April/May, 2015 Vickie Plitt, Principal Glenna Blessing Assistant Principal Davonia Bryant Assistant Principal Shelley Hartford Assistant Principal PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER Gail Lee Assistant Principal Brian Love Assistant Principal Scott Manbeck Assistant Principal 91 Years of Pride and Excellence! Dear Glen Burnie Families, March has been a busy month for our Gophers! Prom tickets went on sale March 23rd, launching the beginning of the graduation season. We are looking forward to Prom on May 9th and Graduation on June 1st. The theater company held performances of Shakespeare Shorts. If you have not attended a GBHS Theater production this year, you are missing out! We have a truly talented group of young actors in our student body. March also brought success to our exemplary culinary arts program. I would like to congratulate the first ever Glen Burnie High School ProStart Culinary Team for winning the People's Choice Award at the 11th Annual Maryland ProStart Student Invitational! The last week in March, we celebrated College Week at Glen Burnie High School. Students enthusiastically wore the college gear of their choice. Classrooms and office were decorated to reflect the alma maters of our staff. Most importantly, teachers held conversations with students about the importance of higher education in today’s economy. Many of our students choose to enter the military or the work force directly after high school graduation. We celebrate and encourage career readiness as well as college acceptance. We will continue to vocalize the many options for college and careers to your children, and we hope you will continue to join us in encouraging our young Gophers to aim high when making plans for their future. We completed the first phase of PARCC assessments in March. The GBHS staff worked together to ensure that your child was successful in navigating and understanding the process of the test. Our students worked with great determination on these rigorous assessments, and we are quite proud of them! We will have the End of Year PARCC assessments beginning in April. We had over 300 students participate in mock Advanced Placement (AP) exams this month. The Mock AP tests give students a simulation of what to expect on the real AP exams in May. If your child is enrolled in an AP course, please be sure they have turned in registration forms and are prepared for their exam. The media center has a number of new test prep books available to AP students. On April 10th, the 3rd marking period will draw to a close. It is important that your child uses the first week back from Spring Break to complete any missing assignments before the end of the marking period. As we enter the final quarter of the school year, students have a fresh opportunity to earn the grades they want and need for college. This is also the time of year when course selection occurs for the 2015-16 academic year. Your child should have met with their counselor to select classes for next year. Please take time to discuss course selections with your child. We encourage students to strive to challenge themselves, be it through Honors, Advanced Placement, advanced electives, or a vocational program. We are close to the end of the school year; however, we still have a lot of work to complete in a short period. Students are reminded to get plenty of rest and continue to come prepared to work hard. Our staff continues to focus diligently on our three core goals: increased AP scores, increased SAT participation and improved student behavior. We know that in partnership with our GBHS families, we will achieve the best for our community’s children. Sincerely Vickie Plitt Principal GBHS CALENDAR APRIL 10 End of 3rd Marking Period – 2 Hour Early Dismissal 13 Beginning of 4th Marking Period 13-17 High School Assessment Administration (H.S.A.s) 21 Report Cards 29 Professional Development – 2 Hour Early Dismissal 4/20 to 5/15 PARCC – End-of-year Assessment Administration MAY June 8 Interims 9 Senior Prom 5-18 High School Assessment Administration until 6/4 25 Memorial Day – All Schools and Central Offices Closed 28 Senior Awards 28 Last Day for Graduating Seniors 01 Graduation 04 End of High School Assessment (HAS) Administration period (5/18-6/4) 15-18 High School Examinations, Text Book Collection 18 End of 4th marking period Senior Prom – May 9, 2015 Senior Awards – May 28, 2015 Graduation – June 1, 2015 – 10:30 am Showplace Arena, Upper Marlboro Congratulations to … Junior, Justin Wilkie, for receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award, which is sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The award recognizes outstanding community service by young Americans. Congratulations, Justin! Sophomore Chavela Bell’s artwork was selected to hang in the Comptroller's office as a part of the Maryland Masters Art Exhibit. The Maryland Masters Award program seeks to recognize public school students who have displayed extraordinary artistic skills, talents, and a vision for Maryland’s future. She was honored at an awards ceremony on February 27 th at Severn River Middle School. The first ever Glen Burnie High School ProStart Culinary Team for winning the People's Choice Award at the 11th Annual Maryland ProStart Student Invitational! Seniors Malik Carter, Alonso Eusubio, and Paige Wellington along with junior Brady Hagedorn and sophomore Maddie Chenoweth created a three course, gourmet meal in one hour, using only two butane burners as a heat source. Joshua Davis for advancing to the Maryland State History Day Competition on May 2 to the University of Maryland. Thank you for representing Glen Burnie High School for the Leadership & Legacy Theme. The students that placed at the the Maryland State Technology Student Association (TSA) conference held this past weekend. -- 1st place, Technological Problem Solving: Hanna Porter and Kelsey Drzewicki -- 1st place, Architectural Renovation: Kate Perez -- 2nd place Digital Video Production: Grace Hernandez -- 2nd place Flight Endurance: Muhammad Khalid --Honorable Mention-- CO2 Dragster: Mark Zheng (Did not place, but had the fastest time of all dragsters. His car traveled 66 feet in 1.6 seconds.) Principal Honor Roll Andrew Acton, Mina Altman, Amanda Amador, Courtney Anderson, Alexis Bacot, Briah Barksdale, Jonathan Barnes, Brooke Bell, Courtney Bessling, Jami Boyce, Amy Boyer, Kimberly Brailer, Chase Branham, Jovon Brown, Tique'sha Brown, Adelaide Buker, Kyle Castle, Morgan Clark, Courtney Cole, Michelle Corpus, James Dean, Rachel Didomenico, Taylor Dietrich, Kelsey Drzewicki, Hannah Eslick, Keahana Ford, Michael Fox, Ana Garcia, Katelyn Gartner, Tiara Gatling, Satish Ghimire, Marisa Gonzalez, Bria Gross, Allison Halford, Katelin Hall, Tatiana Hall, Erin Hamner, Zachary Harriss, Hana Hawthorne, Bryan Holly, Daniel Howard, James Kent, Richard Kogut, Christopher Lawrence, Brionna Lewis, Ember Lucier, Ronald Miller, Noah Morning, Megan Moyer, Junaid Mujahid, Daniel Olafusi-Makinde, Cheyenne Patterson, Nadine Peake, Jared Peterson, Smriti Pokhrel, Hanna Porter, Sangita Rana, John Reckard, Jaymilyn Rosario, Rebecca Roseberry, Delbert Roy, Danielle Schmidt, Alexus Shaw, Alysha Shaw, Haley Sigley, Sierra Slocum, Makayla Smoot, DaShawn Snowden, Lisa Snyder, Maham Sohail, Sophie Stearns, Angel Sterling, Devon Stewart, Mary Stup, Robert Swan, Lenny Taylor, Dashia Thomas, Thu Tran, David Truong, Crystal Tyler, Shahinben Vahora, Allison VanFossen, Se'Anna Vanzego, Rebecca Wallace, Sydney Whitaker Edward Copes, Daemazejah Corbett, Christopher Corbin, Abby Corcoran, Kailan Corl, Edson Cortes Rivera, Frank Cortina, Frednel Josue Abarca Zambrano, Matthew Adams, Harry Affeldt, Jasmine Creer, Ethan Cronin, Gabriel Cruz, Makayla Cruz, Aaron Cucina, Agurs, Chad Albrecht, Magdalyn Albrecht, Samantha Aldridge, Dayvon Cuffey, Gracie Culley, Cameran Dailey, Rhiannon Dameron, Joseph Alejandre, Brittany Alger, Kendreya Allen, Marlon Alvarado, Lauryn Damron, Johnathon Daniels, Sara Danowski, Erica Dantley, Oscar Alvarado-Bernal, Armando Alvarado-Zapata, Joseph Dominic Davis, Grace Davis, Joshua Davis, Malee Davis, Taylor Anderson, Sydney Andrews, Ariana Aragon, Gabriela Arias, Dakota Davis, Daisy Death, Darnell Death, Ayanna DeGross, Menekse Armstrong, Areesha Atta, Oluwagbemiga Ayeni, Shahrukh Aziz, Demiral, Alexis Denford, Christina Denison, Molly Denny, Deja Dews, Zainab Badejo, Christina Baker, Jared Baldwin, Krystin Ashley Carlina Diggs, Deandre Dill, Alicia Dillon, Samantha Dimattei, Baldwin, Alysha Ball, Oladipupo Bamisaiye, Kathleen Bandy, SamanthaDishman, Danielle Dixon, Aaron Do, Martaysha Dorsey, Samuel Bangura, Alicia Banks, Alexander Barnett, Briana Barone, TaylorDrenner, Dejia Drummond, Brittani Dudley, Lamarr Dukes, Kylie Barrett, Brady Beck, Desmond Beggarly, Sean Beksinski, Irelynn Dunn, Jennifer Easton, Kyra Edwards, Salim Eid, Angel Chavela Bell, Diana Bell, Oluwatosin Bello, William Benedict, Ellenberger, Danielle Elliott,Jessica Elliott,Kayla Elliott, Ian Emge, Brianna Bessling, Hailey Beswick, Matthew Bettius, Nazaire Biscoe, Nadiya Emmanuel, Makayla Emrick, Alexyss England,Jared Robel Bisrat, Vanessa Black, John Blaker, Stephanie Bob, Denia Eslick,Alexus Eudell, Alonso Eusebio, Gabrielle Evans, Keona Booze, India Booze, Destiny Bowen,Kelsey Bozman, Jessa Bradley, Evans, Jenna Fairson,Logan Fallon-Skinner,Brittani Faulkner, James Vicki Brailer,Tyler Brandenburg, Maia Brasi, Amanda Bray, Michael Ferrara, De'Ja Fields, Victor Flores, Jeremias Flores-Lazo, Joshua Brenneman, Jordan Brightley, Kayla Briles, Zanesha Brinkley, Floyd, Madelyn Floyd, Candyce Ford, Julia Ford, Kiarah Ford, Matthew Brinkmeyer, Dylan Brooks, Summer Brooks, Rebecca Russhell Ford, Kevin Fortin, Bailey Foust, Devan Foust, Autumn Fox, Brostek, Asjia Brown, Javiah Brown, Jayla Brown, K'Imani Brown, Nicole Francis, Brandi rantz,Henry Frazier,Kailyn Frazier, Charleigh Katelyn Brown,Michel Brown, Montreal Brown, Regina Brown, Furbee, Skylar Gainey, Brennon Gant, Cristian Garcia, Jacob Garcia, Alberto Bugaay, Tyra Buncum, Ladonna Burgess, Lexis Burnett, Blanca Garcia-Huezo, Tyler Gifford, Dylan Gilbert, Joel Gilpena, Scott Burns, Tori Cain, Shayna Callis, Abigail Camp, Clayton Kayla Gindhart, Emely Godinez, Austin Golas, Sarah Golonka, Camponeschi, Aliya Cantonjos, Ethan Cantrell, Christian Michael Gomez, Mikhaela Gonzales, Elias Gonzalez, Olivia Cardona, Kristina Carey, Khaliah Carlock, Malik Carter, Rasheed Gossweiler, Chanel Grant, Shawn Graves, Kyri Gray, Maggie Gray, Carter, Adriana Casaus-Garcia, Tyler Cavey, Hong Yu Chen, Jessica Greer, Andrew Grey, Johnathan Griffin, Tristen Griffith, Savannah Chess, Jensen Childress, Maitland Clapp, Alisha Clark, Kherrington Gross, Kenia Guevara, Ashtin Guinn-Payne, Taylor Taylor Clark, Myleeya Clay, Aryn Coby, Jessica Cochran, Cierra Gunther, Rhea Guzman, Fanny Guzman-Alacio, Sabrina Gysegem, Cody, Keyasia Coleman, Gracie Collins, Alex Colvin, Brandi Conner, Karley Haensler, Brady Hagedorn, Aaron Hairsine, Gregory Halford, Helen Contreras, Anthony Contrino, Aubrey Conway, Rebecca Cook, Michelle Hallman, Arielle Halsey, Paige Hamm, Camden Hancock, Jennifer Hancock, Kaitlyn Handy, Amber Hanke, Marina Hanlon, Tonya Harnish, McKayla Harris,Tiffany Harrod, Michael Hartloff, Brianna Hartlove, Taylor Harvey, Jonteal Hasty, JordanHawkins, Loyd Haynes, Joseph Heagy, “B” Honor Roll Honor Roll Cory Heath, Destiny Helmick, Ryan Helmick, Grace Hernandez, Kimberly Hernandez-Lopez, Travis Herrigton, Gabrielle Hess, Jaelyn Heyliger, Robert Hidrobo, Joclyn Hill, Kayla Hodges, Rebecca Hoff, Jennifer Hofmann, Karly Hohman, Kaylyn Hollins, Alexandra Holstein, Matthew Hoover, Francis Jacob Hora, Kevin Howard, Michael Hudgins, Davon Hughes, Tara Hull, Heather Hulson, Jasmine Hurst, Camille Hyman, Gaby Jabbour, Jazmine Jackson, Martia Jackson, Alycissa James, Camille Jarin, YoonJae Jee, Hannah Jensen, Jayson Jimenez, Shannon Jimenez, Chelsea Johnson,Tavon Johnson, Yasmin Johnson, Sheldon Jones, Alexis Jordan, Daishaun Joyner, Judy Kaczorowski, Emily Kamp, David Kates, Matthew Keele, Jeremy Keene, Kevin Kena, Alexis Kesecker, Shane Kesecker, Alyssa Kess, Muhammad Khalid, Michael Kirby, Phoenix Knight, Mackenzy Knott, Tyriek Knowles, Savannah Kopp, Katie Krach, JuliannaKruemmel, Morgan Ladner, Zachary LaSpina, Andy Lazo-Torres, Han Le, Carlos Lema, Samuel Levy, Blair Lewis, Samantha Lien, Jourdan Lisbon, Caleb Little, Sierra Little, Cristian Lobo-Gonzales, Brianna Lockard, Christina Locklear, William LoGiudice, Brande Longbottom, William Lorah, Shyann Love, Tierra Love, Tabatha Loveridge, Brooke Luedtke, Dionna Lynch, Zai Tyja'ah Mackey, Roderick Mahr, Brooke Maks, Monica Maldonado, Chelsea Malfer, Timothy Maly, Juan Carlos Manlangit, Ellinore Mann, Kevin Marquez-Villatoro, Ronald Marquez-Villatoro, Christopher Marsch, Jade Marshall, Kendelle Martin, Emily Martinez-Morales, Lily MarxWebber, Angelika Mascarinas, Jessie Massey, Nicholas Mazzeo, Brandon McCormick, Maia McDowell, Tyler McKenzie, Jaina McLean, Mary Pauline McNeill, Robert Meade, Kira Mentecki, Emily Mewshaw, Catelyn Middlebrooks, Alisha Miller, Kira Miller, Savannah Miller, Lacy Mitchell, Karlie Moore, Essence Moorehead, William Moos, Jennifer Moran, Hanna Moreland, Starr Moreno, Joshua Morris, Julianne Morris, Hiro Motta, Asim Muhammad, Della Muldrow, Monica Muldrow, John Murphy, Mikayla Musco, Brittany Myers, Lastacia Myers, Dayton Nalley, Tara Napora, Magnolia Nelka, Sodapop Nelka, Rachel Nevin, Vincent Newton, Giang Nguyen, Garry Nichols, Samantha Nicoletti, Amy Novak, Mark Novak, Chioma Nwabuzo, Maria Sabel Obina, Melissa Ochinero, Monsurat Oladipupo, Oluwatimilehin Olawole, Jourdan Oliver, Kayla Oliver, Camille Ollivierre, Darrien Olwine, Shalene Onamu, Marcus Outen, Mikayla Owens, Shril Panchigar, Tikesha Parker, Archa Patel, Jay Patel, Sapana Patel, Ethan Paulino, Brooke Pawley, Carmen Perez-Mendez, Jamal Peterson, Shelby Peterson, Martin Pineda,Victory Plaine, Kayla Pleasant, Allen Polanco, Lanesha Poole, Damion Powell, Eric Powell, Tejash Pradhan, Raymond Pringle, Angelina Pruto, Amber Pumphrey, Miranda Purzner, Trang Quach, Camrynn Queen, Emtiag Rafi, Ricardo Ramirez-Cordova, Selvin Ramirez-Rodriguez, Kierra Randolph, Kylen Rebstock, Jennifer Regalado, Stefanie Reichard-McCauley, Aaron Reid, Samantha Remery, Deborah Rice, Lucy Richards, Zaria Richards, Meghan Rineker, Monica Rios Martinez, Patricia Rixse, Cody Roberts, Khadijah Robertson, Isaiah Robinson, Cindy RoblesMendez, Kaylene Rockey, Gabrielle Rook, Robin Roper, Diaysia Rountree, Jacob Rousselle, Angel Ruano-Hernandez, Camila Rudas, Joshua Ruiz, Craig Rupert, Dalton Russell, Allen Rutledge, Germana Sa Barreto Melo Fusaro, Olivia Saliger, Andrew Santos, Emily Santos, Katrina Santos, Rocky Santos, Kaylee Savage, Akilah Sawyer, Taylor Schanne, Jakob Schellenschlager, Jacob Schilbach, Jonathan Schilbach, Brooke Schindler, Cody Schouster, Kayli Schouster, Samantha Sebert, Katrina Sechler, Shane Severe, Caitlynn Shacklock, Megan Shacklock, Armani Sharps, Jason Sheets, Christopher Sheskin, James Shires, Grace Shore, William Shorter, AlexisSilva, Melanie Silva, Angelica Silva-Casiano, Rebeka Silvers, Samreen Silwal, TiaSimms, Jordan Sims, Rina Jerlyn Sixson, Gabriella Smith, Jacob Smith, Kelsey Smith, Marci-Ann Smith, Matthew Smith, Noah Smith, Teresa Snipes, Taylor Snyder, Zainab Sohail, Chandarika Sor, Jasmine Soriano, Tyreke Spruill, Danielle Stafford, Ciera Starr, Molly Steinert, Brandon Stephens, Hannah Stevens, Kyle Stevens, Katelyn Stonesifer, Brianna Strong, Tahjze Strong, Brandon Stum, Adam Sullivan, Dana Sullivan, Kelsie Sunderland, Jeffrey Swan, Richard Swan, Steven Swickard, Wayne Swindall, Aaron Taylor, Alejandro Terrazas, Jocey Terrone, Samantha Thornton, Mariana Tiscareno, Jessica Tobin, Cody Toloczko, Faith Torin, Siarra Torres, Abigail Trankle, Tyriek Treen, Robert Trevillian, Allison Trinks, Marcus Trotman, Michael Truong, Truc Truong, Jordan Tsintzas, Kierra Turner, Allison Tyler, Rebecca Uder, Sarah Uder, Nona Umberger, Natalie Unkle, Darion Upperman, Christine Vaaler, Adilbhai Vahora, Hinaben Vahora, Francisco Valencia, Graciela Vargas-Castaneda, Beulah Varghese, Taylor Vaughn, Brandan Venedam, Renzo Victorio, Alyssa Vogel, Alexander Volberding, Annie Vollmerhausen, Gabrielle Wagner, Gillian Wagner, Clayton Walker, Demonta Walker, LaNija Wallace, Nyjai Wallace, Emily Walters, Zachary Warnick, Hannah Washington, Aaron Watson, Katelyn Watson, Kalli Weaver, Corey Weese, Allison Weir, Paige Wellington, Nicole Wesneski, Daisha Wheeler, Alyssa Whitaker, Anthony White, Elijah White, Anna Wilhelm, Alexis Williams, Angelica Williams, Carolyn Williams, Makayla Williams, Raynika Williams, Sirion Williams, Ulysses Williams, Willow Windrum, Taylor Witt, Kelly Wojciechowski, Julia Wolf, Ashley Wolford, Kirstin Womack Harris, Savanna Wood, Gregory Woods, Jordan Wright, Emily Wysong, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Zet, Steven Zet, Mark Zheng Glen Burnie High School Theatre Company presents... Evening of Theatre A Showcase of Student Directed One-Act Plays & Solo Performances Tickets $5 at the door Evening of Dance It is that time of year again....time for the Spring "Evening of Dance" performance!! Don't miss out on the hottest Burnie High School featuring the 2-4, and Dance for Athletes as the Honors Dance Company, Company and other after and dancers. Tickets are still be available on a PRE-SALE ONLY Easter. So mark your calendars April 30th at 7pm!! For more contact Dianne Rosso at [email protected] or call 410-761-8950. show at Glen Dance 1, Dance classes as well Elite Dance school groups $7.00 and will basis after for Thursday, information EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS Thursday, May 21 @ 7 pm Parent Link Connecting You and Your Child to Information on Our Journey to Greatness If parents want to give their children a gift, the best thing they can do is to teach their children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on learning. - Carol Dweck – April 2015 SPRING!! To Family Health & Wellness A Huge Thank You!! Watch for further information. to all AACPS Volunteers during this Volunteer Appreciation Month of April and ALL year ‘round!! Over 30 Links to Online Resources Go to the New The more we read, the more we know. Dr. Seuss Parent Wellness Resources A Healthy Sampling of What You’ll Find: Healthy Body & Healthy Mind: Learn about immunizations, the importance of sleep, and links to Anne Arundel County services and agencies. Recipes and Tips for Healthy Eating: Explore the topics Meals on a Budget, Healthy Snacks, and Packing Healthy Lunches. Get Active & Moving! Links for active lifestyles in Anne Arundel County such as sports leagues and community places and programs to stretch and play. Engaging in Your Community: Find more activities through links for Recreation & Parks, community gardening, boating and volunteering. Visit AACPS Health & Wellness for more information and resources. AACPS Health & Wellness Volunteer of the Month March 2015 Lee Derrick Southern High School … for inspiring local business partners to develop a dynamic college and career resource program. To nominate outstanding volunteers for the AACPS Volunteer of the Month Award, email [email protected] Office of School & Family Partnerships AACPS TV Programs: Comcast and Broadstripe Channel 96, & Verizon Channel 36 Parent Connection, Parents’ Corner, World View Nuestra Comunidad (Our Community), and ¡Charlemos Juntos! (Let’s Chat) Published by: The Office of School & Family Partnerships 410-222-5414; [email protected] Parent Link nectándolo a Ud. y a su Hijo a la Información en Nuestro Camino a la Grandeza i los padres quieren darles un regalo a sus hijos, lo mejor que pueden hacer es enseñarles a sus hijos a amar los retos, ser intrigado por errores, disfrutar de esfuerzo y seguir aprendiendo. - Carol Dweck - Abril 2015 ¡PRIMAVERA!! Para Salud y Bienestar de su Familia Muchas ¡Gracias! Watch for further information. a todos Voluntarios de AACPS durante este Reconocimiento de Voluntarios del mes de Abril y todo el año!! Más de 30 Enlaces de Recursos en Línea Vayas a la nueva Parent Wellness Resources (Recursos de Bienestar para los Padres) Una Muestra Saludable de lo que Pueden Encontrar: Mente Sana y Cuerpo Sano: Aprender acerca de las vacunas, la importancia del sueño y enlaces a servicios y agencias del Condado de Anne Arundel. Recetas y Consejos para Comer Saludable: Explorar los temas de las Comidas en un Presupuesto, Meriendas Saludables y Empaquen Almuerzos Saludables. ¡Manténganse Activo y Moviendose! Enlaces para los estilos de vida activos en el Condado de Anne Arundel como ligas deportivas y lugares en la comunidad y programas para estirarse y jugar. Involucrarse en su Comunidad: Encuentren más actividades a través de enlaces para Parques y Recreación, jardinería en la comunidad, canotaje y voluntariado. Visite AACPS Health & Wellness (Salud y Bienestar de AACPS) para más información y recursos. Salud y Bienestar de AACPS En cuanto más leemos, más sabemos. Dr. Seuss Voluntario del Mes Marzo 2015 Lee Derrick Escuela Secundaria Southern …por inspirar a los socios locales a desarrollar un programa dinámico de recursos de carrera y Universidad Para nominar voluntarios excepcionales al Premio Voluntario de Mes de AACPS escriba a [email protected] Oficina de Relaciones entre la Escuela y la Familia Programas en AACPS TV: Comcast y Broadstripe Canal 96, y Verizon Canal 36 Parent Connection, Parents’ Corner, World View Nuestra Comunidad (Our Community), and ¡Charlemos Juntos! (Let’s Chat) Publicado por: La Oficina de Relaciones entre la escuela y la Familia 410-222-5414; [email protected] Parent Link Connecting You and Your Child to Information on Our Journey to Greatness The evidence is consistent, positive, and convincing: families have a major influence on their children’s achievement. When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more.” Anne T. Henderson, Karen L. Mapp Get “Great Give-Involved” for Your Great School!! 24 Hours of Giving Fun on May 5-6 Click on the image below for more information. May 2015 Takeinformation. a break Watch for further from digital entertainment! Use Screen-Free Week to swap digital entertainment for the joys of life beyond the screen. Instead of watching TV, surfing the web, or playing with apps and video games, families read, play, think, create, explore nature, and spend more time together and with friends. Visit www.screenfree.org for more information. The more we read, the more we know. Dr. Seuss Research Point: Children who have larger vocabularies and greater understanding of spoken language do better in school (Whitehurst and Lonigan). Tips for Parents: Expose your children to more vocabulary words by reading often and constantly with your child. Read multiple books and articles on the same topics. Chat about what you’re reading together. REGISTER NOW! Arlington Echo 2015 Summer Camps!! www.arlingtonecho.org or call 410-222-3822 Arlington Echo's Outdoor Education Program partners with the Arts, and Classical Languages programs of Anne Arundel County Public Schools to offer students a variety of summer experiences in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. Senior staff include certified teachers and professionals in environmental and outdoor education, art, and classical languages. Volunteer of the Month April 2015 Jay & Doris Garvin George T. Cromwell Elementary School … for dedicating “Golden Years” of service to our students and staff. To nominate outstanding volunteers for the AACPS Volunteer of the Month Award, email [email protected] Office of School & Family Partnerships AACPS TV Programs: Comcast and Broadstripe Channel 96, & Verizon Channel 36 Parent Connection, Parents’ Corner, World View Nuestra Comunidad (Our Community), and ¡Charlemos Juntos! (Let’s Chat) Published by: The Office of School & Family Partnerships 410-222-5414; [email protected] Parent Link Conectándolo a Ud. y a su Hijo a la Información en Nuestro Camino a la Grandeza “La evidencia es consistente, positiva y convincente: las familias tienen una gran influencia en el rendimiento de sus hijos. Cuando las escuelas, las familias y los grupos de la comunidad trabajan juntos para apoyar el aprendizaje, los niños tienden a mejorar en la escuela, permanecer en la escuela por más tiempo y les gusta más la escuela.” Anne T. Henderson, Karen L. Mapp ¡"Involúcrate en la Gran Aportación" para tu gran escuela!! 24 Horas para Dar Diversión del 5 al 6 de mayo Haga clic en la imagen de abajo para obtener más información. La Gran Aportación es una recaudación de fondos virtual que dura 24 horas, llevada a cabo por la fundación Comunitaria del Condado de Anne Arundel (CFA-AC) para concientizar y recaudar fondos para organizaciones no lucrativas locales en el Condado de Anne Arundel. Este año, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Anne Arundel (AACPS) y la Fundación Educativa Siglo 21 se asociarán para participar en el evento para recaudar fondos y crear conciencia para apoyar importantes iniciativas del sistema escolar. Mayo 2015 Watch for further information. ¡Tome un descanso de entretenimiento digital! Utilice la semana Sin Pantalla para intercambiar el entretenimiento digital para los placeres de la vida más allá de la pantalla. En lugar de ver la televisión, navegar por la red o jugando con aplicaciones y juegos de video, las familias pueden leer, jugar, pensar, crear, explorar la naturaleza y pasar más tiempo juntos y con amigos. En cuanto más leemos, más sabemos. Marca tu calendario para aportar en línea: 5–6 de mayo, 2015 6:00 PM–6:00 PM Dr. Seuss ¡MATRICULESE AHORA! ¡Campamentos de Verano de Arlington Echo 2015!! www.arlingtonecho.org o llame 410-222-3822 Programa de Educación al Aire Libre de Arlington Echo se asocia con los programas de las artes y lenguas clásicas de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Anne Arundel para ofrecer a los estudiantes una variedad de experiencias de verano en un entorno seguro, acogedor y solidario. El personal incluye maestros certificados y profesionales en educación ambiental y al aire libre, arte y lenguas clásicas. Punto de investigación: Los niños que tienen vocabularios más grandes y una mayor comprensión del lenguaje hablado hacen mejor en la escuela (Whitehurst y Lonigan). Consejos para los padres: Exponer a sus hijos a más palabras de vocabulario leyendo a menudo y constantemente con su hijo. Lean varios libros y artículos sobre los mismos temas. Charlen sobre lo que están leyendo juntos. Voluntario del Mes Abril 2015 Jay y Doris Garvin Escuela Primaria George T. Cromwell … por dedicar “Anos de Oro” de servicio a nuestros estudiantes y personal. Para nominar voluntarios excepcionales al Premio Voluntario de Mes de AACPS escriba a [email protected] Programas en AACPS TV de la Oficina de Relaciones entre la Escuela y la Familia por Comcast y Broadstripe Canal 96 & Verizon Canal 36: Parent Connection, Parents’ Corner, World View, Nuestra Comunidad y ¡Charlemos Juntos! Publicado por: La Oficina de Relaciones entre la escuela y la Familia 410-222-5414; [email protected] Principal: Senior Class Administrator: Ms. Vickie L. Plitt Ms. Davonia Bryant Senior Class Advisors: Ms. Dana Barile Commencement for the Class of 2015 will be held Monday, June 1, 2015 10:30 AM The Show Place Arena 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772 The Show Place Arena is large enough to accommodate all seniors in a single ceremony, to provide each senior with eight guest tickets, and to provide the guests air-conditioned comfort. The Senior Newsletter supplement is to give you information about approved senior activities, arrangements for Commencement, and other important facts for seniors. Please keep this supplement as a reference. Graduating seniors who violate Board Policy JCC are subject to the provisions as stated in Administrative Regulation JCCRAC: Alcoholic Beverages, Controlled Dangerous Substances, or Other Intoxicants. This regulation states in relevant part under Section D., Procedure, Paragraph 6: Penalty for Violation by Graduating Students a. Graduating students who violate Board policies on possession, consumption, or distribution of alcoholic beverages, controlled dangerous substances, counterfeit controlled dangerous substances, noncontrolled substances as defined by Article 27, Section 286B of the Annotated Code of Maryland, or other intoxicant at any time during the last four weeks of school prior to the last scheduled day for graduating students, or during the time between the last scheduled day and the graduation ceremony, whether the activity takes place on school buses, within a school building or upon any school property, or during any school, school related, or Board sponsored activity, whether held on school property or at locations off school property, including private clubs, businesses, or commercial establishments, shall be prohibited from participation in all senior activities, including proms, award ceremonies, and graduation ceremonies. b. Diplomas earned by students denied participation in graduation ceremonies will be available upon request in the office of the appropriate school principal on the first workday following graduation ceremonies. Because the last scheduled day for graduating students this year is May 28 th , 2015 the effective date under the “last four weeks” provision is April 30th, 2015. The last day a graduating senior can be enrolled in the Alternative to Drugs Program, Responsible Actions Program, or Anti-Tobacco Use Program is April 15, 2015. APPROVED ACTIVITIES – CLASS OF 2015 SENIOR PROM: May 9, 2015 M & T Bank Stadium 7 to 11 PM Parking Vouchers can be purchased for $8 $85.00 per ticket SENIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLY: May 28, 2015 6:00 PM GBHS Auditorium All seniors and parents are invited to attend the Senior Awards Assembly. Parents of seniors to be recognized will receive an announcement for the event and I hope that parents of all senior recipients will be able to attend. COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL: May 29, 2015 7:30 AM GBHS Auditorium Students not at rehearsal are not permitted to graduate on stage. Teachers with all seniors must assist with graduation rehearsal Monday, June 1, 2015 at 10:30 AM COMMENCEMENT: Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro Graduating students must arrive at the Show Place Arena no later than 9:30. SENIOR EXAM SCHEDULE EXAM PERIODS Friday May 22 3B 4B May 25 Memorial Day – Schools Closed Tuesday May 26 3A 4A Wednesday May 27 1B 2B Thursday May 28 1A 2A Last Day for Graduating Seniors PARTICIPATION IN COMMENCEMENT The Commencement Ceremony is intended to recognize those seniors who have completed all requirements for a Maryland High School Diploma. Any senior who does not meet all requirements will not be permitted to take part in Commencement. WHAT GRADUATES SHOULD WEAR The Class of 2015 has elected to wear red and white academic gowns and mortarboards. The traditional gown is worn over regular dress clothing. All seniors must order a gown this year because the texture is different from that used previously. Anyone who still needs a cap and gown may pick up a form in the main office or go to www.Balfour.com. Cap and Gowns are now $45.00. The cost after May 1st is $60.00. Cash or checks made out to Balfour. MEN: Dark dress type trousers (NO JEANS OR SHORTS), dress shirts with necktie, and dress type shoes (NO SNEAKERS OR SANDALS). WOMEN: Comfortable, plain dress, low heel shoes to compliment. Bold patterned dresses will show through the academic gown. PLEASE DO NOT BRING A PURSE TO THE CEREMONY AS THERE IS NO PROVISION FOR SECURING THEM. Seniors may carry the gown and mortarboard to the assembly area. Staff members will be available to assist with the gowning at the assembly area. In keeping with the Commencement tradition, the administrative staff and platform guests will wear academic regalia. PARENT NOTIFICATION To avoid disappointment to seniors and parents the school staff has, since the end of the first semester, reviewed report cards and transcripts and counseled with seniors at risk of not meeting all diploma requirements. In those instances where a senior’s academic performance is uncertain until the last exams, the staff will notify those seniors and parents as quickly as possible when the final grades are known. Parents are urged to monitor report cards and request a conference if you have questions about your son or daughter’s academic standing as a senior. Conferences can be arranged by calling the Guidance Department, 410-761-8950 ext. 219, between 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM on school days. OBLIGATIONS Seniors must arrange to clear all obligations with the school before May 28 th. Textbooks and school materials which have been loaned are to be returned. Seniors must return all books and magazines to the Media Center by May 22nd, 2015. Media materials needed for school assignments may circulate on an overnight basis. Other obligations to the class, clubs, and teams must also be satisfied by May 22nd. SENIORS WITH OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS MAY NOT RECEIVE GRADUATION TICKETS OR A DIPLOMA. TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE SENT UNTIL ALL OBLIGATIONS ARE CLEARED. TO AVOID DELAY AND INCONVENIENCE SENIORS ARE EXPECTED COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL Commencement rehearsal has been scheduled for Friday, May 29 th, 2015, at 7:30 AM in the auditorium. Participation at rehearsal is a requirement for participation in Commencement. GUEST TICKETS Attendance at Commencement is by invitation ticket. Each senior will receive eight tickets at rehearsal. Your graduating senior will be able to tell you on which side of the Show Place Arena they will be seated so that you might choose seating to offer the best view. GRADUATION VIDEOS Professional DVDs of graduation will be available for purchase at graduation. Adek Productions will have a booth in the foyer where DVD packages may be purchased. You will receive your order in 4 to 6 weeks. Videos may also be purchased online at www.Celebrate graduation.com or you may contact Adek Productions at 1-800-773-8849. AUDIENCE DECORUM Commencement is a joyous occasion for graduates, parents, and guests. In order to recognize the accomplishments of our seniors the dignity of the ceremony must be preserved. Seniors will be reminded of the standards of behavior expected of them as participants during the rehearsals. Any conduct which detracts from the ceremony cannot be allowed. The Show Place Arena has specified NO glass containers, NO balloons, and NO air horns. As part of the audience, parents and guests also have a responsibility to abide by the rules of common courtesy and decorum. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM COMING ONTO THE MAIN FLOOR TO TAKE PICTURES OR VIDEOS DURING THE CEREMONY. The audience is requested to remain standing in place until all the graduates have left the auditorium. It is the Commencement Committee’s intent that Commencement 2015 is a memorable event for all involved and your cooperation to ensure this is greatly appreciated. HANDICAP SEATING Special seating for elderly and handicapped guests will be provided off the main concourse. Seniors may obtain information about handicap access at rehearsal. DIRECTIONS I-97 South to Route 3 South (turns into Route 301 South). Continue on Route 301 South to exit at Route 4 North/West (toward Washington). Take first exit (Upper Marlboro) to stop sign. Turn left and follow to infield at the Show Place Arena. The arena is located off Route 4 Pennsylvania Ave., at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center. Or Take 50 West towards Washington. Take the Route 301-Richmond exit. Take first exit to stop sign. Turn left and follow to infield at the Show Place Arena.
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