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CLARKSVILLE COMET
CLARKSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL / APRIL 24, 2015/VOLUME 18
Don’t forget to register for the…
Clarksville Middle School
4th Annual Fun Run/WALK:
Promoting Health & Wellness In Our Community
This annual event is quickly approaching on Thursday, May 21th from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. A
registration form is included in this newsletter, so don’t wait – register today! After the Fun
Run/Walk, be sure to plan to stay at CMS for 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!
This past week was Administrative Professionals Week, and I would like to take a
moment to thank the Administrative Professionals for everything they do to make Clarksville a
safe and wonderful place for our students, staff and community. Please take a moment, the
next time you are here at CMS, to thank them for everything they do – from taking our calls,
helping to get messages to students and delivering forgotten lunches, to preparing for special
events, printing and folding programs, preparing the newsletters, creating certificates and so
much more. Thank you: Kim Naecker, Principals’ Secretary; Kristen Adkins and Coleen Reif,
Teachers’ Sectretaries; Angela Williams, Data Clerk; and Ruth Williams, Student Services
Secretary. While I appreciate you all year long, I wanted to take a minute to make sure you
know it!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Melissa Shindel
IMPORTANT
DATES
APRIL 30:
Spirit Day: College Day
MAY 1:
Professional Learning Day
Schools closed
MAY 21:
4th Annual Fun Run/Walk
This Week, look who was recognized for
being...
MAY 25:
Memorial Day
Schools & Offices Closed
Respectful of Self, Others and the School
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Brian Shipley, Max Mohink
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Leading Responsibly
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!Mick Dannelly, Spencer Thomas
Engaged in Learning
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Caroline Lovelace, Olivia Keane, Erin
Duncan, Marissa Torre, Emily Masker, Logan
Ghandi, Daniel Elliott, Paniz Nafisi, Audrey
Benton
MARCH 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: HUMZA AMIR
CHANTAL DESMARAIS
7th: CAITLIN CLEMENS
HUNTER WEBB
8th: AUTUMN MACK
LOGAN GHANDI
RA: DANIEL CLEARFIELD
HENRY GRINNELL
Congratulations to Shaiza Mansoor and Matthew Bloom, who
both received awards at the Howard County STEM Fair ceremony!
Matt was runner-up in the Engineering category for middle school
projects and Shaiza received an Outstanding Engineer Award from
the Society of Women Engineers.
We are collecting Box Tops here at CMS!
Please bring them to Mrs. Elliott Room 34.
The school earns $.10 per box top and
more for BONUS box tops.
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 [email protected]
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The Howard County Public School
System is offering a variety of visual
arts courses during the summer.
Courses include drawing, painting, and
photography. Registration information
and course descriptions can be found
at:
http://www.hcpss.org/f/summer/
summer-course-catalog-gt.pdf
There are deadlines and space is
limited so register early.
The River Hill High School
You are cordially invited to Clarksville Elementary's 50th
Birthday Celebration!
Boosters are sponsoring summer camps at
River Hill High School. The camps are
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
designed to help young athletes improve their
fundamental athletic skills. Weekly camps
begin June 15 from 9am - noon or 1pm – 4pm.
Over twenty different camps are offered this
summer, including football, soccer, baseball,
softball, lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball,
basketball, cross country, track & field, Allied
Time: 1:00pm Fun / Run
sports, cheerleading, weight training,
2:30pm Birthday celebration
wrestling, and dance. Camp forms are
Location: Clarksville Elementary School
available in the main office at River Hill High
12041 Clarksville Pike
School or online at www.riverhill.org. For
more information call 410-313-7120 or email
Clarksville, MD 21029
Brian Van Deusen at [email protected].
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
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
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] ES, MS
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] ES, MS
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. ES, MS, HS
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 ES, 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. ES, MS, HS
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
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. 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
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]. MS, HS
Howard Community College
Little Known Secrets of Paying for College for parents of college bound students. Offered at HCC’s Gateway Campus
on Tues., Apr. 29, 6:30-9 p.m. Learn how college financial aid is calculated, strategies to reposition your assets and
how to use the IRS to fund college through the “tax scholarship.” Offered through Howard community College’s
Continuing Education Division. HS
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 DenimMania 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. MS, HS
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
Attention Parents Vaccines Needed For 7th Grade Students 2015-­‐2016 School Year 7th Grade Requirements • MCV4 (Meningococcal) vaccine (Meningitis) • Tdap vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis {whooping cough}) These vaccines are needed in addition to current school vaccination requirements. ** Please check with your child’s doctor to see if they have already received these vaccines, and take a copy of the record to their school.** Your child can get the vaccinations from his or her doctor, or you may come to: Free Immunization Clinic For: 6th grade students (age 11 years and older) going to 7th grade in September 2015: FRIDAY MAY 1, 2015 8:30am – 3:30pm Howard County Health Department 8930 Stanford Blvd. Columbia, MD 21045 CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 410-­‐313-­‐7500 You will receive documentation to share with your child’s doctor and their school. To our Sponsors!
Please use one entry form
per person registering!
First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name
Address
Promoting Health & Wellness in Our
Community
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone (home and cell)
Kendall Hardware
Email
2 Mile Fun Run/Walk
for the entire family!
Currently attending: (circle one if applicable)
CMS, PRES, CES
Grade______
Freedom Capital Services
Improve your Home – Improve your
Investment
T-Shirt Selection: (circle one)
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(410) 736-2852
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THURSDAY, May 21 , 2015 from
5-7pm
Subway Sub Selection: (circle one)
Turkey
Ham
BMT American Cold Cut
Clarksville Middle School
Raffle for prizes!
CMS GT Enrichment Fair
to follow from 7-8:30pm
Veggie
Entry Fee: $10 per person
Circle: cash check (payable to CMS PTA)
Total amount enclosed_______________
(Run starts promptly at 5:30pm)
Prize to the top 10 boys and top
10 girls
XL
DJ will be provided by Aaron Weingrad!
Contact Information
Please contact Shari Wettstein at
[email protected] or Sherry Smith at
[email protected] with questions.
T-Shirts
Return Registration Forms To:
CMS HomeRoom Teacher/ CMS Front Office
All participants registered by May 8th
will be guaranteed a T-shirt!!
Or
Mail Registration Forms to:
Clarksville Middle School, C/O CMS Family Fun Run
6535 South Trotter Rd., Clarksville, Maryland 21029
Waiver statement/ Athletes Release
In consideration of the acceptance of this entry the
undersigned, assume full and complete responsibility
for any injury or accident which may occur during the
event or while I am on the premises for the event. I
attest and verify that I am physically fit and have
sufficiently trained for this event. Furthermore, I
hereby release and hold harmless the sponsor,
promoter, organizers and all other person or
participants in this event.
Signature
Waiver must be signed to participate. Parents must
sign if participant is under the age of 18.
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.