Saturday, May 4
Pot Spring Elementary School celebrates the season with Spring FlingWhat: Pot Spring Elementary School will host its annual Spring Fling with games and prizes, a bake sale, face painting, crafts, refreshments, and more. All proceeds are used to support and fund educational initiatives and social activities at the school.When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 4
Where: Pot Spring Elementary School, 2410 Springlake Drive, Timonium
Contact: Michelle Doyle or Jane Martin, 410.887.7648
Monday, May 6
BCPS announces Teacher of the Year for 2013-2014What: Baltimore County Public Schools will announce its 2013-2014 Teacher of the Year at a ceremony that will also include an announcement of the school system's first ever Principal of the Year.When: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 6
Where: George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Rd., Towson
Contact: Pam Gorsuch, 410.887.7801, or Charles Herndon, 410.887.6111Bookworms begin project at Milbrook Elementary SchoolWhat: Volunteers from the Jewish Volunteer Connection's Adult Volunteer Committee will bring more than 500 books to Milbrook Elementary School to begin sorting for their Bookworm Program. The program collects and donates books to school children in Grades 1 and 2 to read during the summer.
When: Volunteers will sort the books from 9 -11 a.m. on Monday, May 6, and distribute the books from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Monday, May 13.
Where: Milbrook Elementary School, 4300 Crest Heights Rd., Pikesville
Contact: Laurie Rosenberg, 410.887.1225Glyndon Elementary celebrates behavior success with board gamesWhat: Glyndon Elementary School students will have the opportunity to play board games with their peers to acknowledge their positive behavior choices while building teamwork and problem-solving skills. The activity is part of the school's RACE behavior program as students "RACE" for success each day by being respectful, always responsible and safe, cooperative and prepared, and engaged and independent learners.
When: Grades 2 and 5 will play from 9:15 – 9:45 a.m., Grades 1 and 4 will play from 10:15 – 10:45 a.m., and Pre-k, Kindergarten, and Grade 3 students will play from 2 – 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6.
Where: Glyndon Elementary School, 445 Glyndon Dr., Reisterstown
Contact: Sherri Bell, 410.887.1130
Tuesday, May 7
League of Dreams Day returns to Ridge Ruxton School What: Students from Ridge Ruxton School in Towson will join with students from the St. Paul's Schools in Brooklandville for a day of athletic competition and school partnership. League of Dreams is an opportunity for Ridge Ruxton students to play an active sport with students from other schools. At the event, students will participate in a players' clinic and warm-up, the day's opening ceremonies, and the game.When: 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m., players' clinic; 10 – 11 a.m., opening ceremonies and game
Where: St. Paul's School for Girls, 11232 Falls Rd., Brooklandville
Contact: Frank Kolarek, 410.719.1641Officials to review progress on Dundalk and Sollers Point high schoolsWhat: Government and school officials will tour the new 365,000 square-foot building being constructed for students in Dundalk and Sollers Point high schools. Due to safety concerns and because it is an active construction site, the public, including the media, will not be permitted to tour the building but may interview officials before and after the tour. Images and video from the tour will be available by request.
When: 1 - 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 7
Where: Dundalk and Sollers Point high schools, 7146 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk
Contact: Pam Gorsuch, 410.887.7801
Wednesday, May 8
BCPS to honor 1,000 hour volunteers with afternoon tea What: The annual 1,000 Hour Volunteer Tea will honor Baltimore County Public Schools volunteers who have contributed 1,000 hours or more of service over the past five years. Special pins will be presented to those volunteers who have contributed 2,500 hours or 5,000 hours of service to our schools. Each year, BCPS honors its longtime volunteers for the service and dedication they bring to improving the academic success of students. BCPS welcomes thousands of volunteers into its schools each day.When: 3 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 8
Where: Crowne Plaza Baltimore hotel, 2004 Greenspring Dr., Timonium
Contact: Barbara Fuller, 410.887.4218350 BCPS student artworks to be displayed at Baltimore Museum of ArtWhat: The annual exhibition of Baltimore County Public Schools student artwork at the Baltimore Museum of Art will feature 350 pieces created by elementary, middle and high school students. Both the exhibition and the closing reception are open to the public and free of charge. At the closing reception, students with artwork in the exhibition will receive certificates of participation.
When: Exhibition: Wednesday, May 8, through Sunday, May 12
Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closing Reception: 1 - 4 p.m., Sunday, May 12
Where: Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr., Baltimore
Contact: Linda Popp, 410.887.4030Old Court Middle hosts second annual STEM DayWhat: Old Court Middle hosts its second annual STEM Day to expose students to future STEM careers through guest speakers, hands-on activities and live demonstrations. This year's theme, "A Window into the Future," endeavors to give students a glimpse into what their future would be like if they chose a STEM career.
When: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 8
Where: Old Court Middle School, 4627 Old Court Rd., Pikesville
Contact: Merah Burke, 410.887.0742
Thursday, May 9
Hillcrest Elementary School to cut ribbon on courtyard and outdoor classroomWhat: Hillcrest Elementary School will cut the ribbon to a new courtyard and outdoor classroom in an area that was created in 2009 when a new addition at the school opened. Led by the school's parents and teachers, the school raised $20,000 to transform the enclosed area into a unique educational amenity.When: 9 – 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 9
Where: Hillcrest Elementary School, 1500 Frederick Rd., Catonsville
Contact: hillcrestcourtyard@gmail.com
Friday, May 10
Glyndon Elementary School students complete computations to save livesWhat: Students at Glyndon Elementary School wrap up participation in the two-week St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Math-a-thon. Since April 29, students have gathered sponsors for their completion of a math "funbook" full of problems and puzzles that review skills learned this year in school. All monetary donations are then sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to research and treat pediatric diseases and to allow families to receive care for free.When: Throughout the day, Friday, May 10
Where: Glyndon Elementary School, 445 Glyndon Dr., Reisterstown
Contact: Anna Kitterman, 410.887.1130
