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THE
ALWAYS FREE
SPRING EDITION
CLARKSVILLE COMET
CLARKSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL / APRIL 10, 2015/VOLUME 17
Save the Date for the…
Clarksville Middle School
4th Annual Fun Run/WALK:
Promoting Health & Wellness In Our Community
is quickly approaching on Thursday, May 21th from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. A registration form will be included in
future CMS and PTA newsletters, so be sure to look for itImmediately following the Fun Run plan to stick
around and visit our annual Enrichment Fair from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Come enjoy hands-on activities and
see what your children have been creating and designing over the course of the school year – you’re sure to
be impressed! We hope to see you on the 21st!
Spring Standardized Testing Dates HCPSS middle school students will participate in spring MSA, MAP and
PARCC standardized testing. At CMS, our schedule is as follows:
• MSA Science – April 14 and 15 (8th grade only)
• PARCC testing – April 20 – 25* (all students)
• MAP testing - May 11-19* (all students)
*this is the testing “window” and students will not test everyday during this timeframe.
Be sure to check the CMS and/or HCPSS website for additional information about testing.
Congrats to STEM Fair Students! Please wish “good luck” to the following 8th grade students who were
selected for the Howard County STEM Fair competition this Saturday, April 11, at Long Reach High School:
Matthew Bloom
Amy Chen
Shaiza Monsoor
Diana Oh
Natasha Pansare
Megan Radcliffe
Annie Shi
Caroline Tang
Projects can be viewed from 10-12 on Saturday, if you’d like to stop by and see their outstanding work!
Do Re Mi Fa…! A big shout out goes to the CMS Chamber Choir and CMS 7/8 Chorus who did a
fantastic job this week at their assessment and adjudication, respectively.
Our students have been
working all year to perfect their sound and they are just amazing! Thanks to Ms. Ringenberg whose
passion and dedication is felt by her students and the entire CMS community!
Planning a visit to the Mall before April 19? Be sure to visit the 2nd floor, near Lord & Taylor to see the
wonderful CMS art exhibit as part of the 43rd Annual HCPSS Spring Student Art Exhibition at the Mall in
Columbia. I must say…our display looks amazing! Thank you to Mr. West and our very talented students
who have artwork on display!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Melissa Shindel
IMPORTANT
DATES
APRIL 14:
Report Cards Issued
APRIL 30:
Spirit Day: College Day
MAY 1:
Professional Learning Day
Schools closed
This Week, look who was recognized for
being...
MAY 21:
4th Annual Fun Run/Walk
MAY 25:
Memorial Day
Schools & Offices Closed
Respectful of Self, Others and the School
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Tyler Hopkins, Kim Munro, Deven Daniel,
Ever Sheplee
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Leading Responsibly
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!Aidan Barker, Kaitlyn Burnett, Zoe Scott,
Kenzie Kleinberger
Engaged in Learning
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Hudson Kennedy, Maggie Song, Clyde
Smith, Max Mohink, Chantel Desmarais, Michael
Huang, Rebecca Steinberg, Juliet Nierle, Emily
Masker, Michelle Jin, Nishanth Jakkampudi, Alaina
Bosmans, Caroline Lovelace, William Engle, Henry
Caplan, Alexandre’ Docouto, Kaitlyn Burnett
FEBRUARY 2015
Each month, staff members on each team - 6th, 7th, 8th and Related Arts - will
select students to be recognized as the “Students of the Month.” This is not an
easy task, as we have so many wonderful students at Clarksville Middle School!
However, after careful thought we wish to congratulate the following students for
being recognized by the identified teams of teachers:
6th: Cristina Zhang
Luke Auble
7th: Natalie Lewis
Daniel Osheroff
8th: Matt Bloom
Lillian Trossman
RA: Megan Radcliffe
The 8th grade at CMS has been abuzz with the Bard these last few weeks. Starting with our annual Shakespeare residency program, students in Mrs. Pieplow
and Mrs. McNees’s English classes formed acting companies, selected scenes from
Romeo and Juliet, edited scripts, paraphrased lines, wrote character analyses, and
worked with the teachings artists from the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company to
from their scenes from page to stage. Students performed their scenes for
appreciative audiences of classmates and parents.
After returning from spring break, students attended a performance of
Romeo and Juliet at the new Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Theater in
Baltimore. They marveled at the theater’s transformation from a local historic
bank to a modern version Shakespeare’s Globe theater, and they enjoyed seeing a
professional production of their favorite play.
On Thursday, a group of 80 students traveled to the James Rouse Theater
to participate in the Howard County Shakespeare Festival where middle schools
throughout the county gather to perform Shakespeare. Our CMS thespians took
to the stage to showcase their best work, entertaining the audience with comic
and tragic scenes. All in all, our 8th grade students have had an outstanding
Shakespearience this year.
Congratulations to students Logan Kallini, Emma Schroeder, Michelle
Han, Matt Illei, Robbie Graham, Eric Valdesuso, Johnathon DiPietro, Matt
Hernandez, Kevin Hickey, Audrey Benton, Nathan Kim, Tabitha You, Marisa
Patel, Sarah Burnett, Dani Pazulski, Olivia Harold, Brook Gettier, Andrew
Orlosky, Darcy Luntz, Kim Munro, Lauren Mendes, Morgan Taylor, Hope
Rovensek, Jane Park, Suleman Khan, Janet Weng, Chantel Desmarais, Amogh
Thakkar, Ingrid Chang, Neha Benarji, Sein Yoo, Halley Maddox, Erin Duncan,
Sam Johnson, Diana Oh, Sarah Echols, Olivia Wood, Josh Burton, Sophie
Dubin, and Nico Sloane; their artwork was selected for exhibition in the 43rd
Annual Spring Student.
Exhibition at The Mall in Columbia. The show opened on
Tuesday, April 7th and runs through Thursday, April 16th.
COMMUNITY NEWS
These events are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Howard County Public
Summer Sports Camps at Atholton High
School
The Atholton Athletic Boosters will hold
sports camps for basketball, baseball, field
hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track,
volleyball, and wrestling this summer at
Atholton High School in Columbia. The
summer camps are for boys and girls that are
incoming third graders thru incoming ninth
graders. The camps are taught by high
school coaches who will be assisted by
current players. Tuition for each camp is
$135 and includes an Atholton Raider t-shirt,
individual skills testing, specialized
instruction from qualified staff members,
guest speakers, and daily awards. You can
register for the camps
at atholtonboosters.org/athletics For more
information, contact Beth
DeFrances 410-313-7065 or elizabeth_defra
You are cordially invited to
Clarksville Elementary's
50th Birthday Celebration!
Clarksville Elementary School
Administration, Staff, Students and PTA
invite former staff and CES alumni to join
us in celebrating the school’s 50th
birthday. The celebration will focus on
Wellness and Health. Included activities
are a Family Fun Run/Walk, Wellness
displays and activities.
The kick-off event will begin with a 1-mile
family fun run/walk at the school. If you
wish to participate in the Family Fun Run/
Walk please visit www.cespta.net to
register and pay for the Run/Walk. There is
no charge for the other activities.
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015
Time: 1:00pm Fun / Run
2:30pm Birthday celebration
The River Hill Poms team will be
hosting our yearly "summer" camp
June 22-26 from 1-4 pm at River Hill
High School. We will learn dances &
choreography, play games, make some
cool crafts, and have a lot of fun! The
cost of camp is $150 and is open to 1st
through 8th graders. Payment will be
collected on the first day of camp.
Checks payable to River Hill Poms.
To register, please email the following
information to [email protected]:
Student's Name & Grade (Fall 2015)
Parents Name & Cell Number
Additional Emergency Contact Info
Location: Clarksville Elementary School
12041 Clarksville Pike
CMS BLOOD DRIVE
The need is constant. The gratification is
instant. Give blood.
Tuesday, April 21, from 4-8pm in the
Clarksville Middle School cafeteria.
Schedule an appointment at
www.redcrossblood.org (Use Sponsor
Code: clarksvillemiddleschool)
COMMUNITY NEWS
These events are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Howard County Public
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. ES, MS, HS
Boy Scout of America
Venture Crew 616, Mon. Evenings 7-9 p.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 12430 Scaggsville Rd, (Rt. 216)
Highland, MD. A co-ed program for those at least 14 years old, (or 13 and completed the 8th grade) who enjoy the
outdoors and helping others. Come by and see how you could fit in.
For more information visit MSAR616.com or [email protected], in affiliation with Maryland Search & Rescue, Inc.
HS
North Laurel Community Center
A new, free walking program for the community beginning Sat., Mar. 28, at the North Laurel Park, at the North
Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whisky Bottom Road, Laurel MD. The walking program will be every Sat. from
Mar. 28-Oct. 31. New member registration is at 8:45 a.m. program is 9-10 a.m. For more information call
410-740-7601. ES, MS, HS
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 visit www.thefirstteehowardcounty.org email
[email protected], call 410-730-1114. ES, MS
CrossLife Community Church
Men’s Ministry "Wild Game Dinner" Sat. Apr. 11, 5- 8 p.m., Grace Episcopal Fellowship Hall, 6725 Montgomery
Road; Elkridge, MD, $50.00 due by Mar. 30 (Seating is limited) Dave Maier, call 410-796-0605 or email
[email protected]
Elkridge Youth Organization
The EYO 12U Baseball Team is hosting a Bingo Night, April 11, 7 p.m., at the OLPH Gym located at 4801 Ilchester
Road, Ellicott City. There will be Designer Purses filled with great prizes for each bingo winner and also Special
Bingo card rounds. Tickets are $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door. Tickets may be bought online at http://
12ucanesbingonight.eventbrite.com or [email protected]
Howard County Government
Howard County Office of Workforce Development & the Mid-Maryland Youth Council
2015 Youth Job Fair, Friday, Apr.17, 2- 5 p.m. The Sheraton Hotel in Columbia, located at 10207 Wincopin Circle,
Columbia, Md. Free but youth must register at www.MIDMDYOUTHFAIR2015.EVENTBRITE.COM Jermira
Sarratt 410-290-2623 or [email protected] HS
Cedar Lane School
Cedar Lanes Annual Walk for Our Stars, Sat. April 18, 10 a.m., Maple Lawn Community Center.
Come join us for this fun, non-competitive walk. All money raised will be used to support our students with
significant special needs and our staff. Funds will go towards the purchase of specialized equipment, expand the
school's cultural arts program, increase the number of student field trips, and provide staff development opportunities
beyond what is provided by the county. Please support The Walk and help those who can't walk, learn to stand on
their own and those who can't speak, find their voice. For further information, please contact Cedar Lane School at
410-888-8800 or [email protected] ES, MS, HS
Columbia Association
Drawing from Observation with Liron Fisch, build your portfolio for ages 11-17, Mon., April 20 - June 1, 5-7pm. To
register, please call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email [email protected] MS, HS
Mt. Hebron High School Girls Lacrosse Program (Viking Backers)
12th Annual Golf Tournament, Mon., Apr. 20, Turf Valley Resort. Cost: $150 individual/$550 foursome. Tickets can
be purchased on-line at www.vikingbackers.org
Columbia Association
Making Comics with Adam Goode, for ages 11-14, Tues., April 21-June 9, 5-7 p.m. To register, please call Columbia
Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email [email protected] MS, HS
Columbia Association
Portrait Drawing for Teens with Korey Rosenbaum ages 13-17, Tues., April 21 - May 26, 5-7pm. To register, please
call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email [email protected] MS, HS
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.
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. ES, MS, HS
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]. ES, MS
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.
Report Underage Alcohol Parties and Other Offenses
The Howard County Police Department and HC DrugFree would like to stress the importance of citizen involvement. If you know
of parties where underage drinking is happening, or if you are witness to any illegal or dangerous activity, alert HCPD
immediately. Your tips are held in high regard and will result in police involvement whenever warranted. You ALWAYS have the
option to remain completely anonymous.
HCPD PHONE NUMBERS:
911: report any criminal or dangerous situations
410-313-2200: report non-emergency situations
410-313-STOP: report any criminal or dangerous situations
410-290-DRUG: report confirmed or suspected drug activity
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Other helpful contact information:
National Alliance for Mental Illness - nami.org 1-800-950-NAMI
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center - grassrootscrisis.org 24-hour crisis hotline 1-410-531-6677
Protect Your Family, Friends and Neighbors From Identity Theft : 410-313-6420 or visit www.howardcountymd.gov/
idtheft
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Clarksville Middle School - Cafeteria
clarksvillemiddleschool
Becca Cohen
[email protected]
For your convenience visit redcrossblood.org enter Sponsor Code:
clarksvillemiddleschool
Please return Appointment Request Form by April 16th.
Help Send the CMS Robotics to the
World Lego Competition
How can you help?
Please help our team by making a tax deductible donation
•
What the money will be used for:
Cover travel and registration costs to the World
Competition in St. Louis, Missouri
• Purchase additional parts for our robot
Team accomplishments:
Won the Champions Award (placed first) at the Girl Scouts of
Central Maryland Qualifier
Won the Champions Award at the UMBC State Competition
Checks can be made payable to CMS PTA and
delivered to the PTA mailbox in the front office
at CMS
MARCH 27, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Wilde Lake Village Center
CONTACT: JOAN WEBB SCORNAIENCHI
HC DrugFree, 443-325-0040
[email protected]
DRUG TAKE BACK DAY IN HOWARD COUNTY
SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 11
HC DrugFree and the Howard County Police Department are teaming up to hold the next Drug
Take Back Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at nine locations
throughout the county.
Drug Take Back Day allows citizens to dispose of unwanted or expired prescription and over-thecounter medications safely and anonymously. Studies show that two-thirds of teens who abuse
prescription drugs are getting them from cabinets in the home. This program offers the community an
environmentally-safe option to reduce the abuse and misuse of medication.
Prescriptions, both controlled and non-controlled, will be accepted. Needles, syringes and EpiPens
will be accepted at the HC DrugFree site at the Wilde Lake Village Center location only. For more
information, visit www.hcdrugfree.org, call 443-325-0040 or email [email protected].
Drop Off Locations:
HC DrugFree, Wilde Lake Village Center, 5305 Village Center Drive, Columbia 21044
Harper’s Choice Community Policing Office, 5485 Harpers Farm Road, Columbia 21044
Long Reach Community Policing Office, 8775 Cloudleap Court, Columbia 21045
Oakland Mills Community Policing Office, 5820 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia 21045
Owen Brown Community Policing Office, 7154 Cradlerock Way, Columbia 21045
North Laurel Community Policing Office, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel 20723
Howard County Police Northern District, 3410 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City 21043
Howard County Police Southern District, 11226 Scaggsville Road, Laurel 20723
Gary Arthur Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville 21723
After April 11, there will be new, permanent drop-off boxes maintained by the Howard County Police
Department at the Northern District, Southern District and Gary Arthur Community Center locations.
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C OME PREP WITH
T HE H AWKS !
S ATURDAY
April 18
9
AM – 12 PM
RIVER HILL HS
CAFETERIA
CHEERS AND
CHANTS
FUN CRAFT
ACTIVITY
STUNTING
TUMBLING
A DANCE
Questions? Visit RHHScheer.weebly.com
or contact Coach Kerri Finkelston at
[email protected]
JUMPS
*Snack included. Participants will break into
ages/levels for stunting and tumbling sessions.
G-O H-A-W-K-S!
Come learn and have fun with the
River Hill HS Cheerleaders! Please fill
out the registration form below with
check for $40 made payable to RHHS
Cheer by April 10, 2015.
Name:___________________________
Grade:____ School:_______________
Previous Cheer Experience? Y
N
Stunt? Y
N
N
Tumble? Y
OPEN TO
Current 3 rd –
8 th graders
Boys and Girls!
$40
REGISTRATION
DUE BY APRIL 10
Position: ________________________
Allergies: __________________
Skill(s) __________________________
___________________________
Mail to: River Hill High School, Attn: Cheerleading, 12101 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029
RIVER HILL SPORTS PHYSICALS
Thursday, April 16, 2015
6:30 – 9:00 PM
RHHS Gym Entrance
Cost $25.00
In partnership with Howard County General Hospital, River Hill High School
Boosters are offering its annual Sports Physicals.
County policy requires every athlete to have a physical exam dated after April 1,
2015 in order to try out for any high school sport for the school year 2015-2016. All
athletic participation forms along with the physical exam form are due for fall
sports at RHHS on or before August 7, 2015. All forms should be sealed in an
envelope with the sport that the student is trying out for on the front. Forms can
be handed in or mailed to the front office.
Booster Physicals are conducted by area physicians and nurses and open to
current students and incoming freshmen of any county high school.
Please indicate a first and second choice for appointments below, and you will
receive an email to confirm your appointment time. If you have questions, please
email Amy Decker Mann at [email protected].
Space is limited, so register early! To register, please send this form along with a
check for $25.00 payable to River Hill Boosters to River Hill High School, 12101
Route 108, Clarksville, MD 21029.
Name:___________________________________________ Male____ Female____
(please print)
Current grade___________
Phone : Home__________________________ Cell_________________________
Email for Appointment Confirmation: ____________________________________
First choice:
Second choice:
□ 6:30 pm
□ 7:00 pm
□ 7:30 pm
□ 8:00 pm
□ 8:30 pm
□ 6:30 pm
□ 7:00 pm
□ 7:30 pm
□ 8:00 pm
□ 8:30 pm
In partnership with Howard County General Hospital, River Hill High School Boosters are offering their annual Sports Physicals on Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 6:30 – 9:00 PM. Registration in advance is preferred and the cost is $25.00. The registration form is available online at https://docs.google.com/a/riverhill.org/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=cml2Z
XJoaWxsLm9yZ3xib29zdGVycy1wdHNhfGd4OmI0MGRjNWUzYzI2ZDU4NQ To register, please print, complete and mail to, or drop the registration form at the RHHS main office. County policy requires every athlete to submit a physical dated after April 1, 2015 to try out for any high school sport for the school year 2015-­‐2016. RHHS Booster Physicals are open to current students and incoming freshmen of any county high school. Enter RHHS at the Gym Entrance on the evening of April 16, 2015. If you have questions, please direct them to Amy Decker Mann at boosters-­‐
[email protected]. C
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Come support the Band!!!
Friday April 17th, 3:00-9:00pm
Mt. Hebron High School
• Elementary band students will have a chance to sit on stage
with the Wind Ensemble and play a song sometime between 78pm; (6-7pm will be a kids clinic to warm up before taking the
stage with the band)
• Bring your instrument and play along with us (adults &
students)
• Grab dinner at one of the food trucks –
Madame BBQ (pork BBQ), Upslide Down Dave (sliders) or
LaPearl Waffles
• For $5+ donation take the baton and conduct the band or
adults take up their instruments and play along
For more info email:
Karen Freerksen, [email protected]