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Chief Academic Officer White named interim superintendent of Baltimore County schools: Completes rise from BCPS student to superintendent
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Ridge Ruxton School – and friends – to celebrate Green School Program
What:Ridge Ruxton School will host a celebration of its Green School Program. Students, at stations located in the gym, cafeteria, and lobby, will participate in instructional activities that relate to the environment. Students will be celebrating the multiple programs conducted throughout the school year including planting trees with West Towson, storm drain painting, recycling activities, building salad boxes with Kenwood High students for Grade 3 BCPS science instruction, and germinating native seeds. Guests invited include Education Foundation Executive Director Deborah Phelps, Community Superintendent George Roberts, Elementary Science Coordinator Eric Cromwell, Resource Teacher Thomas Melito, and instructors from Towson University.When: Thursday, May 25, from 1 – 2:15 p.m.
Where: Ridge Ruxton School
6916 N. Charles St., 21204
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Edgemere Elementary students prepare to “meet” children in Botswana who will benefit from Edgemere’s WaterSeer campaign : Grade 5 students spent year raising funds to ensure clean water
Towson, MD – When students at Edgemere Elementary learned that millions of children around the world live without easy access to clean water, they transformed into philanthropic and civic leaders. They spent the rest of the school year raising funds to buy WaterSeers, new devices that pull water from the air, for a school community in Mabule, Botswana.
On Friday, June 2, at approximately 9 a.m., the students of Edgemere and Mabule will meet via a video chat to learn more about each other’s lives and schools and to talk about the difference access to clean water makes in the developing world.
The initiative began when Edgemere’s principal, Jennifer Lynch, saw a video on Facebook about the WaterSeer technology and about the more than 2 billion people who need easier access to clean water. Lynch thought that Grade 5 students in her school, who were studying the water cycle, might be interested in the issue and the technology.“I wasn’t anticipating the students’ reaction,” Lynch said. “They immediately said we have to do something about this, and they developed a proposal to present to me about their fundraising goal and how they would reach it.”“So after watching that video,” said Mia, a Grade 5 student, “our whole class kinda wanted to start a fundraiser to help people in need. So we wanted to gather up the whole entire school to raise enough money to buy like around 10 WaterSeers.”
Through a selfie-station, kindness-grams for Valentine’s Day, and a penny wars competition, the students have raised enough to buy a WaterSeer Orchard of 10 devices.
In the area of Mabule, the main water supply has been contaminated. To get water, people need to trek for almost 10 miles to fetch water, according to Winston Jimenez, vice president of operations for WaterSeer.“Very often, children miss school to go get water,” Lynch explained. “Then what begins as a water crisis leads to an education crisis which becomes an opportunity crisis. Children who miss school and can’t pass their exams have few options to make a living or move forward.”“The students of Edgemere have done more than they know to change the situation for the children of Mabule,” Jimenez said. “Because of the Edgemere student’s efforts, WaterSeer is working with the Peace Corps to get a new waterhole in Mabule, and other schools around the U.S. are looking to replicate Edgemere’s efforts.”
In addition to seeing that they have the power to make a difference in the world, Lynch says the students involved also are learning other lessons. “Another benefit for the students of Edgemere,” Lynch said, “is the fact that students get to see the process of emerging technologies – the level of innovation and perseverance required. They also are giving a community back its independence and sustainability through a long-term solution.”
To be sure that the project continues after they move on to middle school, the Grade 5 students have engaged Grade 2 students in their efforts.
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BCPS accepting applications for Summer Visual Arts Enrichment Camp : Program offers instruction, studio sessions, and field trips
TOWSON, MD— Baltimore County Public Schools’ Summer Visual Arts Enrichment Program is accepting applications for its 2017 session, to be hosted at Perry Hall High School.
From Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 21, the program will provide students in Grades 3-12 an opportunity to develop and refine personal art skills via five-hour studio sessions and an art-related field trip. Each program day will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the evening of Thursday, July 20, the program will hold an open house/reception, where students will exhibit works completed over the two-week period for viewing by families and teachers.
The program offers three courses: An Exploration of Artists and Their Materials for students entering Grades 3-5, An Investigation of Media and Technique: Portfolio Development for students entering Grades 6-8, and Painting and Drawing from Observation: Portfolio Development for students entering Grades 9-12. Cost of participation in the program is $375, which includes all art materials, transportation, and consultant fees.
There is more information on the summer program in the camp brochure and application. You may also contact the BCPS Office of Visual Arts at 410-887-4030 or via email.
Tentative plans are that bus transportation will be available from Catonsville and Cromwell Valley elementary schools; Cockeysville, Golden Ring, Holabird, and Sudbrook middle schools; and Hereford, Parkville, and Woodlawn high schools. Transportation plans may change based on program enrollment.
The BCPS Summer Visual Arts Enrichment Program is an opportunity offered annually to students with an interest in art, as well as those seeking entrance into gifted and talented or college art programs, acceptance into a magnet art program, and/or preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) art programs.
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BCPS Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance releases statement to Baltimore County Council
TOWSON – The following is a statement released by BCPS Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance in reference to the budget allocations approved today by the Baltimore County Council:
“Year after year, the Baltimore County Council demonstrates the value it places on the youth of this community and on our public schools. The exemplary support of the County Council empowers the school system to successfully prepare students for college, careers, and life. With the County Council’s backing, we are building and maintaining effective learning environments, and our teachers and principals positively impact the lives of our community’s future workers, leaders, and innovators. On behalf of the entire school system, I thank the Baltimore County Council, and I thank County Executive Kevin Kamenetz for his partnership.”
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BCPS News Tips: May 27 – June 3, 2017: Activities, events, and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Tuesday, May 30
Annual MOVE-a-Thon! at Maiden Choice School
What: Maiden Choice School will hold its 2nd annual MOVE-a-Thon. Students have collected pledges for their walk, roll, skip, or jump around the school. Awards will be presented for best performance in a gait trainer, mobile stander, adapted bike, walker, and any other wheeled entries. Students will receive awards for participation, and additional prizes will be awarded throughout the day. All proceeds from the MOVE-a-Thon will go toward community-based instructional trips for students. When: Tuesday, May 30, from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Maiden Choice School, 4901 Shelbourne Rd., 21227Contact: Dr. Nancy Briganti, Sarah Quirk (squirk@bcps.org), or Taylor Riley (triley2@bcps.org), 410.887.1431The 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, 410.887.1103BCPS 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. A schedule of the graduations can be found online.When: Tuesday, May 30 – Thursday, June 8
Southeast Area education group to meet
What: The Southeast Area Education Advisory Council meets to provide information about initiatives affecting area schools. This meeting will focus on school construction projects. Public comment and suggestions are welcome. Registration is not required. When: May 30, at 7 p.m. Where: Dundalk Elementary School, 2717 Playfield St., 21222 Parent University Workshop: The Teenage Brain Goes to Middle School
What: Middle schoolers change physically, mentally and emotionally, which can impact their academic growth. Parents are invited to a free BCPS Parent University workshop to learn more about how to prepare themselves and support their children through this transition. The event is sponsored by BCPS Parent University and Edmondson Heights Elementary School. To register, please call 410.887.0818.When: Tuesday, May 30, from 6 – 7 p.m.
Where: Edmondson Heights Elementary School, 1600 Langford Rd., 21207 Wednesday, May 31
Want to “build a better summer" for your child? Visit the Parent Expo in Catonsville
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: Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Baltimore County Public Library – Catonsville Branch, 1100 Frederick Rd., 21228
Music and Health Event at Hawthorne Elementary
What: Hawthorne Elementary School will host an event to celebrate music and health. Participants will enjoy information and activities provided by the BCPS Parentmobile, Station 12 Firehouse, Hawthorne Judy Center, the Maryland State Department of Education, Abilities Network, Simple Values, Adventure Dental, Southeast Infants & Toddlers, Baltimore County Public Library, Healthy Babies Collaborative, Head Start, and Adventures in Fun, LLC. Refreshments will be available from John’s South Philly Water Ice, and University of Maryland will offer food tastings. The event will feature a concert by the popular band Milkshake.When: Wednesday, May 31, from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Hawthorne Elementary School, 125 Kingston Rd., 21220Contact: Dwan Pinamonti or Rebecca Lindsey, 410.887.0138Thursday, June 1
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: Thursday, June 1, at 7 p.m.Where: Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, 8100 Wise Ave., 21222Parent University Workshop: Books That Move
What: This free workshop offers parents information and ideas about how to combine story time at home with related physical activities. Sponsored by BCPS Parent University and Padonia International Elementary School. To register, please call 410.887.7646.When: Thursday, June 1, at 6 – 7 p.m.
Where: Padonia International Elementary School, 9834 Greenside Dr., 21230 Parent University at Padonia International Elementary’s summer kick-off
What: A Parent University resource table will be available to provide resources at Padonia International’s summer kick-off event. When: Thursday, June 1, from 6 – 7 p.m.
Where: Padonia International Elementary School, 9834 Greenside Dr., 21230 Contact: Melissa DiDonato, 410.887.7646Friday, June 2
Edgemere Elementary students to “meet” children in Botswana who will benefit from Edgemere’s WaterSeer campaign
What: When students at Edgemere Elementary learned that millions of children around the world live without easy access to clean water, they transformed into philanthropic and civic leaders. They spent the rest of the school year raising funds to buy WaterSeers, new devices that pull water from the air, for a school community in Mabule, Botswana. Today, the students of Edgemere and Mabule will meet via a video chat to learn more about each other’s lives and schools and to talk about the difference access to clean water makes in the developing world. Through a selfie-station, kindness-grams for Valentine’s Day, and a penny wars competition, the students have raised enough to buy a WaterSeer Orchard of 10 devices. Because of the Edgemere student’s efforts, WaterSeer is working with the Peace Corps to get a new waterhole in Mabule, and other schools around the U.S. are looking to replicate Edgemere’s efforts.When: Friday, June 2, at approximately 9 a.m.Where: Edgemere Elementary School, 7201 North Point Rd., 21219Contact: Jennifer Lynch, 410.887.7507Saturday, June 3
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences Community Celebration
What: Northwest Academy of Health Sciences is hosting its much-anticipated Community Celebration to showcase the great things that have happened at the school during the 2016-2017 school year. The goal is to highlight the magnet program, partnerships, school clubs, student work, and so much more! Come join teachers, staff, and students and help commemorate the school’s first year as Northwest Academy of Health Sciences. When: Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Northwest Academy of Health Sciences, 4627 Old Court Rd., 21208 Contact: LaShawn Brown (lbrown12@bcps.org), 410.887.0742 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, 443.809.9579High 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. When: through Monday, June 5Where: Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., 21204Contact: Sherri Fisher, 443.809.4030BCPS accepting applications for Summer Visual Arts Enrichment Camp
What: Baltimore County Public Schools’ Summer Visual Arts Enrichment Program is accepting applications for its 2017 session, to be hosted at Perry Hall High School. From Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 21, the program will provide students in Grades 3 – 12 an opportunity to develop and refine personal art skills via five-hour studio sessions and an art-related field trip. Each program day will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the evening of Thursday, July 20, the program will hold an open house/reception, where students will exhibit works completed over the two-week period for viewing by families and teachers. The program offers three courses: An Exploration of Artists and Their Materials for students entering Grades 3-5, An Investigation of Media and Technique: Portfolio Development for students entering Grades 6-8, and Painting and Drawing from Observation: Portfolio Development for students entering Grades 9-12. Cost of participation in the program is $375, which includes all art materials, transportation, and consultant fees. There is more information on the summer program in the camp brochure and application. You may also contact the BCPS Office of Visual Arts at 410-887-4030 or via email. Tentative plans are that bus transportation will be available from Catonsville and Cromwell Valley elementary schools; Cockeysville, Golden Ring, Holabird, and Sudbrook middle schools; and Hereford, Parkville, and Woodlawn high schools. Transportation plans may change based on program enrollment.
Application deadline: Friday, June 9UPCOMING!
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, 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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All Baltimore County schools to close three hours early on last day
TOWSON, MD. – In May, the Board of Education of Baltimore County adjusted the calendar for the last days of the 2016 – 2017 school year. All schools will now close three hours early on the last day, Tuesday, June 13.
The full schedule for the final days of school will be as follows:
- Friday, June 9 – All schools will provide a full day of classes. It will be the last day of classes for Preschool-3 and PreKindergarten students.
- Monday, June 12– Elementary and middle schools will close three hours early for students. High schools will provide a full day of classes.
- Tuesday, June 13– Final day of classes for all students. All schools will close three hours early for students.
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Dulaney High senior honors his favorite teacher with national acclaim : Essay from formerly homeless student nets $5,000 for teacher, school
TOWSON, MD. – The opening line of Randy Davidson’s letter to his former teacher at Dulaney High School, Laura Braly, says, “I’m not certain you will ever understand how great an impact you’ve had on my life. . . .”
But thanks to his letter – which he entered in the Barnes & Noble “My Favorite Teacher” national competition earlier this year – both she and the rest of the nation now understand just how much she meant to the soft-spoken senior.
The letter, in which he tells Braly how much she helped him recover from having been homeless during his freshman year, won the national competition and earned $5,000 and a $500 gift card for Braly, another $5,000 for Dulaney High School, and a $500 gift card and new Nook for Davidson.
The checks will be presented just before or during Dulaney’s annual Senior Awards Ceremony at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, at the school at 255 Padonia Road in Cockeysville.
Braly taught paramedical biology to Davidson when he was a junior, said Dulaney Principal Sam Wynkoop “It’s a testament to the work that we do every day as educators, inspiring kids to push and to get through adversity and work towards a goal,” he said. “His letter is also a testament to the team effort we have here. . . . As a principal, it makes me exceptionally proud.”
Now, as he prepares for graduation, Davidson says he wrote the heartfelt letter on a whim after seeing the competition on a website for scholarships. “I didn’t think I’d get anywhere with it; I figured I was more likely to win the Powerball,” he said this week. “It was a little hard to believe. I never had too good a grade in English, and there are a lot of stores across the country.”
Earlier this year, Barnes & Noble book stores across the nation invited middle and high school students to nominate their favorite teachers by writing essays, poems or thank you letters that share how their teacher has influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire them. Davidson submitted his letter at the Barnes & Noble store in Pikesville. Submissions were judged based on the nature of the teacher’s qualities, the sincerity of the student’s appreciation, and the quality of expression and writing.
Davidson, whose story was recounted in a BCPS feature called “Face of the Week” on April 4, 2017, says it was Braly who inspired him to seek to become a physician. “Until my junior year, no one cared to get to know the real me,” he wrote. “But then I met you (Laura Braly), my ‘academic ghostbuster’ of sorts! Enrolling in your Paramedical Biology class was the best decision I’ve made. You got me to open up. You saw my true potential and refused to let me hide it any longer.“At the risk of sounding cliché, you have to know that you changed my life. It’s because of you that I am now a straight-A student and have been offered admission to my favorite university. . . . Everyone needs a hero. You are mine.”
Davidson says he also didn’t anticipate the reaction created by the letter, including that of his former teacher. “She’s definitely one of the best teachers I ever had, but I didn’t think it would affect her in that way,” he said. “Apparently, it was pretty impactful.”
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Students honored at 31st Annual High School Art Exhibit: Show featured works by students from across the district
Brett Maul
Blossom Ibekwe
Julia Gould
Hanna Bewley
Veronica Chen
Sarah HuffmanEmalee Fritz, Patapsco High Cheyenne Greear, Parkville High Sarah Heiland, Catonsville High Rachel Henry, Patapsco High Nick Kokoska, Patapsco High Will Kraft, Hereford High Maggie Lambert, Patapsco High Ariel Mitchell, Parkville High Taylor Muir, Kenwood High Tiffany Ngacha, Eastern High Nataly Rivera, Parkville High Kyla Sklar, Perry Hall High (2 awards) Grace Toscano, Carver Center Erin Wilson, Sparrows Point High Destiney Zelinski, Patapsco High The exhibit closes on Monday, June 5. Many of the works are available for sale. For more information, contact the Office of Visual Arts at 443-809-4030.
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Join BCPS at Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Enjoy the game, student performances, and the opportunity to run the bases
TOWSON, MD. – We know. We know. The 2016 – 2017 school year hasn’t ended yet, but we are already looking ahead to the start of the 2017 – 2018 school year and planning this year’s Back to School Involves You, Too! activities.
You can buy your tickets now to join us for the BCPS Day at the Yard on Sunday, Aug. 20 at 1:35 p.m. The Orioles will be playing the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and after the game, children ages 4 -14 are invited to participate in Kids Run the Bases (courtesy Weis Markets). Tickets range from $15 - $50 each and must be purchased online. Five dollars from every ticket sold will benefit the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools.
Highlights of the day will include the presentation of colors by the Milford Mill Academy Color Guard, led by Major Luke Wright; the National Anthem being sung by the Owings Mills High School Choir; and a performance of “God Bless America” by four members of the Owings Mills choir.
For more about upcoming Back to School Involves You, Too! events, visit the BCPS website, and look on social media for #Back2BCPS.
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New Town High students to practice real-life budgeting
What: Through the Junior Achievement Personal Financial Experience, approximately 90 New Town High School students in Grades 9 and 10 will practice real-life budgeting. Each student will be given one of 50 different life situations. One of them, for example, might assume the role of a single dad of three with a $60,000/year salary as a marketing manager. They will then have to visit 18 budgeting tables to work with volunteers in determining how much they can spend on housing, insurance, saving, charity, entertainment, utilities, etc. First Financial Federal Credit Union is a volunteer partner for this event. When: Thursday, June 1, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Where: New Town High School
Media Center
4931 New Town Boulevard
Owings Mills, 21117
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BCPS accepting applications for Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council: Council provides advice, feedback on school system initiatives
TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County Public Schools is accepting applications from BCPS high school students interested in becoming members of the 2017 – 2018 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council.
Charged with providing feedback on school system initiatives and sharing the views and concerns of fellow students, council members will meet quarterly with Interim Superintendent Verletta White and members of her leadership team. Council members are selected to ensure broad representation of grade levels, areas of interest, and geographic regions.
“The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council will allow me to build relationships over the course of a school year with a diverse group of students,” said White, currently chief academic officer for BCPS. (White begins her term as interim superintendent on July 1, pending approval from the Maryland State Department of Education.) “I look forward to what I will learn from them about student concerns and interests, and to having candid discussions with them about the best ways to move the school system forward.”
Applications are due by 4:45 p.m. on Friday, June 9, and applications and more detailed information are available on the BCPS website. Applications also can be requested via email to mprumo@bcps.org or by calling 443-809-8706. Included with each application, an interested student must submit a recommendation from his/her school principal.
Students selected as council members will receive notification by Monday, June 19. The council meetings will be held at the school system’s headquarters, 6901 N. Charles Street in Towson. Dates for the meetings have not yet been confirmed, but the meetings are likely to be held from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. on the selected dates.
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BCPS News Tips: June 3 - 10, 2017: Activities, events, and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Saturday, June 3
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences Community Celebration
What: Northwest Academy of Health Sciences is hosting its Community Celebration to showcase the great things that have happened at the school during the 2016-2017 school year. The goal is to highlight the magnet program, partnerships, school clubs, student work, and so much more! Come join teachers, staff, and students and help commemorate the school’s first year as Northwest Academy of Health Sciences.
When: Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Northwest Academy of Health Sciences, 4627 Old Court Rd., 21208Contact: LaShawn Brown (lbrown12@bcps.org), 410.887.0742Monday, June 5
High School Juried Exhibition at Goucher ends today
What: This highly anticipated event is a juried art show of 104 works by students in BCPS high schools across the county. When: Through Monday, June 5Where: Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., 21204Contact: Sherri Fisher, 443.809.4030Wednesday, June 7
Pleasant Plains Panther Express to deliver free books and games
What: Pleasant Plains Elementary School wants to be sure that its students and families have plenty of fun and educational activities to do this summer so … The Panther Express will be making stops in the neighborhood to share free books, mathematics games, and sports equipment to students and their families. The community is invited to come and hang out with favorite teachers and staff members. This activity will be repeated on Wednesday, July 19 at the same locations and times. The Panther Express even has books for adults andtoddlers. No one will be turned away or leave empty handed! Pleasant Plains thanks its many supporters who have donated to this project including MECU of Baltimore and the Pleasant Plains PTA. The BCPS Parentmobile will accompany the Panther Express on some stops.
When & Where: Wednesday, June 7
5:30 – 6 p.m. at
• The playground on Acorn Circle, in Courthouse Square Apartments (1112 Ivywood Ln., 21286)
• Loch Raven Recreation Center, 1801 Glen Keith Blvd, 21234 (near Loch Raven Village)
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6:15 – 6:45 p.m. at
• The parking lot at Lowe’s, 1400 Taylor Ave., 21234
• Playground on Putty Hill Ave. near Northview and Edgedale Roads
Contact: Joyce Albert, Stephanie Hales (shales@bcps.org), Lizz Askine (easkine@bcps.org), 410.887.3549Want to “build a better summer" for your child? Visit the Parent Expo in North Point
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: Wednesday, Jun. 7, from 4 – 6 p.m.
Where: Baltimore County Public Library – North Point Branch, 1716 Merritt Blvd., 21222
At Hillcrest Elementary, Grade 5 students are stars
What: To celebrate the end of their time in elementary school, Grade 5 students participate in an all-day picnic. During that picnic, it is a tradition for each of them to decorate a star. The next day, those stars will be moved to Catonsville High School, to greet the students as they enter that building for their Grade 5 farewell ceremony. When & Where: Picnic: Wednesday, June 7, beginning at 9 a.m.
Hillcrest Elementary School, 1500 Frederick Rd., 21228
Ceremony: Thursday. June 8, at 7 p.m.
Catonsville High School, 421 Bloomsbury Ave., 21228Contact: Dr. Doug Elmendorf or Mary Beth Capka (mcapka@bcps.org), 410.887.0820Gifted and talented group to meet
What: The Gifted and Talented Citizens Advisory Committee will hold a meeting. Parents, students and advocates are encouraged to provide input on issues related to gifted and talented education in BCPS. The meeting is open to the public and registration is not required. When: Wednesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. Where: BCPS headquarters, Greenwood Campus, Bldg. E, 6901 N. Charles St., 21204 Thursday, June 8
Want to “build a better summer" for your child? Visit the last Parent Expos of the season
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, June 8, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Baltimore County Public Library – Rosedale Branch, 6105 Kenwood Ave., 21237
Charlotte’s Web comes to life at Hillcrest Elementary
What: Grade 2 at Hillcrest Elementary School ends with Charlotte’s Web Fair to culminate the English Language Arts unit on the novel Charlotte’s Web. Each class organizes three fair games, and a petting farm comes to Hillcrest, complete with Wilbur the pig. In the afternoon, students analyze the differences and similarities between the novel and the animated movie. Students also visit the Maker Lab and create webs and settings from the story using recycled materials.
When: Thursday, June 8, all day Where: Hillcrest Elementary School, 1500 Frederick Rd., 21228Contact: Dr. Doug Elmendorf or Mary Beth Capka (mcapka@bcps.org), 410.887.0820Friday, June 9
Last day to apply for BCPS Summer Visual Arts Enrichment Camp
What: Baltimore County Public Schools’ Summer Visual Arts Enrichment Program is accepting applications for its 2017 session, to be hosted at Perry Hall High School. From Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 21, the program will provide students in Grades 3 – 12 an opportunity to develop and refine personal art skills via five-hour studio sessions and an art-related field trip. Each program day will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the evening of Thursday, July 20, the program will hold an open house/reception, where students will exhibit works completed over the two-week period for viewing by families and teachers. The program offers three courses: An Exploration of Artists and Their Materials for students entering Grades 3-5, An Investigation of Media and Technique: Portfolio Development for students entering Grades 6-8, and Painting and Drawing from Observation: Portfolio Development for students entering Grades 9-12. Cost of participation in the program is $375, which includes all art materials, transportation, and consultant fees. There is more information on the summer program in the camp brochure and application. You may also contact the BCPS Office of Visual Arts at 410-887-4030 or via email. Tentative plans are that bus transportation will be available from Catonsville and Cromwell Valley elementary schools; Cockeysville, Golden Ring, Holabird, and Sudbrook Magnet middle schools; and Hereford, Parkville, and Woodlawn high schools. Transportation plans may change based on program enrollment.
Application deadline: Friday, June 9All-County Honors Dance Ensembles to perform gala concert
What: The BCPS High School and Middle School All-County Honors Dance Ensembles will present their end of the year gala concert. The evening will also feature guest performances by student dancers from Milford Mill Academy and Franklin, New Town, and Patapsco High Schools. The All-County Honors Dance Ensembles are led by Artistic Director Stephanie Powell and feature students from three middle schools and nine high schools. Throughout the school year, the groups have been rehearsing at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology and performing at school system and community events. Tickets will be sold at the door: $5 for general admission and $3 for students and seniors. When: Friday, June 9, at 7 p.m.Where: Milford Mill Academy, 3800 Washington Ave., 21244Contact: Sonia Synkowski, 443.809.4024Last day to submit applications for Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council
What: Baltimore County Public Schools is accepting applications from BCPS high school students interested in becoming members of the 2017 – 2018 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Charged with providing feedback on school system initiatives and sharing the views and concerns of fellow students, council members will meet quarterly with Interim Superintendent Verletta White and members of her leadership team. Council members are selected to ensure broad representation of grade levels, areas of interest, and geographic regions. Applications and more detailed information are available on the BCPS website. Applications also can be requested via email to mprumo@bcps.org or by calling 443-809-8706. Included with each application, an interested student must submit a recommendation from his/her school principal.Application deadline: Friday, June 9, by 4:45 p.m.Saturday, June 10
Visit the BCPS Parentmobile at the Summer @ Your Library Kickoff in Owings Mills
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: Saturday, June 10 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Owings Mills branch of Baltimore County Public Library, 10302 Grand Central Ave., 21117 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
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Edgemere Elementary video chat with children in Botswana postponed due to Internet issues : Grade 5 students spent year raising funds to ensure clean water
Towson, MD – When students at Edgemere Elementary School learned that millions of children around the world live without easy access to clean water, they transformed into philanthropic and civic leaders. They spent the rest of the school year raising funds to buy WaterSeers, new devices that pull water from the air, for a school community in Mabule, Botswana.
On Friday, June 2, the students of Edgemere and Mabule were scheduled to meet via a video chat to learn more about each other’s lives and schools and to talk about the difference access to clean water makes in the developing world. The virtual conference cannot take place at this time, however, because Internet access has been suspended in Botswana in response to a computer virus.
The WaterSeer initiative began at Edgemere when Principal Jennifer Lynch saw a video on Facebook about the WaterSeer technology and about the more than 2 billion people who need easier access to clean water. Lynch thought that Grade 5 students in her school, who were studying the water cycle, might be interested in the issue and the technology.
“I wasn’t anticipating the students’ reaction,” Lynch said. “They immediately said we have to do something about this, and they developed a proposal to present to me about their fundraising goal and how they would reach it.”“So after watching that video,” said Mia, a Grade 5 student, “our whole class kinda wanted to start a fundraiser to help people in need. So we wanted to gather up the whole entire school to raise enough money to buy like around 10 WaterSeers.”
Through a selfie-station, kindness-grams for Valentine’s Day, and a penny wars competition, the students have raised enough to buy a WaterSeer Orchard of 10 devices.
In the area of Mabule, the main water supply has been contaminated. To get water, people need to trek for almost 10 miles to fetch water, according to Winston Jimenez, vice president of operations for WaterSeer.“Very often, children miss school to go get water,” Lynch explained. “Then what begins as a water crisis leads to an education crisis which becomes an opportunity crisis. Children who miss school and can’t pass their exams have few options to make a living or move forward.”“The students of Edgemere have done more than they know to change the situation for the children of Mabule,” Jimenez said. “Because of the Edgemere student’s efforts, WaterSeer is working with the Peace Corps to get a new waterhole in Mabule, and other schools around the U.S. are looking to replicate Edgemere’s efforts.”
In addition to seeing that they have the power to make a difference in the world, Lynch says the students involved also are learning other lessons. “Another benefit for the students of Edgemere,” Lynch said, “is the fact that students get to see the process of emerging technologies – the level of innovation and perseverance required. They also are giving a community back its independence and sustainability through a long-term solution.”
To be sure that the project continues after they move on to middle school, the Grade 5 students have engaged Grade 2 students in their efforts.
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Free summer meals available at area libraries and schools for youth 18-years-old and under
TOWSON, MD — School will be out soon, and it will be an extended summer, but the free breakfasts and lunches that some families depend on during the school year will continue.
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.
Lunch will be provided Monday through Friday at area branches of the Baltimore County Public Library from June 19 – August 25, and both breakfast and lunch will be served at select schools from July 5 – 28.
Breakfast will consist of cereal, a breakfast bar, or a toaster pastry served with fruit or juice and milk. For lunch, the program offers a cold sandwich, fruit or vegetable, juice or frozen treat, and milk.
Libraries serving lunch from June 19 – August 25, 2017
Arbutus Library, 855 Sulphur Spring Rd. – 12 p.m.
Essex Library, 1110 Eastern Blvd. – 1 p.m.
Lansdowne Library, 500 3rd Ave. – 12:30 p.m.
Loch Raven Library, 1046 Taylor Ave. – 12 p.m.
North Point Library, 1716 Merritt Blvd. – 12 p.m.
Randallstown Library, 8604 Liberty Rd. – 12 p.m.
Reisterstown Library, 21 Cockeys Mill Rd. – 12:30 p.m.
Rosedale Library, 6105 Kenwood Ave. – 12:30 p.m.
White Marsh Library, 8133 Sandpiper Cir. – 12 p.m.
Woodlawn Library, 1811 Woodlawn Dr. – 12:30 p.m.
Schools serving breakfast and lunch from July 5 – July 28, 2017
Bedford Elementary, 7407 Dorman Dr. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 11:35 a.m.
Berkshire Elementary, 7431 Poplar Ave. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 12:10 p.m.
Campfield Learning Center, 6834 Alter St. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 11:30 a.m.
Cedarmere Elementary, 17 Nicodemus Rd. – Breakfast, 8:20 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
Chadwick Elementary, 1918 Winder Rd. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
Colgate Elementary, 401 51st St. – Breakfast, 8:15 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
Deep Creek Elementary, 1101 East Homberg Ave. – Breakfast, 9:15 a.m. & Lunch, 12:45 p.m.
Deep Creek Middle, 1000 S. Marlyn Ave. – Breakfast, 7:45 & Lunch, 11:30 a.m.
Deer Park Elementary, 9809 Lyons Mill Rd. – Breakfast, 9 a.m. & Lunch, 12:30 p.m.
Dundalk Elementary, 2717 Playfield St. – Breakfast, 8:15 a.m. & Lunch, 11:45 a.m.
Dundalk Middle, 7400 Dunmanway – Breakfast, 7:45 a.m. & Lunch 11:15 a.m.
Edgemere Elementary, 7201 North Point Rd. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
Elmwood Elementary, 531 Dale Ave. – Breakfast, 9 a.m. & Lunch, 12:30 p.m.
Featherbed Lane Elementary, 6700 Richardson Rd. – Breakfast, 9:15 a.m. & Lunch, 1 p.m.
General John Stricker, 7855 Trappe Rd. – Breakfast, 9:15 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
Glenmar Elementary, 9700 Community Dr. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
Halethorpe Elementary, 4300 Maple Ave. – Breakfast, 9:15 a.m. & Lunch, 12:45 p.m.
Hawthorne Elementary, 125 Kingston Rd. – Breakfast, 9:15 a.m. & Lunch, 12:30 p.m.
Hebbville Elementary, 3335 Washington Ave. – Breakfast, 9 a.m. & Lunch, 12:45 p.m.
Hernwood Elementary, 9919 Marriottsville Rd. – Breakfast, 9:15 a.m. & Lunch, 12:15 p.m.
Johnnycake Elementary, 5910 Craigmont Rd. – Breakfast, 9:15 a.m. & Lunch, 12:45 p.m.
Lansdowne Elementary, 2301 Alma Rd. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
Lansdowne Middle, 2400 Lansdowne Rd. – Breakfast, 7:45 a.m. & Lunch, 11:15 a.m.
Loch Raven Academy, 8101 LaSalle Rd. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
Logan Elementary, 7601 Dunmanway – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 11 a.m.
Lyons Mill Elementary, 9435 Lyons Mill Rd. – Breakfast, 8:20 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
Mars Estates Elementary, 1500 East Homberg Ave. – Breakfast, 9:10 a.m. & Lunch, 12:45 p.m.
Martin Boulevard, 210 Riverton Rd. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
McCormick Elementary, 5101 Hazelwood Ave. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 12:15 p.m.
Milbrook Elementary, 4300 Crest Heights Rd. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
Norwood Elementary, 1700 Delvale Ave. – Breakfast, 9:15 a.m. & Lunch, 12:15 p.m.
Owings Mills Elementary, 10824 Reisterstown Rd. – Breakfast, 9 a.m. & Lunch, 12:45 p.m.
Powhatan Elementary, 3300 Kelox Rd. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
Randallstown Elementary, 9013 Liberty Rd. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
Red House Run Elementary, 1717 Weyburn Rd. – Breakfast, 7:45 a.m. & Lunch, 11:30 a.m.
Riverview Elementary, 3298 Kessler Rd. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
Sandalwood Elementary, 900 South Marlyn Ave. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
Sandy Plains Elementary, 8330 Kavanagh Rd. – Breakfast, 9 a.m. & Lunch, 11:45 a.m.
Scotts Branch Elementary, 8220 Tawnmoore Rd. – Breakfast, 9:15 a.m. & Lunch, 12:45 p.m.
Shady Spring Elementary, 8868 Goldenwood Rd. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
Sussex Elementary, 515 South Woodward Dr. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 11:45 a.m.
Winfield Elementary, 8300 Carlson Ln. – Breakfast, 9:15 a.m. & Lunch, 12:45 p.m.
Woodlawn Middle, 3033 St. Luke Ln. – Breakfast, 7:45 a.m. & Lunch 11:15 a.m.
Woodmoor Elementary. 3200 Elba Dr. – Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. & Lunch, 12 p.m.
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Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, June 13
TOWSON – The Board of Education will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at its Greenwood Campus, 6901 N. Charles Street, Building E, Towson, Maryland 21204.
The Board’s Building and Contracts Committee will meet at 3:45 p.m. The Board’s regular open session will begin at approximately 5:15 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 public is welcome to attend all of the Board’s open sessions.
The school system is committed to accessible communication with its stakeholders. Accordingly, all Board of Education meetings are live-streamed and can be viewed on the BCPS website.
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BCPS surprises two school resource officers with SRO of the Year awards : Officers assigned to Sudbrook Magnet Middle School and Patapsco High School honored
Towson, MD – Part of the job of a school resource officer (SRO) is to know what is going on in the school building at all times. But this morning, two of Baltimore County’s best SROs were caught off guard – surprised by a prize patrol that came to their schools to tell them that they had been selected as the middle and high school SROs of the Year.
Officer First Class Tamara Ray of Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts and Officer Christopher Viator of Sudbrook Magnet Middle School were honored by Baltimore County Public Schools in collaboration with the Baltimore County Police Department.
SROs are Baltimore County police officers stationed at every BCPS middle and high school to ensure the maintenance of safe and orderly learning environments.
Ray graduated from the Baltimore County Police Academy in August of 1999. Two years later, she joined the SRO program and has been serving the Patapsco High School community ever since. Ray visits classrooms each day, formally instructing students on law-related topics and informally engaging students when teachable moments occur. At Patapsco High, she has sponsored and coached several school extra-curricular activities such as Step Squad, Women’s Leadership Club, indoor track & field, cross-country and girls’ basketball and also travels to away games. Ray regularly attends Patapsco High’s musical performances, school plays, and proms, frequently works as security at basketball and football games, and chaperones many dances and even out-of-state music magnet trips. Ray’s involvement extends to the Patapsco High staff as well. She often is present at faculty functions and personal life events of both faculty and students. She also will take time to visit students and faculty who are hospitalized.
“Officer First Class Tamara Ray models what it is to be a community police officer, teacher, mentor, and friend,” wrote Patapsco Principal Craig Reed. “Most impressively, Officer Ray mentors and is a role model for many of our students who are seeking careers in law enforcement. Some of her former students are in the Baltimore County police force. She sponsors and guides them through the cadet process, as a resource, even using her coaching knowledge to provide them with a workout plan so that they can pass the physical exam and volunteering her time to train them prior to their acceptance in the cadet program.”
Viator joined the Baltimore County Police Department in December 1999. For almost nine years, he has served as the SRO for Sudbrook Magnet Middle School. In addition to teaching Drug Awareness Resistance Education (DARE) every year to the Grade 7 health class, Viator assists in teaching lessons about the Bill of Rights in social studies and also about international and domestic human rights in Spanish class. He also created a mock police boot camp for the physical education class and volunteers as a coach for the Sudbrook basketball and tennis teams. In addition, Viator participates with the Sudbrook staff in faculty softball, volleyball, and basketball games and organizes staff corn hole and ping pong tournaments. He attends Sudbrook’s concerts and various performances and actively takes part in the annual Career Day event by sharing his own experiences and the rewards of entering the police force.
“Officer Viator is the epitome of what is expected of an SRO,” wrote Sudbrook Principal Gordon Webb. “He understands that building relationships with students and staff members is a key factor in doing any job well, and he has demonstrated effectiveness in this area. Officer Viator’s presence can be felt and seen throughout the building as he serves our school community.”
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BCPS News Tips: June 10 - 17, 2017: Activities, events, and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Saturday, June 10
Visit the BCPS Parentmobile at the Summer @ Your Library Kickoff in Owings Mills
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: Saturday, June 10 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Owings Mills branch of Baltimore County Public Library, 10302 Grand Central Ave., 21117 Monday, June 12
Visit the BCPS Parentmobile at Lansdowne 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: Monday, June 12, from 12 – 2 p.m.
Where: Lansdowne Elementary School, 2301 Alma Rd., 21227 Contact: Stephen Price, 410.887.1408Wednesday, June 14
Register for Play Like a Raven Football Clinic
What: Students ages 5 – 15 are invited to participate in a Play Like A Raven Football Clinic, presented by Under Armour. The one-day clinic is open to both new and experienced football players. Instructors will be USA Football certified Master Trainers and Heads Up Football trained coaches, as well as former Ravens players. Ravens Super Bowl champions, Brad Jackson and Jamal Lewis, will help with the instruction at the clinics. Spectators can enjoy fun Ravens entertainment during the clinic. They can meet Ravens Cheerleaders and Poe, get a temporary Ravens logo stenciled on their cars, enter to win autographed merchandise, play on inflatables around the field, and get a photo with a former Ravens player! Register online. The registration fee is $50 per player. When: Wednesday, June 14, from 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Where: Meadowood Regional Park, 10650 Falls Rd., 21093Chatsworth School to host Kindergarten Celebration
What: To celebrate its Kindergarten students, Chatsworth School is hosting its 2017 Kindergarten Celebration. The event will feature vocal and dance performances by the Kindergarten students and will commemorate their accomplishments throughout the school year. A small reception will be held after the event. When: Wednesday, June 14, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Where: Chatsworth School, 222 New Ave., 21136Contact: Andrea Derrien or Amy Haynes, 410.887.1103ONGOING!
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, 443.809.9579UPCOMING!
Free breakfasts and lunches to be served throughout the summer
What: School will be out soon, and it will be an extended summer, but the free breakfasts and lunches that some families depend on during the school year will continue. 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. Breakfast will consist of cereal, a breakfast bar, or a toaster pastry served with fruit or juice and milk. For lunch, the program offers a cold sandwich, fruit or vegetable, juice or frozen treat, and milk When & Where:
Lunch will be provided Monday through Friday at area branches of the Baltimore County Public Library from June 19 – August 25.
Both breakfast and lunch will be served at select schools from July 5 – 28.
List of exact locations and times is available online. The music will continue at annual BCPS Summer Music Camp
What: The annual BCPS Summer Music Camp is a day camp designed for BCPS students currently in Grades 5 through 12 who are enrolled in their school’s music programs. At camp, students will participate in band, chorus, guitar, or orchestra at the appropriate grade level. In addition to large group rehearsals, students will participate in enrichment classes and receive instruction to enhance their music performance skills. All of the musical ensembles will perform at a public concert in the outdoor amphitheater at Oregon Ridge Park on the evening on Thursday, June 29.
When: Wednesday, June 21 – Thursday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.
Where: Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Rd., 21236Contact: Shane Jensen, 443.809.4024Parent University Workshop: Youth Mental Health First Aid
What: Youth Mental Health First Aid is a free 8-hour training workshop sponsored by BCPS Parent University, BCPS Office of Health Services, and Baltimore County Family Navigator Services. The training will provide participants with information and skills to identify and respond to children and adolescents with symptoms that may indicate a mental health concern. Please register by emailing Karen Heinrich. When & Where:
Wednesday, June 21, & Thursday, June 22, from 8:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Eastern Tech High School, 1100 Mace Ave., 21221
Thursday, June 22, & Friday, June 23, from 8:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Catonsville Middle School Library, 2301 Edmondson Ave., 21228
Monday, June 26, & Tuesday, June 27, from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Cockeysville Middle School Library, 10401 Greenside Dr., 21036
Want to teach for BCPS? Come to our Summer Job Fair!
What: Baltimore County Public Schools, the 25th largest school system in the nation, is looking for outstanding teachers to join its team. Teachers in all fields are welcome, but the system especially seeks candidates interested in teaching: secondary math and science, career and technology education, English language arts, world languages, special education (secondary math, English, and science), and English for Speakers of Other Languages. Occupational therapists also are needed. Each candidate should complete an application before the job fair. Candidates should bring to the job fair copies of their resumes, Praxis scores, and teaching certificates. This job fair is designed for candidates who have not already been screened. When: Wednesday, June 28, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: West Towson Elementary School, 6914 N. Charles St., 21204Contact: Dr. Roger Plunkett, 443.809.7870Pleasant Plains Panther Express to deliver free books and games
What: Pleasant Plains Elementary School wants to be sure that its students and families have plenty of fun and educational things to do this summer so….The Panther Express (from Pleasant Plains Elementary School) will be making stops in the neighborhood to share free books, mathematics games, and sports equipment to students and their families. The community is invited to come and hang out with favorite teachers and staff members. The Panther Express even has books for adults and babies. No one will be turned away or leave empty handed! Pleasant Plains thanks its many supporters who have donated to this project including MECU of Baltimore and the Pleasant Plains PTA. The BCPS Parentmobile will accompany the Panther Express on some stops.
When & Where: Wednesday, July 19
5:30 – 6 p.m. at
- The playground on Acorn Circle, in Courthouse Square Apartments (1112 Ivywood Ln., 21286)
- Loch Raven Recreation Center, 1801 Glen Keith Blvd, 21234 (near Loch Raven Village) and 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. at
- The parking lot at Lowe’s, 1400 Taylor Ave., 21234
- Playground on Putty Hill Ave. near Northview and Edgedale Roads
Tickets on sale now for BCPS Day at the Yard
What: You can buy your tickets now to join us for the BCPS Day at the Yard on Sunday, Aug. 20 at 1:35 p.m. The Orioles will be playing the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and after the game, children ages 4 -14 are invited to participate in Kids Run the Bases (courtesy Weis Markets). Tickets range from $15 - $50 each and must be purchased online. Five dollars from every ticket sold will benefit the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools. Highlights of the day will include the presentation of colors by the Milford Mill Academy Color Guard, led by Major Luke Wright; the National Anthem being sung by the Owings Mills High School Choir; and a performance of “God Bless America” by four members of the Owings Mills choir. For more about upcoming Back to School Involves You, Too! events, visit the BCPS website, and look on social media for #Back2BCPS.
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BCPS to honor its school volunteers at Volunteer of the Year event
What: School volunteers from across Baltimore County will be honored for their outstanding contributions to Baltimore County Public Schools and its students. In addition to recognizing each excellent volunteer at this gala breakfast, the BCPS Volunteer of the Year finalists and winner will be announced. The event will be emceed by Jordan Wilson, a 2017 Hereford High School graduate and 2016-2017 president of Baltimore County Student Councils, and Jake Turner, a Grade 10 student at Hereford High and the 2017-2018 BCSC president. Speakers at the event will be Edward J. Gilliss, Esq., chair of the Board of Education of Baltimore County; Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance; and Alison Vogrin, director of RSVP for the Baltimore County Department of Aging. Two student groups from Sudbrook Magnet Middle School – the Jazz Ensemble and Sudbrook Swingers – will perform.
When: Monday, June 12, 2017, from 9 – 11 a.m.
Where: Martin’s Valley Mansion
594 Cranbrook Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
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All Baltimore County schools to close three hours early for students on next-to-last day and last day
TOWSON, MD. –. The 2016-2017 school calendar has been revised. On Monday, June 12, 2017, all schools will close 3 hours early for students. This is a change for high schools, which were originally scheduled to be in session a full day. On Tuesday, June 13, 2017, all schools will close 3 hours early for students as scheduled.
The full schedule for the final days of school will be as follows:
- Friday, June 9– All schools will provide a full day of classes. It will be the last day of classes for Preschool-3 and PreKindergarten students.
- Monday, June 12– All schools will close three hours early for students..
- Tuesday, June 13– Final day of classes for all students. All schools will close three hours early for students.
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