TVMS News

Hello TVMS Families,

This week we celebrated the talents of the wonderful students from our Dance I and Dance II classes at the Spring Dance Concert, under the direction of their teacher, Ms. Emmalyn Pace. This was an awesome display of the work they put in over this school year. We also enjoyed a fun-filled Activity/ Field Day to celebrate the end of Quarter 3. Students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of both indoor and outdoor activities

In looking ahead to next week, all students will participate in the Math MCAP assessment on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19. Please ensure your child gets a good night's rest, brings a fully charged Chromebook, and arrives on time ready to do their best.

We would like to recognize our outstanding Hispanic Achievement Liaison, Ms. Minni Contreras, who was one of only three liaisons in Howard County nominated for the Student Access and Achievement Liaison of the Year award. Her dedication and genuine care for students make her an invaluable part of the TVMS community!

Arrival: Doors open at 8:15 am, First period starts at 8:30 am (Students are late after 8:30 am)

Dismissal: 3:15 pm, No early dismissals after 3:00 pm

May

Monday, May 18-Tuesday, May 19- Math MCAP

Tuesday, May 19,- PTSA meeting, in person or virtual, 7:00 PM

Wednesday, May 20- Music concert

Thursday, May21- 8th Grade Picnic

Monday, May 25- Memorial Day, Schools and Offices Closed

Wednesday, May 27- Eid ul-Adha, Schools and Offices Closed

Friday, May 29- Middle School Expo

The TVMS Green Team has successfully installed our TVMS Butterfly/Pollinator Garden this school year with the assistance of the Community Ecology Institute. It is located behind the cafeteria.

We are looking for assistance over the summer in caring for the garden including watering the plants and weeding as needed. The expectation is to check on the garden at least once during the week you are assigned, water it as needed, and weed the garden as needed. If this is something that you/your family would be interested in helping with, please fill out this Google Form.

Ms. Rice, our TVMS GT Resource Teacher, will create a schedule and email directions and reminders to those that sign up to help!

We are incredibly grateful for your assistance!

Questions? Reach out to Ms. Rice at leann_rice@hcpss.org.

Join us for our final PTSA meeting of the school year! This is an important opportunity for our community to come together to select PTSA officers for the upcoming school year. Your voice and participation help shape the experiences we provide for our students and families. We hope to see you there either in person or virtual.

TVMS PTSA Meeting

Tuesday, May 19 · 7:00 – 8:00pm

Time zone: America/New_York

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cqn-qbmz-xrn

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 984-219-8062‬ PIN: ‪721 082 571‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/cqn-qbmz-xrn?pin=6503992687796

Stay informed of the events and activities for our 8th grade students as the year comes to an end. The website includes information about:

• 8th grade behavior contract
• Yard Sign Fundraiser
• 8th grade T-shirt
• Picnic
• Dance
• Farewell Ceremony

Maryland will implement revised PreK-8 mathematics standards in the 2026-27 school

year, accompanied by a statewide shift toward more structured and consistent

student support practices. Families will learn what to expect in the upcoming year and

explore tools such as the Numeracy Development Framework and Family Guides.

Parents and guardians of children receiving special education and related services were mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage paid envelope by Friday, June 5, 2026. The survey can also be completed online. Your feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in HCPSS. Your voice can make a real difference for your child and many other children across the state of Maryland.

Effective the first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year, 1 dose of Tdap vaccine and 1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) are required by the state of Maryland for all students entering grade 7. Many students may have already received these immunizations, but the Health Room may not have the updated immunization record. Please contact your student’s doctor and send or fax an updated copy of your student’s immunizations to the Health Room or schedule an appointment to have your student receive these immunizations. Our fax number is 443-973-5510. The Health Department provides immunization opportunities for kids who are not up-to-date on school-required vaccinations. Call the Health Department at 410-313-7500 for more information and to schedule a vaccination appointment for your child.

If you have further questions, please email Cheryl Harris, TVMS School Nurse, at cheryl_harris@hcpss.org.

• 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

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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.

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