Dear Retriever Families,
We are disappointed about the good chance of rain for this evening, as we were looking forward to the Retriever Rally and coming together to celebrate a fall evening as a community. While we were wishing for a different forecast, our thoughts and hearts are with those communities who have been greatly impacted by the hurricane.
During the Retriever Rally, we were also planning to celebrate the completion of our new blacktop with a ribbon cutting. Next time you visit TRES, we encourage you to check out the colorful activities added to our newly paved blacktop play area. This project was coordinated by our PTA President, Amy Musgrave, and has been in the works for more than a year, from planning to completion. We would like to thank Anthony J. Corrao, REALTOR® President/Group Leader, Anthony Corrao Group of Long & Foster Real Estate / Forbes Global Properties, for making a large donation to partner with the PTA for this expansive project. This makeover would not have been possible without Mrs. Musgrave’s dedication and Mr. Corrao’s generous donation.
Warmly,
Dr. Tiffany TRESler, Principal TRES
Mrs. Heather Moraff, Assistant Principal TRES
TRES Twitter Handle: @hcpsstres
Please visit the TRES calendar webpage to view important upcoming dates.
Fall Picture Day 10/12/22
Smile! Fall Picture Day is scheduled for October 12th. Students will be bringing home order envelopes which show available packages and photo options. Online ordering is encouraged and you can see more options online. Visit HERE to order (Code FM394153). If you’d like to use the order envelope, please be sure to fill in all information and send in with a check made payable to Strawbridge Studios or with exact change for payment.
Field Trip Chaperones
We have several upcoming field trips our staff have planned to extend student learning. Please remember that your student’s homeroom teacher will advise you directly if you have been selected to chaperone a field trip. If you have been selected, please remember that all chaperones must have completed our volunteer training. The front office must have a record of your completed certificates. This training must be completed yearly. Also, please bring your photo ID with you the day of the field trip to sign in as a volunteer.
Upcoming Events and News
Our TRES website is a valuable resource for all our families to find upcoming events including testing dates on our school CALENDAR. Our school newsletters are also posted there for review/reference under the NEWS tab.
TRES Memory Book Cover Art Contest
Original student artwork for the front and back cover of the 2022-2023 Memory Book is being accepted through October 10, 2022. Winners will be announced around November 1st. The theme for this year’s memory book is learning and kindness. In order to be considered, artwork must meet the following criteria:
All entries should be turned in to the front office. Questions should be directed to Dr. Tresler at tiffany_tresler@hcpss.org.
TRES FLU Vaccination Clinic 10/28/22; Pre-Registration Required
The Maryland Partnership for Prevention, in partnership with the Howard County Health Department and Howard County Public Schools, will be hosting a flu vaccine clinic at TRES October 28th. There is NO COST for students, but pre-registration is required and closes October 23rd. If you would like your child to be vaccinated, please complete the following steps:
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a serious illness that affects people of all ages. One of the best ways to prevent the flu is through vaccinations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get a flu shot. Please visit the CDC website for more information about the flu vaccine, and contact the TRES health room with any questions (410) 313-2562.
Back By Popular Demand…The Maryland Young Authors Contest!
The Maryland Young Authors Contest is a great way for students in grades 1-5 to showcase their writing talents. Students may submit a creative, original piece of writing in the poetry category, the short story category, or both. School winners from each category move on to the county competition. Please contact our TRES YAC coordinator, Lauren Rifkin, at lauren_rifkin@hcpss.org with questions. We look forward to having many students participate this year!
Students should submit an electronic or paper copy entry that meets contest guidelines with a cover sheet to Mrs. Rifkin by December 10, 2022.
Hispanic Heritage Resource Fair 10/6/22
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, HCPSS' Hispanic Achievement Program will host a countywide Resource Fair Thursday, October 6th, at Deep Run Elementary School in Elkridge from 6-8 pm.
Open to all students, families and community members, the event will be fully in Spanish. Representatives from the consulates of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador will be on-site with resources and information. Local Howard County agencies and non-profit organizations also will be available and will provide additional resources. For more information, contact the HCPSS Hispanic Achievement Program at 410-313-6667.
Educational Partnerships Report
The HCPSS Educational Partnerships 2021-2022 Annual Report has just been released. Each school’s partners are listed, as well as system wide (at-large), curricular and program office partnerships. The report highlights the vital role partners play to help students achieve success in life, wherever their path may lead. We are very grateful to our school partners for their support!
When Your Child is Absent From School
Please see guidance for reporting absences or early dismissals HERE.
Join the KidzArt Fundraiser with the PTA 10/7/22 after School
REGISTER HERE for this 75-minute, in-person workshop led by Mrs. Ebbie, KidzArt owner and TRES parent, that will feature a fun, fall-themed drawing. All materials are included. After a quick snack break the creative fun will begin! Parents will pick up and sign out from the front of the school at 4:45pm. 20% of every registration will go directly to the PTA! We will also be collecting additional donations at registration.
Volunteers Needed for the PTA Trunk-or-Treat
The PTA is excited to sponsor a Trunk or Treat for all TRES students on Sunday, October 30th, from 2 - 4 pm. Families that are interested can decorate their vehicle’s trunk and pass out treats in the TRES parking lot OR set up a chair in the grass and pass out treats to children who are walking on the path to TRES from FQMS. Please SIGN UP HERE.
Volunteers Needed for Walking Wednesday
Walking Wednesdays is a PTA and volunteer-sponsored walking/running program that gets our kiddo’s hearts beating faster as they run/walk for prizes during recess. This is 100% Volunteer led and a great opportunity to encourage our children to be active as well as set goals and meet them. Thank you for your willingness to volunteer! Please sign up HERE.
Join The PTA
Becoming a member of the PTA supports the programs and events that enhance your child’s experience at school. The PTA also supports the needs of our teachers and shows them our appreciation! Joining does not require any further commitment, although we always welcome volunteers to help with our various events. Please visit HERE to purchase your membership today!