What`s Happening in CCPS - Carroll County Public Schools
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What`s Happening in CCPS - Carroll County Public Schools
February 6, 2015 School Holidays and Dates to Remember February February 2-6 Career and Technology Education Month Gifted and Talented Education Month National African American History Month National School Counseling Week Tuesday, February 10 Budget Hearing – Winters Mill High School (7:00 p.m.) Wednesday, February 11 Board of Education Meeting (4:00 p.m.) Monday, February 16 Schools/Offices Closed – Presidents’ Day Wednesday, February 25 Instructional Assistants Day NHS Fundraiser – Winters Mill High School The Winters Mill High School National Honor Society is sponsoring a fundraiser through Saturday, February 21. NHS members are selling eco-friendly tote bags, travel bags, kitchenware, home goods, and more through Mixed Bag Designs to raise money to cover costs and fund senior scholarships. Anyone who would like to support the NHS may shop online at www.mixedbagdesigns.com/?fundraiserid. Be sure to add the number 273508 and the name of the seller you are supporting at checkout. The NHS will receive 40% from every online purchase. For more information, please contact Sarah Jones at [email protected] or 410-386-1500. Contact: Sarah Jones, [email protected], 410-386-1500 Academy Health Fair – Manchester Valley High School Students in the Health, Human and Social Sciences Academy at Manchester Valley High School will hold a health fair on Monday, February 9, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. Contact: Jenny Wennell, [email protected] One School, One Book – Manchester Elementary School During the month of February, Manchester Elementary School is participating in “One School, One Book”, a program that promotes literature at home and the school environment through the use of one common book. The school will be reading The World According to Humphrey. Each student and classroom teacher will receive a copy of the book, as well as a schedule for reading during the month. In order to engage the students and their families, an evening event entitled “A Dinner Date with Humphrey” will be held on Tuesday, February 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. The evening will include dinner and a display of school projects and student work. A guest reader will entertain the students and rotations throughout the classrooms will take place to support the book. Contact: Jennifer Katherman, Teacher; Dodi Ritz, Instructional Assistant; Martin Tierney, Principal, Manchester Elementary School, 410-751-3410 Budget Hearing Dates The dates for public presentation, review, and input to the Operating Budget for the Carroll County Public School System for the 2015 - 2016 school year are listed below: Tuesday, February 10 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing (with citizen participation) – Winters Mill High School Wednesday, February 11 4:00 p.m. Adoption of Board of Education’s Proposed FY 16 Operating Budget during Board of Education Meeting – Charles I. Ecker Boardroom, Board of Education Offices. Contact: Chris Hartlove, Chief Financial Officer, 410-386-1829 “Watt-Free Wednesday – Manchester Valley High School The Enviro Club at Manchester Valley High School is participating in a weekly energy conservation initiative called Watt-Free Wednesday. The next day for the initiative is Wednesday, February 11. The school is actively seeking to educate everyone about social responsibility towards our planet. Contact: Rusty LaMotte, [email protected], or Gina Felter, [email protected] Board Meeting The Board of Education of Carroll County will meet on Wednesday, February 11, at 4:00 p.m. in the Charles I. Ecker Boardroom at the Board of Education offices, located at 125 North Court Street in Westminster. Agenda items will include the adoption of the FY16 Operating Budget. In addition, the Board will begin discussions on make-up days for inclement weather. There will be time for citizen participation at this meeting. The public is encouraged to attend. Citizen participation will be held following administrative items and presentations. Citizens who wish to address the Board during Citizen Participation are encouraged to check the agenda prior to the meeting to determine what time the public comment portion of the meeting will begin. The agenda and back-up materials for the meeting can be found by going to the school system’s website at www.carrollk12.org and clicking on “Online Meeting Agenda” at the bottom of the page. The meeting will be streamed live on the Carroll County Public Schools website at www.carrollk12.org. Click on Quick Links on the top of the page, then click on CETV 21, followed by CCPS CETV Webstreaming, or go directly to: http://www.carrollk12.org/admin/commedia/cetv/streaming/default.asp. The Board meeting also will be broadcast live on Channel 21, with rebroadcasts on Thursday, February 12, at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 14, at 9:00 a.m.; Sunday, February 15, at 8:00 p.m.; and Thursday, February 19, at 8:00 p.m. Contact: Carey Gaddis, Supervisor of Community and Media Relations, 410-751-3020 Jump-A-Thon – Manchester Elementary School Students at Manchester Elementary School will be participating in a Jump-A-Thon to raise funds for a new playground on Friday, February 13, from 9:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. during their special area time. All donations will go directly to the new playground. Contact: Dodi Ritz, Instructional Assistant; Martin Tierney, Principal, Manchester Elementary School, 410-751-3410 String Extravaganza – Northwest Region Schools String students of the northwest region schools will be participating in the 13th annual String Extravaganza in the auditorium at Francis Scott Key High School on Tuesday, February 17. The purpose is to promote string instrument performance and to encourage current students to continue to participate in school orchestra throughout their public school years. This Suzuki-style performance begins with the FSK High School orchestra. Middle and elementary school students will be added as the performance continues. The evening ends with a mass orchestra of 100 or more musicians in grades 4-12. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Contact: Bill Duffy, [email protected] Special Education Workshop The Partners for Success Center of Carroll County Public Schools will sponsor a workshop for parents and school staff on Wednesday, February 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carroll Springs School in Westminster. The workshop, entitled “Around the World of Special Education”, gives participants an overview of the special education process and acquaints them with the terminology and procedures involved in special education. Topics will include the definition of special education terms, federal and state laws, the special education cycle, eligibility, advocacy (parent involvement in the IEP process), Individualized Education Plans, and resources. Light refreshments will be served. To register or for more information, please contact Cindy Senseney at the Partners for Success Resource Center, 410-751-3955. Contact: Cindy Senseney, Partners for Success Resource Center, 410-751-3955 Middle School Musical - My Son Pinocchio Jr. Carroll County Public Schools students will be performing the second collaborative middle school musical, Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr, sponsored by the Gifted and Talented Program. This musical will be held on Friday, February 20, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, February 21, at 1:00 and 7:00 p.m., at Winters Mill High School in Westminster. Snow dates are February 27 and 28 at the same times and location. Those who wish to attend are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance to help reduce long lines at the ticket counter. Tickets are available for a donation of $5.00. In addition, attendees are asked to bring a can of food to be donated to Carroll County Food Sunday. Cash or checks may be made out to Carroll County Public Schools. No refunds will be given. Tickets may be purchased at Winters Mill on February 12, 13, 17, 18, and 19 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and two hours prior to each performance. Contact: Kendra Hart, Supervisor of Elementary Instruction and Gifted and Talented Instruction K-12, 410-386-1660, [email protected] 31 Bag Bingo – Francis Scott Key High School A 31 Bag Bingo will be held at Francis Scott Key High School on Saturday, February 21. All bags are themed and filled with great contents. Themes include Ravens, Orioles, MD Terrapins, gardening, cooking, scrapbooking, golf, car essentials, office, dogs, gift wrap, pool toys, movies, technology, FSK Graduation (includes 2 reserved tickets to graduation and a reserved parking pass), FSK Prom (includes 2 free FSK Prom tickets), and FSK Spirit (includes 2 free FSK spring sports passes). There will also be a special 31 bag containing hundreds of dollars of gift cards and gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and bingo will begin at 7 p.m. The event will include food, a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and numerous vendors. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. All proceeds from the event will help fund AP Exam scholarships at the high school. For more information, please contact Kim Stem, Assistant Principal, at [email protected] or 410-751-3320. Contact: Kim Stem, Assistant Principal, Francis Scott Key High School, 410-751-3320, [email protected] African American Read-In Carroll County Public Schools, Carroll County Chapter of the NAACP, and Carroll County Public Library are partnering to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month by hosting an African American Read-In. The event will be held on Thursday, February 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carroll County Arts Center, located at 91 West Main Street in Westminster. A reception with light refreshments will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m. A performance by a high school jazz band and book displays from the school system and the public library also will be featured during the reception. The read-in will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Local high school students will share book excerpts and poetry written by African American writers. Contact: Kendra Hart, Supervisor of Elementary Instruction and Gifted and Talented Instruction K-12, 410-386-1660, [email protected] Volunteer Training Schedule DATE SCHOOL TIME + precedes a school event/activity * follows a school event/activity # part of a school event/activity February 11 February 11 February 11 February 12 February 19 February 19 February 24 + Ebb Valley Elementary Oklahoma Road Middle Manchester Elementary *Freedom Elementary Eldersburg Elementary Winfield Elementary Winters Mill High CONTACT Please call the number provided to confirm the scheduled training session. 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 6:30 PM 9:00 AM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 410-386-1550 410-751-3600 410-751-3410 410-751-3525 410-751-3520 410-751-3242 410-386-1500 The Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) is firmly committed to creating equal employment and educational opportunities for all persons with regard to its employment practices and in the provision of services, programs, and activities. The CCPS does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, ancestry or national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. The CCPS provides non-discriminatory access to school facilities in accordance with its policies and regulations regarding the community use of schools (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts). The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Gregory J. Bricca, Director of Research and Accountability, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3068. The Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of services, programs or activities. Persons needing auxiliary aids and services for communication should contact the Office of Community and Media Relations at 410-751-3020 or [email protected], or write to Carroll County Public Schools, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, may use Relay or 7-1-1. Please contact the school system at least one (1) week in advance of the date the special accommodation is needed. Information concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act is available from the Director of Facilities or the Supervisor of Community and Media Relations: Raymond Prokop, Director of Facilities, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3177, or Carey Gaddis, Supervisor of Community and Media Relations, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3020. CG/bb