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History in the making: Inaugural Special Needs Track Event hosted by Maiden Choice School | |
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The students trained for weeks, becoming faster and surer of themselves at every practice. And then it was time. On a beautiful 70-degree day, they lined up to start. When the whistle blew, they raced forward, the cheers of more than 80 family members and friends growing louder. To the side, they saw signs bearing their names, and ahead of them, the finish line tape.
This was the experience for participants in the inaugural Special Needs Track Event, hosted by Maiden Choice School on Saturday, November 12, at Catonsville High School. With this event, Maiden Choice became the first BCPS school for students with special needs to ever host a track and field event.
A new blog post delves into the story.
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A few event participants with family members, friends, and supporters | | |
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Susan Ellerbee, multimedia magnet teacher, Randallstown High School | |
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The work of Susan Ellerbee, who leads Randallstown High School’s Multimedia Communications Magnet Program Pathway B, is enriched by her 25 years of experience as a producer and director at local television stations.
She didn’t initially set out to be a teacher or television producer, but her story clearly reflects her belief that “everything happens for a reason.”
Under Ellerbee's leadership, the school's magazines have won two prestigious national awards, and its television station has broadened its focus to also cover community developments and a presidential inauguration.
The award-winning educator might be known best at Randallstown High as the force behind its popular "Journey Through Time" Black History Month project.
A new blog post explores her journey.
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High school seniors encouraged to register for the 6th Annual BCPS HBCU College Fair | |
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The Sixth Annual BCPS Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair will be held at New Town High School this year! High school students can register now to participate and to indicate if transportation is needed. Seniors are especially encouraged to register.
The universities scheduled to participate are:
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Bethune-Cookman University
Bowie State University
Coppin State University
Delaware State University
Hampton University
Lincoln University
Morgan State University
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North Carolina A&T State University
South Carolina State University
University of the District of Columbia
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Virginia Commonwealth University
West Virginia State University
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Drop-in support will be offered throughout the day for writing college application essays and completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) completion . Additional workshops offered will relate to the college selection process, college admissions, financial aid, and college life. | |
Let's talk about safety in middle schools | |
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Town Hall on Middle School Safety
Thursday, Dec. 1, from 6 – 7 p.m.
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Rd., Towson 21204, and The BCPS YouTube channel
The next BCPS “Community Conversation on Safe and Supportive Environments” will focus on middle school safety. Parents, staff, students, and community members will learn about the school system’s efforts to ensure student and staff safety. A psychologist from Maryland Safe Schools and school system leaders will share information on data trends locally and nationally, adolescent behaviors, and tips for building positive partnerships for student support.
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Do you know an amazing student leader or change-maker who should be featured in Baltimore Magazine?
Nominate them for Junior Achievement's 18 Under 18 award
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In partnership with Baltimore Magazine, Junior Achievement of Central Maryland is looking for the "18 Under 18" most extraordinary young people in the Baltimore area. Let's make sure BCPS is well-represented. If you know an impressive student, nominate them today! (Please note that nominated students must be age 18 or younger on the event date of May 10, 2023.) Nominations close on Friday, December 16.
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for parents
from BCPS Parent University
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Prospective families invited to learn more about Watershed Public Charter School | | |
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Watershed Public Charter School Open House
Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 9 – 9:30 a.m. (virtual) and from 2:30 – 3 p.m. (in person)
Watershed Public Charter School, 6946 Dogwood Rd., Windsor Mill 21244
Families interested in applying to the school for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to meet administration and faculty and tour the 11-acre campus. Registration is required for both the virtual and in-person events.
Watershed, the only public charter school in BCPS, is an environmental arts school that uses a teacher-created, hands-on, multidisciplinary curriculum and features an outdoor classroom and micro-farm. Students are admitted via a lottery. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school will serve students in Kindergarten through Grade 6.
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Two teachers explain why they teach | |
BCPS-TV's "Why I Teach" series highlights the dedication of the school system's diverse teachers. These two episodes feature Keisha Solomon, a staff development and reading teacher at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences, and Courtnee Lacks-Brown, a special education teacher at Perry Hall High School. | |
for your viewing pleasure | |
mission moment
from The Education Foundation of BCPS
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The Education Foundation's Board enjoyed a pre-Thanksgiving breakfast prepared by Sollers Point students | | |
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The Education Foundation's board of directors got a jumpstart on Thanksgiving with a breakfast buffet prepared by students in the culinary arts and baking and pastry programs at Sollers Point Technical High School. The board members also learned more about the school and its career and technical education and magnet programs from the school's principal, Dr. Kathleen Setzer. Students spoke about their decisions to study at Sollers Point and their career and higher education plans. Chefs Angela Cassano and Jeffrey Smith discussed their commitment to the program.
More about the event can be found in a new Mission Moment blog post.
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A Word from Dr. Williams, Superintendent | |
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November 21, 2022
Dear Team BCPS,
This Thursday, many of us will gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving.
I appreciate that this holiday focuses our attention on relationships. This year, our school system, too, is focused on relationships: between teachers and students, schools and parents, and the school system and community partners.
As we have engaged in this work, I have been continually inspired by the power of partnership as we continue to rebuild, recover, and heal. I hope you take a moment to appreciate the great interpersonal support and encouragement we offer one another. Together we are stronger, and by coming together, we are building a more effective school system.
I thank you for being a part of Team BCPS, and I wish you a restful and refreshing Thanksgiving weekend.
Sincerely,
Darryl L. Williams, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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