Saturday, March 28
M&T Bank 24 Challenge® Tournament tests math skills of BCPS elementary, middle school students
What: M&T Bank once again sponsors Baltimore County students in Grades 5-8 in the daylong 24 Challenge® Tournament. The annual event pits school teams against one another in a challenge of solving mathematical puzzles involving single-digit and double-digit numbers and integers.
When: 9 a.m., Saturday, March 28Where: Radisson Hotel North Baltimore (formerly North Baltimore or Crowne Plaza), 2400 Greenspring Dr., Timonium 21093Contact: Jenn Henschen, 410.887.4052In its second year, Prom Bazaar offers dresses, tips to students
What: Perry Hall High School, in partnership with the AKA sorority, will host its second annual Prom Bazaar, where selected students can receive a free dress, accessories, and prom tips from professional make-up artists, fashion experts, and hairdressers. When: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, March 28
Where: Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Rd., Perry Hall 21236Contact: Kathleen Watkins, 410.887.5108Sunday, March 29
Dundalk High School to host the second annual Dundalk Challenge 5K
What: Plenty of runners are expected to kick off the second annual Dundalk Challenge 5-kilometer race, which begins at the Community College of Baltimore County–Dundalk and ends at Dundalk High School. The event is an opportunity to learn about and support Dundalk High School and the Dundalk community. All funds raised through registration and sponsorship benefit the school’s PTSA prom after-party fund and other PTSA programs. For more information, please visit www.DundalkChallenge.org. When: 8:30 a.m., Sunday, March 29Where: CCBC-Dundalk Entrance, 7200 Sollers Point Rd., Dundalk 21222Contact: Paul Rosenberger, 410.262.5410 Monday, March 30
Sing along with Pinewood Elementary School’s debut production of “On The Radio” musical
What: The Penguin Theatre at Pinewood Elementary School will debut “On The Radio,” a musical production featuring children from Grades 1-5 that takes its audience into KYDZ radio and the musical stylings of Marvelous Mike and Jivin’ Judy as they travel through time via the music of the Depression, World War II, Elvis and the rise of rock and roll, the Beatles, and disco. Tickets are $5 at the door.
When: 6 p.m. both Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31Where: Pinewood Elementary School, 200 Rickswood Rd., Timonium 21093 Contact: Helen Stuart or Franchesca Brown, 410.887.7663Family Reading Night and Pep Rally to be held at Fort Garrison Elementary School
What: The Fort Garrison Elementary School community will celebrate the love of reading by kicking off with a “Tailgate Dinner” followed by a Family Reading Night Pep Rally. Participants will be able to use technology and reading during interactive sessions, and students and their families can create a family QR code, make a Family Symbaloo, create and share a hilarious story on Padlet, and have “Sticky Fun” by using sticky notes to interact with books to make reading even more meaningful and enjoyable.
When: 5:30 – 7:45 p.m., Monday, March 30
Where: Fort Garrison Elementary School, 3310 Woodvalley Dr., Pikesville 21208Contact: Stacy Crain, 410.887.1203Tuesday, March 31
“Ooh!” Then “Yum!” Catonsville High School hosts 21st annual Edible Art Show
What: For those seeking to sate both their gustatory and artistic palates, Catonsville High School will host its 21st annual Edible Art Show in – where else? – the school cafeteria. Students and members of the community are invited to submit edible art for judging in the categories of elementary, middle, and high school/community. Entries, which are to be not only creative but 100 percent edible, will be consumed following the judging and awards ceremony. Admission is $1 to support the school’s National Art Honor Society or a canned food item to be donated to the Maryland Food Bank.
When: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. for judging; 7:15 p.m. for awards ceremony; 7:45 for feast, all Tuesday, March 31
Where: Catonsville High School, 421 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville 21228 Contact: Windy Spiridigliozzi, 410.887.0808Riderwood Elementary School to host parent information night detailing educational trends in math and reading
What: Riderwood Elementary School will host a parent information night that will include a presentation on current educational shifts in mathematics and reading as well as break-out sessions on a variety of topics. The BCPS Parentmobile also will be on hand to provide information and publications relating to educational opportunities in BCPS and the region. When: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 31
Where: Riderwood Elementary School, 1711 Landrake Rd., Towson 21204Contact: Linda Miller or Kathy DeHart, 410.887.3568Wednesday, April 1
BCPS superintendent to detail school system progress, next steps for student success at 3rd annual State of the Schools Luncheon
What: BCPS Superintendent Dr. Dallas Dance will detail both progress for Baltimore County Public Schools as well as the new ways that BCPS will expand student success and educational opportunities at the system’s third annual State of the Schools luncheon. The event also will feature student performances, art displays, and the voices of BCPS students. The event will be live-streamed at www.stateoftheschools.org. When: 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 1Where: Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Rd., Windsor Mill 21244
Contact: Office of Communications, 410.887.5908 or communications@bcps.orgBattle Monument School plans tree-planting event
What: In conjunction with the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Battle Monument School has been given 88 trees to plant on its Dundalk campus as well as installation of a “sensory garden” containing a variety of plants and tree species. The school will have a full-day event beginning with an assembly that will include staff from Marshy Point State Park who will bring several animals for students to learn about and see. Grade 5 students from nearby Charlesmont Elementary School will also assist in the tree planting.
When: 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 1Where: Battle Monument School, 7801 E. Collingham Dr., Dundalk 21222 Contact: Jerry Easterly, 410.887.7000Parkville High School to promote autism awareness with second annual awareness day
What: To observe World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, Parkville High School will host its second annual day of activities and pride as the school community seeks to spotlight autism and ways to raise awareness. Students and staff will be encouraged to wear special t-shirts for the day, and the school will sport signage created by the school’s program that supports students on the autism spectrum. The school already has raised more than $1,000 to donate to The Autism Society of Bethesda, Md.
When: All day; contact the school for specific event timesWhere: Parkville High School, 2600 Putty Hill Ave., Parkville 21234Contact: Kelly Reardon or Matthew Ames, 410.887.5284
