Retriever Report December 23, 2022

Wed, 01/04/2023 - 12:03pm

Message from Dr. TRESler and Mrs. Moraff:

Dear Retriever Families,

Thank you for supporting our PTA’s December outreach efforts helping children and families in Howard County. We continue to be grateful and proud to serve the Triadelphia Ridge school community! We would like to wish all of our families a safe and joyful winter break, and we look forward to seeing our students again on January 3rd!

Warmly,
Dr. Tiffany TRESler, Principal TRES
Mrs. Heather Moraff, Assistant Principal TRES

TRES Twitter Handle: @hcpsstres

Upcoming Events

Please visit the TRES calendar webpage to view important upcoming dates.

  • December 24 - January 2 - Schools Closed for Winter Break
  • January 11 - Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:00pm
  • January 12 - Cardboard Challenge, 6:30pm
  • January 16 - Schools Closed, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • January 18 - Early Dismissal, 12:20pm
  • January 20 - TRES Spirit Day. End of 2nd Marking Period.
  • January 25 - PTA Restaurant Night at Nora's Kabob
  • January 27 - PTA International Night, 6:00-8:00pm

News and Information

Read And Earn A Sweet Treat Beginning in January

Nothing Bundt Cakes, located at 10730 Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia, is offering a special incentive beginning January through April 1st for our students.  “Books and Bundts” is a youth reading program through which students can earn a free Bundtlet and an award certificate for each month they read 400+ minutes. Students should track their progress on the attached form below and bring the completed tracker to the store to receive their sweet treat.  Happy reading!

Books & Bundts - Parent Flyer.PDF 

Tracker.PDF 

TRES 2022–23 Memory Books Are Now on Sale!

It’s not too early to order your 2022–2023 yearbook! To make sure your child will have a memory book when they are delivered in June, you must order through our vendor. Books will not be available for purchase after the deadline of March 31st! Don’t delay, order today! Books are $20.00. Please view the attached flier for directions to order online. Click HERE to begin your order.

Yearbook Flier.PDF 

Registration for BSAP Saturday Math Academy

The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Spring Session is approaching!  This year, the BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12 based on course availability. Registration will take place online January 7 from 9:00 a.m. until capacity is reached. Class space is limited.  Families can register by accessing the HCPSS Connect Website.

Saturday Math Academy SPRING 2023.pdf 

The Road to Kindergarten Information Sessions

The Road to Kindergarten information sessions for families of children who will begin kindergarten in fall 2023 will be held from 6:30-7:30 pm on the following dates:

  • Thursday, January 19 (Centennial High School)
  • Tuesday, January 24 (Wilde Lake High School)
  • Thursday, January 26 (Oakland Mills High School)
  • SNOW DATE: Thursday, February 2 (Oakland Mills High School)

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.

When Your Child is Absent From School

Please see guidance for reporting absences or early dismissals HERE.

TRES PTA

Reflections - Arts Competition ​Awards

TRES students reflected thoughtfully and created beautiful artwork for the Reflections Arts Competition this year. Participating students expressed their own unique perspective of the 'Show your Voice' theme. Our judges carefully evaluated all the entries based on criteria established by the National PTA. We congratulate and will recognize all students who participated (winners are listed on TRES PTA website).  Winning entries will move to the next level competing against winners from other Howard County schools. Thank you students, parents, teachers, judges and school administration for making this event a success.

International Night - Volunteers for Food and Table Displays/Activities Needed!

The PTA is excited to host International Night on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm at TRES. Come travel the world in one exciting night of fabulous performances, delicious food, an amazing display of artifacts from around the globe and fun cultural activities! We need volunteers for food, performances and more to make this event another huge success, and we want to make sure all cultures and talents across TRES are showcased! Please complete this International Night Interest Form by December 27, 2022.

If you have any questions about International Night please email trespta1@gmail.com