What: BCPS Chief Academic Officer Pat Lawton will join families, teachers and friends in saying farewell to 27 students and four educators headed to China as part of the school system’s China Cultural Exchange program. The educators who will accompany the BCPS students are Spanish teacher Erin Confair and guidance counselor Alastair Palmer of Loch Raven High School, Spanish teacher Pam Flynn of Owings Mills High School and English teacher Jennifer Meehan of Towson High School. The group will return to Baltimore County on Monday, July 8.
When: Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 7:15 - 7:45 a.m.
The bus is scheduled to leave at 7:45 a.m. to take students to Dulles Airport.Where: Baltimore County Public Schools Headquarters
Educational Support Services Building
Parking lot
6901 Charles Street
Towson, Maryland 21204Background: Baltimore County Public Schools has had a China Cultural Exchange program with Tie Yi School in Xi’an, China, since the 2006–2007 school year. It is now open to students in 12 high schools in all areas of the county. Numerous past participants in the program are now in college studying Chinese language, Asian studies, international business and diplomacy. Three of the five BCPS students who were part of the first cohort in 2007 have gone back to study and/or work there.
The BCPS students leaving for China on May 18 are:
Dulaney High School
Andrew Abell
Amanda Bilger
Laura Hillard
Kalie Paranzino
Ashley Schwanebeck
Emilia Waters Hereford High School
Margaret Ebacher-Rini
Forrest Guyton
Connie Powell
Kalliopi Somis
Robert VanHuizen Kenwood High School
Michael Fox
Tearra Randall Loch Raven High School
William Jones Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts
Ty'jayh Elliott Perry Hall High School
Kevin Duong Pikesville High School
Jason Meeker
Ilona Nakshun Randallstown High School
Carl Hite
Elizabeth Owolabi
Danielle Youmbi Towson High School
John Booher
Matthew Hayden
Saryu Rajbhandari
Jennifer Yabut
Tiffany Zhang
Maki Zylstra
While in China, BCPS students will be staying with the families of Chinese students who stayed with their families earlier this spring. 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 physical education.
The 2013 journey of BCPS’ students and teachers to China will be captured on a travel blog available to the public at http://blog.travelpod.com/members/bcpschina. Also found at the same Web address is a blog from earlier delegations.
Chinese is one of the world languages offered at five BCPS middle schools and 12 high schools: Hereford, Perry Hall, Ridgely, Windsor Mill and Woodlawn middle schools and Dulaney, Eastern Technical, Hereford, Kenwood, Loch Raven, Owings Mills, Patapsco, Perry Hall, Pikesville, Randallstown, Towson and Woodlawn high schools.
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Team BCPS says bon voyage as students depart for China
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Baltimore County’s AVID seniors to be honored: The 408 seniors include a Dell Scholar and the student member of the State Board of Education
What: During a special ceremony, 408 Baltimore County Public Schools high school seniors will be honored for their successful completion of the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. The event will feature remarks from BCPS Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance, Community College of Baltimore County President Dr. Sandra Kurtinitis, several AVID students and Regan Farley, a member of the BCPS AVID Class of 2008 and Lincoln University Class of 2012.When: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Where: The Community College of Baltimore County - Catonsville
L Building – The Athletic and Wellness Center
800 South Rolling Road
Catonsville, MD 21228
Background: AVID is an international program that accelerates the academic progress of students in the “academic middle” and prepares these students for college.
Thus far, 98.8 percent of 2013 AVID class members have been accepted into four-year colleges, and they report earning more than $15.4 million in scholarships. New Town High School has the highest single-school scholarship total in program history at $4.8 million. New Town senior Ebe Inegbenebor, who also distinguished herself by serving as the student member of the Maryland State Board of Education, set an individual record with scholarship offers totaling $1.4 million.
Four other high schools have topped the $1 million scholarship mark for AVID students: Kenwood, Patapsco, Pikesville and Towson.
Among the BCPS AVID scholarship recipients is Parkville High School senior Zahara Kazmi, who was named one of only 303 national Dell Scholars for the Class of 2013. The honor includes a $20,000 college scholarship along with mentoring, computer technology, a summer orientation, an online community for mentoring and peer interaction, and other support. Funded by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, the program serves students who have completed approved college readiness programs.
This school year, 2,236 BCPS students participated in AVID at 22 high schools and eight middle schools. 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; 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; and career goal planning.
Data shows 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.
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Educators honored at Chamber of Commerce Awards for Excellence ceremony
TOWSON, MD. – The Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce honored 60 Baltimore County Public Schools teachers and presented 11 educators with awards during its May 13 Awards for Excellence in Education ceremony and dinner at Martin’s West.
Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance presented the event’s keynote address and congratulated the nominees, who were welcomed by Chamber of Commerce President Keith Scott. The winners, in area and level categories, were chosen from educators across Baltimore County who were nominated by students, principals, colleagues, parents, and community members. The nominees represented 37 BCPS schools.
The five geographical area winners were:
- Southwest – Carrie Hill (Catonsville Middle School)
- Northwest – Fiona Coulter (Winand Elementary School)
- Central – Michele Lansinger (West Towson Elementary School)
- Northeast – Mary Ellen Pluemer (Pine Grove Middle School)
- Southeast – Rachel Jennings (General John Stricker Middle School)
- Elementary school – Terri Mohr (West Towson Elementary School)
- Middle school – Mike Maiste (Pine Grove Middle School)
- High school – Bethany Elliott (Eastern Technical High School)
- Special education – Sara Prymas (Westowne Elementary School)
- Special area – Linda DeCarlo (Franklin Elementary School)
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Rising seniors invited to participate in new BCPS College Application Boot Camp: Free program to offer assistance with applications, essays, and financial aid
TOWSON, MD. – For high school seniors, the excitement about nearing graduation is often tempered by the uncertainty about whether they will be accepted by and be able to afford the colleges of their choice.
To provide additional support to the Baltimore County Public Schools Class of 2014, the Office of School Counseling is launching a new Senior College Application Boot Camp.
The free “boot camp,” open to all BCPS rising seniors, will review a range of topics including the common application, essay preparation, NCAA eligibility, selective admissions, applications to military academies, state scholarships and other financial aid. Guest speakers will include representatives of Georgetown and Tufts universities.
The boot camp will be held Monday, June 24, through Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at Loch Raven High School, 1212 Cowpens Avenue in Towson. On Monday and Tuesday, boot camp hours will be 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. On Wednesday, when the focus will be on scholarships and financial aid, parents will be invited to join their sons and daughters at the boot camp, and the hours that day will be from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Rising seniors who plan to attend the free boot camp should register, before the last day of school, with their school counselors.
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Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Fair showcases student knowledge, creativity: 104 elementary schools represented at 10th annual extravaganza
What: Baltimore County Public Schools is hosting its 10th annual Elementary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Fair featuring entrants from 104 Baltimore County elementary schools. The day-long exposition will showcase the best science displays from elementary students across the school district as well as a variety of presentations. The STEM Fair will present 200 projects from 226 entrants, while another 385 third-grade students – making up 98 teams – will compete in the Safe Racer Challenge portion of the event. An awards presentation will take place at the end of the fair.
When: Friday, May 17
- 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.: Two Safe Racer competitions
- 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Three Safe Racer competitions
- 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Judging of projects
- 1:45 – 3 p.m.: Activities and presentations for fair participants
- 3 – 3:45 p.m.: Fair open to the public
- 4 p.m. : Awards ceremony
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Board of Education of Baltimore County to Meet on Tuesday, May 21
TOWSON, MD— The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold a work session on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Board work sessions are held for receiving reports, conducting in-depth reviews of school program(s), and developing and discussing Board policy.
The Board will meet in open session at approximately 5:00 p.m. to discuss items of interest to Board members. The Board will then move immediately to a closed session. The Board will reconvene to begin its work session at approximately 6:30 p.m. Representatives of stakeholder groups and members of the public have the opportunity to speak at Board work sessions. Stakeholder group representatives and members of the public who wish to address the Board are asked to sign up between 5:00 p.m. and 6:25 p.m. outside of the Board's meeting room.
The meeting(s) will be held in the ESS Building, Room 114, on the Greenwood Campus, 6901 Charles Street, in Towson. The public is welcome to attend and observe all of the Board's open sessions.
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Symposium to showcase yearlong independent research by BCPS high school students: 25 projects by students at seven schools to be featured
What: The first BCPS Student Research Symposium will feature presentations and poster sessions showcasing the results of yearlong independent research projects conducted by 25 students from Dundalk, Eastern Technical, Loch Raven, Parkville, Perry Hall, Randallstown and Towson high schools. At the public event, students will share their research projects either by presentation or poster session.When:Thursday, May 16, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Presentations will be given at 7:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.
Poster sessions will be held from 7:45 – 8:15 p.m.
Where: Eastern Technical High School
1100 Mace Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21221Background: Students in Grades 10-12 from seven high schools were invited to apply to participate in the BCPS independent research course and were selected based on applications, interviews and their commitment to their research topics. School staff helped students identify research mentors to work with them throughout the year as they explored their issues of interest, conducted literature reviews, developed research proposals, engaged subject-specific research, and developed conclusions and presentations about their findings.
A list of students and their topics follows:
Presentations
Mina Al-Salihi, Eastern Technical High School Effect of mutations in the Fig4 gene on Lysosomal accumulation in the nervous system of Drosophila melanogaster.Chloe Gudmundsson, Eastern Technical High School Why is Maximilian Godefroy, the architect of Battle Monument, not well-recognized for his architecture?Himadri Patel, Eastern Technical High School Is osteopontin (OPN) expression associated with neuronal / axonal degeneration in HIV - associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND)?Drew Wagner, Loch Raven High School LearnChief - Innovative Learning Solutions – Developing a tool to help students and teachers collaborate and share material and knowledge with their peers Kayleigh Harper, Parkville High School In the Face of Change: Photography in the Era of Instagram Shakira Rollins, Parkville High School How dreams and memory are relatedAjay V. Mahesh, Perry Hall High School Evaluation of Dose Reduction and Image Quality in CT Using Sinogram-Affirmed Iterative Reconstruction (SAFIRE): Can the combination of SAFIRE and other radiation reducing techniques further reduce radiation but maintain acceptable image quality?Caitlin Seluzicki, Perry Hall High School The Impact of Music on Cognition in Alzheimer's PatientsEd Fullerton, Towson High School To determine if Carl von Clausewitz's dictums from his essay “On War” still apply to armed conflicts, both conventional and irregular, given the massive changes in technology and the rise of non-state actors. Helen Galvin Ross, Towson High School The Acquisition of Clitic Pronouns in L1 French-Speaking Children: An Algebraic AnalysisSepalika Wijeratne, Towson High School Captivating the Captivated: An Enrichment Program for Zoo Animals – to find a method to decrease the prevalence of the unnatural and unhealthy behavior by animals in captivity.Poster sessions
Rachel Clayton, Dundalk High School How does violence in the media desensitize the viewing audience?Dayjana Gilyard, Dundalk High School What impact do video games have on a child with ADHD? Alexandra Vettel, Dundalk High School Does the USA Patriot Act go against the Constitution? Is it too extreme?Kathleen Carino, Eastern Technical High School How does stress relate to academic performance?Chiamaka Ekwenazu, Eastern Technical High School Inherited Genetic Modification and its Potential Effects on Genetic Diversity of the Human RaceBryan Ateo-an, Parkville High School Human Mechanization. Is the human body obsolete? What are the moral issues involved in the use of mechanical body parts? Sierra Slide, Parkville High School DNA Analysis: How DNA is able to tell us so much about a human beingBrenna Washington, Parkville High School Combination Treatment Methods for DepressionDaniel Ertel, Perry Hall High School Supplemental Educational Services in No Child Left Behind and their value in raising academic achievement levels in Baltimore County Public SchoolsMegan Lineweaver, Perry Hall High School Northern Snakeheads in the Potomac River and the Control Efforts Being UsedCole Charyszyn, Randallstown High School Marijuana Versus Tobacco: Why is One Legal While One Isn’t? What are the Benefits to Society of Legalizing Marijuana? Isaac Colbert, Randallstown High School Economic Benefits of Educating Youth on Diabetes PreventionMarcus McCall, Randallstown High School Educational Strategies for Assisting Students Who Have Personal Obstacles Which Hinder LearningMallori Reed, Randallstown High School How has gentrification in Baltimore City affected street art?↧
Magnet Schools of America Recognizes BCPS for Regional Excellence: Schools, staff only in state to be honored at national conference
TOWSON, MD. – Magnet Schools of America (MSA) bestowed state and regional awards of excellence on two Baltimore County public magnet schools and two BCPS educators at their national conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, last week.
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet School and Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts were the only schools in Maryland to receive the 2013 Schools of Excellence award. MSA’s top school honor recognizes institutions that demonstrate a high commitment to academic standards, curriculum innovation, diversity efforts, specialized teaching staffs, and parent and community involvement.
Cromwell Valley Elementary Principal Darlene Morrison was named the Magnet Schools of America 2013 Principal of the Year for region III, which encompasses Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington D.C. Southwest Academy teacher Kimberly Miller is the 2013 Teacher of the Year for region III. In receiving their awards, both women were recognized for their outstanding school leadership, excellence in academic achievement, and promotion of equity, diversity and academic excellence at their schools.
“We take pride in the academic quality and accessibility of our magnet schools,” said BCPS Superintendent S. Dallas Dance. “For our programs and staff to be recognized as among the best in the country is a great win not only for them and their students, but for all of Team BCPS.”
The awards were given at the Magnet Schools of America Conference held May 5 – 8, 2013, in Tulsa, Okla. Photos are available by request.
For more information on BCPS’s magnet programs, go to http://bit.ly/14nlQyf.
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BCPS to hold commencements May 23 – June 6 : 7,000 students to graduate at 29 ceremonies
TOWSON, MD. – Approximately 7,000 students will graduate from Baltimore County public high schools at 29 commencement ceremonies being held May 23 through June 6, 2013.
Graduation ceremonies are open to the media; friends, family and other members of the public may attend by invitation. Contact schools directly for more information on tickets or ceremony locations.
The complete graduation schedule is listed below and available online at http://bit.ly/16awQ6Q.
- Alternative Education and Evening High Schools: 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, Loch Raven High School
- Battle Monument School: 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, Battle Monument High School
- Catonsville High School: 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
- Chesapeake High School: 4 p.m., Monday, June 3, Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) - Essex
- Dulaney High School: 7 p.m., Thursday, May 30, Towson University
- Dundalk High School: 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, CCBC – Essex
- Eastern Technical High School: 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, UMBC
- Franklin High School: 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, McDaniel College
- George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology: 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, Carver Center
- Hereford High School: 8 p.m., Friday, May 24, Towson University
- Kenwood High School: 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, CCBC – Essex
- Lansdowne High School: 7 p.m., Thursday, May 30, UMBC
- Loch Raven High School: 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, Towson University
- Maiden Choice School: 1 p.m., Thursday, June 6, Maiden Choice High School
- Milford Mill Academy: 9 a.m., Saturday, June 1, Towson University
- New Town High School: 7 p.m., Thursday, June 6, Towson University
- Overlea High School: 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, Towson University
- Owings Mills High School: 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, McDaniel College
- Parkville High School: 9 a.m., Sunday, June 2, Towson University
- Patapsco High School and Center for Arts: 2 p.m., Sunday, June 2, Towson University
- Perry Hall High School: 7 p.m., Friday, May 31, Towson University
- Pikesville High School: 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, Towson University
- Randallstown High School: 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, Towson University
- Ridge Ruxton School: 12:30 p.m., Thursday, June 6, Ridge Ruxton High School
- Sollers Point Technical High School: 7 p.m., Thursday, May 23, Dundalk Middle School
- Sparrows Point High School: 7 p.m., Monday, June 3, CCBC - Essex
- Towson High School: 2 p.m., Saturday, June 1, Towson University
- Western School of Technology: 1 p.m., Monday, June 3, Towson University
- Woodlawn High School: 4 p.m., Friday, May 31, Coppin State University
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Competition is fierce – and growing – at 3rd Annual BCPS Chess Championship: More than 170 students from 38 schools participated
TOWSON—For the third year, scores of Baltimore County Public School students opted to forgo a spring Saturday and match wits at the annual BCPS Chess Championship held recently at Cockeysville Middle School.
Thirty students and nine teams received trophies as the top competitors in the systemwide tournament on April 27. This year's competition saw a larger number of students than ever compete – more than 170 students from 38 schools took part in the championship. Highlights of the day may be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ_NkSLS-Go.
“The numbers have grown each year, especially in the high school division,” said Cockeysville Middle science teacher Glenn Segal, who assists with the competition. “We also have several more schools ready to come on board next year.”
The countywide competition has grown from 110 chess competitors in 2011 to 130 last year to 174 in 2013.
In team competition on the high school level, the squad from Dulaney High School took first place. Team members are Rex Ledesma, Steven Zhang, Steven Han, Sai Alur and Michelle Ko. Taking second place was the Hereford High team (Elijah Giuliano, Peter Consalvi, Derek Bierly, Max Cooper and Jon Luckin) followed by Pikesville High’s team (Nate Feldman, Ron Boger, Daniel Schwartz, Max Tsirstan and Trayvon McClinton) placing third.
At the middle school level, Cockeysville’s team ranked first for the third year in a row. Its members are Nate Huynh, Ryan Anton, Harshil Patel, J.P. Martinez and Fanglin Ding. The team from Stemmers Run Middle School (Gage Flannery, Uma Kokilepersaud, Sean Myrick, Cameron Zunt and Joshua Feeheley) placed second, and in third place was Dumbarton Middle School (Zachary Jablow, Erik Libao, Kyle Sulkowski, Leo Sheingate and Indraneel Massie).
The group from Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet School captured first place at the elementary school level, with members Maverick Irwin, Ben Beegan, Alexa Aquino, Johannes Qian and Cole Bradford. Ranked second was Essex Elementary (Gage Weir, David Shannon, Hunter Cannon, Stephen Burton and Noah Graham), while Timonium Elementary School (Gregory Borisov, Anthony Granruth, Ben Kist, Evan Cantemiry and Jeremy Tiam) finished third.
In individual play, the top three finishers in the high school division were Steven Zhang of Dulaney High School, Rex Ledesma of Dulaney High School, and Max Strasnick of Catonsville High School.
In the middle school division, Gage Flannery of Stemmers Run Middle School topped all competitors, followed by Nate Huynh of Cockeysville Middle School in second and Zach Jablow of Dumbarton Middle in third.
Among elementary school players, Maverick Irwin of Cromwell Valley Elementary finished first, followed by Gage Weir of Essex Elementary and Cole Bradford of Cromwell Valley.
Top unranked individual winners, by grade level, were Max Cooper of Hereford High School, Cameron Engles of Crossroads Center and Xander Smith of Wellwood International Elementary School.
Schools that participated in the tournament were Carney, Cromwell, Essex, Fifth District, Joppa View, Orems, Powhatan, Sparks, Stoneleigh, Timonium and Wellwood International elementary schools; Arbutus, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Crossroads Center, Dumbarton, Hereford, Lansdowne, Loch Raven, Parkville, Ridgely, Sparrows Point and Stemmers Run middle schools; and Catonsville, Chesapeake, Crossroads Center, Dulaney, Dundalk, Eastern Technical, Hereford, Loch Raven, Milford Mill Academy, Owings Mills, Parkville, Pikesville, Towson, Western School of Technology, and Woodlawn high schools.
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BCPS News Tips – May 18 - 25, 2013: Activities, events and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Saturday, May 18
BCPS students, teachers begin 2-month exchange trip to China
What: Thirty-one BCPS students and teachers begin the capstone experience to the school system’s Chinese language students as they depart Baltimore County for a two-month visit to Xi’an, China. The full-immersion experience in Chinese language and culture is part of the BCPS preparation for our students to compete globally and to gain fluency in Mandarin Chinese.
When: Students and chaperones meet at 7:15 a.m.; the group departs for Dulles Airport at 7:45 a.m.Where: ESS parking lot, Greenwood campus, 6901 N. Charles St., TowsonContact: Peggy Johnson or Debbie Wilson-Matusky, 410.887.6756BCPS to host 10th annual countywide STEM Fair
What: Baltimore County Public Schools elementary students from across the school district will present their science projects during the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fair When: Judging of projects begins at 10 a.m., followed by a day of activities, demonstrations and presentations through the day. An awards ceremony begins at about 4 p.m.Where: Parkville High School, 2600 Putty Hill Rd., ParkvilleContact: George Newberry, 410.887.4251Sunday, May 19
County music teachers to perform benefit concert for Kids Helping Hopkins
What: The BCPS music office will sponsor a teachers’ concert to benefit the Kids Helping Hopkins program. The concert will feature the Baltimore County Music Educators Wind Symphony, a 44-piece concert band, who will perform a variety of compositions by British composer Philip Spark, American composer Richard Saucedo, a tango by Ryan George and a selection with an Egyptian flavor by John Mackey called “Strange Humors,” among others. The suggestion donation is $5 for adults, $3 for students.
When: 4 p.m., Sunday, May 19 Where: Owings Mills High School, 124 Tollgate Road, Owings MillsContact: Stephen Miles, 410.887.4024Monday, May 20
Wheelchair basketball team visits Mars Estates Elementary’s Diversity Day
What: Mars Estates Elementary School will celebrate Diversity Day with a visit from the Ravens’ Basketball team, a competitive recreational wheelchair squad for physically impaired adults and youth. The event also will feature stories and art, and the event will end with an awards ceremony.
When: Please contact the school for specific event times on Monday, May 20 Where: Mars Estates Elementary School, 1500 E. Homberg Avenue, EssexContact: Sharon Cochran, 410.887.0154Tuesday, May 21
Baltimore Highlands Elementary School to say “Thank you!” to volunteers
What: Baltimore Highlands Elementary School will say "Thank You" to all of its school volunteers with a Volunteer Tea led by Principal Brian Williams.When: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 21 Where: Baltimore Highlands Elementary School, 4200 Annapolis Rd., LansdowneContact: Bridget Bradham, 410.887.0919G. W. Carver Center celebrates senior art with weekly exhibition
What: Each Tuesday, senior visual arts students at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology exhibit their work in special exhibitions that are similar to graduation ceremonies. This final exhibition of the year will feature student works, refreshments provided by the artist families, and sales of art on display. When: 6 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 21; artwork on display until Friday, May 24
Where: George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Rd., TowsonContact: Karen Steele, 410.887.2775Pinewood Elementary School hosts breakfast to thank volunteers
What: Pinewood Elementary School will host a Volunteer Breakfast to thank those volunteers who have given their time and talents during the course of the year. In support of the school’s “green” initiatives, there will be a PowerPoint presentation of creative “thank you” slides playing continuously during breakfast. Gifts of two books have been bought and donated to the school library in honor of the 2012-13 volunteers.
When: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 21
Where: Pinewood Elementary School, 200 Rickswood Rd., TimoniumContact: Helen Stuart or Franchesca Brown, 410.887.7663Randallstown High School athlete to receive Allied Sports Scholarship
What: BCPS Office of Athletics staff will present the first Brittney Reese Allied Sports Scholarship to Quincy Jennings of Randallstown High School at a ceremony. The scholarship will be given annually to a senior student-athlete in the Allied Sports Program who has participated in at least two allied sports and has demonstrated outstanding character, sportsmanship and the values of the Allied Sports Program. Brittney Reese, current Olympic Gold Medalist in the women’s long jump, and former Woodlawn High School track coach Mark Pryor co-created the scholarship.
When: 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 21 Where: Randallstown High School, 4000 Offutt Rd., RandallstownContact: Michael Sye, Lynette Mitzel or Brad Kressman, 410.887.2328Wednesday, May 22
Seventh District Elementary School present a program of thanks to volunteers
What: Seventh District Elementary School students and staff will host a breakfast to celebrate the school’s volunteers. The breakfast will be followed by student performances, including songs, poems and instrumental music. To conclude the program, a drawing will be held to distribute gift cards donated by the staff.
When: Please contact the school for specific times on Wednesday, May 22 Where: Seventh District Elementary School, 20300 York Rd., ParktonContact: Glenda Carman or Leslie Brooks, 410.887.1902“Guys in Ties, Girls in Pearls” Day stresses parent finery at Kingsville Elementary School
What: The final “Guys in Ties, Girls in Pearls” Day at Kingsville Elementary School will see parents of Amy DeNike’s Grade 3 class dress in their finest clothes to join their children for lunch. Once a month, all Kingsville Elementary School students have been encouraged to dress in their finest clothes and demonstrate good manners and kindness.
When: 12:20 – 12:50 p.m., Wednesday, May 22
Where: Kingsville Elementary School, 7300 Sunshine Ave., KingsvilleContact: Amy DeNike or Susan Felts, 410.887.5949Thursday, May 23
Books and Breakfast kick off the day at Lutherville Lab Magnet School
What: With the donation of a new or gently used children’s book, students and parents can share a light breakfast and a showcase of Lutherville Lab’s student musicians at the school’s annual “Books and Breakfast” event. All books will be donated to the Baltimore Reads program. After breakfast, participants will see performances from kindergarten students, the Grade 3 chorus, Grade 3 recorders, a Readers’ Theater featuring students in Grades 4 and 5, and the school’s steel drum band.
When: 7:45 a.m., Thursday, May 23 Where: Lutherville Laboratory Magnet School, 1700 N. York Rd., LuthervilleContact: Judy Henderson or Steve Buettner, 410.887.7800Milbrook Elementary School to host spring concert
What: Milbrook Elementary School will host its spring concert. The Grade 5 band and orchestra will each play three selections, including "Let's Go Band" by Albert Ahronheim and "Fiddlin' Tune" by Linda Bange. The Grade 3 and Grade 4 choruses will sing a patriotic song, a song from "Annie," a jazz piece, and a folk song in Spanish. A school concert will precede the public concert later in the day. When: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, May 23 Where: Milbrook Elementary School, 4300 Crest Heights Rd., PikesvilleContact: Elizabeth Curtiss or Jacyln Bryant, 410.887.1225What do you want to do? Pine Grove Middle School hosts 3rd Career Fair
What: Pine Grove Middle School will host its third annual Career Fair featuring professionals from dozens of careers and businesses. Each student is assigned with gathering information from at least seven of the careers represented at the fair. Visitors will include a police officer, registered nurse, attorney, chemistry professor, fisheries biologist, social worker, mechanical engineer and accountant, to name a few. When: 7:30 – 11 a.m., Thursday, May 23
Where: Pine Grove Middle School, 9200 Old Harford Rd., ParkvilleContact: Dorienne Plait or Sandra Reid, 410.887.5270Evening of fine arts awaiting Pinewood Elementary School guests
What: Guests to Pinewood Elementary School will be able to enjoy two spring concerts and an art show during an evening of fine arts on display. One concert will feature Grade 4 chorus and recorder performances, while the second concert features the Grade 5 band, orchestra and chorus performing everything from Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” and Mussorgsky’s “Great Gate at Kiev” to Goyte’s “Somebody That I Used to Know.” At the same time, art work will be on display from the majority of students in grades K-5, including a large ceramic sculpture display in the front lobby and paintings, drawings and printmaking work throughout the hallways.
When: Concerts begin at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., while the art show runs from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., all on Thursday, May 23.
Where: Pinewood Elementary School, 200 Rickswood Rd., TimoniumContact: Helen Stuart or Franchesca Brown, 410.887.7663Friday, May 24
Annual Career Fair at Western School of Technology designed to provide employment opportunities
What: Western School of Technology’s annual career fair provides the magnet school’s juniors and seniors an opportunity to interview with potential employers, college and university representatives and U.S. Armed Forces representatives.
When: 9 a.m. – 12 noon, Friday, May 24
Where: Western School of Technology and Environmental Science, 100 Kenwood Ave., CatonsvilleContact: Sheila H. Bragg, 410.887.0840Victory Villa Elementary School celebrates 70 years!
What: Victory Villa Elementary School will celebrate its 70th anniversary with festivities including a variety of guest speakers, fun events and activities, the opening of a time capsule from 1988, and the placing of a new time capsule. When: 1 p.m., Friday, May 24Where: Victory Villa Elementary School, 500 Compass Rd., Middle River Contact: Marge Roberts, 410-887-0184
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Wellwood International students earn top ranks in National French Contest: 43 BCPS students achieve top 10 point scores on French literacy exam
TOWSON, MD. – Wellwood International School students Gian Beritela of Sparks and Antonio Kuebler of Pikesville edged out more than 300 of their peers to earn first place in the 2013 Le Grand Concours, the national French literacy and comprehension contest sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF).
Beritela, a grade 4 student, and Kuebler, a grade 3 student, tied for the highest score in the contest’s level 3A exam. Only one other student across the country achieved the same score.
“The contest enables our students to be part of a global community of learners, to immerse themselves in culture and to develop confidence in their skills,” said Karen Kuebler, the president of the Maryland Chapter of AATF. “The fact that we consistently boast some of the best French students in the nation is a testament to our dedicated teachers and our commitment to language learning.”
Le Grand Concours offers seven levels of competition for students in grades 1 through 12. Using written and verbal exams, each level tests progressively more advanced skills in French listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Students who earn the top 10 point scores on the exams are ranked in order of the point score achieved (rank 1 equals the top point score, rank 2 equals the second highest point score, etc.). This year, more than 95,000 students participated in the contest; less than 15% achieved top 10 point scores.
More than 40 Baltimore County Public Schools students placed in this year’s competition. In addition to Wellwood, students from Ridgely Middle School, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School and Dulaney High School also placed. The winners receive plaques and French learning tools.
The full list of BCPS rankings is below. For more information, go to http://www.frenchteachers.org/concours/.Rank 1 - Gold
Gian Beritela, Wellwood International School, level 3A
Antonio Kuebler, Wellwood International School, level 3ARank 2 - Silver
Matilde Cascella, Ridgely Middle School, level 1A
Veronica Chen, Ridgely Middle School, level 1A
Julia Clark, Ridgely Middle School, level 1A
Tirzah Khan, Ridgely Middle School, level 1ARank 3 - Silver
Alessia Cusick, Wellwood International School, level 3A
Alex Ozbolt, Ridgely Middle School, level 1A
Emma Walz, Ridgely Middle School, level 1ARank 4 - Bronze
Carina Beritela, Wellwood International School, level 3A
Catherine Cusick, Wellwood International School, level 3A
Emilee King, Wellwood International School, level 3A
Timoteo Gutierrez, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, level 2A
Kimani Pope, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, level 1B
Jason Fontelieu, Ridgely Middle School, level 1A
Samuel Silver, Ridgely Middle School, level 1ARank 5 - Bronze
David Sennaar, Wellwood International School, level 3A
Casey Jervier, Ridgely Middle School, level 1ARank 6 - Bronze
Jessica Lobell, Wellwood International School, level 3B
Rachel Broemmelsiek, Ridgely Middle School, level 1ARank 7 - Bronze
Kaya Smith, Wellwood International School, level 3B
Laila Gaynor, Wellwood International School, level 3A
Yasmeena Fakhouri, Ridgely Middle School, level 1A
Joodh Waleedh, Ridgely Middle School, level 1ARank 8 - Bronze
Cameron Isaacs, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, level 2B
Melany Du Bois, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, level 2A
Alejandro Arbelaez, Ridgely Middle School, level 1A
Erika Gonzales, Ridgely Middle School, level 1A
Sydnee Inzar, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, level 1ARank 9 - Bronze
Gabriel Barksdale, Wellwood International School, level 3A
Lisa Tang, Dulaney High School, level 5A
Monali Saraf, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, level 3A
Morgan Peck, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, level 2B
Hager Abassi, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, level 2A
Julia Gould, Ridgely Middle School, level 1A
Jennifer Peterson, Ridgely Middle School, level 1A
Ellen Tait, Ridgely Middle School, level 1ARank 10 - Bronze
Samantha Ramirez, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, level 2A
Louida Gutierrez, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, level 1A
Dianaa Liepinya, Ridgely Middle School, level 1A
Calvin Penaflor, Ridgely Middle School, level 1A
Glenn Marie Salas, Ridgely Middle School, level 1A
Megan Zhang, Ridgely Middle School, level 1A
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Public hearing scheduled for FY 2015 BCPS capital budget
What: The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold a public hearing in order to seek comment on the capital budget for fiscal year 2015. When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, beginning at 7 p.m.
Public sign-up begins at 6:00 p.m. Those individuals who are unable to address the Board during the public hearing are welcome to provide written comments to the Board of Education. Any correspondence should be forwarded to the Board office at Greenwood no later than Friday, June 14, 2013. Where: Baltimore County Public Schools Administrative Offices
Room 114, ESS Building
Greenwood Campus
6901 Charles Street, Towson 21204
(From the Beltway, take exit 25 (Charles Street) south approximately one mile to the entrance to Greenwood, BCPS headquarters, on the left.)
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MD Department of Education certifies first biomedical program in Baltimore County schools: PLTW program provides hands-on instruction at Overlea High
TOWSON, MD— The Maryland Department of Education (MDE) has fully certified Overlea High School’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) biomedical science program, paving the way for new curriculum and funding opportunities to support the program’s innovative coupling of hands-on and academic instruction in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) areas.
Overlea is the first school in Baltimore County to have a fully-certified PLTW biomedical science program. The national STEM education program engages students in hands-on activity, project and problem-based learning experiences as well as professional mentorships and workplace experiences to aid in career preparation. PLTW has been touted by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as a model of success for new career and technical education.
“This program is a great example of using innovation to meet a key academic need—training students in the critical STEM shortage areas,” BCPS Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance said. “I hope to see additional schools achieve certification as we continue to improve our STEM curriculum.”
In order to become certified, schools must meet specific program requirements for teacher training and selection; instruction and curriculum; classroom equipment and software; and school leadership and support. Overlea High School Science Department Chair Natasha Wilson initiated the certification process in the spring of 2012. MDE officials granted certification this month during the second of two site visits.
Certification will enable students in the program to receive college recognition (including credits, scholarships and admission preference) for completing PLTW courses. It will also allow for increased professional development and funding opportunities for the program and its educators.
In addition to high school biomedical science courses, Project Lead the Way also offers project-based engineering courses for high schools and middle schools. For more information about PLTW, go to http://www.pltw.org.
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BCPS to honor class of 2013 service-learning leaders
TOWSON, MD. – While all Maryland students are required to complete at least 75 service-learning hours before graduation, many Baltimore County Public Schools students far exceed this minimum requirement – earning as many as 7,500 hours.
The following students have earned the commendable distinction of being the top service-learning leaders at their schools:
Alternative Education and Evening High Schools: La'Quan Shelmann
Catonsville High School: Samantha Fitzpatrick
Chesapeake High School: Austin Cook
Dulaney High School: Sasha Maraj
Dundalk High School: Patrice Komboshi
Eastern Technical High School: Robert Wierzbicki
Franklin High School: Tracey Pyser
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology: David Gleyzer
Hereford High School: Kelli Callaway
Kenwood High School: Kelly Berkemeier
Lansdowne High School: Jennifer Manor
Loch Raven High School: Amanda Becker
Milford Mill Academy: Michelle' Ruff-Byrd
New Town High School: Kendall Jones
Overlea High School: Jasmine McNeill
Owings Mills High School: Daniel Melomet
Parkville High School: Gabrielle McClung
Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts: Brianna Roulhac
Perry Hall High School: Megan Erpenstein
Pikesville High School: Michelle Glazer
Randallstown High School: Shannon Jones
Sparrows Point High School: Kirsten Lacy
Towson High School: Madeline Stiso
Western School of Technology: Jacob Badin
Woodlawn High School: Shelby McNeill
At upcoming BCPS commencement exercises, the 10 students at each BCPS high school who have accumulated the most hours will receive the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award along with a gold honor cord. In addition, these students are honored at senior award events at their schools.
According to Sean Patterson, BCPS service-learning coordinator, service-learning combines meaningful community service with curriculum-based learning, allowing middle and high school students to deepen their understanding by applying classroom learning in the real world and then reflecting on that experience.
The service-learning leaders have earned hours completing activities that include environmental restoration projects, rebuilding schools in the Dominican Republic, serving with local volunteer fire departments, assisting with therapeutic horseback riding camps and serving as summer camp counselors for younger children.
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New episode of “BCPS News” airing on BCPS-TV: Teacher of the Year, paperless classrooms are among features
TOWSON, MD. – A new episode of “BCPS News,” which spotlights Baltimore County Public Schools’ achievements and progress, is on the air through Sunday, June 2. The show is hosted by Mary Beth Marsden, a local Emmy Award®-winning broadcaster.
Produced twice monthly during the school year by BCPS-TV, “BCPS News” airs daily at 12:30 a.m., 5:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:30 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. on Comcast Cable Channel 73 and Verizon FiOS Channel 34 in Baltimore County. Additionally, the program is available online at www.bcps.org/news/ed_channel and http://www.youtube.com/user/BaltCoPS.
The latest 15-minute episode includes stories about:
- Internship opportunities available at BCPS-TV for both high school and college students interested in television and communications.
- Students featured in the school system’s STAR Video series (Spotlighting Talent Achievement & Results) reflecting on their BCPS education as well as their future academic and work world careers.
- A visit to a “paperless” classroom at Loch Raven Technical Academy, where students use tablets rather than the typical paper and pencil.
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Baltimore County's Summer Food Service Program seeks sites, participants
TOWSON, MD. – Baltimore County Public Schools food service officials want to know which community-based programs could benefit from a summer food service that continues to grow.
Last summer, the Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Food and Nutrition Services served a daily average of 4,400 children under the age of 18. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the program provides free cold breakfasts and/or lunches to groups of 20 or more low-income children. The meals are delivered to approved Baltimore County sites free of charge.
The National Summer Food Service Program for Children seeks to serve those students who need good nutrition throughout the year, not just during the school year. Baltimore County's program is now looking for sponsors of enrichment, recreational or activity programs that would be eligible for the Summer Food Service Program. Local programs do not have to be affiliated with Baltimore County or its public school system.
Church programs, camps, community and civic organizations, and other groups might be eligible for the program. Organizations that would like to participate or would like more information about Baltimore County's Summer Food Service Program should contact Terri Hull at 410-887-7855 during normal weekday business hours.
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BCPS News Tips – May 25 – June 1, 2013: Activities, events and news from Baltimore County Public Schools
Tuesday, May 28
Catonsville High School presents “Showcase 2013” at CCBC-Catonsville
What: The artwork of Catonsville High School’s students will be on display for the school’s “Showcase 2013” exhibit.
When: Art will be on display to the public from Tuesday, May 28, through Monday, June 10. A reception for artists and the school’s National Art Honor Society induction will be held Tuesday, June 4, between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Where: Q Building Art Gallery, CCBC-Catonsville, 800 S. Rolling Rd., Catonsville
Contact: Ned Brannon, 410.887.0808Commencement season underway in Baltimore County Public Schools
What: Many of Baltimore County’s public high schools and programs will honor their Class of 2013 graduates with commencement and graduation ceremonies throughout the week. For specific information about each ceremony, please go to: http://www.bcps.org/news/articles/article3255.htmlWhen: Afternoon and evening ceremony times vary, Tuesday, May 28 – Thursday, June 6
Where: Ceremony sites varyContact: Pamela Gorsuch, 410.887.7801Wednesday, May 29
Reading “The Hobbit” inspires fantasy museum at Pot Spring Elementary School
What: A fifth-grade reading class at Pot Spring Elementary School that has been reading “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien has been inspired to create their own fantasy world much as the author did with his creation of Middle Earth. Students in the class will detail their creation by setting up a museum about their fantasy world, complete with artifacts. Students acting as museum curators will explain the materials they found from this lost world to parents and other students during the museum’s “opening.”
When: 1:45 – 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, May 29
Where: Pot Spring Elementary School, 2410 Springlake Dr., TimoniumContact: Nancy Jarvis or Michelle Doyle, 410.887.7649Disney’s “High School Musical Jr.” to be performed at Deer Park Middle Magnet School
What: The Deer Park Middle Magnet School’s performing arts program presents Disney’s “High School Musical Jr.” on stage for three nights. Tickets are $10 at the door.
When: 7 p.m. each night from Wednesday, May 29 - Friday, May 31 Where: Deer Park Middle Magnet School, 9830 Winands Road, RandallstownContact: Delores Tedeschi-Butler, 410.887.0726Thursday, May 30
Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Awards to be presented
What: The 26th annual Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Awards and Scholarships will be presented to Shannon Martello of Hereford High School and Edgar Walker of Kenwood High School. The award and $2,000 scholarships are presented each year to deserving female and male senior student-athletes who have maintained a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA for each quarter and have participated in at least two varsity sports. Superintendent Dr. Dallas Dance and Mildred Murray, the former Baltimore County coordinator of athletics and physical education for whom the award is named, will present the awards.When: 3 p.m., Thursday, May 30Where: ESS Building, Greenwood Campus, 6901 Charles St., TowsonContact: Michael Sye, 410.887.2328Arbutus Elementary School Craft Club creates after-school fun
What: Once a week after school, the Arbutus Elementary School Craft Club meets to fashion everything from “art shirts” to bug houses and picture frames for favorite teachers. In the process, student club members are learning skills ranging from decoupage to carpentry, and using their creativity in every project.
When: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. every Thursday
Where: Arbutus Elementary School, 1300 Sulphur Spring Rd., ArbutusContact: Krista Wallman, 410.887.1400Friday, May 31
Cedarmere Elementary School, Batman to sponsor anti-bullying rally
What: Cedarmere Elementary School will host an anti-bullying assembly with featured guest Lenny Robinson (a.k.a. Batman), who will supplement the meeting’s message with his own lessons about tolerance and good decision-making.
When: Friday, May 31 – please contact the school for specific times
Where: Cedarmere Elementary School, 17 Nicodemus Road, ReisterstownContact: Stephen Coco, 410.887.1100 / http://superheroesforkids.orgMAEOE honors 87 schools as Maryland Green SchoolsM
What: As part of the Maryland Green School Youth Summit, the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education will recognize 87 schools from across Baltimore County and the state as Maryland Green Schools and present them with awards for their work in helping to promote green school initiatives. When: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday, May 31
Where: Sandy Point State Park, 1100 E. College Parkway, Annapolis, MDContact: Laura Johnson Collard, 443.733.1220Oliver Beach Elementary School celebrates cultures, countries on World’s Fair Day
What: Fifth-grade students from Oliver Beach Elementary School will participate in a World’s Fair event through which students will learn about the cultures and people of a variety of the world’s nations. After researching another country, students will present their research to other students to encourage respect and tolerance for differences among people and cultures.
When: 1 – 3 p.m., Friday, May 31
Where: Oliver Beach Elementary School, 12912 Cunninghill Cove Rd., Bowleys QuartersContact: Barbara Cosgrove or Mary Ann Rigopoulos, 410.887.5943Saturday, June 1
“Let’s Go Global!” Ethnic Festival slated for Southwest Academy
What: Southwest Academy will sponsor its first ever “Let’s Go Global!” International Ethnic Festival, which is open to the school community and is free of charge as a result of a "Sharing the Dream" grant and funding from MetLife. The festival will include ethnic food and bazaar vendors, student and teacher performances, local community organizations, the BCPS ParentMobile and the Scholastic Book Fair.
When: 10 a.m – 1 p.m., Saturday, June 1
Where: Southwest Academy, 6200 Johnnycake Rd., WoodlawnContact: Jessica Kreichauf or Karen Barnes, 410.887.0825
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Superintendent to cap first year by completing tour of all 174 schools : Media invited as Dance speaks to Grade 6 students about his role as superintendent
What: As the school year wraps up, Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent S. Dallas Dance will visit students at Cockeysville Middle School for the first time. His remarks at the school’s Career Day assembly will mark Dr. Dance’s visit to all 174 BCPS schools, centers and programs in his first year as superintendent—remarkable given that there are only 180 days in the school year. Media are invited to attend.
When: Friday, May 31, 2013
9:15 a.m.: Dr. Dance will speak to Grade 6 students about his role as superintendent and answer audience questions
10:15 a.m.: Immediately following his presentation, Dance will be available to speak to the media about his first year as superintendent and what’s ahead for BCPS
Where: Cockeysville Middle School
10401 Greenside Drive
Cockeysville, MD 21230Contact: Please let us know if you’re attending so we can reserve space for you:
Pam Gorsuch
410-887-7801
pgorsuch@bcps.org
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All-County Honors Dance Ensemble culminates performance season with a Gala Concert
What: The 2012-2013 All-County Honors Dance Ensemble will present its culminating Gala Concert featuring the ensemble’s repertoire from this school year as well as solo presentations from the current seniors in the ensemble. Each graduating senior will present his or her own solo choreography as a capstone to the ensemble training received. Special guest performers will include students from George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, Dulaney High School, Hereford High School and Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts. Tickets will be available at the door for $5/general admission and $3/students and seniors.
When: Friday, May 31, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The concert will run for 2 hours with an awards ceremony following the performance.
Where: Dulaney High School
255 Padonia Road
Timonium, MD 21093Background: The ensemble will perform new work from artistic director Stephanie Powell as well as works from their current repertoire. The ensemble works include: “New Dawn,” a modern work with partnering elements accompanied by music from the “Dark Knight” soundtrack; “Sarabande and Adagio,” a classical ballet work that mixes contemporary music from Mariah Carey, and “The Gospel Suite” with inspirational, current gospel music.
The Honors Dance Ensemble is comprised of students representing six high schools in the county with fine arts dance programs. The students are recommended by their school dance educator and audition for acceptance into the prestigious ensemble each year. The ensemble rehearses once per week at the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology.
The members of the ensemble for 2012-2013 are:
From Dulaney High School
Dee Dee Ling, Grade 12From George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
Alyssa Baker, Grade 11
Rachel Byers, Grade 10
Grace Collins, Grade 11
Cristina Escobar, Grade 12
Tiffany Jacobs, Grade 11
Morgan James, Grade 10
Amarachi Korie, Grade 11
Taylor Taff, Grade 10
Michael West, Grade 11
Antonio Wright, Grade 11From Hereford High School
Olivia Herbkersman, Grade 9
Kelly Strucko, Grade 11From Lansdowne High School
Khyrah Hill, Grade 10From New Town High School
Jameliah Cunningham, Grade 12
Daje Reeder, Grade 11From Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts
Ajia Adams, Grade 11
Madison Bonaparte, Grade 11
Essence Cunningham, Grade 12
Sarah Grumbine, Grade 11
Dayja Parker, Grade 12
Dale Vaughn, Grade 12
Nia Williams, Grade 12
This school year the ensemble was invited to perform at the following events/schools: Glenmar Elementary, Baltimore Highlands Schools, State of the Schools, Maryland State Department of Education Gifted and Talented Awards Ceremony, and the BCPS 16th Annual Countywide Fine Arts Dance Festival.
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