January 30, 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 Beginner Band Concert – Manchester Elementary School A beginner band concert will be held at Manchester Elementary School on Tuesday, February 3, from 7 to 7:45 p.m. in the gymnasium. Students in fourth and fifth grades will be performing their first concert for family members and the community. Contact: Kim Rees, Instrumental Music Teacher; Dodi Ritz, Instructional Assistant; Martin Tierney, Principal, 410-751-3410 Winter Formal – Manchester Valley High School Manchester Valley High School will be hosting its annual winter formal with a twist on the classic cool weather theme. The event, which will be held on Saturday, February 7, will be a night of dancing and excitement at the shores of an island luau. Favors will be given out at the dance and there may even be a limbo contest! More information to come as the date gets closer. Aloha! Contact: Nathan Glass, [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 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 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] 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] CCPS Biz Challenge The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, Startup Local, and the Carroll County Public School System have teamed up for the second year to host the CCPS Biz Challenge. Again this year, Carroll County high school students have the opportunity to formulate and present their new business ideas for a chance to win a $5,000 Startup Scholarship. Finalists will be selected from each Carroll County high school to present their ideas in front of a live audience and panel of judges at Winters Mill High School the evening of Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Applications are due by March 1. It is free to apply. For more information, to submit an application, or to buy a ticket to the live event, please visit www.ccpsbizchallenge.com. Contact: Jason Stambaugh, Startup Local, [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 3 Mechanicsville Elementary CONTACT Please call the number provided to confirm the scheduled training session. 10:45 AM 410-751-3510 February 3 February 5 February 5 February 11 February 11 February 11 February 12 February 19 February 19 February 24 # Runnymede Elementary Wm. Winchester Elem. North Carroll High + Ebb Valley Elementary Oklahoma Road Middle Manchester Elementary *Freedom Elementary Eldersburg Elementary Winfield Elementary Winters Mill High 5:15 PM 9:30 AM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 6:30 PM 9:00 AM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 410-751-3203 410-751-3230 410-751-3450 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