April 12, 2024

April:

• Autism Awareness Month

April 14-20: Volunteer Recognition Week

April 13: All-Shore Band Concert at EHS- 4pm Tickets $5 at the Door

April 15: Board of Education Public Work Session 5:30 PM

April 17: Board of Education Meeting 6:30 PM

April 21-27: Administrative Professionals Week

April 22: Earth Day

April 25: Tilghman Community Listening Session

April 23: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

April 26: Community Partner Recognition Breakfast

The 2024 Superintendent's Art Gallery is installed! The gallery is an annual showcase of student art from each school. Our dedicated TCPS art teachers select the works on display and include various mediums, from paintings and drawings to mixed-media pieces!

Dr. Pepukayi and Fine Arts Curriculum Supervisor Ali Strickland held a reception on April 4th to unveil the 2024 art and celebrate the artists!

Top left: Shyloh Bock, Grade 12, SMMHS,

Right: Lea Boutte, Grade 11, EHS

Top Left: Olivia Frock, Grade 5, SMES

Top Left: Judson Guarino, Grade 3, EES

Top Right: Madisyn Groce, Grade 7, EMS

Bottom Left: Laillah Janes, Grade 11, EHS

Bottom Right: Melanie Tobar, Grade 5, CDES

Left: Scarlett Lemke, Grade 2 (Post Card Selection), WMES

Left: Ngoc Mai Pham, Grade 10, EHS

We are #TCPSProud to announce the 2024-25 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Jeremy Hillyard, Easton High Spanish and ESOL Mathematics Teacher, and Support Staff of the Year, Ms. Rosario Steele, Easton High Instructional Assistant – ESOL! The 2024 Talbot Stars celebration highlighted six outstanding finalists who truly exemplify "Transforming and Performing Each Day." Congratulations to all! Many thanks to Educational Systems Federal Credit Union and Hertrich Chevrolet GMC for their generous sponsorship of our Teacher and Support Staff of the Year recognition! The Warrior Jazz Band rocked the house, and the support from our Board of Education, Talbot County Council, and the Easton Elks Lodge was was outstanding!

This week is Student Services Worker Week! TCPS recognizes Jen Vogel, Natalie Brooks, and LaGrand Wynn for all they do, often behind the scenes, for TCPS students!

Attention TCPS Families! Have you ever considered becoming a bus driver? Do you have a clean driving record and a desire to serve your community? Talbot County Public Schools is excited to announce our FREE Learn to Drive training program! This is a great opportunity to earn extra income and positively impact the lives of students in our community. Training spots are limited, so don't wait to sign up. Contact Gina Pierce, TCPS Transportation Supervisor, to learn more! Email: Eugenia.pierce@talbotschools.org or call 410-822-0330

Talbot County Public Schools is recommending a new math curriculum for Kindergarten - 8th Grade. The Public will have the opportunity to review the materials and provide feedback to inform the Board’s decision on implementing the program. The materials are available for review at the Talbot County Education Center through Monday, April 22nd . The Maryland Leads Grant will fully fund the new program, so it will not impact the local budget.

Recommended Grades k-6 Curriculum:

Reveal Math McGraw Hill

Recommended Grades 7-8 Curriculum

enVision Mathematics

SAVVAS Learning Company

Please send any feedback to

Helga Einhorn, Ph.D., TCPS Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Leading

heinhorn@talbotschools.org

Community Listening Sessions are informal discussions with TCPS Superintendent Dr. Sharon Pepukayi and Talbot County Board of Education Members. The sessions provide the opportunity for advocacy and sharing of feedback about our school system.

Work Session: Monday April 15th, 5:30 PM- Work Session will take place at Everside Health Center for a facility tour.

Meeting: Wednesday April 17th, 6:30 PM

VIEW MEETING AGENDA, SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND LIVE STREAM LINK

The Board will meet in Open Session before meeting in Closed Session, in accordance with Section 3-305 of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Board will reconvene for the Open Work Session and Regular Meeting.

The Talbot County Board of Education has approved the 2024-25 school calendar for Talbot County Public Schools. The calendar was developed with input from parents, teachers, staff, and the community and aims to provide a positive and productive learning experience for all students.

The 2024-25 school calendar includes 180 days of instruction, beginning on Monday, August 26, 2024, and ending on Friday, June 12, 2025, with 4 inclement weather days built in. The calendar includes four marking periods, as well as holidays and breaks for Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring. In addition, there are early dismissal days scheduled throughout the year for professional development and parent-teacher conferences.

Talbot County Public Schools Announces School Year 2024-2025 Registration for students living in Talbot County not currently enrolled in TCPS (PK, K, and all other grade levels).

Registration will take place during school hours. Please call the school to schedule an appointment.

When: May 2nd

Where:

Easton Elementary: 410-822-0550

Easton Middle School: 410-822-2910

Chapel Elementary: 410-822-2391

Easton High School: 410-822-4180

St. Michaels Elementary: 410-745-2882

St. Michaels Middle High: 410-745-2852

Tilghman Elementary: 410-886-2391

White Marsh Elementary: 410-476-3144

*Bring the following:

1. Up-to-date immunization record 6. Proof of Current Grade (if transferring

2. Birth Certificate from another school)

3. Social Security Card 7. Income verification (Pre-K only)

4. Parent with ID 8. Proof of Residency (signed

5. Proof of custody if applicable lease/deed and two utility bills).

Details can be found on:

https://tcps.k12.md.us/students-and-families/enrollment/

The Talbot Swim Club is a recreational swim team for swimmers ages 6-18 who reside on the Eastern Shore. We emphasize improvements of strokes, endurance, and fun. Come and compete with swimmers from all over the Delmarva Peninsula. Practices begin Tuesday, May 28th at the George Murphy Community Pool and are held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Younger swimmers (10 and under) practice from 6:00-7:00 and the older swimmers (11-18) practice from 7:00-8:30. Swim meets are held on Monday and Thursday evenings. Registration is now open! Be a Part of the Tsunamis Wave!

For more information and to register, visit us online at

http://talbotswim.org

* Scholarships are available. See team website for details.

**We will host tryouts on our first day of practice at 6 pm.

Talbot County Public Schools neither endorses nor sponsors the organization(s) or activity (ies) contained herein. The views contained herein are those of the author and are not necessarily shared by Talbot County Public Schools. The availability of this material is provided as a community service.

2024 Youth Sports Programs for Perkins Family and Easton Family YMCA

FC Tred Avon Fall Soccer: Ages 2-13

· Season Runs August 26-October 26 with one weeknight practice and Saturday games

· Early Bird Registration runs April 1 - June 30: $75 Members / $100 Participants

· Standard Registration runs July 1 - August 1: $85 Members / $110 Participants

· Sponsors and Coaches needed. Discount may apply to registration fee with coaching commitment

Youth Basketball: Ages 3-12

· Season Runs October 21 - December 21 with one weeknight practice and Saturday games

· Early Bird Registration runs August 1 - September 8: $75 Members / $100 Participants

· Standard Registration runs September 9 - October 6: $85 Members / $110 Participants

· Sponsors and Coaches needed. Discount may apply to registration fee with coaching commitment

Indoor Soccer: Ages 2-11

· Season Runs January 11, 2025 - March 1, 2025 with Saturday practices and games

· Early Bird Registration runs October 7 - November 17: $75 Members / $100 Participants

· Standard Registration runs November 18 - December 18: $85 Members / $110 Participants

· Sponsors and Coaches needed. Discount may apply to registration fee with coaching commitment

Contact:

Perkins Family YMCA Programs:

Tracy Eutsler - teutsler@ymcachesapeake.org or Jennifer Dean - perkinssports@ymcachesapeake.org

Easton Family YMCA Programs: Bunky Murray - jmurray@ymcachesapeake.org

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE

The Talbot County Public Schools neither endorses nor sponsors the organization(s) or activity(ies) contained herein. The views contained herein are those of the author and are not necessarily shared by Talbot County Public Schools. The availability of this material is provided as a community service.

Free Swim Lessons are available at the Bay Hundred Community Pool in St. Michaels and the George Murphy Pool in Easton.

Check out Spring and Summer Programs and Activities from Talbot County parks & Rec!

For more information:

TALBOT COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER

10028 OCEAN GATEWAY, EASTON, MD 21601

TALBOTPARKS.ORG

410-770-8050 OR PARKS@TALBGOV.ORG

This year TCPS is going “cashless” for tickets for all of our athletic events using GoFan. You can purchase tickets ahead of time online or at the gate using a credit or debit card. GoFan accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate using Apple Pay and Google Pay. Admission to all events at the Easton High and St. Michaels High Stadiums and Gymnasiums is $6 (children 6 and under are free). Cash payment will not be accepted at the gate.

Tickets can be purchased using the following links:

Easton High

St. Michaels Middle High

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. For more information and to apply visit: https://www.fcc.gov/acp

Join the 70+ teachers, administrators, and support staff that have already enrolled in the TCPS SafeTime registration drive. This all-new app is designed to both empower us all with a super easy social media integrated tool to alert the proper authorities if we see something suspicious, AND to raise student self-esteem via the creation and exposure to fun, positive messaging.