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Summer Stories: BCPS students attend Educators Rising National Conference
Cockeysville Middle student earns first place in public speaking competition
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During the last weekend in June, seven BCPS students headed to Washington, D.C., for the four-day 2024 Educators Rising National Conference at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. Educators Rising is a national career and technical student organization for students interested in becoming educators.
The BCPS students participated in breakout sessions, interacted with more than 3,300 students from across the country, met educators, and attended a college fair. The keynote speakers at the event were Rebecka Peterson, the 2023 National Teacher of the Year, and Amy Loyd, assistant secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education.
At the conference, Peyton Miller of Cockeysville Middle School earned first place nationally and Rosalie Caribe of Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts placed in the top 10 in the Educators Rising Moment competition. This competition challenges students to present speeches about why they want to be an educator before a panel of judges and a live audience.
Learn more about the conference and its attendees in a new Summer Stories blog post.
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Seeking more summer stories
Every summer since 2018, BCPS has invited its students, teachers, and staff to share stories about their summer activities and adventures on the BCPS blog. The invitation to contribute to the Summer Stories series is extended again this year. To submit a blog post or suggest a story idea, please write to communications@bcps.org. We want to know about your summer jobs/internships/externships, vacations, creative projects, competitions, camps, and more!
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Volunteers needed to help determine elementary school boundaries for three communities | |
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BCPS is seeking parent and staff volunteers from each of the 10 schools included in the upcoming northwest elementary school boundary process to serve on the project’s study committee. Two BCPS parents and one staff committee member per school are needed to represent Campfield Early Learning Center and Church Lane, Deer Park, Hernwood, Lyons Mill, New Town, Randallstown, Scotts Branch, Winand, and Woodholme elementary schools. The purpose of the study is to expand attendance areas for two new replacement buildings for Deer Park and Scotts Branch elementary schools, to relieve enrollment pressures at northwest area elementary schools, and to facilitate the move of students currently attending Campfield Early Learning Center to attend their home school or regional program. Those interested in serving on the committee are encouraged to express interest by Monday, July 8, by completing the Committee Member Interest Form or contacting their school’s principal.
Holly Manor area in Catonsville
The purpose of the Holly Manor study is to realign school boundaries at the dead-end section of Beaumont Avenue in Catonsville; parent committee members should have children attending either Hillcrest or Westchester elementary schools. Those interested in participating on the Holly Manor boundary study committee should complete the Committee Member Interest Form or contact the principal at Hillcrest or Westchester schools.
Greenleigh area between White Marsh and Chase
The purpose of the Greenleigh boundary study is to realign school boundaries of the Greenleigh residential development currently under construction; parent committee members should have children attending either Chase or Vincent Farm elementary schools. Those interested in participating on the Greenleigh community boundary study committee should complete the Committee Member Interest Form or contact the principal at Chase or Vincent Farm schools.
Two parents and one staff committee member per school are needed for both the Holly Manor and the Greenleigh committees. Those interested in serving on either committee should express interest by Monday, July 15. Committee members for both studies will be selected this summer and will first convene in September 2024.
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Free summer meal service continues | |
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BCPS is offering free breakfast and lunch meals through the Summer Food Service Program on weekdays through Friday, August 16. Free meals are available for all children ages 2-18. All students who attend BCPS summer learning programs from July 8-August 2 will receive free breakfast and lunch every weekday.
Weekly bulk meals (five breakfast and five lunch meals per child) will be distributed at two rural drive-through locations:
Mondays, 12-12:30 p.m.
Kingsville Elementary School, 7300 Sunshine Ave., Kingsville 21087
Tuesdays, 8-8:30 a.m.
Sparks Elementary School, 601 Belfast Rd., Sparks 21152
Lunch meals, which must be consumed onsite, are offered at 16 community locations:
Monday – Friday, from 12-12:30 p.m.
- Essex Park Townhomes & Apartments, 1572 Alconbury Rd., Essex 21221
- Lakebrook Circle Park, 2926 Lakebrook Cir., Lansdowne 21227
- Morgan Properties Community Pool, 509 Gwynnwest Rd., Reisterstown 21136
- The Commons at White Marsh, 9901 Langs Rd., Middle River 21220
Baltimore County Library Branches:
Arbutus (12-1 p.m.); Essex (12:30-1:30 p.m.); Lansdowne (12-1 p.m.); Loch Raven (12:30-1:30 p.m.); North Point (12:30-1:30 p.m.); Parkville-Carney (12:30-1:30 p.m.); Perry Hall (12-1 p.m.); Randallstown (12-1 p.m.); Reisterstown (12-1 p.m.); Rosedale (12-1 p.m.); White Marsh (12-1 p.m.); and Woodlawn (12:30-1:30 p.m.)
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Summer learning –
We're here for it!
The BCPS "Here for It!" attendance campaign is ready to guide students to summer program success! Twenty days present is 20 days of progress! Are you here for it?
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"Words are magic. Have you heard?" is the opening line of a children's book written by Zaila Avant-garde, who in 2021 became the first African American winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. All four of the books recommended this week by our wonderful colleagues in the Baltimore County Public Library Collection Department prove that words are magic. Learn more about this week's suggestions in a new blog post available in English and Spanish.
Please remember to stop by your local library branch to participate in the summer reading program, have them put together a Be Surprised Bundle for you, and take part in their many activities.
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for parents
from BCPS Parent University
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Keeping kids cool during this very hot summer | |
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During this hotter-than-usual summer, the National Weather Service and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have some common-sense reminders about keeping children cool and safe.
They suggest that parents/caregivers encourage children to:
- Only do strenuous activities during the coolest part of the day.
- Drink lots of water, even if they aren't thirsty, and avoid caffeinated beverages like cola and iced tea. Also avoid really sugary or very cold drinks.
- Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes.
- Use air conditioners or electric fans or visit air-conditioned places like public libraries.
- Take cool showers or baths.
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for your viewing pleasure | |
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"Self-Portrait" by Anya Bronson, Grade 6, at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences. Work featured in 2024 Middle School Art Exhibition. Grade 6 Best in Show honoree.
Artist statement:
Some elements and principles used in my self-portrait are shape, texture, space, and proportion. The materials used for my artwork were paper bags, cardboard boxes, and cardboard cutouts. I stacked and layered these cardboard pieces on top of each other to create my face. Some lessons I learned from this artwork are that it takes time as well as trial and error to reach your goal and full potential. I struggled to get the hair right but after trying different solutions I found the best one that worked. My artwork has taught me and hopefully will teach others to not give up and continue to try until you succeed!
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mission moment
from The Education Foundation of BCPS
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Seeking support for Tools for School, The Education Foundation's annual school supply drive | |
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To ensure that BCPS students get off to a great start for the 2024-2025 school year, The Education Foundation is seeking community support for its annual school supply drive, the Tools for School Campaign.
Ways to support:
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Host a supply drive! Collect items on Education Foundation shopping lists and then schedule a donation drop-off with foundation headquarters staff. (Call 443-809-8962 or email hwooldridge@bcps.org for more information.)
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Shop The Education Foundation's Tools for School wish lists on Amazon, Target, or Walmart, purchase goods, and have them delivered to Susan Goodhand, Exchangeree volunteer coordinator, 506 Patleigh Rd., Catonsville, MD 21228.
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Make a monetary donation. Donate funds through the foundation's electronic DipJar or visit the foundation website to donate through its giving portal.
Learn more in a new Mission Moment blog post.
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Upcoming Board meeting
All are welcome to attend
Board of Education meeting
Tuesday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m.
BCPS headquarters/Greenwood, 6901 N. Charles St., Building E, Towson 21204
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