TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County Public Schools invites parents and guardians of BCPS students to apply to be considered for the inaugural Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council.
Charged with providing advice and feedback to Superintendent S. Dallas Dance on school system initiatives, council members will meet quarterly with the superintendent and other members of his leadership team.
“I created the Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council because parents and guardians are key stakeholders in this school system and vital members of Team BCPS,” said Dance. “To continue our progress, we need the voices of more parents and guardians at the table. Through the council, we hope to encourage even higher levels of family and community involvement in our schools.”
The 15-member Council will be composed of parents/guardians who have at least one child in the school system. Three each will be selected to represent each of the five geographical areas of the county (central, northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest). To ensure diversity, nominees will be evaluated on a variety of factors, including their children’s grade levels, location of residence and areas of experience and interest.
Nomination forms – due back to BCPS by Friday, September 6 – are available on the BCPS website by clicking a link under the “What’s Happening” section on the home page. Parents also may request a nomination form by emailing mprumo@bcps.org or calling 410-887-8706.
Appointees will receive notification by Monday, September 16.
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BCPS accepting nominations for inaugural Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council: Council to provide advice, feedback on school system initiatives
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BCPS invites community to forums about magnet programs
What: Students, parents and other Baltimore County Public Schools stakeholders are invited to offer feedback on the implementation of the school system’s magnet programs and equity of access to the programs. Public comment from these meetings will be a critical component of the ongoing magnet audit commissioned by BCPS.
When &
Where: The 11 community forums, including one scheduled for BCPS staff only, are listed below:
• Monday, September 16, from 5 ¬to 7:30 p.m., at Lansdowne Elementary School, 2301 Alma Road, 21227
• Monday, September 16, from 5 ¬to 7:30 p.m., at Pine Grove Middle School, 9200 Old Harford Road, 21234
• Tuesday, September 17, from 5 ¬to 7:30 p.m., at Old Court Middle School, 4627 Old Court Road, 21208
• Tuesday, September 17, from 5 ¬to 7:30 p.m., at Sandalwood Elementary School, 900 South Marlyn Avenue, 21221
• Wednesday, September 18, from 5 ¬to 7:30 p.m., at Dumbarton Middle School, 300 Dumbarton Road, 21212
• Wednesday, September 18, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 North York Road, 21204 (BCPS Staff Only Forum)
• Thursday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Perry Hall Middle School, 4300 Ebenezer Road, 21236
• Thursday, September 19, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at Edmondson Heights Elementary School, 1600 Langford Road, 21207
• Thursday, September 19, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at Mars Estates Elementary School, 1500 East Homberg Avenue, 21221
• Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at New Town High School, 4931 New Town Boulevard, 21117
• Saturday, September 28, from 1 to 4 p.m., at West Towson Elementary School, 6914 North Charles Street, 21204
Background:
In May 2013, BCPS began its six-month magnet program audit with researchers from Metis Associates, an external auditor company. From 2003 to 2007, Metis Associates served as the external evaluator for Baltimore’s federal Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant.
In September, members of the community also will be able to provide their feedback via an online questionnaire on the BCPS website.
BCPS offers more than 70 magnet programs to approximately 12,000 elementary, middle and high school students attending 29 schools throughout the district.
For more information on BCPS magnet programs and/or the magnet program audit, visit http://www.bcps.org/offices/omp/ and/or http://www.bcps.org/schools/magnet/, respectively.
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Board of Education of Baltimore County to Meet on Tuesday, August 20, 2013
TOWSON, MD. - The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold a work session on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Board work sessions are held for receiving reports, conducting in-depth reviews of school programs(s) and developing and discussing Board Policy.
The Building and Contracts Committee of the Board will meet at approximately 5 p.m. The full Board will meet in open session at approximately 5:15 p.m. to discuss upcoming school board association events, school system and community meetings and items of interest to Board members. The Board will then move immediately to a closed session. The Board will reconvene to begin its work session at approximately 6:30 p.m. Representatives of stakeholder groups and members of the public have the opportunity to speak at Board work sessions. Stakeholder group representatives and members of the public who wish to address the Board are asked to sign up between 5 p.m. and 6:25 p.m. outside of the Board’s meeting room.
The school system is committed to accessible communication with its stakeholders. To that end, the Board of Education meetings are live-streamed and can be viewed on the BCPS website (www.bcps.org).
The meeting(s) will be held in Building E, Room 114, on the Greenwood Campus, 6901 Charles Street, Towson. The public is welcome to attend and observe all of the Board’s open sessions.
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BCPS News Tips – August 17–24, 2013: Activities, events and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Saturday, August 17
Summer school graduation ceremony honors students who completed courses
What: BCPS will honor students who have successfully completed coursework, AdvancePath work and other requirements needed for graduation during a special ceremony. When: Saturday, August 17, at 10 a.m.Where: Loch Raven High School, 1212 Cowpens Ave., Towson Contact: Roger Plunkett, 410.887.2373Monday, August 19
BCPS teachers return to school for the new academic year
What: Teachers return to their classrooms to prepare for the new school year and the arrival of students on Monday, August 26. At many schools, special activities will accompany the return to school by teachers; for educators at Halstead Academy, for instance, the week begins with a visit to the Maryland Science Center for welcome back activities. The morning activities will be followed by a presentation in the center’s planetarium. Team-building, data analysis and learning the new teacher evaluation will complete the first day.
When: Monday, August 19, at 8:30 a.m.Where: All BCPS schools; Halstead’s staff will be at the Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore, 21230
Contact: Jennifer Mullenax, 410.887.3210Tuesday, August 20
Back-to-School Nights begin at BCPS schools
What: Baltimore County Public Schools begin holding Back-to-School Night events as a way to prepare students and their families for a successful start to the new school year. The events give parents an important way of learning about the school, its unique opportunities, upcoming events, volunteer and involvement activities and other facets of school life. When: Back-to-School Night events begin Tuesday, August 20, at some schools and continue at BCPS schools throughout the county until mid-September.Where: Various schools Contact: http://www.bcps.org/news/back-to-school.html or contact your neighborhood schoolsSaturday, August 24
Back to School Festival offers school supplies, activities, information
What: Sponsored by the Kevin Liles For a Better Baltimore Foundation, a Back to School Festival will be held for students and their parents. Hosted by County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and Superintendent S. Dallas Dance, the festival will offer free backpacks and school supplies, haircuts and immunizations, children’s activities, entertainment, community resources and information and internship and job opportunities.
When: Saturday, August 24, 12 noon – 4 p.m.
Where: Security Square Mall, 6901 Security Blvd., Woodlawn Contact:http://www.lilesforbaltimore.org/Ongoing!
One more week for parents to register students
What: Parents and guardians who must register children for the 2013-2014 school year should do so as soon as possible. Early registration allows schools time to plan for each child and adjust staffing. Parents or guardians should contact their local schools to schedule appointments. For more information about who must register their children, parents or guardians may call their local schools or visit www.bcps.org/system/policies_rules on the Web to view policy and rule 5150.When: Business hours, Monday through FridayWhere: All BCPS schoolsContact: Office of Pupil Personnel Services, 410.887.0404 Coming Up!
Classroom doors open to students for the 2013-2014 school year
What: The 2013-2014 school year gets underway across Baltimore County when schoolhouse doors open to more than 108,000 from Glyndon to Sparrows Point and Kingsville to Baltimore Highlands. A new Dundalk and Sollers Point high schools building opens, as do renovated and expanded schools at Hampton and Stoneleigh elementary schools. When: Normal operating hours by schoolWhere: All BCPS schoolsContact: Mychael Dickerson, 410.887.5908
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BCPS schools to host Back-to-School Nights: Event activities prepare students, parents for new school year
TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County schools will host Back-to-School Nights and related activities to prepare students and parents for the 2013-2014 school year, which starts on Monday, August 26.
Beginning in August and extending into the first weeks of the new school year, the Back-to-School Nights will provide parents with opportunities to meet school faculty and staff; learn about academic expectations and classroom curricula; and receive information on school rules and upcoming events.
Listed below and on the BCPS website at http://www.bcps.org/news/back-to-school.html are the dates and times for BCPS Back-to-School Nights. For more information about Back-to-School Nights and activities, parents should contact their child’s school.
Elementary Schools
- Arbutus Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m.
- Baltimore Highlands Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Battle Grove Elementary School: Back-to-School Night and Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Bear Creek Elementary School: Back-to-School Open House, Tuesday, August 20, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Back-to-School First Day, Monday, August 26, from 9 to 11 a.m.
- Bedford Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
- Berkshire Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 2 to 3 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 5:15 to 9 p.m.
- Campfield Early Childhood Center: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Carney Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 3 to 4 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Carroll Manor Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 4 to 5 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
- Catonsville Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 4 to 5 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
- Cedarmere Elementary School: Meet and Greet New Principal, Wednesday, August 21, from 6 to 7 p.m.; Back-to-School, Tuesday, September 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Chadwick Elementary School: Kindergarten Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, at 5 p.m.; General Meeting, Thursday, August 22, 6 to 6:25 p.m.; Grades 1-5 Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, at 6:30 and 7:15 p.m.
- Chapel Hill Elementary School: Kindergarten Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, August 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Grades 1-5 Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Charlesmont Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Chase Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Chatsworth School: Meet and Greet, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School: Meet and Greet with the Principal, Thursday, August 22, from 3 to 3:30 p.m.; Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Parent Volunteer Training, Tuesday, September 3, at 6 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 3, at 6:30 p.m.
- Church Lane Elementary Technology: Back-to-School Night, Monday, August 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Colgate Elementary School: Meet Your Teacher, Thursday, August 22, from 5 to 6 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Cromwell Valley Elementary Magnet School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 4 to 5 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
- Deep Creek Elementary School: First Day Celebration, Monday, August 26, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Deer Park Elementary School: Grade 1 Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, at 2 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Dogwood Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Dundalk Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat/Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Edgemere Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat/Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Edmondson Heights Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 6 to 6:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Elmwood Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 1 to 3 p.m.; Open House, Tuesday, September 3, from 6:15 to 8 p.m.
- Essex Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, at 6 p.m.; Pre-K Family Workshop, Friday, August 30, appointments assigned
- Featherbed Lane Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Fifth District Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 9 to 10 a.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, at 7 p.m.
- Fort Garrison Elementary School: New Student Orientation, Tuesday, August 20, from 2 to 3 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Franklin Elementary School: New Student Orientation, Friday, August 23, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Fullerton Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 3 to 5 p.m.; Volunteer Orientation & Blood Borne Pathogens Informational Session, Tuesday, September 10, at 6 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, at 7 p.m.
- Glenmar Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Glyndon Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.; Common Core Spaghetti Dinner Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Grange Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Gunpowder Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Halethorpe Elementary School: Social, Thursday, August 22, from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Halstead Academy: Take a Peek at Your Seat/Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.; Grades 1-5 First Day Celebration, Monday, August 26, from 8:45 to 10 a.m.
- Hampton Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 1 to 2 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Harford Hills Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.
- Hawthorne Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Hebbville Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Hernwood Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 4 to 6 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 4, at 6:30 p.m.
- Hillcrest Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 1 to 3 p.m.; Grades K-2 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 7 to 9 p.m.; Grades 3-5 Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 4, from 7 to 9 p.m.
- Imagine Discovery Public Charter School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 3 to 5 p.m.; Grades K-5 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Grades 6-8 Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Jacksonville Elementary School: Open House, Friday, August 23, from 3 to 5 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Johnnycake Elementary School: Grades 1-5 Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 4 to 6 p.m.; Pre-K-5 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Joppa View Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 6 to 6:30 p.m.; Ice Cream Social, Thursday, August 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Grades 1-2 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 7 to 9 p.m.; Grades 3-5 Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 4, from 7 to 9 p.m.
- Kingsville Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Lansdowne Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Logan Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.; Grades K-2 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Grades 3-5 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Lutherville Laboratory: Grades K-5 Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 5 to 6 p.m.; Grades 3-5 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.; Grades Pre-K-2 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Mars Estates Elementary School: Volunteer Training, Tuesday, August 27, at 5:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Martin Boulevard Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- McCormick Elementary School: Grades K-5 Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 1 to 3 p.m.; Grades Pre-S-K Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Grades 1-5 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Middleborough Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Middlesex Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat/Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, August 21, from 6 to 7:15 p.m.
- Milbrook Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- New Town Elementary School: Grades 3-5 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Grades K-2 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Norwood/Holabird STEM Program: Take a Peek at Your Seat/PTA Family Resource Fair, Thursday, August 22, from 3 to 6 p.m.; Grades Pre-K-3 Norwood STEM Program First Day Celebration, Monday, August 26, from 8:15 to 10:15 a.m.; Grades 4-8 Holabird STEM Program Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Oakleigh Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 7 to 9 p.m.
- Oliver Beach Elementary School: Sneak a Peek, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 3:15 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m.
- Orems Elementary School: Meet and Greet, Tuesday, August 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Owings Mills Elementary School: Grades 1-5 Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 4 to 6 p.m.; Grades K-2 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Grades 3-5 Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Padonia International Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Perry Hall Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 2 to 4 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Pine Grove Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, August 23, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Pinewood Elementary School: New Family Social, Friday, August 23, at 3:30 p.m.; Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, at 4 p.m.; Ice Cream Social, Friday, August 23, at 5 p.m.; Grades K-2 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, at 6 p.m.; Grades 3-5 Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 29, at 6 p.m.
- Pleasant Plains Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 4 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, at 7 p.m.
- Pot Spring Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 2 to 4 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Powhatan Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 2 to 4 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Prettyboy Elementary School: Open House, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Randallstown Elementary School: Getting-to-Know-You Conferences, Monday, August 19 through Friday, August 23, by appointment; Kindergarten Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, August 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Monday, August 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Red House Run Elementary School: Grades K-2 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.; Grades 3-5 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
- Reisterstown Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Relay Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.; Grades K-2 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Grades 3-5 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Riderwood Elementary School: Take-a-Peek Open House, Friday, August 23, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Riverview Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 7 to 9 p.m.
- Rodgers Forge Elementary School: Kindergarten Back-to-School Night, Kindergarten, August 22, from 7 to 8 p.m.; Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Grades 1-5 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 7 to 9 p.m.
- Sandalwood Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
- Sandy Plains Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Friday, September13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Scotts Branch Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 6 to 7 p.m.
- Seneca Elementary School: Grades Pre-K-5 Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 2 to 4 p.m.; Grades K-5 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Seven Oaks Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 17, from 7 to 9 p.m.
- Seventh District Elementary School: Grades 1-5 New Student Tour, Friday, August 23, from 12:30 to 1 p.m.; Grades 1-5 Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 1 to 2 p.m.; Grades Pre-S-5 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Shady Spring Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Sparks Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 7 to 9 p.m.
- Stoneleigh Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Grade 3-5 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Grades K-2 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Summit Park Elementary School: Grades K-5 Open House, Friday, August 23, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon; Grades 1-3 and Primary FALS Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Grades K, 4-5 and Intermediate FALS, ECLS 3’s and 4’s Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Sussex Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Timber Grove Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 1 to 2 p.m.; New Student and Parent Orientation, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.; Grades 3-5 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Grades K-2 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Timonium Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat/Open House, Thursday, August 22, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m.
- Victory Villa Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Villa Cresta Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat/Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Vincent Farm Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Grades 1-2 and FALS Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 5 to 7 p.m.; Grades 3-5 Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 4, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Warren Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.; New Parent Orientation, Tuesday, August 27, from 7 to 8 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Wellwood International School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.
- Westchester Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, August 21, from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Westowne Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 3 to 4 p.m.; Intermediate Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Primary Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- West Towson Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 3 to 5 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Winand Elementary School: Grades EC3-5Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, at 6 p.m.
- Winfield Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat /Open House, Friday, August 23, from 9 to 11 a.m.; Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Woodbridge Elementary School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Woodholme Elementary School: Open House, Thursday, August 22, from 6 to 7 p.m.; Grades 3-5 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6 to 7 p.m.; Grades K-2 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 10, from 6 to 7 p.m.
- Woodmoor Elementary School: Ice Cream Social/Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, Grades PreK-1 from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., Grades 2-3 from 2:20 to 2:50 p.m., Grades 4-5 from 2:55 to 3:35 p.m.; Volunteer Training, Tuesday, September 3, from 6 to 6:20 p.m.; Grades K-5 Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 6:30 to 8 p.m
- Arbutus Middle School: Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m.
- Bridge Center: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 26, at 10 a.m.
- Catonsville Middle School: Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m.
- Cockeysville Middle School: Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m.
- Deep Creek Magnet Middle School: Grade 6 Orientation, Wednesday, August 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 11, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Deer Park Middle Magnet School: Grade 6 Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 4 to 6 p.m.; Grades 7-8 Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September18, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Dumbarton Middle School: Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 11, from 7 to 9 p.m.
- Dundalk Middle School: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Franklin Middle School: Grade 6 Locker Night, Thursday, August 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 11, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- General John Stricker Middle School: Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Golden Ring Middle School: Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Hereford Middle School: Grade 6 Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.; Grades 7-8 Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 11, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Holabird Middle School: Take a Peek at Your Seat Thursday, August 22, from 3 to 6 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 29 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Lansdowne Middle School: Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, August 21, at 7 p.m.
- Loch Raven Technical Academy: Grade 6 and new entrants Grades 7-8 Open House and Orientation, Thursday, August 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night Wednesday, September 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Meadowwood Education Center:
- Middle River Middle School: Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 11, from 6:15 to 8 p.m.
- Old Court Middle School: Grade 6 Orientation, Wednesday, August 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, August 28, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Parkville Middle and Center of Technology: Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Perry Hall Middle School: Grade 6 Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 11, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.; Grades 7-8 Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 18, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
- Pikesville Middle School: Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 11, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Pine Grove Middle School: Grade 6 Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22, from 5 to 8 p.m.; Grades 7-8 Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Ridgely Middle School: Grade 6 Back-to-School Night/Ice Cream Social, Wednesday, August 21, at 6 p.m.; Grades 7-8 Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, August 28, from 7 to 9 p.m.
- Southwest Academy: Grade 6 Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, August 21; Grades 7-8 Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 22
- Sparrows Point Middle School: Grade 6 Orientation/Back-to-School Night Wednesday, August 21, from 6 to 8 p.m.; Grades 7-8 Back-to-School Night Grades, Wednesday, September 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Stemmers Run Middle School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Friday, August 23, from 1 to 3 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Sudbrook Magnet Middle School: Grade 6 Meet and Greet, Thursday, August 22, from 2 to 4 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 29, from 5 to 7:15 p.m.
- Windsor Mill Middle School: Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, August 21, at 5:30 p.m.
- Woodlawn Middle School: Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, August 21, Grade 6 from 4 to 6p.m., Grades 7-8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
- Catonsville Center for Alternative Students: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 12
- Catonsville High School: Grade 9/New Student Orientation, Monday, August 19, special education at 6:30 p.m., general education at 7 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 19, at 7p.m.
- Chesapeake High School: Grade 9 New Student Orientation, Thursday, August 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 12, from 6 to 8p.m.
- Dulaney High School: Grade 9 and New Student Orientation, Tuesday, August 20, at 6:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 29, at 6:30 p.m.
- Dundalk High School: Grade 9 Transition Meetings, Tuesday, August 13; Grades 11-12 Orientation, Tuesday, August 20; Grade 10 Orientation, Wednesday, August 21; Grade 9 Orientation, Thursday, August 22; Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 11; DRC Fall Meeting, Wednesday, September 18; Community Open House, Wednesday, September 25; Ribbon Cutting, Tuesday, October 1; BCPS PTSA Councils Annual Meeting, Thursday, October 17
- Eastern Technical High School: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 12, from 6:45 to 9 p.m.
- Franklin High School: PTSA General Meeting, Thursday, August 29, at 6:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 29, at 7 p.m.; Open House, Thursday, October 17, at 7 p.m.
- George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology: Grade 9 Orientation/Scavenger Hunt, Tuesday, August 20, at 6 p.m.; Fall Sports Parent Meeting, Wednesday, August 28, at 5:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 29, at 6:30 p.m.; Open House, Sunday, October 13, at 1 p.m.
- Hereford High School: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 12, at 6 p.m.
- Kenwood High School: Grade 9 Orientation, Thursday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 29, at 6:30 p.m.
- Lansdowne High School: Grade 9 Orientation, Thursday, August 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 29, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Loch Raven High School: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 29, at 7 p.m.
- Milford Mill Academy: Grade 12/Parent Orientation, Tuesday, August 20, from 6 to 7p.m.; Grade 9/Parent Orientation, Thursday, August 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 12, from 5 to 7p.m.
- New Town High School: Grade 9 Orientation, Thursday, August 22, at 6 p.m.; Back-To-School Night, Wednesday, September 4, at 6 p.m.
- Overlea High School: Grade 9 Open House, Thursday, August 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Owings Mills High School: Meet the Coaches Night, Monday, August 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.; Grade 9 Orientation, Thursday, August 22, at 6 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 12 at 7 p.m.
- Parkville High School and Center for Math, Science and Computer Science: Orientation, Thursday, August 22, magnet at 5 p.m., Grade 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 12, 6 to 8 p.m.
- Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts: Back-to-School Night/New Student Orientation, Tuesday, August 20
- Perry Hall High School: New Student Orientation, Thursday, August 22; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 12; Open House, Tuesday, November 12
- Pikesville High School: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Randallstown High School: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Sollers Point Technical High School: Grade 12 Orientation/Open House, Tuesday, August 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Grades 10-11 Orientation/Open House, Wednesday, August 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Grade 9 Orientation/Open House, Thursday, August 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Wednesday, September 4 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; Community Open House, Wednesday, September 25, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; Ribbon Cutting, Tuesday, October 1, at 10 a.m.
- Sparrows Point High School: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 19; Open House, Thursday, November 7
- Towson High School: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 12, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Woodlawn High School: Grade 9 Orientation, Thursday, August 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 29, from 5 to 7 p.m.; Western Open House, Thursday, November 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Western School of Technology and Environmental Science: Back-to-School Night/Grade 9 Orientation, Thursday, August 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Back-to-School Night/Grades 10-12 Orientation, Thursday, August 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Battle Monument Elementary School: Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, August 2, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Crossroads Center: Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 29, from 7 to 8 p.m.
- Maiden Choice School: Back-to-School Night/Open House, Tuesday, September 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Ridge Ruxton School: Back-to-School Night, Tuesday, September 3, from 7 to 9 p.m.
- White Oak School: Take a Peek at Your Seat, Thursday, August 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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New Raptor visitor identification system to boost security at all BCPS schools: System produces photo badges, security check for all visitors
TOWSON, MD — When visitors arrive at a Baltimore County public school this school year, a new identification system will provide a higher level of school safety and security through immediate background checks and creation of on-the-spot, personalized identification badges, complete with photographs.
Called “Raptor,” the system is part of an ongoing security upgrade throughout Baltimore County Public Schools and is a facet that will be most noticeable by the public.
“This new check-in system enhances security both for the visitor and for the school and its students and staff,” says Dale Rauenzahn, executive director for the BCPS Office of School Safety and Security. “The beauty of the system is that visitors won’t have to check into a school more than once – simply presenting your identification on subsequent visits will enable the school to log you in and print a visitor’s pass.”
Information collected by the Raptor system will not be shared outside of the school system and is stored on a secure server.
The system works by scanning a visitor’s driver’s license or government-issued photo ID. Staff members in the main office will scan the ID, and Raptor will extract the photo, name, driver’s license number and date of birth. Information will be used to log visitors in, print a personalized visitor’s pass or badge and check a visitor’s information against sexual offender databases throughout the nation. The process must be repeated for first-time visits to another school. Refusal to have an ID scanned will result in a denial of access to the school.
Other improvements made to school safety and security this school year are that now all BCPS middle and high schools have School Resource Officers, known as SROs, and through the police department’s Keep-A-Check program, patrol officers make daily visits to elementary and special education schools. SROs are Baltimore County police officers stationed at the schools and fully involved in the school communities, serving as law enforcement officers, mentors, and even teaching in classrooms on law-related issues.
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BCPS accepting nominations for Student Advisory Council : Council to provide advice, feedback on school system initiatives
TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County Public Schools is accepting nominations for high school students to become members of the 2013-2014 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council.
Charged with providing feedback on school system initiatives and sharing the views and concerns of fellow students, council members will meet quarterly with the superintendent and other members of his leadership team.
“For the past several years, BCPS has had an appointed student advisory group,” said Dance, “This year we want to expand this group to ensure even greater diversity. Our mission, as articulated in Blueprint 2.0, our new five-year plan, is to educate all students to be globally competitive. We need to hear a full range of their voices as we move this system forward.”
The council will be comprised of 15 high school students. Three each will be selected to represent each of the five geographical areas of the county (central, northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest). Nominees also will be evaluated on other factors, including grade levels and areas of interest.
Nomination forms – due back to BCPS by 4:45 p.m. on Monday, September 16 – are available on the BCPS website by clicking a link under the “What’s Happening” section on the home page. Nomination forms can also be requested by emailing mprumo@bcps.org or calling 410-887-8706. Part of the application process is to include a reference from the student’s principal. Students are welcome to nominate themselves.
Appointees will receive notification by Friday, September 20. The council meetings will be held at school system headquarters, 6901 Charles Street in Towson, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 26, 2013; Wednesday, December 11, 2013; Wednesday, March 12, 2014; and Wednesday, May 21, 2014.
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Broadband and WiFi Technology Transforming Learning in County Schools : Installation Complete in 46 Schools; BCPS Plans to Wire All Schools in Three Years
Superintendent Dance and County Executive Kamenetz make the broadband announcement. (All photos courtesy of the county executive's office.)
Principal Scriven talks about how this change will support 21st century learning.
Next to the laptop are traditional cables next to much thinner fiber optic cables.
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County to Air Condition Five Additional Schools: Board of Public Works approves funding; Kamenetz to submit supplemental budget request to County Council
Towson, MD - County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced today his intent to submit a $17.2 million supplemental appropriation to the County Council to install air conditioning at five Baltimore County schools. This request to the Council represents the County's share of the $29.2 million cost of air conditioning these schools.
The County will fund this supplement with the bond premium money it earned from its November 29, 2012 bond sale. The premium is the amount paid to the seller of bonds (in this case Baltimore County) if the bonds are sold with a coupon rate higher than what would have been the actual market rate.
Today, the Maryland Board of Public Works voted to allocate $11.7 million in additional funding to Baltimore County schools for this initiative made possible by the Governor's FY2014 Capital Improvement Program: Air Conditioning Initiative. "I truly appreciate the support of Governor O'Malley and State Treasurer Nancy Kopp for supporting this request that will air condition five additional Baltimore County schools," Kamenetz said. "I also need to thank the County's senators and delegates who have been working hand-in-hand with me to secure these funds."
County Executive Kamenetz has made the air conditioning of County schools a focus since he was elected in 2012. In his budget message to the County Council in April 2013 he stated, "We also anticipate future air conditioning projects to be announced upon completion of the State IAC review process based on an allocation of Governor O'Malley's dedicated air conditioning fund." This funding fulfills the anticipated project funding.
"When I first took office, more than half of our schools, 52% to be exact, still did not have air conditioning," said Kamenetz. "With this welcome infusion of State funds and an additional $17.2 million of County funds, our administration has funded the installation of air conditioning in 43 schools since January 2011. Now nearly 30,000 students study in comfort even on the warmest June or August days." This new funding will further reduce the percentage of County schools without air conditioning to 23%.
This funding is part of a $25 million state supplemental budget allocation in Governor O'Malley's Air Conditioning Initiative. Baltimore County's share is $11.7 million, which will fund the installation of air conditioning for 3,700 students who attend the following five schools:
- Featherbed Lane Elementary
- Hawthorne Elementary
- Parkville Middle School
- Scotts Branch Elementary
- Wellwood International Elementary
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Baltimore County Public Schools ready to begin new school year: Superintendent, Board members to visit 10 BCPS schools on Aug. 26
TOWSON – New schools, new programs and new faces will greet more than 108,000 students expected to begin the new school year in Baltimore County Public Schools on Monday, August 26.
“This is an exciting time to be part of Team BCPS,” said Superintendent S. Dallas Dance, who begins his second year leading Maryland’s third largest school system. “With Blueprint 2.0 in place and a talented team of new principals joining our veterans, the school system is ready to welcome our students and make this a great year of accomplishment and growth.”
Dr. Dance and members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County will spend much of the first day visiting 10 elementary, middle, and high schools across the county. They will be joined by Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and other special guests during the visits.
Several stops will be at schools that have undergone great change since last school year. Dundalk High School and Sollers Point Technical High School will share a new showplace building, complete with lobby exhibits and state-of-the-art learning spaces for each school. Stoneleigh Elementary children will return to their renovated school building, and students at Norwood Elementary and Holabird Middle will experience a new STEM academy located in both schools.
Members of the media are invited to accompany the Superintendent and guests for all or part of the first day visits. The schedule for Monday, August 26, follows:
Dundalk High School / Sollers Point Technical High School Principals: Thomas Shouldice (Dundalk) / Michael Weglein (Sollers Point) 1901 Delvale Avenue, Dundalk 21222 Time: 7:45 a.m.
Holabird Middle School Principal: Julie Dellone 1701 Delvale Avenue, Dundalk 21222 Time: 8:30 a.m.
Norwood Elementary School Principal: Patrice Goldys 1700 Delvale Avenue, Dundalk 21222 Time: 9:05 a.m.
Stoneleigh Elementary School Principal: Christine Warner 900 Pemberton Road, Towson 21212 Time: 9:45 a.m.
Overlea High School Principal: Marquis Dwarte 5401 Kenwood Avenue, Overlea 21206 Time: 10:45 a.m.
Halstead Academy Principal: Jennifer Mullenax 1111 Halstead Road, Towson 21234 Time: 11:30 a.m.
Hillcrest Elementary School Principal: Theresa McVey 1500 Frederick Road, Catonsville 21228 Time: 12:30 p.m.
Franklin Middle School Principal: Charlyne Maul 10 Cockeysmill Road, Reisterstown 21136 Time: 1:45 p.m.
Owings Mills High School Stadium Principal: Diane Garbarino 124 Tollgate Road, Owings Mills 21117 Time: 2:15 p.m.
Dundalk High School / Sollers Point Technical High School Principals: Thomas Shouldice (Dundalk) / Michael Weglein (Sollers Point) 1901 Delvale Avenue, Dundalk 21222 Time: 7:45 a.m.
Holabird Middle School Principal: Julie Dellone 1701 Delvale Avenue, Dundalk 21222 Time: 8:30 a.m.
Norwood Elementary School Principal: Patrice Goldys 1700 Delvale Avenue, Dundalk 21222 Time: 9:05 a.m.
Stoneleigh Elementary School Principal: Christine Warner 900 Pemberton Road, Towson 21212 Time: 9:45 a.m.
Overlea High School Principal: Marquis Dwarte 5401 Kenwood Avenue, Overlea 21206 Time: 10:45 a.m.
Halstead Academy Principal: Jennifer Mullenax 1111 Halstead Road, Towson 21234 Time: 11:30 a.m.
Hillcrest Elementary School Principal: Theresa McVey 1500 Frederick Road, Catonsville 21228 Time: 12:30 p.m.
Franklin Middle School Principal: Charlyne Maul 10 Cockeysmill Road, Reisterstown 21136 Time: 1:45 p.m.
Owings Mills High School Stadium Principal: Diane Garbarino 124 Tollgate Road, Owings Mills 21117 Time: 2:15 p.m.
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BCPS News Tips – August 24–31, 2013: Activities, events and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Saturday, August 24
Back to School Festival offers school supplies, activities, information
What: Sponsored by the Kevin Liles For a Better Baltimore Foundation, a Back to School Festival will be held for students and their parents. Hosted by County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and Superintendent S. Dallas Dance, the festival will offer free backpacks and school supplies, haircuts and immunizations, children’s activities, entertainment, community resources and information and internship and job opportunities.
When: Saturday, August 24, 12 noon – 4 p.m.
Where: Security Square Mall, 6901 Security Blvd., Woodlawn Contact: http://www.lilesforbaltimore.org/Monday, August 26
Classroom doors open to students for the 2013-2014 school year
What: The 2013-2014 school year gets underway across Baltimore County when schoolhouse doors open to more than 108,000 from Glyndon to Sparrows Point and Kingsville to Baltimore Highlands. A new Dundalk and Sollers Point high schools building opens, as do renovated and expanded schools at Hampton and Stoneleigh elementary schools. A new STEM Academy will open at Norwood Elementary School and Holabird Middle School in Dundalk.When: Normal operating hours by schoolWhere: All BCPS schoolsContact: Mychael Dickerson, 410.887.5908Ongoing!
Back to School Nights continue at BCPS schools
What: Baltimore County Public Schools continue holding Back to School Night events as a way to prepare students and their families for a successful start to the new school year. The events give parents an important way of learning about the school, its unique opportunities, upcoming events, volunteer and involvement activities and other facets of school life. When: Back to School Night events began Tuesday, August 20, at some schools and continue at BCPS schools throughout the county until mid-September.Where: Various schools Contact: http://www.bcps.org/news/back-to-school.html or contact your neighborhood schools
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King’s “I Have a Dream” speech to be subject of oration, assemblies at three BCPS schools
What: Three Baltimore County Public Schools will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the famous “I Have a Dream” speech delivered by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on August 28, 1963. Assemblies at the schools – Randallstown, Owings Mills and New Town high schools – will feature Stephon Ferguson, a noted orator who re-creates the speeches of Dr. King and presents accompanying lectures and interactive sessions regarding the civil rights leader’s work and legacy. His programs in Baltimore County will culminate with a special presentation of the speech at New Town High School for the community.
When & Where: All programs will occur on Wednesday, August 28, 2013.
- 9:30 a.m. – Randallstown High School, 4000 Offutt Road, Randallstown, 21133
- 10:45 a.m. – Owings Mills High School, 124 Tollgate Road, Owings Mills, 21117
- 12:30 p.m. – New Town High School, 4931 New Town Boulevard, Owings Mills, 21117
- 3:00 p.m. – Community Assembly at New Town High School
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School performance index scores dip for BCPS elementary, middle schools: MSA science test results show slight decline
TOWSON, MD. – School Progress Index results released today from the Maryland State Department of Education show declines for Baltimore County elementary and middle schools, mirroring a statewide drop.
The school progress index, first calculated last year, evaluates elementary and middle school progress toward school- and subgroup-specific targets in three areas: achievement, gap reduction and growth. At the elementary and middle school level, school progress index scores are based entirely on Maryland State Assessment data, which slumped statewide this year.
Based on the school progress index, MSDE assigns each school to one of five strands and works with local school systems to ensure that all schools receive appropriate intervention, support and recognition. Schools in strand 5 receive the most intensive support and monitoring.
The number of Baltimore County Public Schools elementary and middle schools in strands 1 and 2 decreased from 84 in 2012 to 31 in 2013. Strand 5 elementary and middle schools grew from six in 2012 to 34 in 2013.
Three BCPS elementary schools exceeded their achievement, gap reduction and growth targets in 2013: New Town, Cromwell Valley, and Franklin.
“We will glean from these test results all of the information we can about how to improve instruction in our schools,” said BCPS Superintendent Dallas Dance. “As we proceed with the school year, our primary focus is on completing our successful transition to Common Core State Standards and preparing for our instructional digital conversion. We are working with all members of Team BCPS to raise academic achievement and close achievement gaps for all students.”
High School Assessment (HSA) data and school performance index scores for high schools are forthcoming from MSDE. Calculated differently at the high school level, the school performance index score is based on HSA achievement; HSA, graduation and dropout gap reduction; and a college and career readiness indicator.
MSDE also released MSA science results today, and these results show that BCPS science performance dipped slightly. The percentage of Grade 5 students scoring proficient or advanced slipped from 67.7% in 2012 to 66.6% in 2013. Performance at Grade 8 decreased from 73.7% proficient or advanced in 2012 to 73.4% in 2013.
State, BCPS and school-level SPI and MSA results are available on the Maryland State Department of Education’s report card website at www.mdreportcard.org.
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Magnet EXPO! to showcase more than 70 programs in 28 Baltimore County schools
What: Hosted by the Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Magnet Programs, the annual Magnet EXPO! provides information about the school system’s magnet programs to students and their families interested in applying to magnet programs for the upcoming school year. Representatives from all 28 schools with magnet programs will be in attendance, and 2014–2015 applications will be available. The EXPO! also will feature art exhibitions, student performances, information about future job markets, and demonstrations and exhibits by career and technology education students. The event is free and open to the public.
When: Saturday, September 21, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel Atrium
2004 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093Background:
Magnet programs are theme-oriented courses of study that provide students with in-depth experiences in specialized areas of interest. Baltimore County Public Schools has more than 70 elementary, middle, and high school magnet programs in 28 schools across the county. While some magnet programs exist within comprehensive schools, there are also schools whose entire population is determined through the magnet application process.
Magnet program brochures and applications currently are available in schools and at www.bcps.org/offices/omp; the magnet application deadline for the 2014–2015 school year is November 26, 2013. For more information about magnet programs, please visit www.bcps.org/offices/omp or call the Office of Magnet Programs at 410-887-4127.
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Dr. Dance to reprise series of community meetings: Public again invited to dialogue with Superintendent this fall
What: For the second year, Baltimore County Public Schools’ Superintendent S. Dallas Dance will begin the school year by hosting a series of community meetings to meet the public and discuss education and school-related issues with interested citizens. The five meetings to be held this fall at county high schools are part of Dr. Dance’s commitment to have timely, transparent and clear communications and to be responsive to the community. Another series of five meetings will be held in the spring.
When & Where: Meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. Both child care and translation services will be available at the community meetings.
- Monday, September 16, 2013 – Dundalk High School, 1901 Delvale Avenue, Dundalk 21222
- Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – Lansdowne High School, 3800 Hollins Ferry Road, Lansdowne 21227
- Wednesday, September 25, 2013 – Randallstown High School, 4000 Offutt Road, Randallstown 21133
- Tuesday, October 1, 2013 – George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Road, Towson 21204
- Wednesday, October 16, 2013 – Parkville High School, 2600 Putty Hill Avenue, Parkville 21234
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BCPS News Tips August 31 – September 7, 2013: Activities, events and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Coming Up!
Superintendent to begin series of community meetings
What: For the second year, Baltimore County Public Schools’ Superintendent S. Dallas Dance will begin the school year by hosting a series of community meetings to meet the public and discuss education and school-related issues with interested citizens. The five meetings to be held this fall at county high schools are part of Dr. Dance’s commitment to have timely, transparent and clear communications and to be responsive to the community. Another series of five meetings will be held in the spring.
When &Where: The first two meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, at Dundalk High School, 1901 Delvale Avenue, Dundalk, and at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Lansdowne High School, 3800 Hollins Ferry Road, Lansdowne. Contact: Mychael Dickerson, 410.887.5908Ongoing!
Back to School Nights continue at BCPS schools
What: Baltimore County Public Schools continue holding Back to School Night events as a way to prepare students and their families for a successful start to the new school year. The events give parents an important way of learning about the school, its unique opportunities, upcoming events, volunteer and involvement activities and other facets of school life. When: Back to School Night events began Tuesday, August 20, at some schools and continue at BCPS schools throughout the county until mid-September.Where: Various schools Contact: http://www.bcps.org/news/back-to-school.html or contact your neighborhood schools
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Perry Hall High student to present research at International Conference on Medical Physics: Ajay Mahesh to travel to Great Britain symposium this weekend
TOWSON – A Perry Hall senior will join researchers at Johns Hopkins University next week to present their research on reducing radiation and improving the efficiency of CT scanners at the 20th annual International Conference on Medical Physics in Brighton, England.
Ajay Mahesh, 16, will be among a team of researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine who last year began studying ways to improve Computed Tomography scanners, which use x-rays to make detailed images of structures inside the human body. He chose the topic as part of a new BCPS independent research course he took at Perry Hall High and borrowed scanners at JHU to do his research.
Ajay, the son of Mahadevappa and Vasantha Mahesh of Perry Hall, used a computer program called "SAFIRE" to discover an algorithm that both produces better images for physicians to examine and reduces radiation absorbed by the body. He presented his work last spring at the BCPS Research Symposium at Eastern Technical High School.
The symposium showcased the results of the yearlong independent research projects conducted by 25 students from seven BCPS high schools. The students were among those selected to participate in the school system's inaugural research course, which involved acquiring research mentors, conducting literature reviews, developing research proposals, engaging in the research and developing and presenting conclusions.
Detailing his work before an international audience of scientists and physicians is "not something I ever dreamed about," Ajay said. "I never expected to go to another country to present."
As a child, Ajay says he admired the work that his father, a medical physicist, and his colleagues did at Hopkins, and he hoped to follow in their footsteps. "I recognize that this is now an opportunity for others to recognize my research," Ajay says. "I used to look up to these people, and now they can look at my work as I have looked at theirs."
Ajay's principal at Perry Hall, George Roberts, already is a fan. "Ajay is a stellar student at Perry Hall High School," Roberts says. "His participation in BCPS' innovative Independent Research Seminar and presentation at the inaugural BCPS Research Symposium this past spring is indicative of his strong work ethic and bright future. We are excited and proud that he will be presenting his research in the United Kingdom as part of the Johns Hopkins research team."
Sponsored by the International Organization for Medical Physics, the conference annually explores the contributions that physics and engineering can make to health care. This year's program, titled "New Horizons – Global and Scientific," will showcase current research, educational and professional development and advances in the fields of medical physics and biomedical engineering. It will be held September 1-4 at the Brighton International Centre in the English southern coastal city of Brighton.
Ajay plans to become either a physician or a medical physicist. He plans to study biomedical physics after graduation and is considering several colleges, including Hopkins, the University of Maryland - College Park, the University of Maryland – Baltimore County, Penn State or Drexel.
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Baltimore County Teacher of the Year named finalist for state honors: Patapsco High School’s Sean McComb one of seven contenders
BCPS Teacher of The Year Named Finalist for State Honors
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Board of Education of Baltimore County to Meet on Tuesday, September 10, 2013
TOWSON, MD. - The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2013.
The Building and Contracts Committee of the Board will meet at approximately 5 p.m. when the committee will receive a presentation on the Pikesville High School Design Development Plan. The full Board will meet in open session at approximately 6 p.m. to discuss upcoming school board association events, school system and community meetings, and items of interest to Board members. The Board will then move immediately into closed session. The Board will resume its open session at approximately 7 p.m.
The school system is committed to accessible communication with its stakeholders. To that end, the Board of Education meetings are live-streamed and can be viewed on the BCPS Web site (www.bcps.org).
The meeting(s) will be held in the ESS Building, Room 114, on the Greenwood Campus, 6901 Charles Street, in Towson. The public is welcome to attend all open sessions of the Board.
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BCPS News Tips: September 7 – 14, 2013: Activities, events and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Monday, September 9
Inspired by Franklin High teacher’s book, Japanese educators visit his classroom
What: A delegation of Japanese educators will spend the day visiting the classroom of Franklin High School history teacher Bruce Lesh for insights into creating student-centered history lessons. The educators from the Hyogo University of Teacher Education in Kato, Japan, were inspired after reading Lesh’s 2011 book, “Why Won’t You Just Tell Us the Answer?” and asked to visit Lesh and observe his instructional methods.
When: Daylong visit, Monday, September 9, 2013 Where: Franklin High School, 12000 Reisterstown Rd., Reisterstown 21136Contact: Pat McCusker, 410.887.1119Coming Up!
Superintendent to begin series of community meetings
What: For the second year, Baltimore County Public Schools’ Superintendent S. Dallas Dance will begin the school year by hosting a series of community meetings to meet the public and discuss education and school-related issues with interested citizens. The five meetings to be held this fall at county high schools are part of Dr. Dance’s commitment to have timely, transparent and clear communications and to be responsive to the community. Another series of five meetings will be held in the spring.
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Where: The first two meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, at Dundalk High School, 1901 Delvale Avenue, Dundalk, and at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Lansdowne High School, 3800 Hollins Ferry Road, Lansdowne. Contact: Mychael Dickerson, 410.887.5908Ongoing!
Back to School Nights continue at BCPS schools
What: Baltimore County Public Schools continue holding Back to School Night events as a way to prepare students and their families for a successful start to the new school year. The events give parents an important way of learning about the school, its unique opportunities, upcoming events, volunteer and involvement activities and other facets of school life. When: Back to School Night events began Tuesday, August 20, at some schools and continue at BCPS schools throughout the county until mid-September.Where: Various schools Contact:http://www.bcps.org/news/back-to-school.html or contact your neighborhood schools
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