TVMS News

Hello TVMS families,

Today marks the end of Quarter 1! We hope our Timberwolves finished the quarter strong academically. Teachers are finalizing grades, and report cards will be available electronically on November 10. To support stronger home–school communication, TVMS will also send home a printed copy on November 11. Students who return the signed printed report card to their first-period teacher will receive a small treat.

Also, a quick reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend—remember to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Young, Principal

October

Friday, October 31-- Schools close 3 hours early, Professional Work Day, End of Quarter 1

November

Wednesday, November 5-- Vision & Hearing Clinic

Friday, November 7-- Picture Retakes

Monday, November 10-- Report Cards Issued

Thursday, November 13-- Vision and Hearing Re-screening

Friday, November 14-- TVMS Fall Dance, 6:30- 8:00 PM

Tuesday, November 18-- PTSA Meeting, 7-8 PM

Monday, November 24--Schools close 3 hours early

Tuesday, November 25-- Schools close 3 hours early

Wednesday, November 26-- Schools closed for students

Thursday, November 27- Friday, November 28-- Schools and Offices Closed

As we near Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11th, we would like to honor the veterans in the families of our students. These veterans can be from any country and have served during any conflict or peace time. If there is a veteran in the family of your student, please use this link to create a slide about them. You will need to make a copy of the slide in order to edit it and then send it to Ms. Rice, our GT Resource teacher, at leann_rice@hcpss.org. Thank you!

TVMS is breaking out the dance floor for a Fall Dance on Friday, November 14th, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. There will be music and, as part of the ticket cost, each timberwolf will receive one snack and one drink.

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 November 10th. Permission forms and money are to be turned in no later than 12:00 pm. on November 12th. 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.

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

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.

Joining the PTA does not commit you to any activities. Your membership helps provide financial support for our programs and gives you access to National PTA

membership benefits.

Please consider signing up today!

🎭 Final Weekend Alert!

Students can see The Crucible for FREE this weekend at Silhouette Stages! Enjoy a powerful performance that’s both educational and unforgettable — perfect for a Halloween-season weekend outing. We’re proud to offer this in recognition of our partnership with the Howard County Public School System. 🎟️ Reserve your seats today: www.silhouettestages.com. Select "student" ticket and the price will come up as $0.

The Blossom Mentoring Program, powered by Bernadette’s House, empowers girls ages 8–17 in Howard County to Believe, Blossom & Soar through mentorship, leadership development, and STEAM-based enrichment activities. The program runs December 2025–June 2026 and includes monthly in-person and virtual sessions focused on confidence, communication, goal-setting, mental wellness, financial literacy, and drug/tobacco prevention. Mentees are paired 1:1 with caring mentors who provide guidance and support in a safe, engaging environment.
Registration Opens: October 13, 2025
Registration Closes: December 31, 2025
Location: North Laurel Community Center and other local Howard County venues.

Students and families can now order yearbooks for the 2025-2026 school year! You can choose to order online or using paper forms. The starting price for yearbooks is $28.00.

To place your order online, please visit ybpay.com and use the yearbook ID code: 12257826.

Simply click on the link to learn about all available options: paperback, hardcover, personalized, etc.

Paper order forms will be accepted by Mr. Evans or the front office.

As many Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) families are impacted by the federal government shutdown, we understand that many people in our community may experience financial hardship or uncertainty. HCPSS remains committed to supporting all students and families during this time.

Howard County families who have lost pay due to the shutdown may apply for the Free and Reduced-Priced Meals (FARMs) program, and the HCPSS Food and Nutrition Office will determine their eligibility status within 24-48 hours. Families that previously did not qualify for the FARMs program could now be eligible due to current loss of income.

Families that are adversely impacted, including those who do not receive FARMs assistance, will have the remainder of the school year to pay off any meal balances incurred during the government shutdown.

HCPSS recognizes that many students may be suffering fear or anxiety about their family’s current financial situation. Student Services staff at each school are prepared and available to assist students at any time during the school day. Numerous resources are also available for families on the HCPSS website, and other supports are available through the Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services.

If you would like to request holiday assistance for your immediate family, please complete the Holiday Assistance Request form. Everything is always first come, first serve and we cannot guarantee any specific assistance. Please complete the linked form as soon as possible. This helps us with planning and coordination to ensure we are able to meet as many needs as possible.

The deadline for holiday assistance request forms is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tricia_Adkinson@hcpss.org or Alissa_Aronstam@hcpss.org. You may email or call the TVMS Student Services Office at (410) 313-8247.

🎁¿Este año necesita su familia asistencia durante la temporada de vacaciones?

Si desea solicitar asistencia durante las vacaciones para su familia inmediata, complete el Formulario de Solicitud si necesita Asistencia durante la temporada de Vacaciones. Todo es siempre por orden de llegada y no podemos garantizar ninguna asistencia específica. Complete el formulario lo antes posible. Esto nos ayuda con la planificación y coordinación para garantizar que podamos satisfacer tantas necesidades como sea posible.

¡La fecha límite para completar el Formulario de Solicitud de Asistencia durante la temporada de Vacaciones es el VIERNES 17 DE OCTUBRE!

Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Tricia_Adkinson@hcpss.org o Alissa_Aronstam@hcpss.org. Puede enviar un correo electrónico o llamar a la Oficina de Servicios Estudiantiles de TVMS al (410) 313-8247.

The vision and hearing clinic at Thomas Viaduct Middle School will be held on November 5, 2025. All 8th grade students and any student new to the state of Maryland will be screened. Please see the attached letter for more information. If you have any questions please contact our school nurse, Cheryl Harris, at cheryl_harris@hcpss.org

Students that meet all of the following criteria are invited to participate

• Currently in grades 4-11.

• Have a GPA of 3.75 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for the current school year (2025-26) in the combined academic subjects: English/Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Languages.

• “All nominees must demonstrate humanitarian qualities in their schools and communities through volunteer work and/or community service above and beyond what is required.”

• Have not already received a Carson Scholarship in the past.

• Online sales only
• Will ship directly to your home
• Purchases can be made anytime throughout the school year
• Wear your TVMS Spirit Wear on our "Wolf Wednesdays" the first Wednesday of each month

https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/MD/Hanover/Thomas+Viaduct+Middle+School/collection_detail.html?page=1

Lockers

• Lockers are available upon request

• Den teachers will share locker request information

• Locker times are arrival, before lunch, after lunch and dismissal

• Students are allowed to carry backpacks throughout the day

Cell phones & Wireless devices

• Cell phones and wireless earbuds will remain off and away during school hours.

• First Incident: Students who do not meet this expectation will be sent to the office to store their device for the remainder of the day.

• Second Incident & Beyond: The personal technology device is confiscated until it is retrieved by a parent/ guardian.

Food/ Drink Expectations

• To Keep Our Classrooms Clean– No food after homeroom ends at 8:35 am in the classroom.

• To Keep Our School Clean– No open food/drinks in the hallways.

• To Maintain Our School Grounds– No food outside during lunch and recess.

• 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.

Parents/guardians must verify and/or update emergency information for each child every school year. This is completed online in Family File, which has several new updates including how and where to access. Full details on updating your Family File are available online.

One exciting new feature is that families now can submit a change of address via Family File, rather than completing a separate form and sending to their school.

Full directions and information for families on this new process can be found online.

View, download, print or subscribe to the HCPSS 2025-2026 calendar online. The calendar is subject to change; the online calendar reflects the most recent version. There will be no printed 2025-2026 calendars.

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