Message from Dr. TRESler and Mr. Hiel:
Dear Retriever Families,
It’s hard to believe how fast this school year seems to be moving along! This is the last Retriever Report for 2024, and you can expect the next newsletter on January 10th. We hope that our TRES families have a safe and joyful winter break! Happy holidays to our families who are celebrating over the break! We will see you again on January 2, 2025!
Warmly,
Dr. Tiffany TRESler, Principal
Kory Hiel, Assistant Principal
Upcoming Events
Please visit the TRES calendar webpage to view important upcoming dates.
- December 17 - Advanced Orchestra/Band Winter Concert, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
- December 18 - 2nd Grade Field Trip, Maryland Science Center
- December 20 - Young Authors' Contest Entries Due (see below)
- December 23 thru January 1 - Schools Closed, Winter Break
- January 6 - All School Read Kick-Off (see below)
News and Information
Young Authors’ Entries Due December 20th
The Howard County Literacy Association invites students in grades 1-5 to submit their original poems and/or short stories to the annual writing contest called The Young Authors' Contest. Please see the attached Young Authors’ Contest Guidelines for information about the rules and guidelines. All entries must be typed and sent as a Word document, with a completed YAC Cover Sheet sent as a PDF. Submissions and questions may be emailed to Lauren Rifkin at lauren_rifkin@hcpss.org by December 20, 2024. All Young Authors’ Contest information can be found on the HCLA website.
All students who participate will be invited to a Young Authors’ Tea in the spring, where they will have a chance to celebrate their story/poem and be recognized for their hard work!
TRES Library Media Center is Hosting an All School Read
TRES families are invited to share the joy of reading at home and enjoy The Wild Robot by Peter Brown together. We will provide a reading guide with a schedule, vocabulary, and activity ideas. We hope that this program will encourage families to read together, share a great book, and celebrate literature with TRES.
Who: Triadelphia Ridge Families, especially students in 2nd-5th grades
What: Read The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Where: Read at home
When: January 6th - February 13th
Book Distribution: At school January 2nd and 3rd
Families are also invited to The Wild Robot Reading Celebration Thursday, February 13th.
Who: All TRES Families are welcome to attend even if you didn’t read the book!
What: A Reading Celebration with crafts and activities
Where: The Howard County Library Glenwood Branch
When: Thursday, February 13th, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm (Open House)
Link to TRES All School Read Sign Up
Link to TRES All School Read Google Site with information
Counselors' Corner - A Message from Mrs. Wolf and Ms. Diaz
Have you heard about the big snowstorm? From now until the beginning of winter break, TRES is in the midst of a Blizzard of Belonging! Aside from our usual treasure tickets aimed at reinforcing positive behavior, choices, and effort, students are currently receiving special acknowledgement for demonstrating empathy and inclusion. When a student is spotted, a special snowflake is earned and added to a team blizzard display (with a chance to earn a small prize before the break). It's heart-warming to see the "belonging" snowflakes accumulating! Remember, showing kindness is always cool.
Additionally, the latest TRESmission video has been viewed in homeroom classes, but you can also cozy up to watch together as a family. It's a great way to join in the celebration of our November Retriever Award recipients, hear about strategies for classroom engagement, and enjoy footage of activities/events from around the building. You won't want to miss seeing our latest staff 'movie stars' (and many fourth/fifth grade students, too!) Enjoy!
Link to newest TRESmission video - Goodbye November, Hello December (15 min)
Link to staff sharing our 4 TREaSured Traits
TRES Hiring Lunch/Recess Monitor
Triadelphia Ridge is hiring a Lunch/Recess Monitor to supervise students during indoor and outdoor recess and lunch shifts beginning immediately. Applicants should be flexible, caring, and dedicated to student safety and care. To learn more, please call TRES at 410-313-2560 or email Kory Hiel at kory_hiel@hcpss.org. Please share this information with anyone you know who may be looking for part-time or full-time employment.
Hours: 10:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. (3 hours per day)
Daily Pay Rate: $16.00/hr
Attention Parents of Rising Kindergarteners: Don't Wait for Summer to Address Developmental Concerns
If you have concerns about your child's development - whether it's their speech, motor skills, social skills or learning - it's important to act now. Waiting until the summer for a referral can delay crucial support that your child may need before starting kindergarten. Contact us today to schedule a screening. Let's work together to ensure your child has the best possible start in kindergarten! Call 410-313-7046 or email ChildFind@hcpss.org
Volunteer Training Required for all Visitors and Volunteers - Must Complete Every Year
NEW THIS YEAR, COMPLETE THIS GOOGLE DOC (no paperwork required). Anyone volunteering at school in any capacity, and parents joining their children for lunch, are required to complete volunteer training prior to their first visit every school year. Thank you in advance for your gifts of service and time.
TRES PTA
Join the TRES PTA today! Sign up at Givebacks (memberhub.com). Learn more about what PTA does by visiting our website, https://www.trespta.com/, which includes a Google Calendar feature to easily add all events to your phone.
Thank you to Lisa McGovern for overseeing Giving Tree to support local families in need during the holiday season! We are grateful to all TRES families who contributed to this successful giving event. We also thank and recognize these local businesses for their generous donations: Edwards Lawn & Landscaping, Vision Wealth Partners, Bryan Moberly Plumbing Services, and Restoration Roofing Company. Please consider supporting these businesses.
The PTA would like to thank everyone who participated in Reflections this year, with special thanks to Janhavi Dharmadhikari and Emma Fliehman for directing the program. The award ceremony took place 12/9, and a link to the ceremony will be emailed. If entrants were unable to attend, certificates, ribbons and/or medals will be distributed at school.
Upcoming PTA Events:- Staff Appreciation: Gifts of Gratitude, through December 20, 2024. Thank teachers, administration, staff, and all those at TRES who work “behind the scenes” to support our children by contributing to a gift via Gift Crowd: https://app.giftcrowd.com/app/join-event/-H21Dapyux. See flyer HERE.
- Pajama Spirit Day, Friday December 20. Children are invited to wear pajamas on the last day of school before winter break.
- iCode Workshop Friday, January 10, 6:30-8p.m. Register HERE for a STEM coding workshop, including hands-on projects related to robotics, drone coding, and gaming! A portion of the proceeds will support PTA events.
- Virtual PTA Meeting, Wednesday, January 15, 7p.m. Link and agenda coming soon.
- KidzArt After-school Classes. Register HERE to enroll in after-school sessions 3 & 4. Summer camp registration will open in January.
- TRES Fundraiser Restaurant Night: Blowfish Poke & Grill Fundraiser, Thursday, January 23. Mention TRES and a portion of proceeds will support PTA events.
- Purchase your TRES spirit wear HERE.
Community News and Events
Registration is now open for Howard County Recreation & Parks Winter 2025 Before & After School Classes for Triadelphia Ridge ES. These classes provide fun, structured, educational, and enriching activities for students on site at TRES. Please see this flier for all information: Triadelphia Ridge ES Winter 2025 Before & After School Classes Flier and visit HERE to register.
The HCPSS Community News and Programs website makes it easy for families to find educational and recreational resources, events and after-school programs beyond the school day by non-profit organizations. Community organizations requesting their announcements be shared in school newsletters should visit community-programs.hcpss.org for more information. Questions should be directed to the Public Information Office at publicinfo@hcpss.org.