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Celebrating National
ARTS IN EDUCATION WEEK
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In celebration of National Arts in Education Week, Sept. 11 – 17, the blog interviewed Sherri Fisher, director of the Office of Career and Technical Education and Fine Arts, for an update on arts programs in BCPS.
Fisher, who has experienced the arts in BCPS as a student, teacher, and administrator, describes the overall aim of the arts program as “helping kids find a passion and voice and helping them learn how to use it.”
Read the full article on the BCPS blog.
| On Wednesday, Kyria Joseph, Executive Director of West Zone Schools, shared the photo above on Twitter as Fisher posed beside artwork she created in high school as a Carver Center student. | |
FEATURED VIDEO:
Early College Access Program
| This summer, BCPS-TV checked in with the Early College Access Program at Woodlawn High School as students enrolled in CCBC courses for credit recovery or credit advancement. | |
• Fifth District Elementary School Celebrates 90 Years of Excellence
Join the Fifth District Elementary School community on Friday, October 14 from 5-7 p.m. for a Community Open House & PTA Fall Event in celebration of 90 years of excellence. The event will include tours, displays, a food truck, and fall items for sale.
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• We're Hiring – Spread the Word
Online applications are available now for a variety of BCPS positions. Information about September 2022 recruitment events is available in a BCPS news release. Also, BCPS Recruitment is now on Twitter!
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• Survey: Virtual Learning During Inclement Weather Days
Baltimore County Public Schools values your input. The Maryland State Department of Education has provided local school systems with an opportunity to use virtual inclement weather days throughout the year. The 2022-2023 school calendar includes 5 inclement weather days. As we plan for winter weather this year, BCPS would like to know your preferences.
Please complete this survey by Friday, September 23, 2022. Input gathered will be used to inform our implementation plan.
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• New Educators Year-Round Training
New educators hired after New Educator Orientation in August will be invited to Year-Round Orientation After School Workshops. They will be paid $37.86/hour for their participation. Learn more in a BCPS News Hub post.
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• Volunteer Coordinator Training
Volunteer coordinators are required to attend one of two annual training sessions, which will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Please visit the Registration System for details and search for the following training session:
- Friday, September 16, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
For more information, please contact Stacey Wade at swade@bcps.org.
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THE BCPS MAGNET EXPO RETURNS THIS SATURDAY
BCPS students and families are invited to join us from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at New Town High School on Saturday, September 17. The event will feature 32 schools with magnet programs as well as representatives from ESOL and Special Education, plus CTE exhibits and demonstrations.
There will also be an Application Information meeting before the event, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Learn more on the Magnet Programs website.
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TEAM BCPS CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Now through October 15, we invite students, staff, and families to share some of their favorite traditions on social media using #BCPSHerencia.
Does your school/office plan to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? Please send details to communications@bcps.org
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NOVEMBER 23 CALENDAR UPDATE
On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, the Board of Education unanimously approved a 3-hour early release day for schools and offices on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. Elementary school conferences, currently scheduled for November 22 and/or November 23 have been adjusted accordingly. Learn more in yesterday's Community Update.
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2023 OPEN ENROLLMENT TO BEGIN OCTOBER 15
Today BCPS staff received 2023 open enrollment information via email.
This year, Open Enrollment will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022. You may begin enrollment via Employee Self-Service (ESS) from Saturday, October 15, 2022, through 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2022.
All elections made during open enrollment will be effective January 1, 2023. Learn more in a BCPS News Hub Post.
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3 BCPS Students Named National Merit semifinalists
The honored students are:
• Max Kumar Abubucker (Towson High School)
•Noah W. Duncan (Eastern Technical High School)
•Alexis C. Russell (Dulaney High School).
Learn more in a BCPS news release.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
September 26 (M) - Systemwide Professional Development Day
October 5 (W) - Systemwide Professional Development Day
October 21 (F) - MSEA Convention - Schools closed for teachers and students
October 24 (M) - Systemwide Professional Development Day
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TEAM BCPS SHOUTOUT
Emily Salmon, MTSS Resource Teacher at Riverview Elementary School
Submitted by Brittany Lowe, Paraeducator at Riverview Elementary School
"Emily is an amazing asset to our school community. She can regularly be seen encouraging both students and staff to do their best. She is a positive leader and is not afraid to ever be her truest self. This helps everyone-scholars, parents and BCPS Employees alike- feel comfortable and confident with who they are as well. She has forged powerful bonds with our school’s students and the people in our community and is easily recognizable by key community members. Emily provides everyone with help reaching their highest level of executive function. Every building in our school system should have a human being of her caliber inside of it."
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You may submit a shoutout for a variety of reasons. For example, you may want to offer a pat on the back to a colleague for helping out, recognize a staff member or student achievement, or welcome a new employee. When your shoutout appears in The Staff Bulletin, your name and school/location will be included. | |
Submit News to the Staff Bulletin
Please use the form below to submit news to the BCPS Staff Bulletin. If you have trouble using the form, please contact communications@bcps.org.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Raising the bar, Closing Gaps, Preparing for our future
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dept. of Communications/Community Outreach
443.809.5908 | communications@bcps.org
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