Monday, May 15, 2023

This Tuesday, join us for the 2023 Film Expo at The Senator Theatre

Want to see the work of the next Steven Spielberg, Ava DuVernay, Jordan Peele, or Ang Lee? The film expo encourages middle and high school students to make life-action and documentary films and animated GIFs. This year, 148 films submissions were received from 27 schools including the Virtual Learning Program.

2023 Film Expo


Tuesday, May 16

The Senator Theatre

5904 York Rd.

Baltimore 21212


Free!


From 6-7 p.m., animated GIFs will be shown.


Beginning at 7 p.m., the 10 finalists will have their films shown and then participate in a short question and answer session with the audience.

Mark your calendar for the 10th Annual Kindness for Paws art sale

10th Annual Kindness for Paws


In-person


White Marsh Mall

1st floor by Macy's Home Store


art exhibit

through Sunday, May 21, during mall hours


art sale

Sunday, May 21, from 12-3 p.m.

($10 each for student artwork, $20 each for teacher artwork)


Online sale


through Wednesday, May 31, Digital downloads of student artwork ($5 each) and teacher artwork ($10 each)

Through the 10th Annual Kindness for Paws Art Show at White Marsh Mall, community members can purchase portraits of adopted animals created by BCPS students and teachers as well as students and teachers from other local public and private schools. Funds raised will benefit the Maryland SPCA.

 

This year’s Kindness for Paws sale will be larger than ever with 2,232 pieces of art from 48 public and private schools and 60 teachers.

 

Before the in-person sale begins, County Councilman David Marks will present an award to Molly Schappel, a visual arts educator at Perry Hall Middle School and the founder of Kindness for Paws, as well as additional awards to participating art teachers. The awards ceremony will take place at White Marsh Mall on Sunday, May 21, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Kimera L., Grade 7, Northwest Academy of Health Sciences, Teacher: Gina Beto

Yunha P., Grade 3, Watershed Public Charter School, Teacher: Adrienne Newport

Sara M., Grade 10, Loch Raven High School, Teacher: Emily Hall

Peyton R., Grade 5, Sandy Plains Elementary School, Teacher: Kristen Filipovich

Hannah R., Grade 12, Eastern Technical High School, Teacher: Mary Hennessey-Rayburn

Mikella K., Grade 7, Perry Hall Middle School, Teacher: April Simpson

BCPS is one of 16 school districts selected to participate in national collaborative to promote safe, supportive schools

Baltimore County Public Schools is one of 16 school districts competitively selected to participate in a National Center for Safe Supportive Schools' learning collaborative.


This two-year initiative seeks to better promote equity and well-being for all students and school staff.

 

Participating districts and schools will receive:

 

  • Monthly virtual learning sessions for district teams.
  • Quarterly training and facilitated discussions for school staff.
  • Ongoing technical assistance and training from national experts.
  • Participation in a national community of school districts engaged in continuous quality improvement.

Graduating senior profile series concludes this week


In honor of the Class of 2023, BCPS is profiling one senior from each high school. A new profile will be posted each school day until Friday, May 19, the last day for seniors. These profiles highlight the intellectual and personal strengths of our seniors and their diversity.


Here are the most recent seniors profiled:

Kendall Allen

George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology

Nylah Cagnolatti

Western School of Technology and Environmental Science

Frank Jennings

Towson High School

Atena Nikbakht

Parkville High School

Reeve Nyland

Catonsville High School

Sean Williams, Jr.

Milford Mill Academy

Randallstown NAACP honors 5 graduating seniors with scholarships

The Randallstown NAACP recently honored five BCPS graduating seniors for their outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements. Following are the names of the students, their high schools, the colleges they will attend, and the scholarships they received.

Imani Groce

Western School of Technology

Hampton University

The Randallstown NAACP Scholarship

Janay Rice

George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology

Coppin State University

The Dr. Barbara Dezmon Scholarship

Halee Simons

Chesapeake High School

Spelman College

The Dr. Ella White Campbell Scholarship

Kira Thomas

New Town High School

Stevenson University

The inaugural Randallstown NAACP Scholarship powered by McDonalds of New Town

Jordan White

George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology

Notre Dame of Maryland University

The Randallstown NAACP Scholarship

for parents
from BCPS Parent University

Upcoming virtual workshops

"Understanding Dyslexia"

Tuesday, May 16, from 6:30-8 p.m.

In this workshop, presented by the BCPS Special Education Resource Center, participants will learn about the role of the brain in reading and dyslexia. Early warning signs of dyslexia will be presented, as well as a review of special education law with an emphasis on specific learning disabilities and dyslexia. The session will also explore the distinction between clinical diagnosis versus educational classification and Individualized Education Program (IEPs) versus 504 Plans. Please register online.


"Lunch & Learn: Nutrition/Taking Charge of Your Health"

Wednesday, May 17, at 12:30 p.m.

In this workshop, presented by Priority Partners, speakers will offer information on nutrition and personal health. Please register online.


"Understanding Your Child’s IEP"

Thursday, May 18, from 12-1:30 p.m.

In this workshop, presented by the Special Education Resource Center, parents will examine the components of their children’s IEPs. By taking a closer look at IEPs, parents will learn more about how to become more effective as an equal member of their children's IEP teams. Please register online.

Looking for more ideas and information? Please sign up for the Parent University newsletter! It is designed specifically for parents and caregivers and offers ideas, information, resources, and opportunities.

for your viewing pleasure

"Still Life with Oranges" by Colton Kromeke, Grade 1, Maiden Choice School, from the "2023 BCPS Art is for Everyone" exhibition

To see more artwork by BCPS students, teachers, and other members of the BCPS community, please visit the Office of Visual Arts gallery webpage.

mission moment

from The Education Foundation of BCPS

Many thanks to the Let's Play Ball! 2023 sponsors!

Let’s Play Ball! 2023 was a resounding success thanks to our generous sponsors. Their donations will be applied to 21st Century Grants for teachers, schools, and offices; scholarships for college-bound students; thousands of dollars-worth of school supplies and classroom resources distributed from our two Exchangerees: Gizmos and Gadgets Galore (teacher resource centers where teachers shop the shelves free of charge); and much, much more!


See the complete list of 2023 sponsors in a new Mission Moment blog post.

Application open for one at-large Baltimore County school board seat


The Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission will begin accepting applications for the Board’s one at-large seat for a term beginning in 2023 and ending on December 4, 2028. Applications will be accepted through 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 18.

A Word from Dr. Williams, Superintendent

May 15, 2023


Dear Team BCPS,


This Friday will be the last BCPS school day for the seniors in the Class of 2023. I am so proud of this impressive, resilient, determined, and diverse group of young people.


I feel a special kinship with the Class of 2023 because their high school journey from 2019-2023 parallels my own tenure as superintendent. Together we weathered the global COVID pandemic and a cybersecurity attack. Like the graduating seniors, I have spent the last four years working hard to achieve my goals and, along the way, having unforgettable experiences.


I look forward to shaking the hands of our new graduates at their upcoming commencement exercises and wishing them all the best on their new educational and career pursuits.


Sincerely, 


Darryl L. Williams, Ed.D.

Superintendent

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