PTSA Newsletter March April 2015.pub

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Message from the President
INSIDE
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ISSUE:
Message from the
President
Message from the
Principal
News From the
Nurse
FBLA
AVID
What’s Going
On?
Music Department
Engineering
PTSA News…
The OMHS PTSA didn’t let the record breaking cold, snow, or ice slow us down! It just gave us more
time to plan for the many upcoming PTSA sponsored events…
Secretaries Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, and the Safe After
Prom Party fundraisers.
BASKET BINGO
Thank you to all that helped make our BINGO Fundraiser a huge success! Your generous donations
were very much appreciated. Over $1200.00 was raised and everyone had a great time, especially the
winners. We are so grateful to the families and staff that took time out of their busy lives to spend several hours playing bingo and supporting our school. The cast from Shrek the Musical gave us a sneak
peek of a few songs from the show, what a special treat! Our students certainly have talent!
Parent/Teacher
Conference Night
Scholorship
Applications
Please consider coming to a PTSA meeting!
There are only a few meetings left. We hope you join us as this is a great
way to hear what is going on and to share your ideas!
March 4th, April 1st, May 6th
And More
****We need volunteers to help with Teacher Appreciation Week.
Please contact Renee Kimmel if you are interested in helping
with this, [email protected]****
Message from the PTSA President Cont.
PTSA OFFICERS NEEDED FOR NEXT YEAR!!!
This is a great opportunity to be involved and make a difference! PLEASE consider a leadership
role, all positions are open for next year. If you are interested please contact Principal, Abbey
Campbell, [email protected].
Twitter and Facebook
Please continue following us on facebook and twitter for all of the latest OMHS news and information. Remember to share
and retweet to help us share the “good stuff” happening in our school.
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Junior/Senior Prom Information
Prom will be here before we know it!!
The Senior/Junior Prom will be held on Friday, May 15th. The Safe After-Prom Party will be at the Timonium
Bowling Alley from midnight until 4am. We are still collecting donations for desserts and door prizes for the kids,
if you have any connections with local businesses this would be a good time to ask for donations. We also need
lots of volunteers to help the night of the party. Please email Pam Solomon at [email protected] if you can
help in any way.
Let's make this a great, safe party for our kids!!
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Greetings OMHS Families,
It looks like Spring may finally arrive! Despite the weather related delays and interruptions this winter, students and staff have been persistent in achieving their goals. Just a few
highlights from this winter include:
 Kudos to the cast and crew of Shrek The Musical. The entire OM community is proud
of the hard work and dedication you showed in putting on such a fantastic production.
Congratulations to Mr. Steel, Mr. Franklin, Mr. Gallo, and Ms. Smith!
 A very special thank you goes out to Ms. Linda Dreizen who has volunteered countless
hours accompanying our music students on piano and playing in the pit for Shrek. We
so appreciate your time and service. Thank you!
 Congratulations go out to our Music Department whose students had excellent performances both at the Baltimore County Solo & Ensemble Festival and in BCPS Assessments where our Eagles had an excellent showing:
* 32 students performed in the Solo & Ensemble Festival and all received an
Excellent or Superior rating!
* 25 students qualified for the Maryland State Festival
* We’re equally as proud of our large ensemble groups who just participated in
BCPS Assessments:
* Orchestra earned a Superior rating and will travel to the State Festival
* Chorus earned an Excellent rating
* We are still awaiting the rating for our Band and are proud of their
hard work and dedication
 This month over 200 students were recognized for earning Honor Roll status; 45 of
those students earned straight A’s – way to go Eagles!
 Congrats go out to our Mock Trial Team for their outstanding season; we had a remarkable group of underclassmen who upset some more experienced teams.
 Bravo to our Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students who had an excellent showing at the Regional Competition. Thirteen students qualified for the state
competition and five were First Place winners:
* Sam Aydukovic, Grade 11 – Public Speaking II
* Morgan Dingle, Grade 12 – Business Procedures
* Devon Weaver, Grade 12 – Desktop Publishing
* Ezra Rubenfeld, Grade 11 – Insurance and Risk Management
* Christine Nguyen, Grade 12 – Business Presentation
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL CONT.
 Congratulations to Coach Girch and the OM Wrestling Team who sent 5
wrestlers to the State Tournament, all of whom came home place winners:
* Tyquez Shade, Grade 12 – 2nd Place
* Jake Rendelman, Grade 12 – 3rd Place
* Brandon Bekar, Grade 12 – 3rd Place
* David Hollingsworth, Grade 10 – 5th Place
* Islom Juraev, Grade 12 – 6th Place
 Many thanks to Ms. Rosalyn Gaines for her work in organizing our Black
History Month celebration. This month’s celebration will showcase the
arts, including food, song, and dance! You don’t want to miss this event
which will take place on Tuesday, March 24th at 6:00 PM in our Lecture
Hall. Thank you, Ms. Gaines!
Please mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
 PARCC Assessments – March 2-27 – All students enrolled in English 10,
Algebra 1, and Algebra 2 will take the PARCC Performance-Based Assessments this month. Students are notified of test dates, times, and locations on a test ticket distributed by the homeroom teacher. See Ms. Crabbe
with any questions.
 Black History Month Showcase: A Night of the Arts – March 24th at
6:00pm in the Lecture Hall
 NAHS Art Show – March 26th 6:00-8:00 PM in the gym
 Half Day of School – April 2nd – Students will be dismissed at 11:05am
 Spring Break – April 3-10
 Distribution of Q3 Report Cards – Thursday, April 23rd
Interims were distributed on March 2nd.
 Guitar Show – April 30th 6:00pm in the Auditorium
As we welcome Spring, we are looking forward to a strong finish to the third
quarter – every day counts!
Best Regards,
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News From the Nurse
Do I have a COLD or ALLERGIES?
If you tend to get “colds” that develop suddenly and occur at the same time every year,
it’s possible that you actually have seasonal allergies. Although colds and seasonal allergies may share some of the same symptoms, they are very different diseases.
Common colds are caused by viruses, while seasonal allergies are immune system responses triggered by exposure to allergens. Treatment of a common cold may include
rest, pain relievers and over-the-counter-cold-remedies, such as decongestants. A cold
usually lasts three to 10 days, although some may last as long as two weeks.
Treatment of seasonal allergies may include over-the-counter or prescription antihistamines, nasal steroid sprays and decongestants, and avoidance of exposure to allergens
where possible. Seasonal allergies may last several weeks.
Symptom check: is it a cold or allergy?
Symptom
Cold
Allergy
Cough
General aches and pains
Fatigue and weakness
Itchy eyes
Sneezing
Sore Throat
Runny Nose
Stuffy Nose
Fever
Usually
Sometimes
Sometimes
Rarely
Usually
Usually
Usually
Usually
Rarely
Sometimes
Never____
Sometimes
Usually___
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Rarely____
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Please remember the nurse cannot dispense medication without signed permission from
a parent /guardian and prescribed medication must be accompanied by a physician’s order. We do not have antihistamines or decongestions as stock medications. Benadryl is
administered for a SEVERE allergic reaction only. Ice can be administered for eye irritation as topical relief. We do not have eye drops or any eye solution available.
If you have questions or particular concerns regarding your child and allergies during the
upcoming allergy season, please call the nurse at 410-887-1529.
FBLA had its most successful regional competition ever! 12 students qualified to participate in the
FBLA State Competition with 5 of our students earning 1st Place! Students traveled to Catonsville High
School and competed in live events; Business Presentation, Impromptu Speaking, and Public Speaking I
and II. They networked with other FBLA members from Baltimore County with close to 500 students
attending.
Please congratuwell done.
late our members on a job
State qualifiers:
Sam Aydukovic – Public Speaking II – 1st Place
Morgan Dingle – Business Procedures – 1st Place
Devon Weaver – Desktop Publishing – 1st Place
Ezra Rubenfeld – Insurance and Risk Management – 1st Place
Christine Nguyen – Business Presentation – 1st Place
Jordyn Gaer, Alex Amernick, Sam Rosenfeld – Sports Management – 3rd Place
Alice Agboola – Business Math – 4th Place
Whisper Fisher and Kenisha Brannan – Entrepreneurship – 6th Place
Andre’ Elliott- Healthcare Administration – 6th Place
Aarsh Seth – Business Math – 6th Place
Other successful competitors:
Kiyah Martin – Impromptu Speaking – 5th Place
Dontae Thomas – Public Speaking I – 5th Place
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PARCC test will be administered
March 2 –27, 2015 for all students
enrolled in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and
English 10.
The BOYS LACROSSE TEAM will be hosting their
Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser on March 24th in the
lower cafeteria at 5:30-7:30 pm.
Tickets can be purchased from any player, at the door,
or from Coach Girch. Tickets are $5 for students and
$8 for adults.
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Freshman - Class of 2018
If you have any questions or suggestions for events
and/or fundraisers, please feel free to contact me
at [email protected]
Juniors - Class of 2017
We hope you are “weathering” winter and its
storms! The ever-popular annual Faculty Basketball
Game will be held on March 19 at 3:00pm in the
gym. This is a change from the original date on
March 3. Concessions will be sold. Please come out
and support the faculty!
Keep an eye open for future fundraisers. We can
always use new fundraising ideas and parent support, so please consider helping the Class of 2017!
Contact Emily Blumenauer
([email protected]) or Matt Samay
Sophomores - Class of 2016
The Class of 2016 is excited to be selling dining
decks : a great way to enjoy the best of Baltimore eateries while supporting the class. No
pesky coupons books: just a handy deck that
slips easily into your pocket! Please contact
Glenn Savage [email protected] or Mindy [email protected] to purchase one.
Seniors - Class of 2015
Too much News for this little box.
Please see the next page.
Patti Butler ([email protected]) or Brandon Needel
([email protected])
We are also excited to be a part of the first ever
Junior/Senior Prom on May 15th. Information
regarding tickets prices will be forthcoming.
SAT Day – Reserve the date. April 15th .
SAT Day – Reserve the date. April 15th
Owings Mills High School
124 Tollgate Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Graduation grows closer each day! This is no time, however for students to relax in their study habits and work ethic. Please encourage your child to avoid the senior slide. While there is a large amount of information contained in this message, we hope it will help you plan for the next few weeks and coming months – exciting times!
Q3 Interims – Students received interims. Please review the interim with your child to be sure he or she is meeting goals for graduation and college acceptances. Schedule conferences with teachers as necessary.
Scholarship Information – Students received scholarship packets in English classes. Please review this in‐
formation with your child and select scholarships to apply for, noting the application deadlines for each.
Senior Banners – Seniors have received banner information. Banners cost $25 and all proceeds benefit the After‐Prom Party. The banners will decorate our school and celebrate our graduates. Banners are on sale until March 27th. For more information, visit the PTSA website http://omhsptsa.weebly.com/ Yearbook – $60 for priceless memories. Purchase yearbooks online at www.jostensyearbooks.com Caps and Gowns – Don’t wait any longer to order! All orders must be placed online at http://
www.nrpatlantic.com/ Click on Shop Owings Mills High School to place the order. Graduation ‐ Reserved Seat Raffle ‐ Enter to win 7 reserved seats at graduation. All proceeds benefit the After‐Prom Party. Cost is $5.00 per entry or 5 entries for $20.00. See the PTSA website for news about raf‐
fle sales. http://omhsptsa.weebly.com/ Senior Awards Assembly – Thursday, May 28th 6:00 PM – Parents will be notified by letter if your child is receiving an award. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Graduation – Monday, June 1, 2015 ‐ 2:30 pm – Towson University SECU Arena – All students will receive 7 free tickets. After tickets are distributed in May, students may purchase up to 10 additional tickets for $5.00 each. Tickets will be sold on a first‐come, first‐served basis until they are sold out. We look forward to this exciting time of year with our soon‐to‐be graduates! Happy planning! Patti Butler ([email protected]) or Brandon Needel ([email protected])
Patti Butler ([email protected]) or Brandon Needel ([email protected])
Lacrosse
What’s going on the Music Department …
Tri-M Spring Recital/New Member Induction/Senior Farewell Ceremony
Wednesday, March 25th @ 6:00pm in the Lecture Hall
Admission: $2.00
Piano Recital
Thursday, April 23rd @ 6:00pm in the Lecture Hall
Admission: $2.00
Guitar Show
Thursday, April 30th @ 6:00pm in the Lecture Hall
Admission: $2.00
Music Department Spring Concert
Thursday, May 7th @ 6:00pm in the Auditorium
Admission: FREE
Do you have any Musical Instruments?
Do you have any instruments lying around? The Music Department is
looking for donations of used musical instruments to supplement the growing needs of their performing ensembles. In return, we will be able to supply you with a receipt for your tax deductible donation. All instruments
are welcome from band and percussion to string instruments. We will also take electronic
keyboards. Please contact Mrs. Spadea Russell at [email protected] or call 410 8871700 during school hours.
Congratulations to all of
our performing ensembles
on their wonderful performances at the BCPS Music Assessments!
CHOIR
Excellent
Rating!
BAND
Excellent
Rating!
ORCHESTRA
Superior
Owings Mills students did a phenomenal job at Baltimore County's Solo & Ensemble Festival on Saturday,
February 28th. 32 of our band, orchestral, vocal, piano, and guitar students participated. Every single one of
them earned an "Excellent" or "Superior" rating! 25 of the 32 students qualified for the Maryland State
Festival in May! These students worked incredibly hard on their solos and small group pieces, getting together
after school and on weekends to prepare.
Earning an "Excellent" rating:
Harrison Cohn, bassoon
John Carlo Mallari, saxophone
Morgan Dingle, viola
Jon Moy, timpani and snare drum (on 2 of the highestXiomara Escobar, flute
difficulty grade solos!)
Tahreem Fayiz, flute (on a collegiate-level solo!) Adam Snyder, clarinet
Lawrence Guloy, oboe
Ajai Whitby, clarinet
Frederico Jones, voice
Asa Wilson, violin
Kayla Larrydale, flute
Antonio Winn, saxophone
Earning a "Superior" rating and qualifying for the State Festival in May:
The OMHS Percussion Ensemble (on their most challenging piece to date):
Alex Amernick
Chris DeFord
Tahreem Fayiz
Rayquan Griffin
Lawrence Guloy
Vlad Latushko
Jake Lippman
Vincent McCall
Isaiah McKnight
Jon Moy
Shemar Shipman
Harrison Cohn, bassoon
Morgan Dingle, viola
Andre Elliott, trumpet
Ian Fogary Florang, piano accompanist
Lawrence Guloy, oboe (on a collegiate-level solo!)
Trey Holley, clarinet (on 2 separate duets)
Morgan Kaler, viola
Tyler Levy, guitar
Scott Montgomery, guitar (on the highest level of difficulty solo)
LeAnn Ngo, guitar
Edosewele Okojie, piano accompanist
Alex Solomon, guitar
Levan Sulimanov, guitar (on the highest level of difficulty solo)
Sarah Todd, clarinet (on 2 separate duets)
Asa Wilson, violin
This was a great day for OMHS Music! Best of all, each student came away from the day feeling great
about the progress they've made as musicians. The judges commented regularly on the high level of preparation
in our students. If you see these students in your classes, please congratulate them on their hard work and success!
LEASE SUPPORT THESE BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT THE OMHS
2015 SAFE AFTER PROM PARTY.
FRANKEL & CHESAPEAKE CADILLAC
10240 YORK RD, COCKEYSVILLE MD 21030
410-666-6000
Elite Driving School
10220 S Dolfield Rd Suite 104
410-363-7483
Chipotle
1809 Reisterstown Rd
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410-205-2854
Mile One Automotive
Mile One Auto Park, Owings Mills
Parent Teacher Conference Night (SENIORS)
Thursday, April 23, 2015
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
On Thursday evening April 23, 2015, you will have an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers individually. Fifteen minutes
will be allowed for each conference. Parents are asked to fill in this appointment request sheet and send it to the teachers with
their children. In turn, the teachers will fill in the appointment times and return the sheets to the parents for them to bring as a
guide on Conference Night.
On the left side of the form below, parents will write the names of the teachers they would like to see, as well as the period the
teacher has the student. The teachers will complete the remainder of the form.
PLEASE LIMIT YOUR CONFERENCE TO FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES. If a longer period is desirable, you may wish to make
an appointment with the teacher on a different date. ALL CONFERENCES WILL TERMINATE AT 6:30 p.m. PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN CONFERENCE REQUEST FORMS BEFORE
April 21, 2015.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE FORM
Student Name and Grade
(To be filled out by parent)
(To be filled out by teacher)
Teacher: __________________________ Period: _______ Time: _________ Teacher: __________
Room#: ____________
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WANT TO HELP OUR SCHOOL EARN CASH? YOU CAN
EACH TIME YOU SHOP AT OUR LOCAL
WITH
Designate our school today using ID Code 01134 and each time you
shop at GIANT using your GIANT Card you will earn points for your
school! This year GIANT is committed to donating $2M to local schools,
make sure you get your share.
Log on to www.giantfood.com/aplus
Or dial 1-877-275-2858 to register your card.
WANT TO HELP OUR SCHOOL EARN CASH? YOU CAN
EACH TIME YOU SHOP AT OUR LOCAL
STORE WITH
Designate our school today using ID Code 02328 and each time you
Dear Family and Friends,
Thank you for supporting our school through the Food Lion MVP Rewards program.
If you haven’t already linked your MVP Card to support our school, please follow the
steps below.
1. Go to www.foodlion.com
2. Click on Community Outreach
3. Click on MVP Rewards
4. Click Register your MVP Card
5. Click on the arrow that says, “Shoppers register here”
Once on the MVP Shopper Registration page, enter your MVP Card number (all 12 dig-
211960
its), your contact information and link it to our school. Our code is
Purchases of only the following brands will help earn cash for our school: Food Lion
Brand, Healthy Accents, Home 360, Nature’s Place, On the Go Bistro, Smart Op-
Lateness to School
Telephone Messages for Students
Students are encouraged to develop good habits of
prompt attendance. Lateness to school is a Category 1 offense, according to the Baltimore County Behavior Handbook. Students must be in their seats at 7:35 a.m.
It is not possible for our secretarial staff to relay telephone messages to students during the school
day. If there is an emergency situation that requires
contact with a student, the situation will be handled by
an administrator.
Remember students are not allowed to be on
cell phones from 7:35 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.
Attendance
Regular school attendance has a positive affect on
learning and helps to establish habits necessary for responsible adulthood. Therefore, a great emphasis is placed on the
encouragement of consistent school attendance.
A student absent from school must present a note to
the homeroom teacher within 3 days upon returning to
school. The written note must include the name of the student, signature of parent/guardian, contact number, date(s) of
and reason for the absence. Absences not supported by a note
will be considered unexcused.
Visitation
NOTE: When visiting school, all parents must register at the school office and receive a visitor’s pass. Teachers will be instructed by the principal to refrain from conferring with anyone who does not have a visitor’s pass. This
action is absolutely necessary in order for us to maintain
security in our building so that the students and teachers are
protected from trespassers. Drop-in visits to classes are not
permitted. Teachers are allowed a 24 hour notice.
Flowers, Balloons and Fast Foods
Parents and friends should not send flowers,
balloons or bring in fast foods to students at school.
The delivery of these items is disruptive to the educational program.
Bikes and Skateboards
We are pleased to provide bike racks for a limited number of students. However, we cannot be responsible for the security of any bikes, but do expect
students to provide themselves with a secure lock and
chain for their own protection. Parents are reminded
that students should wear a helmet when riding a bike.
Skateboards are not allowed in the building. They are
not considered a form of transportation and must be left
at home.
Lockers
On Monday, August 27, during homeroom,
teachers will assign lockers . The Baltimore County
Public School System has installed permanent locks on
hall lockers. All locks and lockers in the school are provided for the use and convenience of the students and
are subject to inspection by authorized personnel. A
principal or assistant principal of a Baltimore County
Public School may make a search of the physical plant
of the school and its appurtenances including the lockers of students according to Policy 5460. Students may
NOT share lockers.
OWINGS MILLS HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2014-2015
March
April
02-27
04
05
05
05
09-13
19
19
23
25
26
26
PARCC Assessments
PTSA Meeting
Parent/Teacher Conferences
AVID Parent Night
Sports Booster Meeting
Baltimore County Assessments for Music
NHS Induction
Faculty Basketball Game
Sports Boosters Meeting
Tri-M Senior Farewell
NAHS Community ART Show
Tri-M Recital//Sr. Farewell. Induction
01
01
Third Marking Period Ends
Spring Break Begins End of Day
(Subject to Change)
01
PTSA Meeting
13
School Reopens
13-17
High School Assessments
15
Interims Distributed (Seniors)
20-May 15 PARCC Assessments
22
Sports Boosters Meeting
23
Distribution of Report Cards
23
Senior 4th Qtr. Parent Conference Night
23
Piano Recital
30
Guitar Show
May
June
04-08
06
07
11
12
13
15
18
21
22
25
28
FEA Shadow Day
PTSA Meeting
Music Spring Concert
Sports Boosters Meeting
Music Awards Dinner
Interim Quarter Report—Qtr 4
Prom
High School Assessments (Thru June 4th)
Parent/Teacher Conference Night
Last Day for Seniors
Memorial Day-School Closed
Senior Awards Assembly
01
01
03
11
14
19
Graduation, Towson University
Sports Booster Meeting
PTSA Meeting
Underclass Award Ceremony
Flag Day
Last Day for Students
We’re on the web
http://www.edline.net/pages/Owings_Mills_High
All dates are subject to change. If inclement weather conditions force us to close schools more than seven days, it will be necessary to alter the school calendar. These additional
days will be scheduled as required at the end of the school year. The calendar will be reduced up to 5 days if not needed to offset day/hours when schools are closed due to inclement weather.
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