*5/25- Memorial Day! NO SCHOOL
*5/29- Last Day To Collect Items for Troops Care Package
Check out our Less Screen More Seen Presentation- https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12U6mjgiR-hldb_nw2DmKeqiaIfwSaZfaIXLecPtjMkE/edit?usp=sharing
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!
-Dr. Clow :)
Dr. Clow
Ms. Gill builds strong, meaningful relationships with her students and maintains positive relationships with staff, families, and all stakeholders. It is evident how much her students love and respect her. She has an innate ability to bring out the best in every child she serves while creating a warm, supportive, and structured learning environment.
Ms. Gill has been instrumental in supporting students, helping teach accountability, and positive decision-making skills. She follows directions thoroughly, carries out responsibilities with professionalism, and provides outstanding classroom management support to Mrs. Sump as needed. Ms. Gill consistently assists students with patience and kindness, speaking to them in a calm and caring manner that helps foster student confidence and success.
In addition, Ms. Gill excels at keeping the classroom organized, preparing instructional materials in a timely manner, and supporting student achievement. She shows initiative by leading small instructional groups during math and ELA instruction and is always willing to step in and help wherever needed. Her positive attitude, teamwork, and dedication to students make her an outstanding member of the Chapel family and we are so grateful to have her!! #Transformingandperformingineveryway
Please complete the RSVP form for our Less Screen More Seen Parent Night this Thursday, May 21st from 5:00-6:00 p.m. FREE dinner and childcare provided! https://forms.gle/eioKHWyHXrb5aMzF8
-Dr. Clow :)
Dear TCPS Families:
Talbot County Public Schools will continue to use the by-request-only process for school bus transportation for the 2026–2027 school year. This process was implemented last year to improve routing efficiency and better support our transportation operations. Please note: families will need to complete a new opt-in/opt-out form each school year. The process for this will be as follows:
During the first week of June, you should receive an email from noreply@transfinder.com requesting that you complete an opt-in/opt-out form for your students’ transportation for the upcoming school year.
The form must be completed by July 31, 2026.
You will receive an email for each student enrolled in TCPS.
Please fill out a form for each of your children who attend TCPS to either opt out, if your child does NOT need bus transportation, or opt in if your child DOES need Bus Transportation for the 26-27 school year.
We have implemented this process for several reasons:
Bus Routing Efficiency - With a transportation “opt-in,” we can more efficiently route students across the county. When families opt out, the Transportation department can remove unneeded stops from routes, which will help support reduced ride times for all students.
Driver Shortages - There continues to be a national shortage of school bus drivers. An additional benefit to completing the opt-in/opt-out form is that the information will allow for the potential consolidation of bus routes, which may reduce the number of drivers needed.
If you do not receive the opt-in/opt-out email for your student(s) in June, please call the school to ensure that your contact information is correct in PowerSchool. For families who do not have an email address, it is important that you make your school aware of this so that information can be distributed through alternative means.
Thank you in advance for your help with this initiative.
Sincerely,
TCPS Transportation Department
5/18-5/22- Spring Book Fair (5/18 Preview Day, 5/19-5/22 Buy Days, 5/21 5-7 p.m. Open to Families)
5/18-5/22- Screen Free Challenge Week (Completed at Home)
5/18- Move It Monday- 4:30 p.m. Meet at Cordova Park to walk to trail, popsicles in the pavilion
5/21- Less Screen More Seen Family Workshop 5-6 p.m. (dinner and childcare provided, free gift for attendees)
Have a great week!
-Dr. Clow :)
Work Session - Monday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting - Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m.
All Talbot County Board of Education Meetings are held at the Talbot County Education Center, 12 Magnolia Street, Easton, MD 21601. Open meetings are held in Conference Room #1.
The Talbot County Board of Education holds monthly Work Session Meetings, as indicated under the “Upcoming Meetings” section on the right side of the TCPS Diligent Community Home Page linked below. Work Session meetings begin at 5:30 p.m., on the dates indicated. The public may livestream meetings by choosing the video “Livestream” camera icon. Video coverage of past meetings can be viewed by selecting the video camera icon next to the correct meeting date under the “Recent Meetings” category on the right side of the page.
The Talbot County Board of Education holds Regular Board Meetings on a monthly basis at the Talbot County Education Center. The Board begins Regular Monthly Meetings at 5:30 p.m., only for the purpose of voting to close the meeting pursuant to the State Government article (Section 3-305 ( b )) (1) (to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals to discuss the superintendent contract; and (Section 3-305 ( b )) (7) and (8), to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on legal matters and consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation).
The open portion of the Regular Board Meeting begins at approximately 7:00 p.m. The public may attend in person or view the meeting via livestream by choosing the “Livestream” video camera icon on the TCPS Diligent Community Home page. Video coverage of past meetings may be accessed by selecting the video camera icon next to the proper meeting date under the “Recent Meetings” category.
Requests to speak at a Regular Board Meeting may be submitted online, prior to the start time of the regular Board meeting, using the following link: https://tcpsk12.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/CitizenEngagement.aspx
For more information about the Talbot County Board of Education, please contact Faith M. Brundige, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, by emailing: Faith.Brundige@TalbotSchools.org.
Thank you for an AMAZING Field Day today at EHS! Also, a special shout out to Mrs. Tiffany Joseph for organizing such an incredible experience for our students. Please do not forget to pick up your ice cream order from the Grandparents Club TODAY until 5:00 p.m. at the Cordova Park. Orders not picked up will be donated to Dr. Clow's freezer. Have a great day!
Dr. Clow :)
Chapel Families-
We are excited for our Field Day this Thursday, May 14th at Easton High School! We are continuing to monitor the weather, but at this time, it looks like the rain will clear out for Thursday morning. A reminder that ALL visitors will need to present a valid ID at the check-in table, located at the lower level of the EHS stadium (corner of Mecklenburg Ave & Bridge Street). Visitors without an ID, will NOT be permitted to enter. Please use the parking passes sent home on the Field Day flyer to park on the street. All K-5 students will arrive by bus at 9:20 a.m. Please see the attached schedule for your child's grade level. Parents/guardians may sign their child out after Field Day festivities. Looking forward to a great day!
-Dr. Clow :)
(It's been a long week...forgot the newsletter link in prior message!)
*5/11- PTO Meeting 6:00 p.m. Cafeteria (vote on new officers)
*5/14- GPC Ice Cream Pick Up 3:30-5:00 p.m.(Cordova Ball Park in town)
*5/14-CDES Field Day 5/14/26 @EHS (Rain Date 5/22/26) K-5th
ALL VISITORS TO FIELD DAY MUST BRING AN ID!
Happy Mother's Day and have a great weekend!
-Dr. Clow :)
Cheetah Chatter 5/8-5/15- https://app.smore.com/n/axs62
*5/11- PTO Meeting 6:00 p.m. Cafeteria (vote on new officers)
*5/14- GPC Ice Cream Pick Up 3:30-5:00 p.m.(Cordova Ball Park in town)
*5/14- CDES Field Day 5/14/26 @EHS (Rain Date 5/22/26) K-5th
ALL VISITORS TO FIELD DAY MUST BRING AN ID!
Have a great weekend and Happy Mother's Day!
-Dr. Clow :)
Thank you for your support!
-Dr. Clow
Every piece of feedback you give helps us improve and better serve our students and staff, thank you!!
Our very own Vivienne Greer from St. Michaels Elementary is one of FIVE FINALISTS in Sodexo’s Future Chef NATIONAL Competition!!!!
We SO proud of this amazing accomplishment—please support Vivienne by casting your vote here: https://futurechefschallenge.com/
All Talbot County Board of Education Meetings are held at the Talbot County Education Center, 12 Magnolia Street, Easton, MD 21601. Open meetings are held in Conference Room #1.
The Talbot County Board of Education holds monthly Work Session Meetings, as indicated under the “Upcoming Meetings” section on the right side of the TCPS Diligent Community Home Page linked below. Work Session meetings begin at 5:30 p.m., on the dates indicated.
Video coverage or recording of past meetings can be viewed by selecting the video camera icon next to the correct meeting date the “Recent Meetings” category on the right side of the page.
For more information about the Talbot County Board of Education, please contact Faith M. Brundige, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, by emailing: Faith.Brundige@TalbotSchools.org
https://tcpsk12.community.diligentoneplatform.com/
