TIMA Back to School Newsletter

July 20, 2026- Teachers Return

July 23, 2026- Meet and Greet (Details below!)

July 27, 2026- First Day of School

& Yahoo/Boohoo @ Huc-a-Poos 8:30-10:00am

August 4, 2026: K-2 Back to School Night 5:30pm

August 5, 2026: 3-5 Back to School Night 5:30pm

August 6, 2026: 6-8 Back to School Night 5:30pm

TIMA Website

TIMA YouTube Channel

26-27 TIMA School Supply Lists

26-27 TIMA Approved Calendar

TIMA Uniform Policy/Dress Code

26-27 TIMA Family Handbook

As we welcome a new school year, I’m excited to continue serving as Executive Director of TIMA. One of my primary responsibilities remains ensuring our students have the best possible learning environments. My dedication to your children’s success hasn’t wavered, and I’m energized for what this year holds.

Love,

-Peter

Welcome Back, TIMA Families!

TIMA is a community of people who made a choice. As a choice public charter school, none of you ended up at TIMA by accident. One of the many reasons families choose TIMA is because we offer a different way to learn.

This was abundantly evident last spring, when our first graders successfully petitioned Tybee City Council to designate an official Horseshoe Crab Day. I don't know if the horseshoe crabs noticed - but our students did. At 6 and 7 years old, they learned that their voices matter and that they could help build a better future - which is exactly what we hope every TIMA student comes to believe. Moments like this are a direct result of the choice you made to bring your family here, and in an effort to continue to honor your choice, we want to stay connected.

Your perspective and involvement make a real difference, and I invite you to stay engaged, ask questions, and help shape our school community.

As I shared in our summer newsletter, one way to stay connected this year is through our first-ever Parent Book Club. Our first selection is The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, which explores how the shift to a "phone-based childhood" has contributed to the growing mental health crisis among young people.

It's not too late to join us. We're planning our first meeting shortly after Fall Break, in early October. If you're interested, please complete the sign-up form - it includes options to share your scheduling preferences so we can choose a time and setting that works for as many families as possible. Once I have a sense of interest and availability, I'll confirm the date, time, and location. I hope you'll consider joining us for this important conversation!

Thank you for choosing TIMA. I can't wait to see what our students do next!

With gratitude,

Alicia Beck
Principal

We are excited to see everyone at the 26-27 SY Meet and Greet! Please see the schedule below.

Lower School Grades K-4: 1:30-3:30PM

Upper School Grades 5-8: 3:30pm-5pm

Athletics Meeting 4:30pm

Birdie Lu's Ice Cream Truck will also be here on campus selling sweet treats during Meet and Greet!

The City of Tybee Island has notified us that the pipe (also referred to as a service line) delivering water to TIMA's address is made of galvanized material that may have absorbed trace amounts of lead over time. The City of Tybee has not found Lead in the lines and is working on a replacement plan.

We want you to know that TIMA has filtered water bottle fill stations throughout campus to ensure students have access to clean drinking water.

The notification from the City of Tybee is linked below. If you have questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Morning Drop-Off begins at 8:00am. Students can pick up breakfast and go to class. The first bell is at 8:30am. Students arriving after 8:30am must be signed in at the Front Office and walked to class and will not receive breakfast.

Afternoon Dismissal begins promptly at 3:30pm.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO LEAVE DRIVEWAYS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES DURING DROP OFF AND PICK UP.

Parents of students Grades K-4 choosing to walk up to pick up your child, will be required to join the designated Walk-Up Line in front of the Annex Building so that TIMA staff can verify the pick up of your child through Pikmykid. Parents should announce in the Pikmykid App when they arrive and students will be dismissed individually.

We ask for everyone's patience in the car rider line the first week of school as everyone familiarizes themselves with our routines and procedures!

TIMA will continue using the Pikmykid Dismissal App for the 26-27 school year! Parents will receive more information regarding verifying your child's dismissal info in next week's newsletter.

The School Nutrition Program will be completely cashless.

All Adult meals, a' la carte items and additional food purchases must be paid through MySchoolBucks.com.

We encourage families to set up and manage their accounts to ensure students can continue to enjoy optional snack and beverage purchases with ease.

We're proud to serve meals that help students stay focused, energized, and ready to succeed.

Parents of students who will purchase lunch are encouraged to create an account for lunch money at MySchoolBucks. Parents can monitor and reload their child's account with ease. Link below!

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home

TIMA requires that all families purchase iPad insurance for each student iPad. After you purchase insurance, you will receive a confirmation email to finish setting up your account. Please note that information regarding your child's iPad model and serial number will be updated by the school.

• The policy term for 1 year is $39.95
• Losses Covered: Extended Warranty + Accidental Damage + Lost + Theft + Standard Perils
• No claim deductible
• Unlimited number of claims

For coverage details, FAQ's or to purchase online 24x7, please
click the link: https://securranty.com/Tybee

All TIMA Families will now need a Parent Access account to view grades, attendance and report cards. This is also an opportunity to verify that your contact information is correct and up to date in an effort to insure that you are receiving all important communications coming from TIMA. As the bulk of our school communication is done via email, please be sure to update and include current email addresses.

Please note that any changes made to home addresses will have to be verified with proof of that address.

We love seeing volunteers on campus! Volunteers must first be cleared through the VISTA background check process and have completed the required Praesidium training. Please complete the simple registration and application process . The system also enables us to track volunteer hours. Tracking volunteers is important to TIMA's grant initiatives. Please help us by ensuring you are tracking your volunteer hours

TIMA offers athletics for students in grades 6,7&8. All students wishing to participate in evaluations, practices and games MUST have a current physical on file with Athletic Director, Noel Ingram. Students must also meet the athletic eligibility requirements to participate. Physical packets and eligibility guidelines can be found in the folder linked below. Please reach out to Noel.Ingram@sccpss.com with questions.

Every bit helps! Sign up for any of the rewards programs below and TIMA can reap the benefits!

Office Hours: 7:30am-3:50pm

Drop-Off begins at 8:00am

Email: info@tybeeislandmaritimeacademy.com
Website: tybeeislandmaritimeacademy.com
Location: 714 Lovell Avenue, Tybee Island, GA, USA
Phone: (912)395-4060
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tybeecharterschool