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, 800 S. Rolling Road, Catonsville
Contact: Gayle Clark or Thomas Evans, 410.887.0190
Catonsville High School SGA hosts annual Senior Citizen PromWhat: The Student Government Association of Catonsville High School will host a Senior Citizen Prom open to all senior citizens in the area. At the free prom, Catonsville students will dance and socialize with seniors as a way of becoming involved with their community and meeting some of the area’s residents. The Zim Zemeral Orchestra will perform.
When: 1-4 p.m., Sunday, April 28Where: Catonsville High School cafeteria, 421 Bloomsbury Ave., CatonsvilleContact: Rachel Eisenstein, 410.887.0808
Author Jackie Urbanovic to visit Seventh District Elementary School What: Author Jackie Urbanovic, author of “I’ve Lost My Hippopotamus” and the “Duck” series of books, will visit Grades K-3 and read and discuss her books with children. During the afternoon, she will meet with Grade 4 and 5 students and discuss her work as a professional artist.
When: Throughout the school day, Monday, April 29Where: Seventh District Elementary School, 20300 York Road, ParktonContact: Glenda Carman or Leslie Brooks, 410.887.1902Kingsville Elementary School salutes “Grand Old Flag” at Patriotic AssemblyWhat: Kingsville Elementary School will honor 65 Grade 4 and 5 students for participating and completing the school’s annual Patriotic Program, in which children volunteer to learn facts, prose, and documents related to the nation’s founding principles, as well as a knowledge and appreciation of what patriotism means. This year’s theme was “Our Grand Old Flag.”
When: 10 a.m., Monday, April 29Where: Kingsville Elementary School gymnasium, 7300 Sunshine Ave., KingsvilleContact: Sue Felts or Lisa Eisemann, 410.887.5949
Career Day scheduled for Seventh District Elementary School What: Parents from the Seventh District Elementary School community will meet with students in Grades K-5 to discuss careers and how they use their educational background to perform their job. Careers on the agenda include speech pathologist/professor, EMT, firefighter, finance manager, custom car builder, veterinarian, nutritionist, traffic reporter, and farmer.When: Throughout the school day, Tuesday, April 30Where: Seventh District Elementary School, 20300 York Road, ParktonContact: Glenda Carman or Leslie Brooks, 410.887.1902Garden Club to work with Ridge Ruxton School studentsWhat: Members of the Heatherfield Garden Club will visit Ridge Ruxton School to assist students in creating floral arrangements for Mother’s Day.
When: 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 30Where: Ridge Ruxton School, 6916 Charles St., TowsonContact: Laura Dennis or Ed Bennett, 410.887.3594
Project L.i.V.E. awards students for designing original virtual gamesWhat: The BCPS Project L.i.V.E. (Learning in Virtual Environments) program will present trophies, certificates, and prizes to the winners of the annual BCPS Student Game Design Contest.When: 10 a.m. – noon, Wednesday May 1
Where: Greenwood campus, BCPS, 6901 Charles St., TowsonContact: Dan Scroggs, 410.887.4228
Family Learning Night comes to Bear Creek Elementary SchoolWhat: Bear Creek Elementary School will host a Family Learning Night for families and students to enjoy and learn from a variety of educational activities designed for the whole family. When: 5:30 – 7 p.m., Thursday, May 2
Where: Bear Creek Elementary School, 1601 Melbourne Road, Dundalk Contact: Cheryl Thim, 410.887.7007BCPS to honor National Merit, National Achievement, and Ethics Award winnersWhat: The Board of Education of Baltimore County will recognize students from all BCPS high schools as part of the annual National Merit Scholar and Ethics Awards celebration. Family members, friends, and school administrators will be in attendance as these students receive awards from Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance and members of the Board.When: 7 p.m., Thursday, May 2Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2004 Greenspring Dr, TimoniumContact: Charles Herndon, 410.887.6111
“Numbers” is a theme of this year’s Kingsville Elementary School talent showWhat: Students and staff of Kingsville Elementary School will perform more than 25 acts of talent that are related to “numbers” in their annual talent show. The show, titled “Rock Around the Clock,” features singing, dancing, tumbling, and martial arts. Admission is $5 in advance, $8 at the door.
When: 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 3Where: Perry Hall Middle School, 4300 Ebenezer Road, Perry HallContact: Amy DeNike or Sue Felts, 410.887.5949“Panorama” show at Parkville High School showcases steel drum bands What: The 12th annual “Panorama” concert will feature performances of steel drum bands from seven high, middle, and elementary schools and will include a band from Old Mill High School in Anne Arundel County. Proceeds will go toward helping a Parkville area family.
When: 7 p.m., Friday, May 3Where: Parkville High School gymnasium, 2600 Putty Hill Ave., ParkvilleContact: Lexa Newman, 410.887.5257Catonsville Middle School pits parents vs. teachers in annual hoops contestWhat: The 5th Annual Parents v. Teachers Basketball game and Silent Auction will be held on Friday, May 3. It’s an exciting game where the teachers take on the teachers to see who reigns victorious on the court. The ultimate winners are the students! All proceeds for the event go to the CMS Technology Fund used to enhance and engage students in 21st century learning tools.
When: Contact the school for specific times and additional informationWhere: Catonsville Middle School, 2301 Edmondson Ave., CatonsvilleContact: Alyssa Smith or Michael Thorne, 410.887.0803Catonsville Elementary School jump-ropes for heartWhat: Catonsville Elementary School will sponsor a Jump Rope for Heart to help raise proceeds for the American Heart Association. When: Throughout the school day, Friday, May 3Where: Catonsville Elementary School, 615 Frederick Road, CatonsvilleContact: Will Baublitz, 410.887.0800