Tubman Tiger Times
Sunday, October 11
Hello families!
There are many exciting events happening this week!
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we have so thoroughly enjoyed highlighting and representing the rich, diverse backgrounds of our students throughout the month.
Country Spotlights This Week:
Monday: Peru
Tuesday: Bolivia
Wednesday: Nicaragua
Thursday: Paraguay & Uruguay
Wednesday, October 14th:
Picture Day!
PreK Field Trip to Imagination Stage
October Family Market
Thursday, October 15th:
Kindergarten Field Trip to Imagination Stage
Second Grade Field Trip to the Maryland Zoo
Tubman Travelers Event
All Week:
PTA Clash of the Coins event: Students can bring in spare change to vote for our Movie Night movie!
Reminder:
NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, October 16th.
It’s going to be a great and busy week!
Highlights from This Past Week
5th Grade Volunteer Guest Reader
2nd Grade Volunteer Guest Reader
Safety Patrols leading Fall Bus Evacuation
Coming Soon
October 14th: Individual Picture Day
October 14th: Pre-K Field Trip to Imagination Stage
October 14th: Family Market
October 15th: Tubman Travelers Night Event
October 15th: Kindergarten Field Trip to Imagination Stage
October 15th: Second Grade Field Trip to Maryland Zoo
October 16th: No School for Students - Professional Day
October 22nd: Caregiver Coffee on Math with Mrs. McCormick
October 23rd: Fall Parties
- PEP AM, 4th Grade, 5th Grade: 10:30 - 11:30am
- PEP PM, PEP Full Day, Autism, PreK, K, 1, 2 & 3: 2:00 - 3:00pm
Tubman Travelers
Tubman Travelers: October 15th, 6:15 pm - 7:15pm
Our exciting Tubman Travelers Cultural Night is almost here, and we can't wait to celebrate the wonderful cultures and traditions that make our Tubman community so special! ❤️
There is still time to participate! We encourage all families to join in the celebration!
🌍 Cultural Paper Dolls: If you haven't returned your family's decorated cultural paper doll, there is still time! Please send it in with your child as soon as possible so it can be included in our display.
🍽️ Cultural Food & Displays: Would you like to showcase your country or culture? We are still welcoming families interested in setting up a cultural display table and/or sharing a traditional dish. Please let your child's classroom teacher know if you would like to participate!
📅 Event Details
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Display Setup Time: 6:00 PM
🚨 Important Reminder: Only families who have signed up to host a cultural display or bring food for a display should arrive at 6:00 PM to set up their spaces. All other families are invited to arrive at 6:15 PM, when our celebration officially begins.
Let's come together for an evening of culture, traditions, food, learning, and community! 🌎🎶
Thank you to all the families who have already contributed and signed up to participate. Your support helps make Tubman Travelers a memorable experience for our students and families.
We look forward to traveling around the world with you on October 15th! ✈️🌍❤️
🌎 Working on your cultural display board for Tubman Travelers Night?
Need help with supplies, printing, or putting your display together? We’re happy to help!
Please contact Mrs. Yoo, Community School Liaison, at Hyun_K_Yoo@mcpsmd.org or 227-216-9233 (call or text) to arrange a day and time to stop by for assistance. We can’t wait to see your creativity and learn about the cultures represented in our Tubman community! 🌍✨
Attendance is important! On time every day!
Attendance Reminders
Being on time is so important so your child is ready to learn!
Doors open at 9:10 a.m
Students are marked late at 9:25 a.m.
Dismissal begins 3:50 p.m.
All students should be picked up promptly at dismissal at 3:50 p.m.
Changes in dismissal must be communicated to the office no later than 3:00 p.m. Please call 240-740-6770
Lawful and unlawful absences are both counted as absences in the state of Maryland.
A written explanation (email, ParentSquare message, handwritten note, or doctors note) of each absence is required from the parent/guardian within three days of the student’s return to school.
Students who are removed from school by their parent/guardian for more than 10 consecutive school days for extended travel must be withdrawn. MCPS assumes that the parent/guardian will fulfill their responsibility to continue the student’s education at the destination. Parents will need to re-enroll students upon return.
October Caregiver Coffee
☕📚 Math Is Changing — Come Learn What’s New!
Our October Caregiver Coffee is one you won’t want to miss! This year, students in grades K–5 are learning with new Maryland math standards and a new county math curriculum. Join our Math Content Coach, Ms. McCormick, to learn what these changes mean for your child, get a firsthand look at what math lessons now look like in the classroom, and discover practical ways you can support math learning at home.
📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 9:45 a.m.
💻 Virtual on Zoom
Meeting ID: 874 7531 4322 | Passcode: HTES
Come see what your child is learning and how you can help them succeed!
Tubman Family Market
Our Tubman Family Markets are returning! Our first market will be held on Wednesday, October 14, from 5:30–6:30 PM in the school cafeteria, with markets continuing on the second Wednesday of each month throughout the school year.
Family Markets are for Tubman families only and offer families an opportunity to receive fresh produce and shelf stable food at no cost. No registration is required—just stop by and remember to bring your own bags!
Adult volunteers are needed! Our markets depend on the support of volunteers to help set up, distribute food, and keep things running smoothly. If you’re able to lend a hand at one or more markets, we would greatly appreciate your support!
Fall Parties October 23rd
You are invited to join your child during their fall celebrations on Friday, October 23rd!
PEP PM, PEP Full Day, Autism, PreK, K, 1, 2 & 3: 2:00 - 3:00pm
To help make our celebrations a success, we are accepting donations of the following items:
Fall Themed Cookies
Popcorn (pre-popped)
Mini Cupcakes
Individual Bags of Chips
Apples (pre-packaged)
Water Bottles or Juice Boxes/Pouches
Unfortunately, we can not accommodate younger siblings or other children at this event.
📚 Saturday School — FREE for Tubman Students!
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!
Meals
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.
After School Programs
We are happy to offer a variety of after school programs for our students!
Tremendous Thursdays with City of Gaithersburg
- Kindergarten through 5th grade
- Thursdays from 3:50-6:30 starting September 17
Excel Beyond the Bell
- 2nd through 5th grade
- Mondays through Fridays from 3:50-6:30 starting October 5th
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) News
Clash of the Coins
October 12-15 is Clash of the Coins! Students can vote for their choice of movie for our Movie Night (November 5th) by putting coins into a voting jar during arrival at school and during Tubman Travelers Night. The jar with the most money at the end of Tubman Travelers Night on October 15 wins!
The movie choices are ‘The GOAT’, ‘Toy Story 5’, and ‘Zootopia 2’. We will announce the winning movie in the next Tiger Times.
Sign up to volunteer at Movie Night
We need volunteers for our Movie Night event! Sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0E4AA9A928AAFAC07-66057975-movie?useFullSite=false
PTA Community Survey
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!
Volunteering at Tubman
This year, 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.
Community Support Resources
💙 Help Your Child Thrive with PEP!
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!
🥕 Fresh Local Produce at the Mobile Farmers Market 🍅
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!
FREE Weekly Medical Clinic in Germantown
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.
Future Trojan Football Night at GHS!
📅 Friday, October 16
🏈 Richard Montgomery @ Gaithersburg
🎟️ K–8 students attend FREE with a paid adult!
All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult who remains for the entire game.
Come early and be part of the fun!
💙 6:00 PM: Arrive for face painting, activities and Trojan spirit
💛 6:30 PM: ES and MS students will be escorted to the track by adult and student volunteers to help form the team tunnel and welcome the Trojans onto the field!
Wear your BLUE & GOLD, cheer loudly for our GHS Trojans, and watch for giveaways throughout the game!
Bring the whole family and help us show our future Trojans what it means to be part of the Gaithersburg Cluster community! 🏈💙💛
GHS Mini Cheer Camp
https://mcpsmd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/127745/354/False/True
Mini Cheer Camp Registration Form
All campers are invited back to our Homecoming varsity football game at GHS on Friday October 16th, arrive at 6:00 pm in your mini cheer camp t-shirt and be ready to cheer alongside our varsity cheerleaders on the track!
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Correal- cristina.correal@mcpsmd.net
Game Changers Conference
Empower your young male student for a transformative "Game Changer" experience!
Have your fourth or fifth grade student join for a half-day mentoring conference that is designed to bolster their social-emotional wellness, confidence, and the essential skills they need to thrive in today's shifting world.
This event is specially tailored for African American and minority students of color, from elementary to high school.
Register HERE: https://form.jotform.com/262356850910155
School Spiritwear
We have new designs in our spiritwear store!!!
MCPS News
Explore What Your Child Is Learning at MCPS Curriculum Day, Oct. 19
MCPS is hosting Curriculum Preview Day, an opportunity for families to explore instructional materials, learn more about what students are learning and discover resources available to support learning at home. This event is open to K–12 families for all MCPS courses. Join us for our drop-in sessions, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 5-7 p.m. in the Carver Educational Services Center cafeteria on Monday, Oct. 19. Families can connect with MCPS instructional specialists, ask questions, explore curriculum materials and receive support accessing digital learning resources.
ParentVue
ParentVue is one of the easiest ways to stay connected to your student’s school experience. Families can monitor grades and assignments, check attendance, find bus information, access report cards and assessment results, complete online registrations and communicate directly with teachers.
Check out the Family Quick Guide: English / español / 中文 / français / Português / 한국어 / tiếng Việt / አማርኛ
Discover Enrichment, Acceleration and Gifted Education Opportunities
Families are invited to join the Accelerated and Enriched Instruction (AEI) Family Webinar Series this fall. The four-part virtual series will provide families with information and resources to better understand enrichment and acceleration opportunities, gifted and talented identification, the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) and parent advocacy.
Learn more: English | Spanish | Amharic | Chinese | French | Korean | Portuguese | Vietnamese
Supporting Math Learning at Home: Visit the Caregiver Hub
As students continue learning with Amplify Desmos Math, families have resources available to help stay connected to what students are learning and support that learning at home.
The Amplify Desmos Math Caregiver Hub provides families with information about the curriculum, what students are learning and simple ways to encourage mathematical thinking outside the classroom. Even asking questions such as, “What did you learn in math today?” “How did you figure that out?” or “How do you know your answer makes sense?” can help students explain their thinking and build confidence.
Remember to visit the Caregiver Hub throughout the year for resources and ideas to support your student’s growth as a confident and capable math learner.
Visit the Parent Hub in English:
https://mcpsmd.info/ParentHubEnglishVisite el Centro para Padres en español:
https://mcpsmd.info/ParentHubEspañol
Get Involved: Closure & Consolidation Engagement Meetings
On Thursday, Oct. 8, MCPS updated the Board of Education on the elementary and middle school closure and consolidation study, including why the work is necessary, how the process will unfold and how the community can participate.
Important: No schools have been selected for closure, no recommendations have been made and there is no predetermined outcome. Community engagement begins Oct. 19.
Read the full story for engagement dates, what to expect, the decision-making timeline and the facts families should know.
See the project website here https://mcpsstudy.org
See the presentation video here
See the presentation slides here
MCPS 26-27 School Year Calendar
For More Information:
Website: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/tubmanes/
Phone: 240-740-6770
Twitter/X: @HarrietTubman ES