Tubman Tiger Times

Thank you to all who donated items or joined us for our fall parties. It was wonderful to celebrate together!

With Quarter One ending this Friday, October 30th, we are so proud of everything our students have accomplished. Let's finish this week strong!

October 26: 3rd Grade Field Trip National Aquarium

October 28: Vision Screening Grades K, 1 & 4

October 29: First Grade Field Trip Sharps Farm

October 30: Last Day of Quarter One

November 2: No School

November 3: No School

November 5: PTA Movie Night 6:00 - 8:00pm

A big THANK YOU to all the families who joined us for our October Caregiver Coffee! We hope you enjoyed learning from our Math Content Coach, Ms. McCormick, about the exciting changes to our math curriculum, what math instruction looks like in your child's classroom, and ways to support math learning at home.

Couldn't make it? No worries! You can still explore the information and resources shared during our session!

📊 View the Caregiver Coffee Presentation

🏠 Explore the Amplify Desmos Math Caregiver Hub – Discover helpful resources to better understand what your child is learning and support their math journey at home!

Need help navigating the Caregiver Hub or have questions about the new math curriculum?

Our Math Content Coach, Ms. McCormick, is happy to help! Reach out to her at Katelyn_B_McCormick@mcpsmd.org.

Thank you for partnering with us to help our Tubman Tigers grow into confident mathematicians! 🐯💙🧡

We’re excited to bring back and kick off our Kids Heart Challenge on Monday, October 26! For the next four weeks, our students will be learning about heart-healthy habits, staying active, and making healthy choices through fun school-wide activities and challenges!

Students will come home tomorrow with a flyer and information on how to register and the prizes students can earn.

Thank you for helping us get our Tubman Tigers excited about building healthy hearts and healthy habits! ❤️🐯

Clear vision plays such a vital role in your child's learning and growth! In accordance with Maryland State Law, the Prevention of Blindness Society will be visiting Tubman on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to conduct annual vision screenings.

Who will be screened?

• Students in Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 4
• Students who are new to MCPS
• Students referred by their teachers for potential vision concerns

Important Reminders for Families:

• Glasses & Contacts: If your child already wears prescription glasses or contact lenses, please make sure they wear or bring them on screening day.
• Results & Follow-Up: If your child doesn't pass the initial screening, we will send home a referral form. The Prevention of Blindness Society will offer follow-up eye exams and provide prescription glasses free of charge to students who need them at a later date (TBA).

Opt-Out & Existing Care: If your child is already under a doctor's care for a vision condition, or if you choose to opt out due to religious beliefs, please send a written note to our school nurse, Ms. Nida Khan, before screening day.

To learn more about vision health, common symptoms, and county health resources, please visit the Montgomery County School Health Services Page.

If you have any questions about the screening process, don't hesitate to reach out to School Nurse, Ms. Nida Khan at 240-740-6772. Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy, supported, and ready to learn!

We need YOU to volunteer for our PTA Movie Night on November 5th!

Let us know how the PTA can better support our diverse families and students. Scan the QR code or click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefLYxhk3ge6IiRBA6QzxfkW5NVhq7_lWjc05ZPlfYxBecEWg/viewform

Join the Tubman Tigers WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FnQRTmiqzZE3FgTk66G1iG

View our full calendar, membership info, and more at www.tubmantigerspta.com or follow us on Facebook!
Questions or comments? Email us at contact@tubmantigerspta.com. Hablamos español!

As quarter one comes to an end, we want to remind families about the importance of daily attendance. Missing school, even just a couple of days a month, can quickly add up and place a student at or near the threshold for chronic absenteeism.

When students are absent, they miss out on rigorous lessons, guided practice, and valuable time with their peers.

Let's finish this quarter strong by making attendance a priority every single day this week. Every day counts!

Caregivers who have completed the MCPS volunteer training will have the opportunity to volunteer in classrooms.

This is in addition to field trip chaperones. We are asking for caregivers to sign up for one volunteer opportunity in your child's class to give all families the chance to volunteer.

We are happy to offer a variety of after school programs for our students!

• 2nd and 3rd grade students
• Mondays through Thursdays, 8:00 - 9:15am & 4:00 - 6:00pm

• Kindergarten through 5th grade
• Thursdays from 3:50-6:30

• 2nd through 5th grade
• Mondays through Fridays from 3:50-6:30

We’re excited to share a special opportunity for our students through the George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy Saturday School Program! Saturday School provides additional academic support in reading, language arts, and mathematics through Saturday morning sessions during the school year.

⭐ Participation is FREE for students attending Community Schools when families register through the designated links below. Families must use one of these special Community School registration links to receive the free enrollment opportunity.

Learn more and register here:
🌐 English Registration | Spanish Registration | French Registration

Take advantage of this great opportunity to give your child extra academic support at no cost to your family!

Tubman families are invited to join the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), a FREE, virtual 8-week program designed to help parents and caregivers strengthen relationships, build parenting skills, and support their children’s success at home and at school.

PEP is open to parents and caregivers of children ages 2–18, with classes available in English, Spanish, and Amharic. Families who complete 5 or more sessions and a survey can earn a $50 e-gift card! 🎁

📅 Classes begin the week of October 12

💻 Virtual & FREE

🔗 Register today: tinyurl.com/PEP-mcps

This is a great opportunity to connect, learn practical strategies, and gain new tools to help your child thrive!

Looking for fresh, local produce at a great price? Stop by the Mobile Farmers Market at Gaithersburg Elementary School (35 N. Summit Ave.) every Friday through November, 8:30–11:30 AM.

The market accepts SNAP/EBT, SUN Bucks, MC-Market Cards, cash, and debit/credit cards. Families who receive food assistance can use their EBT/SNAP benefits and receive matching bonus funds through Maryland Market Money—up to $20! That means your benefits can go even further when purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables. 🥦🍎

📍 Gaithersburg Elementary School
📅 Every Friday through November
⏰ 8:30–11:30 AM

Stop by and stock up on fresh, locally grown produce while supporting local farmers!

American Diversity Group is offering a FREE weekly medical clinic every Friday beginning September 11 for individuals and families in our community. Services include medical consultations and preventive screenings, specialist referrals, health education and resources, and a “Food as Medicine” program that may provide eligible families managing diabetes or other chronic conditions with free weekly food for six months.

📍 Location: American Diversity Group, 12850 Middlebrook Road, Suite 400, Germantown, MD 20876
📅 Every Friday beginning September 11
⚠️ Registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated initially. REGISTER HERE

💉 BONUS: Free Flu Clinic – September 18
A free flu clinic will also be offered for uninsured community members ages 9 and older at no cost.

Please see the attached flyers for registration information and additional details.

MCPS provides a school year calendar that allows for effective use of time for teaching and learning, for professional growth opportunities, and planning instructional strategies focused on improving student achievement, while maintaining our lens of equity for all students and commitment to community engagement.

In the survey links below, you will find three draft school year 2027 - 2028 calendars.

MPCS is collecting feedback on which draft calendar furthers the educational interests and operational needs of Montgomery County Public Schools.

Your student’s Spring 2026 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) Individual Student Report (ISR) is now available electronically in Synergy for students who participated in MCAP ELA and MCAP Math. Log in to ParentVUE in Synergy to view your child’s report. Need help understanding the results? Visit the MCPS MCAP webpage for family-friendly guides.

Why is MCPS studying school closures and consolidations? What does the data tell us?

Engagement sessions are underway, providing families, staff and community members opportunities to learn about the challenges facing our schools, ask questions and share what matters most to them.

No schools have been selected for closure, no recommendations have been made and no decisions have been predetermined. This is a process of learning, listening and planning together, and there's still time to be involved.

Read the full story here.

Visit MCPSStudy.org

Watch the Videos

English = https://youtu.be/vtn_QeqKZ2Q

Spanish = https://youtu.be/h2PJYSelS1c

Breakfast and lunch are provided for free for every student at Tubman ES! Students are welcome to bring a lunch to school as well.

Menus are available on MealViewer.

We have new designs in our spiritwear store!!!

Website: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/tubmanes/

Phone: 240-740-6770

Twitter/X: @HarrietTubman ES