Tubman Tiger Times

Tomorrow is the final day of our Read-A-Thon fundraiser! Thank you for sending one last push to family and friends!

Class pictures are on Thursday. Students will be taking one picture with their classmates and teachers.

Please read this week's newsletter for more information including a job fair tomorrow morning with MCPS Department of Transportation.

Monday 3/17: Final day of Read-A-Thon Fundraiser

Thursday 3/20: Class Picture Day (all students in the class take a picture together)

Thursday 3/20: Fresh Food Distribution (8:45 am- 10:45 am)

Monday 3/24-Friday 3/28: Book Fair

Wednesday 3/26: Parent-Teacher Conferences in person (4:15 pm-6:45 pm)

We are holding our annual a Read-A-Thon and we need everyone to participate!!! If you have not already done so, please click on this link to activate your reader’s personal page:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/313538333636

Activation takes less than a minute. Just by doing so you can help us meet our fundraising goal of lowering or eliminating the cost of a field trip for all of our students. See today's update below:

Spring conferences will be offered on Wednesday, March 26th from 4:15-6:45 pm. Spring conferences will be in person. Parents are encouraged to schedule a spring conference if you did not attend a fall conference at Harriet Tubman or if you have concerns about your child's learning or development. Teachers will also be contacting specific families to schedule a conference as well.

Completing the below form will indicate your desire to have a conference for your child. Once you have completed this form, your child's teachers will contact you to schedule the specific time of the conference.

Prekindergarten & Head Start registration opens March 1. MCPS offers an online registration process to support families who wish to apply for prekindergarten & Head Start programs. You will need to create a ParentVue account HERE to register or use THIS LINK if you already have an account.

You may also register in person from March 3- March 28, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at:

UpCounty Regional Services Center: 12900 Middlebrook Rd Germantown MD 20874

Rocking Horse Road Center: 4910 Macon Rd Rockville, MD 20852

Please note, Harriet Tubman ES only has a prekindergarten class for 4 year olds but parents may register their 3 year old and be assigned to a school nearby.

Kindergarten registration is now online through the ParentVUE portal.

Volunteers are needed for ALL time slots to ensure that all classrooms can visit the book fair! Volunteers will be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to use at the book fair, PLUS all volunteers get 20% off their in-person purchases! SIGN UP HERE

In addition to the books available at our in-person fair, thousands of additional books and activities are available for purchase online! Visit our PTA Book Fair page HERE to browse! The fair will also be open on March 26th for Parent Teacher Conference Night for families who wish to shop in person!

Make in person purchases easy! Get your student a digital gift card HERE and avoid sending them with cash. The PTA will maintain a live, up to date, list of all students with gift cards and will coordinate with teachers to ensure students know when they can shop. No need to print the gift card or send it with your student!

Does your student have a gift card balance from the Fall fair? No problem! It automatically rolls over to the Spring fair and can be used in person or online!

Students will be bringing home their book fair catalogs soon! In the meantime, you can also view them in English or in Español by clicking these links, or visit our online store!

Find more online at tubmantigerspta.com or follow us on Facebook!
Email us at contact@tubmantigerspta.com

The Elementary and Secondary Mathematics teams are hosting two Curriculum Nights, which will include information on math curricular resources, course programming for Grades K–12 and upcoming changes from the Maryland State Department of Education regarding Integrated Math. Attendees will also participate in learning experiences from the Eureka Math and Illustrative Math curricula.

The in-person sessions will be held:

• Tuesday, March 18, 6:30–8 p.m., Wheaton High School, 12401 Dalewood Drive, Silver Spring

• Wednesday, March 26, 6:30–8 p.m., Watkins Mill High School, 10301 Apple Ridge Road, Gaithersburg

Recordings will be available on the mathematics website on Monday, April 7, in English and Spanish.

Math Curriculum Nights, 2025

MCPS is hosting a job fair for bus drivers from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17. The fair will be held at the Department of Transportation, 16651 Crabbs Branch Way in Rockville.

To become a bus driver, the minimum qualifications are:

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Clean driving history; no more than one point on driver’s license.

• At least three years of driving experience, with at least one year driving in the U.S.

• Ability to meet all pre-service training and testing requirements.

Interested candidates are invited to create a profile on the MCPS Careers portal.

The Equity Center is offering a Grab and Go Food Distribution on March 8th and 22nd at Gaithersburg Middle School. The distribution begins at 7:30 am and will run while supplies last.

The Equity Center and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is offering free tax preparation services until April 19th. To request an appointment, use THIS LINK.

The Master Method Academy is offering a free 3-week karate program in March at all their locations: "KINDNESS & MARTIAL ARTS" for grades K-5. This program will focus on helping students develop and carry themselves with confidence, understand and handle bullying, treat others with kindness and respect, and practice some really fun and important introductory martial arts skills!

FREE! 3-week karate program (grades K-5)

GAITHERSBURG: (limit 30 spots)

SATURDAYS, March 15, 22, 29 at 2:30pm

PowerHouse Studio

212 E Diamond Ave

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

ROCKVILLE: (limit 30 spots)

SATURDAYS, March 15, 22, 29 at 9:15am

Master Method Karate – Headquarters

5538 Randolph Road

Rockville, MD 20852

TO REGISTER:

Please use this link:

https://tinyurl.com/3WeekKarateProgram

Montgomery County Recreation is beginning their hiring for 2025 summer programming. If you have family members 16 years old and up, visit the Montgomery County Recreation website for more information and to apply. Full-time, year-round positions are also available.

MCPS offers free virtual tutoring sessions through Stepping Stone Tutoring and the Montgomery County Public Libraries. Stepping Stone Tutoring offers free 30-minute weekly sessions. Montgomery County Public Libraries offers live online help everyday from 2-11 PM. Visit the websites for more information.

The MC Groceries Program aims to help families access fresh and shelf-stable food items through a convenient online shopping experience. Families can place their orders online and have their groceries delivered or picked up through a partnership with Instacart Fresh Funds. Eligible households may receive $100 in benefits per month for each child 0-18 years old, up to $400.

Who can participate in this program?

To be predetermined as eligible for this program, households must:

• Reside in Montgomery County

• Have at least one child under the age of 18

• Not receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

• Have incomes below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (e.g., $124,000/year for a household of 4)

For more information about this program and to enroll, visit the website HERE.

Activities for school closure days

Please review the information below regarding attendance.

Please note that the last day of school has now changed to Monday, June 16 due to snow days.

MCPS approved the 2025-2026 school year calendar (next school year).