Tubman Tiger Times
Sunday, October 18
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Tubman Travelers event, or chaperoned one of the THREE field trips students attended last week!
This week, we hope to see you at our virtual Caregiver Coffee on Thursday, or at our Fall Parties on Friday. Read on to learn more information about both events.
It's going to be a great week!
Highlights from This Past Week
Bolivia Student Ambassador on Morning Announcements
Nicaragua Student Ambassadors on Morning Announcements
Second Grade Field Trip to the Maryland Zoo
Coming Soon
October 22: Caregiver Coffee on Math with Mrs. McCormick
October 22: No School for PEP & PreK students
October 23: 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
October 26: 3rd Grade Field Trip National Aquarium
October 29: First Grade Field Trip Sharps Farm
Picture Day Preorder Pricing Extended
Enter access code: HTES
Follow the online instructions.
Tubman Travelers
A heartfelt thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who helped make our Tubman Travelers event such an unforgettable evening! Whether you shared a traditional dish, set up a vibrant cultural display, or contributed a decorated paper doll, your contributions made our community's rich traditions come alive.
We also want to thank every family who attended and joined us for this rich night of culture. Thank you for "traveling the world" with us and making the evening a beautiful celebration of learning, food, and community! 🌍✨✈️
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!
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 cannot accommodate younger siblings or other children at this event.
Tubman Family Market
🥕 Next Family Market 🍎
Mark your calendar! Our next Tubman Family Market will be held on Monday, November 9, from 5:30–6:30 PM in the school cafeteria. Markets will continue 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!
Attendance
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 near the threshold for chronic absenteeism.
When students are absent, they miss out on rigorous lessons, guided practice, and valuable time with their peers.
We are committed to helping every student succeed, and that starts with being at school every day on time. Let's work together to make every day count!
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
Movie Night Vote Winner: Toy Story 5
Thank you everyone for your participation in Clash of the Coins to vote for the movie we’ll show at Movie Night next month! We’re still counting the coins, but Toy Story 5 was a clear winner. The funds raised from this will be used for PTA events this year. Join the PTA to find out more!
We need volunteers for our Movie Night Event!
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.
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!
MCPS Calendar Survey
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.
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.
Spring 2026 MCAP Results Are Available
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.
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
MCPS News: School Closure and Consolidation Study
As MCPS continues its elementary and middle school closure and consolidation study, families, staff and community members are invited to upcoming engagement meetings to learn more, ask questions and share their perspectives.
These meetings are an important part of a thoughtful, transparent process that includes community input before any recommendations are developed or decisions are considered by the Board of Education.
Visit https://mcpsstudy.org/#/faq to explore the study website, review frequently asked questions, learn about the process and find information about upcoming meetings.
Gaithersburg Middle School is hosting the first in-person Round 1 Community Engagement Session.
📆 Monday October 19th, 2026
🕡 6:30 - 8:30pm
📍 Gaithersburg Middle School
Community members are encouraged to attend, learn more about the process, ask questions and share their perspectives. Your voice is an important part of the conversation!
Language access: Interpretation will be available in Amharic, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese and Vietnamese, as well as American Sign Language (ASL).
MCPS 26-27 School Year Calendar
For More Information:
Website: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/tubmanes/
Phone: 240-740-6770
Twitter/X: @HarrietTubman ES