More than 900 attend BCPS 25th Annual Safe Schools Conference |
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The BCPS Department of School Safety hosted its 25th Annual Safe Schools Conference on Thursday, June 23. More than 900 BCPS staff members participated in the virtual event.
"We were excited to bring the 25th Annual Safe Schools Conference to BCPS," said April Lewis, executive director of school safety and security. "Our theme, 'Stronger Together: Climate, Equity, and Safety' highlights the importance of our collaborative work."
The conference offered more than 30 workshops addressing topics such as social media, suicide prevention, restorative practices, unhealthy relationships, substance abuse, threat assessments, disproportionality, partnerships, and mentoring. Workshops featured guest presenters from across the nation as well as from BCPS and area organizations and agencies. (Photos of several presenters accompany this story.)
"School teams will use the information provided at the conference to support the climate, equity, and safety in their schools," Lewis said. "Safety has always been a priority in Team BCPS, and the Safety Conference is one opportunity for us to enhance our collective knowledge and skills."
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Melissa Ambrose, training director, National Center for School Mental Health |
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Dr. Larry Berkowitz, director, Riverside Trauma Center |
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Eric Bromwell, opioid strategy coordinator, Baltimore County |
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Brian Daniels, asst. dean of students, UNC-Greensboro |
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Jodie McGarity, Jr., player development coach, Positive Coaching Alliance |
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Abeer Ramadan-Shinnawi, founder/CEO, Altair Education Consulting, LLC |
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Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, superintendent, Fall Creek School District, Wisconsin |
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Jamila Sims, CEO/founder, We Do It for the Culture™ |
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Michelle Vorpahl, associate area director New Jersey, American Foundation of Suicide Prevention |
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6 winners of the 2022 BCPS Virtual Young Soloist program announced |
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The BCPS Office of Music and Dance has announced the six winners of the 2022 BCPS Virtual Young Soloist program.
The winners and links to their performances follow:
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Middle School
High School
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Music makers united at 2022 camp
BCPS-TV shares the story of the first in-person BCPS summer music camp since 2019
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Let summer reading transport you!
Weekly book recommendations for June 27 - July 1
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With a good book in your hand, the world is yours. You can travel back and forward in time. Meet interesting characters. See distant lands. Explore new ideas. Let's see where this week's suggested books will take you. Book recommendations are also available in Spanish.
This week's book recommendations are presented by library media specialists Colleen Ahearn, Stoneleigh Elementary School; Stephanie Lawrence, Milford Mill Academy; Stacey Nunn, Winand Elementary School; and Alyssa Smith, Catonsville Middle School.
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"GatHERing STEAM" conference invites all female and nonbinary secondary school students to learn more about STEAM-related courses, careers
Register by June 30 if transportation is needed
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BCPS will host its inaugural GatHERing STEAM conferences for female and nonbinary secondary school students who are interested in exploring course and career pathways in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM).
During the free daylong conferences, students will interact with leaders and innovators in STEAM careers and engage in interdisciplinary learning experiences.
The daylong conference will be held on Monday, August 15, at Kenwood High School and repeated on Tuesday, August 16, at Catonsville High School. Lunch and all supplies will be provided. Transportation will be provided from a limited number of schools for those who register by Thursday, June 30. Interested students are encouraged to register online as soon as possible.
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Last day video celebrates school year end and BCPS diversity |
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This summer, students invited to enjoy free breakfast and lunch |
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BCPS is offering free breakfast and lunch meals to youth 18 and under through its Summer Food Service Program through Friday, August 19.
Meals will be served Monday through Friday at more than 30 sites. Please note that all meals must be consumed on site due to state requirements, and that meal sites will be closed on Monday, July 4, and Tuesday, July 19.
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BCPS invites students, teachers, and staff to share stories about their summer activities on the BCPS blog. We are seeking Summer Stories about what Team BCPS members are creating, studying, practicing, exploring, where they might be travelling, and how they might be volunteering and contributing.
To submit a blog post or suggest a story idea, please write to communications@bcps.org. Summer Stories from previous years can be viewed on the BCPS blog. Subscribe to the blog to receive email notifications of new stories.
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for your viewing pleasure |
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for parents
from BCPS Parent University
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Filling those summer days with fun |
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Two and half months, roughly 75 days. That is a lot of time without the structure of school.
Even if children are in camps or summer school or other programs, there are still those inevitable days when they claim to be bored.
A Penny Hoarder article, updated just last month, offers 100 free, family-friendly, summer activities to try.
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mission moment
from The Education Foundation of BCPS
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Honoring the 2021 Champions of Education |
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As summer break began for schools, The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools celebrated the end of a successful year with its annual full board meeting and breakfast, “A Celebration of Excellence Ceremony | Celebrating and Recognizing Champions of Education.” It was held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, and was hosted by First Financial Federal Credit Union in Hunt Valley.
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From L to R: Mick Rayburn, president; Deborah Phelps, executive director; Joe and Orly Mondell, and Cindy Jones, first vice president |
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A Word from Dr. Williams, Superintendent |
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June 27, 2022
Dear Team BCPS,
When the school year ends, the work of the school system continues without pause. In addition to the summer programs offered to students, staff are intensely engaged in preparing for the next school year.
A good example of that was last week's 25th Annual Safe Schools Conference, hosted by the Department of School Safety and involving more than 900 participants, including principal-selected school-based teams, school counseling department chairs, school resource officers, athletic directors, and athletic advisors.
I am proud that BCPS continues to implement a sustained, proactive, and multifaceted approach to ensuring the safety of students, staff, and schools. Congratulations to the Department of School Safety staff for coordinating such an important event.
Throughout the summer, staff systemwide will be engaged in professional development and planning activities, building construction and repairs, curriculum writing, and more. Our commitment to our students extends year-round.
Have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Darryl L. Williams, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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