BCPS News Tips – July 13–20, 2013: Activities, events and news from Baltimore County Public Schools

What: The HZR Summer Robotics Camp, an activity of the Hereford Zone Robotics club of Hereford Middle School, starts its weeklong program of designing, building and understanding sensor-guided, remote-controlled robots. The program is aimed at introducing students in Grades 5-11 to the world of robotics as well as preparing them to participate and compete in robotics competitions. When: 9 a.m. – 12 noon, Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19 Where: Hereford High School, 17301 York Rd., ParktonContact: Christopher Putnam or Michael Dodd-O, 410.887.1905What: The Summer Visual Arts Enrichment Program 2013, an annual offering from the BCPS Office of Visual Arts, continues into its second and final week. The program provides students in Grades 3-12 with an opportunity to develop and refine personal art skills through five-hour studio sessions and art-related field trips. At the conclusion of the program, students will exhibit works completed over the two-week period during an open house / reception.When: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19 Where: Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Road, Perry HallContact: Linda Popp, 410.887.4030What: BCPS summer school classes begin and will operate through Tuesday, August 2. Elementary and middle school summer centers for this year are Ridgely (central area), Perry Hall (northeast), Old Court (northwest), Sparrows Point (southeast) and Catonsville (southwest) middle schools. High school summer centers for this year are Dulaney (central area), Perry Hall (northeast), New Town (northwest), Sparrows Point (southeast) and Catonsville (southwest) high schools.When: 9 a.m. – 12 noon for elementary and middle school, 7:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. for high school, Monday, July 15 – Friday, August 2 Where: Designated summer school sitesContact: Judy Bisasky or Cindy Massey, 410.887.2270What: Thirteen BCPS libraries hold off-season hours to encourage reading over the summer months. On select days during the summer, students may visit their schools’ library to borrow books, participate in special reading-related activities and register for Baltimore County Public Library’s “Dig into Reading” Summer Reading Club. For a complete list of participating schools and their summer hours, visit visit http://www.bcps.org/news/articles/article4293.html. When: Varying by locationWhere: Select BCPS librariesContact: Fran Glick, 410.887.4036What: Parents and guardians who must register children for the 2013-14 school year should do so as soon as possible. Early registration allows schools time to plan for each child and adjust staffing. Parents or guardians should contact their local schools to schedule appointments. For more information about who must register their children, parents or guardians may call their local schools or visit www.bcps.org/system/policies_rules on the Web to view policy and rule 5150.When: Business hours, Monday through FridayWhere: All BCPS schoolsContact: Office of Pupil Personnel Services, 410.887.0404