Saturday, February 23
75 BCPS students set to perform in Maryland's All-State music ensembles
Seventy-five Baltimore County Public Schools students will be among those playing in the Junior All-State Band concert starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, at the Murphy Fine Arts Center at Morgan State University, 2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore. Inclusion in the All-State Band came after auditions held recently for Maryland All-State music ensembles. After three days of intensive rehearsals with renowned guest conductors, the students will present Saturday's public performance. The public is invited to attend.
Contact: Angela Tanner, Office of Music, 410.887.4024
VEX Robotics competition part of BCPS Secondary STEM FairA VEX Robotics competition will join the Middle School Challenge and the Physics Olympics as featured events of the annual BCPS Secondary STEM Fair, which takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, at three Baltimore County schools. The robotics competition will get underway at Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Road in Perry Hall, while the Middle School Challenge will be held at Cockeysville High School, 10401 Greenside Drive in Cockeysville. The Physics Olympics events will be held at Dulaney High School, 255 Padonia Road in Timonium. For the robotics portion of the fair, which has been a part of the Secondary STEM Fair since 2010, 19 middle and high schools will compete. VEX Robotics offers middle school, high school, and university students a way to learn more about science, technology, engineering, and math while practicing teamwork, leadership, and problem solving.
Contact: Jeremy Haack or George Newberry, Office of Science, PreK-12, 410.887.4251
Black Saga countywide competition set
More than 60 teams of knowledgeable students from across Baltimore County will meet from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, in the countywide Black Saga competition championship at Randallstown High School, 4000 Offutt Road in Randallstown. For several weeks, teams of elementary and middle school students have engaged in school-wide and regional Black Saga competitions to determine who will participate in the county tournament. Black Saga tests students' knowledge and awareness of African American history and culture.
Contact: Timothy Rualo, Office of Social Studies, 410.887.2172
Tuesday, February 26
Glyndon Elementary School celebrates a day of learning
Glyndon Elementary School kicks off a day of learning activities and events on Tuesday, February 26, with a display of STEM Fair Projects during the school's annual STEM Fair during the day. During the evening hours, the school at 445 Glyndon Drive in Glyndon will host its Reading and Math Night. Students and their parents can enjoy a variety of mathematics and reading activities, and families can visit the BCPS Parentmobile as well. The Parentmobile is a traveling educational resource center for visitors to learn about the BCPS curricula, select resources and materials to assist with learning, and learn about community resources that support education. Students will use empty egg cartons to create a "make and take" item for Parentmobile visits. Please contact the school for specific times and additional information.
Contact: Tracy Robinson, Glyndon Elementary School, 410.887.1130
Reading Night + Math Night = Alphabet Soup Night at Wellwood International Elementary School
Wellwood International Elementary School, located at 2901 Smith Avenue in Pikesville, will host a reading and math night from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26. During this activity, students can explore different classrooms where they will read books and participate in fun math activities. Students will be able to enjoy a book swap as well. For parents, information tables about reading, math, and gifted and talented programs will be available.
Contact: Tricia Rueter, Wellwood International Elementary School, 410.887.1212
Wednesday, February 27
Holabird Middle School to receive donation of computers, healthy living information from Maryland Physicians Care
Holabird Middle School, 1701 Delvale Avenue in Dundalk, will receive 30 new computers as part of a kick off to an initiative aimed at providing information to students about healthy eating and living. Sponsors Maryland Physicians Care (MPC) and My Healthy World will deliver the computers from the MPC "Healthy Groove" mobile marketing unit and hold an assembly for Holabird students to learn more about the My Healthy World curriculum, which stresses health and wellness, and to see a healthy cooking demonstration. The donation and assembly will begin at 11:45 a.m. and will include Deborah Phelps, director of the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, and Holabird Principal Julie Dellone.
Contact: Deborah Phelps, The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, 410.887.8962
Perry Hall High School to host the John DiLutis, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Concert
The Perry Hall High School music department will host a memorial scholarship concert in honor of school alumnus John DiLutis, Jr., and featuring the music of new composers Roland Barrett, Guy Forbes, Robert Shelton, and Sean O'Loughlin and classic composers including Paul Whear, W.A. Mozart, Henri Rabaud, and Franz von Suppe. The concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. at the school, located at 4601 Ebenezer Road in Perry Hall, will include performances by the Perry Hall High School Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, and Symphony Orchestra, in addition to the Baltimore Symphonic Band under the direction of Chris Wolfe, and performances by University of Maryland College Park professor and clarinetist Robert DiLutis. There are no tickets required and donations accepted at the door will be directed to the scholarship fund.
Contact: George Roberts, Perry Hall High School, 410.887.5108
College Savings Plans meeting scheduled for Deep Creek Middle School, Loch Raven Technical Academy
Two schools – Deep Creek Middle School and Loch Raven Technical Academy -- will host parent information meetings presented by the College Savings Plans of Maryland, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The College Savings Plans allow parents to save for college through a variety of affordable and flexible programs. Deep Creek Middle School is located at 1000 S. Marlyn Avenue in Essex. Loch Raven Technical Academy is located at 8101LaSalle Road in Towson. For more information, go to www.collegesavingsmd.org or call 1.888.4MD.GRAD.
Contact: Lauren Shipley, College Savings Plans of Maryland, 443.769.1035
Friday, March 1
Schools, students launch first BCPS Anti-Bullying Day
In an effort to spread awareness of bullying and promote an atmosphere of respect, Baltimore County Public Schools will launch its first countywide Anti-Bullying Day on Friday, March 1. Initiated by members of Superintendent Dallas Dance's Student Advisory Board, the day will feature anti-bullying activities in schools across the county and a taped message to students from Dr. Dance.An Anti-Bullying Day kickoff will be held at Lansdowne Middle School, 2400 Lansdowne Road in Lansdowne, beginning at 9 a.m. County Executive Kevin Kamenetz will present a resolution to the Student Advisory Board members officially proclaiming March 1, 2013, as BCPS Anti-Bullying Day.At the kickoff, Kaeviya Butler, a Grade 7 student at Lansdowne Middle, will be recognized for her winning slogan, "#TeamNoBullying," in a competition held among middle and high school student councils.
Contact: Barbara Fuller, Office of Student Support, 410.887.4218 .
"Fit Friday" at Mars Estates Elementary School reaches milestone with pep rally
"Fit Friday," a group of students at Mars Estates Elementary School in Grades 3, 4, and 5 who engage in running exercises and fitness activities every Friday before school begins, reaches a milestone on Friday, March 1. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the school will sponsor a pep rally not only to help students prepare for and become excited about the MSA tests but also to celebrate the group's completion of a 5-kilometer run. At this event, student runners will complete the 5K and enter the school's gymnasium for the pep rally. In addition, completion of the 5K will be special because "Fit Friday" members will be escorted by members of the Chesapeake High School track team, who will run with the students as they complete the goal. The school is located at 1500 Homberg Avenue, Essex.
Contact: Julie Hendricks, Mars Estates Elementary School, 410.887.0154
McCormick Elementary School throws a "Super Celebration" to observe Dr. Seuss, presidents, and famous African-Americans
McCormick Elementary school will celebrate the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss with a before-school autograph session with the "Cat in the Hat" over breakfast treats, juice, and coffee. Afterwards, invited guests will read their favorite Dr. Seuss books to primary classes. Meanwhile, Grade 5 students have researched U.S. presidents and famous black American historical figures. Dressed as their research subjects, the students will be available to share information about what they learned about these famous people. Please contact the school for specific times and additional information. McCormick Elementary School is located at 5101 Hazelwood Avenue in Rosedale.
Contact: Karen Looney, McCormick Elementary School, 410.887.0500
Catonsville High School to present "Guys and Dolls"
The Catonsville High School Theatre Department, under the direction of Lauren Deutschman and student director Meg Cavanagh, will present this year's musical production of "Guys and Dolls." Performances are Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance of the show for a discounted price or at the door. Catonsville High School is located at 421 Bloomsbury Avenue in Catonsville.
Contacts: Lauren Deutschman or Caitlyn Carlson, Catonsville High School, 410.887.0808
The musical production "13" to be performed at Sudbrook Magnet Middle School
Sudbrook Magnet Middle School will present the Broadway musical "13" for two performances on Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. The musical is a story about growing up and the trials and tribulations of being 13 years old.With a score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, the musical centers around the character of Evan Goldman, who must deal with moving from New York City to small town Indiana after his parents separate. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. All seats are reserved. The Sudbrook performances will feature nearly 80 students representing all grade levels and magnets from the school, which was recognized by the John F. Kennedy Center for excellence in arts education. Sudbrook is located at 4300 Bedford Road in Pikesville.
Contact: Garry Tiller or Sharon Robbins, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, 410.887.6720
