Saturday, April 20
BCPS to host Maryland Multicultural Conference What: The annual Maryland Multicultural Conference, co-sponsored by BCPS, centers around discussions about multicultural education and outreach. With the theme, "Deliberate Excellence: Pursuing High Expectations for ALL Learners," the conference features author and educator Geneva Gay and more than two dozen breakout sessions on topics such as teaching students in poverty, engaging multicultural students and creating educational equity for all learners. When: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 20Where: Parkville High School, 2600 Putty Hill Ave., ParkvilleContact: Lisa Williams, 410.887.2444 Monday, April 22
Pinewood Elementary School celebrates Earth DayWhat: Pinewood Elementary School will honor Earth Day with a host of "green" activities and celebrations, including grade level assemblies featuring "The Energy Conservation Challenge Show" and team-building events related to "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle." When: Monday, April 22. Assemblies are at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. and 1 and 2:15 p.m.; at 2:45 p.m. all students will join in a sing-along in front of the school. Where: Pinewood Elementary School, 200 Rickswood Rd., Timonium Contact: Helen Stuart or Franchesca Brown, 410.887.7663"Eco Boys & Girls" writer visits McCormick Elementary School for Earth DayWhat: McCormick Elementary School will celebrate Earth Day with a visit from "Eco Boys & Girls" author Maria Snyder, TABCO President Abby Beytin and Maryland State Education Association Vice President Cheryl Bost. Snyder will read her book to children, while Beytin will read "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss to students. When: 9 a.m., Monday, April 22Where: McCormick Elementary School, 5101 Hazelwood Ave., RosedaleContact: Kevin Lindsey, 410.887.0500Tuesday, April 23
Deer Park Elementary School hosts annual STEM Fair, Spring Book Fair What: Deer Park Elementary School hosts its annual STEM Fair and Scholastic Book Fair. At the STEM Fair, families can view class science fair projects from all grades. When: 6:30 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 23Where: Deer Park Elementary School, 9809 Lyons Mill Rd., Owings MillsContact: Kristine Frank, Karin Carter or Renee Jenkins, 410.887.0723Overlea, Chesapeake high schools begin DECA competition in CaliforniaWhat: Ten students from Overlea and Chesapeake high schools begin five days of competition at the DECA's International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, Ca. Competitors will be judged on the completion of a 100-question exam and the development and presentation of ideas on a category-specific concept related to marketing and business. DECA is an international association of marketing students with 185,000 student members in 5,000 high schools across the globe. When: Throughout each day from Tuesday, April 23 – Saturday, April 27
Where: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Ca.Contact: Keisha Maddox, 410.887.5241"Night of 1,000 Stars" at Pinewood Elementary School focuses on environmentWhat: Pinewood Elementary School hosts its annual "Night of 1,000 Stars" with a theme of "Reduce, Recycle, Reuse." The event showcases the work of each Pinewood student through a fashion show, music, and other activities. When: 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23Where: Pinewood Elementary School, 200 Rickswood Rd., Timonium Contact: Helen Stuart or Franchesca Brown, 410.887.7663Pikesville High School students learn the dangers of distracted drivingWhat: Through a grant from State Farm Insurance, Pikesville High School and Baltimore County Police will educate students about the dangers of distracted driving through the use of a Distracted Driving Simulator. When: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 23
Where: Pikesville High School, 7621 Labyrinth Rd., PikesvilleContact: Staci Dew or Edmund Mitzel, 410.887.1217Wednesday, April 24
Celebrating Earth Day at Ridge Ruxton SchoolWhat: Ridge Ruxton School students will enjoy hands-on learning activities, including learning about recycling, saving the earth, planting seeds and flowers, to celebrate Earth Day. When: 10 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 24Where: Ridge Ruxton School, 6916 North Charles St., TowsonContact: Karen West or Ed Bennett, 410.887.3594Home and Hospital and e-Learning Center to open its doorsWhat: The BCPS' Home and Hospital and e-Learning Center will host an open house for those who would like to learn more about the center's online instruction and learning program. The center provides instruction for students in Grades PreK-12 who are restricted from school for reasons of physical or emotional health, as well as students who are expelled. When: 8:30 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, April 24
Where: Home and Hospital / e-Learning Center, 6229 Falls Road, Brooklandville Contact: Linda James or Cheryl Scott, 410.887.3222Career Night kicks off at Milbrook Elementary SchoolWhat: Career Night at Milbrook Elementary School will feature six Milbrook parents discussing their careers, including a pediatrician, firefighter, professor, loan officer, engineer, and police officer. The event is aimed at motivating students to stay in school, set goals, and work hard.When: Wednesday, April 24. Please contact the school for specific times. Where: Milbrook Elementary School, 4300 Crest Heights Rd., Pikesville Contact: Tonya Brown, 410.887.1225Powhatan Elementary School's Technology Night features BCPS ParentmobileWhat: Powhatan Elementary School will host a Technology Night for students and their families to enjoy and learn from a variety of technology-related activities. The BCPS Parentmobile also will available to provide educational resources to parents.When: 6:30–7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 24
Where: Powhatan Elementary School, 3300 Kelox Rd., WoodlawnContact: David Parker, 410.887.1330 Thursday, April 25
Music to the ears of Ridge Ruxton SchoolWhat: The Baltimore Philharmonia will return to Ridge Ruxton School for another performance of enjoyable music for students.When: 10 a.m., Thursday, April 25Where: Ridge Ruxton School, 6916 North Charles St., TowsonContact: Laura Dennis or Ed Bennett, 410.887.3594The Little Mermaid to be presented by students at Battle Monument SchoolWhat: The students and staff of Battle Monument School will present their own version of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale of The Little Mermaid in the school's traditional spring musical production for Battle Monument's graduates. Half the school's students will perform using augmentative communications devices as well as musical instruments and their own voices. When: 7 p.m., Thursday, April 25Where: Battle Monument School, Contact: Ruth Cummins or Jerry Easterly, 410.887.7000Math and Science Night scheduled for Milbrook Elementary SchoolWhat: Milbrook Elementary School will host its annual Math and Science Night, including a Math Showcase for all grade levels as teachers show families how to use fun math materials to practice math concepts. STEM Fair Projects will be on display and winners will be announced during the evening.Refreshments will be available. When: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25
Where: Milbrook Elementary School, 4300 Crest Heights Rd., PikesvilleContact: Amy Levitt or Laurie Rosenberg, 410.887.1225 Woodlawn High School to present "Annie" as spring musicalWhat: The rags-to-riches story of "Annie" will be presented at Woodlawn High School as this year's spring musical. Tickets are $5 at the door. When: 7 p.m., Thursday, April 25, and Friday, April 26Where: Woodlawn High School, 1801 Woodlawn Dr., Woodlawn Contact: Tiffany Adams or Brian Scriven, 410.887.1309 Friday, April 26
Elmwood Elementary School goes for the green to observe Earth DayWhat: Elmwood Elementary School will hold an Earth Day Celebration and team building day in two sessions. Through their work celebrating conservation and environmental stewardship, the school is bidding to be awarded a Maryland Green School designation. When: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 – 3 p.m., Friday, April 26
Where: Elmwood Elementary School, 531 Dale Ave., FullertonContact: Pat Quinn or Sharon Ward, 410.887.5232 BCPS, county officials to break ground on elementary school at Mays Chapel What: School and county officials will host a groundbreaking ceremony to formally begin construction of the new Lutherville-area elementary school at Mays Chapel.When: 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 26Where: 12250 Roundwood Road, Timonium Contact: Charles Herndon, 410.887.6111Fifth District Elementary School students to participate in "planting day" What: Fifth District Elementary School Students will plant native plants in various habitats around school grounds, participate in art activities, nature walks, and nature investigations. The goal of planting day is to foster an appreciation for our natural surroundings, while maintaining school yardhabitats.When: Contact the school for specific times and details, Friday, April 26Where: Fifth District Elementary School, 3725 Mount Carmel Rd., Upperco Contact: Jaime Hedrick or Robert Findley, 410.887.1726Saturday, April 27
The BCPS Chess Championship tests students' strategy and skillsWhat: The BCPS Chess Championship brings more than 100 of the finest chess minds in Baltimore County Public Schools for a daylong tournament. When: Saturday, April 27Where: Cockeysville Middle School, 10401 Greenside Dr., CockeysvilleContact: John Staley, 410.887.4056Eastern Technical High School seniors to compete in Md. auto championshipWhat: Eastern Technical High School senior automotive students Anthony Critcher and Brik Wisniewski will compete in the 65th annual Ford-AAA State Student Auto Skills Championship by correctly diagnosing and repairing hidden "bugs"—intentional malfunctions—in competition automobiles.
When: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, April 27
Where: Community College of Baltimore County – Catonsville
Contact: Gayle Clark or Thomas Evans, 410.887.0190