Tubman Tiger Times
Sunday, September 27
Hello families,
We had another great week of teaching and learning! We kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the rich cultures of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Shoutout to our student ambassadors for a fantastic job on the morning announcements!
Our country highlights continue this week as we showcase Venezuela, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Panama.
We can’t wait to see our students shine this week!
Highlights from This Past Week
Student Announcements: Honduras
Student Announcements: El Salvador
Collaborative conversations in Ms. Wellington's class
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
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
Our Tubman Travelers celebration is getting closer, and we are excited to see our community coming together!
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.
🍽️ 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!
Attendance is important! On time every day!
When your child is going to be absent, please call our school or send a message via Parent Square or email to your child's teacher. Students who are absent for three consecutive days need a note from their doctor to excuse absences.
Tubman Family Market
A Safe Walk to School Starts With a Few Simple Habits
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!
⚽ SPECIAL OFFER FOR TUBMAN FAMILIES!
Enjoy a fun night of soccer with the whole family! D.C. United will take on SC Paderborn 07 from Germany in a special international match, and Tubman families have access to 50% OFF tickets! 🎉
📅 Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 7:30 PM
⚽ D.C. United vs. SC Paderborn 07
Take advantage of this special back-to-school offer and make it a family night out!
📚 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!
Health Information
Health room staff are available each school day from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Health forms may be submitted by:
a) Dropping off during school hours
b) Emailing our nurse: Nida.Khan@montgomerycountymd.gov
c) Fax: 301-956-1670
Required Vaccinations
FREE Day Clinics Are Still Available at 8:30-2:30- Any MCPS student can attend these!
School Health Services Immunization Center (Rocking Horse Rd): 4910 Macon Road, Rockville Phone: 240-740-4430 9:30am – 11am and 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Dennis Avenue Health Center: 2000 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring Phone: 240-777-1050 Call for appointment
Germantown Health Center: 12900 Middlebrook Rd, 2nd floor Germantown Phone: 240-777-3380 8:30am-2:30p
Silver Spring Health Center: 8630 Fenton Street, 10th Floor, Silver Spring Phone: 240-777-3160 8:30am – 2:30pm
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!
Coding with MOCO STEM
- 1st through 5th grade
- Wednesdays from 3:50-5:50 starting in October
- At this time, registration for Coding Club is full. Families may still complete the registration form to be added on a waitlist.
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
School Spiritwear
We have new designs in our spiritwear store!!!
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) News
Welcome back to our Tubman Tiger families and staff!
The Tubman Tigers PTA is a membership based non-profit organization which supports our Tubman community through staff appreciation, community events, advocating for our children and our school, and fundraising for these efforts. We volunteer our time to serve our community and we need you! Join us here during our back-to-school rates for membership: https://www.tubmantigerspta.com/membership
Book Fair Thank You
Thank you everyone for another great book fair week! Thank you to all of our volunteers for donating your time, and thank you to everyone who donated for Share the Fair. The Book Fair is our PTA’s primary fundraiser for the year that allows us to host events like Movie Night and the school dance, and celebrate staff for Teacher Appreciation Week.
If you have any ideas for the PTA this year, email us or come to our first meeting in October. Details to be announced.
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
🥕 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
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