TVMS News
March 11, 2023
Greetings TVMS families
We have been experiencing some crowding in the halls more than usual lately and as a result have changed some of our traffic patterns for students before and after lunch to ensure our students’ safety and timely transition to class. We are also reminding our students of the expectations to keep their hands to themselves, not stopping to socialize and block the passage for others, and being kind to others with their words and actions. Please reiterate this message at home.
I appreciate your continued support and collaboration to ensure our students have a productive and positive school environment.
Have a great weekend,
Denise Young, Principal
March Music In our Schools Spirit Days
Friday March 17- 80's dress for Rock, Metal, Disco-Pop
Friday, March 24- 90's & Early 2000's-Pop, Hip Hop & R&B
Friday, March 31- 2010's and Beyond! Dress In Your Favorite Style
Important Dates
Wednesday, March 15- 3 hr. Early Dismissal, Professional Work and Wellness Day
Thursday, March 16- Theater and Choir Field Trip to Mt. Hebron HS
Friday March 17- Music in our Schools Month Spirit Day: 80's dress for Rock, Metal, Disco-Pop
Friday, March 24- Music in our Schools Month Spirit Day: 90's & Early 2000's-Pop, Hip Hop & R&B
Tuesday, March 28- Concert & Chamber Choir Assessment and Adjudication
Wednesday, March 29- 6th Grade Chorus Assessment and Adjudication
Friday, March 31- 3 hr. Early Dismissal, End of 3rd Quarter
Friday, March 31- Music in our Schools Month Spirit Day: 2010's and Beyond! Dress Your Favorite Style
Monday, April 3- Monday, April 10- Spring Break, schools closed
GT Summer Institute
HCPSS Gifted and Talented Summer Institutes for Talent Development is available to all HCPSS Middle School students and registration is open now! New classes this year include “Environmental Justice League,” a combination of policy making and entrepreneurship, “Crime Stoppers,” and “Adventures in Printmaking.” We have STEM classes such as "Civil Engineering" and humanities offerings like "Becoming a Historian." Check out our full course list here or on the HCPSS Summer Programs Website. Directions to register through HCPSS Connect are here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1382ja7snHr76LJnWvq9xAy5oEc_xUnHU/view.
Classes run from June 26th-July 7th and July 10th-July 21st and are held at Burleigh Manor Middle School from 8:30am-12:30pm. Limited community bus stop locations will be available based on enrollment. Before and after care on site is available through Howard County Parks and Recreation. Registration is open until March 15th at 6pm. Scholarship opportunities are available. If you have any questions, please contact GTSummer@hcpss.org.
Art Displays
During the school year, students in Mr. Sterling and Mrs. Bates' art classes created pieces that made it into Howard County Art Shows. We have had our 8th Grade Showcase, Finding Center Collages, as well as our Intersection of Art and Science exhibition. The pieces linked here have been displayed at the Board of Education, Columbia Art Center and the Howard County Arts Council. We are looking forward to the Howard County Annual Mall Show.
TVMS Student Delegates for the SMOB Convention
The SMOB Convention is an annual event attended by 138 student delegates (6 from each High School & 3 from each Middle School for the purpose of nominating 2 final Student Member of the Board (SMOB) Candidates from a pool of applicants. The 2 final SMOB candidates will run in a county-wide election in hopes of becoming the next SMOB. The role of the SMOB is to vote on behalf of the students on the Howard County Board of Education.
Student delegates serve as a representative of their school by
Understanding the opinions and views of their classmates
Understanding and promoting the role of the Student Member of the Board
Participating in HCASC Delegate Training sessions
Sharing Convention experience and continue active participation in the SMOB election process
Congratulations to the 2022-23 TVMS Student Delegates:
6th grade representative: Andrea Alvarez Aguilar
7th grade representative: Zoe Griffin
8th grade representative: Jacob Sines
TVMS Yearbook!
It is not too late to preorder your 2022-23 TVMS Yearbook! Pre-orders are still being taken by credit card through Lifetouch at: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
Our school code is 12257823. Want to pay by cash or check? Order envelopes are available in the Media Center or the Front Office. Completed order forms can be turned into the Front Office. Please contact Allison Miller at allison_miller@hcpss.org with any questions.
Summer Programs Registration
Online enrollment requests for HCPSS’ 2023 Summer Programs for currently enrolled HCPSS students are now open. Enrollment requests can be made via HCPSS Connect Synergy by a parent/ guardian, school counselor or school achievement liaison. Enrollment requests do not guarantee placement in courses.
Educators of Color Teacher Recruitment Event
Friday, March 24, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m,10431 Twin Rivers Road Columbia
Interested applicants are invited to meet educators and school leaders from across the Howard County Public School System at this full-day event. Learn more about HCPSS and network with the recruitment team, professional development office and school leadership teams. Register onlineImportant Immunization Requirements for 2023-2024 School Year - 7th Grade Students
Effective the first day of school for the 2023-2024 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.
PTSA NEWS
The Den Dollar Store is in need of restocking, please consider making a donation using this link (https://www.amazon.com/registries/custom/2JPB106SDT0JU/guest-view) or by sending in a donation purchased elsewhere to the front office. The Den Dollar Store is open to all students during extended Den Days. Students trade in Den Dollars they have earned for good behavior. All donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you so much for your support!
Please support the PTSA by becoming a member. PTSA Membership Hub: https://thomasviaductptsa.memberhub.com. You can also stay connected by joining the school’s PTSA Facebook Page.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student and Parent Handbook
The 2022-2023 Student and Parent Handbook is now available on the HCPSS website. This resource is helpful for navigating the school year and includes information about HCPSS practices, policies and services available to support and enrich learning. A printed version of the handbook is no longer provided.
Cell Phone Expectations
Students are not permitted to use their personal technology devices (phones) during school time, including lunch and hallway transitions. This is in accordance with the Board of Education Policy 8080. If a student is seen with their device they will be expected to put it away immediately. If chronic issues persist, disciplinary actions may be implemented in alignment with the HCPSS Code of Conduct.
To support this, please refrain from calling or texting your child during school hours. If you need to get a message to them or contact them, please call the Front Office at 410-313-8711
Outside Food Expectations
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. If a parent would like to bring their child’s lunch to the school, we ask that you do so prior to the start of your child’s lunch shift. Parents will need to leave the lunch with our Front Office staff.
Family File
It is mandatory that all parents/ guardians verify and/ or update emergency information for each child each school year. Updating this information provides us with the most current emergency contact information, and also ensures that you are receiving important information and updates for HCPSS and TVMS. Log in to HCPSS Connect, select the More Options tab on the left and then select Family File in the center column.
HCPSS News
Communication is an essential component of a successful school experience for both students and parents. There are many ways to stay connected to TVMS and to HCPSS. Please consider the following ways to stay connected:
Visit the TVMS website often at: http://tvms.hcpss.org/
Visit Canvas often
Thomas Viaduct Middle School
Website: http://www.tvms.hcpss.org
Location: 7000 Banbury Drive, Hanover, MD, USA
Phone: 410-313-8711