Greetings TC Martin Families,
Now that it's officially October, it's time for our annual TC Martin Trunk or Treat, happening on Friday, October 23rd!!!
We need your help to make this a memorable and successful event for our TC Martin community. Please consider signing up to decorate a trunk for the event using the QR code or link below.
The event will take place in the front parking lot of the school, Food Trucks will be onsite, the Book Fair will be open and most importantly, there is lots of FUN to be had!!!!
Scan the QR code below or click here to sign up to decorate a trunk! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4FAFA82FAAFE3-66340768-2026 🎃🍬🎃🍭 (Set up as early as 4:30 pm, event begins at 5:30 pm)
Donations for our event can be sent in beginning Monday, October 5th! (Just have your child drop off their candy to "Feed the Monster" in the main lobby.) Candy must be sealed; non-candy treats (stickers, fidgets, etc.) are also welcomed.
We are looking forward to a fantastic event and can't wait to see you there! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our PTO via email at: tcmartinpto@gmail.com.
Visit our website- https://martin.ccboe.com/o/martin/page/announcements


Join us in celebrating Mrs. Liverman! 🎉 As our Safety Patrol Coordinator, she is dedicated to ensuring safe arrivals and departures while encouraging our fifth graders to develop leadership and responsibility. She also makes computer class an exciting experience, inspiring students to grow their technology skills!
Thank you, Mrs. Liverman, for all you do to make our school safer, stronger, and brighter! 💙💛

Parents, please ensure your child's bear fits inside their book bag. We look forward to a beary special day together! 🧸

🐾 Every Student. Every Day. Moving FORWARD! 💛💙 #TigerPride #TigerOfTheWeek

Don't forget! Our PTO Meeting is TONIGHT, October 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Media Center at T.C. Martin Elementary School.
Can't attend in person? Join us virtually using the Zoom link below:
🔗 https://ccboe.zoom.us/j/82630264132?pwd=PCnf8vhtbidjKryCSEDgAfxFWR3FaQ.1
We hope to see you there as we work together to support our Tigers! 💙💛 #GoTigers 🐾

Our Tigers were ready to learn and showed up strong during September's Battle of the Classes Attendance Challenge! 🐯📚
A big congratulations to our top winners:
🌟 Mrs. Burroughs' 2nd Grade Class – Primary Division Winner
🌟 Mrs. Garner's 3rd Grade Class – Intermediate Division Winner
For having the best attendance in their divisions, these classes earned:
🏆 A championship trophy
🎨 A classroom door makeover from our PPW
🚪 A winner's sign to display outside their classroom
☀️ EXTRA RECESS!
Way to go, Tigers! Every day counts, and your commitment to being at school is something to celebrate. Keep up the amazing work! 💙💛
#TCMartinTigers #AttendanceMatters #TigerPride #BattleOfTheClasses #EveryDayCounts #ShowUpShineOn 🐯✨





Join us in celebrating Mrs. Freligh for her incredible dedication to our Tigers! 💙💛 She approaches every student with respect, offers a fresh start, and shows genuine care in all she does. Mrs. Freligh is a true team player who helps make T.C. Martin a welcoming and supportive place for everyone.
✨ Thank you, Mrs. Freligh, for making a difference every day! #TigerPride #TigerOfTheWeek #EveryStudentEveryDayMovingForward 🐾💙💛

To celebrate our kickoff, we'll also host a Book Exchange on Friday, October 2nd! Ms. Lewis will be in the foyer during school arrival and lunches to help students exchange new or gently used books for a new reading adventure.
📚 Bring a book. Swap a book. Discover a new favorite!
✨ Read • Exchange • Discover • Grow! ✨
#TigerPrideReads 💙💛🐯📖

Charles County Department of Health, and the Maryland Center for School Safety, will host the
FACE Safe Schools, Strong Communities event at North Point High School from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
This community event reinforces the school system’s commitment to school safety and
meaningful family and community engagement. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn,
connect, and collaborate with local and regional partners dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and thriving learning
environments for all students. Learning sessions will be offered for both adults and students, providing opportunities for
everyone to learn and engage.


🎉 Tiger Clubs Are Here!
Our students have several opportunities to get involved, make new friends, and learn new skills!
📣 Cheerleading: Tryouts are Thursday, October 1, 3:45–5:00 PM
🤖 Robotics: First meeting Tuesday, September 29, 8:00–9:00 AM
🧪 MESA: First meeting Thursday, October 15, 3:45–5:00 PM
💡 Destination Imagination: Begins October 6 and meets Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45–5:00 PM
🚫 Just Say No Club: Begins October 21 and meets every 3rd Wednesday
Please see the attached Tiger Clubs flyer for locations and sponsor contact information.

Congratulations to Mrs. Jennings, our Tiger of the Week! 💙💛
A quiet but impactful force at T.C. Martin, Mrs. Jennings shows Tiger Pride in everything she does as an Instructional Assistant in our Pre-K classroom. Her dedication, kindness, and positive impact help move our school FORWARD every day!
👏 Thank you, Mrs. Jennings, for all you do for our students and staff! #TigerPride


Congratulations to Mrs. Garrison, our amazing Kindergarten IA! 🌟 Her dedication to students, positive attitude, and commitment to making learning fun make her truly deserving of this recognition.
Thank you, Mrs. Garrison, for helping our Tigers move forward every day! 🐯✨ #TigerOfTheWeek #TigerPride #EveryStudentEveryDay #MovingForward #TCMartinElementary 💙💛


Wear your patriotic gear or red, white, and blue ❤️🤍💙 on Friday, September 11, 2026!
🐯 T.C. Martin Tigers, let's show our patriotic spirit! ⭐






Did you know? 💡 The Dr. Chinnadurai Devadason School Based Health Center is open, with services available for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students. The center is located on the Indian Head Elementary School campus, but all CCPS students are eligible to receive services.
For more information about the clinic, please visit the website at https://charlescountyhealth.org/school-based-health-clinic/ or call 301-944-1087.

CCPS is hosting a bus hotline prior to the start of school on Aug. 20-21. This information will also be posted to School Locator. CCPS will update the platforms as bus route information is added and finalized. CCPS will begin to load bus information into ParentVue/StudentVue the week of Aug. 17. The hotline number is 301-932-6655 and hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit https://www.ccboe.com/page/back-to-school.

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has a new mobile app that features push notification alerts, translated content based on the user’s preferred language and access to the new two-way parent communication tool called Rooms (launching the week of Aug. 17).
The app features CCPS news, events and the ability to see the overall CCPS calendar, as well as school/center calendars. The app is available in the Apple/Google app stores. Search for Charles County PS (MD). For more information visit https://www.ccboe.com/page/mobile-app.

