Tubman Tiger Times
Sunday, October 4
Hello families!
Tomorrow, Monday, October 5th, Excel Beyond the Bell begins! If your child is registered, please remind them they will be staying after school.
We are excited to continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Here are this week's highlighted countries.
Monday: Argentina
Tuesday: Mexico
Wednesday: Chile
Thursday: Colombia
Friday: Ecuador
Your child is welcome to bring artifacts to share with their class or wear native dress to celebrate when their family's country of origin is highlighted.
Highlights from This Past Week
Book Discussions in Ms. Dymond's Tiger Time
Dominican Republic Student Announcements
Guidance lesson with Ms. Tate
Coming Soon
October 14th: Individual Picture Day
October 14th: Pre-K Field Trip to Imagination Stage
October 15th: Tubman Travelers Night Event
October 15th: Kindergarten Field Trip to Imagination Stage
October 23rd: Fall Parties
Picture Day
Día de la Foto
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.
Tubman Travelers
Tubman Travelers: October 15th, 6:15 pm - 7:15pm
Our Tubman Travelers celebration is just a few days away and we need your help!
🍽️ Interested in bringing a cultural dish?
🎨 Interested in creating a cultural display board?
We would love to have your family participate! Please let your child's classroom teacher know or scan the QR code on the Tubman Travelers form to indicate how you would like to participate.
Every doll, dish, display, and family contribution helps us celebrate the wonderful cultures and traditions represented throughout our Tubman community. ❤️🌎
Thank you for helping us make Tubman Travelers a special celebration for everyone!
Tubman Traveler Dolls
Once your family has completed your cultural paper doll, please send it in with your child so we can begin putting our display together. If your family participated last year and still has your doll, you are welcome to reuse it and send it back in.
🌎 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!
📚 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
🏈 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! 🏈💙💛
We have new designs in our spiritwear store!!!
School Spiritwear
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) News
Welcome back to our Tubman Tiger families and staff!
First Meeting October 6 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom
Join us on October 6th to learn about what a PTA is, what we do, and discuss what we want to do this year!
Meeting chat link: https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/89168397525
Meeting ID: 891 6839 7525
Passcode: HTES
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!
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!
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.
MCPS News
Get Involved: Closure & Consolidation Engagement Meetings
MCPS will hold engagement meetings across the county this fall for upcoming school closures and consolidations. No decisions have been made, and community input is an important part of the process before developing any recommendation.
We encourage families, staff, students and community members to participate and make their voices heard.
Learn more and see the schedule here.
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
MCPS 26-27 School Year Calendar
For More Information:
Website: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/tubmanes/
Phone: 240-740-6770
Twitter/X: @HarrietTubman ES