TVMS News

Hello TVMS Families,

This past week we were excited to host college students from Morgan State University who are studying to become educators. Our Student Council members and Student Ambassadors did a wonderful job welcoming our guests, giving them a tour, and showing them what makes TVMS such a special place to learn and grow. We are proud of the leadership and school pride they demonstrated!

We are incredibly proud of the hard work of our students during the 1st quarter, including those who earned Honor Roll recognition. We are excited to celebrate their accomplishments on Monday (11/16) with rewards and recognition during Den and on Tuesday (11/17) with extra recess and a Spirit Day. We look forward to celebrating all that our Timberwolves have accomplished! Details are included below.

Looking ahead, next Friday, November 20, is our first school dance of the school year! Students must have already purchased a ticket to attend. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and students must be picked up promptly at 8:00 PM. We are are looking forward to a fun evening with our students!

This upcoming week, we are also excited to celebrate American Education Week. Parents and guardians are welcome to visit and observe classes. Please remember that all visitors must follow HCPSS check-in procedures by signing in at the Front Office to receive a visitor's pass. Siblings and other guests will not be permitted to visit classes.

Please note that American Education Week is not intended for personal conferences. If you would like to meet with your child's teachers, please sign up for conferences. The deadline to schedule is November 20 at 4 PM. Conferences will be held in person on Monday, November 23 and virtually on Tuesday, November 24 and Wednesday, November 25. Times vary by teacher availability. Directions to sign up are included below.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Mrs. Young, Principal

November

Monday, November 16- Vision & Hearing Rescreening

Friday, November 20- Fall Dance (open to all grades)

Monday, November 23- Schools close 3 hours early, Parent Conferences (in-person)

Tuesday, November 24- Schools close 3 hours early, Parent Conferences (virtual)

Wednesday, November 25- Schools closed for students, Parent Conferences (virtual)

Thursday, November 26- Friday, November 27- Schools & Offices Closed, Thanksgiving

December

Wednesday, December, 2- Winter Music Concert, Upper Ensembles

Thursday, December 3-Wednesday, December 9- Scholastic Book Fair

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 2:45 pm

• Car Loop Reminders: If you are dropping off your student in the morning, please use the car drop off loop in front of the main entrance of the school and follow the directions of our staff members. No cars should be parked along the car drop off loop during arrival and dismissal. Please park in the parking lot if you need to enter the school.

The window for signing up for Parent Teacher Conferences is November 6-20.

Click here for directions to schedule conferences.

Schedule of Events

Monday 11/16

• Coffee & Donuts with Admin and Support Staff (8:30-9:30 AM)
• Tech support (8:30-9:30 AM and 2:30-3:30 PM)

Tuesday 11/17

• Honor Roll VIP Celebration during lunch shifts (Only open to parents who previously signed up to volunteer)

Wednesday 11/18

• 6th grade Parent Visits

Thursday 11/19

• 7th grade Parent Visits

Friday 11/20

• 8th grade Parent Visits

The Carson Scholars Program aims to recognize and reward outstanding students in the United States who exemplify academic excellence and a strong commitment to humanitarian service. The scholarship not only encourages students to pursue higher education but also celebrates their contributions to their communities.

Check out the link below for more information:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pUkgVNquYmKhhNKDScAuFvrRdX2AGwD08l-yrfFUwgY/edit?usp=sharing

As you begin planning for high school, there are many private-school options throughout the Baltimore–Washington area, including Catholic, independent, boys’, girls’, and coeducational schools.

If your student is considering attending a private high school for the 2027–2028 school year, please click the link for more information and a form to complete to receive school counselor support for the application process:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p6ZFxPCB_GJ7K768w9Xc657KWeyENm1Vs2N6R6F9Lgs/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you to those that joined us for our November PTSA meeting. Check out the meeting slides to review important updates and events.

A big thank you to our special guest speaker Ms. Al’ Kedra Tyler, who presented “Beyond the Classroom: Building Confidence, Resilience & Leadership in Our Youth” at our November PTSA meeting.

The PTSA is showing our teachers and staff some love by hosting an Apple Nacho Bar on November 24th! We need your help to make this a sweet success. Donations are welcome, and every contribution makes a difference.

Sign up to donate here:

Current students in grades 8–11 and their parents or guardians are invited to attend an in-person open house on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at the Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC), located at 10920 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City.

On both Nov. 11 and Dec. 8, guests will have the opportunity to walk about and explore CTEC’s career academies and learn how Career and Technical Education provides high school students with opportunities to earn college credit, scholarships, and industry-recognized credentials. Students can also participate in worksite and mentorship experiences while developing creativity, problem-solving skills, and career-ready skills through hands-on, project-based learning.

Complete information about all career academies is available online. Students and parents are encouraged to review the CTEC Career Academies Overview.

Participating academies include:

• Aerospace Engineering: Project Lead the Way
• Animal and Agricultural Science
• Animation and Game Design
• Apprenticeship Maryland (for current 11th graders)
• Architectural Design
• Automotive Technology
• Biotechnology
• Civil Engineering: Project Lead the Way
• Construction and Carpentry
• Cybersecurity
• Network Security Engineering
• Finance
• Graphic Design and Print Production
• Health Professions
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Parking at Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) is limited. Additional parking can be found on premises in the Homewood School and Board of Education parking lots.

Lockers

• Lockers are available upon request

• 1st period 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 2026- 2027 calendar online. The calendar is subject to change; the online calendar reflects the most recent version. There will be no printed 2026-2027 calendars.

Website: http://www.tvms.hcpss.org
Location: 7000 Banbury Drive, Hanover, MD, USA
Phone: 410-313-8711