December Tidbits #3

The faculty and staff of Town Creek Elementary School would like to wish all of you a restful, fun, and productive break and a joyful holiday season. We look forward to seeing all of you on January 2nd!

Thank you for your attendance at our Winter Concert. It was a beautiful evening, and the students did a fantastic job! We appreciate all of the positive comments we received.

Congratulations to our first, second, third, AND fifth grades! The four grades each achieved a 94 percent rate of attendance for the week of December 11-15. Well done!

We'd also like to commend second grade: they achieved an impressive 98 percent reate of attendance on the last day of school before the break!!

Did you know you can keep an eye on your student's attendance in the Home Access Center (HAC)? If you notice any days that are unlawful (marked red), please send an email to smverhaagh@smcps.org, or submit the reason for the absence online through our school website. It would be great to see all of our red absences turn green (lawful), thank you!

Thank you for your support!

Mr. Kent and the TCES family

1. Opt-In to the School Messenger Text Messaging Service.

We have the capability to send messages and updates to parents via text. You can opt-in, and you have the option of declining or stopping notifications at any time. If you are new to our school or have a new number and you would like to receive school messages, text the word “YES” to 67587 from your wireless device. For more information, click on this flyer. There is also an FAQ with additional information.

2. Last chance to complete the SY24 TCES Guardian Survey - End of Quarter 1

We are more than halfway through the second quarter already. If you have any thoughts about the start of the school year, please fill out this survey now.

3. Please take the Calendar Survey - School Year 2024-2025

The SMCPS Calendar Committee is seeking input in the development of the 2024-2025 school year calendar. Please respond to this Calendar Survey to provide your input.

4. Don't forget to complete the Acceptable Use Policy agreement.

All students are required to have an acceptable use policy agreement (AUP) on file. This is to be completed by the PARENT or GUARDIAN of the student. This needs to be completed for each student you have in the school system. At the end of the form you have the option to submit another response for your additional students.

The American Legion visited our first grade on December 7 and taught them about the American flag.

Ready to rock some new Town Creek threads? A wide variety of spirit wear is available, from hoodies to sweatpants! And now, we are offering a Town Creek baseball cap! This cap is available in the virtual school store on MySchoolBucks for $15. The cap is available in two sizes, Child and Adult. Samples are on display in the lobby case.

Select this link to see pictures and detailed descriptions of the items currently available in both youth and adult sizes. You can check out the samples in the case in Town Creek's lobby, too!

To order, you can print this form and send cash or check, or you can order everything online in the My School Bucks School Store. For directions on how to order through the MSB School Store, please select this link.

The items will be delivered to your student at school as soon as they arrive at TCES.

**NOTE: Do not put money into the lunch money account for this purchase! That is a separate account from the School Store and can NOT be transferred.

Evening Counseling: SMCPS is once again offering School-Based Counseling Support in the evening for SMCPS students. Counseling support focuses on the following areas: Healthy Relationships, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Worry, Sadness, and Emotional Regulation. Services will be located at Margaret Brent Middle School and Greenview Knolls Elementary School on Tuesday evenings from 4-7:30 p.m. Please complete the Parent Contact Form for Evening Counseling to request services.

Save the Date: Our next big event will be the New Year's Dance on Friday, January 5, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the TCES Cafeteria!

Read all about our last general meeting in the December 5th Minutes.

Questions? Contact PTO president Lydia Rivera at towncreekesptopresident@gmail.com.

• December 18th-January 1st - Winter Break for students and 10-11 Month Employees
• January 2nd - Schools Reopen - Students in School
• January 5th - PTO New Year's Dance at 6:00 p.m. in the TCES Cafeteria
• January 9th - PTO General Meeting at 6:15 p.m. in the TCES Cafeteria
• January 15th - Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - All Schools and Offices Closed
• January 26th - Professional Day - No School for Students - End of 2nd Marking Period