It’s less than a month away! Time to get ready for Team BCPS Day 2018
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The perfect ending to Team BCPS Day 2018? Free tickets for BCPS employees to Towson Univ. basketball game
TOWSON, MD – The Tigers of Towson University are joining in the celebration of Baltimore County Public Schools Team BCPS Day (Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018) by offering free tickets to BCPS employees and their family members for the Towson Tigers game against rival Hofstra University.
On Team BCPS Day each year, BCPS students, staff, alumni, and community partners wear blue and share photos on social media to celebrate the school system’s unity and impact. At their 7 p.m. game on Jan. 11, the Towson Tigers join in the celebration by hosting Educators Appreciation Night. In addition to the basketball game, the evening will feature special on-court recognition of Team BCPS members and the participation of a BCPS JROTC Color Guard for the national anthem.
Each BCPS employee can receive four complimentary tickets, and additional tickets can be purchased at a discounted $5 price. Tickets are available now and can be obtained by calling 1-855-TU-TIGER (1-855-888-4437), emailing 4tigertix@towson.edu, or presenting a copy of the event flyer at the SECU Arena Ticket Office.
The event is sponsored by MedStar Sports Medicine, Under Armour, NewDay USA, and the Towson Tigers.
Leading up to the game, on Jan. 8 and 9, members of the Towson University men’s and women’s basketball teams, and Doc the TU Mascot, will visit two BCPS schools. In keeping with the BCPS systemwide emphasis on literacy across all content areas, BCPS students will prepare for the visit by writing about their goals for 2018. The Towson University student-athletes will come prepared to share their aspirations for the new year and to talk about the importance of setting and keeping goals.
These events are part of an ongoing partnership between Towson University Athletics and Baltimore County Public Schools. Last month, Towson football provided free transportation, admission, and meal vouchers so that hundreds of BCPS JROTC members could attend a Military Appreciation Day game against Rhode Island. Next month, Towson basketball will do the same for a Military Appreciation Day game against Elon on Saturday, Jan. 27.
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Time for fingers on keyboards: 21st Annual BCPS Middle School Writing Contest accepting entries
TOWSON, MD. – Blank screens and blank pages are waiting to be filled with carefully chosen words. Baltimore County Public Schools middle school students have just about one month to prepare their entries for the 21st Annual Middle School Writing Contest.
The deadline for entries is Friday, January 19, 2018. Winners will be notified in April and invited to attend a special awards ceremony.
The contest is sponsored each year by the Senior Literary Arts Class of George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology and is open to all BCPS students in Grades 6 – 8. Young writers are asked to submit their best and most polished works of poetry, fiction, and/or personal essay.
The contest rules are that:
- All submissions must be accompanied by a submission cover sheet.
- Students may submit only one entry per genre and must include a separate cover sheet for each submission.
- All submissions must be in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, and double-spaced.
- All works must have a title. (Make it catchy, please!)
- Each page must be numbered and include the writer's last name.
- Poetry must be no longer than 50 lines.
- Personal essay and fiction must be no longer than 10 double-spaced pages.
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Maryland 529 college savings program to host parent information meetings at 5 BCPS schools: Parents can learn how to save for children’s education
What: Maryland 529 – formerly the College Savings Plans of Maryland – has scheduled Parent Information Night meetings in early 2018 at five Baltimore County middle schools. The meetings are open to all Baltimore County parents who are considering a college education for their children.
When & Where:
All meetings will begin at 7 p.m. on the dates and at the locations listed below.Tuesday, January 23:
Catonsville Middle School, 2301 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville 21228Wednesday, January 31:
Sparrows Point Middle School, 7400 North Point Rd., Edgemere 21219Wednesday, February 21:
Pikesville Middle School, 7701 Seven Mile La., Pikesville 21208Wednesday, February 28:
Parkville Middle School, 8711 Avondale Rd., Parkville 21234Wednesday, March 28:
Cockeysville Middle School, 10401 Greenside Dr., Cockeysville 21030Background: Maryland 529 offers two plans to help families save for college. The Maryland Prepaid College Trust allows participants to lock in tomorrow’s tuition at today’s prices and offers the security of a Maryland Legislative Guarantee. The Maryland College Investment Plan offers a variety of different investment portfolios managed by T. Rowe Price. Both plans also offer state and federal tax benefits.
The plans’ Parent Information Nights offer information and application materials and are open to anyone interested in saving for a future college education. For more information, contact the program at 1-888-4MD-GRAD or at https://maryland529.com/.
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“Snax with Max” teaches wellness and math: Vignettes available to watch online
TOWSON, MD – Host Angela Cassano, a culinary arts instructor at Sollers Point Technical High School, and puppeteer Alex Mueller, instrumental music teacher at Riderwood and Warren elementary schools, are blending math and wellness together in a new video production called “Snax with Max.”
These 2-3 minute vignettes available online highlight how the puppet Math Max, a fan favorite from BCPS-TV’s weekly Math Homework Helpers show, has now entered the kitchen to see how much math is involved in cooking and wellness. The goal is to demonstrate fun recipes to entertain children while combining math facts and healthy nutrition tips that young people can understand. The kid-friendly topics so far include fractions, measurements and conversions, healthy afternoon snacks, food allergies, reading and understanding nutrition labels, and geometry.
The Snax with Max vignette series is a product of BCPS-TV in collaboration with the Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Wellness, Office of Mathematics, and Parent University.
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BCPS News Tips: through Jan. 6, 2018: Activities, events, and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Tuesday, Jan. 2
Hillcrest Grade 4 students are the music makers
What: Grade 4 exploratory music classes at Hillcrest Elementary will visit the school’s maker lab to collaborate, design, and create functional instruments. They will focus on the percussion instruments, such as strikers or shakers, making them from materials such as plastic containers, boxes, beads, dowels, yarn, duct tape, etc.
When: Tuesday – Friday, Jan. 2 – 5, at 11 a.m.
Where: Hillcrest Elementary School, 1500 Frederick Rd., 21228Contact: Jennifer Lynch or Jennifer Sloan, 410.887.0820Friday, Jan. 5
BCPS schools, students to be featured at Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase
What: The annual Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase brings together dance students from throughout the state for a day of dance workshops and an evening performance and All-State awards ceremony. Forty schools will participate including, from BCPS, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, Hereford High, Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, Parkville High, Perry Hall High, and Milford Mill Academy. Among the 25 All-State dancers who will be recognized are five BCPS students: Jada Clark, Tida Crippen, Chelsea Mitchell, and Alexandra Strouse of Carver Center; and Rachel Fiorini of Hereford High. The evening concert is open to the public. Admission will be charged.When: Friday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m.Where: Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., 21204Saturday, Jan. 6
Catonsville High team in It’s Academic playoffs
What: Catonsville High juniors David Dzingeleski, Adam Fu, and Robbie Gorey defeated strong teams from Atholton and Gov. Thomas Johnson High Schools to clinch a spot in this year’s It’s Academic playoffs. The opening match will be broadcast on WJZ-TV on this day.
When: Saturday, Jan. 6 at 10 a.m.Where: on WJZ-TVContact: Matthew Ames or Jo-Ellen O’Dell (jodell@bcps.org), 410.887.0808ONGOING!
Time for fingers on keyboards: 21st Annual BCPS Middle School Writing Contest accepting entries
What: Baltimore County Public Schools middle school students have just about one month to prepare their entries for the 21st Annual Middle School Writing Contest. The contest is sponsored each year by the Senior Literary Arts Class of George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology and is open to all BCPS students in Grades 6 – 8. Young writers are asked to submit their best and most polished works of poetry, fiction, and/or personal essay. The contest rules are that:- All submissions must be accompanied by a submission cover sheet.
- Students may submit only one entry per genre and must include a separate cover sheet for each submission.
- All submissions must be in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, and double-spaced.
- All works must have a title. (Make it catchy, please!)
- Each page must be numbered and include the writer's last name.
- Poetry must be no longer than 50 lines.
- Personal essay and fiction must be no longer than 10 double-spaced pages.
Seneca Elementary begins a kindness club
What: Seneca Elementary School has launched a kindness club for students in Grades 3 - 5. So far, Operation Kindness has met to create and deliver holiday cards and messages to local police and fire officers. Later in the year, the "agents of kindness" plan to collect supplies for U.S. troops. Plans are in the works to help other organizations as well, such as St. Jude's. The group meets weekly after school. When: Please contact the school for specific dates and times. Where: Seneca Elementary School, 545 Carrollwood Rd., 21220Contact: Jason Feiler or Erin Entwistle, 410.887.5945UPCOMING!
Applications will be available in January for the BCPS Scholarship Loan Program
What: The BCPS Scholarship Loan Program is designed to encourage new BCPS graduates to consider a professional career in education. After earning a degree from an approved Maryland teacher education program, these former students will return to BCPS as teachers and role models for students. Four graduating BCPS seniors accepted as scholarship loan recipients will receive $4,000 per year for up to four years. The award may be used for tuition, fees, books, or educational supplies. Renewal awards are automatic, pending transcript verification of GPA (in good academic standing) and full-time status. More information and applications will be available in January through high school counselors and the BCPS website. The deadline for the scholarship loan application is Friday, March 30, 2018. Contact: Carla Simons, 443.809.4147/5768Southwest Area Education Advisory Council Meeting
What: The Board of Education’s area education advisory councils hold meetings to discuss timely issues facing Baltimore County Public Schools. At this meeting of the Southwest Area Education Advisory Council, the district’s restorative practices programs will be discussed.
When: Monday, Jan. 8, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Johnnycake Elementary School, 5910 Craigmont Rd., 21228Towson University student-athletes to visit BCPS schools
What: Members of the Towson University men’s and women’s basketball teams, and Doc the TU Mascot, will visit two BCPS schools. In keeping with the BCPS systemwide emphasis on literacy across all content areas, BCPS students will prepare for the visit by writing about their goals for 2018. The Towson University student-athletes will come prepared to share their aspirations for the new year and to talk about the importance of setting and keeping goals.
When: Monday, Jan. 8, and Tuesday, Jan. 9Where: To be announcedContact: Michael Bennett, 443-809-8923Parent University event: Family Code Night to take place at Martin Boulevard Elementary
What: At this free Parent University event, parents and students (Grades PreK – 5) are invited to experience computer programming together. Please register online or by calling Rai Cary at 443.809.4496. Be on the lookout for more Parent University Family Code Nights being scheduled across the county. When: Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Martin Boulevard Elementary School, 210 Riverton Rd., 21220 Contact: Rai Cary, 443.809.4496Get out the blue! Team BCPS Day is coming!!
What: Every year, on the second Thursday of January, BCPS celebrates Team BCPS Day. Students, teachers, administrators, staff, alumni, business partners, and other members of Team BCPS take photos wearing blue clothing and share those images on social media using #BCPSblue. Awards will be given for images in various categories including youngest/oldest Team BCPS member, image sent from farthest away, most Team BCPS spirit, and more. Be creative! Show us your Team BCPS pride! It’s a day to celebrate the quality and impact of BCPS schools.
When: Thursday, Jan. 11, all dayContact: Dept. of Communications and Community Outreach, 443.809.5908The perfect ending to Team BCPS Day 2018? Free tickets for BCPS employees to Towson University basketball game
What: The Tigers of Towson University are joining in the celebration of Baltimore County Public Schools Team BCPS Day by offering free tickets to BCPS employees and their family members for the Towson Tigers men’s basketball game against rival Hofstra University. In addition to the basketball game, Educators Appreciation Night will feature special on-court recognition of Team BCPS members and the participation of a BCPS JROTC Color Guard for the national anthem. Each BCPS employee can receive four complimentary tickets, and additional tickets can be purchased at a discounted $5 price. Tickets are available now and can be obtained by calling 1-855-TU-TIGER (1-855-888-4437), emailing 4tigertix@towson.edu, or presenting a copy of the event flyer at the SECU Arena Ticket Office.When: Thursday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m.Where: SECU Arena at Towson UniversityContact: Michael Bennett, 443-809-8923Middle school students present honors concert
What: More than 270 of Baltimore County's finest student musicians will perform at the annual Baltimore County Public Schools Middle School Honors Concert. Conductors for the concert include music teachers Carlos Castrillon (DeMatha High School), directing the Honor Band; Robin Paige (Baltimore City Public Schools), directing the Honors Chorus; and Lori Whitford (Calvert County Public Schools), directing the Honors Orchestra. Dr. Penelope Martin-Knox, BCPS community superintendent for zone 4 and a former instrumental music teacher, will serve as the event emcee. There is no charge for the concert, and tickets are not required.When: Saturday, Jan. 20, at 1:30 p.m.Where: Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Rd., 21236Contact: Office of Music and Dance, 443.809.4024Career and Technology Job Fair to be held
What: Individuals interested in teaching in a BCPS Career and Technology Education program are encourages to attend a CTE Recruitment Session. BCPS is seeking candidates to teach construction management, nursing, carpentry, electrical, culinary arts, CISCO, automotive services, technology education, engineering, business education, school to career, and family and consumer services (food and nutrition).When: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, from 4 – 6 p.m. (snow date: Jan. 30)
Where: Loch Raven High School, 1212 Cowpens Ave., 21286Contact: Tiffany Harris, 443.809.4453Parents invited to learn more about Maryland 529 college savings program
What:Maryland 529– formerly the College Savings Plans of Maryland – is inviting parents to attend Parent Information Night meetings to learn more about ways to save for college.
When & Where:
All meetings will begin at 7 p.m. on the dates and at the locations listed below.
Tuesday, January 23:
Catonsville Middle School, 2301 Edmondson Ave., 21228
Wednesday, January 31:
Sparrows Point Middle School, 7400 North Point Rd., 21219
Wednesday, February 21:
Pikesville Middle School, 7701 Seven Mile La., Pikesville 21208
Wednesday, February 28:
Parkville Middle School, 8711 Avondale Rd., Parkville 21234
Wednesday, March 28:
Cockeysville Middle School, 10401 Greenside Dr., Cockeysville 21030Contact: 1.888.4MD.GRAD
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New episode of “Parent University” focuses on literacy: Highlights classroom instruction, personal literacy journeys, local library resources
TOWSON, MD. – The newest episode of “Parent University,” now broadcasting on BCPS-TV and available online, explores literacy from a variety of angles.
The episode features a visit to Pikesville High School where Erin Haroth, English department chair, explains what authentic literacy means and how the school is reinforcing it through classroom instruction in all subject areas. A Grade 11 student, Astrid, discusses how the instruction is now more interactive and impactful. Megan Thomas, special education chair, talks about the importance of reading assignments that are relevant to students. And library media specialist Jennifer Meltzer explains the role of the school library in supporting student research and nurturing students’ love of reading.
The show’s next stop is Deep Creek Middle School where several staff members and a student share their varied personal literacy journeys and describe the books that helped them become avid readers. The school is represented by Faith, a Grade 8 student; Lisa Bell, English department chair; Alyssa Prudente, a social studies teacher; Meredith Rolka, assistant principal; and Luke Sinkler, behavioral interventionist.
Finally the show highlights some of the many “non-book” resources offered by Baltimore County Public Library branches. Jessica Woods, librarian III at the BCPS North Point Branch, introduces readalong books (that come with CDs or cassettes), “box” books (with integrated audio), playaways (audio books), launch pads (tablets that link to BCPL databases), and Chromebooks – all of which can be checked out from local branches.
The Parent University show is hosted by Sue Hahn, a program specialist in the BCPS Office of Family and Community Engagement. Now in its fourth season, “Parent University” provides educational content for parents and caregivers as well as fun and family-oriented field trips and events available in the greater Baltimore County area.
The show is one facet of the larger Parent University, which offers in-person workshops throughout the community as well as online resources and videos to meet the unique needs of families with school-age children.
BCPS-TV, the school system’s television station, produces a new episode of “Parent University" roughly every two weeks during the school year. The show is available online and may be viewed at 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily, and 12:00 p.m. each day except Sunday. BCPS-TV may be found on Comcast Cable Channel 73 and Verizon FiOS Channel 34 in Baltimore County.
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BCPS schools, students to be featured at Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase
TOWSON, MD — The annual Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase on Friday, Jan. 5, at Goucher College will bring together dance students from throughout the state for a day of dance workshops and an evening performance and awards ceremony. Forty schools will participate including, from Baltimore County Public Schools, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, Hereford High, Milford Mill Academy, Parkville High, Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, and Perry Hall High.
Among the 25 All-State dancers who will be recognized during the evening’s award ceremony are BCPS students Jada Clark, Tida Crippen, Chelsea Mitchell, and Alexandra Strouse of Carver Center; and Rachel Fiorini of Hereford High. Morgan Young of Hereford High will receive an honorable mention award.
The evening concert will begin at 5 p.m. and will be held at Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., 21204. It is open to the public, and admission will be charged. The following pieces performed by BCPS students are part of the evening’s program:
“C on a Cellular Level” – Milford Mill Academy
Instructor and Choreographer: Christen Svingos Douglass
Music: “Suite for Strings” (from “Psycho”) – The Countdown Singers
Dancers: Justin Allen, Amirah Carroll, Alliyah Dabo, Rachel Harris, Janae Johnson, Isaiah Laws, Kinah Mack, Jade Matthews, Sabrina Munroe Bridget Otoo, Maya Robinson, Lauren Ross, Tyniah Terry, Diarra Von Hendricks“Moving Women” – Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts
Instructor: Claire Sweet Choreographer: Dr. Adrienne Clancy (Guest)
Music: “All Names” – Jun Miyake
Dancers: Paige Adams, Brooke Blankenship, Hanna Bold, Ashley Cerny , Chardé DeLestre, Nyda DiIorio, Emily Fitch, Samantha Gerke, Alyssa Henderson, Jessica Kirkner, Destinie Mayo, Allison McConnell, Abagale Neuberger, August Nichols, Kimberly Peary, Madison Ruhling, April Ulrich, Madison Zink“Exit Strategy” – George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
Instructor and Choreographer: Stephanie Powell
Music: “Exit, Run 44” – Ezio Bosso
Dancers: Bri’Asha Aldridge, Brooke Altman, Jayson Britton, Antonio Cain, Miahnna Catlett, Damia Coles, Xavier Easter, Sage Evans-Rainey, Taylor Ford, Hydeia Hall, Sasha Hopkins, Nija Maple, Carldine Smith, Dora Stancheva, Shayla Thomas“Stand Ready” – Parkville High School
Instructor and Choreographer: Meghan Bulls
Music: “When the Day Comes” – Nico & VinzDancers: Lolade Ajose, Stevie Boykin, Gabrielle Carter, Isabel Causey , Lindsey Delosier, Lauren Hartzell, Jarrett Heath, Destiny Jenkins, Dasia Lee, Feavy Marcelino, Nicholas Peacock, Kelley Reich, Kaija Simms, Naila Smith, Tiah Smith“Innovation vs. Instinct” – Perry Hall High School
Instructor: Sarah Soule Walters
Choreographers: Sarah Soule Walters and Dancers
Music: “Revolt” – Nathan Lanier
Dancers: Reyna Carre, Natalie Cook, Alexandra Day, Sofia Dean, Kristine Escoto, Alyssa Hecht, Emily Hershey, Francheska Querol, Ana Reyes, Domenica Rocha, Alexandra Tamulevich, Tia Tran, Zhaoshan Wang“Carry Me” – Hereford High School
Instructor: Erin Norton Choreographer: Rachel Fiorini (Student)
Music: “Will You Be There” – Boyce Avenue (Originally Composed by Michael Jackson)
Dancers: Katelyn Dixon, Rachel Fiorini, Dominique Henry, Bella Sheckells, Katrina Villanueva, Morgan Young, Esther Yu
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Student film, poster entries accepted now for 2018 BCPS Film Expo
TOWSON – Enough with the sequels already! Isn’t it time for some great new American films? Let’s see if a Baltimore County Public Schools student can create one.
High school and middle school student filmmakers are invited to enter their work in the 2018 BCPS Film Expo. Students also can compete to design a poster to promote the film expo.
A diverse panel of judges will evaluate each high school entry and select first, second, third place, and honorable mention awards to be given in five categories including: live action narratives, documentary films, animation, experimental films, and animated GIFs. Middle School entries also will compete for first, second, third place, and honorable mention awards. The BCPS Film Expo is a collaboration between the BCPS Offices of Visual Arts, Digital Learning, and Career and Technology Education, and is made possible in part by the sponsorship of The Education Foundation of BCPS.
Students interested in submitting films or GIFs should register first through a sponsoring art teacher. Only five (live action narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental) films and five GIFs will be accepted per high school. All submissions are limited to 10 minutes in length, and they must conform to the BCPS code of ethics and standards of acceptable use and propriety. All copyrighted music and images featured in the films must be properly licensed. More information including submission requirements, guidelines, registration, tutorials, and resources are available on the BCPS Film Expo website. The deadline for film/GIF entries is Friday, Feb. 9.
Poster entries also must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 9, and should be emailed to Alex Garove at agarove@bcps.org. Posters must include the following: BCPS FILM EXPO 2018, Thursday, April 12th, At the Historic Senator Theater, 5 – 9 p.m., bcpsfilmexpo.org, and the film expo logo. Entries should be submitted as .tiff files, and the posters should be at least 12” x 18” at 300 ppi.
The culmination of the competition will be a film showing and awards ceremony on Thursday, April 12, from 5 – 9 p.m. at the Historic Senator Theater in Baltimore.
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Baltimore County students, schools, educators continue demonstrating excellence, earning honors
TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County Public Schools is starting the year off right, with a look back at the many awards earned by schools, staff, and students from October through December 2017.
“It is no wonder that more and more families are choosing our schools, given the talent and promise of our hard-working staff, leaders, and students,” said BCPS Interim Superintendent Verletta White. “I am so proud of the Team BCPS commitment to academic excellence.”
West Towson Elementary School was named the 24th Maryland Blue Ribbon School in BCPS. The Maryland Association of Boards of Education inducted Charles McDaniels, Jr., member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County, as its president, and Superintendent White earned the NAACP of Baltimore County Excellence in Education Award.
Additional awards included the following:
Student Honors
- The Dulaney Sequel, a creative arts magazine produced by Dulaney High students, earned a Student Work Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.
- BCPS students demonstrated college-level achievement by earning 1,888 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Awards. The awards are based on achievement on the College Board’s AP exams administered in May 2017.
- Hereford High School teacher Weston Fellows and his radio and TV engineering students were named Maryland winners in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, a program that encourages students to solve real-world issues in their community using classroom skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Their prize is a $25,000 technology package for the school.
- Teams from Eastern Technical High School, Hereford High School, and Hereford Middle School captured nine of 12 awards at Hereford Zone Robotics’ 6th annual Stampede VEX Robotics Event.
- Sixty-two Baltimore County Public Schools students were selected by audition to participate in the Maryland Music Educators Association’s Junior and Senior All-State Choirs, Bands, and Orchestras. In addition to their statewide honors, two of the students – Jenna Sciuto, an alto vocalist from Perry Hall High School, and Vincent Igusa, a bassoonist from Towson High School – were selected by audition for participation in the 2017 All-National Honors Ensembles.
- A team of Randallstown High School students – Re'Niya Avery, Saniya Holmes, Aaliyah Philippe-Auguste, and Adaora Umeadi – won Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger’s fourth annual high school App Challenge.
- Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts Grade 11 student Kayla Burroughs was named Student of the Year by the Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities.
- Eight art teachers from seven schools were honored by the Maryland Art Education Association, including Rachel Valsing from Towson High School, who was named Maryland State Art Educator of the Year.
- Maria Everett, secondary mathematics coordinator, was elected second vice president of NCSM, a national organization of mathematics education leaders.
- Four Baltimore County Public Schools teachers were among the 55 recipients of the inaugural Bright Ideas Teachers’ Grants program from Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE).
- Heather Lageman, executive director of leadership development, was appointed to the Governor’s P-20 Leadership Council of Maryland and the Governor's Cybersecurity and Information Technology Task Force as well as chair of the Learning Forward Foundation and president of the Learning Forward Maryland Affiliate.
- Ridge Ruxton School art teacher Patricia Lane-Forster was named 2017 Teacher of the Year by the Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities. Dulaney High School technology education teacher Wanda Brown received the Chairperson’s Special Award.
- Warren Elementary School was named a 2017 State School of Character by the Maryland Center for Character Education at Stevenson University.
- Niche named seven BCPS high schools as among the region’s best: Catonsville, Dulaney, Eastern Technical, Hereford, and Towson high schools, George W. Carver Center for Arts and Technology, and Western School of Technology and Environmental Science. The schools were graded on a range of factors including academics, college preparation, extracurricular activities, and diversity.
- Timber Grove Elementary School and Deer Park Middle Magnet School each received a $1,000 donation from the Baltimore County Retired School Personnel Association, which will allow them to purchase additional books for their libraries.
- Lansdowne Middle School was named a model school by Ascend Math in recognition of its success in helping students progress in mathematics learning.
- The Chesapeake Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association presented eight awards to BCPS for the quality of its communications efforts.
- Community members led the boundary change process for the new northeast area elementary school and Lansdowne Elementary School.
- Interim Superintendent Verletta White hosted a five-part Learning and Listening Tour throughout the county for informal conversations with students, families, community members, and staff.
- BCPS and Baltimore County Public Library offered open access to public library resources for all students through new Student Accounts, without late fees, in an expansion of the S.A.I.L. (Students Achieve in Libraries) partnership.
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Baltimore County is about to get the blues. And we could not be happier!: Stakeholders invited to wear blue on Team BCPS Day
TOWSON, MD — On Team BCPS Day 2018 – Thursday, Jan. 11 – Baltimore County Public Schools invites all of its stakeholders to wear blue to show pride in the school system and to share photos on social media (using #BCPSblue).
As in past years, students, teachers, staff, alumni, business partners, neighbors, area colleges, and more are encouraged to participate.
Awards will be given in a wide range of categories, such as:
- best staff group
- best legacy (alumni who work for BCPS)
- favorite nonhuman Team BCPS members (last year one of the winners was a pet pig)
- best staff video
- most far-flung (last year that was a former staff person now teaching in Abu Dhabi – 7,005 miles away)
- best hair
- best music video
- best use of drone
- largest group
- newest member of Team BCPS (future students)
- best multilingual spirit
- best embodiment of Team BCPS
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Help identify the 2018 Baltimore County Young Woman of the Year
TOWSON, MD — Join high school principals and others across Baltimore County Public Schools in identifying nominees for the title of 2018 Baltimore County Young Woman of the Year.
The honor, which is determined by the Baltimore County Commission for Women, is one of several that recognizes women across Baltimore County for their outstanding contributions to the community. The annual awards program is in its 36th year.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 12, 2018, and both information and nomination forms may be accessed at the Commission for Women’s website. Awards will be presented in March 2018.
Nominees for “Young Woman of the Year” must be high school seniors in Baltimore County who have made contributions in the community to further the interest of Baltimore County women and families. While BCPS educators are encouraged to nominate deserving students, the program is open to the public for nominations as well.
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BCPS schools, students to be featured at this Friday’s Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase
What: The annual Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase will bring together dance students from throughout the state for a day of dance workshops and an evening performance and awards ceremony. Forty schools will participate including, from Baltimore County Public Schools, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, Hereford High, Milford Mill Academy, Parkville High, Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, and Perry Hall High. Among the 25 All-State dancers who will be recognized during the evening’s award ceremony are BCPS students Jada Clark, Tida Crippen, Chelsea Mitchell, and Alexandra Strouse of Carver Center; and Rachel Fiorini of Hereford High. Morgan Young of Hereford High will receive an honorable mention award. The evening performance will be open to the public, and admission will be charged.
When: Friday, Jan. 5. The evening concert will begin at 5:30 p.m. (The box office will open at 5 p.m.)Where: Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., 21204
Additional information:
The following pieces performed by BCPS students are part of the evening’s program:
“C on a Cellular Level" – Milford Mill Academy
Instructor and Choreographer: Christen Svingos Douglass
Music: “Suite for Strings" (from “Psycho") – The Countdown Singers
Dancers: Justin Allen, Amirah Carroll, Alliyah Dabo, Rachel Harris, Janae Johnson, Isaiah Laws, Kinah Mack, Jade Matthews, Sabrina Munroe Bridget Otoo, Maya Robinson, Lauren Ross, Tyniah Terry, Diarra Von Hendricks
“Moving Women" – Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts
Instructor: Claire Sweet Choreographer: Dr. Adrienne Clancy (Guest)
Music: “All Names" – Jun Miyake
Dancers: Paige Adams, Brooke Blankenship, Hanna Bold, Ashley Cerny , Chardé DeLestre, Nyda DiIorio, Emily Fitch, Samantha Gerke, Alyssa Henderson, Jessica Kirkner, Destinie Mayo, Allison McConnell, Abagale Neuberger, August Nichols, Kimberly Peary, Madison Ruhling, April Ulrich, Madison Zink
“Exit Strategy" – George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
Instructor and Choreographer: Stephanie Powell
Music: “Exit, Run 44" – Ezio Bosso
Dancers: Bri’Asha Aldridge, Brooke Altman, Jayson Britton, Antonio Cain, Miahnna Catlett, Damia Coles, Xavier Easter, Sage Evans-Rainey, Taylor Ford, Hydeia Hall, Sasha Hopkins, Nija Maple, Carldine Smith, Dora Stancheva, Shayla Thomas
“Stand Ready" – Parkville High School
Instructor and Choreographer: Meghan Bulls
Music: “When the Day Comes" – Nico & Vinz
Dancers: Lolade Ajose, Stevie Boykin, Gabrielle Carter, Isabel Causey , Lindsey Delosier, Lauren Hartzell, Jarrett Heath, Destiny Jenkins, Dasia Lee, Feavy Marcelino, Nicholas Peacock, Kelley Reich, Kaija Simms, Naila Smith, Tiah Smith“Innovation vs. Instinct" – Perry Hall High School
Instructor: Sarah Soule Walters
Choreographers: Sarah Soule Walters and Dancers
Music: “Revolt" – Nathan Lanier
Dancers: Reyna Carre, Natalie Cook, Alexandra Day, Sofia Dean, Kristine Escoto, Alyssa Hecht, Emily Hershey, Francheska Querol, Ana Reyes, Domenica Rocha, Alexandra Tamulevich, Tia Tran, Zhaoshan Wang
“Carry Me" – Hereford High School
Instructor: Erin Norton Choreographer: Rachel Fiorini (Student)
Music: “Will You Be There" – Boyce Avenue (Originally Composed by Michael Jackson)
Dancers: Katelyn Dixon, Rachel Fiorini, Dominique Henry, Bella Sheckells, Katrina Villanueva, Morgan Young, Esther Yu
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Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, January 9
TOWSON – The Board of Education will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at its Greenwood Campus, 6901 N. Charles Street, Building E, Towson, Maryland 21204.
The Board’s Building and Contracts Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Immediately following the Building and Contracts Committee meeting, the full Board will receive a report on Dundalk Elementary School‘s structural design. The Board’s regular open session will begin at approximately 5 p.m. The Board will then meet in closed session as permitted by law. The open session will reconvene at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend all of the Board’s open sessions.
The school system is committed to accessible communication with its stakeholders. Accordingly, all Board of Education meetings are live-streamed and can be viewed on the BCPS website.
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Overlea High School afternoon and evening activities cancelled
TOWSON, MD – Due to a water main break in the area, all afternoon and evening activities held at Overlea High School, 5401 Kenwood Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206, will be cancelled on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.
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Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase postponed until Jan. 19: Evening performance to feature dancers from six BCPS schools
“What:“ The annual Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase will bring together dance students from throughout the state for a day of dance workshops and an evening performance and awards ceremony. (The event, originally scheduled for Friday, Jan. 5, was postponed due to inclement weather challenges.) Forty schools will participate including, from Baltimore County Public Schools, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, Hereford High, Milford Mill Academy, Parkville High, Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, and Perry Hall High. Among the 25 All-State dancers who will be recognized during the evening’s award ceremony are BCPS students Jada Clark, Tida Crippen, Chelsea Mitchell, and Alexandra Strouse of Carver Center; and Rachel Fiorini of Hereford High. Morgan Young of Hereford High will receive an honorable mention award. The evening performance will be open to the public, and admission will be charged.
“When:“ Friday, Jan. 19. The evening concert will begin at 5:30 p.m. (The box office will open at 5 p.m.)
“Where: “ Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., 21204
Additional information:
The following pieces performed by BCPS students are part of the evening’s program:
“C on a Cellular Level" – Milford Mill Academy“
Instructor and Choreographer: Christen Svingos Douglass
Music: “Suite for Strings" (from “Psycho") – The Countdown Singers
Dancers: Justin Allen, Amirah Carroll, Alliyah Dabo, Rachel Harris, Janae Johnson, Isaiah Laws, Kinah Mack, Jade Matthews, Sabrina Munroe Bridget Otoo, Maya Robinson, Lauren Ross, Tyniah Terry, Diarra Von Hendricks
““Moving Women" – Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts“
Instructor: Claire Sweet Choreographer: Dr. Adrienne Clancy (Guest)
Music: “All Names" – Jun Miyake
Dancers: Paige Adams, Brooke Blankenship, Hanna Bold, Ashley Cerny , Chardé DeLestre, Nyda DiIorio, Emily Fitch, Samantha Gerke, Alyssa Henderson, Jessica Kirkner, Destinie Mayo, Allison McConnell, Abagale Neuberger, August Nichols, Kimberly Peary, Madison Ruhling, April Ulrich, Madison Zink
““Exit Strategy" – George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology“
Instructor and Choreographer: Stephanie Powell
Music: “Exit, Run 44" – Ezio Bosso
Dancers: Bri’Asha Aldridge, Brooke Altman, Jayson Britton, Antonio Cain, Miahnna Catlett, Damia Coles, Xavier Easter, Sage Evans-Rainey, Taylor Ford, Hydeia Hall, Sasha Hopkins, Nija Maple, Carldine Smith, Dora Stancheva, Shayla Thomas
““Stand Ready" – Parkville High School“
Instructor and Choreographer: Meghan Bulls
Music: “When the Day Comes" – Nico & Vinz
Dancers: Lolade Ajose, Stevie Boykin, Gabrielle Carter, Isabel Causey , Lindsey Delosier, Lauren Hartzell, Jarrett Heath, Destiny Jenkins, Dasia Lee, Feavy Marcelino, Nicholas Peacock, Kelley Reich, Kaija Simms, Naila Smith, Tiah Smith““Innovation vs. Instinct" – Perry Hall High School“
Instructor: Sarah Soule Walters
Choreographers: Sarah Soule Walters and Dancers
Music: “Revolt" – Nathan Lanier
Dancers: Reyna Carre, Natalie Cook, Alexandra Day, Sofia Dean, Kristine Escoto, Alyssa Hecht, Emily Hershey, Francheska Querol, Ana Reyes, Domenica Rocha, Alexandra Tamulevich, Tia Tran, Zhaoshan Wang
““Carry Me" – Hereford High School“
Instructor: Erin Norton Choreographer: Rachel Fiorini (Student)
Music: “Will You Be There" – Boyce Avenue (Originally Composed by Michael Jackson)
Dancers: Katelyn Dixon, Rachel Fiorini, Dominique Henry, Bella Sheckells, Katrina Villanueva, Morgan Young, Esther Yu
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BCPS News Tips: Jan. 6 - 13, 2018: Activities, events, and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Saturday, Jan. 6
Catonsville High team in It’s Academic playoffs
What: Catonsville High juniors David Dzingeleski, Adam Fu, and Robbie Gorey defeated strong teams from Atholton and Gov. Thomas Johnson High Schools to clinch a spot in this year’s It’s Academic playoffs. The opening match will be broadcast on WJZ-TV on this day.
When: Saturday, Jan. 6 at 10 a.m.Where: on WJZ-TVContact: Matthew Ames or Jo-Ellen O’Dell (jodell@bcps.org), 410.887.0808Monday, Jan. 8
Southwest Area Education Advisory Council Meeting
What: The Board of Education’s area education advisory councils hold meetings to discuss timely issues facing Baltimore County Public Schools. At this meeting of the Southwest Area Education Advisory Council, the district’s restorative practices programs will be discussed.
When: Monday, Jan. 8, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Johnnycake Elementary School, 5910 Craigmont Rd., 21228Towson University student-athletes to visit BCPS schools
What: Members of the Towson University men’s and women’s basketball teams, and Doc the TU Mascot, will visit two BCPS schools. In keeping with the BCPS systemwide emphasis on literacy across all content areas, BCPS students will prepare for the visit by writing about their goals for 2018. The Towson University student-athletes will come prepared to share their aspirations for the new year and to talk about the importance of setting and keeping goals.
When & Where:
Monday, Jan. 8, from 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Johnnycake Elementary School, 5910 Craigmont Rd., 21228
Tuesday, Jan. 9, from 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Perry Hall Elementary School, 9021 Belair Rd., 21236
Contact: Michael Bennett, 443-809-8923
Wednesday, Jan. 10
Parent University event: Family Code Night to take place at Martin Boulevard Elementary
What: At this free Parent University event, parents and students (Grades PreK – 5) are invited to experience computer programming together. Please register online or by calling Rai Cary at 443.809.4496. Be on the lookout for more Parent University Family Code Nights being scheduled across the county. When: Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Martin Boulevard Elementary School, 210 Riverton Rd., 21220 Contact: Rai Cary, 443.809.4496Thursday, Jan. 11
Get out the blue! Team BCPS Day is coming!!
What: Every year, on the second Thursday of January, BCPS celebrates Team BCPS Day. Students, teachers, administrators, staff, alumni, business partners, and other members of Team BCPS take photos wearing blue clothing and share those images on social media using #BCPSblue. Awards will be given for images in various categories including youngest/oldest Team BCPS member, image sent from farthest away, most Team BCPS spirit, and more. Be creative! Show us your Team BCPS pride! It’s a day to celebrate the quality and impact of BCPS schools.
When: Thursday, Jan. 11, all dayContact: Dept. of Communications and Community Outreach, 443.809.5908Padonia International Elementary celebrates Team BCPS Day with art display
What: In preparation for the Team BCPS Day celebration, Padonia International Elementary School staff and students have reflected on what they love most about our school and community. The compiled artworks and statements will be on display. When: Beginning Thursday, Jan. 11Where: Padonia Elementary School, 9834 Greenside Drive Cockeysville, MD 21030Contact: Melissa DiDonato or Julia Capallo, 410.887.7646Library Night for Owings Mills Elementary
What: Owings Mills Elementary School students and their families are invited to participate in Library Night at the local public library branch. The evening will feature a display of student art work, a performance by students, and teachers reading to students. When: Thursday, Jan. 11, from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Owings Mills Branch of Baltimore County Public Library, 10302 Grand Central Ave., 21117Contact: Chester Scott or Lisa Fletcher, 410.887.1710The perfect ending to Team BCPS Day 2018? Free tickets for BCPS employees to Towson University basketball game
What: The Tigers of Towson University are joining in the celebration of Baltimore County Public Schools Team BCPS Day by offering free tickets to BCPS employees and their family members for the Towson Tigers men’s basketball game against rival Hofstra University. In addition to the basketball game, Educators Appreciation Night will feature special on-court recognition of Team BCPS members and the participation of a BCPS JROTC Color Guard for the national anthem. Each BCPS employee can receive four complimentary tickets, and additional tickets can be purchased at a discounted $5 price. Tickets are available now and can be obtained by calling 1-855-TU-TIGER (1-855-888-4437), emailing 4tigertix@towson.edu, or presenting a copy of the event flyer at the SECU Arena Ticket Office.When: Thursday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m.Where: SECU Arena at Towson UniversityContact: Michael Bennett, 443.809.8923Friday, Jan. 12
Deadline to nominate candidates for 2018 Baltimore County Young Woman of the Year
What: Join high school principals and others across Baltimore County Public Schools in identifying nominees for the title of 2018 Baltimore County Young Woman of the Year. The honor, which is determined by the Baltimore County Commission for Women, is one of several that recognizes women across Baltimore County for their outstanding contributions to the community. The annual awards program is in its 36th year. Both information and nomination forms may be accessed at the Commission for Women’s website. Awards will be presented in March 2018. Nominees for “Young Woman of the Year" must be high school seniors in Baltimore County who have made contributions in the community to further the interest of Baltimore County women and families. While BCPS educators are encouraged to nominate deserving students, the program is open to the public for nominations as well.
When: Deadline for nominations is Friday, Jan. 12ONGOING!
Time for fingers on keyboards: 21st Annual BCPS Middle School Writing Contest accepting entries
What: Baltimore County Public Schools middle school students have just a few weeks remaining to prepare their entries for the 21st Annual Middle School Writing Contest. The contest is sponsored each year by the Senior Literary Arts Class of George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology and is open to all BCPS students in Grades 6 – 8. Young writers are asked to submit their best and most polished works of poetry, fiction, and/or personal essay. The contest rules are that:
- All submissions must be accompanied by a submission cover sheet.
- Students may submit only one entry per genre and must include a separate cover sheet for each submission.
- All submissions must be in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, and double-spaced.
- All works must have a title. (Make it catchy, please!)
- Each page must be numbered and include the writer's last name.
- Poetry must be no longer than 50 lines.
- Personal essay and fiction must be no longer than 10 double-spaced pages.
Seneca Elementary begins a kindness club
What: Seneca Elementary School has launched a kindness club for students in Grades 3 - 5. So far, Operation Kindness has met to create and deliver holiday cards and messages to local police and fire officers. Later in the year, the "agents of kindness" plan to collect supplies for U.S. troops. Plans are in the works to help other organizations as well, such as St. Jude's. The group meets weekly after school. When: Please contact the school for specific dates and times. Where: Seneca Elementary School, 545 Carrollwood Rd., 21220Contact: Jason Feiler or Erin Entwistle, 410.887.5945UPCOMING!
Applications will be available in January for the BCPS Scholarship Loan Program
What: The BCPS Scholarship Loan Program is designed to encourage new BCPS graduates to consider a professional career in education. After earning a degree from an approved Maryland teacher education program, these former students will return to BCPS as teachers and role models for students. Four graduating BCPS seniors accepted as scholarship loan recipients will receive $4,000 per year for up to four years. The award may be used for tuition, fees, books, or educational supplies. Renewal awards are automatic, pending transcript verification of GPA (in good academic standing) and full-time status. More information and applications will be available in January through high school counselors and the BCPS website. The deadline for the scholarship loan application is Friday, March 30. Contact: Carla Simons, 443.809.4147/5768BCPS schools, students to be featured at Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase
What: The annual Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase brings together dance students from throughout the state for a day of dance workshops and an evening performance and All-State awards ceremony. Forty schools will participate including, from BCPS, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, Hereford High, Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, Parkville High, Perry Hall High, and Milford Mill Academy. Among the 25 All-State dancers who will be recognized are five BCPS students: Jada Clark, Tida Crippen, Chelsea Mitchell, and Alexandra Strouse of Carver Center; and Rachel Fiorini of Hereford High. The evening concert is open to the public. Admission will be charged.When: Friday, Jan. 19, at 5:30 p.m.Where: Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., 21204Middle school students present honors concert
What: More than 270 of Baltimore County's finest student musicians will perform at the annual Baltimore County Public Schools Middle School Honors Concert. Conductors for the concert include music teachers Carlos Castrillon (DeMatha High School), directing the Honor Band; Robin Paige (Baltimore City Public Schools), directing the Honors Chorus; and Lori Whitford (Calvert County Public Schools), directing the Honors Orchestra. Dr. Penelope Martin-Knox, BCPS community superintendent for zone 4 and a former instrumental music teacher, will serve as the event emcee. There is no charge for the concert, and tickets are not required.When: Saturday, Jan. 20, at 1:30 p.m.Where: Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Rd., 21236Contact: Office of Music and Dance, 443.809.4024Career and Technology Job Fair to be held
What: Individuals interested in teaching in a BCPS Career and Technology Education program are encouraged to attend a CTE Recruitment Session. BCPS is seeking candidates to teach construction management, nursing, carpentry, electrical, culinary arts, CISCO, automotive services, technology education, engineering, business education, school to career, and family and consumer services (food and nutrition).When: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, from 4 – 6 p.m. (snow date: Jan. 30)
Where: Loch Raven High School, 1212 Cowpens Ave., 21286Contact: Tiffany Harris, 443.809.4453Parents invited to learn more about Maryland 529 college savings program
What: Maryland 529 – formerly the College Savings Plans of Maryland – is inviting parents to attend Parent Information Night meetings to learn more about ways to save for college.
When & Where:
All meetings will begin at 7 p.m. on the dates and at the locations listed below.
Tuesday, January 23:
Catonsville Middle School, 2301 Edmondson Ave., 21228
Wednesday, January 31:
Sparrows Point Middle School, 7400 North Point Rd., 21219
Wednesday, February 21:
Pikesville Middle School, 7701 Seven Mile La., 21208
Wednesday, February 28:
Parkville Middle School, 8711 Avondale Rd., 21234
Wednesday, March 28:
Cockeysville Middle School, 10401 Greenside Dr., 21030Contact: 1.888.4MD.GRAD Special Education Recruitment Fair to be held
What: Individuals interested in becoming BCPS special education teachers are encouraged to attend a Special Education Recruitment Fair. BCPS is seeking candidates to teach special education classes – all exceptionalities, speech pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing.
When: Friday, Feb. 2, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (snow date: Feb. 9)
Where: Holiday Inn, 9615 Deereco Rd., 21093Contact: Sally Barbieri, 443.809.4605
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Parent University offers winter slate of programs and events: Activities offer resources for parents, families seeking to support students
TOWSON, MD. – January’s days may be short and shivery, but Baltimore County Public Schools’ Parent University and its community partners are offering a soul-warming helping of exciting events. These free programs are designed to aid parents and caregivers in better supporting the academic success of their children.
Among the highlights on the Parent University calendar this month are:
- Family Code Night– This Parent U workshop lets parents and children in PreK – Grade 5 work together to experience and learn about computer programming. To register, contact Rai Cary at 443-809-4496 or through email. Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Martin Boulevard Elementary School, 210 Riverton Rd., 21220
- Maryland 529 College Savings Parent Information Nights– Maryland 529 and Parent University will host five parent information sessions this winter where parents can learn how to save for their children’s college education. The two sessions in January are: Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 7 – 8 p.m. Catonsville Middle School, 2301 Edmondson Ave., 21228 and Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 7 – 8 p.m. Sparrows Point Middle School, 7400 North Point Rd., 21219
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Training– A training workshop for adults will provide information and skills to identify and respond to youth with symptoms that may indicate a mental health concern. To register, email Karen Heinrich. Saturday, Jan. 27, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cockeysville Community Center, 9836 Greenside Dr., 21030
- Books That Move– This Parent U workshop takes parents and children on a journey through familiar books with new possibilities for related physical activities for both reader and child. Thursday, Jan. 18, beginning at 6 p.m. Arbutus Elementary School, 1300 Sulphur Springs Rd., 21227
- Student Enrollment & Homelessness– Learn more about this special topic at the monthly meeting of the Northeast Area Education Advisory Council. Registration is not required. Monday, Jan. 22, beginning at 7 p.m. Red House Run Elementary School, 1717 Weyburn Rd., 21237
- Title I and Community Schools– Learn more about this special topic at the monthly meeting of the Southeast Area Education Advisory Council. Registration is not required. Monday, Jan. 22, beginning at 7 p.m. Holabird Middle School, 1701 Delvale Ave., 21222
- Restorative Practices– Learn more about this special topic at the monthly meeting of the Southwest Area Education Advisory Council. Registration is not required. Monday, Jan. 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Johnnycake Elementary School, 5910 Craigmont Rd., 21228
- Advocating for special needs children– The ARC of Baltimore Center will sponsor a workshop on advocacy to help parents of children with special needs learn about how to best advocate for their children, including discussions about IEPs and self care. Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 6 - 9 p.m. The ARC Baltimore at Seton Business Park, 6151 Metro Dr., 21215
- Oregon Ridge Nature Center Speaker Series– The Oregon Ridge Nature Center will host a monthly speaker series on a wide range of nature-related subjects. For more information or to register, call 410-887-1815. Monday, Jan. 15, beginning at 7 p.m. Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Rd., 21939
- PTA Council General Meeting– The PTA Council will discuss programs and workshops during its monthly meeting. No registration needed. Thursday, Jan. 25, beginning at 7 p.m. Cockeysville Middle School, 10401 Greenside Dr., 21030
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Baltimore County schools closing 3 hours early today
TOWSON, MD – Due to impending inclement weather, all Baltimore County public schools will be closing three hours early today, Monday, January 8, 2018. All afterschool and evening activities also are cancelled.
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Baltimore County Public Schools offices closing 2 hours early: Schools are closing 3 hours early
TOWSON, MD – Due to the impending inclement weather, all Baltimore County Public Schools offices will close two hours early on Monday, January 8, 2018. Essential and essential-as-needed staff should report as directed by their supervisors.
The school system announced earlier that all BCPS schools will close three hours early today, and all afterschool and evening activities are cancelled.
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