Partnership fair to bring together school leaders and aspiring and current school partners | |
Next week, representatives of area businesses and organizations that are current or prospective partners with BCPS schools will enjoy a networking fair with school leaders from across Baltimore County. | |
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Throughout June and July, BCPS community members have been invited to community events to learn about and meet Dr. Myriam Yarbrough, the new superintendent. During the events, Dr. Yarbrough has shared key priorities for the upcoming school year, heard from members of the Team BCPS community, and answered questions. The final event in this series will be held tomorrow and Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Tuesday, July 18, from 6-7 p.m.
Randallstown High School - cafeteria
4000 Offutt Rd., 21133
Videos from past community meetings at Catonsville, Dundalk, Kenwood, New Town, Perry Hall, and Towson high schools and George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology are available online.
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We want to know what BCPS students, teachers, and staff are doing this summer. To submit a blog post or suggest a story idea, please write to communications@bcps.org. | |
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Dive into summer reading: July 17-23
Book recommendations from the Baltimore County Public Library Collection Development Department
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Three BCPS educators to receive Golden Apple Awards
Freedom Federal Credit Union will honor three outstanding BCPS educators during its Golden Apple Awards reception on Tuesday, August 1.
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Dr. Stacey Durkovic, assistant principal at Martin Boulevard Elementary School, will receive $1,000 to help establish a school store to be operated by students with special needs and their Grade 4 buddies.
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Kevin Sams, career research and development teacher at Dundalk High School, will receive $500 to expand projects by his school's Charitable Services Club.
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Lisa Perry, principal of Perry Hall Middle School, will also receive $500, and those funds will be used to support integration of permanent white boards in her school's math classrooms.
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Student leaders release new summer newsletter | |
Leaders of Baltimore County Student Councils (BCSC) and Baltimore County Junior Councils (BCJC) have released a new summer newsletter, The BCSC Buzz. The issue lists the 2023-2024 officers and includes messages from BCSC President Claire Cabral and BCJC Chair Saan Rhyne. | |
Take a peek at this year's BCPS Art Enrichment Camp | |
From July 3-14, students in Grades 3-12 participated in a BCPS Art Enrichment Camp at Perry Hall High School. BCPS-TV stopped by to capture some photos now available in a Flickr album. | |
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BCPS summer programs support continued learning
Parents and students are encouraged to explore the many academic programs and resources available this summer to support continued growth.
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County health department offers back-to-school immunization clinics
Does your child need immunizations for the 2023-2024 school year? Call 410-887-2705 for an appointment at a community health center. More information is available online.
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County library's Summer Reading Challenge offers incentives and activities
BCPS students of all ages can register for Baltimore County Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge. Students who read for 10 hours can pick up completion prizes and enter in prize drawings!
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Now serving free breakfast and lunch meals
The annual Summer Food Service Program, for all youth up to age 18, will continue through Friday, August 18. Breakfast and lunch are served at selected schools. Several public library branches serve lunch only. Check online for sites and times.
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for parents
from BCPS Parent University
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A few ideas about parenting during the summer | |
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Summer often begins with high hopes for relaxation and fun, but it often brings stress, too, as parents/caregivers have to work, and children begin to experience boredom.
The Center for Parenting Education offers a few "summer survival tips":
- Find ways to spend time together as a family away from home and work. It could be as simple as a hike in an area park, a visit to a (free) museum, or a picnic nearby.
- Involve children as you make decisions about summer activities.
- Find time to play with your children -- swimming, biking, playing ball, throwing a Frisbee, etc.
- Take time to laugh together.
- Be on the lookout for signs of stress, and consider whether changing routines or expectations might help.
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Join us for the next Lunch & Learn workshop: "Positive Parenting: What is it and why is it important?"
Friday, July 21, at 12:30 p.m.
The Center for Family Success is partnering with Parent University to offer monthly Lunch & Learn sessions on parent hacks, early learning, and health-related topics. To participate in the free virtual workshop, please register online.
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for your viewing pleasure | |
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mission moment
from The Education Foundation of BCPS
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It's time for Tools for School
Help BCPS students get the supplies they need for a new school year
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It is time for the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools' annual Tools for School campaign -- an opportunity for the community to help ensure that BCPS students have the school supplies they need to succeed this school year.
A new Mission Moment blog post outlines some of the many ways to give -- such as hosting a supply drive; shopping the foundation's Amazon, Target, or Walmart wish lists; or making a monetary donation.
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Save the date – Saturday, August 19! | |
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BCPSfest 2023
Saturday, August 19, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Rd., 21204
Please save the date for the biggest and best back-to-school festival in Baltimore County. This systemwide event is free and will feature family-friendly, fun learning activities, a storytime tent, student entertainers, face-painting, school mascots, and community resources. Please join us to celebrate the start of the new school year and the exciting learning opportunities BCPS offers.
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