TVMS News

Greetings TVMS families

We had a successful week of MCAP ELA testing and the majority of our students arrived at school on time, well rested and prepared with a charged laptop each day. Our 6th and 7th grade students will have a break from testing for a couple of weeks and will take the MCAP Math test during the week of May 15. Our 8th grade students will take their MCAP Social Studies test Tuesday through Friday of this week during their Social Studies classes.

It was so wonderful to end this week with Spring Music Concert I with our 7th and 8th graders. I could really see the growth of our student performers from Winter to Spring. I loved the song selections, solos and recognition of our 8th graders. I am looking forward to seeing our 6th grade students perform on Tuesday during our Spring Concert II! Our Drama Club will also be presenting our spring production at the end of this upcoming week. All are welcome to attend to support our thespian Timberwolves!

Have a great weekend,

Mrs. Denise Young, Principal

Monday, May 1- 8th grade ELA field trip

Tuesday, May 2- Friday, May 5- 8th grade MCAP Social Studies Testing

Tuesday, May 2- Spring Music Concert II (6th Grade), 6:30 PM at Hammond HS (Chorus, Concert Band and Concert Orchestra

Friday, May 5- Saturday, May 6- Spring Drama Production, Making It Mystery

Monday, May 15- Thursday, May 18- MCAP Math Testing

Thursday, May 18- TVMS Multicultural Night, 6:30- 8:00 PM

Friday, May 19- School-based Professional Learning Day- Articulation, schools closed for students, Music Field Trip to Hershey Park

Wednesday, May 24- Spring Dance Showcase, 6:30 PM

Come out to see the TVMS Drama Club Present "Make it Mystery!" For their spring production the TVMS Drama Club will perform two One-Act plays, "Clue in the Library'' and "Mystery of the Magical Forest." This production will take place on Friday May 5th at 6:30 PM and Saturday May 6th at 1:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Tickets will be sold, cash only, at the door for $5. There will also be concessions available during a brief intermission. This production is accessible to all ages. We look forward to seeing you there!

TVMS will host a Multicultural Night on Thursday, May 18th from 6:30- 8:00 PM. There will be food, performances and some hands-on activities. All are welcome to attend!

If you would like to contribute to what is shared at our Multicultural Night, i.e. food, fashion show entry, song or dance or any other aspect of your culture you would like to share, please complete the form below:

Form to Sign Up for Participation in TVMS Multicultural Night

Our students will be taking the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) in the areas of Reading and Math. 8th graders will also take the Social Studies Assessment.

More information about the MCAP assessment can be found here. Please note that if your student misses school on a testing day, they will be required to make up the test that they missed. Please note the following testing schedule and plan appointments accordingly:

MCAP Social Studies- 8th grade only

Tuesday, May 2nd through Friday, May 5th in all 8th grade Social Studies classes

MCAP Math

Monday, May 15th and Tuesday, May 16th

7th grade Testing- Periods 1 and 2

8th grade Testing- Periods 3 and 4

Wednesday, March 17th and Thursday, March 18th

6th grade Testing- Periods 1 and 2

TVMS Music Department is excited to present its Spring Concert Series. We are in need of volunteers to help make each night go smoothly along with donations for concession sales each night.

If you are able to help that night in person, please fill out this survey.

https://forms.gle/4yAfYMk25c9hEPiD9

If you are able to help by donating items for the concession stand, please use the sign-up genius link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A8A72AA1F9C61-tvms

Concert Details

Spring Concert II

When: Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 6:30pm

Where: Hammond High School, 8800 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD 21046

Who is performing: Concert Band, 6th Grade Chorus, String Ensemble

• Student performers must report to Hammond High School by 5:15pm

• Doors will open to the audience at 6:15pm

• Concert will begin at 6:30pm

• Keep all food and drink out of the auditorium

Thank you for everything you do,

TVMS Music Department

Mr. Chancellor Mills, Band

Ms. Angela Pope, Chorus

Mr. Justin Newberger, Orchestra

Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is May 8th to 12th and the PTSA needs your help to spoil the staff!
Please review the available slots on the Sign Up Genius and click on the button to sign up. Mark your donations with TVMS PTSA and drop off all items to the office by Friday, May 5th. If you have any questions, please email tvmsptsa@gmail.com Thank you!"

• The next PTSA general meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 24 @ 6:30 pm at TVMS. In person and a virtual option will be available.
  

• The Den Dollar Store is in need of restocking, please consider making a donation using this link (https://www.amazon.com/registries/custom/2JPB106SDT0JU/guest-view) or by sending in a donation purchased elsewhere to the front office. The Den Dollar Store is open to all students during extended Den Days. Students trade in Den Dollars they have earned for good behavior. All donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you so much for your support!

• Please support the PTSA by becoming a member. PTSA Membership Hub: https://thomasviaductptsa.memberhub.com. You can also stay connected by joining the school’s PTSA Facebook Page.

Committee sign ups can be found here.

The TVMS panel is located on the second floor near Sephora. The Art Show runs until May 1st.

Please use the links below to complete the HCPSS Indicators of Educational Equtiy Survey by May 12th. We will use your input, along with other school data, to refine out school improvement plan for next year.

This survey is anonymous and available in multiple languages. If you have children in more than one school, please complete one survey per school.

• English survey

• Spanish survey

• Chinese survey

• Chin survey

• Korean survey

Thanks for your support.

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Per Board of Education Policy 5200 Student Transportation, families whose students are eligible for bus transportation are required to register through HCPSS Connect Synergy to receive bus service for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. This new registration process will take place annually to help the HCPSS Office of Student Transportation plan for more accurate student ridership and to make routes more efficient. Registration for 2023-2024 bus service is open now through June 1.

Please note, families who reside in non-transportation areas are not eligible for bus transportation and do not need to take any action. Find the new non-transportation areas for your school online. Additionally, students who receive transportation as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan do not need to register.

Register Now

Families who need assistance with the registration process should reach out to their child’s school.

Bus routes for the 2023-2024 school year, along with specific school start times, will be finalized in August, prior to the start of school. More information is available online.

Transportation Translated guides: https://www.hcpss.org/connect/guides/

Effective the first day of school for the 2023-2024 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.

Student and Parent Handbook

The 2022-2023 Student and Parent Handbook is now available on the HCPSS website. This resource is helpful for navigating the school year and includes information about HCPSS practices, policies and services available to support and enrich learning. A printed version of the handbook is no longer provided.

Cell Phone Expectations

Students are not permitted to use their personal technology devices (phones) during school time, including lunch and hallway transitions. This is in accordance with the Board of Education Policy 8080. If a student is seen with their device they will be expected to put it away immediately. If chronic issues persist, disciplinary actions may be implemented in alignment with the HCPSS Code of Conduct.

To support this, please refrain from calling or texting your child during school hours. If you need to get a message to them or contact them, please call the Front Office at 410-313-8711

Outside Food Expectations

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.

Family File

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.

HCPSS News

Communication is an essential component of a successful school experience for both students and parents. There are many ways to stay connected to TVMS and to HCPSS. Please consider the following ways to stay connected:

• Visit the TVMS website often at: http://tvms.hcpss.org/

• Visit Canvas often

• HCPSS Connect

• HCPSS Website

• HCPSS Community News

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