, June 7, 2024
Principal's Message
Hello Tubman Families,
What a wonderful week of celebrations! Congratulations to our 5th graders!
Next week is our final week of school. Dismissal on Thursday is at 1:15 pm.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Dr. Griffith
Principal
Next Week
June 12: PreK Promotion
June 13: Last Day of School; Dismissal at 1:15 pm
Register Your Child for Kindergarten
Will your child be 5 years old by September 1, 2024? Register for kindergarten today!
Registration will be online through the ParentVUE portal. If families are new to MCPS, they will need to create a ParentVue account here. For more information about eligibility and the registration process, they can visit the MCPS Kindergarten Enrollment web page.
Summer School
Sign up for Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO)!!!
We would like to invite your child to join us this summer at Harriet Tubman for our Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO SAIL) program!
Our ELO SAIL program will run July 8th - August 2nd. The hours are 9:30am - 2:00pm, and your child will engage in literacy, math, science/social studies, and social-emotional learning throughout the day. Transportation and meals are provided.
Interested in registering your child? We are making it easier for you! Please complete this form: https://forms.gle/Jai6dzcVS9hCueYC7
HTES Family Equity Team
HTES seeks to be a school community where all of our families are seen, heard, and valued. We are partnering with the MCPS Equity Office for a series of summer family sessions to empower our families to learn about race, equity, and inclusion. Food will be provided at each learning session. Are you interested in joining our Family Equity Team?
PTA News
Tubman Night at Kelley Park
The Gaithersburg Giants, a team in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League, play their games at Kelley Park, the baseball field right in our school's backyard. We are excited to welcome students, staff, faculty, and Tubman families to the Giants game on Monday, June 10th, at 7:00 PM.
Highlights of the night include:
Mention Tubman Elementary School at the gate and get free admission
Wear Tubman Elementary School spirit wear for a free drink at our concessions stand
Cheer on Tubman Tiger Greg Tindoll as he throws out the game's ceremonial first pitch.
PTA Playdate @ Gaithersburg Waterpark
Please join us for our last PTA Playdate of the year which will be at the Gaithersburg City Waterpark at Bohrer Park on Saturday, June 15 at 11 AM. Waterpark admission is $5 per person. We will have a pavilion with tables, and we encourage families to bring a snack to share for a pot-luck-style lunch. Please bring ID with your address as the Waterpark is for Gaithersburg City Residents only from 11AM-noon on weekends.
PTA Website
Keep up with PTA news on our recently update website, www.tubmantigerspta.com! Visit the website to get information about the PTA, events, and membership. Don’t forget to bookmark the page and check back regularly to find out what we’re up to and how you can get involved!
Tubman Tigers Facebook Group
Please join the Tubman Tigers PTA Facebook group to stay updated on PTA information and engage in conversation with other Tubman Tiger PTA members.
School Spiritwear
We have new designs in our spiritwear store!!!
Meals
Breakfast and lunch are free for all Tubman students, every day!
Resources for Families
Parent Academy TO GO is designed to inform and empower families as advocates and partners in their children's education. Workshops provide families with useful information and resources to support their children's academic and emotional well-being, as well as help them to be college and career ready. Advanced registration is required to participate in our workshops and chats.
Upcoming sessions include:
- Communicating with Teens
- Positive Discipline
- Active Parenting Now!
- Managing Morning Mayhem and Bedtime Battles
- Sharpening Phonics Skills at Home
It's easy to register for a workshop! Just click on the button below to register online:
Library Summer Reading Challenge
Karate Summer Camp
The Master Method Academy is excited to offer a FREE summer camp again to 100 MCPS students (25 students at each of our locations). They will be doing fun karate activities, games, life lessons and more.