October 17, 2014 School Holidays and Dates to Remember October 20-24 National School Bus Safety Week Tuesday, October 21 Bus Drivers and Assistants Recognition Day Wednesday, October 29 Tuesday, November 4 Marking Period Ends Two Hour and Forty-Five Minute Early Dismissal System-wide Teachers Work on End of Marking Period Items Schools Closed for Pre-Kindergarten Students Schools/Offices Closed – General Election Day Wednesday, November 12 Board of Education Meeting (4 p.m.) Tuesday, November 18 Community Town Meeting (7 p.m. at Winters Mill High School) Summer Reading Breakfast Celebration – Manchester Elementary School Manchester Elementary School will hold a summer reading breakfast celebration on Tuesday, October 21, from 9 to 9:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Students in grades 1-5 who participated in the summer reading challenge will be recognized. Contact: Kim Sauers, Reading Specialist; Dodi Ritz, Instructional Assistant; Martin Tierney, Principal, Manchester Elementary School, 410-751-3410 Author Visit – Manchester Elementary School Students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Manchester Elementary School will have the opportunity to learn from nonfiction children’s author Jennifer Keats Curtis when she visits the school on Tuesday, October 21. Sessions will be held from 10:15 to 11:10 a.m. (grades 3-5) and 11:20 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (grades K-2). Ms. Keats will share her “behind the book” research to help students understand how to gather and learn scientific information. Her books highlight wildlife and the environment. She also will be bringing a live terrapin for students to see while she discusses her “Turtles” books. Contact: Terry Pittinger, Teacher; Dodi Ritz, Instructional Assistant; Martin Tierney, Principal, Manchester Elementary School, 410-751-3410 Homecoming Parade – Century High School The Century High School Student Government Association is sponsoring the 2014 Homecoming Parade on Tuesday, October 21, from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. The parade route will be on Ronsdale Road, leaving from Linton Springs Elementary School, progressing on Ronsdale past Century High School, and ending in the student parking lot. Please note that Ronsdale Road will be closed during this time at the intersection of Ronsdale and Linton Roads and at the intersection of Ronsdale and Klees Mill Roads. Everyone is invited to come out and watch the parade and participate in this celebration of school spirit. Contact: Troy Barnes, Principal, Century High School, 410-386-4400 National Guard Assembly – Manchester Valley High School On Friday, October 24, at 9:00 a.m., Manchester Valley High School will showcase the popular ‘Bring Your A Game to School’ assembly presented by the National Guard. With high flying performances by professional BMX performers, the National Guard will promote what it means to bring your 'A Game’. Topics often include Anti-bullying, personal Achievement, maximizing your Ability, staying Active, being Authentic, having the right Attitude and more! The National Guard will also teach their core values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. Contact: Todd Hicks, [email protected] Bag Bingo – Liberty High School FFA On Saturday, October 25, Liberty High School’s FFA will be hosting a Bag Bingo Night starting at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. at Oklahoma Road Middle School. Prizes will include items from Vera Bradley, 31 and Coach. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on-site. Those interested in reserving a table should contact Diane Robinson at 443-398-1799. In addition to the 20 regular games, there will be a 50/50, four special games, raffles, and door prizes. Liberty FFA is not affiliated with Vera Bradley, 31 or Coach. Contact: Katy McLeod, FFA Advisor, Liberty High School, 410-751-3560 Trunk or Treating – South Carroll High School The South Carroll High School National Honor Society will host its 1 st annual trunk or treating event on Wednesday, October 29, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the parking lot in front of the school. The event is for children up to age 13. Contact: Lois Tiffany, Academic Facilitator, South Carroll High School, 410-751-3575, [email protected] Mystery, Music, & Masterpieces – Manchester Valley High School Come join the Fine Arts Department of Manchester Valley High School as students showcase their artistic talents on Thursday, October 30, from 7 to 8 p.m. The evening begins in the auditorium with one act plays and short skits, followed by musical performances and a display of student artwork with a silent auction. Light refreshments will be served in the cafeteria. Admission is $5 and all proceeds support the school’s fine arts program. Don’t miss out on this night of art and fun! Contact: Stacey Saltzgiver, [email protected] Trick or Treat for UNICEF – Manchester Valley High School Members of the Manchester Valley High School Key Club will be trick or treating on Halloween, Friday, October 31, not for candy, but for any small donation members of the Hampstead and Manchester communities are willing to give to help support UNICEF. This is a great way to give back and help those less fortunate. If you see a boy or girl walking around with a treat box, please ask about UNICEF and, if you can, make a donation. Contact: Stacy Mann, [email protected] Footloose – Liberty High School Join Liberty High School’s Drama Club as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of Footloose, the live musical version of the 1984 film starring Kevin Bacon, featuring songs that reached the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100. Show times are November 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and November 8 and 15 at 2 p.m. at Liberty High School’s Schnorr Auditorium. Come hear the soundtrack album that reached number one on the Billboard charts and sold over 15 million copies, as well dynamic new songs written for the stage musical in Schnorr Auditorium, which recently underwent a complete sound system upgrade. Footloose will have you singing and dancing along as it celebrates the hope and determination of young people to make their dreams a reality. The show is being directed by Trisha Deen. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and $15 for advanced seating (which includes your show ticket in the price). Advanced seating tickets are recommended for anyone who would like to choose their seat from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. prior to general admission ticket holders being admitted to the auditorium. There are a limited number of advanced seating tickets. Tickets may be purchased now online at http://www.lhsdramaclub.com/box-office.html or in the lobby of Liberty High School beginning October 27th from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on school days. More Information can be found at www.LHSDRAMACLUB.com. Contact: Trisha Deen, Director, [email protected], 410-751-3560 Cindy DeBandi, Publicity, Liberty Drama Boosters, [email protected] Board of Education Meeting The Board of Education of Carroll County will meet on Wednesday, November 12, 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. 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, November 13, at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 15, at 9:00 a.m.; Sunday, November 16 at 8:00 p.m.; and Thursday, November 20, at 8:00 p.m. Contact: Carey Gaddis, Supervisor of Community and Media Relations, 410-751-3020 Community Night – South Carroll High School South Carroll High School will hold Community Night on Thursday, November 13, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. This night will feature information sessions, student work and performances, a college information session, food, and much more. All schools in the South Carroll High School district will participate in some fashion. Featured presentations will include Dr. Tom Zirpoli – “Parental Wimp Syndrome: Being a Strong Parent for your Adolescent”; Carroll County Health Department – “Parents Speak Out—Heroin, Prescription Drugs and More…”; and Jim Rodriguez – “Concussions in Sports.” In addition, the Carroll County Health Department will be available to provide skin cancer and blood pressure screenings. Club representatives from K-12 will present their service activities. There also will be a session on Pre-K programs and Kindergarten preparation and information on PARCC testing and graduation requirements. Attendees also can visit the Cavalier Cupboard Food Pantry and learn about the food distribution programs in Carroll County Public Schools. Contact: Lois Tiffany, Academic Facilitator, South Carroll High School, 410-751-3575, [email protected] Stage Door – Francis Scott Key High School Do you like to laugh? Do you like the theater? Come to Francis Scott Key High School to see the fall production of Stage Door on November 13, 14, 15 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are $5 for students and senior citizens and $7 for adults. This play is a comedic masterpiece filled with love, drama, tragedy, and, of course, comedy. Contact: Heidi Eiwen at [email protected] Town Meeting Board President Virginia Harrison and Superintendent Stephen Guthrie will be hosting a town meeting on Tuesday, November 18, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Winters Mill High School, located at 560 Gorsuch Road in Westminster. The purpose of the town meeting is to create an open dialogue with parents and the community. Members of the community are invited to attend and address their concerns or ask questions regarding education topics and issues. The meeting is intended to be an open forum; however, depending on the number of participants the time for each speaker may be limited. Contact: Carey Gaddis, Supervisor of Community and Media Relations, 410-751-3020 Ravens Raffle – Francis Scott Key High School Francis Scott Key High School is holding a raffle for a handmade Ravens tote filled with a variety of Ravens’ merchandise and 2 tickets for the Ravens vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game on Sunday, December 14, at M&T Bank Stadium. The game tickets are in Section 118, Row 32, Seats 17 & 18 and include free bus transportation to and from the game from Westminster. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. The proceeds will benefit the FSK Electronic Marquee Fund and can be purchased by contacting Kim Stem at [email protected] or 410-751-3320. Contact: Kim Stem, Assistant Principal, [email protected], 410-751-3320 Stars Wars Reads Day – Sandymount Elementary School Sandymount Elementary School celebrated Star Wars Reads Day on Friday, October 10. Sandymount students dressed in star wars costumes or t-shirts if they chose. In the evening, families joined in the fun. They divided into groups for several rotations, including designing a space ship on the computer, making an origami Yoda, and participating in space poetry karaoke. A Likely Story Book Store sold Star Wars books. Contact: Karen Boggs, School Library Media Specialist, Sandymount Elementary School, 410-751-3215, [email protected] Volunteer Training Schedule DATE SCHOOL TIME + precedes a school event/activity * follows a school event/activity # part of a school event/activity October 22 October 22 October 23 November 5 November 5 November 6 November 7 November 10 November 11 November 12 November 17 November 17 November 19 November 24 Francis Scott Key High + Sandymount Elementary # Runnymede Elementary Eldersburg Elementary # Runnymede Elementary Manchester Elementary Wm. Winchester Elem. Carrolltowne Elementary Friendship Valley Elem. +Cranberry Station Elem. # Runnymede Elementary Mt. Airy Middle Mechanicsville Elementary Elmer Wolfe Elementary CONTACT Please call the number provided to confirm the scheduled training session. 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 5:15 PM 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 7:00 PM 9:30 AM 7:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 PM 6:15 PM 5:30 PM 410-751-3320 410-751-3215 410-751-3203 410-751-3520 410-751-3203 410-751-3410 410-751-3230 410-751-3530 410-751-3650 410-386-4440 410-751-3203 410-751-3554 410-751-3510 410-751-3307 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