- Christian Johnson, Hawthorne Elementary School
- Shannon Johnson, Arbutus Middle School
- Molly LaBricciosa, Pikesville High School
- Meaghan O’Reilly, Mays Chapel Elementary School
- Ryan Twentey, Parkville High School
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Old Court Middle School educator Corey Carter chosen as 2016-17 BCPS Teacher of the Year
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BCPS Director of Mathematics at White House Symposium on advancing STEM education
TOWSON – Dr. John W. Staley, Baltimore County Public Schools’ director of mathematics PreK-12 and president of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, is attending today’s White House Symposium on “Advancing Active STEM Education for Our Youngest Learners.”
The symposium brings together government, education, and nonprofit leaders from throughout the country to highlight successful STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) initiatives. Participants at the symposium include organizations such as, the U.S. Department of Education, Girl Scouts of the USA, the Lawrence Hall of Science, Nickelodeon, the LEGO Foundation, and the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM). All will discuss the various ways they are expanding access to STEM education and how other organizations can duplicate their activities.
As president of NCSM, Dr. Staley collaborated with Dr. Kristopher Childs to form a partnership with Texas Tech University. This partnership will work with schools to focus on improving STEM teaching, supporting active learning, addressing bias, and expanding opportunities for underrepresented students—preschool through Grade 6 —in STEM. NCSM will support educators in building their STEM teaching capacity, conduct school-based events at elementary schools, and offer students the opportunity to work with role models in the field of STEM.
NCSM is a mathematics leadership organization for educational leaders that provides professional learning opportunities necessary to support and sustain improved student achievement. During Dr. Staley’s first year as president, NCSM has been focused on two goals: (1) shifting the conversation from an emphasis on “standards and assessments” to making mathematics meaningful, relevant, and accessible for each and every student; and (2) growing and supporting mathematics education leaders at all levels.
The event can be seen live today until 2 p.m. at www.whitehouse.gov/live. To follow the event on Twitter, please use the hashtag is #STEMstartsEarly.
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BCPS News Tips: Apr. 23 - 30, 2016: Activities, events and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Saturday, Apr. 23
Students invited to 3rd annual Prom Dress Giveaway at Perry Hall High
What: More than 200 nearly new and gently used formal dresses, jewelry items, and shoes will be available for free for BCPS students preparing to attend an upcoming prom. Every attendee will receive a prom dress and accessory. The event is sponsored by A.S.C.E.N.D., LOV Charities, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter (www.akaupsilonepsilonomega.org). A.S.C.E.N.D. is a club at Perry Hall High that is sponsored by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter. To donate items to the event, please contact ASCEND@akaupsilonepsilonomega.org. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 23, Where: Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Rd., 21236Contact: Andrew Last, 410.887.5108Randallstown High to hold 3rd Annual Safe Teen Driving Fair
What: The Randallstown High School Chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) will host its 3rd Annual Safe Teen Driving Fair. The RHS chapter of SADD is a student-run organization with the sole mission to help keep kids safe, in school, in their neighborhoods, and on the road as they become new drivers. This event is free to the public, and attendees will have the opportunity to participate in driving skills tests and games, obtain useful information on how to stay safe on the road, listen to motivational speakers, and enjoy great food and music.When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 23
(This is an outdoor event. The rain date is Saturday, Apr. 30.)Where: Randallstown High School, 4000 Offutt Rd., 21133Contact: Aubrey Brown or Susan Ellerbee, 410.887.0748Be part of the first 5K Color Run at Loch Raven High
What: Loch Raven High will present its inaugural 5K Color Run. Proceeds will benefit the Loch Raven High Class of 2016 Post Prom Party. The $20 entrance fee includes a T-shirt and a color packet for the end-of-the-run "color fun fight!" Food, prizes, and much more will be featured. When: 10 a.m., Saturday, Apr. 23Where: Loch Raven High Stadium, 1212 Cowpens Ave., 21286Contact: 410.241.0125.Special Saturday placement testing day at CCBC for BCPS students
What: The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) is offering special Saturday placement testing days for Baltimore County Public Schools’ students. Students interested in enrolling in an Early College Access Program (taking college classes while in high school) and BCPS seniors who will attend CCBC starting in the fall 2016 semester are encouraged to participate. Admissions and financial aid representatives will be available to talk to parents about entry processes and how to pay for college. Seats are limited. Students are asked to register by clicking “CCBC info session” at www.ccbcmd.edu/infosessions by the deadlines below to secure their testing date. More information is available here. When: Saturday, Apr. 23 (registration deadline, Wednesday, Apr. 20)
Check-in is from 8:30 to 9:20 a.m., and placement testing begins at 9:30 a.m.Where: CCBC Catonsville
Student Services Center, Admissions Office, Suite 150
800 South Rolling Road
Baltimore, MD 21228-5317
and
CCBC Dundalk
Student Services Center, Admissions Office, Room 101F
7200 Sollers Point Road
Baltimore, MD 21222-4649Contact:www.ccbcmd.edu/testingcenterHear the music at the Elementary Choral & Recorder Festival
What: The annual Elementary Choral and Recorder Festival provides an all-county music experience for elementary school students. Schools can send chorus and/or recorder students. The students spend the day (starting at 8:30 a.m.) rehearsing. A free public concert ends the day. We expect 150 chorus students and 100 recorder students to participate. The guest conductor for the chorus will be Angela Tanner, retired music coordinator for Baltimore County Public Schools and the founder of this annual event. Retired BCPS music teacher Michael Allman will be the guest conductor of the recorder group.When: 2 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 23Where: Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Rd., 21236Contact: Amy Cohn, 443.809.4024Third Annual Man Up! Symposium
What: Boys from Grade 3, to college age young men and their parents are invited to a Third Annual Man Up! Symposium. The event will feature a series of workshops for young men and for parents on a wide range of topics. Breakfast and lunch will be served. The event is presented by the Baltimore County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., in conjunction with Black Professional Men, Inc. When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 23
Where: Woodlawn High School, 1801 Woodlawn Dr., 21207Contact:embodi@bcacdeltas.orgMonday, Apr. 25
Pinewood Elementary art teacher to be honored
What: Pinewood Elementary School’s art teacher, Sheldon Lebowitz, was chosen by ABC2 and MECU as the April “Teachers are Heroes” recipient. ABC2 will visit the school to present Lebowitz and the school with a special plaque and a check for $250 from MECU to be used for art supplies. Morning anchor/reporter Megan Knight will create a news story about the honor.
When: 8 a.m., Monday, Apr. 25Where: Pinewood Elementary School, 200 Rickswood Rd., 21093Contact: Franchesca Brown, 410.887.7663Wednesday, Apr. 27
Postcard Production workshop for Patapsco and Carver Center students
What: Thirty-six students from Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts and George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology will meet with visiting members from the cast of Cabaret to learn about various performance aspects (lighting, staging, costume design, etc.) before engaging in producing a scene from the show. This event has been coordinated through an educational partnership with the Hippodrome Foundation, Inc.When: 10 a.m. – 12 noon, Wednesday, Apr. 27
Where: Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N Eutaw St., 21201Contact: Beth Reed, 443.809.4018Family Arts Night at General John Stricker Middle School
What: During Family Arts Night at General John Stricker Middle School, families can view artwork on display, have caricatures drawn, participate in blood pressure screenings, and get their faces painted. Performances throughout the evening will include the steel band, string ensemble, pep squad, and dance team. Guests will also see a scene from the upcoming school musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!”
When: 6 - 8 .pm., Wednesday, Apr. 27Where: General John Stricker Middle School, 7855 Trappe Rd., 21222Contact: Brian Wagner, 410-887-7038Thursday, Apr. 28
Parents, students invited to Chinese Cultural Exchange information night
What: All Baltimore County Public Schools students who will be in Grades 9 – 12 during the 2016 – 2017 school year can apply to participate in the BCPS Chinese Cultural Exchange Program. Through this program, students spend six weeks in China (typically from mid-May through early July) attending special classes and visiting historic and cultural sites. The information night will provide more information about the program and the application process. Students and parents are encouraged to attend together. Participation in the program does not require being able to speak or having studied the Chinese language. The cost for participation in the program is approximately $2,600. Scholarships are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals.
When: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 28Where: Baltimore County Public Schools Headquarters, Greenwood Campus, 6901 N. Charles St., Building E, Room 114, Towson 21204Contact: The Office of World Languages, 443-809-6756Lakeshore Learning sponsors free STEM Night featuring BCPS Parentmobile
What: The Towson Lakeshore Learning store will host a free STEM Night featuring the BCPS Parentmobile. The event will incorporate a variety of activities for elementary age participants related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). In addition, parents and students can visit the Parentmobile, a nationally award-winning converted school bus that provides educational resources to parents and community members as it travels to schools, events, neighborhoods, and businesses. The STEM event also will provide parents with information about how they can incorporate STEM activities at home.When: 5 - 8 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 28 Where: Lakeshore Learning store, 1620 E. Joppa Rd., 21286Contact: Office of Family and Community Engagement, 443.809. 0365Eastern Technical High to be honored for its commitment to peace
What: Students from Eastern Technical High School, along with their teacher Frank McGrath, will be honored for their work to support students in Central Asia with the Pennies for Peace national Peace Leader Award. The Peace Leader Awards recognize students and educators around the U.S. who have committed to a cause and made a difference in their own community and in the lives of people half a world away. The award will be presented by the Central Asia Institute’s Ambassador from Pakistan, Fozia Naseer.
When: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Apr. 28 Where: Eastern Technical High School, 1100 Mace Ave., 21221Contact: Michele Anderson, 410.887.0190Spring Vocal Concert at Patapsco
HighWhat: Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts will host an evening of music with its vocal ensembles. Admission is only $5. Refreshments will be available for purchase in the lobby. All proceeds go toward support of the music students.When: 7 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 28Where: Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, 8100 Wise Ave., 21222Contact: Craig Reed, 410.887.7060Hebbville Elementary to honor its stellar students
What: Hebbville Elementary School will hold Student Recognition Awards ceremonies to honor students for their academic achievements as reflected on their latest report cards.When: Thursday, Apr. 28
9:30 a.m. – PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, & Grade 1
10:10 a.m. – Grades 2 & 3
10:50 a.m. – Grades 4 & 5Where: Hebbville Elementary School, 3335 Washington Ave., 21244Contact: Sandra Wilkins or Annie Gordon, 410.887.0708Bear Creek Elementary celebrates its 60th anniversary
What: Bear Creek Elementary School will celebrate its 60th ANNIVERSARY during its annual Family Learning Night. Bear Creek families, former students, and former staff are invited to participate. The theme for the evening is superheroes. Following the learning activities will be a family fun walk/run around the school’s campus with pizza to celebrate at the finish.
When: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 28
Where: Bear Creek Elementary School, 1601 Melbourne Rd., 21222Contact: Cheryl Thim, 410.887.7007Lutherville Lab to release rainbow trout
What: Lutherville Lab partners with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Trout Unlimited to raise and release rainbow trout. On this day, Grade 4 students will complete a full-day field experience to release the trout. The day includes five learning stations planned and facilitated by teachers: macroinvertebrate study; water quality testing; nature hike; nature poetry and journaling; and a habitat game.When: 10 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 28
Where: Historic Jerusalem Mills, 2813 Jerusalem Rd., 21087Contact: Matt Corner, 410.887.7800PTA Council to host Annual Recognition Awards
What: At this general meeting, the PTA Council of Baltimore County also will present its annual recognition awards and elect new officers. The meeting is open to the public and registration is not required.When: 7 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 28Where: Cockeysville Middle School, 10401 Greenside Dr., 21030 Saturday, Apr. 30
Service project at Milford Mill Academy with Comcast Employees
What: Comcast NBC Universal is hosting its 15th annual Comcast Cares Day with a service project with Milford Mill Academy. The company expects 75 to 100 employees, family members, friends, and community partners to participate in beautifying the high school with different assigned projects.When: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 30
Where: Milford Mill Academy, 3800 Washington Ave., 21244Contact: Comcast NBC Universal, 410-779-8736Gay Straight Alliance Mixer to be held at Parkville High
What: Parkville High School’s Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) is hosting its inaugural GSA Mixer. Every GSA club in high schools throughout Maryland is invited. The mixer will be semi-formal dance, and organizers are expecting around 500 students to attend. There is no admission fee but students (Grades 9 – 12 only) must bring their school ids and pre-register on Eventbrite. The mixer will feature a deejay, photo booth, games, karaoke, band, prizes, and much more. Black, white, and rainbow attire is suggested.
When: 7 – 11 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 30
Where: Parkville High School, 2600 Putty Hill Ave., 21234 Contact: Maureen Astarita, 410.887.5257Gunpowder Elementary collecting used bikes for Bikes for the World
What: Gunpowder Elementary School staff and students will be collecting used bikes and bike parts for the nonprofit group Bikes for the World. Bikes for the World can deliver old bikes to new owners overseas where they will be used to get someone to school, work, or health services. To learn more visit here or watch this video. When: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 30
Where: Gunpowder Elementary School, 9540 Holiday Manor Rd., 21236Contact: Wendy Cunningham, 410.887.5121Special Saturday placement testing day at CCBC for BCPS students
What: The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) is offering special Saturday placement testing days for Baltimore County Public Schools’ students. Students interested in enrolling in an Early College Access Program (taking college classes while in high school) and BCPS seniors who will attend CCBC starting in the fall 2016 semester are encouraged to participate. Admissions and financial aid representatives will be available to talk to parents about entry processes and how to pay for college. Seats are limited. Students are asked to register by clicking “CCBC info session” at www.ccbcmd.edu/infosessions by the deadlines below to secure their testing date. More information is available here. When: Saturday, Apr. 30 (registration deadline, Wednesday, Apr. 27)
Check-in is from 8:30 to 9:20 a.m., and placement testing begins at 9:30 a.m.Where: CCBC Catonsville
Student Services Center, Admissions Office, Suite 150
800 South Rolling Road
Baltimore, MD 21228-5317
and
CCBC Essex
Student Services Center, Admissions Office, Suite 012
7201 Rossville Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21237-3899Contact:www.ccbcmd.edu/testingcenterPerry Hall Elementary to hold Spring Fling
What: The Spring Fling at Perry Hall Elementary will feature area crafters, and fun games. Food and flowers will be sold. When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 30
Where: Perry Hall Elementary School, 9021 Belair Rd., 21236Contact: Donna Bergin, 410.887.5105
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Web feature celebrates BCPS Class of 2016: Profiles to be featured through remaining days for seniors
TOWSON, MD. – From Friday, Apr. 22, until Friday, May 27, Baltimore County Public Schools will feature profiles of outstanding graduating seniors on its website, www.bcps.org. A new profile will be added each school day.
This year, the showcased students are all recipients of 2016 Ethics Awards. Each high school selects a senior to receive an Ethics Award based on their outstanding character and contributions to the school community.
A link to the feature will be found among the rotating images on the homepage of the BCPS website. After May 27, the profiles will be available in an archive accessible from the website’s student page.
Each profile will include a photo, reflections on BCPS, future plans, and a principal testimonial.
“The young men and women featured epitomize the intellect, talent, and diverse backgrounds and interests of our Class of 2016,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance. “We are so proud to highlight them as representatives of our seniors, and we look forward to seeing what they will accomplish and contribute to our world.”
The last day of the profile project, May 27, coincides with the last day of school for seniors.
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Washington Post ranks 10 BCPS high schools among most challenging in nation : Annual list uses AP, IB participation as indicator of rigor
TOWSON, MD. – The America’s Most Challenging High Schools project of The Washington Post newspaper has named 10 of Baltimore County’s 24 traditional and magnet high schools to its list of the nation’s top schools. “Inclusion on this list is the result of a lot of hard work and shared vision, and we congratulate the students, staff, parents, and communities who achieved this honor,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance. “We also know that our job is never done, however, so while we celebrate today, we continue tomorrow to focus on making all of our high schools the most challenging and rewarding learning experiences anywhere in public education.”
From more than 22,000 high schools across the nation, the list spotlights 2,289 high schools, representing the top 10 percent of high schools. This year’s BCPS schools are among 115 Maryland schools on the roster:
- Catonsville High School in Catonsville (ranked 72 in Maryland /1,474 nationally)
- Dulaney High School in Timonium (19/371)
- Eastern Technical High School in Essex (31/664)
- Franklin High School in Reisterstown (77/1,244)
- George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Towson (42/875)
- Hereford High School in Hereford (39/764)
- Owings Mills High School in Owings Mills (105/2,085)
- Pikesville High School in Pikesville (53/1,136)
- Towson High School in Towson (15/343)
- Western School of Technology and Environmental Science in Catonsville (51/1,126)
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First Financial Federal continues its tradition of supporting BCPS students with scholarships : Graduating seniors from 23 high schools honored
TOWSON – First Financial Federal Credit Union honored 23 Baltimore County Public Schools graduating seniors with college scholarships of $3,000 each.
According to Tim Hayden, BCPS coordinator of school counseling services, First Financial is the only business in Baltimore County to offer a scholarship to a qualified student from each comprehensive high school.
This year’s honored students are:
Emily O’Dell, Catonsville High School
Nicole Jansen, Chesapeake High School
Jordan Nicolette, Dulaney High School
Dewanshi Kumar, Dundalk High School
James Tucker Deacon, Eastern Technical HighSchool
Vincent Heher, Franklin High School
Lynnae Echols, George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Technology
Alicia Kozlowski, Hereford High School
Sierra Spraker, Kenwood High School
Elizabeth McKinley, Loch Raven HighSchool
Darren Hislop, Milford Mill Academy
Lauren Sifford, New Town High School
Ezinne Ugbaja, Overlea High School
Scott Kiewe, Owings Mills High School
Sarah Malik, Parkville High School
Courtney Rathmann, Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts
Jenna Mdarhri-Alaoui, Perry Hall High School
Courtney Mizrachi, Pikesville High School
Armond Cross, Randallstown High School
Giana Krieger, Sparrows Point High School
Chengrui Fu, Towson High School
Divya Lahori, Western School of Technology
Alex McNeil, Woodlawn High School“It is our privilege to work with Baltimore County Public Schools to recognize and honor the outstanding achievements of our 2016 Scholarship recipients, “said Eric Church, president/CEO of First Financial.
The scholarships were presented during First Financial’s annual meeting, held Thursday, Apr. 21, at Martin’s Valley Mansion in Cockeysville.
To qualify for the scholarships, students were required to be First Financial members, have a minimum unweighted grade point average of 2.5, be involved in school and community activities, and submit an essay, an academic reference letter, and a character reference letter.
First Financial has offered scholarships to graduating high school seniors since 1989. In 2010, First Financial modified its scholarship program to make available one $3,000 scholarship to each high school within its service area, including Baltimore and Carroll counties. Since the beginning of the program, the credit union has awarded more than $1.3 million in scholarships.
In addition to supporting students through scholarships, First Financial offers a number of programs to support financial literacy and fiscal responsibility among students. Central to these efforts are First Financial’s student-run credit union branches located in schools. The branches are operated by student interns and a faculty advisor. They are designed to serve the financial needs of the schools’ staff and students and provide real-life experience for students in the schools’ business and marketing classes. Services at student-run branches include account opening, deposits, limited cash withdrawals, and information about other FFFCU services.
Four First Financial branches are located in BCPS schools:
- Owl Branch at Dundalk High School (opened October 2006)
- Viking Branch at Lansdowne High School (opened October 2007)
- Maverick Branch at Eastern Technical High School (opened October 2009)
- Bayhawk Branch at Chesapeake High School (opened October 2010)
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Night of Innovation to be held at 4 BCPS schools: Parents, community members invited to see how teaching and learning is becoming more personalized
What: The Night of Innovation evening event will showcase to families how Baltimore County Public Schools is transforming teaching and learning to ensure that all students will be globally competitive graduates. The event is being held in four of the Lighthouse schools that are demonstration sites for the changes occurring in all schools as part of S.T.A.T. (Students and Teachers Accessing Tomorrow). During this event, families will learn about and experience the tech tools that are integrated into learner-centered environments on a daily basis and see how these tools are used to customize and personalize instruction. Visitors will interact with various tech tools, experience digital playgrounds, and view innovative student projects. This event is held in partnership with Discovery Education.When: 6:30 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 3
Where: Dumbarton Middle School, 300 Dumbarton Rd., 21212
Lyons Mill Elementary School, 9435 Lyons Mill Rd., 21117
Ridgely Middle School, 121 Ridgely Rd., 21093
Sparrows Point Middle School, 7400 North Point Rd., 21219Background: At the heart of S.T.A.T. is a learner-centered approach to instruction. Students are active participants in the learning process and make choices about how and where they learn. Using redesigned curriculum in core content areas, S.T.A.T. creates a blended learning environment and places an emphasis on critical thinking and analytical skills. Core S.T.A.T. components include BCPS One, a comprehensive platform providing information and resources to educators, parents and students; a 1:1 initiative to provide every student and teacher with a digital device to enhance personalized learning; and wireless and broadband infrastructure in every school.
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Celebrate BCPS seniors making their college decisions : Use #BCPSgoestocollege on May 2
TOWSON – Where to go to college? Big campus or small? Urban or rural? Close to home or far away?
Most Baltimore County Public Schools’ seniors have been agonizing over these decisions and anxiously awaiting acceptances for months now. But the end is near, and BCPS invites the entire community to join in celebrating National College Decision Day.
While National College Decision Day – the day when students and their families indicate their intention by paying deposits to their colleges of choice – is actually Sunday, May 1, BCPS will celebrate on the following day.
On Monday, May 2, BCPS encourages all Team BCPS stakeholders to use social media and in-school and in-community events to celebrate and congratulate seniors who have been accepted to college. All stakeholders – current and former students, teachers, staff, community partners, etc., – also are asked, on this day, to wear gear representing the colleges they attended or support, post photos and share messages about the importance of choosing the right college/university using #BCPSgoestocollege on Twitter and Facebook. Seniors are asked to use this same hashtag when sharing photos, excitement, and information about the colleges they plan to attend.
Graduating seniors who are going into the military or into the workforce right away are invited to share their plans as well using the hashtag #BCPSgoestowork.
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Two BCPS students selected to participate in a Carnegie Hall summer youth orchestra program : Only 78 youth musicians selected nationally
TOWSON – Carnegie Hall has announced that Baltimore County Public Schools’ students Vincent Igusa and Kara Poling are among the 78 young musicians selected from across the nation for the inaugural season of NYO2, a two-week, intensive summer program for outstanding instrumentalists ages 14-17.
Igusa, who plays the bassoon, is a Grade 9 student at Towson High School. Poling, an oboe player, is a Grade 8 student at Sudbrook Magnet Middle School. The two will begin the program on Saturday, Jun. 18, 2016.
NYO2 is an extension of the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), a program for musicians ages 16-19, launched by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute in the summer of 2013 to great acclaim. Both NYO-USA and NYO2 are free to all participants.
Running in conjunction with NYO-USA’s annual summer residency at Purchase College, State University of New York (SUNY), NYO2 has been established with a special focus on attracting talented young musicians from communities underserved by, and underrepresented in, the classical orchestral field. This new program, in partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra, aims to expand the pool of young musicians across the country equipped with the tools to succeed at the highest level, particularly those who will bring greater diversity to classical orchestral music or those who have not had access to highly selective training opportunities. Like NYO-USA, NYO2 musicians were selected following a comprehensive online audition process. In addition, Carnegie Hall asked high school educators and local youth orchestra directors for nominations of potential NYO2 candidates who would most benefit from focused training and participation in an inspiring community of their peers in order to take their playing to the next level.
“Following the success of the National Youth Orchestra of the USA, we are thrilled to launch NYO2,” said Clive Gillinson, Carnegie Hall’s Executive and Artistic Director. “In time, we think that the training, inspiration, and access provided by a national program like this can help to expand the range and diversity of young people considering careers in the classical music field. We are delighted to be collaborating on this initiative with The Philadelphia Orchestra, Carnegie Hall’s longtime artistic partner. Together, we hope to empower these talented young players to further develop their musicianship and use music to connect with audiences and people everywhere.”
This summer, NYO2 will be led by renowned conductor Giancarlo Guerrero, Music Director of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. As a central part of this free program, NYO2 musicians will have the opportunity to work closely with select members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, an organization with its own deep commitment to education and artist training, thanks to a new partnership formed between Carnegie Hall and the orchestra.
In addition to coaching sessions with Philadelphia Orchestra members during their training residency at Purchase College, NYO2 musicians will have side-by-side opportunities with their peers in NYO-USA as well as access to individual instruction and workshops designed to cultivate arts leadership skills to enable them to serve their communities through music.
The finale of the NYO2 musicians’ 2016 season will be a weekend in Philadelphia from July 1–4, highlighted by a free concert at Verizon Hall on Saturday, July 2 (time is to be announced). Information on how to obtain tickets to the July 2 concert as well as additional details on NYO2’s Philadelphia visit will be announced later this spring.
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BCPS News Tips: Apr. 30 – May 7, 2016: Activities, events and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Saturday, Apr. 30
Service project at Milford Mill Academy with Comcast Employees
What: Comcast NBC Universal is hosting its 15th annual Comcast Cares Day with a service project with Milford Mill Academy. The company expects 75 to 100 employees, family members, friends, and community partners to participate in beautifying the high school with different assigned projects.When: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 30
Where: Milford Mill Academy, 3800 Washington Ave., 21244Contact: Comcast NBC Universal, 410-779-8736Gay Straight Alliance Mixer to be held at Parkville High
What: Parkville High School’s Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) is hosting its inaugural GSA Mixer. Every GSA club in high schools throughout Maryland is invited. The mixer will be a semi-formal dance, and organizers are expecting around 500 students to attend. There is no admission fee but students (Grades 9 – 12 only) must bring their school IDs and pre-register on Eventbrite. The mixer will feature a deejay, photo booth, games, karaoke, band, prizes, and much more. Black, white, and rainbow attire is suggested. When: 7 – 11 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 30
Where: Parkville High School, 2600 Putty Hill Ave., 21234 Contact: Maureen Astarita, 410.887.5257Gunpowder Elementary collecting used bikes for Bikes for the World
What: Gunpowder Elementary School staff and students will be collecting used bikes and bike parts for the nonprofit group Bikes for the World. Bikes for the World can deliver old bikes to new owners overseas where they will be used to get someone to school, work, or health services. To learn more visit here or watch this video. When: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 30
Where: Gunpowder Elementary School, 9540 Holiday Manor Rd., 21236Contact: Wendy Cunningham, 410.887.5121Special Saturday placement testing day at CCBC for BCPS students
What: The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) is offering special Saturday placement testing days for Baltimore County Public Schools’ students. Students interested in enrolling in an Early College Access Program (taking college classes while in high school) and BCPS seniors who will attend CCBC starting in the fall 2016 semester are encouraged to participate. Admissions and financial aid representatives will be available to talk to parents about entry processes and how to pay for college. Seats are limited. Students are asked to register by clicking “CCBC info session” at www.ccbcmd.edu/infosessions by the deadlines below to secure their testing date. More information is available here. When: Saturday, Apr. 30 (registration deadline, Wednesday, Apr. 27)
Check-in is from 8:30 to 9:20 a.m., and placement testing begins at 9:30 a.m.Where: CCBC Catonsville
Student Services Center, Admissions Office, Suite 150
800 South Rolling Road
Baltimore, MD 21228-5317
and
CCBC Essex
Student Services Center, Admissions Office, Suite 012
7201 Rossville Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21237-3899Contact: www.ccbcmd.edu/testingcenterPerry Hall Elementary to hold Spring Fling
What: The Spring Fling at Perry Hall Elementary will feature area crafters and fun games. Food and flowers will be sold. When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 30
Where: Perry Hall Elementary School, 9021 Belair Rd., 21236Contact: Donna Bergin, 410.887.5105Monday, May 2
Celebrate BCPS seniors making their college decisions
What: While National College Decision Day – the day when students and their families indicate their intention by paying deposits to their college of choice – is actually Sunday, May 1, BCPS will celebrate on the following day. On Monday, May 2, BCPS encourages all Team BCPS stakeholders to use social media and in-school and in-community events to celebrate and congratulate seniors who have been accepted to college. All stakeholders – current and former students, teachers, staff, community partners, etc., – also are asked, on this day, to wear gear representing the colleges they attended or support, post photos and share messages about the importance of choosing the right college/university using #BCPSgoestocollege on Twitter and Facebook. Seniors are asked to use this same hashtag when sharing photos, excitement, and information about the colleges they plan to attend. Graduating seniors who are going into the military or into the workforce right away are invited to share their plans as well using the hashtag #BCPSgoestowork.
When: Monday, May 2Where: All BCPS schools and officesContact: Department of Communications and Community Outreach, 443.809.5908Tuesday, May 3
Comptroller to present award to Cockeysville Middle
What: Comptroller Peter Franchot will present the Silver Hammer Award to Cockeysville Middle School. The school is being recognized for its exceptional maintenance, which creates a positive learning environment for students and increases morale for teachers and staff. The Silver Hammer Award was established in 2010 to recognize schools that have demonstrated a commitment to fiscal responsibility through superior school maintenance. One school is selected from each of Maryland's 24 jurisdictions. What: 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 3Where: Cockeysville Middle School, 10401 Greenside Dr., 21030Contact: Deborah Magness, 410.887.7626Night of Innovation to be held at 4 BCPS schools
What: The Night of Innovation evening event will showcase to families how Baltimore County Public Schools is transforming teaching and learning to ensure that all students will be globally competitive graduates. The event is being held in four of the Lighthouse schools that are demonstration sites for the changes occurring in all schools as part of S.T.A.T. (Students and Teachers Accessing Tomorrow). During this event, families will learn about and experience the tech tools that are integrated into learner-centered environments on a daily basis and see how these tools are used to customize and personalize instruction. Visitors will interact with various tech tools, experience digital playgrounds, and view innovative student projects. This event is held in partnership with Discovery Education.When: 6:30 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 3
Where: Dumbarton Middle School, 300 Dumbarton Rd., 21212
Lyons Mill Elementary School, 9435 Lyons Mill Rd., 21117
Ridgely Middle School, 121 Ridgely Rd., 21093
Sparrows Point Middle School, 7400 North Point Rd., 21219Contact: Department of Innovative Learning, 443.809.3033Visit the Parentmobile at Padonia International
What: The BCPS Parentmobile, an award-winning mobile resource center, brings information about at-home learning, the BCPS website, community services, and available supports for families of students with special needs or limited English proficiency. Parents and guardians are invited to visit. No registration is required. When: 5 - 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 3Where: Padonia International Elementary, 9834 Greenside Dr., 21030 Contact: Melissa DiDonato, 410.887.7646Congressman to honor new Teacher of the Year
What: Congressman Dutch Ruppersburger will honor Corey Carter, BCPS Teacher of the Year for 2016-17 and a science teacher at Old Court Middle School. When: 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 3Where: Congressman Ruppersburger’s office, 375 West Padonia Rd., 21093
Contact: Department of Communications and Community Outreach, 443.809.5908Riderwood to celebrate “Art Around the World”
What: For the annual Riderwood Art Show, students have worked hard to create artwork based on the theme "Art Around the World." Make and Take craft stations will be in the gym. Fifth graders will present Fashion Show designs that are "Out of this World" in the cafeteria at 7 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. Parents are asked to bring cameras to take pictures of their children in the fun "Dress Up" area and alongside their own masterpieces!When: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday May 3 Where: Riderwood Elementary School, 1711 Landrake Rd., 21204Contact: Kathy DeHart or Candice Kirschnick, 410.887.3568BCPS students to participate in TLC’s “Say Yes to the Prom” initiative
What: TLC’s “Say Yes to the Prom” initiative is bringing prom perfection to nearly 200 deserving high school students in the D.C. metro area. The event is being held in partnership with AT&T®, Sherri Hill and Men’s Wearhouse. The event, which concludes TLC’s fifth annual “Say Yes to the Prom” nationwide tour, will bring high school students from Howard County, Montgomery County, and Baltimore County Public Schools to the Discovery Communications headquarters for a day of prom dress and tuxedo shopping. Monte Durham, fashion director and star of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta,” will be onsite as host to guide students in selecting from more than 2,000 donated dresses and tuxedo rentals, which they will take home for free.
When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 3
(Baltimore area students are likely to participate from 3-5 p.m.)
Where: Discovery Communications Headquarters. 1 Discovery Pl., 20910 Contact: Lyndsey Grubbs, Discovery Communications, 240.475.1599Wednesday, May 4
Outstanding career and technology education students to be recognized
What: Approximately 130 students will be honored at the 42nd annual CTE Student Recognition Ceremony. This ceremony is hosted by the CTE Advisory Council in conjunction with the Office of Career and Technology Education. In addition to remarks from Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance and others, this year’s program will feature a keynote address by Dr. Mark Bedell. A graduate of his high school’s CTE electrical construction program, Dr. Bedell is currently a BCPS assistant superintendent for high schools and is soon to become the superintendent of Kansas City Public Schools. An annual highlight of the ceremony each year is the presentation of the Marchione Scholarship for Outstanding Performance in a CTE program to five students. This year, five additional students also will be recognized. Supported by donations from business and community partners, the Marchione Scholarship honors retired Superintendent Anthony Marchione, an advocate for CTE programs.
When: 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 4Where: Towson University’s SECU Arena, 8000 York Rd., 21252
Contact: Office of Career and Technology Education, 443.809.8921Milbrook Elementary's Annual Barnes & Noble Book Fair
What: Milbrook Elementary will hold its annual Barnes & Noble Book Fair. During this event, students will perform songs and poems, staff/administrator guest readers will read books from the store's shelves, and the string ensemble will perform. A special Milbrook snack also will be available for purchase in the café. Student artwork will be displayed and grade level winners from the schoolwide library activity will be announced. Each grade level team has compiled a list of recommended book titles for the evening. This event is a wonderful opportunity for families to share their love of literature and enjoy being together in a literature rich environment.
When: 6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 4
Where: Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 1819 Reisterstown Rd., 21208Contact: Jeff Tessier, 410.887.1225Meeting of the Gifted and Talented Education Citizens Advisory Committee
What: The Gifted and Talented Education Citizens Advisory Committee will meet. Their meetings are free and open to the public. Registration is not required.When: 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 4Where: BCPS Headquarters, Greenwood Campus, Bldg. E, 6901 N. Charles St., 21204 PTA Council of Baltimore County Board Meeting
What: The PTA Council of Baltimore County will hold a board meeting that is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.When: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 4Where: BCPS Headquarters, Greenwood Campus, Bldg. E, 6901 N. Charles St., 21204 Thursday, May 5
Red carpet event celebrates inaugural BCPS film expo
What: The inaugural BCPS Film Expo attracted entries of 62 films and 24 gifs from students at 11 different high schools from all around the beltway. A red carpet event will honor every student who submitted a film to the contest. Each will receive a certificate of participation and a gift package. Each of the category finalists will receive award packages from sponsors including Utrecht, Service Photo, the Senator Theater, Landmark Theaters, Maryland Film Festival, Tech Lab, and others. Category finalists will be publicly announced after their films have been shown on the main screen. The theater seats up to 700 people and the event is free, so all students who participated are highly encouraged to attend the event and are welcome to bring friends and family members. Due to time constraints, only the 20 finalists will have their work shown at the award ceremony, but all films will be available for viewing at www.bcpsfilmexpo.org after the event. When: 5 – 9 p.m., Thursday, May 5
Where: The Senator Theater, 5904 York Rd., 21212Contact: Jesse Dortzbach, 443.809.0840Vincent Farm Elementary to perform The Wizard of Oz Young Performers Edition
What: The students of Vincent Farm Elementary along with several staff members have been working hard since before Christmas in preparation for the upcoming performance of “The Young Performers Edition of the Wizard of Oz.” Tickets that are purchased in advance are $5.00 each. Tickets that are purchased at the door on the night of the performance will be $7.00 per ticket. Funds raised will help the Theater Department at Vincent Farm continue the tradition of having outstanding musicals with quality sets and costumes.
When: 7 p.m., Thursday, May 5
7 p.m., Friday, May 6Where: Vincent Farm Elementary School, 6019 Ebenezer Rd., 21162Contact: Charlene Behnke, 410.887.2983Parent workshop offered on ADHD intervention strategies for home and school
What: The BCPS Special Education Resource Center is offering a free parent workshop on “ADHD - Intervention Strategies for Home and School.” Participants are asked to register at ldiffenderfer@bcps.org. When: 7 – 9 p.m., Thursday, May 5
Where: BCPS Headquarters, Greenwood Campus, Bldg. E, 6901 N. Charles St., 21204Contact: Special Education Resource Center, 410.887.5443Saturday, May 7
Deep Creek Magnet Middle students to get fit, then douse themselves in color!
What: The students of Deep Creek Magnet Middle School will walk, jog, and run their way toward a healthier life while raising funds for their school. The school is introducing a program called My School Color Run. The My School Color Run program aims to go beyond traditional fund raising. Rather than sell goods, this program aims to engage the entire student body in a fitness initiative to instill a life-long healthy way of living. The color run, an untimed fun run, will be open to the public. Racers will pass through several color stations throughout the course and end with a color toss. Interested participants can register for the run by visiting DeepCreekColorRun.eventbrite.com or by completing a paper registration form prior to the event. When: Saturday, May 7 (contact the school for exact times)Where: Deep Creek Middle School Contact: Dwan Pinamonti or Rebecca Hartman, 410.887.0112Middle School Track Meet
When: 9 a.m., Saturday, May 7 Where: Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts, 8100 Wise Ave., 21222Contact: The Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328
Varsity Lacrosse – Baltimore County Championships
When: 3 p.m. for girls and 5 p.m. for boys, Saturday, May 7Where: Towson High School, 69 Cedar Ave., 21286 Contact: The Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328UPCOMING!
Friday, May 13
It’s time for Baltimore County Night with the Orioles
What: It’s a mutual love affair. Baltimore County Public Schools loves the Orioles, and they love us. On Baltimore County Night, $5 of every ticket sold will benefit the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools. The game is against the Detroit Tigers and there will be post game fireworks. Upper reserve and left field lower box tickets are available. Tickets can be purchased at www.orioles.com/tix/baltimore-county.
Game time: 7:05 p.m., Friday, May 13 Where: Orioles Park at Camden Yards, 333 W Camden St., 21201Contact: The Education Foundation, 443-809-8962; Orioles, 888.848.BIRD (2473)
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130 outstanding Career and Technology Education students to be recognized: Ceremony will include presentation of annual Marchione Scholarships
TOWSON, MD. – High school seniors nearing graduation are expected to know how to solve algebraic equations and write persuasive essays, but seniors who participate in Baltimore County Public Schools’ Career and Technology Education programs are also expected to graduate with industry-specific skills and often with industry-recognized certifications and several college credits.
Approximately 130 students will be honored at the 42nd annual CTE Student Recognition Ceremony, to be held on Wednesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. at Towson University’s SECU Arena, 8000 York Rd., 21252. This ceremony is hosted by the CTE Advisory Council in conjunction with the Office of Career and Technology Education.
In addition to remarks from Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance and others, this year’s program will feature a keynote address by Dr. Mark Bedell. A graduate of his high school’s CTE electrical construction program, Dr. Bedell is currently a BCPS assistant superintendent for high schools and is soon to become the superintendent of Kansas City Public Schools.
An annual highlight of the ceremony is the presentation of the Marchione Scholarship for Outstanding Performance in a CTE program to five students. This year, five additional students will be recognized. Supported by donations from business and community partners, the Marchione Scholarship honors retired Superintendent Anthony Marchione, an advocate for CTE programs.
CTE provides students an opportunity to pursue a sequential technical and academic program of study leading to advancement in a career field. High school CTE programs give students the opportunity to transition smoothly into further education or postsecondary education and to earn college credit and/or industry credentials in a career field of interest. There are approximately 14,400 BCPS students enrolled in CTE courses.
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Public invited to inaugural BCPS Film Expo premiere : Red carpet event to be held at historic Senator Theater
- Andrew Benson, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
- Alex Burke, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
- Faith Christopher, Lansdowne High School
- Justin Ciemian, Hereford High School
- Park Dasom, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
- Liam Dietle, Parkville High School
- Lyle Drescher, Franklin High School
- Sara Franks, Western School of Technology and Environmental Science
- Garove’s Class Project, Western School of Technology
- Emmett Hallameyer, Hereford High School
- Nicole Hutch, Towson High School
- Alyssa Keller, Hereford High School
- Sohei Matsui, Towson High School
- Isa Maxey, Eastern Technical High School
- Emily McCown, Lansdowne High School
- Marie S. Panday, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
- Damien Remmell, Hereford High School
- Elizabeth Ryan, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
- Connor Twohy, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
- Zachary Westra, Hereford High School
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Annual BCPS Very Special Arts Festival to celebrate all students’ abilities in the arts: More than 2,200 students and 800 adults to participate
What: More than 2,200 students and 800 adults from 82 Baltimore County public schools will participate in the school system’s 2016 Very Special Arts Festival. This annual event, coordinated by the BCPS Office of Special Education, is designed to embrace and celebrate all students’ abilities in the arts and involves students who receive special education services and those who do not. At the event, students will see artwork and performances by fellow students, make crafts, visit a petting zoo, build using Legos and blocks, participate in motor activities (including bowling, hula hooping, Frisbee, basketball, and cup stacking), experience a sensory tent, visit food trucks, and see professional performances. The event is supported by hundreds of student, adult, and community volunteers. All of the activities will center around this year’s theme, “Let’s Build Possibilitopia!”
Media are invited to attend.
When: Thursday, May 5, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(Rain date: May 6, same times)Where: Oregon Ridge Park and Lodge
13401 Beaver Dam Road
Cockeysville, MD 21230
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New Town High senior, state champion, to compete in National Poetry Out Loud semifinals: Semifinals, finals can be seen live online
TOWSON, MD. – Sharese Acheampong, a 17-year-old senior at New Town High School, bested 9,000 students from around the state to be named the winner of the 2016 Maryland Poetry Out Loud competition. On Tuesday, May 3, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, she competes in the east central and northeast semifinals against winning students from 16 other states and the District of Columbia.
If Acheampong succeeds in the semifinals, she will participate in the national finals on Wednesday, May 4 from 7 – 9:15 p.m. The semifinals and finals are being held at the Lisner Auditorium of George Washington University in Washington, D.C. To watch live, visit here. You can also follow the Poetry Out Loud National Finals on Twitter at @PoetryOutLoud and @NEAarts, #POL16.
Poetry Out Loud is a poetry-reading and writing contest sponsored by the Poetry Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. Its state partner in Maryland is the Maryland State Arts Council.
Acheampong was recently featured on “Maryland Morning” on WYPR. Click here to listen to the interview as well as Acheampong reading her winning original poem, The Morrison House, from the state finals.
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2016 Very Special Arts Festival cancelled due to weather: Primarily outdoor event for 2,200 students was to be held Thursday, May 5
TOWSON, MD — “With dreary, rainy hearts,” the planning committee for Baltimore County Public Schools’ Very Special Arts Festival has announced that the event, scheduled for Thursday, May 5, has been cancelled.
More than 2,200 students and 800 adults from 82 Baltimore County public schools were scheduled to participate in the 2016 Very Special Arts Festival. This annual event, coordinated by the BCPS Office of Special Education, is designed to embrace and celebrate all students’ abilities in the arts and involve students who receive special education services and those who do not. The theme for this year was “Let’s Build Possibilitopia!”
The event primarily is held outside at the Oregon Ridge Park and Lodge in Cockeysville. The committee reviewed the site and determined that the saturated grounds coupled with the bleak weather forecast for the next few days made it necessary to cancel the event.
The committee issued this statement: “We are so very sad and sorry about this. We are, however, Possibilitarians and, as such, we are exploring every option to reschedule the Very Special Arts Festival, if at all possible, for some time in the early fall. We know how disappointing this is for so many people on so many levels. In the spirit of honoring community and collaboration, we will continue to join together to build Possibilitopia in the future. We thank you for your understanding and support.”
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Sparrows Point High student-athlete honored with prestigious McCormick scholarship: One of only two such awards presented each year
TOWSON, MD — On Monday, May 2, Alyssa Rasmussen, a girls' basketball player at Sparrows Point High School, became one of only two students to receive a 2016 Charles Perry McCormick Scholarship. She is the first Sparrows Point High student to receive this honor.
The late Charles Perry McCormick, Sr., founded the McCormick Unsung Heroes program in 1940 to recognize athletes for unselfish team play and to highlight the efforts of those who contribute to the success of their teams without acclaim. In 1969, the scholarship was added to the program in his honor. Each year, one football player and one basketball player are selected to receive the Charles Perry McCormick Scholarship, a college scholarship worth $40,000 for each athlete. This year’s winners were chosen from a total of 108 honorees, representing 69 Baltimore area public, private, parochial, and independent schools. Rasmussen discovered that she was one of this year’s winners at a student-athlete banquet at the Martin’s Valley Mansion in Cockeysville.
According to Rasmussen’s coach Shanira Hall, Rasmussen is an ever-present source of positivity and energy who gives teammates the spotlight. She helped organize team dinners, a holiday gift exchange, and fun practice sessions that helped boost the team’s dynamic throughout the season. Hall added that “All the young women listen to her because she has gained their respect.”
Rasmussen will use her scholarship to attend Stevenson University where she plans to play soccer.
Other BCPS scholar-athletes nominated for this year’s scholarship and honored at the banquet as their school’s Unsung Heroes are:
Basketball
Catonsville High School – Belle Douglas
Chesapeake High School – Mavis Moffett
Dulaney High School – Imani Halley
Dundalk High School – Mackenzie Riddle
Eastern Technical High School – Lindsey Green
Franklin High School – Sarah Franklin
George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Technology – Brea Sasser
Hereford High School – Cori Beck
Loch Raven High School – Elizabeth McKinley
New Town High School – Paris Thompson
Overlea High School – Morgan Marshall-McKinney
Parkville High School – Patricia Ayala-Alvarado
Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts – Shalom Omo-Osagie
Perry Hall High School – Emmani West
Pikesville High School – Kayla Briscoe
Randallstown High School – Antonia Seward
Towson High School – Samantha Chodkowski
Western School of Technology & Environmental Science – Maddison Leggette
Woodlawn High School – De'Jah Mayberry
Football
Catonsville High School – Brian Taylor
Chesapeake High School – Marcus Weatherspoon
Dulaney High School – Demetri Garcia
Dundalk High School – Luke Crowe
Eastern Technical High School – Michael Rossi
Franklin High School – Vincent Heher
Hereford High School – Collin Whitney
Kenwood High School – Damon Malone, Jr.
Lansdowne High School – Denard Bryant
Loch Raven High School – Dawuan Jones
Milford Mill Academy – Michael Bradley
New Town High School – Abdou - Aziz Campbell
Overlea High School – Cory Marshall
Owings Mills High School – Mark Flemming
Parkville High School – Stephen Stokes
Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts – Noah Barber
Perry Hall High School – Tommy Reed
Pikesville High School – Sean Campbell
Randallstown High School – Jason Jones
Sparrows Point High School – Valentino Travagline
Towson High School – Randall Ainsworth
Western School of Technology & Environmental Science – Munyaradzi Mangwende
Woodlawn High School – Glenn Dennis III
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New Town High senior advances to National Poetry Out Loud finals: Finals can be seen live online this evening
TOWSON, MD. – Yesterday Sharese Acheampong, a 17-year-old senior at New Town High School, won the east central and northeast semifinals of the 2016 National Poetry Out Loud competition and qualified to compete this evening against eight other finalists for a $20,000 prize.
Tonight’s national finals, from 7 – 9:15 p.m., are being held at the Lisner Auditorium of George Washington University in Washington, D.C. To watch live, visit here. You can also follow the Poetry Out Loud National Finals on Twitter at @PoetryOutLoud and @NEAarts, #POL16.
Poetry Out Loud is a poetry-reading and writing contest sponsored by the Poetry Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Acheampong’s original poem “The Morrison House” also is under consideration in a separate poetry-writing contest being held in honor of NEA’s 50thanniversary. To hear an interview with Acheampong on WYPR’s “Maryland Morning” and hear her read “The Morrison House,” click here.
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Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, May 10, 2016
TOWSON – The Board of Education will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at its Greenwood Campus, 6901 Charles Street, Building E, Towson, Maryland 21204.
The Board of Education’s Building and Contracts committee will meet at 3:30 p.m. The full Board will convene in open session at approximately 4:45 p.m. The Board will then meet in closed session as permitted by law. Following closed session, the Board will have dinner with members of the Baltimore County Student Councils. The open session will reconvene at 7:00 p.m. The public is welcome to attend all open sessions.
The school system is committed to accessible communication with its stakeholders. Additionally, all Board of Education meetings are live-streamed and can be viewed on the BCPS Web site (www.bcps.org).
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Symposium to showcase yearlong independent research by BCPS high school students
What: The fourth annual BCPS Student Independent Research Symposium will showcase the results of independent research conducted by students at four Baltimore County high schools. At this public event, students will share their research projects in oral/multimedia presentations. Students, parents, and staff interested in supporting these students and learning more about the Independent Research Seminar course are invited. High school library media specialists, school-to-career transition teachers, counselors, and administrators are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. When: Thursday, May 19, 2016, from 6 – 8 p.m.Where: Perry Hall High School
School Library
4601 Ebenezer Road
Baltimore, MD 21236Background: Ten students from Franklin, Parkville, Perry Hall, and Randallstown high schools were selected to participate in the BCPS Independent Research Seminar elective course, based on applications, interviews, and their commitment to following an advanced research process to conduct in-depth original research.
Student researchers have worked independently, under the guidance of their library media specialists, faculty advisors, and expert mentors, to generate a research question, conduct a literature review, engage in discipline-specific research, and synthesize their findings to create a presentation for an audience.
Research topics address a variety of subjects and are based on the students' own areas of interest. The course research framework used by student researchers and their faculty teams may be viewed at http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/researchcourse/index.html. 2016 Independent Research Seminar students and their research topics or questions:Annalea Cascio– Grade 11, Parkville High School
How does the orca’s sense of self affect its social interactions and connections?Isaiah Downes– Grade 12, Parkville High School
The Effect of Colorism and Gendered Racism on the Human PsycheSafkia Millington– Grade 12, Randallstown High School
Criminal Profiling: Is it Art or Science? Profiling Jack the RipperJaleh Montazer– Grade 12, Franklin High School
What are common complications of pregnancy, and what is the United States doing to address issues present in the maternal healthcare system?Jasmaine Parker– Grade 10, Randallstown High School
Does Mental Illness Heighten Creativity? Inside the Mind of Vincent Van GoughSierra Perdue– Grade 12, Parkville High School
Awareness and Effect of Gender-Based StereotypingMontana Roberts– Grade 11, Randallstown High School
Mars One Project: Scientific Advancement or Scientific Greed?Barret Rus– Grade 12, Franklin High School
Life Skills Education: A Solution to the Problems Plaguing the American Education SystemLucas Shapiro– Grade 12, Franklin High School
What is the neurological effect of concussions on the developing brain, and how are organizations such as the NFL addressing the concussion crisis?Vicky Zheng– Grade 12, Perry Hall High School
How can we provide an alternative to multiple anesthetic exposures for young children?
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BCPS News Tips: May 7 - 14, 2016: Activities, events and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Saturday, May 7
Deep Creek Magnet Middle students to get fit, then douse themselves in color!
What: The students of Deep Creek Magnet Middle School will walk, jog, and run their way toward a healthier life while raising funds for their school. The school is introducing a program called My School Color Run. The My School Color Run program aims to go beyond traditional fund raising. Rather than sell goods, this program aims to engage the entire student body in a fitness initiative to instill a lifelong healthy way of living. The color run, an untimed fun run, will be open to the public. Racers will pass through several color stations throughout the course and end with a color toss. Interested participants can register for the run by visiting DeepCreekColorRun.eventbrite.com or by completing a paper registration form prior to the event.When: Saturday, May 7 (contact the school for exact times)Where: Deep Creek Middle School, 1000 S. Marlyn Ave., 21221Contact: Dwan Pinamonti or Rebecca Hartman, 410.887.0112Baltimore County Middle School Track Meet
When: 9 a.m., Saturday, May 7Where: Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts, 8100 Wise Ave., 21222Contact: The Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328Varsity Lacrosse – Baltimore County Championships
When: 3 p.m. for girls and 5 p.m. for boys, Saturday, May 7Where: Towson High School, 69 Cedar Ave., 21286Contact: The Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328Tennis – Baltimore County Championship Tournament
When: 8:30 a.m., Saturday, May 7Where: George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Technology, 938 York Rd., 21204Contact: The Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328Monday, May 9
Junior Varsity lacrosse – Baltimore County championship
When: 5 p.m. for girls and 6:30 p.m. for boys, Monday, May 9Where: Hereford High School Contact: The Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328Junior varsity softball – Baltimore County championship
When: 4 p.m., Monday, May 9Where: Eastern Technical High School Contact: The Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328Special education meeting to discuss staffing plan
What: The Special Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee is hosting a meeting focused on the special education staffing plan. The meeting is free and open to the public. No registration is required. When: 7 – 9 p.m., Monday, May 9
Where: North Point Library, 1716 Merritt Blvd., 21222 Contact: The Office of Special Education. 443.809.3660Tuesday, May 10
Varsity softball – Baltimore County championship
When: 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 10Where: Community College of Baltimore County, Dundalk campus, 7200 Sollers Point Rd., 21222Contact: The Office of Athletics, 443.809.23285 students to be honored as outstanding school safety patrollers
What: Five BCPS students are among those to be honored for their outstanding service as school safety patrollers by AAA Mid-Atlantic. The BCPS students, all in Grade 5, are Wyatt Brummet, Middlesex Elementary School; Bennett Eiswert, Westchester Elementary School; Yahawashi Scott, Randallstown Elementary School; Saim Siddique, Chadwick Elementary School; and Amelia “Mia” Zawacki, Hillcrest Elementary School. When: 12 noon, Tuesday, May 10Where: DoubleTree by Hilton, 1726 Reisterstown Rd., 21208Contact: Offices of School Safety and Emergency Services, 443.809.6487Visit the Parentmobile at Bedford Elementary
What: The BCPS Parentmobile, an award-winning mobile resource center, brings information about at-home learning, the BCPS website, community services, and available supports for families of students with special needs or limited English proficiency. Parents and guardians are invited to visit. No registration is required.When: 6 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 10Where: Bedford Elementary School, 7407 Dorman Dr., 21207 Contact: Christina Connelly, 410.887.1200 Wednesday, May 11
Southeast area group to meet
What: The Southeast Area Educational Advisory Council will meet. The meeting is free and open to the public. No registration is required.When: 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 11Where: Deep Creek Elementary School, school library, 1000 Marlyn Ave., 21221 Thursday, May 12
1,000 BCPS students to see “Beauty and the Beast”
What: In all, approximately 1,000 BCPS students of all ages will attend a matinee performance of “Beauty and the Beast” at the Hippodrome Theatre. The Hippodrome Foundation, Inc., provided 300 free tickets to allow students from selected Title 1 elementary schools to attend. Several middle schools received corporate sponsorships to write and publish their own original and/or “fractured” fairy tales (in alignment with BCPS curricular outcomes). Woodlawn High School theatre students received free tickets and are attending the show as part of a student-as-critics writing program. Finally, discounted seats were offered to any schools that wanted to take student groups for a matinee show. Many of our middle and high schools opted in. This particular showing of the play was held especially for students as part of the Hippodrome Foundation’s educational outreach programs. When: Thursday, May 12Where: Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N Eutaw St., 21201 Contact: Beth Reed, 443.809.4018 Hebbville Elementary to host its 3rd Annual Health and Resource Fair
What: Sponsored by PTA, this event is designed to promote healthy living and showcase area resources. The event even includes an opportunity for parents who are entrepreneurs to reserve space and introduce their businesses. A climate control group will make a presentation about the environment. No Kid Hungry will highlight food programs that can help families throughout the year. The Department of Health and Human Services will have representatives of several programs on site. A fitness instructor/personal trainer will offer a workout and share lifestyle and health information. Healthy food and snacks will be served. Students can enjoy games, face painting, and arts and crafts. In addition, TracPhones will share information about free phones available for those who qualify. When: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 12Where: Hebbville Elementary School, 3335 Washington Ave., 21244Contact: Sandra Wilkins, 410.887.0708Pikesville Middle to present “Into the Woods, Jr.”
What: The students of Pikesville Middle School will present “Into the Woods, Jr. The public is invited. Tickets will be $8 each.When: 7 p.m. each evening, Thursday, May 12, Friday, May 13 & Saturday, May 14. Where: Pikesville Middle School, 7701 Seven Mile Ln., 21208Contact: Diane Richmond, 410.887.1207Friday, May 13
It’s time for Baltimore County Night with the Orioles
What: It’s a mutual love affair. Baltimore County Public Schools loves the Orioles, and they love us. On Baltimore County Night, $5 of every ticket sold will benefit the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools. The game is against the Detroit Tigers and there will be post game fireworks. Upper reserve and left field lower box tickets are available. Tickets can be purchased at www.orioles.com/tix/baltimore-county. Game time: 7:05 p.m., Friday, May 13
Where: Orioles Park at Camden Yards, 333 W Camden St., 21201 Contact: The Education Foundation, 443.809.8962; Orioles, 888.848.BIRD (2473) Baltimore County Student Councils to host end-of-year bull roast
What: The Baltimore County Student Councils will host an end-of-year bull roast to recognize the accomplishments of the county student councils, executive board members, and school-based programs and advisors. During the event, Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance will swear in new BCSC leaders, and BCSC will present its annual Principal of the Year and Advisor of the Year awards as well as other recognitions. When: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Friday, May 13
Where: Oregon Ridge Lodge, 12401 Beaver Dam Rd., 21030Contact: Nora Murray, 443.809.4329Visit the Parentmobile at Glenmar Elementary
What: The BCPS Parentmobile, an award-winning mobile resource center, brings information about at-home learning, the BCPS website, community services, and available supports for families of students with special needs or limited English proficiency. Parents and guardians are invited to visit. No registration is required.When: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Friday, May 13
Where: Glenmar Elementary School, 9700 Community Dr., 21220 Contact: Delores Tedeschi-Butler, 410.887.0127Saturday, May 14
Track and field – Baltimore County championship
When: 9 a.m., Saturday, May 14Where: Pikesville High School, 7621 Labyrinth Rd., 21208Contact: The Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328Western Tech to host its 3rd Annual May Fair
What: Western School of Technology and Environmental Science will host its 3rd Annual May Fair. Proceeds from the May Fair will support Southwest Emergency Services and Western’s SkillsUSA national competitors. Students from Western’s award winning magnet programs will be on hand to share their talents and showcase their skills. Western’s Cosmetology students will be offering salon services including unique nail designs, face painting, and hair braiding. The Academy of Health Professions students are providing CPR demonstrations, along with tours of local fire trucks and emergency vehicles. Graphic Print students will sell note cards, thank you cards, notepads, and laser cut coasters created and printed in the Western Print Shop. The Culinary Café will be selling food, including pulled chicken, pork BBQ, collard greens, macaroni & cheese, cole slaw, skillet beans, and funnel cake. There will also be many plants, vegetables, and shrubs for purchase from the Green Club. Tickets to play carnival style games will be sold by the National Technical Honor Society. And, of course, there will be popcorn and cotton candy. Also, don’t forget to take fun pictures at our photo booth and drive robots built by the Robotics Club. To top it all off, a variety of local artisans and vendors, such as Jamberry Nails, Pampered Chef, Oogledeeboo Jewelry, Scentsy, LulaRoe, and Organogold Coffees, will be selling a wide range of items. The May Fair is a rain or shine event, and families are welcome. Come join in the fun! When: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, May 14
Where: Western School of Technology and Environmental Science, 100 Kenwood Ave., 21228Contact: Buddy Parker, 410.887.0840
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