TRES Retriever Report February 20, 2026

Message from Dr. TRESler and Mr. Hiel:

Dear Retriever Families,

With the snow days and days off, our teachers may be in different places in the sequences of the Zones of Regulation curriculum. We will provide an update in the March 6th Retriever Report. We last shared information about Concept 5. 

From the Zones of Regulation Website:
In Concept 6 (C6), learners will gain awareness of situations that impact their regulation, categorizing them into “triggers” and “sparks.” Triggers include unwelcome events and sensations that cause us to have less comfortable feelings, such as worried, angry, embarrassed, or annoyed. Understanding our triggers helps us to attend to our regulation when we encounter them. We also explore sparks, which are welcome events or sensations that provoke strong feelings of joy, such as giddiness, excitement, elation, etc. Although our sparks are enjoyable, they also can cause us to feel less regulated, such as when we are excited to partner with a friend on a project but can’t focus to be successful. By deepening this situational awareness, learners can better predict and prepare for triggers and sparks, develop a plan for regulating in these situations, and become more adept and confident at advocating for themselves.

You can see the Bridge to Home activity here. We hope you enjoy talking with your child(ren) at home about what they are learning during the social emotional learning time.

Warm Regards,
Dr. Tiffany TRESler, Principal
Kory Hiel, Assistant Principal

Upcoming Events

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

  • Now through March 27 - Yearbooks Available for Purchase (see below)
  • March 3 - Early Dismissal 12:40pm
  • March 11 - 3rd Grade Field Trip, Robinson Nature Center
  • March 12 - Spring Picture Day (see below)
  • March 20 - Schools Closed
  • March 30 through April 6 - Spring Break, Schools Closed

News and Information

Spring Picture Day is March 12th; Order Envelopes with Payment Must be Brought in March 12th
Picture Day is coming soon! 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 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).
  • Individual Portraits are only done for 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 6th.

Spring Individual and Class Photos.pdf  

TRES  2025-2026 Yearbooks are now Available for Purchase Online Through March 27th
TRES families, this is your only opportunity to purchase. There will not be any extra copies available later in the year when they are distributed, usually in early June.  If you would like to purchase, please do not miss this opportunity. Total cost including handling and tax is $30.  Purchase HERE.

Counselors' Corner - A Message from Mrs. Wolf and Ms. Diaz
Were you able to get in on the RAK Attack during the extended weekend? (Random Acts of Kindness, that is). Our homeroom hearts on the front hallway bulletin board are growing after good deeds have been in motion. You can hear more on this by viewing our most recent TRESmission video which was shared with students at the start of the month.  Also, enjoy seeing Retriever Award winners, musical performances, groundhog fun, Olympic anticipation, cardboard challenge highlights, and more.  Enjoy!

Link to 16 minute February TRESmission video
Click HERE for RAK Family Ideas. It's never too late to show kindness!

Cultural Celebrations
Please see the information shared below, supporting our students and families who are observing.

The annual observance of Ramadan began the evening of Tuesday, February 17th, and will last for 30 days. The start date is determined by the sighting of the new crescent moon. See this flier for more information.

Lunar New Year, reflected in the school holiday we had February 17th, is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. The official dates encompassing the holiday vary by culture. You can learn more here.

HCPSS Special Education Resource Fair
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Cedar Lane School (11630 Scaggsville Road, Fulton)
HCPSS will host a Special Education Resource Fair on March 14, providing families with information from the community and HCPSS to support their students receiving special education and related services. Registration is not required.

HCPSS Family Empowerment Academy
The HCPSS Family Empowerment Academy is designed to equip parents and guardians with practical strategies, resources, and insights to support their children’s academic, social, and emotional success. The academy will take place on four consecutive Saturdays- March 7 through March 28, 2026, from 9:00-10:30 AM- and will feature interactive learning experiences, guest speakers, and opportunities to connect with other HCPSS families. Participation is limited to 30 participants, and registration is first-come, first-served. Attendance is encouraged for all four sessions. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Please complete the application form to be considered for participation. 

Dismissal and Attendance Notification Information
Please read HERE for important information regarding school notification of dismissal changes and student absences.

Volunteer Training Required Every Year for all Visitors and Volunteers - Take 5 Minutes to Complete Now and You're Set for the 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.

School Schedule
The TRES Daily Schedule including arrival and dismissal times, and lunch/recess times for all grades, can be found on our school website under the “ABOUT” tab.  

TRES PTA

JOIN THE TRES PTA TODAY!  

PTA TRES Directory: All PTA members now have access to a TRES Directory that can be used to plan events, playdates, and more. Email TRESPTA1@gmail.com if you have not received the directory.

Join or donate HERE. 

NEW UPCOMING PTA EVENTS AND INFORMATION: TRES PTA FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER and TRES PTA EVENTS CALENDAR 25-26

  • February 23rd: Reflections Awards Ceremony, 6:30PM School Cafeteria
    • Students who participated in this year's Reflections competition, and their families, are invited to the school-level awards ceremony. Light refreshments will be served.
  • February 24th: Barrington Tap & Table Fundraiser 11am-9pm
  • March 3rd: Chick-fil-A Clarksville Fundraiser 6am - 10pm
    • Join us for food and fun at Chick-fil-A Clarksville with a Community Care Event for the TRES PTA! Make sure you mention the fundraiser before the end of your transaction and 20% of the total generated sales will be donated.
    • When using the Chick-fil-A App to place mobile orders, enter code "TRESPTA" into the community cares fundraiser pop up. The code is case sensitive. TRES Chick-fil-A Flyer
  • March 6th: Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Day
    • Step Out of the Pages on March 6th! Get ready to bring your favorite stories to life! We are thrilled to announce that Friday, March 6th is Dress Like a Book Character Day. Whether you’re a fan of graphic novels, or magical fairy tales, this is your chance to step into the shoes (or capes, or hats) of the characters you love. From Harry Potter and Matilda to The Cat in the Hat or Greg Heffley, we can't wait to see our hallways transformed into a living library. Book Character Day Flyer
    • How to Participate:
      • Choose Your Character: Pick a hero, villain, or sidekick from any book you've enjoyed.
      • Get Creative: You don't need a store-bought costume! Use items from home to DIY your look.
      • Bring the Book: If you have a copy of the book, bring it along to share with your friends and show everyone who you are!
  • March 11th: Square Art Ordering Opens
    • Catalogs will come home March 13th and initial first deadline to order is March 26th.
  • March 20th: See’s Chocolate Spring Order Deadline
  • SAVE THE DATE! TRES Spring Read-A-Thon
    • The TRES Read-A-Thon will be April 17 - May 1. Stay tuned for details!
  • 5th Grade Activities Update
    • REMINDER: Baby pictures due March 5th! Here's the link and instructions: 5th Grade Baby Pictures Link
      • Password: TRESYearbook1!
      • Agree to the terms of upload by checking the box
      • Click "Click to Upload Photos"
      • Select your photo from your device. *Make sure you name your photo your child's first and last name. You can do this on your mobile device by saving the photo to a folder and changing the name in that folder before submitting it.
    • The 5th graders have all received their special signature 5th grade shirt! Students will wear these shirts to the 5th grade end of year picnic June 5th.
    • Simulated Congressional Hearings (SCH) will be May 21st! We will be looking for volunteers to help with this event. More to come!
    • We are hard at work making sure this 5th grade year is a fabulous one for our TREaSures!! We will be looking for volunteers to help set up the 5th grade end-of-year picnic on June 5th as well as to contribute to making the event a success! Please keep an eye out for more information, or reach out to Lisa (lgpaddy@gmail.com) or Sarah (scmcconnell@gmail.com) if you are interested. 
  • SAVE THE DATE! TRES Day at Camden Yards May 30th
    • Hang out with your TRES friends and cheer on the Orioles on May 30th.   Information on how to purchase tickets will be available soon. Tickets will be lower reserve seats, $25 each. We will have a limited quantity so act quickly when you see ordering information released. If you want to sit next to another family (or families), we encourage you to coordinate for ONE purchase. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee your tickets will be grouped together.  
    • This is being organized by the 5th grade co-chairs but is open to ALL of TRES.

Stay in Touch: Visit www.trespta.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/trespta.

Community News and Events

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.