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Earlier this week, the Howard County Board of Education approved adjustments to Policy 8080 - Responsible Use of Technology, Digital Tools, and Social Media, and the Student Code of Conduct that is intended to reduce the use of personal devices by students during the student day. Many of the adjustments are in line with what TVMS has already had in place. Please see the adjustments below.

Mrs. Denise Young, Principal

February

Monday, February 3 -Wednesday, February 5- ELA MAP Testing

Wednesday, February 5- National History Day Fair

Friday, February 7- Schools Closed for Students, Professional Learning Day

Monday, February 10-Wednesday, February 12- Math MAP Testing

Monday, February 17- Schools and Offices Closed for Presidents Day

Monday, February 24- World Cultures Night, 6:00-8:00 PM

Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8- Spring Drama Production, 6:30 PM

On Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, the Howard County Board of Education approved adjustments to Policy 8080 - Responsible Use of Technology, Digital Tools, and Social Media, and the Student Code of Conduct that is intended to reduce the use of personal devices by students during the student day. The policy changes will take effect on Monday, March 3, 2025.

While more information will be provided to students, staff and parents/guardians prior to the March 3rd implementation date, here are the highlights of the adjustments that were adopted by the Board:

• No students, PreKindergarten-12, will be permitted to use cell phones and other personal devices during the student day (first bell to last bell of the day) except for reasons detailed in a student’s IEP, 504, or health plan.
• Smart watches will be permitted to be worn to check time but may not be a distraction.
• When a personal device is used in violation of the new policy, the device will be confiscated for the remainder of the student day.
• Students may be in possession of personal devices, but they must be “away and silenced”, meaning devices are not able to be seen by either the student or staff member and are set to make no noise.
• Personal laptops may be used for instructional activities in high school when permitted by the teacher.
• A staff member on a school-sponsored field trip may permit the use of a personal technology device by a student in limited situations where capturing a picture or video may be appropriate or contacting a parent/guardian is necessary.
• School administrators and school administrators’ designees may authorize use of a personal device in rare instances such as an emergency for communication purposes.

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Current 6th & 7th grade students and their parents/guardians can view their teachers' course recommendations for next school year in Synergy via HCPSS Connect. One (1) fine art request and one (1) additional elective should be selected by February 12. Additionally, two (2) alternate/back-up courses should also be identified. Full details are available online here.

Is your child currently in 6th grade? They will receive information through their science class from their school counselor on Monday (2/3) & Tuesday (2/4). Please check out more details about selection requirements and course descriptions for rising 7th grade students here.

Questions? Contact Ms. Follmer, 6th Grade School Counselor (Allison_Follmer@hcpss.org)

Is your child currently in 7th grade? They received information in their ELA classes from their school counselor on Thursday (1/30) and Friday (1/31). Please check out more details about selection requirements and course descriptions for rising 8th grade students here.

Questions? Contact Ms. Adkinson, 7th Grade School Counselor (Tricia_Adkinson@hcpss.org)

Synergy online enrollment requests will be open Monday, February 3rd at 12 pm through Tuesday, February 17 at 12 pm. Follow link for Summer Program Information.

This year’s World Cultures Night will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025.

This event is when we share publicly and proudly our family’s heritage and culture with food, clothes, dances, music, and cultural activities!

Use the form below to sign up to share aspects of your culture.

The Quarter 2 Timberwolf Times is full of stories about TVMS events and activities that have been happening during second quarter. You'll find articles about the National Junior Art Honor Society, Winter Concert I, the play auditions, a comic, and more! Check it out!

Timberwolf Times Staff

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