Saturday, March 9
Elementary and middle school students to compete in M&T Bank 24 Challenge® Tournament
For the 17th consecutive year, Baltimore County Public Schools students will test their math skills in the fast-paced M&T Bank 24 Challenge® Math Tournament. Approximately 250 elementary and middle school students in grades 5-8 will compete by solving 24 Game® flashcards, a mental math game designed to improve abilities in computation, deductive reasoning, and problem solving. Tournament Grand Champions in elementary and middle divisions of play will be awarded $350. In addition, other finalists will each receive $50 awards. The competition will be held on Saturday, March 9, at the Crowne Plaza Timonium at 9:00 a.m. with the awards ceremony beginning at about 11:30 a.m. The Crowne Plaza is located at 2004 Greenspring Drive in Timonium.
Contact: John Staley, Office of Mathematics, 410.887.4056
Monday, March 11
Two BCPS schools to be honored as Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools at Annapolis gala
Two BCPS schools – Chadwick and Charlesmont elementary schools – will be among six Maryland schools honored as new Blue Ribbon Schools during a Monday, March 11, dinner gala. Following the 5:30 p.m. program at the Governor Calvert House, 58 State Circle in Annapolis, the schools and their principals will be recognized on the floor of the Maryland House and Senate beginning at 8:15 p.m. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a state and national program that recognizes and honors schools that exhibit high performance or significant improvement in reading and mathematics achievement as measured by Maryland's assessments. Among the dignitaries scheduled to honor the schools are Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, State Superintendent of Schools Lillian Lowery, and BCPS Superintendent Dallas Dance.
Contact: Bonnie Hess, Chadwick Elementary School, 410.887.1300
Marsha Ayres, Charlesmont Elementary School, 410.887.7004
Tuesday, March 12
Student artwork goes on exhibit at The Walters Art Museum
In honor of National Youth Art Month, artwork by Baltimore County Public Schools' elementary and middle school students goes on display on Tuesday, March 12, at The Walters Art Museum through Sunday, March 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The museum, located at 600 N. Charles Street in Baltimore, is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Many pieces of the student art are influenced by the masterpieces on display at The Walters, and all of them showcase students' knowledge and skill in a variety of media. At a closing reception to honor artists in the show, which is scheduled for Sunday, March 24, students can participate in studio activities and will receive certificates for their participation in the exhibition. General admission to the museum is free.
Contact: Linda Popp, Office of Visual Art, 410.887.4030
Wednesday, March 13
Owings Mills High School presents the artwork of students from across the county's northwest area
Owings Mills High School will host its Second Annual Youth Art Exhibit from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. Artwork from elementary, middle, and high school students from 13 northwest area schools will be on display in the OMHS gymnasium, and refreshments will be served. In addition to artwork from Owings Mills High students, participating schools include Franklin, Sudbrook, Pikesville, Deer Park, and Old Court middle schools, and Cedarmere, Timber Grove, Chatsworth, Fort Garrison, Franklin, Glyndon, Owings Mills, and Reisterstown elementary schools. Owings Mills High School is located at 124 S. Tollgate Road in Owings Mills.
Contact: Becky Alvarado, Owings Mills High School, 410.887.1730
College Savings Plans meeting scheduled for Arbutus Middle School
Arbutus Middle School, 5525 Shelburne Road in Arbutus, 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. 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 15
Family Fridays to bring parents, students together at Seventh District Elementary School
Beginning Friday, March 15, and running through the end of May, students in Lauren Layden's class will enjoy Family Fridays from 9 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. each Friday morning. During that time each week, parents of students will have the opportunity to sign up to read a book of their choice to first-grade students in Layden's class. The school is located at 20300 York Road in Parkton.
Contact: Glenda Carman or Leslie Brooks, Seventh District Elementary School, 410.887.1902
Academy of Finance Student Conference to offer business lessons to students
The BCPS Academy of Finance program will sponsor a student conference from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the University Union building at Towson University, 8000 York Road in Towson. The conference will feature business leaders and educators presenting to current Academy of Finance students a variety of workshops and seminars on topics such as leadership, business fashion do's and don't's, financial planning, and skills needed for employment and success. The program, which is located at both Lansdowne and Overlea high schools, is a college preparatory program that introduces students to career opportunities in the financial services industry.
Contact: Erik Grooms, Office of Career and Technology Education, 410.887.8924