TVMS News

Greetings TVMS families,

This past week, we had an amazing World Cultures Night, where we celebrated the many rich cultures that make up the TVMS community. It was a wonderful evening filled with music, food, and traditions that highlighted the beauty of our diverse backgrounds. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the event so special!

Today, we held grade-level town hall meetings with our students to discuss important updates, including the new Student Device Policy adjustments that will take effect on Monday, March 3. We encourage families to review these changes with their students. Check out this fun video that highlights the key updates!

We are also proud to celebrate our talented students whose literary and photographic works were selected for publication in the Our Voice Literary Magazine, published by the GT Office of HCPSS. Congratulations to:

Maame Ya O.-K. – Literary Piece "Crying"
Laila N. – Literary Piece "repetitive behavior"
Naren S. – Photographs "City Nights" & "Soaring through the Water"
Miola "Mimi" L. – Photograph "Sleeping Owl"

Their creativity and hard work are truly inspiring!

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs. Denise Young, Principal

February

Wednesday, March 3- Den Dollar Store Pop- Up Shop during lunch

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

Friday, March 14- Schools close 3 hours early, Professional Work and Wellness Day

Wednesday, March 19- PTSA meeting, 6:00- 7:00 PM

Monday, March 31- Schools now Open for Students

Friday, April 4- End of Third Quarter

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. View the policy updates.

Students have earned Den Dollars by showing Personal Responsibility, Respect, Integrity, Diligence, and Excellence! Students will have the opportunity to use their Den Dollars at our Pop Up Shop during their lunch time for snacks and raffle prizes!

Your support is needed to help run the store. If you are available to volunteer, please complete the form.

We are thrilled to present the Scholars Leadership Honors Program Conference, an empowering opportunity for young ladies in grades 8 through 12!

Join us on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Wilde Lake Middle School for a transformative experience designed to inspire, empower, and prepare students for leadership and success.

Registration is required and must be submitted by Friday, February 28, 2025. Transportation will not be provided. Conference flyer and registration form.

We are especially honored to have Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, HCPSS Principal, leading this impactful experience, along with an incredible lineup of guest speakers:

✨ Whitney Hogans – "Mastering the Art of Conflict Resolution"
✨ Ebony Acton – "Standing Tall: Thriving as a Woman of Color in Every Space"
✨ Dr. Shaneka Parham – "Finding Your Fit: Choosing a College That Celebrates You"
✨ Lisa Robinson – "Redefining Beauty: Embracing Your Worth and Confidence"

💡 What to Expect:
✅ Simultaneous workshops covering key leadership and personal growth topics
✅ Free lunch for students
✅ Networking opportunities with students, educators, and industry professionals

📅 Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Location: Wilde Lake Middle School

Saturday, March 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cedar Lane School
11630 Scaggsville Road
Fulton, MD

The HCPSS Special Education Resource Fair provides families with information available from the community and HCPSS to support their students receiving special education and related services (those who have an IEP or IFSP). Get connected to:
Recreational Activities
HCPSS Speech, OT, PT, Vision, and Adapted PE
Camps
Community Groups
Service Providers
Transition to Adulthood Information
Assistive Technology
Behavioral Health
Howard County Government Resources
And Much More!
For information, please contact FSRC@hcpss.org. Registration is not required. The event will be cancelled if HCPSS has an inclement weather closure. This event is part of the HCPSS Parent Empowerment Series including training sessions related to special education and events for families of students with an IEP or IFSP. Free

Effective the first day of school for the 2025-2026 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.

*Please use the QR code for registration *

Workshop Title: Financing Your HBCU Education

• Target Audience: Middle School and High School Students & Parents
• Overview: Explore scholarships, grants, and loan opportunities available to HBCU students. Financial aid officers will guide families through the FAFSA process and share tips on securing additional funding.

Workshop Title: HBCU Campus Life: Beyond the Classroom (Current HCPSS students at HBCUs)

• Target Audience: Students
• Overview: Discuss the vibrant cultural and social life at HBCUs, including student organizations, Greek life, and community service.

Workshop Title: Athletic Scholarships and HBCU Sports Programs* (Dean and McMillan, Coach Campbell?, coaches)

• Target Audience: Student Athletes
• Overview: Overview of athletic programs, scholarships, and opportunities at HBCUs, focusing on how sports can help shape a student's college experience and career.

Workshop Title: Navigating the Application Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

• Overview: Admissions officers will provide a comprehensive guide to applying to HBCUs, including important deadlines, essay writing tips, and how to stand out as an applicant.

Workshop Title: Maximizing Your High School Experience to Prepare for HBCU Success

• Target Audience: 8th grade students and parents, High School freshmen and sophmores
• Overview: Focus on building a strong resume, securing leadership roles, and selecting classes that align with future goals at an HBCU.

In partnership with the Local Children’s Board and the Kahlert Foundation, Fostering Hope: A Youth Mental Health Summit, will take place on April 27, 2025, for middle and high school students (grades 8 through 12).

The Fostering Hope Summit is an event that discusses topics chosen by students, for students. They will receive service learning hours, training on how to engage in healthy lifestyle practices, and resources to bring back to their school.

In an effort to support the community’s mental health, the summit will be hosting guardians/caregivers to partake in parent exclusive workshops during the summit. They will have an opportunity to learn about the community’s mental health resources, hear from professionals that specialize in the needs of children and families, and engage in breakout sessions on topics such as navigating matters out of our control and peer pressure.

* Registration is open and will close on April 19, 2025.

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• Purchases can be made anytime throughout the school year
• Wear your TVMS Spirit Wear on our "Wolf Wednesdays" each week

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membership benefits.

Please consider signing up today!

Our large white collection bin is at the edge of the school parking lot nearest Hanover Hills Elementary School. Please help us fill our bin with as many plastic bags of new or gently used clothing, shoes and other textiles. Our school will earn money for every pound we collect.

Update your family information for the new school year. 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.

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.

Website: http://www.tvms.hcpss.org
Location: 7000 Banbury Drive, Hanover, MD, USA
Phone: 410-313-8711