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TVMS News

March 18, 2023

TVMS NewsMarch 18, 2023

Greetings TVMS families



As part of our school improvement process, we are asking families to provide input about their equity priorities at our school. Please use the links below to complete the HCPSS Indicators of Educational Equity Survey by May 12th. We will use your input, along with other school data, to refine our school improvement plan for next year.


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

Thanks for your support.


Have a great weekend,


Denise Young, Principal

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March Music In our Schools Spirit Days

Friday, March 24- 90's & Early 2000's-Pop, Hip Hop & R&B

Friday, March 31- 2010's and Beyond! Dress In Your Favorite Style

Important Dates

Friday, March 24- Music in our Schools Month Spirit Day: 90's & Early 2000's-Pop, Hip Hop & R&B

Monday, March 27- Debate Team Field Trip

Tuesday, March 28- Concert & Chamber Choir Assessment and Adjudication

Wednesday, March 29- Donuts with Dads Watch DOGS information session, 7:45-8:15 AM

Wednesday, March 29- 6th Grade Chorus Assessment and Adjudication

Friday, March 31- 3 hr. Early Dismissal, End of 3rd Quarter

Friday, March 31- Music in our Schools Month Spirit Day: 2010's and Beyond! Dress Your Favorite Style

Monday, April 3- Monday, April 10- Spring Break, schools closed

Tuesday, April 11& Wednesday, April 12- 6th grade Field Trip

Donuts with Dad

As you all hopefully know we have started implementing the Watch DOGS Program at TVMS. The Dads of Great Students program is designed to bring in positive male role models into TVMS and provide an outside source of support for not only the students but also the staff. Since January, we have had multiple Watch DOGS at TVMS on Wednesdays.


Please come to the Donuts with Dads Watch DOGS information session on Wednesday March 29, 2023 from 7:45-8:15 AM. Your students are welcome to join you.


Please RSVP here if you are able to attend, so that we can bring enough donuts and coffee!



After Spring Break we will be accepting Watch DOGS on both Wednesdays and Fridays. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Deandre Bright with possible dates and times at Deandre_Bright@hcpss.org.

TVMS Yearbook!

It is not too late to preorder your 2022-23 TVMS Yearbook! Pre-orders are still being taken by credit card through Lifetouch at: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob



Our school code is 12257823. Want to pay by cash or check? Order envelopes are available in the Media Center or the Front Office. Completed order forms can be turned into the Front Office. Please contact Allison Miller at allison_miller@hcpss.org with any questions.

Educators of Color Teacher Recruitment Event

Friday, March 24, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m,10431 Twin Rivers Road Columbia

Interested applicants are invited to meet educators and school leaders from across the Howard County Public School System at this full-day event. Learn more about HCPSS and network with the recruitment team, professional development office and school leadership teams. Register online

Important Immunization Requirements for 2023-2024 School Year - 7th Grade Students

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.

HC DrugFree Events

Medication & Sharps Disposal Event:

Free. The next safe and convenient drive-thru medication & sharps disposal event will be held on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wilde Lake Village Center Parking lot near the Swim Center. HC DrugFree is accepting prescription and over-the-counter medications, sharps (needles, syringes, EpiPens, etc.), vapes, inhalers, veterinary medication and more. Medication will be guarded/transported by Howard County Police. We are in need of Teen and Adult, and medically trained adult volunteers! Groups encouraged to volunteer. Learn more or sign up to volunteer at https://hcdrugfree.org/drug-take-back-day-1/ Members of HC DrugFree’s Teen Advisory Council (TAC) can earn community service hours for volunteering. If your student is interested in joining TAC, please visit https://hcdrugfree.org/teen-advisory-council/ to learn more and download an application.


Free Parenting Classes (open to grandparents too): Free. Guiding Good Choices is an evidence-based, interactive prevention program that provides families with the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk that their children will use drugs and alcohol or engage in other dangerous behaviors. Howard County parents, guardians and grandparents will learn how to encourage your child to adopt healthy attitudes and behaviors, how to communicate more effectively, how to build a relationship of trust, and much more! Classes will be held Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. via Zoom. Learn more or register: https://hcdrugfree.org/2023/02/guiding-good-choices-free-classes-for-parents-2/


8th–12th Grade Teen Advisory Council: Free. HC DrugFree's Teen Advisory Council is open to all Howard County students in grades 8 through 12. This is a great opportunity to help prepare younger students for success in high school while allowing older students to develop their leadership and mentoring skills. The registration form is available at https://hcdrugfree.org/teen-advisory-council/ and community service hours are available. Email your registration form to admin@hcdrugfree.org or mail a hard copy the office. Meetings are on Zoom from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. To register for the Monday, April 17 meeting or any upcoming meeting, click on the TAC registration link next to the meeting date https://hcdrugfree.org/teen-advisory-council/


Know What’s Happening in Howard County: Sign up for HC DrugFree’s newsletter at https://hcdrugfree.org/enews-signup/ or follow us on social media to get updates on events as well as information to keep your family safe and informed: Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn


PTSA NEWS


    • 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.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

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: