Summer Stories: Western Tech senior returns from the Alexander Hamilton Scholars Leader Week | |
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Fariza Samadova, a rising senior in the Academy of Health Professions at Western School of Technology, is doing so much this summer.
She just returned from her first Leader Week as a member of the 2024 Alexander Hamilton Scholars Cohort. The program provides its scholars with a no-cost, five-year empowerment program to prepare them for success in college and beyond.
Since June, Fariza has also been engaged in the MIT Introduction to Engineering and Science program, and she is participating in The Global Health Leaders Conference at Johns Hopkins University.
A new Summer Stories blog post delves into both her summer and year-round activities.
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Summer Stories: Loch Raven High senior volunteers at St. Joseph's Medical Center | | |
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In a new Summer Stories blog post, Keziah John, a rising senior at Loch Raven High School, shares her experiences as a volunteer at University of Maryland, St. Joseph's Medical Center.
She writes, "In addition to helping visitors, I also answer phone calls at the desk, restock isolation gowns in cubbies, give patients ice water if they ask for it, answer page calls, and do light paperwork such as organizing schedules.
"I just can't contain my excitement about what's in store for me at St. Joe's! Volunteering there has been such a heartwarming and incredible experience."
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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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Recent honors for BCPS staff | |
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Students take to the stage during Summer Broadway Theatre Connection
From July 15-19, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology was filled with both current and future Broadway performers, directors, and choreographers. The professionals were serving as faculty for the Summer Broadway Theatre Connection, a musical theatre intensive offering students in Grades 5-12 training in dance, acting, and voice. Photos from the camp can be found on Flickr.
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Summer camps fill Pikesville High with music – some of it freshly written | |
During BCPS Music Camp at Pikesville High School, one group of students, with prior experience, practiced orchestral music. Another group, with no experience required, worked on developing songwriting skills. Students in both groups are in Grades 5-12 and the camp was held from July 8-12. It ended with a student performance on the last day. Photos from the camp can be found on Flickr. | |
Free books for teachers (and everyone else!) available from The Book Thing of Baltimore on Sunday, August 11 | |
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The Book Thing of Baltimore is a local nonprofit "bookstore" where all the books are free. The bookstore, located in the Abell neighborhood of Baltimore City, is holding one of its monthly openings on Sunday, August 11. All are invited, but The Book Thing is especially interested in having teachers attend to collect books for their classrooms.
On August 11, The Book Thing will accept book donations from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and will give away books from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Please visit The Book Thing website for important details about how to "shop" and how to donate books. The Book Thing's address is 3001 Vineyard Ln., Baltimore 21218.
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Small and minority-owned firms encouraged to register for the Meet the Primes Networking Event | |
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Small, minority, veteran, and woman-owned firms looking to provide goods and services on public contracts across Maryland are invited to participate in “Meet the Primes.” At this event, firms can introduce themselves, in a relaxed atmosphere, to more than 100 state and local agencies offering potential subcontracting and partnering opportunities. Those attending are encouraged to bring capability statements and references. For more information about Meet the Primes, contact Robert Ball at rball@bcps.org or 443-809-9390 or Cherelle Vasudevan at cvasudevan@bcps.org or 443-809-9948.
Registration deadline: Monday, September 30 – to be listed in published event program. Registration accepted through October 9. Walk-ins are welcome. The Meet the Primes event will be held on Wednesday, October 9, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Maryland State Fairground – Exhibition Hall, 2200 York Rd., Timonium 21093.
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Summer meal service continues through August 16 | |
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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 through August 2 receive free breakfast and lunch every weekday.
Weekly bulk meals (five breakfast and five lunch meals per child) are distributed at two rural drive-through locations. Lunch meals, which must be consumed onsite, are offered at 16 community locations.
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Mark your calendar for BCPSfest 2024!
Saturday, August 17, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Rd., Towson 21204
Visit the BCPSfest website for updates on vendors, entertainment, and activities!
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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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Jump into a good book. The water's fine.
All the books recommended this week by our wonderful colleagues in the Baltimore County Public Library Collection Department have some connection to water! The story of a sandcastle hoping to avoid being stepped on. Olympic swimmers (and other athletes, including our own BCPS graduate Michael Phelps) looking back on their childhoods. A student returning to swim team after an injury. And a college student trying to solve a mystery on a cruise ship. See descriptions of all four books in this week's Dive into Summer Reading blog post, which is 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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New episode of Parent University visits BCPS fine arts camps and the Partnership Fair and explores getting ready for school sports | |
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Looking for family fun ideas?
How about seeing a movie for free?
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American Visionary Art Museum's Flicks from the Hill: "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
Thursday, August 1. Movie begins at 8:30 p.m. Free admission to the museum from 5-9 p.m. Food trucks available for meal purchases. 800 Key Highway, Baltimore 21230.
Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks' Rhythm & Reels:
"Barbie." Thursday, August 8. From 6-9 p.m. at Leakin Park, 1920 Eagle Dr., Baltimore 21207. Please wear pink! Free popcorn will be served while supplies last.
"Wish." Friday, August 9. Movie starts at dusk in Eager Park, 929 N Wolfe St., Baltimore 21205. Hosted by Johns Hopkins Hospital. Free popcorn will be served while supplies last.
Summer Saturday Family Flicks at the Rotunda: "Trolls World Tour"
Saturday, August 17. Movie begins at 8:30 p.m. 711 W. 40th St., Baltimore 21211.
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for your viewing pleasure | |
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"Impressionism Landscape Painting" by Maya Devine, Grade 7, Catonsville Middle School. Work is featured in 2024 Middle School Art Exhibition and received a Grade 7 Honorable Mention award.
Artist Statement:
For this piece, I made kids going to fly kites by the river. I used Q-tips to make the individual dots to create an intricate but impressionistic painting. The single dots and strokes made the tree leaves and grass have texture. By creating shades and tints of colors, it gave the objects value.
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mission moment
from The Education Foundation of BCPS
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Save October 18 for the Tee Off for Team BCPS Golf Classic | |
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Open your calendar and mark Friday, October 18, for The Education Foundation’s 10th Annual Tee Off for Team BCPS Golf Classic at Greystone Golf Course, 2115 White Hall Rd. in White Hall 21161. Funds raised will benefit BCPS students and educators with a variety of opportunities and experiences.
The day’s schedule begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration and ends at 4 p.m. with a sunset reception, dinner, and awards ceremony. There is no better way to end a busy work week than by participating in this exclusive fundraising event that includes great networking filled with camaraderie, a plethora of competitive opportunities including a Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and Hole-in-One Contest, as well as raffles, an auction, and many great prizes to help raise money for BCPS students – our future problem-solvers and leaders.
A new Mission Moment blog post offers more details about the day as well as information about how to support the event.
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