Message from Dr. TRESler and Mr. Hiel:
Dear Retriever Families,
We love our Pre-K staff and students! This year our Pre-K will participate in the accreditation annual updates process. We achieved accreditation in the 24-25 school year. Thank you to our Pre-K team for all of their hard work. You can read more HERE about our annual updates which support continuous quality improvement of high-quality learning and environments for our Pre-K students.
Due to the winter break, our next Retriever Report will resume on January 9th. Happy holidays to our families who are celebrating winter holidays. We wish everyone a safe and relaxing winter break. We look forward to seeing you in the new year!
Warm Regards,
Dr. Tiffany TRESler, Principal
Kory Hiel, Assistant Principal
Upcoming Events
Please visit the TRES calendar webpage to view important upcoming dates)
- December 15 - Young Authors' Contest Submissions Due (see more below)
- December 18 - Winter Advanced Orchestra/Band Concerts, 6:30pm
- December 24-January2 - Winter Break; Schools Closed
- January 14 - Chorus Winter Concert, 6:30pm
- January 15 - Yearbook Group Photos
- January 15 - Cardboard Challenge, 6:30-8pm (see below)
- January 16 - First Grade Field Trip, Robinson Nature Center
- January 19 - Schools/Offices Closed
- January 21 - Kindergarten Field Trip, Glenwood Library
- January 22 - Early Dismissal, 12:45pm
- January 23 - 2nd Quarter Ends
News and Information
Computer Science Education Week Celebrated with Hour of AI December 8-12, 2025
December 8–14 marks the annual celebration of Computer Science Education Week. This year, Code.org has made a shift from Hour of Code to Hour of AI, reflecting the growing importance of artificial intelligence in education and the workforce. The Hour of AI, developed by Code.org in partnership with AI experts, is designed to demystify AI concepts and help students understand how AI works, its impact on society, and how they can engage with it responsibly.
Triadelphia Ridge began celebrating the Hour of AI and the Hour of Code beginning this past week and continuing through next week by doing AI activities as well as activities using block-based coding languages in their technology classes. Happy coding!
Young Authors' Contest Entries Due Monday, December 15th
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 carefully read the Young Authors’ Contest Guidelines for information about the rules and guidelines. This document contains important contest information, such as word count limits, font requirements, and submission formats. All entries must have a completed YAC Cover Sheet, sent as a PDF. In order to type in the form, you will need to go to the “File” menu dropdown and select, “Make a copy.”
Submissions may be emailed to Lauren Rifkin, Reading Specialist, at lauren_rifkin@hcpss.org by December 15, 2025. Feel free to email Mrs. Rifkin with any questions. All Young Authors’ Contest information can be found on the HCLA website. Howard County Literacy Association welcomes parents as members. Visit the HCLA Welcome Page for information about joining.
The Cardboard Challenge is Coming to TRES! Students are invited to create a cardboard project using their imagination and engineering skills.
- Who: TRES Retrievers! TRES students can work alone or with a partner. Projects with families and friends are welcome.
- What: You decide what to build using your imagination and engineering skills. Cardboard should be the main building material but you can use other recyclable materials and decorative pieces.
- Where: Projects will be shared in the TRES Gym and Cafeteria.
- When: Thursday, January 15th from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Bring your projects with you on the evening of the Cardboard Challenge.
- Sign Up to participate by Thursday, January 8th.
Link to Registration Form: https://forms.gle/bDn731KdffuwVes67
Counselors' Corner - A Message from Mrs. Wolf and Ms. Diaz
Have you heard about the blizzard that hit TRES? It's a Blizzard of Belonging with staff on the look-out for students showing kindness, empathy, and inclusion. When a special snowflake ticket is received, it is added to the team display which will be used for a random prize event right before the break. It's cool to be kind!
Optional: It's Cool to be Kind Coloring
Family Resource: Encouraging Kindness and Empathy in Children
Registration for BSAP Saturday Math Academy
The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Spring Session is approaching! 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 on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9:00 am until capacity is reached. Class space is limited. Families can register by accessing the HCPSS Connect Website on the registration date. For more information, please visit HCPSS News.
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! Join by January 1st for a chance at winning five hours of care from Brandon Dean childcare. (Everyone who has already joined will be entered and entries can win once.)
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 DECEMBER NEWSLETTER and TRES PTA EVENTS CALENDAR 25-26
- December 1st through December 23rd: Gifts of Gratitude
- Show your appreciation to all the amazing staff at TRES by contributing to a monetary gift and leaving a note of thanks.
- This is a great way to reach the many staff who support and care for your student, including outside of the classroom.
- Use Gifts of Gratitude Link or scan QR code on the flyer. See Gift of Gratitude Flyer
- December 16th from11am - 9pm, Walker’s Restaurant Fundraiser
- Support the TRES PTA by ordering from Walker’s (2465 MD-97, Glenwood, MD; Phone: 410-801-9400, https://eatatwalkers.com
- Show the flyer when dining in person or mention the fundraiser when ordering over the phone
- See: Walkers Restaurant Flyer
- January 30th: Cultural Night Rescheduled Date, 6:30-8:30PM
- TRES students and their families can celebrate our diverse community with an evening full of student-led performances, including dance, music, and more.
- If you plan to attend — or create a heritage table — please make sure to register in advance here: Cultural Night RSVP
- We also need volunteers for set up and clean up. Please consider volunteering Culture Night Volunteer Signup
- TRES Yearbook Pictures Needed by February 15th
- We have an album set up in the Yearbook Software for people to submit photographs for consideration for the yearbook. Thank you for the Boo Bash pictures already!
- Please submit pictures from Pajama Days, Orchestra Concerts, Holiday Celebrations, etc. Use TRES Yearbook Pictures Link
- Password: TRESYearbook1!
- Seeking PTA Sponsors: The TRES PTA is looking for businesses or individual sponsors to augment our operating budget. If interested, email TRESPTA1@gmail.com. See: TRES PTA Sponsor Letter
Stay in Touch: Visit www.trespta.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/trespta.
Community News and Events
Registration is now open for Howard County Recreation & Parks Winter 2026 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 2026 After School Flier - Session 2.pdf and visit HERE to register.
The Hearts in Action club at Centennial High School is hosting a Holiday Thrift House Saturday, December 13th. This community event will include many activities that younger students would enjoy, such as Santa and Mrs.Claus appearances, crafting, face painting, and treats. The event supports Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, and families will have the chance to shop for gently used items at very low prices. Event Details
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.