Back to School 2014-2015 - Lake Elkhorn Middle School

Lake Elkhorn Eagles
April 24, 2015
Lake Elkhorn Families~
Greetings~
It was great to meet so many rising 6th grade parents and students at our Parent Orientation on Thursday. We look forward to seeing all the new students on May 19th for their visitation day.
Once again, our students received accolades for their hard work. Our Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Ms. Dean, led our Junior Achievement students to win 1st place in the Middle School Personal Finance Challenge! See their picture enclosed in this newsletter.
Next week, we begin the Linal round of PARCC testing, starting with the 6th graders this Monday. Please remember to get a good night’s sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast in order to do your best on the assessments. May 1st
Schools closed for students
Profession Development
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May 4th
Mocha with Marty
9:30am
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May 7th
Enrichment Fair 6:00pm 8:30pm
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May 19th Concert Strings
May 20th Concert Chorus
May 21st Concert Band
All concerts will start at 7pm,
in the cafeteria.
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June 15th - 8th Grade
Promotion Ceremony at 6pm
With Eagle Pride,
Martin Vandenberge
Martin Vandenberge,
Principal
Mocha With
Marty
The dates are as follow:
May 4, 2015@ 9:30am, Media
Center
8th Grade
Closing Ceremony will be held on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 6 pm. It will be
located in the cafeteria. We ask that all students report to the gymnasium by
5:15 pm. The dress code for this event is business casual, not formal. Students
wearing inappropriate clothing will not be allowed to attend. If a young lady is
wearing a dress with thin straps or no straps, we ask that they wear a sweater to
cover up. After the closing ceremony, there will be light refreshments located in
the gymnasium.
DEBATE TEAM
The Lake Elkhorn Middle School Debate team had another successful season. The debate
resolution was, "The state of Maryland should ban the use of plastic bags and the point of
sale." The debate team went against two other schools on this topic, once for the
resolution and once against it. The students did a very good job in representing the
school. The team that was for the resolution won their debate and the team that was
against the resolution lost. So it was a split for our team from the school. The students on
the debate team will do a demonstration of their skills at the Enrichment Fair on May 7th. Fitness Fact and Challenge:
If obesity among kids
continues to increase, many
believe this current generation
of young people will become
the first in American history
to live shorter lives than their
parents. ENRICHMENT FAIR
On May 7th the Enrichment Fair will be happening at Lake Elkhorn Middle
School. This year the Enrichment Fair will be very different. We will be using
the stage in the cafeteria in order to show the different types of enriching
activities that have been occurring at our school this year. We will have
performances from The Actors Guild, Jazz Band, Debate, Chorus, MESA,
Orchestra, Research Projects, and other groups will be presenting and or
Help fight this health crisis by performing for everyone to see. We will also have projects from the GT
playing a tag game with your Enrichment Seminars on display as well as projects and outstanding work from
family outside for 30 minutes all classes.
this weekend.
We are hopeful that we can get many people here to see the wonderful things
that have been happening all year here at Lake Elkhorn. The Enrichment Fair
will begin with the Actors Guild performance at 6pm, followed by the other
groups performing or presenting throughout the evening. We hope you will join
us here for our special night.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Bond
( [email protected] ).
Early College Program Registration
Parents of 8th graders: the Early College Program is still recruiting
students.
This program provides students with a supportive and scholarly pathway to be successful in college
credit-bearing courses during their Junior and Senior years in high school. The Early College
program is designed to provide students with courses that will enrich their high school experience
and support their success in achieving 30 college credits by the time they graduate from OMHS.
Students could also continue at Howard Community College the following year, earning an
Associate’s Degree a year ahead of the usual schedule.
Science focus: Prepare for careers in science, pharmaceuticals, medicine and others
Education focus: Prepare for careers in math or science education
ESSENTIAL FEATURES:
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Grade 9/10: High school classes with cohort experience
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Grade 11: Some college classes taken at OMHS
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Grade 12: Elective taken at OMHS and College classes taken at HCC with transportation
provided
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One further year at HCC to gain AA degree
Questions? Contact: Richard Smart, [email protected] (410) 313.6945
TEACHERS ARE HEROES
Do you know a teacher who has gone above and beyond his or her job description and
instilled a lifelong love for learning?
ABC2 is proud to introduce Teachers are Heroes, a 10-month program highlighting one Maryland school
teacher (K-12) each month who has gone above and beyond his or her job description and instilled a
lifelong love for learning in Maryland students. The program runs August 2014 through June 2015.
ABC2, in partnership with MECU - Baltimore's Credit Union, will award the monthly selected teachers a
$250 check to use toward classroom supplies along with a plaque acknowledging their achievement.
Winners will be highlighted on ABC2 News and abc2news.com throughout the school year.
NOTE: If you nominate a deserving teacher or even re-nominate a teacher who has made a positive
impact in your community you’ll be qualified to win two tickets to dine & cruise aboard the Spirit of
Baltimore. One winner will be randomly chosen monthly thru June 30, 2015. The online application is
found at: http://www.abc2news.com/teachersareheroes
LEMS Students take 1st Place
at
Maryland's Middle School Personal Finance Challenge
On Wednesday April 22nd, four LEMS students (Aymar Bisseck, DaNasia McCrae, Victoria Ojo, Nya Stevens) came
in first place after competing in the Maryland's Middle School Personal Finance Challenge held in Timonium, MD. The challenge is designed to help students gain a better understanding and appreciation of personal finance. Students
learn to compete in a fun, challenging way.
Students prepared by dedicating their time to studying and competing against one another after school with Mrs.
Dean. The students not only represented LEMS by demonstrating their knowledge in a fun, competitive environment
they remained respectful and showed great sportsmanship throughout the entire competition.
On May 13th the students will be acknowledged and presented with their prize of $250 each during a luncheon at
Towson University.
The weather has now become warmer and your child will probably be more active. Since there is increased activity and warmer weather, the chances of dehydration increase. Please encourage your child to increase the drinking non-­‐caffeinated drinks.
Allergy season is upon us and so do the itchy, watery, red eyes, sneezing, runny nose, congestion, dry cough, sleep disturbances, and impaired sense of taste or smell (PDR Health.com). What can you do to help your child who suffers from tree, grass, Llower pollen? If your child has allergy medication, please make sure it is taken as prescribed. Wellness Night
The LEMS Student Wellness Club and
the Wellness Committee are happy to
announce our final event of the year:
Wellness Night on Thursday, May
28th from 6-8pm. Students must be
accompanied by an adult for this fun
night out!
When your child comes in from outdoors, encourage him or her to wash face, hands, and wipe off hair to remove the allergen, change clothes that will also have allergens on them, and lastly, encourage your child to shower before going to bed to be to ensure the pollen have been removed and not introduced to the bedding.
Insects have now come out and with that there are more chances of bites to the skin.
EAGLE PRIDE
At LEMS, we show Eagle PRIDE by demonstrating:
Perseverance
Respect
Integrity
Dependability
Excellence
When students show PRIDE, they earn Eagle Bucks to be used at our school store. Also, when students show PRIDE, they are able to participate in quarterly incentive activities. Our Lirst quarterly incentive will be 10/31. All students with 0 or 1 ofLice referrals will be able to participate in the Lirst incentive. Incentives for 2nd and 3rd quarters will also have both PRIDE and academic criteria for attendance. For the 2014-­‐2015 school year, our school store dates are: 05/29
Please remind your student to always show their LEMS PRIDE. If you are interested in helping with the school store or our quarterly incentives, please contact Dr. Burkhouse or Ms. Dugan. TESTING DATES
Below are important dates that all students and parents need to be made aware of. Save these dates
and emphasize to your children the importance of getting a good night's sleep prior to testing,
eating a good breakfast the morning of testing, and trying his/her best during all testing situations. We are looking for perfect attendance (on time and in school) on each of the testing dates. Thank
you in advance for your cooperation. April 27 - 28 6th grade PARCC Math/Reading
April 29 - 30 8th grade PARCC Math/Reading
May 4 - 5 7th grade PARCC Math/Reading
May 6, 7, 8 PARCC make-up
May 11 - 12 6th grade MAP Math/Reading
May 13 - 14 8th grade MAP Math/Reading
May 15 - 18 7th grade MAP Math/Reading Community Activities
Recreation and Parks
Recreation & Parks has established local baseball teams for several age groups in your community. We are writing to invite
you and your neighbors to participate in the Columbia Baseball League (CBL). Come help us bring baseball back to your
community. First time and experienced players are welcome. Thanks to support from the Howard County Public School
System, permits for your local school fields were issued to Recreation & Parks. We recognize some families could use a
little extra assistance with the price of registration. Recreation & Parks has a sliding scale for financial assistance
program. Howard County residency is required for financial assistance. To apply for financial assistance, a scholarship
application and acceptable proof of income must be submitted. Applications and income verification can be faxed to
410-313-4658, emailed to [email protected] or mailed/delivered to Howard County Recreation & Parks,
7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046.
Kennedy Krieger
We are recruiting children ages 8-12 to participate in an MRI research study to learn if there are differences between the
brain’s structure and its function in children with and without ADHD as well as with and without High Functioning Autism.
The study involves participating in 2 seven-hour days of paper and pencil tasks, computer activities, and a Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the brain. Parents will receive a report of the IQ assessment administered to their child as
well as the radiology report. All testing is done free of charge and you get to choose the dates you participate. For more
information about this study, please contact Alyssa Tiedemann at 443-923-9263, Mary Martinelli at 443-923-9258, or
Kristie Sweeney at 443-923-9254 or by email [email protected]
The First Tee
A unique youth development program that teaches children and youth ages 7-14 core values and healthy habits through the
game of golf. Classes begin in Apr. at Fairway Hills Golf Club in Columbia and additional program locations will be
offered around the county this summer. Sessions are $60-$150 and scholarships are available. For more information call
410-730-1114. [email protected]
AFS USA INC.
Host Families Sought for AFS Exchange Students: Next school year, some twenty AFS exchange students from around the
world will come to Howard County for a life-changing year of cross-cultural sharing. Exchange students live in a family
such as yours and attend the locally district HS from your address.
Contact Christina McGarvey at 410-997-7087 or [email protected] More information is also available http://
www.afsusa.org/hosy-family.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School
Open House Academically Excellent, Thur., Apr. 23, 7 p.m., 4801 Ilchester Road, Ellicott City, MD
OLPHschool.org
ManneqART
Sculpture of the Human Form fundraiser, Fri., Apr. 24, 5-8:30 p.m., Anderson-Becker/Lee Andersen Factory, 9010 Maier
Road, Unit 101, Laurel, MD. For information call 302-725-5555, [email protected]
Howard County Conservancy
FREE Earth Day Celebration on Sat., April 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick
Road, Woodstock, MD. Families and groups of all ages are welcome. For more info and to register please visit
www.hoecoconservancy.org
Howard County Government
Womenfest, A Health & Wellness Event for Women, Sat., Apr. 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. FREE
Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood, Cooksville, MD.
For more information visit the event’s website at www.howardcountyaging.org/WomenFest or call 410-313-5440.
Harpers Choice Community Association
Health and Safety Fair, Sat. Apr. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kahler Hall, 5400 Old Tucker Row Columbia, MD.
Community Activities
LUNGevity
Help fight lung cancer. Join us for Breathe Deep Columbia, a 5K walk in Town Center on Sat., Apr. 25 sponsored by the
LUNGevity Foundation. Register at www.LUNGevity.org/columbia.
Howard County Concert Orchestra
A Baroque Feast, Sun., Apr. 26, 4 p.m., the concert takes place in the wonderful acoustics of St. John's Episcopal Church,
9120 Frederick Rd. The HCCO's concerts are free to those 17 and under accompanied by a paying adult. For more
information, please visit www.hococo.org or call 888-921-7230.
Columbia Association
Mixed Media Mania with Korey Rosenbaum ages 5-10, Tues., April 26 - May 18, or Sun., June 7-28,1-2:30pm. Note: Dropins for one or two classes are welcomed. To register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email
[email protected].
Columbia Association
Painting Exploration and Design with Manique Buckmon begins with the basics for ages 6-9, Tues., Apr. 28 - May 19,
5:30-7 p.m. or Tues., May 26-June 16, 5:30-7pm. Painting by Design with Kate Cavanaugh explores composition and color
theory for students ages 10 and up begins Mon., April 27 - May 18; or Mon., June 1-22, 5:45-7:15pm. Both classes are $60
resident, $70 non-resident. To register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email
[email protected].
Slayton House
On Camera Kids, Learn techniques for Acting on Camera and how to get started in the television/films. Classes begin Weds.
Apr. 29, 5-6 p.m., for three weeks for $60.00. Both classes are held at Slayton House in the Wilde Lake Village Center. For
More Info please call Slayton House at 410-730-2380.
Howard Community College
Offered through Howard community College’s Continuing Education Division. howardcc.edu/ConEdTeen Denim-Mania for
students 11-15. Offered at the Hickory Ridge Building, HCC, Friday, May 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. School is out for the day.
Students will be engaged in a “reimagined” activity, recycling out-of-style, worn clothing into new, wearable fashions.
Offered through Howard community College’s Continuing Education.
Slayton House
Sign up now for these spring workshops in the Performing Arts
Razz-A Ma Tap-Shuffle off to Buffalo and learn techniques of Tap dance for fun, Exercise or that next audition. Classes
begin May 12 on Tues., for grades 3-10. For more information call 410-730-2380. E
Robinson Nature Center
Native Plant Palooza, Sun., May 12- 4:30 p.m./ FREE
Come shop Robinson Nature Center’s native plant sale and learn how best to care for native plants that can attract wildlife
while reducing the need for pesticides and fertilizers in your lawn and garden. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of all
plants benefits educational programs at the Nature Center. See www.howardcountymd.gov/RNCplantnative.htm
Town Center Community Association
Art in the Afternoon, Sun, May 17, 3-5 p.m. Historic Oakland 5430 Vantage Point Road Columbia, MD. FREE admission.
Registration preferred 410-730-4744.
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park
Colonial Market Fair. Sat and Sun., June 13 & 14, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Benjamin Banneker Historical Park, 300 Oella Avenue,
Catonsville, MD. A $5.00 donation for parking is requested.
Community Activities
Columbia Association
Mixed Media Mania with Korey Rosenbaum ages 5-10, Tues., April 26 - May 18, or Sun., June 7-28,1-2:30pm. Note: Drop-ins for
one or two classes are welcomed. To register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email
[email protected].
Columbia Association
Painting Exploration and Design with Manique Buckmon begins with the basics for ages 6-9, Tues., Apr. 28 - May 19, 5:30-7 p.m.
or Tues., May 26-June 16, 5:30-7pm. Painting by Design with Kate Cavanaugh explores composition and color theory for students
ages 10 and up begins Mon., April 27 - May 18; or Mon., June 1-22, 5:45-7:15pm. Both classes are $60 resident, $70 non-resident.
To register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email [email protected].
Slayton House
On Camera Kids, Learn techniques for Acting on Camera and how to get started in the television/films. Classes begin Weds. Apr.
29, 5-6 p.m., for three weeks for $60.00. Both classes are held at Slayton House in the Wilde Lake Village Center. For More Info
please call Slayton House at 410-730-2380.
Howard Community College
Offered through Howard community College’s Continuing Education Division. howardcc.edu/ConEdTeen Denim-Mania for
students 11-15. Offered at the Hickory Ridge Building, HCC, Friday, May 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. School is out for the day. Students will
be engaged in a “reimagined” activity, recycling out-of-style, worn clothing into new, wearable fashions. Offered through Howard
community College’s Continuing Education.
Slayton House
Sign up now for these spring workshops in the Performing Arts
Razz-A Ma Tap-Shuffle off to Buffalo and learn techniques of Tap dance for fun, Exercise or that next audition. Classes begin May
12 on Tues., for grades 3-10. For more information call 410-730-2380.
Robinson Nature Center
Native Plant Palooza, Sun., May 12- 4:30 p.m./ FREE
Come shop Robinson Nature Center’s native plant sale and learn how best to care for native plants that can attract wildlife while
reducing the need for pesticides and fertilizers in your lawn and garden. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of all plants
benefits educational programs at the Nature Center. See www.howardcountymd.gov/RNCplantnative.htm
Town Center Community Association
Art in the Afternoon, Sun, May 17, 3-5 p.m. Historic Oakland 5430 Vantage Point Road Columbia, MD. FREE admission.
Registration preferred 410-730-4744.
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park
Colonial Market Fair. Sat and Sun., June 13 & 14, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Benjamin Banneker Historical Park, 300 Oella Avenue,
Catonsville, MD. A $5.00 donation for parking is requested.
Newsletter
Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of every month as follows:
May 14th
June 11th
We will be holding our Executive Board Meetings starting at 6pm –which are open to all- followed by our
General Meeting starting at 6:30 and the family event at the same time. PTSA meetings can be fun and we
want a wide range of participation from our members.
GIANT A+ is up and running – please take a moment to update your school info there- we really
are looking for the funds in order to bring in some Cultural events and assemblies.
Send in those Box Tops!!!! We need them- we want them and we will use them!!!!
We are also looking for various Volunteers- we always need help with events at school and if you possess a
certain talent for writing grants, coordinating donations from local businesses, taking tickets at events,
teacher appreciation, PTSA Bulletin Board or coming in to help with the School store (where our kids spend
their Eagle Bucks) then we’d love to hear from you! If you feel you can help fill out our volunteer form and
send it back into school- or fill the form out and email it back to us. Some upcoming events we need help
with are our March madness Basketball- Spring Flea Market in April- and a movie night in December.
GIANT A+ is up and running – please take a moment to update your school info there- we really
are looking for the funds in order to bring in some Cultural events and assemblies.
Send in those Box Tops!!!! We need them- we want them and we will use them!!!!
We are also looking for various Volunteers- we always need help with events at school and if you
possess a certain talent for writing grants, coordinating donations from local businesses, taking
tickets at events, teacher appreciation, PTSA Bulletin Board or coming in to help with the School
store (where our kids spend their Eagle Bucks) then we’d love to hear from you! If you feel you can
help fill out our volunteer form and send it back into school- or fill the form out and email it back to
us. Some upcoming events we need help with are our March madness Basketball- Spring Flea
Market in April- and a movie night in December.
If there is something you need or comments you have let us know by emailing us at:
[email protected]
We also have a mail box in the front office!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Jenny, Lee, Tonya and Gladys
JENNY BONILLA- PRESIDENT
LEE BUDAR-DANOFF- VICE PRESIDENT
TONYA CROTTY- SECRETARY
GLADYS KNIGHT- TREASURER
May 14th--TBA