TVMS News

Hello TVMS families,

We have a few important events coming up this week! On Tuesday, join us for our PTSA meeting from 7–8 PM in the Media Center. Also on Tuesday, support our school at Cold Stone Creamery from 4–10 PM—a portion of your purchase will be donated to TVMS. On Wednesday, September 17, we will have a 3-hour early dismissal at 12:15 PM. Please plan accordingly.

Have a great weekend.

Mrs. Denise Young

Principal

September

Tuesday, September 16-- Cold Stone Creamery Restaurant Night, PTSA meeting 7-8 PM

Wednesday, September 17-- 3 hour early dismissal, Professional Learning/ Work & Wellness Day

Tuesday, September 23-- Schools & Offices closed, Rosh Hashanah

Monday, September 29-- Student Picture Day

October

Thursday, October 2-- Schools & Offices Closed, Yom Kippur

All are welcome-- Parents, Teachers, Family and Community Members

Come and learn about the benefit of joining and how you can make a difference in the school community.

For more information contact us at TVMSPTSA@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

If your child is currently enrolled in a high school credited course, please review this county-provided letter (en español / 中文是什么意思 / 한국어로 Arabic, Burmese, Pashto), which details important policy information families should know, as well as the upcoming add/drop date of September 30th.

HS credited courses offered through TVMS include the following:

Math: Algebra I, Algebra I G/T, Geometry G/T, Algebra II G/T, Statistics - AP

Language: English Language Development (ELD) 1, English Language Development (ELD) 2, Spanish I, Spanish II, French I, French II

Technology: Exploring Computer Science, Foundations of Technology

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's grade-level school counselor.

8th Grade: Tricia Adkinson (tricia_adkinson@hcpss.org)

7th Grade Counselor: Allison Follmer (allison_follmer@hcpss.org)

6th Grade Counselor: Maggie Malone (margaret_malone@hcpss.org)

📰We are working hard to build our students' executive functioning skills in order to positively influence learning, assignment submission rates, grades, and overall confidence in school! Please ask your child about the green quarterly planner they received this week. They participated in a classroom lesson where they practiced using a planner in a "School Week Simulation" activity. Please encourage your child to continue utilizing their planner throughout the quarter so their consistent learning behaviors can help elevate their educational experience this year!

As part of our GT Seminars, Ms. Rice, our GT Resource Teacher, is looking for guest speakers for some of our seminar offerings. If you work in, have a special skill, or knowledge related to any of the seminars listed below, please reach out to Ms. LeAnn Rice at leann_rice@hcpss.org. Please be sure to indicate which seminar you can assist with and your availability.

• Forensics (Crime Scene Investigation)

• Cryptography

• Graphic Design

• Television Production

• Journalism

• Photography (intro or advanced)

• Engineering (building, structures, etc.)

• Welcome to the sign up for GT Instructional Seminars! This year we are offering 16 exciting and diverse seminars to meet the interests of our TVMS Timberwolves. The seminars students could sign up for are: African American History, Board Game Design, Book Club, Cryptography (ONLY 8th graders), Debate (open to all grades) & Advanced Debate (for 7th and 8th graders previously in Debate), Engineering, Forensics (like CSI), Graphic Design, Green Team (Environmental), Newspaper (Timberwolf Times), Photography I (open to all) and II (if you have taken Photo I), Stock Market Game, Television Production, and Writer's Workshop.

  
  

Here is the link for the GT Seminars Google Form. Students MUST be in their HCPSS account to fill out the form (sign out of any personal gmail or other emails). This form is intended for students to fill out. Parents/Guardians - you are welcome to discuss the options with your student(s) and to encourage your student(s) to fill out the Google Form to express their interest.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepdIkLKSxCNAJJWf0JrE9nz0YHW1gdAyj0kz1PSO5Pl1S3tw/viewform?usp=header

These meet DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. You can sign up for up to two (2) seminars, if you are interested. If you have any questions, you can email Ms. Rice, our GT Resource Teacher, at leann_rice@hcpss.org or through the TVMS Student Resources course in Canvas.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Location: Oakland Mills High School
This districtwide event is open to all HCPSS families and will feature:

• A session with Superintendent Bill Barnes
• Resource tables hosted by HCPSS offices and local organizations
• Information on programs, resources, and services available throughout the school year
• Childcare and language access provided

For additional information, please visit the Family Academy Kickoff HCPSS News Post.
Flier: English | Spanish | Chinese | Korean

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.

2025-2006 School Supply List can be found here

The school supply list can also be found on the TVMS website:

http://tvms.hcpss.org

Corded Headphones for academic use

In addition to the linked school supply list, students will need to bring a pair of headphones with a cord to plug into their Chromebooks. Students are not permitted to use AirPods and other wireless ear buds in an effort to eliminate cell phone use and distractions. Classrooms will also have headphones for students to borrow if they do not bring their own.

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!

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