September: Talbot Goes Purple Month! A substance abuse prevention initiative

September 15 - October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

September 29: Early Dismissal- Secondary Conferences- Elementary Teacher In-Service

October 2: Custodian Appreciation Day

October 3: Webinar: Parent & Family Mental Health and Wellness Tips for the School Year

October 9-13: National School Lunch Week

October 15-20: National School Bus Safety Week

October 16: Board of Education Work Session 5:30 PM

October 18: Board of Education Meeting 6:30 PM

October 18: Early Dismissal - Teacher Inservice

October 18: Unity Day

Dr. Rob Schmidt, TCPS Mental Health Coordinator, is conducting a series of free webinars this year school year that focus on student and family mental health. Join us on October 3rd at 2 PM for: Parent and Family Mental Health & Wellness Tips for the School Year.

Please be aware that Interims for Grades 3 - 12, which will be sent electronically on Thursday, September 28th, will be sent through a new email system called BrightArrow Technologies, to the email address that we have on file in PowerSchool. Moving forward, remaining interim and report cards for all grades will also be sent through BrightArrow Technologies. Thank You!

Talbot County Public Schools is hiring! We have immediate openings for Bus Drivers and Bus Aides.

Bus Driver salary range is $20 to $27.07 + exceptional benefits

Bus Aide salary range is $15.18 to $20.73 + exceptional benefits

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students. Apply now!

Questions? Call 410-822-0330

Bus Driver Application: https://tcps.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=25

Bus Aide Application: https://tcps.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=29

Throughout September TGP will be posting daily messages on Social Media Pages. Click today's message below to view all.

Check out Discover Easton's FREE Fall Events! For more information visit discovereaston.com.

Children and their caregivers will create a paper worry doll wreath typical of crafts from Guatemala and parts of Mexico.

The Family Art Day is free, but please sign up using the link below to help plan for the event!

https://academyartmuseum.org/family-art-day-hispanic-heritage-festival/

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This year TCPS is going “cashless” for tickets for all of our athletic events using GoFan. You can purchase tickets ahead of time online or at the gate using a credit or debit card. GoFan accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate using Apple Pay and Google Pay. Admission to all events at the Easton High and St. Michaels High Stadiums and Gymnasiums is $6 (children 6 and under are free). Cash payment will not be accepted at the gate.

Tickets can be purchased using the following links:

Easton High

St. Michaels Middle High

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. For more information and to apply visit: https://www.fcc.gov/acp

Join the 70+ teachers, administrators, and support staff that have already enrolled in the TCPS SafeTime registration drive. This all-new app is designed to both empower us all with a super easy social media integrated tool to alert the proper authorities if we see something suspicious, AND to raise student self-esteem via the creation and exposure to fun, positive messaging. Students will be encouraged to share their creativity with opportunities to win $1000 scholarships. Parents/guardians and students will be invited to register starting September 17. Thank you!