Message from Dr. TRESler and Mr. Hiel:
Dear Retriever Families,
We are hopeful that the winter weather is over and spring is near! We are looking forward to several full weeks of uninterrupted instruction and schedules for our students and families. As a reminder, regular attendance is important to school success. We do thank you in advance for keeping your child home from school for illness, and also hope that the cold and flu season subsides soon.
If your child missed MAP testing due to illness or other reasons, MAP make-up sessions are scheduled next week for February 24th and 26th.
Warmly,
Dr. Tiffany TRESler, Principal
Kory Hiel, Assistant Principal
Upcoming Events
Please visit the TRES calendar webpage to view important upcoming dates.
- February 21 - 4th Grade Field Trip, Maryland Science Center
- March 14 - Early Dismissal, 12:40pm
- March 19 - Spring Picture Day (Individual and Class Photos); see more below
News and Information
Spring Picture Day is March 19
Picture Day is coming soon! This year, only one envelope will be used to order both spring pictures and class pictures. To order spring and/or class photos, you must return the flyer/order envelope on Picture Day. Online pre-ordering is NOT available for spring photos – the envelope must be returned on Picture Day with payment.
Class photos will be taken on Picture Day and include all students (you can order a copy using the picture envelope). Photographers will take individual portraits of only those students who order photos using the provided envelope that will be collected on Picture Day. Please look for the order envelope that will be sent home with your child March 14th!
Spring Photos Flyer-1.pdf
Students Fasting for Ramadan
Happy Ramadan to our families and students who are celebrating! If your child is fasting during Ramadan and you would like to request they do not visit the cafeteria during the assigned lunch period, please contact our school counselors, Mrs. Wolf (debra_wolf@hcpss.org) or Ms. Diaz (amanda_diaz@hcpss.org).
Counselors' Corner - A Message from Mrs. Wolf and Ms. Diaz
The nor'easter didn't hit us, but hopefully you and your Retriever have been adding to the flurry of kindness connected to Valentine's Day and also Random Act of Kindness Day (2/17/25). In homerooms, students have been connecting with "RAK" good deeds. Students can also get in on the "RAK Attack" individually, using the calendar below.
Student KINDNESS Calendar (Submit by 2/28/25 to have your name included in the next TRESmission)
Kindness Coloring Pages, just for fun. Throw kindness around like confetti!
Assistant Coaches Needed for Girls on the Run This Spring
Do you have a passion for volunteerism, healthy habits, goal setting, and female empowerment? Our coaches unlock confidence through thought-provoking conversations, an intentional curriculum, and movement-based games. Girls on the Run® inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. Teams of 8-20 meet twice weekly. Each season concludes with a 5K culminating event! Coaches can be men or women over 18 and do NOT need to be runners or have previous coaching experience. Free training is provided. Visit www.gotrcentralmd.org for more information. You can email Susan Michel (susan.michel@girlsontherun.org) if you’re interested or have questions.
NEW COACH application: Click here!
RETURNING COACH application: Click here!
- GOTR COACH TRAINING: All coaches are required to complete online training. You will be assigned online training after you sign up to be a coach. We also need one coach from each site to attend in-person training. Click here to sign up.
- SPRING DATES: Registration is open. The program will start the week of March 17th and will end the week of June 2nd.
- Two coaches: We require two adults at each practice for safety and liability reasons. They do not have to be runners! Having 3 is ideal.
- CPR/1st aid certified: One coach who is planning on being at practice both days of the week needs to be CPR/1st aid certified. We provide this!
- Days/Times: We run the program twice a week for an hour and 15 minutes. Triadelphia Ridge ES will meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45-5:00pm.
- Cost of program/Scholarships: The cost of the program per participant is $185; we do offer scholarships.
- Supplies: We supply all the materials needed!
HCPSS Supports for Immigrant Families
Information is available on the HCPSS website to support immigrant families and students. Resources will continue to be added to the page as they become available.
Help Wanted- TRES in Need of One Lunch/Recess Monitor
Please spread the word. We need one more daily lunch/recess monitor. This is a 3-hour per day position (10:45am - 1:45pm) The pay is $16 per hour. Please email our assistant principal, Kory Hiel (kory_hiel@hcpss.org) if you are interested in learning more.
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.
Upcoming PTA Events:
- Today, Friday, February 21, 6:30-8:30pm., KidzArt Class Fundraiser (Cafeteria). Join TRES-family owned KidzArt for a fun parent and child art class to benefit the TRES PTA. Parents can join the fun or drop their children off. Pizza will be provided. Register HERE. See flyer HERE.
- Monday, February 24th - March 7th, Scouting for Food: Starting on Monday, there will be a marked container in the vestibule at TRES for Cub Scout Pack 761's Scouting for Food campaign. Please consider dropping off or sending in a donation of one of the items from the critical needs list: Peanut butter and Jelly, Canned soup/fruit/vegetables, Canned fish and meat, Canned beans, Pasta, Rice, Instant Mashed Potatoes,Crackers, Nuts, Granola Bars, Cooking Oils, Dried Herbs and Spices, and Canned Milk/Powdered Milk. Thank you in advance for helping to support our neighbors in need this winter!
- Friday, March 7, 6:30-8:30pm, Cultural Night (cafeteria and gym). The TRES PTA invites you to take a tour around the world as we celebrate the cultural diversity of our TRES families! Please use THIS form to RSVP to attend. See flyer HERE.
- Wednesday, March 12, 7p.m. - PTA Virtual Meeting - Link and agenda to be emailed to members one week before.
- Tuesday, March 18, Girls on the Run Begins. Registration is open HERE for 3rd-5th graders for Tuesday/Thursday after-school practices. Help with coaching is needed. Visit the website for more information.
- Thursday, March 27, 5p.m. Main Event Fundraiser. Join TRES friends at Main Event for laser tag, bowling, and arcade games. 20% of all purchases will support TRES PTA. See flyer HERE.
- KidzArt Classes. Register HERE to enroll in after-school sessions. Use the same link to register for summer camp (now open).
- TGA Tennis, Golf & Pickleball After School Classes. Registration for late spring classes (4/23/25-6/4/25) is now open. Register HERE. 10% of the registration fees will be donated to the PTA.
- Purchase your TRES spirit wear HERE.
Community News and Events
Enjoy the Magical Musical Cinderella at Glenelg High School! All tickets are $10 and can be purchased online, in the GHS front office, or at the door.
Performances are:
March 6 at 7pm
March 7 at 7pm
March 8 at 2pm & 7pm
March 9 at 2pm
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.