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BCPS News Tips – The Week of February 16 – 23, 2013: Activities, Events, and News from Baltimore County Public Schools

February 19, 2013, 6:07 am
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Tuesday, February 19

Seven Oaks Elementary School celebrates diversity through annual African American Read-In chain

During the week of February 19, Seven Oaks Elementary School will help students celebrate diversity through the school's annual "African American Read-In Chain." Throughout the week, visitors to the school will share with students literature written by outstanding African American authors. Some of the school's scheduled readers are Senator Katherine Klausmeier, Delegates John Cluster and Eric Bromwell, Councilman David Marks, and many Baltimore County Public Schools friends and educators, as well as former Seven Oaks Elementary administrators and teachers. In addition, the school's library showcase will contain articles to honor many famous African Americans. The school is located at 9220 Seven Courts Drive in Perry Hall. Please contact the school for additional details and specific reading times.

Contact: Donna Radcliffe or Carol Kukucka, Seven Oaks Elementary School, 410.887.6257

Author Daryl Cobb visits Pine Grove Elementary School

Author and singer/songwriter Daryl Cobbwill promote literacy through the creative arts when he visits Pine Grove Elementary School for the school day on Tuesday, February 19. Cobb's published works include the 2012 children's novel "Pirates: The Ring of Hope" and 14 picture books, such as "Bill the Bat Loves Halloween," "Henry Hare's Floppy Socks," and "Greta's Magical Mistake." Much of his work is written specifically for children, and some was originally created for his own two children as bedtime stories. Please contact the school for specific times and details. The school is located at 2701 Summit Avenue in Parkville.

Contact: Jean Wilson, Pine Grove Elementary School, 410.887.5268

Hawthorne Elementary School installs its first National Honor Society

Hawthorne Elementary School will begin a chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society during a special induction ceremony for new members at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19. Membership in The National Elementary Honor Society is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to students. Inductees are selected based upon their accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, responsibility, service, and leadership. The school is located at 125 Kingston Road in Middle River.

Contact: Yvonne Barhight,Hawthorne Elementary School, 410.887.0138

Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet
The Board of Education of Baltimore County will meet for a regularly scheduled work session at 6:30 p.m. at the ESS Building, Room 114, on the Greenwood Campus, 6901 Charles Street, in Towson. Because the school system is committed to accessible communication with its stakeholders, Board of Education meetings are live-streamed and may be viewed on the BCPS Web site (www.bcps.org). The public is welcome to attend all open sessions of the Board.
Contact: Brenda Stiffler, Board of Education of Baltimore County, 410.887.4126

College Savings Plans meeting scheduled for Pikesville Middle School

Pikesville Middle School, 7701 Seven Mile Lane in Pikesville, will host a parent information meeting presented by the College Savings Plans of Maryland, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The College Savings Plans allow parents to save for college through a variety of affordable and flexible programs. For more information, go to www.collegesavingsmd.org or call 1.888.4MD.GRAD.

Contact: Lauren Shipley, College Savings Plans of Maryland, 443.769.1035

Wednesday, February 20

Seventh District, Fifth District elementary schools to vie in 3rd annual Reading Relay

Seventh District Elementary School staff will participate in their third annual Reading Relay at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, at Hereford High School, 17301 York Road, Parkton. The relay is the culmination of a reading challenge given to students. To celebrate students' reading accomplishments, three teams of teachers (primary, intermediate, and special area/administration) will compete with their counterparts from Fifth District Elementary School in a number of relays. Tickets are being sold in advance and at the door for $2.All money raised will be used toward securing author Jackie Urbanovic for a visit to Seventh District on April 29.

Contact: Patty Nestor, Leslie Brooks, or Glenda Carman, Seventh
District Elementary School, 410.887.1902

Black History Month to be celebrated at Deer Park Elementary School

Deer Park Elementary School's annual Black History Month assembly will take place on Wednesday, February 20, beginning with primary grades performing at a 9 a.m. assembly and intermediate grades performing at a 1 p.m. assembly. The theme for this year is "Defining Moments in African American History." The school is located at 9809 Lyons Mill Road in Owings Mills.

Contact: Kristine Frank or Renee Jenkins, Deer Park Elementary
School, 410.887.0723

Southwest Area Education Advisory Council to discuss student behavior issues

The Southwest Area Education Advisory Council will focus on bullying, suspensions, and student behavior at its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, at Lansdowne Middle School, 2400 Lansdowne Road, in Lansdowne. Presenters for this discussion will be Dale Rauenzahn, executive director of the BCPS Department of School Safety and Security, and Frank Abbott, superintendent's designee for the Southwest Area.

Contact: Beverly Coleman, Southwest Area Education Advisory Council, coleman.beverlya@gmail.com

College Savings Plans meeting scheduled for Cockeysville Middle School

Cockeysville Middle School, 10401 Greenside Drive in Cockeysville, will host a parent information meeting presented by the College Savings Plans of Maryland, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The College Savings Plans allow parents to save for college through a variety of affordable and flexible programs. For more information, go to www.collegesavingsmd.org or call 1.888.4MD.GRAD.

Contact: Lauren Shipley, College Savings Plans of Maryland, 443.769.1035

Thursday, February 21

2nd Quarter Awards Assembly to be held at Deer Park Elementary School

Deer Park Elementary School will host its 2nd Quarter Awards Assembly on Thursday, February 21, starting with an 8:50 a.m. assembly to honor superlative students in morning pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and Grades 1-2. At 1 p.m., students in the afternoon pre-kindergarten will be recognized, followed by the ceremony for Grades 3-5 at 2 p.m. Terrific Kids Awards, Perfect Attendance Awards, BUG (Brought Up a Grade) Awards, the Assistant Principal's Honor Roll, and Principal's Honor Roll will be given out at the assembly. The school is located at 9809 Lyons Mill Road in Owings Mills.

Contact: Kristine Frank or Renee Jenkins, Deer Park Elementary
School, 410.887.0723

6th Annual "Cultural Coalescence" celebration planned at Western School of Technology

A signature event for the Western School of Technology school community, the sixth annual "Cultural Coalescence" will take place at the school from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both Thursday, February 21, and Friday, February 22. As a celebration of the school's diverse student body, the Cultural Coalescence event was created to celebrate one another and to foster an appreciation for cultures all around the world.Many Western Tech students come from families that are first- or second-generation immigrants or have deep connections to their family origins.As part of the festival, students are required to create informational displays and encouraged to dress in native clothing and share customs and traditions. In its first year, the Cultural Coalescence involved 40 participants representing 14 countries; this year, more than 150 students will represent 50+ cultures and nations, including eight countries from South America represented by Spanish IV students. The school's Culinary Arts students will cook food from 12 countries and serve visitors. The school is located at 100 Kenwood Avenue in Catonsville; please contact the school for specific times, events, and additional information.

Contact: Kevin Applegate or Murray Parker, Western School of Technology, 410.887.0840

Friday, February 22

Relating biology to the real world at Prettyboy Elementary School

Grade 5 students at Prettyboy Elementary School will extend their study of cells by welcoming BD Biosciences Research and Development Manager Elizabeth Dodson to their classrooms during the afternoon of Friday, February 22. During science classes, Dodson will provide students the opportunity to magnify skin, clothing, hair, and words on pieces of paper by 200 times. Images will be made available to students on five advanced microscopes, as well as EyeClops, a technology that transfers images to a television monitor to accommodate more viewers. Students will experience biology firsthand and learn how more about how it is used in various careers. The school is located at 19810 Middletown Road in Freeland; please contact the school for specific times and additional information.

Contact: Abby Katherman or Susan Truesdell, Prettyboy Elementary School, 410.887.1900

Literature Night set for Hillcrest Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary School will host its annual Literature Night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, February 22, at the school at 1500 Frederick Road in Catonsville. The goal of Literature Night is to excite students about reading and introduce them to new books through interactive rooms built around book themes. With the help of more than 100 volunteers, the school expects to welcome 250 to 300 students and their families to the event. The activity also will feature a Literature Jeopardy with book-related trivia, a Book Walk, in which students can win book prizes, and a Reader's Roost, to collect donated books. This year's theme is "Who Needs the Movies," in which books that have been made into movies will be featured.

Contact: Heather Radebaugh or Theresa McVey, Hillcrest Elementary School, 410.887.0820

Victory Villa Elementary School hosts its 1st "Snow Ball for Hopkins"

Victory Villa Elementary School will hold its 1st to-be-annual "Snow Ball for Hopkins" on Friday, February 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the school.This special dance and evening of family fun will benefit the Johns Hopkins Children Center through Kids Helping Hopkins, a values education program. The event will be hosted by guest deejay "Detour Dave" Sandler, traffic/weather reporter on WBAL and 98 Rock radio stations. Refreshments will be sold, and there will also be a silent auction for Victory Villa's families and guests.The school is located at 500 Compass Road in Middle River.

Contact: Tracey Staab, Victory Villa Elementary School, 410.887.0184

Saturday, February 23

75 BCPS students set to perform in Maryland's All-State music ensembles

Seventy-five Baltimore County Public Schools students will be among those playing in the Junior All-State Band concert starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, at the Murphy Fine Arts Center at Morgan State University, 2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore. Inclusion in the All-State Band came after auditions held recently for Maryland All-State music ensembles. After three days of intensive rehearsals with renowned guest conductors, the students will present Saturday's public performance. The public is invited to attend.

Contact: Angela Tanner, Office of Music, 410.887.4024

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Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Public Schools host College Fair : Two-day event to feature more than 140 universities, colleges, and schools

February 19, 2013, 9:07 am
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What: Representatives from more than 140 universities, colleges, and technical and military schools will be on hand to speak with prospective college-bound students and their parents during College Fair 2013, hosted by the Community College of Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools. Participating admission recruiters represent colleges and schools from Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. All interested high school students are encouraged to attend the college fair. Admission and parking are free.When and Where:Monday, March 4, 2013, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. CCBC Essex Building D (Athletic and Wellness Center) 7201 Rossville Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21237Tuesday, March 5, 2013, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. CCBC Catonsville Building L (Athletic and Wellness Center) 800 South Rolling Road Baltimore, MD 21228 Reporters, editors, producers – The list of participating colleges is attached.
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BCPS accepting applications for Summer Enrichment Program : Program offers instruction, studio sessions, and field trips

February 19, 2013, 9:14 am
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TOWSON, MD— Baltimore County Public Schools’ Summer Visual Arts Enrichment Program is now accepting applications for its 2013 session to be hosted at Perry Hall High School. The BCPS Summer Visual Arts Enrichment Program is an opportunity offered annually to students with an interest in art, as well as those seeking entrance into gifted and talented or college art programs, acceptance into a magnet art program, and/or preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) art programs. From Monday, July 8, 2013, through Friday, July 19, 2013, the program will provide students in Grades 3-12 an opportunity to develop and refine personal art skills via five-hour studio sessions and art-related field trips. Each program day will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the evening of Thursday, July 18, 2013, the program will hold an open house/reception, where students will exhibit works completed over the two-week period for viewing by families and teachers. The program offers three courses: an Exploration of Artists and Their Materials for students entering Grades 3-5, an “Exploration of New Art Forms and Materials” for students entering Grades 6-8, and a “Portfolio Development” course for students entering Grades 9-12. Cost of participation in the program is $375, which includes all art materials, transportation, and consultant fees. Links to a camp brochure and application can be found at http://www.bcps.org/offices/visual_arts/summer_art_EP.html.
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Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, sister school compete in the Follett Challenge

February 20, 2013, 8:00 am
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TOWSON, MD. – Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, in collaboration with its sister school, Yamazaki Junior High School, located in Moka City, Japan, has entered the Follett Challenge. Sponsored by the Follett Corporation, the Follett Challenge rewards schools for their innovative approaches to education. To participate in the Challenge, schools nationwide submitted videos 3-5 minutes in length that reflected technology’s role in promoting student creativity, critical thinking, and engagement in the classroom. For its project, Sudbrook Magnet Middle created a video highlighting the use of a customized wiki to facilitate communication in both English and Japanese between its students and those of its Japanese sister school. To view Sudbrook Magnet Middle’s submission, visit http://follettchallenge.com/video.cfm?id=292. To view all submissions, visit http://follettchallenge.com/video_grid.cfm. There, the public may cast votes for its favorite videos. Voters are limited to one vote per day, and voting ends Monday, March 18, 2013. The Follett Corporation will award six schools prize packages of Follett products and services ranging in value from $5,000 to $60,000. Winners will receive notification of their placement in the competition by Friday, April 5, 2013. For more information on the Follett Challenge, visit http://follettchallenge.com.
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VEX Robotics competition to be held Feb. 23: 19 schools participating in this portion of the BCPS Secondary STEM Fair

February 21, 2013, 10:07 am
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What: A VEX Robotics competition will be held as part of the BCPS Secondary STEM Fair, which also includes a Middle School Challenge (at Cockeysville Middle School) and a Physics Olympics (at Dulaney High School). Nineteen middle and high schools will compete in the robotics competition, which has been a part of the Secondary STEM Fair since 2010. VEX Robotics offers middle school, high school, and university students a way to learn more about science, technology, engineering, and math while practicing teamwork, leadership, and problem solving. When: Saturday, February 23, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Where: Perry Hall High School 4601 Ebenezer Road Baltimore 21236Background: Participating schools are: Chesapeake High Dulaney High Eastern Technical High Hereford High Hereford Middle Lansdowne High Loch Raven High New Town High Old Court Middle Owings Mills High Parkville High Perry Hall High Pikesville High Ridgely Middle Sollers Point Technical High Sparrows Point High Sparrows Point Middle Towson High Western School of Technology
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23 BCPS students place in the Distributive Education Club of America’s Regional Conference

February 22, 2013, 6:38 am
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TOWSON, MD. – Twenty-three Baltimore County Public Schools students placed in the Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) Regional Conference, hosted at Perry Hall High School on February 12, 2013. During the conference, students demonstrated their knowledge of business management and administration, finance, hospitality and tourism, and marketing by completing written assessments and conducting informational presentations related to the principles of business operations, entrepreneurship, marketing, professional selling, and team decision-making. Area business partners served as judges for the students' presentations. Approximately 170 students from Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Harford counties participated in the conference, a practice event for the DECA State Career Development Conference, which will take place in Annapolis, Maryland, on Thursday, March 7, 2013, and Friday, March 8, 2013. BCPS winners in the conference were: Free Enterprise/Economics 2nd place -- Tabatha Anderson, Perry Hall High School 3rd place -- Lawren Beane, Perry Hall High SchoolMarketing Comprehensive Written Exam 3rd place -- Molly Peige, Perry Hall High SchoolAccounting Applications 3rd place -- Molly Peige, Perry Hall High SchoolAutomotive Services Marketing 2nd place -- Tyler Danasie, Perry Hall High School 3rd place -- Austin Newcomb, Overlea High SchoolBusiness Services Marketing 1st place -- Tyrone Casey, Chesapeake High School 3rd place -- Tom Irwin, Perry Hall High SchoolFood Marketing 3rd place -- Kevin McBain, Perry Hall High SchoolHotel and Lodging Marketing 1st place -- Stan Diamond, Perry Hall High SchoolMarketing Management 2nd place -- Victoria Lizardo, Chesapeake High SchoolQuick Serve Restaurant Management 1st place -- Lawren Beane, Perry Hall High SchoolRestaurant and Food Service Management 3rd place -- Tabatha Anderson, Perry Hall High SchoolRetail Merchandising 2nd place -- Nurit Kedir, Perry Hall High School Business Law and Ethics Management 1st place -- Kelly Boham and Mary Rose Pedron, Overlea High SchoolBuying and Merchandising Marketing Management 3rd place -- Dayshawn Alexander and Brian Dickenson, Chesapeake High SchoolFinancial Analysis Management 2nd place -- Josh Brent and Dominic Pappas, Perry Hall High SchoolHospitality Services Management 3rd place -- Lashawn Johnson and Sara Owens, Overlea High School 3rd place -- Zana Hill and Lacrystal Hill, Woodlawn High SchoolTravel and Tourism Marketing Management 3rd place -- Jonna Nunez and Tori Stallings, Perry Hall High SchoolOverall Team Winners 2nd place -- Perry Hall High School DECA is an international organization committed to aiding students in their preparations for college and careers in finance, hospitality, management, and marketing. Its High School Division boasts 185,000 student members in 5,000 schools across the globe and sponsors numerous competitive events each year for its members.
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New episode of “BCPS News” airs on BCPS-TV: Rising graduation rates, BCPS scholarships are among features

February 22, 2013, 7:03 am
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TOWSON, MD. – A new episode of “BCPS News,” which spotlights Baltimore County Public Schools’ achievements and progress, will be on the air beginning Monday, February 25, through Sunday, March 10. The show is hosted by Mary Beth Marsden, a local Emmy Award®-winning broadcaster. Produced twice monthly during the school year by BCPS-TV (The Education Channel),  "BCPS News" airs daily at 12:30 a.m., 5:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:30 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. on Comcast Cable Channel 73 and Verizon FiOS Channel 34 in Baltimore County. Additionally, the program is available on the Web at www.bcps.org/news/ed_channel and at http://www.youtube.com/user/BaltCoPS. The latest 15-minute episode includes stories about:
  • The partnership between George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology and the Baltimore Symphony Young Orchestra, which brings together more than 200 young musicians from across Maryland at the school to make beautiful music as the orchestra.
  • Effective middle school practices to increase student achievement, as demonstrated by students from Perry Hall, Catonsville, and Hereford middle schools and Southwest Academy.
  • The BCPS Scholarship Loan Program, which each year offers $4,000 scholarships to Baltimore County Public Schools students who plan to become teachers, many of them coming back to Baltimore County schools to teach.
In addition, an “Around the County” segment features an interactive visit to Wellwood International Elementary School by sea creatures from the National Aquarium in Baltimore, and a look at the welcome experienced by Chinese students participating in the school system’s Chinese Cultural Exchange both at Towson High School and from high schools across Baltimore County. A segment called “What’s Trending” highlights recent county-wide achievements, including honors for Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts Principal Ryan Imbriale, one of three principals to receive national recognition for technology leadership; an examination of recent increases in the county’s graduation rate; and the creation of unique ceramic bowls by students and staff at Catonsville High school who are participating in the annual Empty Bowls Project charity event. Since 1983, the school system’s television station has produced original and instructional programming, interactive DVDs, commercial satellite downlinks, and live telecasts to serve the informational needs of students, parents, educators, and citizens of Baltimore County. BCPS-TV also provides opportunities for BCPS students, staff, and stakeholders to learn about and gain experience in television and video production. BCPS-TV student interns for this school year are seniors Abby Kousouris of Hereford High School, Khalida Volou of Chesapeake High School, and Erin Tyszko of Perry Hall High School. Other original programs airing on BCPS-TV include “High School Sports Scene,” “Math Homework Helpers,” “SAT Review,” “Student Art Break,” “Student Production Showcase,” “Up Beat,” and “The Chalkboard.” The Education Channel also records and airs system-wide music and recognition events, as well as recorded and live-stream broadcasts of the public meetings of the Baltimore County Board of Education,. A viewing schedule for BCPS-TV is available at www.bcps.org/apps/edchannel_schedule/.
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Retiring Raven Matt Birk leaves one last gift for Battle Grove Elementary School: Donation of “Reading Oasis” lab cements tie between school, player

February 22, 2013, 11:59 am
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DUNDALK, MD. – Ravens starting center Matt Birk announced today the donation of a “Reading Oasis” reading lab to Battle Grove Elementary School, the culmination of a close relationship between the Dundalk school and the six-time Pro Bowl player for the Super Bowl champion Ravens. Birk also took the opportunity Friday during a press conference at the school to announce his retirement from the National Football League after 15 seasons with both the Minnesota Vikings and the Baltimore club. “I thought (Battle Grove Elementary) was a fitting place to do this,” Birk told the school’s Grade 5 students in the Battle Grove media center. “I’ve enjoyed playing football, but I’ve enjoyed coming to schools over the years and being with young people just as much. You guys give me positive energy.” The “Reading Oasis” will serve as a community reading resource, said Battle Grove Principal Jennifer Gounaris. Sponsored by Scholastic and Birk’s own HIKE Foundation, the lab will be “a warm and comfortable place where you and your parents can come and read,” Birk said. With about 100 books per grade level, it will likely be housed in a school classroom. Birk’s relationship with Battle Grove began when he visited the school last December to donate 350 books. His HIKE Foundation, which he began in 2002 to impart “Hope, Inspiration, Knowledge, and Education” to at-risk students, provided one book for each student at the school. Birk also struck up a friendship with 10-year-old Grade 5 student Larry Bryant while at Battle Grove; he later provided Bryant with tickets to the Ravens’ December 23 game against the New York Giants. On Friday, Birk told Bryant the school’s new reading room would be known as the “Larry Bryant Reading Oasis;” in return, Bryant performed an exuberant version of Ravens’ star Ray Lewis’ “squirrel dance” for his classmates, teachers, and scores of reporters. “You do that better than Ray does,” Birk said.
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BCPS News Tips – The Week of February 23 – March 2, 2013: Activities, Events, and News from Baltimore County Public Schools

February 25, 2013, 6:42 am
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Saturday, February 23

75 BCPS students set to perform in Maryland's All-State music ensembles

Seventy-five Baltimore County Public Schools students will be among those playing in the Junior All-State Band concert starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, at the Murphy Fine Arts Center at Morgan State University, 2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore. Inclusion in the All-State Band came after auditions held recently for Maryland All-State music ensembles. After three days of intensive rehearsals with renowned guest conductors, the students will present Saturday's public performance. The public is invited to attend.

Contact: Angela Tanner, Office of Music, 410.887.4024

VEX Robotics competition part of BCPS Secondary STEM Fair

A VEX Robotics competition will join the Middle School Challenge and the Physics Olympics as featured events of the annual BCPS Secondary STEM Fair, which takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, at three Baltimore County schools. The robotics competition will get underway at Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Road in Perry Hall, while the Middle School Challenge will be held at Cockeysville High School, 10401 Greenside Drive in Cockeysville. The Physics Olympics events will be held at Dulaney High School, 255 Padonia Road in Timonium. For the robotics portion of the fair, which has been a part of the Secondary STEM Fair since 2010, 19 middle and high schools will compete. VEX Robotics offers middle school, high school, and university students a way to learn more about science, technology, engineering, and math while practicing teamwork, leadership, and problem solving.

Contact: Jeremy Haack or George Newberry, Office of Science, PreK-12, 410.887.4251

Black Saga countywide competition set
More than 60 teams of knowledgeable students from across Baltimore County will meet from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, in the countywide Black Saga competition championship at Randallstown High School, 4000 Offutt Road in Randallstown. For several weeks, teams of elementary and middle school students have engaged in school-wide and regional Black Saga competitions to determine who will participate in the county tournament. Black Saga tests students' knowledge and awareness of African American history and culture.
Contact: Timothy Rualo, Office of Social Studies, 410.887.2172

Tuesday, February 26

Glyndon Elementary School celebrates a day of learning

Glyndon Elementary School kicks off a day of learning activities and events on Tuesday, February 26, with a display of STEM Fair Projects during the school's annual STEM Fair during the day. During the evening hours, the school at 445 Glyndon Drive in Glyndon will host its Reading and Math Night. Students and their parents can enjoy a variety of mathematics and reading activities, and families can visit the BCPS Parentmobile as well. The Parentmobile is a traveling educational resource center for visitors to learn about the BCPS curricula, select resources and materials to assist with learning, and learn about community resources that support education. Students will use empty egg cartons to create a "make and take" item for Parentmobile visits. Please contact the school for specific times and additional information.

Contact: Tracy Robinson, Glyndon Elementary School, 410.887.1130

Reading Night + Math Night = Alphabet Soup Night at Wellwood International Elementary School

Wellwood International Elementary School, located at 2901 Smith Avenue in Pikesville, will host a reading and math night from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26. During this activity, students can explore different classrooms where they will read books and participate in fun math activities. Students will be able to enjoy a book swap as well. For parents, information tables about reading, math, and gifted and talented programs will be available.

Contact: Tricia Rueter, Wellwood International Elementary School, 410.887.1212

Wednesday, February 27

Holabird Middle School to receive donation of computers, healthy living information from Maryland Physicians Care

Holabird Middle School, 1701 Delvale Avenue in Dundalk, will receive 30 new computers as part of a kick off to an initiative aimed at providing information to students about healthy eating and living. Sponsors Maryland Physicians Care (MPC) and My Healthy World will deliver the computers from the MPC "Healthy Groove" mobile marketing unit and hold an assembly for Holabird students to learn more about the My Healthy World curriculum, which stresses health and wellness, and to see a healthy cooking demonstration. The donation and assembly will begin at 11:45 a.m. and will include Deborah Phelps, director of the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, and Holabird Principal Julie Dellone.

Contact: Deborah Phelps, The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, 410.887.8962

Perry Hall High School to host the John DiLutis, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Concert

The Perry Hall High School music department will host a memorial scholarship concert in honor of school alumnus John DiLutis, Jr., and featuring the music of new composers Roland Barrett, Guy Forbes, Robert Shelton, and Sean O'Loughlin and classic composers including Paul Whear, W.A. Mozart, Henri Rabaud, and Franz von Suppe. The concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. at the school, located at 4601 Ebenezer Road in Perry Hall, will include performances by the Perry Hall High School Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, and Symphony Orchestra, in addition to the Baltimore Symphonic Band under the direction of Chris Wolfe, and performances by University of Maryland College Park professor and clarinetist Robert DiLutis. There are no tickets required and donations accepted at the door will be directed to the scholarship fund.

Contact: George Roberts, Perry Hall High School, 410.887.5108

College Savings Plans meeting scheduled for Deep Creek Middle School, Loch Raven Technical Academy

Two schools – Deep Creek Middle School and Loch Raven Technical Academy -- will host parent information meetings presented by the College Savings Plans of Maryland, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The College Savings Plans allow parents to save for college through a variety of affordable and flexible programs. Deep Creek Middle School is located at 1000 S. Marlyn Avenue in Essex. Loch Raven Technical Academy is located at 8101LaSalle Road in Towson. For more information, go to www.collegesavingsmd.org or call 1.888.4MD.GRAD.

Contact: Lauren Shipley, College Savings Plans of Maryland, 443.769.1035

Friday, March 1

Schools, students launch first BCPS Anti-Bullying Day

In an effort to spread awareness of bullying and promote an atmosphere of respect, Baltimore County Public Schools will launch its first countywide Anti-Bullying Day on Friday, March 1. Initiated by members of Superintendent Dallas Dance's Student Advisory Board, the day will feature anti-bullying activities in schools across the county and a taped message to students from Dr. Dance.An Anti-Bullying Day kickoff will be held at Lansdowne Middle School, 2400 Lansdowne Road in Lansdowne, beginning at 9 a.m. County Executive Kevin Kamenetz will present a resolution to the Student Advisory Board members officially proclaiming March 1, 2013, as BCPS Anti-Bullying Day.At the kickoff, Kaeviya Butler, a Grade 7 student at Lansdowne Middle, will be recognized for her winning slogan, "#TeamNoBullying," in a competition held among middle and high school student councils.

Contact: Barbara Fuller, Office of Student Support, 410.887.4218 .

"Fit Friday" at Mars Estates Elementary School reaches milestone with pep rally

"Fit Friday," a group of students at Mars Estates Elementary School in Grades 3, 4, and 5 who engage in running exercises and fitness activities every Friday before school begins, reaches a milestone on Friday, March 1. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the school will sponsor a pep rally not only to help students prepare for and become excited about the MSA tests but also to celebrate the group's completion of a 5-kilometer run. At this event, student runners will complete the 5K and enter the school's gymnasium for the pep rally. In addition, completion of the 5K will be special because "Fit Friday" members will be escorted by members of the Chesapeake High School track team, who will run with the students as they complete the goal. The school is located at 1500 Homberg Avenue, Essex.

Contact: Julie Hendricks, Mars Estates Elementary School, 410.887.0154

McCormick Elementary School throws a "Super Celebration" to observe Dr. Seuss, presidents, and famous African-Americans

McCormick Elementary school will celebrate the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss with a before-school autograph session with the "Cat in the Hat" over breakfast treats, juice, and coffee. Afterwards, invited guests will read their favorite Dr. Seuss books to primary classes. Meanwhile, Grade 5 students have researched U.S. presidents and famous black American historical figures. Dressed as their research subjects, the students will be available to share information about what they learned about these famous people. Please contact the school for specific times and additional information. McCormick Elementary School is located at 5101 Hazelwood Avenue in Rosedale.

Contact: Karen Looney, McCormick Elementary School, 410.887.0500

Catonsville High School to present "Guys and Dolls"
The Catonsville High School Theatre Department, under the direction of Lauren Deutschman and student director Meg Cavanagh, will present this year's musical production of "Guys and Dolls." Performances are Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance of the show for a discounted price or at the door. Catonsville High School is located at 421 Bloomsbury Avenue in Catonsville.

Contacts: Lauren Deutschman or Caitlyn Carlson, Catonsville High School, 410.887.0808

The musical production "13" to be performed at Sudbrook Magnet Middle School

Sudbrook Magnet Middle School will present the Broadway musical "13" for two performances on Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. The musical is a story about growing up and the trials and tribulations of being 13 years old.With a score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, the musical centers around the character of Evan Goldman, who must deal with moving from New York City to small town Indiana after his parents separate. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. All seats are reserved. The Sudbrook performances will feature nearly 80 students representing all grade levels and magnets from the school, which was recognized by the John F. Kennedy Center for excellence in arts education. Sudbrook is located at 4300 Bedford Road in Pikesville.

Contact: Garry Tiller or Sharon Robbins, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, 410.887.6720

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Hillcrest Elementary, Sudbrook Magnet Middle win countywide Black Saga competition: School teams now head to statewide finals

February 26, 2013, 5:29 am
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TOWSON, MD—Teams from Hillcrest Elementary School and Sudbrook Magnet Middle School emerged as elementary and middle school champions in close matches at the 2013 Baltimore County Public Schools’ Black Saga Competition, held Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Randallstown High School. The Black Saga competition challenges students to answer more than 800 questions about the African American experience. The Black Saga competition begins each fall when students start competing against teams within their schools and counties before moving up to the statewide finals. In both elementary and middle school finals, first-place teams both scored 10 points in the Saturday competition, but multiple teams tied for second place on both levels. Hillcrest Elementary School’s team repeated as the county’s elementary champions. The top finishers on the elementary school level were: 1st place – Hillcrest Team 1 2nd place – West Towson Team 1 2nd place – West Towson Team 2 The middle school competition also was close, with just three points separating first place from three second place teams from two schools. Last year, the Sudbrook team finished second to Deer Park Middle Magnet School; the schools reversed places this year. The top middle school teams were: 1st place – Sudbrook Team 1 2nd place – Deer Park Middle Magnet 2nd place – Pikesville 1 2nd place – Pikesville 2 The event was moderated by Dr. Lisa Williams, BCPS’ director of the Office of Equity and Cultural Proficiency. Throughout the finals, Randallstown High School overflowed with scores of enthusiastic parents, school staff, family, and friends. All BCPS schools are eligible to send up to two teams each to the Maryland State Black Saga competition to be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Towson University’s Union and Burdick Hall.
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New episode of “High School Sports Scene” airs on BCPS-TV: Show features the latest news on track, basketball, and wrestling

February 26, 2013, 5:40 am
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TOWSON, MD. – Stories and interviews about Baltimore County Public Schools athletes, teams, and coaches fill the latest episode of “High School Sports Scene,” which is on the air through Sunday, March 3. The current episode is hosted by Capri Gaines, a junior at Towson High School. Produced twice a month during the school year by BCPS-TV (The Education Channel), “High School Sports Scene” airs every day at 10:30 p.m. In addition, on Monday through Thursday, it can be seen at 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and, on Saturday and Sunday, also at 11:00 a.m. BCPS-TV can be found on Comcast Cable Channel 73 and Verizon FiOS Channel 34 in Baltimore County. Additionally, the program is available on YouTube at High School Sports Scene February 19, 2013. The latest episode includes stories about: • Dulaney v. Milford Mill boys basketball • Randallstown v. New Town boys basketball • Outstanding Male Student Athlete: Jordan Gale, Chesapeake High School wrestling • Outstanding Female Student Athlete: Tranaka Adams, Chesapeake High School, basketball The segment “Coach's Corner” is hosted by Randy Dase, a social studies teacher and soccer coach (and former lacrosse and basketball coach) at Towson High School. In this episode, he interviews Catonsville High School wrestling coach Eric Warm and wrestler Manny Miranda. “High School Sports Scene” is sponsored by Allogram, Inc., and Burger King. Since 1983, the school system’s television station has produced original and instructional programming, interactive DVDs, commercial satellite downlinks, and live telecasts to serve the informational needs of students, parents, educators, and citizens of Baltimore County. BCPS-TV also provides opportunities for BCPS students, staff, and stakeholders to learn about and gain experience in television and video production. BCPS-TV student interns for this school year are seniors Abby Kousouris of Hereford High School, Khalida Volou of Chesapeake High School, and Erin Tyszko of Perry Hall High School. Other original programs airing on BCPS-TV include “BCPS News,” “Math Homework Helpers,” “Career Tracks,” “So Easy A Kid Can Do It,” “Brain Gain,” “Kid Conversation,” “Educated Parenting,” “Student Art Break,” “Student Production Showcase,” “Up Beat,” and “The Chalkboard.” The Education Channel also records and airs systemwide music and recognition events, as well as recorded and live-stream broadcasts of the public meetings of the Baltimore County Board of Education. A viewing schedule for BCPS-TV is available at www.bcps.org/apps/edchannel_schedule/.
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Loch Raven High places first in BCPS Physics Olympics: Teams from Perry Hall and Carver Center claim second and third places

February 26, 2013, 8:45 am
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TOWSON, MD. – A team from Loch Raven High School placed first overall in the Baltimore County Public Schools’ 26th annual Physics Olympics, held Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Dulaney High School. Teams from Perry Hall High School and George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology placed second and third, respectively. Because Loch Raven High came in first, next year’s Physics Olympics T-shirts will be in Loch Raven’s school colors: purple and gold. At the Physics Olympics, the teams named below were recognized for winning the following events:
Event Superman Locomotive Ball Spiderman Trap Hulk Egg Smash Mind Over Matter Stretch Your Mind Bifrost Bridge
Team Loch Raven High, Team 2 Towson High, Team 1 Towson High, Team 1 Perry Hall High, Team 1 Carver Center Overlea High
The schools that participated in this year’s BCPS Physics Olympics are: Catonsville High School Chesapeake High School Dulaney High School (2 teams) Dundalk High School Eastern Technical High School (2 teams) Franklin High School George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology Hereford High School (2 teams) Lansdowne High School Loch Raven High School (2 teams) Milford Mill Academy New Town High School Overlea High School Owings Mills High School (2 teams) Parkville High School Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts Perry Hall High School (2 teams) Pikesville High School (2 teams) Randallstown High School Towson High School (2 teams) Sparrows Point High School (2 teams) Western School of Technology (2 teams) The Physics Olympics is part of the larger annual BCPS Secondary STEM Fair, which also features a Middle School Challenge and VEX Robotics Competition and takes place in three different school buildings on the same day.
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Results announced from BCPS VEX Robotics Competition: Event was part of Saturday’s BCPS Secondary STEM Fair

February 26, 2013, 10:37 am
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TOWSON, MD. – Seventeen middle and high schools participated in a VEX Robotics competition, held on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Perry Hall High School, as part of the annual Baltimore County Public Schools’ Secondary STEM Fair. Teams from eight schools were honored with awards. The award-winning teams and their awards are listed below Award
  • Excellence
    • 929C Hereford Middle
  • Champions
    • 929V Hereford Middle
    • 929V Hereford Middle
    • 5839A Eastern Technical High
  • Finalist
    • 952C Ridgely Middle
    • 1727D Dulaney High
    • 1727E Dulaney High
  • Robot Skills
    • 929C Hereford Middle
  • Programming Skills
    • 944C Chesapeake High
  • All-Star
    • 3856A Sparrows Point Middle
  • Amaze
    • 2866A Owings Mills High
  • Build
    • 1727D Dulaney High
  • Design
    • 1727D Dulaney High
  • Innovate
    • 1727A Dulaney High
  • Judges'
    • 929 Hereford High
    • 5365A Loch Raven High
  • Sportsmanship
    • 952C Ridgely Middle
  • Support
    • 952C Ridgely Middle
VEX Robotics offers middle school, high school, and university students a way to learn more about science, technology, engineering, and math while practicing teamwork, leadership, and problem solving. The 10 judges for the event represented Lockheed Martin Corporation, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – Baltimore Section, National Society of Black Engineers – Baltimore Metropolitan Alumni Chapter, and University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). In total 46 teams from the following 17 schools participated:
  1. Chesapeake High
  2. Dulaney High
  3. Eastern Technical High
  4. Hereford High
  5. Hereford Middle
  6. Lansdowne High
  7. Loch Raven High
  8. Old Court Middle
  9. Owings Mills High
  10. Perry Hall High
  11. Pikesville High
  12. Ridgely Middle
  13. Sollers Point Technical High
  14. Sparrows Point High
  15. Sparrows Point Middle
  16. Towson High
  17. Western School of Technology
In addition to the event on Saturday, the inaugural BCPS VEX Robotics league concluded on February 22 at Perry Hall High School. The league’s championship alliance was comprised of two teams from Hereford High School: 929W and 929V. The league’s Excellence Award winner was 1727E from Dulaney High School. As a result of their accomplishments in league play, the Hereford High teams 929W and 929V and Dulaney High School team 1727E have qualified for the VEX World Championship, which will be held in Anaheim, California from April 17 to 20, 2013.
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Applications now available for the BCPS Scholarship Loan Program : Program supports students preparing for careers in education

February 27, 2013, 5:51 am
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TOWSON, MD— Applications for the Baltimore County Public Schools Scholarship Loan Program are now available for high school seniors intending to pursue a career in education. Established during the 2006-2007 school year, the program welcomes BCPS students interested in professional teaching careers in mathematics, science, special education, and technology education to apply for a $4,000 loan scholarship. Renewable for up to four years, the scholarship loan may be used for tuition and/or purchases of books and educational supplies. Prior to receiving the award, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.80 and submit an application consisting of student information, a personal resume, letters of recommendation, and an essay. Once accepted into the program, recipients must sign a promissory note, agreeing to teach full-time in a Baltimore County public school, one year for each year of the award; enroll full-time in an approved teacher education program at a Maryland institution; maintain Maryland residency; and begin employment within six months of college graduation. Students may access the Scholarship Loan Program brochure and application in their high school guidance office or online athttp://www.bcps.org/parents/pdf/BCPS-Scholarship-Program-Brochure.pdf. Applications are due by Friday, April 12, 2013. The BCPS Office of Human Resources will notify scholarship recipients of their award by Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Recipients will then receive invitations to the awards ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, 2013.
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Board of Education of Baltimore County to Meet on Tuesday, March 5

February 27, 2013, 1:49 pm
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TOWSON, MD. - The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education of Baltimore County will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. The Building and Contracts Committee of the Board will meet at approximately 4:00 p.m. The full Board will meet in open session at approximately 4:30 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 7:00 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 educators named regional principal, teacher of the year by national magnet group: Morrison, Miller in running for national honors

February 28, 2013, 10:10 am
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TOWSON, MD. – Baltimore County educators have been named Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year for a five-state region by Magnet Schools of America, placing them in the running for national honors from the national magnet advocacy group. Darlene Morrison, principal of Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet School of Technology in Towson, is one of seven regional principals of the year named by the magnet school organization. Kim Sturdivant-Miller, a 22-year science instructor at Southwest Academy Magnet Middle School, is this year’s regional teacher of the year for Magnet Schools of America. She will compete against five other teachers from across the United States for national teacher of the year honors. Both educators were recognized in a Magnet Schools of America region that included school systems in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. “Baltimore County Public Schools is a national leader in magnet- and theme-school education, and these educators are two of the reasons why,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance. “Congratulations to them both for this recognition and for the job they do in helping our students explore their talents and reach their potential.” The teacher of the year designation is the second major honor for Miller this year; on Thursday, February 28, she will be recognized by the Technology & Engineering Educators Association of Maryland with that group’s Maryland middle school teacher excellence award. She will represent Maryland at the 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association conference in Ohio next month. The teacher of the year award from Magnet Schools of America recognizes educators who exemplify excellence in academic achievement through innovative programs that promote equity, diversity, and academic excellence for students in magnet schools. Morrison, the group’s regional principal of the year, leads a school that was chosen by Magnet Schools of America as a School of Excellence, one of only 95 schools in the nation to receive that honor this year. The association’s national principal and teacher of the year will be announced on Tuesday, May 7, during the organization’s annual conference in Tulsa, OK. On February 1, Magnet Schools of America, led by MSA Executive Director Scott Thomas and members of its Board of Directors, launched this year’s National Magnet School Awareness Month at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Towson.
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Patapsco High, Cromwell Valley Elementary named national Magnet Schools of Excellence

February 28, 2013, 10:11 am
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TOWSON, MD. – Two Baltimore County public schools – Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts in Dundalk and Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet School of Technology in Towson -- have been selected as Schools of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America. The schools are among 95 nationally from 14 states – and the only Maryland schools -- to receive the top honor from Magnet Schools of America. The awards, which come with a $2,500 cash award for each school, are given to magnet schools or programs that demonstrate a high commitment to academic standards, curriculum innovation, diversity efforts, specialized teaching staffs, and parent and community involvement. “Magnet schools and programs are a strong and important part of our school system, and these two schools represent the best of that tradition of educational excellence,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance. “As a community, we congratulate and thank these schools – including their staffs and students – for setting high standards every day, and for achieving those standards.” The awards will be presented to each school in May during the organization’s annual conference in Tulsa, OK. “This award from Magnet Schools of America is really about the efforts of the entire school community—all teachers, students, and parents,” said Patapsco Principal Ryan Imbriale. “Patapsco is a prime example of the benefits that come from an arts rich education. The arts exercise and develop higher order thinking skills including analysis, synthesis, and evaluation while providing an opportunity for every student to learn.” Added Darlene Morrison, principal at Cromwell Valley, “All students participate in a rigorous technology magnet program which reflects our belief that in order to be successful and productive in the 21st century, students need to use technology as a tool to enhance their knowledge base and communication skills. . . . CVE is unique as far as technology instruction due to the quality of technology integration that students receive combined with the meaningful quantity of hands-on experiences.” On February 1, Magnet Schools of America, led by MSA Executive Director Scott Thomas and members of its Board of Directors, launched this year’s National Magnet School Awareness Month at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Towson.
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Students, schools set to launch inaugural BCPS Anti-Bullying Day : Activities in schools designed to raise awareness, promote respect

March 1, 2013, 4:59 am
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TOWSON, MD. – In a countywide effort developed and sponsored by students, Baltimore County Public Schools will take time on Friday, March 1, to focus on the problem of bullying and promote an atmosphere of respect as part of the first BCPS Anti-Bullying Day. Initiated by members of Superintendent Dallas Dance’s Student Advisory Board, the event will feature anti-bullying activities in many of Baltimore County’s 174 schools, centers, and programs. The day of awareness will be formally inaugurated during a 9 a.m. kickoff rally at Lansdowne Middle School, 2400 Lansdowne Road in Lansdowne, featuring the presentation of a resolution from County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. In addition, Dr. Dance will discuss the day and its significance through a taped message, to be aired in schools across the district. Also at the kickoff, Kaeviya Butler, a Grade 7 student at Lansdowne Middle, will be recognized for her winning slogan, “#TeamNoBullying,” in a competition held among middle and high school student councils. While students in many schools will have an opportunity to sign an Anti-Bullying Pledge during the day, the following items are some of the creative and unique activities taking place across Baltimore County Public Schools to observe BCPS Anti-Bullying Day. Please contact the schools for additional information or specific times:
  • Arbutus Elementary School– Students will sign a giant copy of the Anti-Bullying Pledge during lunch periods. Throughout the morning, guests will read Dr. Seuss books with the theme of treating others with kindness and respect, followed by teacher-led discussions and activities about the morals of the stories. In the afternoon, students will participate in an assembly called “David Jack’s Stand Up, Step In, Speak Out, You Win! – No Bullying Show.” (1300 Sulphur Spring Road in Arbutus; 410.887.1400)
  • Church Lane Elementary School– Primary-grade students will enjoy an assembly in the morning, while students in higher grades will attend a 2:30 p.m. Anti-Bullying Pep Rally, featuring student-led cheers, raps, dances, skits, and songs. Students will wear anti-bullying stickers, receive anti-bullying pencils to erase bullying, and exchange “kindness cards.” Students also have the opportunity to write hurtful words that have been said to them and then deposit all the “trash talk” in the garbage can. (3820 Fernside Road in Randallstown; 410.887.0717)
  • Hampton Elementary School– Students will sign anti-bullying and pro-kindness pledges and exchange “kindness cards.” Throughout the week, students have listened to announcements about bullying prevention and spreading acts of kindness and have been challenged to give at least one compliment to a friend or family member each day. Students also have read the book How Full is Your Bucket, which discusses the reciprocal benefits of helping others, as a school. (1115 Charmuth Road in Lutherville; 410.887.3205)
  • Kingsville Elementary School–To foster an environment of mutual respect in their classrooms, students purchased more than 800 50-cent “Kind-O-Grams” to fill the school with kind words directed at classmates, teachers, and administrators. The Kind-O-Grams were delivered to the classrooms each morning, and the recipients proudly displayed them on lockers, classroom doors, or on desks! This anti-bullying activity correlates with Kingsville Elementary's emphasis on kindness during the 2012-2013 school year. (7300 Sunshine Avenue in Kingsville; 410.887.5949)
  • Middleborough Elementary School– Several weeks ago, the school started a Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club with students who, prior to joining, were asked to write a note explaining the importance of ending bullying and helping others. Since then, the club has mounted an anti-bullying poster campaign for the event and shared anti-bullying strategies during each morning’s announcements. (313 West Road in Essex; 410.887.0160)
  • Pine Grove Elementary School– Students created an anti-bullying poster contest that attracted entries from more than 30 students in all grade levels. The posters are now on display in the school’s hallways, and the student body will vote on its favorite poster and announce the winners on March 1. Winning posters will be framed and hanged permanently in the Pine Grove hallways. (2701 Summit Avenue in Parkville; 410.887.5267)
  • Pot Spring Elementary School– In addition to studying anti-bullying literature during the week, Grade 5 students will perform anti-bullying skits for primary grade students every 10 minutes from 9:20 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (2410 Springlake Drive in Timonium; 410.887.7648)
  • Seventh District Elementary School– Students in Grade 4 will perform an anti-bullying puppet show based on the book, The Band Aid Chicken, which tells the story of one brave chicken’s decision to stand up against bullying. (20300 York Road in Parkton; 410.887.1902)
  • Middle River Middle School– Teachers and students will use one period to complete a specially-designed lesson about anti-bullying. Students will also sign the Anti-Bullying Pledge and wear anti-bullying bracelets distributed in homerooms. After students take part in the bullying lesson, watch the videos, and engage in discussions and partner collaboration, the entire school will decorate classroom doors or hall posters. Each student will receive a copy of the Anti-Bullying Pledge to keep in his or her binder, and the pledge will be recited as a school once a week to refresh the lesson. The school also has created a team to design a three-tier bullying intervention program to be utilized, as needed, when bullying is reported. (800 Middle River Road; 410.887.0165)
  • Sparrows Point Middle School– The school’s Student Council designed t-shirts in the school’s colors and for the Sparrows Point community. Students also will be wearing anti-bullying wrist bands. (7400 North Point Road in Sparrows Point; 410.887.7524)
  • Catonsville High School– Posters have been created and are on display throughout the school. Students dubbed “Bully-Busters” will help with other activities during the day, including a video contest, to be held during the 9 a.m. homeroom period. All students will judge the best of several student-created anti-bullying videos. In addition, a live band will play at all lunch periods, and a table will be available for students to sign the pledge. (421 Bloomsbury Avenue in Catonsville, 410.887.0808)
  • Sollers Point Technical High School– In addition to wearing wrist bands and specially designed t-shirts, students will solicit signatures for the Anti-Bullying Pledge. For every signature, students have received a paper hand, which was posted on a school bulletin board. As part of the effort, the school has compiled a time-lapse video of each hand being added to the bulletin board. (325 Sollers Point Road in Dundalk; 410.887.7075)
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Four BCPS’ school teams and 4 individual students advance to MATHCOUNTS state competition

March 1, 2013, 10:22 am
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TOWSON, MD—Teams from Franklin, Hereford, Pikesville, and Perry Hall middle schools and four individual students from Ridgely and Sudbrook Magnet middle schools have qualified to compete in the Maryland State MATHCOUNTS Competition to take place on March 16, 2013, at the Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus. The individual students are:
  • Samantha Engler, Ridgely Middle School
  • Michael Krasnitski, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School
  • Ari Wu, Ridgely Middle School
  • Jessica Ye, Ridgely Middle School
Developed in 1983, the national MATHCOUNTS program challenges middle school students to solve oral and written timed mathematics problems. To qualify to compete at the state level, BCPS’ students competed in the annual Baltimore/Chesapeake Chapter Competition held on February 2, 2013, at Perry Hall High School. More than 175 “mathletes” participated in the chapter competition representing schools from Baltimore City and Baltimore, Howard, Harford, and Cecil counties. In addition to the four advancing teams, five other BCPS teams competed: Catonsville, Cockeysville, Middle River, Ridgely, and Sudbrook Magnet. The top four individuals from the state competition won an all-expenses paid trip to the 2013 Raytheon MATHCOUNTS National Competition, which will be held in Washington, D.C., on May 10, 2013.
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BCPS News Tips – The Week of March 2 – 9, 2013: Activities, Events, and News from Baltimore County Public Schools

March 4, 2013, 5:46 am
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Monday, March 4

Seven Oaks Elementary School to hold Dr. Seuss Trivia Contest

To commemorate the March 2 birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss, Seven Oaks Elementary School will sponsor a Dr. Seuss book trivia contest during the morning announcements each school day of the week beginning Monday, March 4. Primary grades will have their own questions to answer, while older grades will answer more challenging questions. Each student can enter the contest each day, and winners will be randomly chosen and announced. Winners can select a children's book or stuffed animal as a prize from the principal's office. The school is located at 9220 Seven Courts Drive in Perry Hall.

Contact: Carol Kukucka, Seven Oaks Elementary School, 410.887.6257

Baltimore County's new arts and culture television show debuts at BCPS-TV

smARTS, a new arts and culture television show produced by the Baltimore County Commission on Arts & Sciences in cooperation with BCPS-TV, will debut in a special media preview at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 4, at the studios of BCPS-TV, The Education Channel, at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Road, Towson. The half-hour quarterly program features in-studio and location interviews with county artists and performers and highlights upcoming activities taking place in Baltimore County. The preview event features a live interview with County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and BCPS Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance about the value of the arts, creative partnerships, and what arts events they will be attending in the county. Hosted by Carolyn Black-Sotir, chair of the county Arts & Sciences Commission, the half-hour show premieres March 7 on BCTV, Baltimore County Comcast Channel 25 and airsThursdays and Fridays, 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. to noon.

Contact: Fronda Cohen, Baltimore County Commission on Arts & Sciences, 410.887.8032

Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Public Schools host College Fair
Representatives from more than 140 universities, colleges, and technical and military schools will be on hand to speak with prospective college-bound students and their parents during College Fair 2013, hosted by the Community College of Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools. The College Fair will be held Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at CCBC Essex, Building D (Athletic and Wellness Center), 7201 Rossville Boulevard, in White Marsh. Participating admission recruiters represent colleges and schools from Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. All interested high school students are encouraged to attend the college fair. Admission and parking are free.
Contact: Charles Herndon, Office of Communications, 410.887.6111

Tuesday, March 5

Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet
The Board of Education of Baltimore County will meet for a regularly scheduled open session at 7 p.m. at the ESS Building, Room 114, on the Greenwood Campus, 6901 Charles Street, in Towson. Because the school system is committed to accessible communication with its stakeholders, Board of Education meetings are live-streamed and may be viewed on the BCPS Web site (www.bcps.org). The public is welcome to attend all open sessions of the Board.

Contact: Brenda Stiffler, Board of Education of Baltimore County, 410.887.4126

Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Public Schools host College Fair
Representatives from more than 140 universities, colleges, and technical and military schools will be on hand to speak with prospective college-bound students and their parents during College Fair 2013, hosted by the Community College of Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools. The College Fair will be held Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at CCBC Catonsville, Building L (Athletic and Wellness Center), 800 S. Rolling Road, Catonsville. Participating admission recruiters represent colleges and schools from Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. All interested high school students are encouraged to attend the college fair. Admission and parking are free.
Contact: Charles Herndon, Office of Communications, 410.887.6111

Wednesday, March 6

Supporting and engaging GT students in and out of school

Looking for ways to keep your Gifted and Talented student motivated? The BCPS' Citizens Advisory Committee for Gifted and Talented Education will host a GT informational forum at Cockeysville Middle School, 10401 Greenside Drive in Cockeysville, on Wednesday, March 6, at 7 p.m. The forum will feature Dr. Elaine Hansen, executive director of The Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth, and Tim Hayden, coordinator of the BCPS Office of School Counseling. Dr. Hansen will provide practical information about parenting the academically talented child so that the joy of learning is enhanced over the years. She will share best practices and strategies for raising a gifted child, inside and outside of school. Other discussion points will include advocacy and development of a child's ability to recognize and seek out what he/she needs and wants as a learner. Hayden will provide practical advice on how to work effectively with a child's teachers to meet the student's needs at every level. He will share insights about how to navigate the BCPS system. There will also be information on Maryland Summer Center camps, the BCPS Parentmobile, non-traditional recreation options, and local competitions and contests. BCPS's Summer Art and Music camps and the Resource Centers will also be highlighted.

Contact: BCPS' Citizens Advisory Committee for Gifted and Talented Education, 410.494.9008 or gtcac@mail.com

College Savings Plans meeting scheduled for Pine Grove Middle School

Pine Grove Middle School will host parent information meetings presented by the College Savings Plans of Maryland beginning at 7:00 p.m. The College Savings Plans allow parents to save for college through a variety of affordable and flexible programs. Pine Grove Middle School is located at 9200 Old Harford Road in Parkville. For more information, go to www.collegesavingsmd.org or call 1.888.4MD.GRAD.

Contact: Lauren Shipley, College Savings Plans of Maryland, 443.769.1035

Thursday, March 7

BCPS student athletes to headline "signing ceremony"

College-bound student athletes from Baltimore County Public Schools will be honored at a "signing ceremony" scheduled for 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, at the ESS Building on the BCPS Greenwood campus, 6901 Charles Street, Towson. Student athletes, their families, and coaches will be on hand to celebrate the students' commitment to colleges throughout the nation.

Contact: Michael Sye, Office of Athletics, 410.887.2328

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