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Washington Post ranks 13 BCPS high schools among most challenging in nation : Annual list uses AP, IB participation as indicator of rigor

May 8, 2017, 9:00 am
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TOWSON, MD. – The America’s Most Challenging High Schools project of The Washington Post newspaper has named 13 of Baltimore County’s 24 traditional and magnet high schools to its list of the nation’s top schools. “The high schools on this list have demonstrated sustained commitment to excellence for all students,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance. “I congratulate their principals, teachers, students, and communities for bringing honor to Baltimore County Public Schools. This list, however, is but one way to measure success. All of our high schools are raising academic rigor and expanding learning opportunities for their students. We continue to focus on ensuring that our high schools offer the most challenging and rewarding learning experiences anywhere in public education.” From more than 22,000 high schools across the nation, the list spotlights 2,324 high schools, representing the top 12 percent of high schools. This year BCPS schools are among 105 Maryland schools on the roster:
  • Dulaney High School in Timonium (ranked 15 in Maryland /355 nationally)
  • Towson High School in Towson (17/439)
  • Hereford High School in Parkton (26/511)
  • Eastern Technical High School in Essex (35/738)
  • Western School of Technology and Environmental Science in Catonsville (40/812)
  • George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Towson (42/841)
  • Pikesville High School in Pikesville (51/1,100)
  • Catonsville High School in Catonsville (52/1,115)
  • Franklin High School in Reisterstown (67/1,478)
  • Loch Raven High School in Towson (72/1,633)
  • Owings Mills High School in Owings Mills (92/2,085)
  • Sparrows Point High School in Baltimore (103/2,320)
  • Perry Hall High School in Baltimore (rankings not yet posted)
Compiled and published by The Washington Post since 1998, the list ranks schools based on a ratio of the number of Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Advanced International Certificate of Education tests given at a school in 2016 divided by the number of graduating seniors that year. The complete list and related articles may be found on the Washington Post website. (Please note that as edits are made to the Most Challenging High Schools list, rankings shift. The rankings above were correct as of the time this news release was issued. Perry Hall High School has received notification that it will be added to the online list.)
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BCPS students and educators to spend more than six weeks in China

May 8, 2017, 10:08 am
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What:Families, teachers, and friends will say farewell to 21 students and three educators/chaperones headed to China as part of the school system’s China Cultural Exchange program. The group will return to Baltimore County on Thursday, June 29. When:Saturday, May 13, from 7 – 7:30 a.m. The bus is scheduled to leave at 7:30 a.m. to take students and chaperones to Dulles Airport. Where:Baltimore County Public Schools Headquarters, Greenwood Campus Building E Parking lot 6901 N. Charles Street Towson, Maryland 21204Background: Baltimore County Public Schools has had a China Cultural Exchange program with Tie Yi (First Railway) School in Xi’an, China, since 2007. The partnership involves students from each school district living with families in the community and attending school in the host country for a six to eight week period. Numerous past BCPS participants in the program are now in college studying Chinese language, Asian studies, international business and diplomacy. The BCPS students leaving for China on May 13 are: Eastern Technical High School Nicole McClelland, Grade 9 Tristen Stallworth, Grade 9Hereford High School Lynzie Ritz, Grade 10New Town High School Travis Francis, Jr., Grade 9Patapsco High School Dersha Horrey, Grade 10Perry Hall High School Christopher Bain, Grade 11 Michael Frallicciardi, Grade 11Towson High School Andrew Benavides, Grade 11 Stephanie Carass, Grade 10 Mikayla Carroll, Grade 10 Sofia Dirie, Grade 9 Jack Goembel, Grade 10 Bridget Hayden, Grade 10 Madeleine Howard-Frank, Grade 11 Colleen Mader, Grade 10 Wes Navid-Oster, Grade 10 Jeremy Rivkin, Grade 11 Isabel Schreur, Grade 10 Oona Schreur, Grade 10 Wilson Turner, Grade 10 Hannah Weiss, Grade 11 The educators who will accompany the BCPS students this year are Jacqueline Dye, Kindergarten teacher at Chadwick Elementary, Brian Stewart, school counselor at Woodlawn High, and Meagan Wilson, Chinese teacher at Patapsco High. While in China, BCPS students will reside with the families of Chinese students. Two days each week, the students will take field trips. When the students are in school, they will take English classes with Chinese students. They will also take special classes in Chinese language, art, cooking, music and Tai Chi. They will go on field trips throughout Xi’an and the surrounding areas, including visits to the Terracotta Warriors and Mount Hua. Before returning to Baltimore County on Thursday, June 29, they will tour Beijing and the surrounding area for four days. The group’s experiences will be captured on a public travel blog. Mandarin Chinese is one of the world languages offered at five BCPS middle schools and nine high schools: Arbutus, Hereford, Perry Hall, Pikesville, and Ridgely middle schools and Catonsville, Dulaney, Hereford, Loch Raven, Patapsco, Perry Hall, Pikesville, Towson, and Woodlawn high schools.
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Winners of Baltimore Co.’s Clean Green 15 anti-litter initiative to be announced: BCPS schools benefitted year round from clean-up projects

May 9, 2017, 10:55 am
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What: Baltimore County Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Verletta White and Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz will announce the seven winning schools of the annual “Team BCPS Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge.” The top performing schools will be awarded grants to create environmental projects. This year, the litter challenge involved nearly 5,000 volunteers who participated in 359 clean-ups throughout Baltimore County, resulting in the removal of tons of trash from school and community properties. The anti-litter initiative encouraged BCPS schools and community organizations to conduct litter clean-ups and anti-littering outreach throughout the year. When: Wednesday, May 10, 2017, starting at 11:30 a.m. Where: Battle Monument School 7801 E. Collingham Drive Dundalk, Maryland 21222Background: Through the initiative, participating groups registered their “Clean Green” 15-minute event on the BCPS website and designated which BCPS school would receive credit for their efforts. Environmental grants from The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools are awarded to schools based on the clean-up activities credited to them as well as other anti-litter education and outreach efforts. Grants are to be used for school-based instruction that emphasizes environmental literacy. Sponsors include the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, and Baltimore County Public Schools.
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3 BCPS students named National Merit® Scholarship winners

May 10, 2017, 10:41 am
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TOWSON, MD. – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced that three Baltimore County Public Schools students are among the 2,500 high school seniors who have won single payment $2,500 scholarships sponsored by the corporation. The honored students are:
  • Olivia A. Banks, Perry Hall High School, who plans to have a career in biophysics
  • Quinton T. Davidson, Eastern Technical High School, who wants to pursue a career in computer engineering
  • Meera A. Rothman, Dulaney High School, who is interested in a law career
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. By the conclusion of this year’s competition, about 7,500 National Merit Scholar Finalists will have won National Merit Scholarship Awards worth more than $32 million. In addition to the just-announced National Merit $2,500 Scholarships and previously-announced corporate-sponsored scholarships, the college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards will be announced on June 7 and July 17. About 1.6 million juniors in some 22,000 high schools entered the 2017 National Merit Scholarship competition when they took the 2015 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. Last fall, some 16,000 Semifinalists were designated on a state representational basis. From the Semifinalist group, some 15,000 met Finalist requirements.
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Markle of Parkville High and Marston of the Office of Athletics honored by Maryland State Athletic Directors

May 11, 2017, 6:14 am
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Towson, MD – Jeff Markle, Parkville High School athletic director, has received the BCPS District VI Athletic Director of the Year Award, and Patricia Marston, administrative secretary in the Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Athletics, has received the Distinguished Service Award, both from the Maryland State Athletic Directors Association (MSADA). Markle has been a member of the BCPS Athletic Department for the past nine years and has worked for BCPS for 24 years. In addition to the work he does at Parkville High, Markle has served on the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) baseball committee and as the BCPS baseball director and a regional tournament director. He was recognized in 2007 with the Outstanding Teacher Award from Parkville High’s PTSA and in 2006 with the District VI Baseball Coach of the Year from BCPS. Markle also teaches the coaching competencies portion of the BCPS care and prevention of athletic injuries course. He took on this responsibility to have a greater impact on BCPS coaches. “I can say without a shadow of a doubt that Jeff Markle represents everything positive about Baltimore County athletics,” said Michael Sye, BCPS coordinator of athletics. “His drive, determination, and commitment to the student athletes at his school and across our state show his passion and the intrinsic values that athletics teach all of us. I take great pleasure in knowing that I have Jeff Markle as a part of the BPCS Athletic Department team. He continuously raises the bar for not only his coaches but his student athletes as well.” Marston has been a BCPS employee for 27 years, having spent 22 of those years in the Office of Athletics. She handles the numerous functions of the Office of Athletics as well as assisting with the state championships for cross country, lacrosse, and wrestling. She also has volunteered at numerous MPSSAA tournament events. Although it is not a part of her responsibilities, she frequently attends the MSADA conference as it provides her an opportunity to stay connected to the state association as well as athletic directors across the state. “Seldom have I been able to recommend someone without reservation,” said Sye. “It is a pleasure to do so in the case of Patricia Marston. She is more than an administrative secretary, she is an important part of the success of the BCPS athletic program. She continues to go above and beyond her duties in the Office of Athletics as well as the state. She has handled all of her responsibilities with professionalism and class. She has earned others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions. Her willingness to handle the daily duties of the Office of Athletics, while assisting with the administration of our building management makes her a true team player and consummate professional. Patricia Marston is a valuable member of our team and a deserving person for this award.” The honors were presented in late April at the association’s annual awards banquet.
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BCPS News Tips: May 13 – 20, 2017: Activities, events, and news from Baltimore County Public Schools

May 11, 2017, 6:26 am
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Saturday, May 13
BCPS students and teachers to leave for several weeks in China
What: Students and teachers participating in the BCPS Chinese Cultural Exchange Program will leave for China. Twenty-one students in Grades 9 – 11 are going representing Eastern Technical, Hereford, New Town, Patapsco, Perry Hall, and Towson high schools. The three chaperones are from Chadwick Elementary School and Patapsco and Woodlawn high schools. The group will arrive in Xi’an on Sunday, May 14. During their extended stay in Xi’an, all participants will live with host families and attend Xi’an Tie Yi High School. The group will receive instruction in Chinese Art, Music, Cooking, Tai Chi, and Chinese language. They will go on field trips throughout Xi’an and the surrounding areas, including visits to the Terracotta Warriors and Mount Hua. Before returning to Baltimore County on Thursday, June 29, they will tour Beijing and the surrounding area for four days. The group’s experiences will be captured on a public travel blog. When: Saturday, May 13, from 7 – 7:30 a.m. Where: BCPS headquarters, Greenwood Campus, Bldg. E parking lot, 6901 N. Charles St., 21204 Contact: Debbie Wilson-Matusky, 443.809.9579
Division II Middle School Tennis (Day 2)
When: Saturday, May 13, at 9 a.m. Where: New Town High School, 4931 New Town Blvd., 21117 Contact: Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328
Varsity Track and Field – Baltimore County Championships
When: Saturday, May 13, at 9 a.m. Where: Dulaney High School, 255 Padonia Rd., 21093 Contact: Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328
Junior Varsity Track and Field – Baltimore County Invitational
When: Saturday, May 13, at 9 a.m. Where: Dulaney High School, 255 Padonia Rd., 21093 Contact: Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328
Middle School Tennis Tournament
When: Saturday, May 13, at 9 a.m. Where: New Town High School, 4931 New Town Blvd., 21117 Contact: Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328
Monday, May 15
Carver Center Class of 2017 writers to present their newly published books
What: As a senior independent writing project, students in the writing prime at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology create “works of length” and generally have these works – fiction, nonfiction, or poetry manuscripts – self-published. The Class of 2017 writers will present their senior projects at a coffee house and reception. Admission to the event is $5, and most of the 15 students will have copies of their self-published books available for sale at the event. After the event, the books will be available for sale on Amazon.com. When: Monday, May 15, from 7 – 9 p.m. Where: George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Rd., 21204 Contact: Karen Steele or Suzanne Supplee, 410.887.2775
Parent University workshop: The Teenage Brain Goes to Middle School
What: Middle schoolers are changing physically, mentally, and emotionally – which can impact academic growth. Parents are invited to a free workshop to prepare themselves for these changes and to support their children through this transition. The workshop is sponsored by BCPS Parent University and Wellwood International Elementary School. To register or for additional information, please call 410.887.1212. When: Monday, May 15, 2017 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Where: Wellwood International Elementary School, 2901 Smith Ave., 21208 Contact: Jodi O’Neill, 410.887.1212
Tuesday, May 16
Parent University workshop: Helping the Elementary Student Learn Mathematics
What: Want to be able to help your child learn elementary mathematics? Please attend a free workshop on the subject sponsored by BCPS Parent University and the BCPS Office of Mathematics. Please register for this event with Lisa Myers at 443.809.3486 or lmyers3@bcps.org. When: Tuesday, May 16, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Woodlawn branch of Baltimore County Public Library, 1811 Woodlawn Dr., 21207
Senior art exhibitions at Carver Center
What: A group of seniors in the visual arts prime will host receptions to showcase their work to the public. (A final group of seniors will present their work the following Tuesday.) In addition, immediately after the art reception, the school will show films created by seniors. When: Tuesday, May 16 Art reception: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Film premiere: 7:30 p.m. Where: George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Rd., 21204 Contact: Karen Steele, 410.887.2775
Wednesday, May 17
Opening of Pikesville High art show at Greenwood Mansion
What: All are invited to the first annual Pikesville High School Greenwood Mansion show. The artwork, mostly self-portraits, will be on display through the month of May. The opening reception will feature light refreshments and the opportunity to meet the student artists. Artwork can be seen throughout the month during regular business hours. When: Wednesday, May 17, from 4 – 6 p.m. Where: BCPS headquarters, Greenwood Campus, 6901 N. Charles St., 21204 Contact: Sandra Reid, 410.887.1217
Want to “build a better summer" for your child? Visit the Parent Expos in Owings Mills
What: Parents and caregivers are invited to participate in free Parent Expo 2017 events to learn more about summer programs and activities. A project of BCPS Parent University and the Baltimore County Public Library, Expo events are taking place at library branches across the county. At the events, BCPS, library, and community resource staff will share tips, information, and tools regarding academic resources, summer reading programs and recommendations, and everyday activities parents can use to support learning at home. Registration is not required for any expo event. The BCPS Parentmobile will be available to exploring. When: Wednesday, May 17, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Baltimore County Public Library – Owings Mills Branch, 10302 Grand Central Ave., 21117
Catonsville Elementary student to receive award from Maryland Council on Economic Education
What: Audrey L., a Grade 1 student at Catonsville Elementary School, is one of 16 winners in the Maryland Council on Economic Education’s “A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words” poster contest. She and the other winners will be honored at the MCEE’s Annual Student Achievement Awards Luncheon. As a contest winner, Audrey received a cash prize and her poster will appear in the MCEE’s 2017 – 2018 sixteen-month calendar. When: Wednesday, May 17, at 11:15 am Where: SECU Arena at Towson University, 8000 York Rd., 21252 Contact: Linda Miller or Shannon Stewart, 443.809.0800
Biomedical Science Program Senior Showcase at Franklin High
What: Students enrolled in the capstone class of the four-course Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science program will showcase their independent projects. Each student selected a project and has worked on it throughout his or her senior year. The Senior Showcase begins with the presentation of graduation cords and is followed by a poster walkthrough. During the walkthrough, students will be on hand to answer questions about their projects. Light refreshments will be served. When: Wednesday, May 17, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Where: Franklin High School, library, 12000 Reisterstown Rd., 21136 Contact: Patrick McCusker or Sarah Boruta (sboruta@bcps.org), 410.887.1119
Visit the BCPS Parentmobile at Halstead Academy
What: Visitors board the Parentmobile to learn about BCPS' curriculum, at-home learning resources, the BCPS website, community resources, and resources to support families of students with special needs or limited English proficiency. Parents and guardians are invited to visit. No registration is required. When: Wednesday, May 17, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Halstead Academy, 1111 Halstead Rd., 21234 Contact: Jenifer Noll, 410.887.3210
“Help! My Child Is Anxious” workshop offered
Description: The Special Education Resource Center is offering a free series of workshops to provide parents and caregivers with strategies to use in supporting all students including those with special needs. Today’s workshop is “Help! My Child Is Anxious.” The workshop is sponsored by the Special Education Resource Center at White Oak School and the BCPS Office of Special Education. To register or for additional information, please contact Lisa Diffenderfer at ldiffenderfer@bcps.org or 410.887.5443. When: Wednesday, May 17, from 7 – 9 p.m. Where: White Oak School, 8401 Leefield Rd., 21234
Thursday, May 18
Symposium to showcase yearlong independent research by BCPS high school students
What: The fifth annual Student Independent Research Symposium will showcase the results of independent research conducted by 24 students at five BCPS high schools. At this public event, students will share their research projects in oral/multimedia presentations or poster sessions. Research projects explore aspects of beauty standards, juvenile sex offender rehabilitation, gender discrimination, integration of migrants, Jewish immigration and assimilation, advancing battery technology, male teenagers’ perceptions of homosexuality, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, projection mapping, birth control pills, hate, competition and competitiveness, and the lack of diversity in Major League Baseball. Students, parents, and staff interested in supporting these students and learning more about the Independent Research Seminar course are invited. High school administrators, counselors, school-to-career transition teachers, and library media specialists are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. When: Thursday, May 18, from 6 – 8 p.m. Where: Pikesville High School, school library, 7621 Labyrinth Rd., 21208
Team McCormick to Get Movin’ with Math
What: McCormick Elementary School is inviting its students and their families to participate in Get Movin’ with Math, a math and fitness night. At the event, families will visit activity stations to train their bodies and brains, build healthy snacks, and participate in Mindful Moments relaxation sessions. Parents who attend have a chance to win a one-month basic membership courtesy of Spunk Fitness! Families planning to attend need to preregister with the school by Tuesday, May 16. When: Thursday, May 18, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Activities from 5:30 – 7 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Where: McCormick Elementary School, 5101 Hazelwood Ave., 21206 Contact: Ligeri Kourtesis, 410.887.0500
Friday, May 19
Northwest Academy to host student fashion & talent showcase and “Stop the Violence” kick-off
What: The Northwest Academy of Health Sciences PTSA is pleased to announce the “In Living Color (Old School to New School)! Student Fashion and Talent Showcase. The production, a student, parent, faculty, and community collaboration, is inspired by the 90’s hip-hop variety show In Living Color. The Northwest production showcases the diversity, creativity, and aspirations of today’s “post-hip-hop” generation through urban fashion, music, song, art, and dance. The show also will feature the inaugural NAHS Kids4Kids Stop the Violence: “Self-Construction” Project. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased at the PTSA Outreach Table located in the NAHS Cafeteria from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday – Friday until the day of the event. For tickets and box office information, contact Mrs. Livingston at 443.602.6624. When: Friday, May 19, from 7 – 9 p.m. Where: Northwest Academy of Health Sciences, 4627 Old Court Rd., 21208 Contact: Katina Webster, 410.887.0742
Seneca Elementary to celebrate its 50th anniversary
What: Seneca Elementary School will host a variety of activities and programs to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. Former students, staff, and volunteers are invited to join a Facebook group and share photos and memories about Seneca over the years. Details about anniversary activities also will be shared there. In addition, the school has created an email address where individuals can send photos and memories. We will also be sharing planning information there. When: Friday, May 19 (contact the school for more details) Where: Seneca Elementary School, 545 Carrollwood Rd., 21220 Contact: Jason Feiler, 410.887.5945
Chatsworth School hosts Volunteer Breakfast
What: Chatsworth School will thank and honor its volunteers for the time and support they have provided to the school during the 2016 – 2017 school year. The celebration will feature tasty food and exciting student entertainment. When: Friday, May 19, at 9:30 a.m. Where: Chatsworth School, 222 New Ave., 21136 Contact: Andrea Derrien or Hilary Winston (hwinston@bcps.org), 410.887.1103
Fine Arts expo to showcase student work at Milford Mill
What: Milford Mill Academy is hosting a fine arts expo to showcase the work of its students in dance, theater, band, choir, and art. When: Friday, May 19, from 6 – 8 p.m. Where: Milford Mill Academy, 3800 Washington Ave., 21244 Contact: Kyria Joseph or Megan Gerstenberg-Kline, 410.887.0660
Visit the BCPS Parentmobile at Glenmar Elementary
What: Visitors board the Parentmobile to learn about BCPS' curriculum, at-home learning resources, the BCPS website, community resources, and resources to support families of students with special needs or limited English proficiency. Parents and guardians are invited to visit. No registration is required. When: Friday, May 19, from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Where: Glenmar Elementary School, 9700 Community Dr., 21220 Contact: Delores Tedeschi-Butler, 410.887.3210
Student Councils to hold annual end-of-year bull roast
What: Baltimore County Student Councils will host its annual end-of-year bull roast to celebrate and review achievements from the 2016 – 2017 school year and to present awards and swear in officers for the 2017- 2018 school year. When: Friday, May 19, from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Where: Oregon Ridge Lodge, 13401 Beaver Dam Rd., 21030 Contact: Nora Murray, 443.809.4329
Saturday, May 20
Next Greener Dundalk Event scheduled
What: Today is National Kids to Parks Day. Students and staff from Bear Creek Elementary School will participate in the next Greener Dundalk event – a cleanup in Stansbury Park. When: Saturday, May 20 (contact the school for exact times) Where: Stansbury Park, 7800 Stansbury Rd., 21222 Contact: Cheryl Thim, 410.887.7007
Middle School Tennis Tournament
When: Saturday, May 20, at 9 a.m. Where: New Town High School, 4931 New Town Blvd., 21117 Contact: Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328
UPCOMING!
County music educators to perform benefit concert
What: The Baltimore County Music Educators Wind Symphony will perform a concert to benefit the Kids Helping Hopkins organization. Donations are encouraged at $5 for adults and $3 for students. All proceeds will benefit the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. The wind symphony is composed of BCPS music educators as well as area professional musicians, college students (some of them BCPS graduates), current BCPS students, and others. The group gathers for four rehearsals to prepare for this annual event. Kids Helping Hopkins began as a group of Baltimore County educators and community leaders led by music teacher Anita Rozenel who sought to support children being treated at the Children’s Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital. By marshalling the creativity and compassion of the school system’s students, Kids Helping Hopkins serves not only to provide support to children at the Center -- many of them students in BCPS schools -- but also as a way for students to learn the value of doing good works to help ease hospital stays for ill classmates. While much of Kids Helping Hopkins involves students making cards, books, stuffed animals, toys, and other crafts for Hopkins patients, the organization also has been an important fundraiser for the work of the Children’s Center. When: Sunday, May 21, at 4 p.m. Where: Owings Mills High School, 124 Tollgate Rd., 21117 Contact: Shane Jensen, 443.809.4024
Reception for High School Juried Exhibition at Goucher
What: This highly anticipated event is a juried art show of 104 works by students in BCPS high schools across the county. At the opening reception, several awards will be presented. When: Reception: Thursday, May 25, from 5 – 7 p.m. Exhibition: Wednesday, May 24, through Monday, June 5 Where: Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., 21204 Contact: Sherri Fisher, 443.809.4030
Want to “build a better summer" for your child? Put upcoming Parent Expos on your calendar
What: Parents and caregivers are invited to participate in free Parent Expo 2017 events to learn more about summer programs and activities. A project of BCPS Parent University and the Baltimore County Public Library, Expo events are taking place at library branches across the county. At the events, BCPS, library, and community resource staff will share tips, information, and tools regarding academic resources, summer reading programs and recommendations, and everyday activities parents can use to support learning at home. Registration is not required for any expo event. When & Where: Thursday, May 25, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Baltimore County Public Library – Essex Branch 1110 Eastern Blvd., 21221 Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 6 – 8 p.m. Baltimore County Public Library – Catonsville Branch 1100 Frederick Rd., 21228 Wednesday, Jun. 7, from 4 – 6 p.m. Baltimore County Public Library – North Point Branch 1716 Merritt Blvd., 21222 Thursday, Jun. 8, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Baltimore County Public Library – Rosedale Branch 6105 Kenwood Ave., 21237
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Battle Monument School awarded $3,000 grand prize in county’s 2016-17 Clean Green 15 program

May 11, 2017, 10:04 am
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TOWSON, MD – Credited with 123 cleanups netting more than 41,000 pounds of trash, Battle Monument School in Dundalk took the $3,000 grand prize yesterday at the fourth annual Team BCPS Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge award ceremony. Reisterstown Elementary, General John Stricker Middle, and Dulaney High schools also took home first place awards of $1,500 in grant funding, while $500 second place awards went to Grange Elementary, Perry Hall Middle, and Sparrows Point High schools. All of the cash grants from the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools will go toward funding school-based instructional projects emphasizing environmental literacy. Led by County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and Baltimore County Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Verletta White, the ceremony honored schools for their efforts to help clean up the community during the year. Combined, 24 schools participated in 359 clean-up events of at least 15 minutes each, collecting more than 76,161 pounds of garbage. In addition to the first and second place awards, another six “honorable mention” schools received iPads, and each participating school received a tree, donated by Baltimore County government, to plant on the school campus. Schools winning iPads were Bear Creek, Charlesmont, Colgate, Edgemere, Milbrook, and Westowne elementary schools. The collaborative program by the Office of County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, the Education Foundation of BCPS, the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, and BCPS was sponsored in part by Wheelabrator Technologies and Tradepoint Atlantic. The 2017-18 Team BCPS Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge began May 1, 2017, and will run through April 30, 2018. To learn more information about the campaign, or to record a clean-up activity, go to the Clean Green 15 webpage. Photographs from the awards ceremony are available on the BCPS Flickr website.
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Public hearing scheduled for the proposed boundary for Victory Villa Elementary School

May 15, 2017, 6:21 am
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The Baltimore County Board of Education has scheduled a public hearing to seek the community’s input concerning proposed boundary lines for Victory Villa Elementary School. The hearing will be held on Monday, May 15, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at Eastern Technical High School, 1100 Mace Avenue.  Sign-up for persons wishing to speak begins at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the hearing.  Each speaker will be allotted three minutes and is welcome to bring a written copy of any remarks or to provide any remarks to the Board by email at boepublichearing@bcps.org.  The Board is expected to approve the proposed boundary on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Directions to Eastern Technical High School:  From Towson, take the Beltway (I-695) towards Essex.  Exit 35B (US 40 East/Pulaski Hwy) towards Aberdeen.  Turn right onto Rossville Boulevard.  Turn right onto Mace Ave.  The school is on the right.
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Parent University offers workshop for parents who are helping children with mathematics homework

May 15, 2017, 8:07 am
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What: Along with the BCPS Office of PreK-12 Mathematics, BCPS’ Parent University will sponsor a free workshop for elementary school parents who seek assistance in helping their children to succeed with mathematics homework. The “Helping the Elementary Student Learn Mathematics” workshop will provide insights and strategies to help children succeed in math, as well as resources for parents who seek to support their child as a proficient math learner. To RSVP, please call 443-809-3486 or contact lmyers3@bcps.org. When: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Where: Woodlawn branch of the Baltimore County Public Library 1811 Woodlawn Drive Woodlawn, MD 21207
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Grade A students invited to free night at National Aquarium

May 15, 2017, 8:09 am
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TOWSON, MD – Making the grade really pays off on Grade A Student Night at the National Aquarium. Baltimore County Public Schools students who earned three or more A’s (or equivalent) in any one marking period during the school year are invited to an exclusive annual celebration. Grade A Student Nights will be held June 22 and 29, 2017. The student and one adult will be admitted for free. Admission for other family members will be at a special rate of $5 per person. Space is limited, and will be capped at eight tickets per family, including the student. This popular event sells out every year. Register at the Grade A Student Night Web site, or call 410-576-3833 for more information.
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514 BCPS seniors to be honored for successful completion of AVID program

May 16, 2017, 11:00 am
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What: As many as 2,000 friends and family members will gather to celebrate the completion of the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program by 514 seniors from 22 BCPS high schools. AVID is designed to accelerate students’ academic progress and prepare them for success in college. Currently, the program is offered in BCPS at 22 high and 10 middle schools. Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance, a former AVID student, will be the keynote speaker at this event. When: Wednesday, May 17, from 7 - 8 p.m.Where: Morgan State University Murphy Fine Arts Center 2201 Argonne Dr. Baltimore 21251Background: The key components of AVID in BCPS are:
  • A daily AVID elective class focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading
  • Rigorous courses and critical thinking skills
  • Focus on organizational and management skills (Cornell Notes and organized notebooks)
  • College preparation and tours
  • PSAT/SAT training and practice
  • Paid AVID-trained college tutors from Civic Works, an AmeriCorps program
  • Continuous professional development for school staff
  • Career goal planning
Data show that, in Baltimore County schools, AVID improves attendance, increases student participation in highly rigorous courses (such as gifted and talented, honors, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement), increases PSAT participation, and increases High School Assessment pass rates – in algebra, biology, government, and English. Next school year, 12 additional middle schools will join AVID, and the program will be offered in its first BCPS elementary school.
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Public hearing scheduled for BCPS capital budget: Office of Communications, 443.809.5908

May 17, 2017, 7:25 am
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TOWSON, MD. – The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, to seek the community’s input concerning the proposed fiscal year 2019 capital budget. The Board is expected to approve the proposed capital budget request on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Sign-up for those members of the public wishing to speak at the May 24 public hearing begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Campus, 6901 N. Charles Street, Building E, Towson, Maryland 21204. Each speaker will be allotted three minutes and is welcome to bring a written copy of any remarks or to provide any remarks to the Board by email at boepublichearing@bcps.org.
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Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, May 23

May 17, 2017, 11:01 am
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TOWSON, MD – The Board of Education will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at its Greenwood Campus, 6901 N. Charles Street, Building E, Towson, Maryland 21204. The Board’s regular open session will begin at approximately 5:00 p.m. The Board will then meet in closed session as permitted by law. The open session will reconvene at 6:30 p.m. The Building and Contracts Committee discussion will take place during the open session. 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 website (www.bcps.org).
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8 BCPS students earn gold on national world language exams: 181 additional BCPS students ranked nationally

May 18, 2017, 6:30 am
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TOWSON, MD – Eight middle and high school students from four Baltimore County public schools earned gold medals on national exams in French and Spanish in 2017. The schools represented are Dulaney High School, Western School of Technology, and Ridgely and Sudbrook Magnet middle schools. Another 81 students from these schools joined the national rankings in French, Japanese, Spanish with silver or bronze medals, while 100 more earned an honorable mention. “I could not be prouder of the skills and knowledge our students demonstrate year after year on the world stage not only in their language of choice, but also in cultural competency and a dedication to excellence,” said Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance. “On the heels of Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to commend their teachers for quality instruction and a commitment to preparing our students to graduate globally competitive.” Teachers register students for the appropriate level of the national exam. Students winning national rankings this year have the following teachers:
  • Helen Bagdasarov (French, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School)
  • Mounia Boubsil (French, Ridgely Middle School)
  • Maureen Burke (Spanish, Dulaney High School)
  • Susan Davis (Japanese, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School)
  • Masumi Matsui (Japanese, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School)
  • Elizabeth McDonald (Spanish, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School)
  • Bella Nabutovsky (French, Dulaney High School)
  • Kevin-Douglas Olive (French, Western School of Technology)
  • Ximena Ross-Flórez (Spanish, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School)
  • Grace Smith (French, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School)
  • Eva Van Horn (Spanish, Dulaney High School)
The National French Contest, Le Grand Concours, is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. The National Japanese Exam is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Japanese. The National Spanish Exam is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Nationally ranked students in French, Japanese, and Spanish are listed below by language, medal, and school. Le Grand Concours, the National French ContestGold Medal (95th percentile)Ridgely Middle School Keily Diaz-Portillo, Grade 8Sudbrook Magnet Middle School Sanaa Snyder, Grade 7Western School of Technology Omena Aboagye, Grade 10 Samuel Bihinda, Grade 10Silver Medal (85th or 90th percentile)Dulaney High School Rosina Beritela, Grade 9 Cynthia Wan, Grade 9Ridgely Middle School May Fu, Grade 8 Alexis Hunt, Grade 8 David Labrique, Grade 8 Yuanyang Lu, Grade 8 Hayk Manasyan, Grade 8 Zhengya Nie, Grade 8 Helen Wang, Grade 8Sudbrook Magnet Middle School Zeinab Camara, Grade 6 Catherine Cusick, Grade 7 James Gladden, Grade 7 Annabel Vetock, Grade 6Western School of Technology Kennedy Jackson, Grade 10 Martin Jauquet, Grade 10 Alexis Johnson, Grade 10 Abdallah Ouattara, Grade 9 Anaya Steward, Grade 9 Mofiyinfoluwa Tunji-Ekundayo, Grade 9Bronze Medal (75th or 80th percentile)Dulaney High School Rachel Broemmelsiek, Grade 12 Rushil Byatnal, Grade 9 Amanda Musolf, Grade 12 Alex Ozbolt, Grade 11 Hailey Russo, Grade 9 Anne Wang, Grade 9Sudbrook Magnet Middle School Fadwa Abdullah, Grade 6 Ariana Bamba, Grade 6 Jowan Cook, Grade 8 Alessia Cusick, Grade 7 Laila Gaynor, Grade 7 Helen Hartney, Grade 7 Tamanna Kindra, Grade 8 India Leonard, Grade 7 Ashley Monroy, Grade 6Western School of Technology Hawa Aw, Grade 9 Anusha Bhat, Grade 9 Michal Riley Brown, Grade 11 Deion Chapman, Grade 10 Aqmanru Ethridge-May, Grade 10 Loida Gutierrez, Grade 10 Bryan Pham, Grade 11 Jeannelle Quiambo, Grade 10 Nia Sanderson, Grade 9 Monali Saraf, Grade 12Honorable Mention (50th-70th percentile)Dulaney High School Yasmeena Fakhouri, Grade 12 Sherry Guo, Grade 11 Peyton Forthuber, Grade 11 Abhinav Khushalani, Grade 11 Shu-huai Lin, Grade 11 Calvin Penaflor, Grade 11 Emma Walz, Grade 12 Karina Wang, Grade 10 Megan Zhang, Grade 11Ridgely Middle School Blake Hamelin, Grade 8Sudbrook Magnet Middle School Precious Agu, Grade 6 Reza Amanahu, Grade 6 Karah Brown, Grade 7 Nia Joliet, Grade 6 Ramiya Manning, Grade 6 Olivia McGlaughlin, Grade 6 Aniyah McLean, Grade 6 Ahmed Ndoye, Grade 7 Chichere Ogbuebile, Grade 6 Ian Ramirez, Grade 6 Asia Robillard-Hill, Grade 7 Dayanara Serrano, Grade 7 Jayvyn Fletcher Strong, Grade 6 Siara Turner, Grade 7 Kaya Smith, Grade 8 Nasir Welch, Grade 7Western School of Technology Islamiyya Aina, Grade 9 Megan Allison, Grade 9 Mansur Al-Uqdah, Grade 9 Jackeline Alvarez, Grade 9 Sana Alvi, Grade 10 Brian Anderson, Grade 10 Eric Azike, Grade 9 Nountenin Barry, Grade 9 Ali Bhatti, Grade 12 Solomon Brooks, Grade 9 Emily Chavez-Robalino, Grade 11 Jonathan Escamilla, Grade 11 Michael Ezeala, Grade 9 Morgan Franklin, Grade 9 Anna Genda, Grade 10 Anisa Greene, Grade 10 Samuel Gumabong, Grade 9 Sydnee Inzar, Grade 10 Celeste Iroanya, Grade 10 Janae Jacobs, Grade 10 Richard James, Grade 11 Shelby Jones, Grade 9 Fatima Khan, Grade 10 Joy Kiguru, Grade 10 Krishna Koindala, Grade 10 Canaan Miller, Grade 10 Kelechi Onuigbo, Grade 10 Isabelle Paule, Grade 9 Alayna Radner, Grade 9 Angelica Rosa, Grade 11 Katherine Ross, Grade 11 Leo Santos, Grade 10 Zakkai Smith, Grade 10 Saba Solomon, Grade 9 Favour Ujoatuonu, Grade 9 Gianella Victorio, Grade 9 Rosa Villata, Grade 9 Hank Williams, Grade 11 Rasha Zablah, Grade 9The National Japanese ExamAll from Sudbrook Magnet Middle SchoolSilver Certificate Nicole Beamon-Silver, Grade 7 Mufaro Chiduza, Grade 8 Alexander Kaplan, Grade 8 Jaylin Mooney, Grade 8Bronze Certificate Kevin Escoto, Grade 8 Owen Korotkin, Grade 8Honorable Mention Nafisah Akim-Shittu, Grade 8 Jahsim Casimir, Grade 8 Erin Howard, Grade 7 Jivan King, Grade 8 Mayirah Mahmood, Grade 7 Akira Sher, Grade 8 Mason Vann, Grade 8The National Spanish ExamGold Medal (95th percentile or higher)Dulaney High School Anna Boland, Grade 10Sudbrook Magnet Middle School Hameenat Adekoya, Grade 8 Bunmi Omisore, Grade 7 Laila Wilson, Grade 7Silver Medal (85th to 94th percentile)Dulaney High School Ellissa Baylor, Grade 12 Patrick Fitzgerald, Grade 12Sudbrook Magnet Middle School Jasmine Arevalo, Grade 7 Lilly Queeney, Grade 7 Shayla Robertson, Grade 7 Ahad Samee, Grade 7 Macy Simons, Grade 7 Camryn Sydnor, Grade 7 Olivia Totaro, Grade 8 Julia Trager, Grade 7 Senaiah White, Grade 8Bronze Medal (75th to 84th percentile)Dulaney High School Emilie Bowerman, Grade 10 Marjorie Bowerman, Grade 12 Zayna Khan, Grade 12 Emma Shannon, Grade 10 Summer Sheldon, Grade 10 Sarah Shen, Grade 9 Alex Shipley, Grade 10 Adabelle Xie, Grade 11Sudbrook Magnet Middle School Angelo Alvarez, Grade 8 Megan Badhan, Grade 8 Joy Brooks, Grade 8 Avery Butler, Grade 7 Raven Gwathney, Grade 7 Dyllan Lawrence, Grade 7 Jillian Mensah, Grade 8 Jared Mitchell, Grade 7 Fadunwa Ojo, Grade 8 William Scott, Grade 8 Aditya Sharda, Grade 8 Kamryn Walker, Grade 7Honorable MentionDulaney High School Hayden Bessettee, Grade 12 Jayson Cabrera, Grade 10 William Chen, Grade 10 Giorgio Gayleard Grade 10 Mary Charlotte Gitlan, Grade 12 Ankith Hiremath, Grade 10 Alexandra Kallaur, Grade 10 Meredith Kossoff, Grade 12 Tomer Krayzman, Grade 12 Kristy Lee, Grade 12 Nicole Lee, Grade 10 Anna Lopez, Grade 10 Claire Molvavi, Grade 10 Amanda Shapiro, Grade 10 Xinyu Shou, Grade 10 Luke Strom, Grade 10 Sophie Sun, Grade 12 Andrew Vuong, Grade 10Sudbrook Magnet Middle School Felicia Abaowa, Grade 8 Ismael Diaz, Grade 8 Jenry Gutierrez-Carballo, Grade 7 Rafael Juarez, Grade 8 Carmen Lazcano, Grade 7 Ivana Obima, Grade 8 Nima Paydar, Grade 7 Aida Portillo, Grade 8 Syree Taft, Grade 7 Dorian Usiade, Grade 7
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BCPS News Tips: May 20 - 27, 2017: Activities, events, and news from Baltimore County Public Schools

May 19, 2017, 5:25 am
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Saturday, May 20
Next Greener Dundalk Event scheduled
What: Today is National Kids to Parks Day. Students and staff from Grange Elementary School will participate in the next Greener Dundalk event – a cleanup in Stansbury Park. When: Saturday, May 20 (contact the school for exact times)Where: Stansbury Park, 7800 Stansbury Rd., 21222Contact: Nancy Wenzl, 410.887.7043
Middle School Tennis Tournament
When: Saturday, May 20, at 9 a.m.Where: New Town High School, 4931 New Town Blvd., 21117Contact: Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328
Sunday, May 21
County music educators to perform benefit concert
What: The Baltimore County Music Educators Wind Symphony will perform a concert to benefit the Kids Helping Hopkins organization. Donations are encouraged at $5 for adults and $3 for students. All proceeds will benefit the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. The wind symphony is composed of BCPS music educators as well as area professional musicians, college students (some of them BCPS graduates), current BCPS students, and others. The group gathers for four rehearsals to prepare for this annual event. The group will perform a variety of compositions conducted by Dr. Brian Schneckenburger, supervisor, and Shane Jensen, specialist, in the Office of Music and Dance Education. When: Sunday, May 21, at 4 p.m.Where: Owings Mills High School, 124 Tollgate Rd., 21117Contact: Brian Schneckenburger or Shane Jensen, 443.809.4024
Monday, May 22
Northeast Area education group to meet
What: The Northeast Area Education Advisory Council meets to provide information about initiatives affecting area schools. Public comment and suggestions are welcome. Registration is not required. When: Monday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. Where: Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Rd., 21236
Tuesday, May 23
Chatsworth School hosts Primary Arts night
What: Chatsworth School K – Grade 3 students will celebrate student creativity during its annual Primary Arts Night. Attendees will enjoy a student artwork display and student performances in music and dance. When: Tuesday, May 23, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Chatsworth School, 222 New Avenue, Reisterstown, 21136Contact: Andrea Derrien or Kelly Alt (kalt3@bcps.org), 410.887.1103
Music concert to be held at Glenmar Elementary
What: Glenmar Elementary School is hosting a music concert featuring its Grade 5 band and orchestra along with the choirs for Grades 3, 4, and 5. When: Tuesday, May 23 (contact the school for time)Where: Glenmar Elementary School, 9700 Community Dr., 21220Contact: Dr. Delores Tedeschi-Butler, 410.887.0127
Thursday, May 25
Annual Fit and Fun Day to be held at Hebbville Elementary School
What: Near the end of each school year, Hebbville Elementary School hosts a cumulative physical education event called Fit and Fun Day. Parents and PTA members are invited to be on hand as students participate in activities throughout the day. Students play games and visit stations that offer physical challenges as well as snowballs and healthy foods. There is an element of competition among the classes throughout the day. Often, teachers will coordinate class picnics for lunch. When: Thursday, May 25, from 9:30 – 3:15 p.m. Where: Hebbville Elementary School, 3335 Washington Ave., 21244Contact: Sandra Wilkins, 410.887.0708
Two BCPS seniors to receive the 30th Annual Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship
What: The Office of Athletics of Baltimore County Public Schools will present the 30th annual Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship to two highly deserving senior student athletes. The scholarships are given annually to a female and male senior student athlete who have maintained a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA for each quarter and have participated in at least two varsity sports. Each high school in the county participates in the nomination process. This year the winners are Sophie Sun from Dulaney High School who participated in volleyball, and indoor and outdoor track, and Sam Shrestha from Towson High School who participated in cross country, wrestling, and outdoor track. Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance will present a plaque and $2,500 scholarship to each winner.When: Thursday, May 25, at 3 p.m.Where: BCPS headquarters, Greenwood campus, 6901 N. Charles St., Bldg. A, 21204Contact: Office of Athletics, 443.809.2328
Want to “build a better summer" for your child? Visit the Parent Expo in Essex
What: Parents and caregivers are invited to participate in free Parent Expo 2017 events to learn more about summer programs and activities. A project of BCPS Parent University and the Baltimore County Public Library, Expo events are taking place at library branches across the county. At the events, BCPS, library, and community resource staff will share tips, information, and tools regarding academic resources, summer reading programs and recommendations, and everyday activities parents can use to support learning at home. Registration is not required for any expo event.When: Thursday, May 25, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Baltimore County Public Library – Essex Branch, 1110 Eastern Blvd., 21221
Reception for High School Juried Exhibition at Goucher
What: This highly anticipated event is a juried art show of 104 works by students in BCPS high schools across the county. At the opening reception, several awards will be presented. When: Reception: Thursday, May 25, from 5 – 7 p.m. Exhibition: Wednesday, May 24, through Monday, June 5 Where: Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., 21204Contact: Sherri Fisher, 443.809.4030
ONGOING!
Follow BCPS students and teachers on their trip to China
What: The 21 students and three teachers participating in the BCPS Chinese Cultural Exchange Program arrived in China on May 14. They will return to Baltimore County on Thursday, June 29. During their extended stay in Xi’an, all participants will live with host families and attend Xi’an Tie Yi High School.The group will receive instruction in Chinese art, music, cooking, Tai Chi, and Chinese language. They will go on field trips throughout Xi’an and the surrounding areas, including visits to the Terracotta Warriors and Mount Hua. Before leaving China, they will tour Beijing and the surrounding area for four days. The group’s experiences will be captured on a public travel blog. Contact: Debbie Wilson-Matusky, 443.809.9579
UPCOMING!
The first Theatre Scene Night at Patapsco High
What: Come see what the Patapsco theatre students have been up to! Students perform evidence of classroom activities such as monologues, musical numbers, poetry and prose, and dramatic interpretations. Get a rare glimpse of how Patapsco students learn and progress as they develop their craft. Admission is free, but donations are accepted! When: Tuesday, May 30 Acting I students will perform at 6 p.m. Voice & Movement students will perform at 8 p.m.Where: Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, 8100 Wise Ave., 21222Contact: Craig Reed, 410.887.7060
Does Chatsworth Elementary have talent? Let’s find out
What: Chatsworth Elementary School is hosting the 3rd annualChatsworth’s Got Talent show. The show will feature a wide variety of student acts, including singing, dancing, and much more. When: Tuesday, May 30, from 6 – 8 p.m. Where: Chatsworth Elementary School, 222 New Ave., 21136Contact: Andrea Derrien or Monique Erdos-Gertner, 410.887.1103
BCPS high school graduations to begin
What: Graduations for the Class of 2017 will begin today. Most will be held at the SECU Arena at Towson University. Tickets are required for entry, but all ceremonies will be livestreamed. The graduation schedule continues through June 8.
A second Theatre Scene Night at Patapsco High
What: Come see what the Patapsco theatre students have been up to! Students perform evidence of classroom activities such as monologues, musical numbers, poetry and prose, and dramatic interpretations. Get a rare glimpse of how Patapsco students learn and progress as they develop their craft. Acting III and Musical Theatre students will perform. Admission is free, but donations are accepted! When: Wednesday, June 1 at 7 p.m.Where: Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, 8100 Wise Ave., 21222
Want to “build a better summer" for your child? Put upcoming Parent Expos on your calendar
What: Parents and caregivers are invited to participate in free Parent Expo 2017 events to learn more about summer programs and activities. A project of BCPS Parent University and the Baltimore County Public Library, Expo events are taking place at library branches across the county. At the events, BCPS, library, and community resource staff will share tips, information, and tools regarding academic resources, summer reading programs and recommendations, and everyday activities parents can use to support learning at home. Registration is not required for any expo event. When &Where: Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 6 – 8 p.m. Baltimore County Public Library – Catonsville Branch 1100 Frederick Rd., 21228 Wednesday, Jun. 7, from 4 – 6 p.m. Baltimore County Public Library – North Point Branch 1716 Merritt Blvd., 21222 Thursday, Jun. 8, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Baltimore County Public Library – Rosedale Branch 6105 Kenwood Ave., 21237
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Fort Garrison art teacher named one of 12 national Art21 Educators: Grace Hulse to participate in yearlong professional development program

May 22, 2017, 8:40 am
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Grace Hulse
TOWSON, MD – Grace Hulse, visual arts teacher at Fort Garrison Elementary School, has been selected as one of 12 educators nationally to participate in the next cohort of the Art21 program. The Art21 Educators program is a year-long professional development program that encourages teachers to explore new ways to incorporate contemporary art into classroom teaching and learning. The year starts with a six-day Summer Institute in New York City, during which participants work with mentors, Art21 staff, visiting artists, and guest presenters to design and develop curriculum. During the school year, Hulse and the other Art 21 educators will participate in online meetings with each other, meetings with their mentors, and small focus group meetings with other mentees and mentors. Hulse, a Glen Arm resident, is Fort Garrison’s Teacher of the Year for 2017 – 2018 and last year was the National Art Education Association’s Teacher of the Year for the Eastern Region. She has been teaching for 27 years, 24 of those years with Baltimore County Public Schools.
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Fort Garrison Elementary to showcase student-created solar-powered kinetic sculptures

May 22, 2017, 8:50 am
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Solar Powered Award
What: Working with visiting artist Paul Daniel, Grade 4 students at Fort Garrison Elementary School have created sculptures with moving parts powered by solar cells. At this art event, students will share their ideas, design process, and demonstrate how their sculptures work. Daniel also will participate in the event. This project was coordinated by Fort Garrison’s visual arts teacher, Grace Hulse. It was sponsored by an instructional initiative grant from the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools.When: Tuesday, May 23, from 10 – 11:45 a.m. Where: Fort Garrison Elementary School Courtyard Garden 3310 Woodvalley Dr., 21208
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We can’t stop the haiku! Announcing a book of our 100+ favorites

May 23, 2017, 5:44 am
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Towson, MD – What’s the latest buzz in Baltimore publishing? It just might be the upcoming Springtime in BCPS book, a curated selection of 119 haiku written by Baltimore County Public Schools students.“When we announced a haiku contest for students, we had no idea that we would receive more than 1,650 entries or that we would be so impressed with students’ vocabulary, word choice, imagery, and humor,” said Chief Academic Officer Verletta White. “The way that teachers embraced this learning opportunity has helped showcase the immense talent of our students.” In addition to picking winners at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, the contest judges selected more than 100 poems to be included in a limited run book, Springtime in BCPS, which will be distributed in late May. The haiku in the book represent 63 schools and 119 student poets, and the book includes artwork by 10 students from nine schools. Every student whose haiku or artwork is included in the book will receive a copy. In addition, every BCPS school library will receive a copy. The contest was conceived as part of the ongoing We Are Team BCPS campaign, which seeks to unite all facets of the BCPS community from students and staff to residents and businesses. The campaign kicks off each year with Back to School Involves You, Too, inviting everyone to celebrate the start of school. Team BCPS Day every January sustains the spirit of unity and pride as the community boasts BCPS blue. Now, the Haiku Contest will round out each school year. Entries for this year’s haiku contest poured in from 100 elementary, middle, and high schools, representing every grade level from Prekindergarten through Grade 12, including students receiving services from special education and the English for Speakers of Other Languages program. Educators and parents alike praised the haiku contest’s focus on writing, poetry, and literacy, sending in notes that shared students’ excitement about haiku, and their natural facility with its abbreviated structure. Educators connected the contest to a variety of experiences from music to anime to outdoor science. Contest judges included Joseph Reisberg, a Carver Center student and a National Student Poet, along with representatives from the BCPS Department of Academics, the Office of English Language Arts, and the Department of Communications and Community Outreach. They judged all poems blindly, without knowing the authors’ names or schools. In addition to serving as a judge for the contest, Reisberg created a promotional video for the contest and wrote a foreward for the book. (Editors/reporters/producers – A list of all students whose artwork or haiku is featured in the book accompanies this release.)Students featured in the Springtime in BCPS book(All students wrote haiku unless identified as having contributed artwork.)Arbutus Middle School Grace Bielski Sarah Buchman Jadyn Smith Asha Spence Melissa Spicer Siang Tun Adam Wiley Battle Grove Elementary School Mason Lookingbill Carney Elementary SchoolArtwork: Ethan SmithCatonsville Elementary School Ollie Helt Kate Parker Arushi Patel Madilyn Senisse Catonsville High School Zeal Goolesby Daniel Thang Chadwick Elementary School Sampanna Dulal Lex Guevara Ryenne Tyler Chapel Hill Elementary School Anna Lapadat Brooke Marriott Gianina Pagano Aleesia Pin Alaina SteinbachCharlesmont Elementary School Alexis Keffer Madison Lewis Chesapeake High School Joshua Annan Heagy Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School Daishia Wills Colgate Elementary School Nathan Rodriguez-Torres Artwork: Luz MartinezDeep Creek Middle School Trent Harcum Kevin Satterfield Dulaney High School Samantha Engler Jennifer Medrano Amanda Molino Emily Williams Adam Zimmerman Franklin Elementary School Maya Butler Riley Samay Joshua Starcher Sabrina Thaler Artwork: Lilly HeuislerFranklin High School Citlally Aguilera Franklin Middle School Michelle Gorner George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology Lukas Austin Nadia Karber Claire Roberts Joshua Christopher Torrence Gunpowder Elementary School Zayniah Ali Margaret Patterson Hampton Elementary School Jahniya Isabel Braga Hillcrest Elementary SchoolArtwork:Colette ZahnHolabird Middle School Mackenna Langkam Jacksonville Elementary School Mariam Darraj Charles Jackson Morgan Kenwood High School Michael Koory Lansdowne High School Antonio Forrester Emily Moxley Loch Raven High School Sydney Miller Loch Raven Technical AcademyArtwork: Reagan McCaffertyLyons Mill Elementary School Anjola Anifowase Mackayla Hutchinson Mars Estates Elementary School Isaiah Forbes Martin Boulevard Elementary School Karlin Fertig Sum’mer Jones Lincoln Myers Soleil Umbarger Mays Chapel Elementary School Jenna Collidge Middle River Middle SchoolArtwork: Jainson CedilloArtwork: Ava HorwitzMiddleborough Elementary School Lynn Eckenrode Milford Mill Academy Kenneth Smith New Town Elementary School Chloe Phillips New Town High School Shifa Ahmed Overlea High School Daquon Anthony Owings Mills Elementary School Chiara Adjoh Davoh Samiyah Harris Desiree Miranda Joselyn Salazar Akili Williams Owings Mills High SchoolArtwork: Juwan Aggrey-SmithPadonia International Elementary School Jack Frasca Parkville High School Kristen Wheeler Parkville Middle School Serenity Rodgers Kayla Yup Tyler Yup Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts Noah Peterson Perry Hall High School Amy McHugh Parker Rowe Perry Hall Middle School Briana DeSilva Pikesville Middle School Steven Fung Pine Grove Elementary School Rachael Chao Newell Glaser Tyler Harrison Howard Pine Grove Middle School Hannah Maul Pinewood Elementary School Brandon Barboza Mingni Dong Zoe Hyde Alex Lupton Aaron Natividad Susan Radebaugh Sarah Wang Pleasant Plains Elementary School Peter Kelly Randallstown High School Kayla Binns Relay Elementary School Brianna Zach Ridgely Middle School Emily Chamish Shrayaa Jayapal Artwork: Anning CuiRiverview Elementary School Leland Mattis Kimberly Zepeda Turijan Rodgers Forge Elementary School Isabel Stump-Coale Rosedale Center Journay Tucker Sandy Plains Elementary School Nehir Sunay Riley Walp Seventh District Elementary School Mikayla Claggett Ashley Patterson Sparks Elementary School Allegra Francis Claire Seligson Stoneleigh Elementary School Ellen Heavers Noah Sealock Sudbrook Magnet Middle School Macie Hakim Summit Park Elementary School Tegan Hakim Towson High School Makenna Hakim Vincent Farm Elementary School Madelyn Chavis Warren Elementary School Max Edwards Wellwood International Elementary School Dessa Haavik Windsor Mill Middle SchoolArtwork: Adira Collick Woodlawn High School Deleicea Green Woodlawn Middle School Dashawn Osborne Nelson Rodriguez
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Looking for something to read this summer? How about trying some really new authors?: Books by Carver Center seniors on sale at Amazon.com

May 23, 2017, 5:47 am
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TOWSON, MD – Before choosing your reading selections for the summer, please consider the following 10 titles written by Grade 12 students in the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology’s literary arts prime. All of the books are available for purchase on Amazon.com.Pieces of the Pastby Makayla B. Bess of Woodlawn“Life’s best-learned lessons come from the smallest of memories. This collection is a compilation of key components in young women’s lives that shaped them into the people they are today. From a teenage girl finding comfort in the memory of her grandmother, to the strength of a 60-some-year-old marathon runner, these seemingly insignificant moments served more importance than one could ever realize.”Mirrors by Autumn A. Burton of Towson“Mirrors is a collection of short stories and creative nonfiction with settings that are not connected by location, but by the struggles against systemic oppression that tend to be dissociated from mainstream media: child prostitution, drug trafficking, environmental racism, and more. You will be taken on a journey around the globe from Baltimore, one of the birthplaces of American society, to the developing [world]. Through it all, you will discover that you haven’t traveled too far and that the question remains the same: what does it truly mean to be free?”The American Girl: A Collection of Poetry on Seemingly Insignificant Things byAdrienne Edwards of Owings Mills"The American Girl is a collection of poetry about growing up and accepting yourself. It's about my personal struggle with depression, identity, and finding out what I could do to make my life the best it could be." 3725 RomeobyEmily S. Federico of Cockeysville“3725 Romeo celebrates the importance of small moments and the preservation of innocence in this complex and changing world. It's about sneaking a kiss with your girlfriend at 95 years old or kayaking out to catch the last glimpse of the sunset. It's about finding that beauty and never letting go.”Rogue by Megan McGraw of Towson“Everybody wants to be a hero, but when Nora tracks down the child of a demon named Rinah and discovers the world is at risk of being torn apart, she learns the saving portion doesn’t exactly come easy. With a looming apocalypse, a surprisingly likable half-demon, and admittedly questionable motives, Nora is forced to quickly deal with the consequence of trying to play savior.”Comic Sans by Katie Mlinek of Upperco“Comic Sans follows the life of James Watterworth, a high school junior who has always had a cozy life. He likes eating dill pickle chips, riding his bike, and feeling the cool wind underneath his armpits. But when his father loses his job as a truck driver and James develops a crush on Eleanor, the responsible, self-driven girl in his English class group, he starts to see his life in a new perspective. James sets out to find a job and himself in the process, all while still seeing the inherent humor in this ‘Comic Sans’ world.”Killing the Wilderness by Sam Owens of Cockeysville“Sigis has spent his entire life within the high walls of the Bastion, the isolated fortress that he calls home. But when a journey into the nearly endless Wilderness that surrounds the castle brings him face to face with a monster, Sigis is thrown into a new life, training constantly to fight the mysterious beasts that lurk deep in the woods. When an emissary from a faraway land comes to the Bastion hoping to make contact, Sigis is launched on a journey that will take him far from everything he knows and back again, ultimately teaching him how to conquer the Wilderness inside himself.” Culture Shock by Elana Rubin of Pikesville“Seven years ago, Elana Rubin moved from her Jewish Day School in Baltimore, Maryland to Israeli public school in Tel Aviv. One hundred years ago, her great grandfather left his wife and children in Russia to begin a new life in America. Three thousand years ago, Abraham followed the word of an unknown God to journey to Canaan and father a great nation. Culture Shock tells the story of uprooting and navigating unfamiliar worlds, following the personal story of a teenager growing up and finding her place in the context of thousands of years of history.”Baltimore Rock & Roll: Stories from the Breathing City by Rebecca E. Schuman of Reisterstown“While people don't usually connect Baltimore to classic rock 'n' roll, this little city has a hold on the heart of music history. Rock 'N' Roll Baltimore: True Stories from the Breathing City takes a closer look at the street corners, local dive bars, and underground clubs where iconic music moments exploded, interwoven with fans recounting their experiences. Rock 'n' roll swung through Baltimore just like any other city. The only difference? All these years later, no one in Baltimore forgot.”The Day the Music Died by Ruthe Lynn Wink of Catonsville“The Day the Music Died is a collection of poetry that celebrates the life of Robert Wink. These poems are about the complexities and beauties of family.” Suzanne Supplee, Carver Center’s literary arts department chair, created this initiative five years ago, when she took over as department chair. “I felt that the students needed to have something of substance to show for their completion of the program – a single work to reflect who they are as writers,” Supplee said. “I wanted them to have the experience of creating and sustaining a work of length. So many writers want to complete a book, but they get involved in school, work, life, and never find the time.” Beyond writing the work, Supplee says that the project offers a comprehensive lesson in self-publishing using Amazon’s CreateSpace. “They have to figure out spacing, fonts, acknowledgements, author’s notes, print runs…,” she said. “They have to write bios and arrange for cover art.” Some of the students create their own covers; some work with Carver Center’s visual arts students or reach out to family or friends for artwork.” One of last year’s projects, a novel titledThe Art of White Roses, by 2016 Carver Center grad Viviana Prado-Núñez, just won the fourth annual CODE’s Burt Award for Caribbean Literature. The award recognizes outstanding writing for young adults by Caribbean authors. For her first place finish, Prado-Núñez, who was born in Puerto Rico and is now a freshman at Columbia University, will receive a $10,000 prize and 2,500 copies of her book will be donated to schools, libraries, and community organizations throughout the Caribbean.
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Grooms, Academy of Finance program director, to receive national leadership award

May 24, 2017, 5:21 am
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Erik Grooms
TOWSON, MD – Erik Grooms, program director of the Baltimore County Public Schools Academy of Finance (AOF), is one of three educators to receive a national Janet Linton Leadership Award from the National Academy Foundation. The award will be presented to Grooms, a Windsor Mill resident, at the organization’s annual conference to be held in Dallas from July 9 – 12. According to JD Hoye, president of the National Academy Foundation, the award recognizes outstanding academy directors and educational leaders who have impacted student achievement and inspired other educators to find new ways to make a difference. The Academy of Finance Program is a national college prep program that introduces high school students to the financial industry as well as the global market environment. Students receive experience and knowledge of how business works through job shadowing, paid internship opportunities, and in-class speakers. The AOF Program of BCPS started in 1995 at Lansdowne and Overlea high schools. A third program was added at Randallstown High School in the mid 2000's, including a state-of-the-art stock market classroom. The AOF Program has taught financial literacy for more than 20 years.
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