Saturday, May 21
Middle School Tennis Tournament
When: 9 a.m., Saturday, May 21
Where: New Town High School, 4931 New Town Blvd., 21117
Contact: The Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328
Sunday, May 22
Closing reception for Art is for Everyone at the BMA
What: The annual
Art is for Everyone exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art began this year on May 18 and concludes with a special reception on Sunday, May 22. Every year for the past 28 years, the BMA has showcased art by BCPS students. This year’s exhibition includes works by BCPS students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 including sculpture, photography, drawing, painting, and digital art. The reception and the exhibition are free and open to the public.
When: 1 – 4 p.m., Sunday, May 22
Where: The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr., 21218
Contact: Linda Popp, 443.809.4030
Monday, May 23
Science Night at Milbrook Elementary
What: Milbrook Elementary is hosting a parent involvement night focused on science. While students engage in fun science activities, parents will hear presentations from science teachers about what the children are learning and how parents can support their success. Dinner will be served!
When: 5:30 – 7 p.m., Monday, May 23
Where: Milbrook Elementary School, 4300 Crest Heights Rd., 21215
Contact: Jeffrey Tessier, 410.887.1225
Be gone, summer boredom! Summer Learning Expos designed to banish seasonal blahs
What: For the second year, the Baltimore County Public Schools Summer Learning Expos will offer six open house events designed to equip parents and caregivers with resources to support their children’s learning during the summer months. A project of the BCPS Parent University and the Baltimore County Public Library, the Expos will provide information and tools regarding academic resources, summer reading programs, day trips, digital citizenship, transitioning to middle school, tutoring, and everyday activities to support learning at home. Registration is not required for any expo event. They are free and open to the public. This will be the first expo.
When: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 23
Where: Baltimore County Public Library – Essex Branch, 1110 Eastern Blvd., 21221
Contact: Office of Family and Community Engagement, 443.809.0365
Tuesday, May 24
Hebbville Elementary Spring Concert
What: Students will demonstrate their musical skills in a school wide concert.
When: 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, May 24
Where: Hebbville Elementary School, 3335 Washington Ave., 21244
Contact: Sandra Wilkins or Shawn Rardon, 410.887.0708
Western Tech principal to be honored as “Change Agent" for career and technology educationWhat: The Maryland State Department of Education Division of Career and College Readiness will present Murray (Buddy) Parker III, principal of Western School of Technology and Environmental Science, with the 2016 Career and Technology Education Outstanding Secondary Change Agent Award of Excellence.
When: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 24
Where: Holiday Inn Inner Harbor Hotel, 301 W Lombard St., 21201
Contact: The Office of Career and Technology Education, 443.809.8921
Wednesday, May 25
Career and Technology Education Job Fair
What: The BCPS Office of Career and Technology Education is hosting a recruitment session for those interested in teaching in a CTE program. The session is free and open to the public. No registration is required. CTE is seeking candidates to teach construction management, nursing, carpentry, electrical, culinary arts, CISCO, automotive services, technology education, engineering, business education, school to career, and family and consumer sciences (food and nutrition).
When: 4 - 6 p.m., May 25
Where: Loch Raven High School, 1212 Cowpens Ave., 21286 -
click here for more detailsContact: Wendy Gigler, 443.809.4453 or
wgigler@bcps.orgDeadline to register for CPR class sponsored by BCPS Parent University and BCPS Health Services
What: Do you know what to do if someone has a heart attack? BCPS is offering a CPR class for anyone who wants to know what to do in an emergency. The CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) course will cover life-saving procedures for adults, infants, and children and will include training in how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Sponsored by the BCPS Parent University and BCPS Office of Health Services, the course has a $40 enrollment cost. Reservations must be made no later than Wednesday, May 25. To register or for more information, contact Karen Heinrich at
kheinrich@bcps.org. The class will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Parkville High School.
Contact: Karen Heinrich at
kheinrich@bcps.orgSecond Summer Learning Expo to be held. This one in Woodlawn.
What: For the second year, the Baltimore County Public Schools Summer Learning Expos will offer six open house events designed to equip parents and caregivers with resources to support their children’s learning during the summer months. A project of the BCPS Parent University and the Baltimore County Public Library, the Expos will provide information and tools regarding academic resources, summer reading programs, day trips, digital citizenship, transitioning to middle school, tutoring, and everyday activities to support learning at home. Registration is not required for any expo event. They are free and open to the public.
When: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 25
Where: Baltimore County Public Library – Woodlawn Branch, 1811 Woodlawn Dr., 21207
Contact: Office of Family and Community Engagement, 443.809.0365
Pot Spring Elementary assembly on the Appalachian Trail
What: Pot Spring Elementary students will participate in assemblies about the Appalachian Trail. The presentation will use storytelling, music, and audience participation to explore the region.
When: Wednesday, May 25
Pre K through Grade 2 at 1 p.m.
Grades 3 through 5 at 2 p.m. Both assemblies are in the gym.
Where: Pot Spring Elementary School, 2410 Springlake Dr., 21093
Contact: Jean Martin, 410.887.7648
Thursday, May 26
Fit & Fun Day at Hebbville Elementary School
What: Students in all grade levels will participate in Hebbville Elementary’s Fit & Fun Day. The event is sponsored by the PTA. Students will visit different stations throughout the school and participate in relay races, sports competitions, and more. Water and snacks will be provided. Sorbet will be available for purchase.
When: Throughout the day, Thursday, May 26
Where: Hebbville Elementary School, 3335 Washington Ave., 21244
Contact: Sandra Wilkins or Kristy Toney, 410.887.0708
Job fair for school bus drivers and attendants
What: The BCPS Office of Transportation is hosting a recruitment session for those interested driving a school bus or becoming a bus attendant. The session is free and open to the public. To attend, anyone interested
must submit an online job application (at
www.bcps.org/jobs) for a bus driver or bus attendant position. For more information about salaries, benefits, and what applicants will need to bring to the job fair,
click here.
When: 9 a.m., Thursday, May 26
Where: BCPS Headquarters, Greenwood Campus, 6901 N. Charles St., Building E, 21204
Contact: 443.809.4191
Lacrosse – Senior All-Star game
When: 5:30 p.m. for girls, 7:30 p.m. for boys, Thursday, May 26
Where: Franklin High School, 12000 Reisterstown Rd., 21136
Contact: The Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328
Opening reception for 30th Annual High School Art Exhibit
What: This highly anticipated event is a juried art show of works by students in BCPS high schools across the county. At the opening reception, awards will be presented. The BCPS Office of Visual Arts presents awards on behalf of the late James Laubheimer, a former BCPS coordinator of art. In addition, the law firm of Azrael, Franz, Schwab & Lipowitz awards monetary prizes and selects works to display in its offices, and Dr. S. Dallas Dance presents his Superintendent’s Purchase Award. The piece that receives this award becomes part of the permanent collection for school system headquarters.
When: Opening reception: 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, May 26
Exhibit: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 25 – Monday, June 6
Where: Rosenberg Gallery in the Kraushaar Auditorium, Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., 21204
Contact: Linda Popp, 443.809.4030
Parent University event: The Importance of the Read Aloud
What: At this free workshop, sponsored by the BCPS Parent University and Deer Park Elementary School, parents will learn more about the importance of reading aloud to their children, as well as learning read aloud strategies and how to choose appropriate books. Please register by calling 410.887.0723
When: 5 p.m., Thursday, May 26
Where: Deer Park Elementary School, 9809 Lyons Mill Rd., 21117
Contact: Renee Jenkins, 410.887.0723
Two BCPS scholar-athletes to receive annual Mildred Murray award and scholarship
What: The Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Athletics will present the 29th annual Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship to Rhianna McConnell of Owings Mills High School and Avery Henningsen of Parkville High School. Murray, the former Baltimore County coordinator of physical education and athletics, for whom the award is named, along with Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance will present plaques and $2,500 scholarships to each winner.
When: 3:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26
Where: BCPS Headquarters, Greenwood Campus, Administration Bldg., 6901 N. Charles St., 21204
Friday, May 27
Sussex Elementary to hold Spring Fun Fest
What: Sussex Elementary School has partnered with its PTA to plan and hold its second Spring Fun Fest. Throughout the day, classes will rotate through field day activities including tug-of-war, relay races, water balloon games, and much more. Thanks to the PTA, students and staff will be “sporting” brightly colored t-shirts, each class having its own color. Earlier this year, an art contest for the t-shirt design was held among students in Grades 4 and 5, and the winning artwork has been printed on the t-shirts.
When: Throughout the day, Friday, May 27
Where: Sussex Elementary School, 515 S. Woodward Dr., 21221
Contact: Thomas Bowser, 410.887.0182
Annual Memorial Day Celebration at Hereford High
What: Hereford High School's For Our Troops Club will hold its fourth annual Memorial Day Celebration to honor soldiers at home and abroad.
When: 7:45 a.m., Friday, May 27
Where: Hereford High School, 17301 York Rd., 21120
Contact: Louis Jira, 410.887.1905
UPCOMING
More Summer Learning Expos to reach more areas of the county
What: For the second year, the Baltimore County Public Schools Summer Learning Expos will offer six open house events designed to equip parents and caregivers with resources to support their children’s learning during the summer months. A project of the BCPS Parent University and the Baltimore County Public Library, the Expos will provide information and tools regarding academic resources, summer reading programs, day trips, digital citizenship, transitioning to middle school, tutoring, and everyday activities to support learning at home. Registration is not required for any expo event. They are free and open to the public. Below are dates and times for events in June.
When &
Where:
5 – 7 p.m.,
Wednesday, Jun. 1
Baltimore County Public Library – Randallstown Branch
8604 Liberty Rd., 21133
5 – 7 p.m.,
Thursday, Jun. 2
Baltimore County Public Library – Loch Raven Branch
1046 Taylor Ave., 21286
4 – 6 p.m.,
Wednesday, Jun. 8
Baltimore County Public Library – North Point Branch
1716 Merritt Blvd., 21222
8:15 – 9:30 a.m.,
Wednesday, Jun. 8
Padonia International Elementary School
9834 Greenside Dr., 21030
For students headed to Grade 12 next year: The College Application Boot Camp
What: Students entering Grade 12 next school year are invited to participate in the annual BCPS College Application Boot Camp. At the Boot Camp, students can gain invaluable information and assistance related to completing college applications, applying for financial aid, finding scholarship opportunities, and more. Lunch will provided at the daylong session on Thursday, Jun. 23. Please RSVP on Naviance by June 3. Students should see their school counselors for assistance.
When: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.,
Thursday, Jun. 23
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.,
Friday, Jun. 24Where: Loch Raven High School, 1212 Cowpens Ave., 21286
Contact: Office of School Counseling, 443.809.0291