Greetings TVMS families,

This week we had the privilege to show our appreciation for our dedicated school counselors through National School Counseling week. Our counselors play an invaluable role in supporting our students’ social-emotional development, guiding them through course placement decisions, and easing the transitions between grades. Their effort and dedication does not go unnoticed. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to take a moment to send them an email or note of gratitude:

• 6th grade counselor Tricia Adkinson: Tricia_Adkinson@hcpss.org

• 7th grade counselor Maggie Malone: Margaret_Malone@hcpss.org

• 8th grade counselor Allison Follmer: Allison_Follmer@hcpss.org

We continue to honor Black History Month here at TVMS. Throughout the month, we have been celebrating the rich contributions of African Americans through daily news announcements, engaging content lessons, and our door decorating contest. We invite our students to join us in commemorating this month through participation in our upcoming Black History Month Spirit Week:

• Monday, Feb 12 Pan-African Flag: Wear the colors of the Pan-African flag (red, white, green, yellow and black)

• Tuesday, Feb 13 Black Excellence: Celebrate Black Excellence by dressing up in Black Tie clothing or your Sunday’s Best clothing

• Wednesday, Feb 14 Red or Pink to celebrate friendship

• Thursday, Feb 15 HBCU Day: To honor and celebrate historically black colleges and universities, wear your favorite HBCU gear or school colors

• Friday, Feb 16 90s Artist: Dress as your favorite 90s artist or wear your favorite 90s graphic tee

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community.

Mrs. Denise Young, Principal

FEBRUARY

Thursday, February 15- TVMS Evening in the Elkridge Stacks, Elkridge Library 5:00-6:30 PM

Monday, February 19- President's Day- Schools and Offices closed

Friday, February 23- Winter Dance: TVMS Sneaker Ball, 6:30-8:00 PM

MARCH

Wednesday, March 13- Schools Close 3 hours early, Professional Work and Wellness Day

Tuesday, March 19- PTSA meeting (Parent Social Media Support Night)

Monday, March 25 through Monday, April 1- Schools and Offices closed, Spring Break

The Student Voice Committee at TVMS invites you to participate in our Valentine's Day Candygram Fund Raiser. In person sales have ended, but you can support with online purchases until Monday, February 12th. Linked below are the items we are selling. All proceeds go toward the Student Voice Committee. Thank you for your support.

Lollipops

Carnations

Roses

The Music and Theater Taharka Brothers Ice Cream Fundraiser is still open! Families can order until Saturday 11pm EST" Click the link to support.

https://deliver.taharkabrothers.com/Fundraiser/Progress/THOMASVIADUCT

TVMS Families! Come to the Elkridge Public Library on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 5pm-6:30pm. There will be performances by the TVMS Band, Pizza, games, activities, free books and prizes.

TVMS is breaking out the dance floor for the Sneaker Ball on Friday, February 23rd, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. There will be a DJ and, as part of the ticket cost, each Timberwolf will receive one snack, one drink, and a slice of pizza.

Admission to the dance is $5. All proceeds from the dance will go to end of year, PBIS events for students.

Timberwolves are expected to turn in their permission forms before morning announcements in their grade level hallway. Tickets will go on sale February, 12th. Permission forms and money are to be turned in no later than 12:00 pm. on February 21st. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

There will be a cap for the number of tickets available for purchase. As always, students who attend the dance should consistently demonstrate behavior that aligns with the Student Code of Conduct and PBIS framework both in and out of school.

If you are interested in volunteering to chaperone the dance, please complete this Google form as well as having your student turn in a permission slip.

*Any students that have had a suspension or 3 or more office referrals this school year must have a parent chaperone.

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 continue to earn money for every pound we collect.

Please consider joining the TVMS PTSA. Your membership does not commit you to any work- your membership helps support our activities!

To become a supporting member, please sign up here.

Support our Den Dollar Store! Students earn Den Dollars for following TVMS PRIDE expectations and can turn them in for prizes. Our Den Dollar store is open each week on Wednesday mornings. Please check out our registry on Amazon and considering making a donation to our store!

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2JPB106SDT0JU

For questions about the PTSA email TVMSPTSA@gmail.com

https://facebook.com/groups/616511753256107

Effective the first day of school for the 2024-2025 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.

Students are not permitted to use their personal technology devices (phones) during school time, including lunch, recess 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

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