BCPS News Tips – July 20–27, 2013: Activities, events and news from Baltimore County Public Schools

What: Led by Superintendent Dallas Dance and organizer Randy Quinn of Essex Elementary School, the Team BCPS “Moore Change” campaign will present a check for $51,835.20 to the American Red Cross to benefit the victims of the Moore, Okla., tornado in May. More than 100 BCPS schools participated in the coin drive, and principals from several participating schools will join Dr. Dance and Randy Quinn in presenting the check to Red Cross officials. When: 10:15 a.m., Monday, July 22Where: Essex Elementary School, 100 Mace Ave., EssexContact: Randy Quinn, 410.887.0117What: 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 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