BCPS News Tips – August 3–August 10, 2013: Activities, events and news from Baltimore County Public Schools

What: 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 What: The Ridgely Middle School Summer Robotics Camp starts its weeklong program for students in Grades 6-8. Students participating in the robotics camp will receive the opportunity to explore driving, lifting and sensor-guided robots; program robots to operate autonomously and with remote control; and compete in an end-of-camp tournament. When: 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon, Monday, August 12 – Friday, August 16 Where: Ridgely Middle School, 121 E. Ridgely Road, LuthervilleContact: Greg Kallaur, 410.887.7650