Saturday, May 17
BCPS students, teachers begin 2-month exchange trip to China
What: Thirty-three BCPS students and teachers from eight BCPS high schools begin the capstone experience to the school system's Chinese language program as they depart Baltimore County for a two-month visit to Xi'an, China. The full-immersion experience in Chinese language and culture is part of the BCPS preparation for our students to compete globally and to gain fluency in Mandarin Chinese. When: Students and chaperones depart for China at 8:30 a.m.Where: E Building parking lot, Greenwood campus, 6901 N. Charles St., TowsonContact: Debbie Wilson-Matusky, 410.887.6756Western School of Technology hosts first Magnet Craft Fair
What: The first ever Magnet Craft Fair at Western School of Technology will feature student demonstrations, displays, artwork and a variety of local craft vendors, as well as other artisans offering unique crafts, homemade soaps, lotions, stationery and greeting cards. Western cosmetology students will offer unique nail designs, face painting and hair braiding, while health science students will demonstrate CPR and a variety of other health care skills and techniques throughout the day. Student artwork will be on display and available for sale, and students in the school's culinary program will offer food and beverages for sale during the event. When: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, May 17
Where: Western School of Technology and Environmental Science, 100 Kenwood Ave., Catonsville 21228 Contact: Lisa Christhilf, 410.887.0840Pinewood Elementary School sponsors its PTA's Community Spring Carnival
What: As a way of celebrating a sense of community among schools along the York Road corridor, Pinewood Elementary School will sponsor a Community Spring Carnival featuring rides, games, prizes, music, a dunking booth, cake walk, and food vendors. All local elementary school students are invited to attend, and unlimited ride and game bands or individual tickets may be purchased on the day of the event. When: 12 noon – 4 p.m., Saturday, May 17
Where: Maryland Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium, MD 21093Contact: Helen Stuart, 410.887.7663Sunday, May 18
County music teachers to perform benefit concert for Kids Helping Hopkins
What: The BCPS music office will sponsor a teachers' concert to benefit the Kids Helping Hopkins program. The concert will feature the Baltimore County Music Educators Wind Symphony, a 40-plus piece concert band, which will perform a variety of compositions conducted by BCPS Music Supervisor Karl Stewart. Donations are encouraged. When: 4 p.m., Sunday, May 18 Where: Owings Mills High School, 124 Tollgate Road, Owings MillsContact: Karl Stewart, 410.887.4024Monday, May 19
BCPS to honor alternative education students during graduation ceremony
What: BCPS will host a graduation ceremony for 30-35 students enrolled in one of the school system's alternative education programs, including evening high school, Saturday school, e-Learning Center, and Home and Hospital graduates. Graduates will receive diplomas during the commencement exercises.When: 7 p.m., Monday, May 19 Where: Loch Raven High School, 1212 Cowpens Ave., Towson 21286Contact: Robert Tune, 410.887.2270Hereford Middle School begins Destination Imagination global competition
What: The Destination Imagination team from Hereford Middle School begins a week of competition at the global finals of the program in Knoxville, Tenn. The Baltimore County representatives will be among 8,000 competitors from across the nation to compete in the challenging finals. For more information, go to: http://globalfinals.org/.When: Monday, May 19, through Saturday, May 24Where: University of Tennessee campusContact: Timothy Thomas, 410.887.7902Tuesday, May 20
BCPS Teacher of the Year Anne Cross to be recognized by State Board of Education
What: Anne Cross, the 2014-15 Baltimore County Public Schools' Teacher of the Year, will join teachers of the year from all 25 Maryland school systems to be recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education. When: 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 20 Where: Maryland State Department of Education, 200 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore 21201Contact: Dr. Darla Strouse, 410.767.0369Honor roll + attending classes = opportunities to win a car at Eastern Technical High
What: For the 23rd year, Eastern Technical High School will host its annual car giveaway for students who have achieved honor roll and/or perfect attendance. The pre-owned car donated by Al Packer White Marsh will go to a senior whose name will be drawn by Sen. Kathy Klausmeier. When: 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 20Where: Eastern Technical High School, 1100 Mace Ave., EssexContact: Gayle Clark or Tom Evans, 410.887.0190Annual Field Day set for Powhatan Elementary School
What: Powhatan Elementary School will celebrate its annual Field Day with students and their families, with all students having "fun in the sun" as they dance, race, and play games. When: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Wednesday May 20 (Rain date: Tuesday, May 27)Where: Powhatan Elementary School, 3300 Kelox Rd., Gwynn Oak 21133Contact: Carey Berlin, 410.887.1330Wednesday, May 21
Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Awards to be presented
What: The 27th annual Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Awards and Scholarships will be presented to deserving female and male senior student-athletes who have maintained a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA for each quarter and have participated in at least two varsity sports. The award and $2,000 scholarships are presented each year by Superintendent Dr. Dallas Dance and Mildred Murray, the former Baltimore County coordinator of athletics and physical education for whom the award is named.When: 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 21Where: ESS Building, Greenwood Campus, 6901 Charles St., TowsonContact: Michael Sye, 410.887.2328Thursday, May 22
Superintendent Dance to hold second Teacher Town Hall
What: BCPS Superintendent S. Dallas Dance will host the second of two Teacher Town Hall meetings planned for the 2013-14 school year. The event, which is open to all teachers, is designed to allow participants to speak with Dr. Dance and to express viewpoints on education and school-related topics of their choosing. The forum also will be broadcast to the public through live-streaming on BCPS-TV (Comcast Cable Channel 73 and Verizon FiOS Channel 34) and the BCPS website, http://www.bcps.org/video/liveStream.html.When: 5 – 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 22
Where: Perry Hall Middle School, 4300 Ebenezer Rd., Perry Hall, 21236Contact: Mychael Dickerson, 410.887.5908Eastern Technical High School to host benefit concert
What: Eastern Technical High School is hosting a concert with all proceeds going to the Sheppard Pratt Health System. Tickets are $5 at the door. The event, which features rock, dancing, and rap from students at Eastern and from other schools, was created by student Sean Driscoll, who will perform songs from his newly released album and whose experiences with health issues inspired him to stage the concert.When: 7 p.m., Thursday, May 22 Where: Eastern Technical High School, 1100 Mace Ave., EssexContact: Gayle Clark or Tom Evans, 410.887.0190
