The Board of Education will hold an emergency meeting to discuss a contract matter on Monday, June 27, 2016, at 4 p.m. at its Greenwood Campus, 6901 Charles Street, Building E, Towson, Maryland 21204. This brief meeting will not be livestreamed.
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Board of Education of Baltimore County to hold emergency meeting on June 27, 2016
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Board of Education of Baltimore County to hold emergency meeting today: Meeting will be live-streamed
TOWSON, MD — The Board of Education will hold an emergency meeting to discuss a contract matter on Monday, June 27, 2016, at 4 p.m. at its Greenwood Campus, 6901 N. Charles Street, Building E, Towson, Maryland 21204. As the school system is committed to accessible communication with its stakeholders, this brief meeting will be live-streamed and can be viewed on the BCPS Web site (www.bcps.org).This is an updated version of a news release issued on June 25.
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Summer episode of “Parent University” now airing on BCPS-TV : Show offers places to go, activities to do with children this summer
TOWSON, MD — The annual summer episode of “Parent University” – featuring a variety of seasonal activities to keep youngsters engaged and learning – is now airing on Comcast Cable Channel 73 and Verizon FiOS Channel 34 in Baltimore County.
The show, hosted by Sue Hahn of BCPS’ Parent University, focuses on keeping students busy and active during the long, lazy, and hot days of summer. In the episode, Hahn takes viewers on excursions to Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum in Middle River, the Marshy Point Nature Center in Chase, and the Agriculture Center in Hunt Valley, as well as to local branches of the Baltimore County Public Library.
“Summer can be a tough time to find things to do that are both fun and educational,” says Hahn, a specialist in the school system’s Office of Family and Community Engagement. “But there are many opportunities across Baltimore County and the region for both having summertime fun and learning a little bit about our region, our history, our culture, and our people. The important thing is to get out there and explore what our county has to offer.”
Parent University is a BCPS program that supports parents and caregivers through in-person workshops, online resources, and videos that meet unique educational needs of students and their families.
The “Parent University” Summer Edition can be found on the Parent University home page at www.bcps.org/parentu/ or www.bcps.org/bcpstv/video.html?Program=PU&VideoID=853.
During the school year, BCPS-TV, the school system’s television station, produces a new episode of “Parent University” every two weeks. Earlier episodes of the show are available at www.bcps.org/bcpstv/programs and https://vimeo.com/bcps.
Since 1983, BCPS-TV 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. The television station also provides opportunities for BCPS students, staff, and stakeholders to learn about and gain experience in television and video production.
Original programs airing on the television station include “High School Sports Scene,” “Math Homework Helpers,” “Kid Conversation,” “Parent University,” “Student Art Break,” “Student Production Showcase,” “Brain Gain,” “Up Beat,” and “The Chalkboard.” BCPS-TV 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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Tickets on sale now for Baltimore County Public Schools Night at the Yard
What: As part of its Back to School Involves You, Too! campaign, BCPS is hosting Baltimore County Public Schools Night at the Yard. Five dollars from every ticket sold will benefit the Education Foundation of BCPS. The Orioles will play the Houston Astros, and the evening will feature the Randallstown High School Navy ROTC presenting the flag, the Towson High School Gifted and Talented Chamber Choir singing the National Anthem, and Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance throwing the first pitch.
Tickets must be purchased via http://www.orioles.com/tix/bcps. They cannot be purchased at the box office. Ticket prices are $20 for lower reserved seats(Sections 7 – 17 & 55 – 87) and $17 for upper reserved seats(Sections 306 – 364, rows 13 – 25). For any questions or accessible seating, please call 888.848.BIRD (2473) and ask for the Ticket Services team.
When: Tickets are on sale now.
Game: 7:05 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St., 21201
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Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, July 12, 2016
TOWSON – The Board of Education will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, July 12, 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 3:15 p.m. Immediately following the Building and Contracts Committee meeting, the schematic designs for both Victory Villa Elementary School and the new northeast area elementary school will be presented. The full Board will convene in open session at approximately 4:30 p.m. The Board will then meet in closed session as permitted by law. The open session will reconvene at 7 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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BCPS News Tips: Jul. 9 - 16, 2016: Activities, events, and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Monday, Jul. 11
Summer Art Enrichment Camp begins
What: The Annual BCPS Summer Art Enrichment Camp for students entering Grades 3 – 12 begins today. More than 110 BCPS students are registered. The camp includes opportunities for students to learn new skills, build their portfolios, and receive critiques and support. An Open House/Reception will be held on the evening of Thursday, Jul. 21, to give students, families, and teachers an opportunity to see the artwork created.
When: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday – Friday, July 11 – 22
Where: Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Rd., 21236Contact: Linda McConaughy, 443.809.9726Thursday, Jul. 14
Today is National Summer Learning Day
What: Baltimore County Public Schools and its Parent University are joining the National Summer Learning Association in celebrating Summer Learning Day. Research shows that the “summer slide” – the phenomenon in which young people lose about two months of academic knowledge – is real and that academic losses are cumulative. Summer Learning Day is designed to elevate the importance of keeping kids learning, healthy, and safe every summer. Visit www.bcps.org for more information about how to keep student learning all summer long. When: Thursday, Jul. 14Contact: Susan Hahn, 443.809.0365Ongoing!
Summer Food Service providing youth with free lunches at schools
What: Baltimore County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which provides free meals to all children (ages 18 and under) free of charge and without applications or registration. Through July 29, both breakfast and lunch are being served Monday through Friday at many BCPS schools. Through August 12, lunches only are being provided Monday through Friday at area branches of the Baltimore County Public Library.BCPS breakfast and lunchWhen: Through Jul. 29 (Monday – Friday only)
Where and what times:
Baltimore Highlands Elementary, 4200 Annapolis Rd, 21227 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Battle Grove Elementary, 7828 St. Patricia Ln., 21222 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Bear Creek Elementary, 1601 Melbourne Rd., 21222 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Bedford Elementary, 7407 Dorman Dr., 21208 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Berkshire Elementary, 7431 Poplar Ave., 21224 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Campfield Learning Center, 6834 Alter St., 21207 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Chadwick Elementary, 1918 Winder Rd., 21244 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Charlesmont Elementary, 7800 West Collingham Dr., 21222 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Church Lane Elementary, 3820 Fernside Rd., 21133 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Colgate Elementary, 401 51st St., 21234 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Deep Creek Elementary, 1101 East Homberg Ave., 21221 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Deep Creek Middle, 1000 S. Marilyn Ave., 21221 @ 7:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Deer Park Elementary, 9809 Lyons Mill Rd., 21117 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Dundalk Elementary, 2717 Playfield St., 21222 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Dundalk Middle, 7400 Dunman Way, 21222 @ 7:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Edmondson Heights Elementary, 1600 Langford Rd., 21207 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Elmwood Elementary, 531 Dale Ave., 21206 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Featherbed Lane Elementary, 6700 Richardson Rd., 21207 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Glenmar Elementary, 9700 Community Dr., 21220 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Halethorpe Elementary, 4300 Maple Ave., 21227 @ 9:15 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Hebbville Elementary, 3335 Washington Ave., 21244 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Hernwood Elementary, 9919 Marriottsville Rd., 21133 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Johnnycake Elementary, 5901 Craigmont Rd., 21228 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Lansdowne Elementary, 2301 Alma Rd., 21227 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Lansdowne Middle, 2400 Lansdowne Rd., 21227 @ 7:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Loch Raven Academy, 8101 LaSalle Rd., 21286 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Logan Elementary, 7601 Dunman Way, 21222 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Mars Estates Elementary, 1500 East Homberg Ave., 21221 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Martin Boulevard, 210 Riverton Rd., 21220 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
McCormick Elementary, 5101 Hazelwood Ave., 21206 @ 9:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Middlesex Elementary, 142 Bennett Rd., 21221 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
MIlbrook Elementary, 4300 Crest Heights Rd., 21215 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Norwood Elementary, 1700 Delvale Ave., 21222 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Owings Mill Elementary, 10824 Reistertown Rd., 21117 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Padonia International Elementary, 9834 Greenside Dr., 21030 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Pleasant Plains Elementary, 8300 Pleasant Plains Rd., 21286 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Powhatan Elementary, 3300 Kelox Rd., 21207 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Randallstown Elementary, 9013 Liberty Rd., 21133 @ 9:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Red House Run Elementary, 1717 Weyburn Rd., 21237 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Riverview Elementary, 3298 Kessler Rd., 21227 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Sandalwood Elementary, 900 South Marlyn Ave., 21221 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Sandy Plains Elementary, 8330 Kavanagh Rd., 21222 @ 9:15 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Scotts Branch Elementary, 8220 Tawnmoore Rd., 21244 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Shady Spring Elementary, 8868 Goldenwood Rd., 21237 @ 9:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Sussex Elementary, 515 South Woodward Dr., 21221 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Winfield Elementary, 8300 Carlson Ln., 21244 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Woodlawn Middle, 3033 St. Luke Ln., 21207 @ 7:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Woodmoor Elementary, 3200 Elba Dr., 21207 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.Baltimore County Public Library lunchWhen: Through Aug. 12 (Monday – Friday only)
Where and what time:
Arbutus Library, 855 Sulphur Spring Rd., 21227 @ 12:30 p.m.
Essex Library, 1110 Eastern Blvd., 21221 @ 1 p.m.
Lansdowne Library, 500 3rd Ave., 21227 @ 12:30 p.m.
Loch Raven Library, 1046 Taylor Ave., 21286 @ 12 p.m.
North Point Library, 1716 Merritt Blvd., 21222 @ 12 p.m.
Randallstown Library, 8604 Liberty Rd., 21133 @ 12 p.m.
Reisterstown Library, 21 Cockeys Mill Rd., 21136 @ 12:30 p.m.
Rosedale Library, 6105 Kenwood Ave., 21237 @ 12:30 p.m.
White Marsh Library, 8133 Sandpiper Cir., 21236 @ 12 p.m.
Woodlawn Library, 1811 Woodlawn Dr., 21207 @ 12:30 p.m.Construction Technology Academy continues
What:The Construction Technology Academy at Perry Hall High School continues through the end of July. The four-week program for Baltimore County Public Schools’ juniors, seniors, and recent graduates emphasizes skills needed by electricians, HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) technicians, carpenters, plumbers, and more. The academy is sponsored by Associated Builders and Contractors Baltimore in collaboration with BCPS and the Community College of Baltimore County.Classes include lessons on construction safety, power and hand-tools, construction math, and the construction process. Hands-on projects in electrical work, plumbing, and carpentry allow students to practice what they have learned.Participants who successfully complete the program will have the opportunity to interview with commercial builders. When: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, through July 29
Where: Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Rd., 21236Contact: Michelle Butt, mbutt@abcbaltimore.org or 443.742.6125Summer learning programs continue
What: More than 4,000 BCPS students are in summer classes at 21 high schools and 25 middle schools. Most of the high school students are engaged in credit recovery or credit advancement. Most of the middle school students are working to accelerate their reading and mathematics skills and knowledge. Among the summer school students are 267 engaged in a Math Academy. These students just completed Mathematics 5 or 8. When: Mornings, Monday through Friday, through July 29Where: 21 high schools and 25 middle schoolsContact: Office of Educational Options, 443.809.2270 Camp Raven begins – to give students a head start to middle school success
What: Loch Raven Technical Academy is hosting a free half-day summer camp, Camp Raven, for Baltimore County Public Schools’ students who will be entering Grade 6 in August. The camp is designed to strengthen students' skills in reading, mathematics, social studies, and science. Instruction is individualized to meet students’ needs and features many project-based activities to engage students in deeper learning experiences.When: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through July 29
Where: Loch Raven Technical Academy, 8101 LaSalle Rd., 21286Contact: Stacey Johnson, 410.887.3518UPCOMING!
Academy of Finance Program’s First Night at Camden Yards
What: In celebration of the 20th year of the Academy of Finance Program in BCPS, the program is hosting its first Night at Camden Yards. The Orioles will be playing against the Texas Rangers, and$5 from every ticket purchased will be refunded to the AOF of Baltimore County. Academy of Finance alumni, students, teachers, and friends and family are encouraged to participate. Tickets must be purchased via http://www.orioles.com/tix/afbc. They cannot be purchased at the box office. Ticket prices are $33 for Terrace Box(Sections 7 – 17 & 55 – 65) and $20 for Eutaw Street Bleachers(Sections 90 – 98). For any questions or accessible seating, please call 888.848.BIRD (2473) and ask for the Ticket Services team.
When: Tickets are on sale now.
Game: 7:05 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St., 21201Contact: Erik Grooms, 443.809.9590Baltimore County Public Schools Night at the Yard
What: As part of its Back to School Involves You, Too! campaign, BCPS is hosting Baltimore County Public Schools Night at the Yard. Five dollars from every ticket sold will benefit the Education Foundation of BCPS. The Orioles will play the Houston Astros, and the evening will feature the Randallstown HS Navy ROTC presenting the flag, the Towson High School Gifted and Talented Chamber Choir singing the National Anthem, and Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance throwing the first pitch. Tickets must be purchased via http://www.orioles.com/tix/bcps. They cannot be purchased at the box office. Ticket prices are $20 for lower reserved seats(Sections 7 – 17 & 55 – 87) and $17 for upper reserved seats(Sections 306 – 364, rows 13 – 25). For any questions or accessible seating, please call 888.848.BIRD (2473) and ask for the Ticket Services team.
When: Tickets are on sale now.
Game: 7:05 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St., 21201Contact: Deborah S. Phelps or Bonnie Derda, 443.809.8962
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Red House Run Elementary to close early today
Towson – Due to a water main break, Red House Run Elementary School, at 1717 Weyburn Road in Rosedale, will close at 9:45 a.m. today, Friday, July 8, 2016. All after-school and evening activities are also cancelled.
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4 BCPS students, one advisor honored at Future Business Leaders national conference
TOWSON, MD — Four Baltimore County Public Schools students achieved top 10 rankings at the recent Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Conference.
Jason Rice of George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology placed ninth in the nation in the Agribusiness event.
Eddie Cashman, Trevonn Gyles, and Ezra Rubenfeld of Owings Mills High School placed eighth in the nation in the Sports & Entertainment Management event.
Business department chair Patrick Holt of Dulaney High School was recognized as the Outstanding Advisor from Maryland.
BCPS had a significant presence at the FBLA conference, held in Atlanta from June 28 to July 3. Fifty-one BCPS students competed in a variety of business and computer science-related competitions and attended a wide variety of leadership workshops. Participating students attend Catonsville, Dulaney, Eastern Technical, George Washington Carver Center, Loch Raven, Owings Mills, Parkville, and Perry Hall high schools.
The following Maryland State Officers represented BCPS at a variety of national and state leadership meetings: State President Sophie Sun of Dulaney High School, State Parliamentarian Sofia Encarnacion of Dulaney High School, and Region II Vice President Luke Sturiale of Dulaney High School.
Pictures can be seen at https://www.flickr.com/photos/bcps/albums/72157669748467170. For more information, please visit the FBLA national website: http://www.fbla-pbl.org/.
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BCPS recognized as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified District
TOWSON, MD – Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology, has recognized Baltimore County Public Schools as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified District.
According to Common Sense, this designation indicates that BCPS has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to use digital media to explore, create, connect, and learn, while avoiding online risks, such as plagiarism, loss of privacy, and cyberbullying.
"We applaud the faculty and staff of Baltimore County Public Schools for embracing digital citizenship as an important part of their students' education," said Rebecca Randall, vice president of education programs for Common Sense Education. “Baltimore County Public Schools deserves high praise for giving its students the foundational skills they need to compete and succeed in the 21st-century workplace and participate ethically in society at large."
BCPS uses Common Sense Education's innovative and research-based digital citizenship resources, which were created in collaboration with Dr. Howard Gardner of the GoodPlay Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The resources teach students, educators, and parents tangible skills related to staying safe on the Internet, protecting online reputations and personal privacy, managing online relationships, and respecting creative copyright. The free resources are used in more than 100,000 classrooms nationwide.
"We're honored to be recognized as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified District," said Dr. S. Dallas Dance, BCPS superintendent. "By preparing our students to use technology safely and responsibly, we are providing them unlimited opportunities to maximize and personalize their learning. Digital citizenship is an ongoing priority for us, and we continue to expand and strengthen our activities to keep students and data safe."
For more information about Baltimore County Public Schools, go to www.bcps.org. To learn more about the criteria BCPS met to become certified as a Common Sense Certified District, visit http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/certification.
About Common Sense
Common Sense is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology. The organization exists because today’s children are growing up in a culture that profoundly impacts their physical, social, and emotional well-being. Common Sense provides families with the advice and media reviews they need to make the best choices for their children. Through its education programs and policy efforts, Common Sense empowers parents, educators, and young people to become knowledgeable and responsible digital citizens.
For more information about Common Sense, go to www.commonsense.org.
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BCPS News Tips: Jul. 16 – 23, 2016: Activities, events, and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Monday, Jul. 18
Summer Coding Camp begins at Cromwell Valley
What: Fifty-five students who will begin Grades 4 and 5 this August are participating in a weeklong camp focused on learning basic coding. The camp is being held in collaboration with Code to the Future. A second camp will be held in August for students at Chatsworth School. When: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday – Friday, Jul. 18 – 22
Where: Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet School, 825 Providence Rd., 21286Contact: Catherine Thomas, 410.887.4888Summer Magnet Bridge Program begins at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences
What: Students accepted into the new magnet program at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences (formerly Old Court Middle School) were invited to participate in a two-week Summer Magnet Bridge Program. Fifty students will participate in the summer program and engage in activities related to science, math, language arts, study skills, and technology.When: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Monday – Friday, Jul. 18 - 29
Where: Northwest Academy of Health Sciences, 4627 Old Court Rd., 21208Contact: Katina Webster, 410.887.0742Meet and Greet events scheduled for parents of Northwest Academy of Health Sciences students
What: Northwest Academy of Health Sciences (formerly Old Court Middle School) is a magnet school committed to providing unique learning experiences in all subjects that are rigorous, project-based, and hands-on with an emphasis on math, the sciences, health care, and biomedical technology. To learn more about the academy before the new school year starts, parents are invited to attend one of four Meet-and-Greet events. When: 7:30 – 9 a.m. and 6 – 7:30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, Jul. 18 & 19Where: Northwest Academy of Health Sciences, 4627 Old Court Rd., 21208Contact: Katina Webster, 410.887.0742Thursday, Jul. 21
Summer Art Enrichment Camp hosts open house/reception
What: The Annual BCPS Summer Art Enrichment Camp for students entering Grades 3 – 12 will hold an open house reception to give students, families, and teachers an opportunity to see the artwork created during the camp. More than 110 BCPS students are participating. The camp includes opportunities for students to learn new skills, build their portfolios, and receive critiques and support.
When: Reception: 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, Jul. 21
Camp: continues 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday – Friday, through Jul. 22
Where: Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Rd., 21236Contact: Linda McConaughy, 443.809.9726Ongoing!
24 school libraries are holding off-season hours
What: To encourage summer reading, 24 BCPS schools will have their libraries open on select days through mid-August. The summer hours allow students to check out books, participate in special reading-related activities, and register for the Baltimore County Public Library Summer Reading Club. While at the libraries, students also may use school computers to browse e-books through Destiny library catalogs and access digital learning resources through BCPS One. When, Where & Contacts:
Bear Creek Elementary School
1601 Melbourne Road, Dundalk 21222
Cara Sheppard, 410.887.7118 or csheppard2@bcps.org
Weekdays through Tuesday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Tuesday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Berkshire Elementary School
7431 Poplar Ave., Baltimore 21224
Pat Fiero, 410.887.7141 or pfiero@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 20 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Campfield Early Learning Center
6834 Alter St., Gwynn Oak 21207
Amie Schwartz, 410.887.1227 or aschwartz3@bcps.org
Monday, July 18; Friday, July 22; Monday, July 25; and Monday, Aug. 8 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Chadwick Elementary School
1918 Winder Road, Windsor Mill 21244
Lynn Hale, 410.887.6866 or lhale@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 27 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School
2112 Lodge Farm Road, Sparrows Point 21219
Amanda Amrhine, 410.887.7557 or aamrhine@bcps.org
Monday, July 18 and Monday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Friday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Colgate Elementary School
401 51st St., Baltimore 21224
Charlene Stine, 410.887.7139 or cstine@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 20 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Deer Park Elementary School
9809 Lyons Mill Road, Owings Mills 21117
Keishauna Banks, 410.887.0705 or kbanks@bcps.org
Tuesday, July 19; Thursday, July 21; Tuesday, Aug. 2; and Thursday, Aug. 4 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Elmwood Elementary School
531 Dale Ave., Baltimore 21206
Donna Eaton, 410.887.5289 or deaton@bcps.org
Weekdays through Friday, Aug. 5 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Featherbed Lane Elementary School
6700 Richardson Road, Gwynn Oak 21207
Lisa Washington, 410.887.6867 or lwashington2@bcps.org
Tuesday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fifth District Elementary School
3725 Mount Carmel Road, Upperco 21155
Jaime Hedrick, 410.887.1512 or jhedrick2@bcps.org
Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Glenmar Elementary School
9700 Community Drive, Middle River 21220
Jamie McCarron, 410.887.0354 or jmccarron@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Halethorpe Elementary School
4300 Maple Ave., Halethorpe 21227
Melissa Ronnenburg, 410.887.1445 or mronnenburg@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Kingsville Elementary School
7300 Sunshine Ave., Kingsville 21087
Sandy Boyd, 410.887.2902 or sboyd@bcps.org
Monday, July 25 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Logan Elementary School
7601 Dunman Way, Dundalk 21222
Amy Bugarin, 410.887.7052 or abugarin@bcps.org
Weekdays through Friday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Mars Estates Elementary School
1500 East Homberg Ave., Essex 21221
Lisa Allgeier, 410.887.0461 or lallgeier@bcps.org
Thursday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Martin Boulevard Elementary School
210 Riverton Road, Middle River 21220
Karen Pavelka, 410.887.0158 or kpavelka@bcps.org
Thursday, July 21 and Thursday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Middleborough Elementary School
313 West Road, Essex 21221
Laura Ferrante, 410.887.0493 or lfish@bcps.org
Thursday, July 21 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Thursday, July 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Oliver Beach Elementary School
12912 Cuninghill Cove Road, Middle River 21220
Barbara Cosgrove, 410.887.2876 or bcosgrove@bcps.org
Monday, July 18 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Randallstown Elementary School
9013 Liberty Road, Randallstown 21133
Kimberly Schmitt, 410.887.0746 or kschmitt@bcps.orgWednesday, July 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Reisterstown Elementary School
223 Walgrove Road, Reisterstown 21136
Elyse Singer, 410.887.1133 or esinger@bcps.org
Thursday, July 21 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Sandalwood Elementary School
900 South Marlyn Ave., Essex 21221
Laura Stemler, 410.887.0174 or lstemler@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 27 from 12 to 3 p.m.
Seneca Elementary School
545 Carrollwood Road, Middle River 21220
Shelle Schnell, 410.887.2882 or mschnell@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 20; Wednesday, July 27; and Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Woodmoor Elementary School
3200 Elba Drive, Gwynn Oak 21207
Leslie McIntyre, 410.887.1318 or lmcintyre2@bcps.orgThursday, July 28 from 8 to 11 a.m.Summer Food Service providing youth with free lunches at schools
What: Baltimore County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to provide free meals to all children (ages 18 and under) free of charge and without applications or registration. Through July 29, both breakfast and lunch are being served Monday through Friday at many BCPS schools. Through August 12, only lunches are being provided Monday through Friday at area branches of the Baltimore County Public Library.BCPS breakfast and lunch
When: Through Jul. 29 (Monday – Friday only)
Where and what times:
Baltimore Highlands Elementary, 4200 Annapolis Rd., 21227 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Battle Grove Elementary, 7828 St. Patricia Ln., 21222 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Bear Creek Elementary, 1601 Melbourne Rd., 21222 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Bedford Elementary, 7407 Dorman Dr., 21208 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Berkshire Elementary, 7431 Poplar Ave., 21224 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Campfield Learning Center, 6834 Alter St., 21207 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Chadwick Elementary, 1918 Winder Rd., 21244 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Charlesmont Elementary, 7800 West Collingham Dr., 21222 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Church Lane Elementary, 3820 Fernside Rd., 21133 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Colgate Elementary, 401 51st St., 21234 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Deep Creek Elementary, 1101 East Homberg Ave., 21221 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Deep Creek Middle, 1000 S. Marilyn Ave., 21221 @ 7:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Deer Park Elementary, 9809 Lyons Mill Rd., 21117 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Dundalk Elementary, 2717 Playfield St., 21222 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Dundalk Middle, 7400 Dunman Way, 21222 @ 7:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Edmondson Heights Elementary, 1600 Langford Rd., 21207 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Elmwood Elementary, 531 Dale Ave., 21206 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Featherbed Lane Elementary, 6700 Richardson Rd., 21207 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Glenmar Elementary, 9700 Community Dr., 21220 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Halethorpe Elementary, 4300 Maple Ave., 21227 @ 9:15 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Hebbville Elementary, 3335 Washington Ave., 21244 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Hernwood Elementary, 9919 Marriottsville Rd., 21133 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Johnnycake Elementary, 5901 Craigmont Rd., 21228 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Lansdowne Elementary, 2301 Alma Rd., 21227 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Lansdowne Middle, 2400 Lansdowne Rd., 21227 @ 7:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Loch Raven Academy, 8101 LaSalle Rd., 21286 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Logan Elementary, 7601 Dunman Way, 21222 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Mars Estates Elementary, 1500 East Homberg Ave., 21221 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Martin Boulevard, 210 Riverton Rd., 21220 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
McCormick Elementary, 5101 Hazelwood Ave., 21206 @ 9:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Middlesex Elementary, 142 Bennett Rd., 21221 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
MIlbrook Elementary, 4300 Crest Heights Rd., 21215 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Norwood Elementary, 1700 Delvale Ave., 21222 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Owings Mill Elementary, 10824 Reisterstown Rd., 21117 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Padonia International Elementary, 9834 Greenside Dr., 21030 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Pleasant Plains Elementary, 8300 Pleasant Plains Rd., 21286 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Powhatan Elementary, 3300 Kelox Rd., 21207 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Randallstown Elementary, 9013 Liberty Rd., 21133 @ 9:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Red House Run Elementary, 1717 Weyburn Rd., 21237 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Riverview Elementary, 3298 Kessler Rd., 21227 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Sandalwood Elementary, 900 South Marlyn Ave., 21221 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Sandy Plains Elementary, 8330 Kavanagh Rd., 21222 @ 9:15 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Scotts Branch Elementary, 8220 Tawnmoore Rd., 21244 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Shady Spring Elementary, 8868 Goldenwood Rd., 21237 @ 9:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Sussex Elementary, 515 South Woodward Dr., 21221 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Winfield Elementary, 8300 Carlson Ln., 21244 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Woodlawn Middle, 3033 St. Luke Ln., 21207 @ 7:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Woodmoor Elementary, 3200 Elba Dr., 21207 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.Baltimore County Public Library lunch
When: Through Aug. 12 (Monday – Friday only)
Where and what time:
Arbutus Library, 855 Sulphur Spring Rd., 21227 @ 12:30 p.m.
Essex Library, 1110 Eastern Blvd., 21221 @ 1 p.m.
Lansdowne Library, 500 3rd Ave., 21227 @ 12:30 p.m.
Loch Raven Library, 1046 Taylor Ave., 21286 @ 12 p.m.
North Point Library, 1716 Merritt Blvd., 21222 @ 12 p.m.
Randallstown Library, 8604 Liberty Rd., 21133 @ 12 p.m.
Reisterstown Library, 21 Cockeys Mill Rd., 21136 @ 12:30 p.m.
Rosedale Library, 6105 Kenwood Ave., 21237 @ 12:30 p.m.
White Marsh Library, 8133 Sandpiper Cir., 21236 @ 12 p.m.
Woodlawn Library, 1811 Woodlawn Dr., 21207 @ 12:30 p.m.Construction Technology Academy continues
What: The Construction Technology Academy at Perry Hall High School continues through the end of July. The four-week program for Baltimore County Public Schools’ juniors, seniors, and recent graduates emphasizes skills needed by electricians, HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) technicians, carpenters, plumbers, and more. The academy is sponsored by Associated Builders and Contractors Baltimore in collaboration with BCPS and the Community College of Baltimore County. Classes include lessons on construction safety, power and hand-tools, construction math, and the construction process. Hands-on projects in electrical work, plumbing, and carpentry allow students to practice what they have learned. Participants who successfully complete the program will have the opportunity to interview with commercial builders.
When: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, July 5 – 29
Where: Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Rd., 21236Contact: Michelle Butt, mbutt@abcbaltimore.org or 443.742.6125Summer learning programs continue
What: More than 4,000 BCPS students are in summer classes at 21 high schools and 25 middle schools. Most of the high school students are engaged in credit recovery or credit advancement. Most of the middle school students are working to accelerate their reading and mathematics skills and knowledge. Among the summer school students are 267 engaged in a Math Academy. These students just completed Mathematics 5 or 8. When: Mornings, Monday through Friday, July 5 – 29
Where: 21 high schools and 25 middle schoolsContact: Office of Educational Options, 443.809.2270Camp Raven gives students a head start to middle school success
What: Loch Raven Technical Academy is hosting a free half-day summer camp, Camp Raven, for Baltimore County Public Schools’ students who will be entering Grade 6 in August. The camp is designed to strengthen students' skills in reading, mathematics, social studies, and science. Instruction is individualized to meet students’ needs and features many project-based activities to engage students in deeper learning experiences.
When: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, July 5 – 29
Where: Loch Raven Technical Academy, 8101 LaSalle Rd., 21286Contact: Stacey Johnson, 410.887.3518UPCOMING!
Academy of Finance Program’s First Night at Camden Yards
What: In celebration of the 20th year of the Academy of Finance Program in BCPS, the program is hosting its first Night at Camden Yards. The Orioles will be playing against the Texas Rangers, and $5 from every ticket purchased will be refunded to the AOF of Baltimore County. Academy of Finance alumni, students, teachers, and friends and family are encouraged to participate. Tickets must be purchased via http://www.orioles.com/tix/afbc. They cannot be purchased at the box office. Ticket prices are $33 for Terrace Box (Sections 7 – 17 & 55 – 65) and $20 for Eutaw Street Bleachers (Sections 90 – 98). For any questions or accessible seating, please call 888.848.BIRD (2473) and ask for the Ticket Services team.
When: Tickets are on sale now.
Game: 7:05 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St., 21201Contact: Erik Grooms, 443.809.9590 Baltimore County Public Schools Night at the Yard
What: As part of its Back to School Involves You, Too! campaign, BCPS is hosting Baltimore County Public Schools Night at the Yard. Five dollars from every ticket sold will benefit the Education Foundation of BCPS. The Orioles will play the Houston Astros, and the evening will feature the Randallstown High School Navy ROTC presenting the flag, the Towson High School Gifted and Talented Chamber Choir singing the National Anthem, and Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance throwing the first pitch. Tickets must be purchased via http://www.orioles.com/tix/bcps. They cannot be purchased at the box office. Ticket prices are $20 for lower reserved seats (Sections 7 – 17 & 55 – 87) and $17 for upper reserved seats (Sections 306 – 364, rows 13 – 25). For any questions or accessible seating, please call 888.848.BIRD (2473) and ask for the Ticket Services team.
When: Tickets are on sale now.
Game: 7:05 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St., 21201Contact: Deborah S. Phelps or Bonnie Derda, 443.809.8962
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24 BCPS school libraries open this summer
TOWSON, MD — There’s still time to find this summer’s best read!
Twenty-four Baltimore County Public School libraries are holding off-season hours to encourage summer reading. Scheduled for select days through mid-August, the summer hours allow students to check out books, participate in special reading-related activities, and register for the Baltimore County Public Library Summer Reading Club.
While at the libraries, students also may use school computers to browse e-books through Destiny library catalogs and access digital learning resources through BCPS One. To find the digital learning resources, students should sign in to BCPS One and look under the “Digital Content and Instructional Tools” section.
The schools with summer library hours are listed below with contact information for their library media specialists and schedules for their off-season hours.
Bear Creek Elementary School
1601 Melbourne Road, Dundalk 21222
Cara Sheppard, 410.887.7118 or csheppard2@bcps.org
Weekdays through Tuesday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Tuesday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Berkshire Elementary School
7431 Poplar Ave., Baltimore 21224
Pat Fiero, 410.887.7141 or pfiero@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 20 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.Campfield Early Learning Center
6834 Alter St., Gwynn Oak 21207
Amie Schwartz, 410.887.1227 or aschwartz3@bcps.org
Monday, July 18; Friday, July 22; Monday, July 25; and Monday, Aug. 8 from 1 to 2 p.m.Chadwick Elementary School
1918 Winder Road, Windsor Mill 21244
Lynn Hale, 410.887.6866 or lhale@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 27 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School
2112 Lodge Farm Road, Sparrows Point 21219
Amanda Amrhine, 410.887.7557 or aamrhine@bcps.org
Monday, July 18 and Monday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Friday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Colgate Elementary School
401 51st St., Baltimore 21224
Charlene Stine, 410.887.7139 or cstine@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 20 from 9 to 11 a.m.Deer Park Elementary School
9809 Lyons Mill Road, Owings Mills 21117
Keishauna Banks, 410.887.0705 or kbanks@bcps.org
Tuesday, July 19; Thursday, July 21; Tuesday, Aug. 2; and Thursday, Aug. 4 from 1 to 2 p.m.Elmwood Elementary School
531 Dale Ave., Baltimore 21206
Donna Eaton, 410.887.5289 or deaton@bcps.org
Weekdays through Friday, Aug. 5 from 10 to 11 a.m.Featherbed Lane Elementary School
6700 Richardson Road, Gwynn Oak 21207
Lisa Washington, 410.887.6867 or lwashington2@bcps.org
Tuesday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Fifth District Elementary School
3725 Mount Carmel Road, Upperco 21155
Jaime Hedrick, 410.887.1512 or jhedrick2@bcps.org
Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Glenmar Elementary School
9700 Community Drive, Middle River 21220
Jamie McCarron, 410.887.0354 or jmccarron@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Halethorpe Elementary School
4300 Maple Ave., Halethorpe 21227
Melissa Ronnenburg, 410.887.1445 or mronnenburg@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Joppa View Elementary School
8727 Honeygo Blvd., Perry Hall 21128
Tressa Norris, 410.887.5069 or tnorris@bcps.org
Friday, July 15 from 9 to 11 a.m.Kingsville Elementary School
7300 Sunshine Ave., Kingsville 21087
Sandy Boyd, 410.887.2902 or sboyd@bcps.org
Monday, July 25 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Logan Elementary School
7601 Dunman Way, Dundalk 21222
Amy Bugarin, 410.887.7052 or abugarin@bcps.org
Weekdays through Friday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Mars Estates Elementary School
1500 East Homberg Ave., Essex 21221
Lisa Allgeier, 410.887.0461 or lallgeier@bcps.org
Thursday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Martin Boulevard Elementary School
210 Riverton Road, Middle River 21220
Karen Pavelka, 410.887.0158 or kpavelka@bcps.org
Thursday, July 21 and Thursday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Middleborough Elementary School
313 West Road, Essex 21221
Laura Ferrante, 410.887.0493 or lfish@bcps.org
Thursday, July 21 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Thursday, July 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.Oliver Beach Elementary School
12912 Cuninghill Cove Road, Middle River 21220
Barbara Cosgrove, 410.887.2876 or bcosgrove@bcps.org
Monday, July 18 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Randallstown Elementary School
9013 Liberty Road, Randallstown 21133
Kimberly Schmitt, 410.887.0746 or kschmitt@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.Reisterstown Elementary School
223 Walgrove Road, Reisterstown 21136
Elyse Singer, 410.887.1133 or esinger@bcps.org
Thursday, July 21 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Sandalwood Elementary School
900 South Marlyn Ave., Essex 21221
Laura Stemler, 410.887.0174 or lstemler@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 27 from 12 to 3 p.m.Seneca Elementary School
545 Carrollwood Road, Middle River 21220
Shelle Schnell, 410.887.2882 or mschnell@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 20; Wednesday, July 27; and Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Woodmoor Elementary School
3200 Elba Drive, Gwynn Oak 21207
Leslie McIntyre, 410.887.1318 or lmcintyre2@bcps.org
Thursday, July 28 from 8 to 11 a.m.
For more information about a library’s summer hours, contact the school’s library media specialist. To learn more about summer reading programs, visit http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/summerread/summerread2016.html.
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Towson High graduate named College-Sponsored Merit® Scholarship winner
TOWSON, MD. – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced today that Chengrui Fu, who graduated from Towson High School in June, is among the last group of high school seniors who have been awarded 2016 National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.
Fu is a Lutherville resident who plans to study computer science at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.
College-sponsored awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship.
The National Merit Scholarship Program was established in 1955 to honor scholastically-talented American youth. It is conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation, a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance.
More than 7,300 National Merit Scholar Finalists have won National Merit Scholarship Awards worth approximately $33 million. In addition to the just-announced college-sponsored scholarships, earlier this spring, a first group of college-sponsored scholarships was announced as well as corporate-sponsored scholarships and National Merit® $2,500 Scholarships.
About 1.5 million juniors in some 22,000 high schools entered the 2016 National Merit Scholarship competition when they took the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. Last fall, 16,000 Semifinalists were designated on a state representational basis. From the Semifinalist group, 15,000 met Finalist requirements, and half will receive Merit Scholarships.
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BCPS school supply drive to start Monday, July 25
TOWSON, MD — Have you seen the commercials? Gotten the fliers? Noticed the advertisements?
If you haven’t, here’s what you’ve been missing: It’s almost back-to-school season, which means it’s time to start buying school supplies!
Starting Monday, July 25, Baltimore County Public Schools will hold a supply drive as part of its Back to School Involves You, Too! campaign in association with the Education Foundation of BCPS. For three weeks – through Friday, Aug. 12, the school system will accept donations at drop-off locations throughout the county to prepare its students for the new year.
BCPS invites community members, area businesses, and local organizations to participate in the drive. To donate school supplies, visit:
Any branch of the Baltimore County Public LibraryBoscov’s at White Marsh MallOffice Depot stores at:
- 1920 York Road, Timonium 21093
- Cherryvale Plaza Shopping Center, 11716 Reisterstown Road, Reisterstown 21136
- Perring Plaza Shopping Center, 1953 E. Joppa Road, Parkville 21234
- 3595 Washington Blvd., Lansdowne 21227
- West Plaza, 6501 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville 21228
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Board of Education of Baltimore County to Hold Leadership Retreat
TOWSON, MD. – The Board of Education of Baltimore County will meet to conduct a retreat on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at The Suburban Club, 7600 Park Heights Avenue, Pikesville, Maryland 21208. The Board will meet in closed session beginning at 8:30 a.m., as permitted by law. The Board will meet in open session beginning at 12:45 p.m. to discuss committee updates and policy recommendations. The public is welcome to attend the open session.
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BCPS News Tips: July 23 – 30, 2016: Activities, events, and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Monday, July 25
It’s that time again! The annual BCPS school supply drive starts now
What: Today is the first day of Baltimore County Public Schools’ school supply drive. This initiative is part of the school system’s Back to School Involves You, Too! campaign in association with the Education Foundation of BCPS. For three weeks – through Friday, Aug. 12 – the school system will accept donations at drop-off locations throughout the county to prepare its students for the new year. Though donors may provide any school supplies, the most-needed items are colored pencils or markers, crayons, glue sticks, marble composition notebooks, pencils, pocket folders, socks, and underwear. SunTrust Bank, Merrill Lynch’s Dulaney Center II location, Phillips Way in Finksburg, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP, and Lakeshore Learning Materials are contributing to the drive. Other businesses and organizations also can join the drive by collecting donations from customers, employees, and visitors. To participate in the supply drive, contact Diana Spencer at 443.809.4243 or dspencer4@bcps.org.When: now through Aug. 12
Dropoff locations:
Any branch of the Baltimore County Public LibraryBoscov’s at White Marsh Mall
Office Depot stores at:- 1920 York Road, Timonium 21093
- Cherryvale Plaza Shopping Center, 11716 Reisterstown Road, Reisterstown 21136
- Perring Plaza Shopping Center, 1953 E. Joppa Road, Parkville 21234
- 3595 Washington Blvd., Lansdowne 21227
- West Plaza, 6501 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville 21228
Robotics and technology camps begin at Ridgely Middle School
What: For the next three weeks, robotics and technology camps will be held at Ridgely Middle Schools. This week in the mornings, a Maker Camp is being held for students who will be entering Grades 3 – 8 in August. In the afternoons, a robotics camp for students entering Grades 3 – 5 will be held. Aug. 1 – 5, a 3D printing and a beginning robotics camp will be held. The final week, August 8 – 12, camps will be held in game design and intermediate robotics. Students can register for upcoming camps at www.stonealley.com. When: Monday – Friday, July 25 – 29
Maker Camp: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Robotics Camp: 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Ridgely Middle School, 121 Ridgely Rd., 21093Contact: Greg Kallaur, gkallaur@bcps.orgOngoing!
Summer Magnet Bridge Program continues at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences
What: Students accepted into the new magnet program at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences (formerly Old Court Middle School) were invited to participate in a two-week Summer Magnet Bridge Program. Fifty students are participating in the summer program and engaging in activities related to science, math, language arts, study skills, and technology.When: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Monday – Friday, through July 29
Where: Northwest Academy of Health Sciences, 4627 Old Court Rd., 21208Contact: Katina Webster, 410.887.0742School libraries are holding off-season hours
What: To encourage summer reading, many BCPS schools will have their libraries open on select days through mid-August. The summer hours allow students to check out books, participate in special reading-related activities, and register for the Baltimore County Public Library Summer Reading Club. While at the libraries, students also may use school computers to browse e-books through Destiny library catalogs and access digital learning resources through BCPS One. When, Where & Contacts:
Bear Creek Elementary School
1601 Melbourne Road, Dundalk 21222
Cara Sheppard, 410.887.7118 or csheppard2@bcps.org
Tuesday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Campfield Early Learning Center
6834 Alter St., Gwynn Oak 21207
Amie Schwartz, 410.887.1227 or aschwartz3@bcps.org
Monday, July 25 and Monday, Aug. 8 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Chadwick Elementary School
1918 Winder Road, Windsor Mill 21244
Lynn Hale, 410.887.6866 or lhale@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 27 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School
2112 Lodge Farm Road, Sparrows Point 21219
Amanda Amrhine, 410.887.7557 or aamrhine@bcps.org
Monday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Friday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Deer Park Elementary School
9809 Lyons Mill Road, Owings Mills 21117
Keishauna Banks, 410.887.0705 or kbanks@bcps.org
Tuesday, Aug. 2 and Thursday, Aug. 4 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Elmwood Elementary School
531 Dale Ave., Baltimore 21206
Donna Eaton, 410.887.5289 or deaton@bcps.org
Weekdays through Friday, Aug. 5 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Fifth District Elementary School
3725 Mount Carmel Road, Upperco 21155
Jaime Hedrick, 410.887.1512 or jhedrick2@bcps.org
Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Glenmar Elementary School
9700 Community Drive, Middle River 21220
Jamie McCarron, 410.887.0354 or jmccarron@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Halethorpe Elementary School
4300 Maple Ave., Halethorpe 21227
Melissa Ronnenburg, 410.887.1445 or mronnenburg@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Kingsville Elementary School
7300 Sunshine Ave., Kingsville 21087
Sandy Boyd, 410.887.2902 or sboyd@bcps.org
Monday, July 25 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Logan Elementary School
7601 Dunman Way, Dundalk 21222
Amy Bugarin, 410.887.7052 or abugarin@bcps.org
Weekdays through Friday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Mars Estates Elementary School
1500 East Homberg Ave., Essex 21221
Lisa Allgeier, 410.887.0461 or lallgeier@bcps.org
Thursday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Martin Boulevard Elementary School
210 Riverton Road, Middle River 21220
Karen Pavelka, 410.887.0158 or kpavelka@bcps.org
Thursday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Middleborough Elementary School
313 West Road, Essex 21221
Laura Ferrante, 410.887.0493 or lfish@bcps.org
Thursday, July 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Oliver Beach Elementary School
12912 Cuninghill Cove Road, Middle River 21220
Barbara Cosgrove, 410.887.2876 or bcosgrove@bcps.org
Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sandalwood Elementary School
900 South Marlyn Ave., Essex 21221
Laura Stemler, 410.887.0174 or lstemler@bcps.org
Wednesday, July 27 from 12 to 3 p.m.
Seneca Elementary School
545 Carrollwood Road, Middle River 21220
Shelle Schnell, 410.887.2882 or mschnell@bcps.orgWednesday, July 27 and Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Woodmoor Elementary School
3200 Elba Drive, Gwynn Oak 21207
Leslie McIntyre, 410.887.1318 or lmcintyre2@bcps.org
Thursday, July 28 from 8 to 11 a.m.Summer Food Service providing youth with free lunches at schools
What: Baltimore County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to provide free meals to all children (ages 18 and under) free of charge and without applications or registration. Through July 29, both breakfast and lunch are being served Monday through Friday at many BCPS schools. Through Aug. 12, only lunches are being provided Monday through Friday at area branches of the Baltimore County Public Library.BCPS breakfast and lunch
When: Through July 29 (Monday – Friday only)
Where and what times:
Baltimore Highlands Elementary, 4200 Annapolis Rd., 21227 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Battle Grove Elementary, 7828 St. Patricia Ln., 21222 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Bear Creek Elementary, 1601 Melbourne Rd., 21222 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Bedford Elementary, 7407 Dorman Dr., 21208 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Berkshire Elementary, 7431 Poplar Ave., 21224 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Campfield Learning Center, 6834 Alter St., 21207 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Chadwick Elementary, 1918 Winder Rd., 21244 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Charlesmont Elementary, 7800 West Collingham Dr., 21222 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Church Lane Elementary, 3820 Fernside Rd., 21133 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Colgate Elementary, 401 51st St., 21234 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Deep Creek Elementary, 1101 East Homberg Ave., 21221 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Deep Creek Middle, 1000 S. Marilyn Ave., 21221 @ 7:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Deer Park Elementary, 9809 Lyons Mill Rd., 21117 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Dundalk Elementary, 2717 Playfield St., 21222 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Dundalk Middle, 7400 Dunman Way, 21222 @ 7:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Edmondson Heights Elementary, 1600 Langford Rd., 21207 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Elmwood Elementary, 531 Dale Ave., 21206 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Featherbed Lane Elementary, 6700 Richardson Rd., 21207 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Glenmar Elementary, 9700 Community Dr., 21220 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Halethorpe Elementary, 4300 Maple Ave., 21227 @ 9:15 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Hebbville Elementary, 3335 Washington Ave., 21244 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Hernwood Elementary, 9919 Marriottsville Rd., 21133 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Johnnycake Elementary, 5901 Craigmont Rd., 21228 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Lansdowne Elementary, 2301 Alma Rd., 21227 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Lansdowne Middle, 2400 Lansdowne Rd., 21227 @ 7:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Loch Raven Academy, 8101 LaSalle Rd., 21286 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Logan Elementary, 7601 Dunman Way, 21222 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Mars Estates Elementary, 1500 East Homberg Ave., 21221 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Martin Boulevard, 210 Riverton Rd., 21220 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
McCormick Elementary, 5101 Hazelwood Ave., 21206 @ 9:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Middlesex Elementary, 142 Bennett Rd., 21221 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
MIlbrook Elementary, 4300 Crest Heights Rd., 21215 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Norwood Elementary, 1700 Delvale Ave., 21222 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Owings Mills Elementary, 10824 Reisterstown Rd., 21117 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Padonia International Elementary, 9834 Greenside Dr., 21030 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Pleasant Plains Elementary, 8300 Pleasant Plains Rd., 21286 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Powhatan Elementary, 3300 Kelox Rd., 21207 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Randallstown Elementary, 9013 Liberty Rd., 21133 @ 9:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Red House Run Elementary, 1717 Weyburn Rd., 21237 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Riverview Elementary, 3298 Kessler Rd., 21227 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Sandalwood Elementary, 900 South Marlyn Ave., 21221 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Sandy Plains Elementary, 8330 Kavanagh Rd., 21222 @ 9:15 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Scotts Branch Elementary, 8220 Tawnmoore Rd., 21244 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Shady Spring Elementary, 8868 Goldenwood Rd., 21237 @ 9:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Sussex Elementary, 515 South Woodward Dr., 21221 @ 9:15 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Winfield Elementary, 8300 Carlson Ln., 21244 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Woodlawn Middle, 3033 St. Luke Ln., 21207 @ 7:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Woodmoor Elementary, 3200 Elba Dr., 21207 @ 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.Baltimore County Public Library lunch
When: Through Aug. 12 (Monday – Friday only)
Where and what time:
Arbutus Library, 855 Sulphur Spring Rd., 21227 @ 12:30 p.m.
Essex Library, 1110 Eastern Blvd., 21221 @ 1 p.m.
Lansdowne Library, 500 3rd Ave., 21227 @ 12:30 p.m.
Loch Raven Library, 1046 Taylor Ave., 21286 @ 12 p.m.
North Point Library, 1716 Merritt Blvd., 21222 @ 12 p.m.
Randallstown Library, 8604 Liberty Rd., 21133 @ 12 p.m.
Reisterstown Library, 21 Cockeys Mill Rd., 21136 @ 12:30 p.m.
Rosedale Library, 6105 Kenwood Ave., 21237 @ 12:30 p.m.
White Marsh Library, 8133 Sandpiper Cir., 21236 @ 12 p.m.
Woodlawn Library, 1811 Woodlawn Dr., 21207 @ 12:30 p.m.Construction Technology Academy continues
What: The Construction Technology Academy at Perry Hall High School continues through the end of July. The four-week program for Baltimore County Public Schools’ juniors, seniors, and recent graduates emphasizes skills needed by electricians, HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) technicians, carpenters, plumbers, and more. The academy is sponsored by Associated Builders and Contractors Baltimore in collaboration with BCPS and the Community College of Baltimore County. Classes include lessons on construction safety, power and hand-tools, construction math, and the construction process. Hands-on projects in electrical work, plumbing, and carpentry allow students to practice what they have learned. Participants who successfully complete the program will have the opportunity to interview with commercial builders.
When: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, through July 29
Where: Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Rd., 21236Contact: Michelle Butt, mbutt@abcbaltimore.org or 443.742.6125Summer learning programs continue
What: More than 4,000 BCPS students are in summer classes at 21 high schools and 25 middle schools. Most of the high school students are engaged in credit recovery or credit advancement. Most of the middle school students are working to accelerate their reading and mathematics skills and knowledge. Among the summer school students are 267 engaged in a Math Academy. These students just completed Mathematics 5 or 8. When: Mornings, Monday through Friday, through July 29Where: 21 high schools and 25 middle schoolsContact: Office of Educational Options, 443.809.2270Camp Raven gives students a head start to middle school success
What: Loch Raven Technical Academy is hosting a free half-day summer camp, Camp Raven, for Baltimore County Public Schools’ students who will be entering Grade 6 in August. The camp is designed to strengthen students' skills in reading, mathematics, social studies, and science. Instruction is individualized to meet students’ needs and features many project-based activities to engage students in deeper learning experiences.
When: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through July 29
Where: Loch Raven Technical Academy, 8101 LaSalle Rd., 21286Contact: Stacey Johnson, 410.887.3518UPCOMING!
Academy of Finance Program’s First Night at Camden Yards
What: In celebration of the 20th year of the Academy of Finance Program in BCPS, the program is hosting its first Night at Camden Yards. The Orioles will be playing against the Texas Rangers, and $5 from every ticket purchased will be refunded to the AOF of Baltimore County. Academy of Finance alumni, students, teachers, and friends and family are encouraged to participate. Tickets must be purchased via http://www.orioles.com/tix/afbc. They cannot be purchased at the box office. Ticket prices are $33 for Terrace Box (Sections 7 – 17 & 55 – 65) and $20 for Eutaw Street Bleachers (Sections 90 – 98). For any questions or accessible seating, please call 888.848.BIRD (2473) and ask for the Ticket Services team.
When: Tickets are on sale now.
Game: 7:05 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St., 21201Contact: Erik Grooms, 443.809.9590 Baltimore County Public Schools Night at the Yard
What: As part of its Back to School Involves You, Too! campaign, BCPS is hosting Baltimore County Public Schools Night at the Yard. Five dollars from every ticket sold will benefit the Education Foundation of BCPS. The Orioles will play the Houston Astros, and the evening will feature the Randallstown High School Navy ROTC presenting the flag, the Towson High School Gifted and Talented Chamber Choir singing the National Anthem, and Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance throwing the first pitch. Tickets must be purchased via http://www.orioles.com/tix/bcps. They cannot be purchased at the box office. Ticket prices are $20 for lower reserved seats (Sections 7 – 17 & 55 – 87) and $17 for upper reserved seats (Sections 306 – 364, rows 13 – 25). For any questions or accessible seating, please call 888.848.BIRD (2473) and ask for the Ticket Services team.
When: Tickets are on sale now.
Game: 7:05 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St., 21201Contact: Deborah S. Phelps or Bonnie Derda, 443.809.8962
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Boscov’s Back to School Festival to be bigger than ever: Department store also to collect needed items for students
TOWSON, MD — Boscov’s department store at White Marsh Mall is joining with the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools to host a second annual Back to School Festival on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The resource festival, which will be held on the store’s lower parking lot, will feature the BCPS Parentmobile (a parent resource center on a retrofitted school bus), the Baltimore County Public Library’s bookmobile, activities for children, information tables about community resources, food, fun, and prize drawings.
The festival is part of the school system’s annual Back to School Involves You, Too! Campaign which invites community stakeholders to join in celebrating the start of a new school year and helping students and their parents prepare for it.
In addition to the festival, Boscov’s is participating in the Back to School Involves You, Too! drive to collect new school supplies, socks, and underwear for BCPS students in need. Items can be dropped off at boxes throughout the store from Monday, July 25, through Friday, August 12.
For information about the supply drive (including other dropoff locations) and as well as a calendar of this year’s Back to School Involves You, Too! activities and events, go to www.bcps.org/teamBCPS/btsiyt/.
With 44 stores in seven states, Boscov’s is the largest family-owned independent department store chain in the nation. The company is committed to the communities it serves and has a long and distinguished history of civic and charitable activities.
The Education Foundation of BCPS, Inc., is a nonprofit organization established to attract and direct public financial contributions to programs and activities of the school system in support of quality education for all children.
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Superintendent to be honored at Presidential Inaugural Ball : Dance to receive prestigious national award for improving teaching and learning via technology
TOWSON, MD — The National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET) announced today that Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance is one of five award winners who will be recognized at NCTET’s ball to honor the inauguration of the nation’s 45th president. The ball will be held on Jan. 20, 2017, at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC.
Dance is one of four Community Builder Award winners along with The Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor, justice (retired), United States Supreme Court, and chairperson, iCivics; The Honorable Jessica Rosenworcel, commissioner, Federal Communications Commission; and Vince Bertram, executive director, Project Lead the Way. The NCTET Founders Award will be presented to David Byer, senior group manager, Worldwide Education Advocacy, Apple Inc.
Since 2001, NCTET has honored individuals from the public and private sectors for their outstanding contributions to the organization’s mission of effectively integrating technology into teaching and learning. Prior honorees included the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA), George Lucas (Lucasfilms and Edutopia), Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME), Rep. George Miller (D-CA), and John Gage (director of the science office, Sun Microsystems).
Dr. Dance is being recognized for his leadership of the school system’s S.T.A.T. (Students and Teachers Accessing Tomorrow) and Passport initiatives. S.T.A.T., a comprehensive and fundamental shift in teaching and learning, uses technology and other strategies to personalize learning. The Passport Program begins world language instruction at Grade 4 using software and conversational lessons to prepare students to graduate fluent in a second language.
“We cannot be more thrilled to honor these five incredible men and women for their efforts to leverage the latest technologies to support the success of all learners,” said Ann Flynn, NCTET Board Chair and Director of Education Technology at the National School Boards Association. “Their efforts have made a lasting impact on teaching and learning, and we look forward to honoring them all at our upcoming Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC this coming January.”
NCTET is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of education stakeholders that promotes and supports the effective use of technology to improve education and training in America by acting as a convener, catalyst, and resource for relevant and timely information. Based in Washington, DC, and founded in 1993, NCTET organizes policy briefings and issue forums, produces white papers, recognizes exemplary leadership in education and technology, and creates networking opportunities.
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BCPS News Tips: July 30 – Aug. 6, 2016: Activities, events, and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Monday, Aug. 1
Robotics and technology camps continuing at Ridgely Middle School
What: This week, a 3D printing and a beginning robotics camp will be held at Ridgely Middle School. The following week, Aug. 8 – 12, camps will be held in game design and intermediate robotics.
When: Monday – Friday, Aug. 1 – 5, contact the school for exact times
Where: Ridgely Middle School, 121 Ridgely Rd., 21093Contact: Greg Kallaur, gkallaur@bcps.orgWednesday, Aug. 3
Academy of Finance Program’s First Night at Camden Yards
What: In celebration of the 20th year of the Academy of Finance Program in BCPS, the program is hosting its first Night at Camden Yards. The Orioles will be playing against the Texas Rangers, and $5 from every ticket purchased will be refunded to the AOF of Baltimore County. Academy of Finance alumni, students, teachers, and friends and family are encouraged to participate. Tickets must be purchased via http://www.orioles.com/tix/afbc. They cannot be purchased at the box office. Ticket prices are $33 for Terrace Box (Sections 7 – 17 & 55 – 65) and $20 for Eutaw Street Bleachers (Sections 90 – 98). For any questions or accessible seating, please call 888.848.BIRD (2473) and ask for the Ticket Services team.
When: Tickets are on sale now.
Game: 7:05 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St., 21201Contact: Erik Grooms, 443.809.9590 Superintendent to throw first pitch at Cal Ripken World Series
What: BCPS Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance will throw the first pitch during today’s events at the Cal Ripken World Series. This is the 17th annual Cal Ripken World Series, and teams from eight countries will join 10 American teams in competing for the title. The Cal Ripken World Series is the culmination tournament of the Babe Ruth League's Cal Ripken 12u Division. This year's tournament dates are July 29-Aug. 6.
When: 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3Where: The Ripken Experience, 873 Long Dr., Aberdeen 21001Contact: Kara Komondor, 443.243.0471 or komondor@ripkenbaseball.comOngoing!
Give a little, help a lot! The annual BCPS school supply drive is underway
What: Through Friday, Aug. 12, the school system will accept donations at drop-off locations throughout the county to prepare its students for the new year. Though donors may provide any school supplies, the most-needed items are colored pencils or markers, crayons, glue sticks, marble composition notebooks, pencils, pocket folders, socks, and underwear. Open Door, Totally Cool, SunTrust Bank, Merrill Lynch’s Dulaney Center II location, Phillips Way in Finksburg, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP, Lakeshore Learning Materials, HMS Insurance, and Legg Mason are contributing to the drive. Other businesses and organizations also can join the drive by collecting donations from customers, employees, and visitors. To participate in the supply drive, contact Diana Spencer at 443.809.4243 or dspencer4@bcps.org.When: now through Aug. 12
Drop-off locations:
Any branch of the Baltimore County Public Library
Boscov’s at White Marsh Mall
Office Depot stores at:- 1920 York Road, Timonium 21093
- Cherryvale Plaza Shopping Center, 11716 Reisterstown Road, Reisterstown 21136
- Perring Plaza Shopping Center, 1953 E. Joppa Road, Parkville 21234
- 3595 Washington Blvd., Lansdowne 21227
- West Plaza, 6501 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville 21228
School libraries are holding off-season hours
What: To encourage summer reading, many BCPS schools will have their libraries open on select days through mid-August. The summer hours allow students to check out books, participate in special reading-related activities, and register for the Baltimore County Public Library Summer Reading Club. While at the libraries, students also may use school computers to browse e-books through Destiny library catalogs and access digital learning resources through BCPS One. When, Where & Contacts:
Campfield Early Learning Center
6834 Alter St., Gwynn Oak 21207
Amie Schwartz, 410.887.1227 or aschwartz3@bcps.org
Monday, Aug. 8 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Deer Park Elementary School
9809 Lyons Mill Rd., Owings Mills 21117
Keishauna Banks, 410.887.0705 or kbanks@bcps.org
Tuesday, Aug. 2 and Thursday, Aug. 4 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Elmwood Elementary School
531 Dale Ave., Baltimore 21206
Donna Eaton, 410.887.5289 or deaton@bcps.org
Weekdays through Friday, Aug. 5 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Fifth District Elementary School
3725 Mount Carmel Rd., Upperco 21155
Jaime Hedrick, 410.887.1512 or jhedrick2@bcps.org
Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Kingsville Elementary School
7300 Sunshine Ave., Kingsville 21087
Sandy Boyd, 410.887.2902 or sboyd@bcps.org
Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Oliver Beach Elementary School
12912 Cuninghill Cove Rd., Middle River 21220
Barbara Cosgrove, 410.887.2876 or bcosgrove@bcps.org
Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Seneca Elementary School
545 Carrollwood Rd., Middle River 21220
Shelle Schnell, 410.887.2882 or mschnell@bcps.org
Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Summer Food Service providing youth with free lunches at libraries
What: Baltimore County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to provide free meals to all children (ages 18 and under) free of charge and without applications or registration. Through Aug. 12, lunches are being provided Monday through Friday at area branches of the Baltimore County Public Library.Where and what time:
Arbutus Library, 855 Sulphur Spring Rd., 21227 @ 12:30 p.m.
Essex Library, 1110 Eastern Blvd., 21221 @ 1 p.m.
Lansdowne Library, 500 3rd Ave., 21227 @ 12:30 p.m.
Loch Raven Library, 1046 Taylor Ave., 21286 @ 12 p.m.
North Point Library, 1716 Merritt Blvd., 21222 @ 12 p.m.
Randallstown Library, 8604 Liberty Rd., 21133 @ 12 p.m.
Reisterstown Library, 21 Cockeys Mill Rd., 21136 @ 12:30 p.m.
Rosedale Library, 6105 Kenwood Ave., 21237 @ 12:30 p.m.
White Marsh Library, 8133 Sandpiper Cir., 21236 @ 12 p.m.
Woodlawn Library, 1811 Woodlawn Dr., 21207 @ 12:30 p.m.UPCOMING!
Spaces still available in Summer Coding Camp at Chatsworth School
What: Chatsworth School students who will begin Grades 4 and 5 this August are invited to a free weeklong camp focused on learning basic coding. The camp is being held in collaboration with Code to the Future. At the camp, students will enhance their creative and critical thinking skills through the completion of an Epic Build in Scratch (a tool designed by MIT), as well as develop their cognitive and visual-spatial abilities by learning the basics of how to play chess blindfolded.When: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday – Friday, Aug. 8 – 12
Where: Chatsworth School, 222 New Ave., 21136Contact: Andrea Derrien, 410.887.1103See Superintendent Dance throw first pitch at an Orioles game
What: As part of its Back to School Involves You, Too! campaign, BCPS is hosting Baltimore County Public Schools Night at the Yard. Five dollars from every ticket sold will benefit the Education Foundation of BCPS. The Orioles will play the Houston Astros, and the evening will feature the Randallstown High School Navy ROTC presenting the flag, the Towson High School Gifted and Talented Chamber Choir singing the National Anthem, and Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance throwing the first pitch. Tickets must be purchased via http://www.orioles.com/tix/bcps. They cannot be purchased at the box office. Ticket prices are $20 for lower reserved seats (Sections 7 – 17 & 55 – 87) and $17 for upper reserved seats (Sections 306 – 364, rows 13 – 25). For any questions or accessible seating, please call 888.848.BIRD (2473) and ask for the Ticket Services team.
When: Tickets are on sale now.
Game: 7:05 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St., 21201Contact: Deborah S. Phelps or Bonnie Derda, 443.809.8962
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Students entering Grades 6 and 9 invited to participate in “Early Entry Day" on Aug. 22
What: Baltimore County Public Schools will host a half-day “Early Entry Day" for rising Grades 6 and 9 students for the 2016–2017 school year. Students will start their day in period one and continue through their entire class schedule, including lunch. Students also will have the opportunity to engage in various activities designed to acclimate them to their new school environments; such as visiting their lockers, taking school tours, and meeting teachers and school counselors. Transportation will be provided for those students who will take buses to middle and high school. Those students will be picked up at their assigned bus stops at their regular scheduled times and will be transported home at the end of the half-day schedule. A complimentary lunch will be served to all participating students, and students will be able to add funds to their cafeteria accounts in preparation for the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016.
When: Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, half-day morning schedule (specific times determined based on schools’ start times)
Where: All middle and high schools in Baltimore County Public SchoolsBackground: The Early Entry Day is for students only and will not replace other school-based student-parent orientation activities such as Sneak-a-Peak, evening student-parent orientation, or Back-to-School Night. More detailed information regarding the Early Entry Day, such as specific bus stops, exact hours of the morning half-day, student schedules, and school-based agendas for the day will be included in each school’s “Welcome Back" correspondence in early August 2016.
Current research and best practices on student transitions from elementary to middle and middle to high school indicate that students experience a broad array of socio-emotional and academic concerns as they enter into these transitions. Student transitions are much more efficient and effective when students are given an opportunity to meet their teachers, walk throughout the school building, visit their lockers, visit the cafeteria, and begin meeting their new classmates in an environment that is exclusive to them. By limiting Early Entry Day to only transitioning students, these students are provided an opportunity to build community and familiarity with school staff and new classmates.
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Open Door donates $10,000 in school supplies to Education Foundation
TOWSON, MD — Open Door did it again! The before- and after-school care provider has contributed $10,000 in school supplies – as it did last year – to the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools.
The contribution was given to support the school system’s Back to School Involves You, Too! campaign to secure school supplies for needy families. Every year, some families struggle to provide their children with needed school supplies, and often, teachers use their own funds to fill in the gaps. The campaign was created to engage the community in ensuring that all children receive the supplies they need to get the school year off to a good start.
Open Door provides before- and after-school services in 18 Baltimore County elementary schools as well as in Anne Arundel, Carroll, and Harford counties.
“Open Door’s mission continues to be to support working families with children in Baltimore County Public Schools,” said Jeanne Marie Murphy, Open Door’s founder and executive director. “We are pleased to participate in the Back to School Initiative and appreciate our partnership with BCPS.”
Deborah Phelps, director of the Education Foundation, praised Open Door for its leadership. “The school system’s annual school supply campaign is just in its second year,” Phelps noted. “Open Door’s generous gift establishes a strong foundation for us to build on and brings attention to the growing opportunities for corporate and community support of our students and schools.”
In addition to collecting school supplies, the school system’s Back to School Involves You, Too! campaign features back to school festivals, special contests, BCPS-TV programming, Parent University workshops, and more. For information about the campaign as well as a calendar of this year’s activities and events, go to www.bcps.org/teamBCPS/btsiyt/.
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