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Gator Gazette
February 10, 2019
In This Issue Greetings! From the Principal's Desk Thank you to everyone who participated in this month's News from the PHHS PTSA PTSA Used Clothing Drive on Saturday. The Used Clothing Drive is a reliable fundraiser for our organization. We News from PHHS appreciate you giving us your no longer needed clothing, News from BCPS and PHHS shoes, houseware items, toys and games. Next month's Community Used Clothing Drive will take place on Saturday, March 9. PHHS PTSA Business Partners Report cards went home last week, but the PTSA's Golden This Week at PHHS Gator awards will not go home until after the President's Next Week at PHHS Day holiday. Golden Gator awards are given to students who make honor roll. They are sent home through the student's homeroom teacher and feature a congratulatory Quick Links letter and a gift card or voucher donated by a local PHHS PTSA business. Honor roll students will receive a gift card Perry Hall HS redeemable for a free Chick-fil-A sandwich or nuggets. PHHS Alumni Association Students who earned straight A's also receive a voucher PHHS Athletic Boosters for a free personal pizza from Seasons Pizza. Baltimore County Public Congratulations to all our honor roll students! Schools
This Monday is a big one for our school's Athletic Department. If you have the time, please consider coming out in support of not only our basketball teams -- the boys JV and Varsity teams as well as the girls Varsity team all will play games -- but many of our other fall and winter athletes. Cheer again for our State Champion Girls Varsity Soccer team, our County Champion JV and Varsity Cheer teams, and celebrate for a final time the accomplishments of our 2018 State Champion Boys Varsity Basketball team who will have their banner unveiled. In addition, the new Varsity Football Coach will be introduced and there will be a celebration of all of our Lady Gators. Festivities start at 4 p.m.
The deadline for BCPS' annual stakeholders survey is quickly approaching. If you have not yet taken the survey, I encourage you to do so before the February 24 deadline. It only takes a few minutes and gives parents, as well as students, an opportunity to weigh in on school system and school-specific items ranging from safety to communication to teaching. In the interest of all of our students, their teachers, and everyone employed by BCPS, we all should take a few minutes to offer our opinions. The survey is multiple choice and in broad terms asks you to note things you are satisfied with as well as those that need improvement.
Have a good week! Chris Christine Hagan President, PHHS PTSA 2018-2019 School Year [email protected]
From the Principal's Desk
Dear Parents,
Report cards were distributed to students on Thursday, February 7. Please ask you child to show you their report card, if they have not already done so. Make contact with your child's teacher if you have concerns.
Congratulations to Coach Matt Smoot who was named Maryland Soccer Coaches "Coach of the Year." The Girls' Varsity team with coaches Smoot and Donovan were honored yesterday in Annapolis at the State House for their State Championship win.
I attended the rescheduled NHS induction on Tuesday evening. Kudos to the student officers and Ms. Turner for organizing and running such a nice event. The National Honor Society recognizes students who have excelled academically and through service. The keynote speaker was Smitha Mahesh, an alumnus and ex-NHS member who is currently studying at Johns Hopkins University.
We held a suicide awareness assembly for the students on Thursday. We do not hold many assemblies during the year because it takes away from instructional time; however, in this case we felt it was worth the time. Statistically, suicide is now the second leading cause of death for teenagers in America.
The basketball teams finished the regular seasons with wins over Eastern Tech on Friday night. It was senior night for the basketball team and the cheerleading team.
Kudos to the cheerleading teams for their county championship wins.
Kudos too to the students listed below for winning Scholastic Art Awards: Gold: (They will move on to the next stage.)
Sophia Evans, 12, 30 MPH, Drawing & Illustration Crystal Weyant, 11, Morning Alarm, Drawing & Illustration Crystal Weyant, 11, Hours Before Rising, Drawing & Illustration
Silver:
Crystal Weyant 11th Rebecca Smith 10th
Honorable Mention:
Crystal Weyant 11th
Below is a picture of the Girls' Varsity Soccer Team and coaches at the State House yesterday. They were so impressive and a credit to Perry Hall.
Andrew Last PHHS Principal
News from the PHHS PTSA
New Next Used Clothing Drive: Saturday, March 9 Thank you to everyone who participated in our February used clothing drive! Our next used clothing drive will be Saturday, March 9, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the student parking lot. Please bring your gently-used clothing, accessories, shoes, and household items (bedding, towels, curtains, tablecloths, pillows) as well as children's toys, games, puzzles and stuffed animals to the PHHS Senior Parking Lot. Donations should be secured in tightly tied plastic bags or sturdy, sealed boxes. Proceeds from the Clothing Drive are used to support our PTSA. This event follows the BCPS Inclement Weather Policy for closings and cancellations. Please check the BCPS website when bad weather threatens. If activities get cancelled, then our clothing drive gets cancelled too. We will attempt to reschedule whenever possible. Click here for more information or to download a schedule of dates for the school year.
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Next Driver's Ed Class Begins on March 11 Greg's Driving School is a prominent supporter of Perry Hall High School PTSA. Greg's Driving School classes offered at Perry Hall High School cost $360 and are held from 2:45 to 6 p.m. at the High School throughout the year. For every participant, Greg's donates $50 to our PTSA. Students that are PHHS PTSA members are automatically entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. In addition, every student enrolled in a Greg's Driving School class at Perry Hall High School receives a free cell phone slip case from the PTSA. This pouch-style case eliminates sounds made by texts or incoming calls and helps to reduce distracted driving, a primary cause of accidents especially among young drivers.
For a complete schedule of classes offered by Greg's Driving School at Perry Hall, and a link to register, visit the Driver's Ed page on our website. The next class begin on Monday, March 11, and concludes on March 22.
Perry Hall High School PTSA thanks Greg's Driving School. This business donates thousands of dollars to our organization each year.
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PTSA Scholarship Application Now Available The PHHS PTSA scholarship application is now available for download from the PTSA website. This year's essay question is "What is the biggest obstacle you've encountered in your life, and how did you overcome it and let it shape you into the person that you are today?"
Application materials can be submitted anytime between now and the April 1 deadline, either electronically via an e-mail to [email protected] or as a hard copy dropped off to the PTSA mailbox in the school office. Only seniors who joined the PTSA by January 25, 2019, are eligible for consideration.
If you have questions about the application, or if you are a PTSA member with a child who is a freshman, sophomore or junior and would like to participate on the committee, please e-mail our committee chair, Patty Warns.
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Special Thanks! Our organization survives and thrives due to the generosity and support of others. We count on our parents, the students and staff of the school, and the strong support of our alumni, but we would be remiss if we did not also thank those businesses that support us on an ongoing basis throughout the year. The contributions made to our organization both financially and through in-kind gifts means a lot to us and our success and for that reason PHHS PTSA acknowledges the following businesses:
The Avenue at White Marsh: Each summer The Avenue provides our PTSA with the opportunity to rent chairs at their Shop & Eat to the Beat concert series on Fridays and Saturday nights. This is a wonderful opportunity for our PTSA to be in the community, and put us on the path to reaching our financial goals for the year.
Greg's Driving School: As mentioned earlier, Greg's has been a huge supporter of our PTSA, making a donation to our organization for every student that takes a class at the High School.
Chick-fil-A: The biggest supporter of our Golden Gators Program, Chick-fil-A donates heavily to our student recognition program.
Self Storage One of Perry Hall: Self Storage One provides us with a storage facility for the items we collect for our Clothing Drive.
Jerry's Toyota: Jerry's remains one of our biggest supporters of our After Promo Party donating money for prizes and food in hopes of creating a safe environment for continued fun the night of the prom.
Safeway: A big donor to our organization last fall, Safeway is hosting the drawing for The Great Gator Restaurant Raffle this December.
Giant: A donor to our staff Welcome Back Breakfast this August. Starbucks: A frequent donor of coffee to PTSA events throughout the school year.
The All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater, Applebee's, Bar Louie, Basta Pasta, Bertucci's Italian Restaurant, Bill Bateman's Bistro, The Bowman Restaurant, Buffalo Wild Wings, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Casa Mia's White Marsh, Conrad's Seafood Restaurant, Das Bierhalle, Della Rose's Avenue Tavern, DeNiro's Pizza, DeSantis Pizza Grill & Bar, Dominick's Pizza of Perry Hall, The Green Turtle Sports Bar & Grille, Gunpowder Lodge, Italian Sensation, Ledo Pizza, Lib's Grill, Liberatore's Ristorante, Looney's Pub, MidiCi The Neopolitan Pizza Company, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, P.F. Chang's, Red Brick Station, Seasons Pizza, Silver Spring Mining Company and Slice on The Avenue--all are supporters of our Great Gator Restaurant Raffle.
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Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House PHHS PTSA continues to support the Ronald McDonald House by collecting pop tabs. Pop tabs are the little tabs on soda, tuna fish cans, soup cans, etc. The money raised from the collection of these allows families to stay in Ronald McDonald House while a family member undergoes treatment at a nearby hospital. Collection containers can be found in the main office and the library. Please support this great cause!
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PTA Connected: Take Charge of Your Digital Life National PTA announced the launch of PTA Connected, an initiative to educate and engage families in digital wellness, security, access, equity and literacy. The initiative formalizes and builds on the association's work in the digital space in response to the growing needs and interest of parents nationwide. Click here for additional information.
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News from PHHS
NEW Celebrate Gator Athletics Successes on Monday with a Big Night of Sports and Lots of Fun! Perry Hall Athletics will celebrate several things on Monday, February 11, at the basketball games. Below is a timeline for all the activities!
4 p.m.: JV boys basketball takes on City High School Halftime:3x County Champ JV Cheer will perform 5:25 p.m.: Introduction of the new Head Varsity Football Coach at Perry Hall. Please come out to meet the new coach!!! 5:30 p.m.: Varsity boys basketball takes on City High School Halftime: 2018 State Championship Banner unveiling for our two-time State Champion Boys Basketball Team!!! 7 p.m.: Varsity girls basketball takes on Overlea Halftime: The Making HERstory event put on by Girls Basketball & the Athletic Department invites everyone to celebrate ALL of PHHS' Lady Gators (students, athletes, artists +).
As part of the festivities, there will be a special recognition of the first time 4A State Champion Girls Varsity Soccer team. Our nine-time County Champion Varsity Cheer team also will be in attendance and perform!!!
A portion of the evening's proceeds are being donated by Girls Basketball and the Athletic Department to help pay for the Varsity Soccer state rings. Game attendees also will have an opportunity to donate onsite toward the State Championship rings.
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NEW Attention Sophomore Parents: Ring Ordering Information On January 8, sophomore students received a packet from the Jostens Representative sharing information about class rings and jewelry during a sophomore class assembly. In that packet was a catalog of available products, a ring sizer, and an order form. Visit www.jostens.com to see online images of all available jewelry.
The next chance to place your ring order will be Thursday, February 14, during all lunch shifts. If you are ready to order, please have your child bring the completed order form with the payment form of your choice. There are additional packets available in room 151 or Trailer 2. Students are welcome to pick them up, before or after school only.
If you have questions about any of the products or about payment plans, call Jostens at 1-800-567-8367, e-mail at www.jostens.com/contact, or ask the Jostens representative during all lunches on February 14. There will be an additional opportunity to place your order on Friday, February 15.
In keeping with Perry Hall tradition, students will attend the junior Ring Ceremony next year where they will receive their rings as a class. Rings will be stored in the school safe until the ceremony. The Class Senate looks forward to planning this event for next year!
Follow the sophomore class on Schoology to get updates about class information. Go to Schoology then to "groups," then click on "my groups" on the upper right corner of the page. Click "join group" and type in the code: K33Q5-7CKG8
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NEW Parents of the Class Of 2019: There Are Still Spaces Left For Senior Ads In the Yearbook! Ad space is available on a first come first serve basis! No ads can be accepted after February 22. Click for submission directions and pricing.
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NEW Deadline for Yearbook Orders is February 22! The deadline to order your copy of this year's yearbook is Friday, February 22. Go to jostens.com/yearbooks to order online.
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Spring Sports Registration is Open All Spring athletes planning to tryout must register online at FormReLeaf.com. Directions follow. Physicals can be turned in at the school's main office, to Mr. Hruz, or to your coaches. Sign your son or daughter up on FormReLeaf.com as soon as possible! Online Registration Instructions for Perry Hall High School Athletics
Step 1: Visit: https://formreleaf.com/organizations/perry-hall-high-school . Click "Sign Up" in the bottom left-hand corner. Create an account. (Same account can be used to register multiple student athletes under the same guardian.) Step 2: Login to FormReleaf with the account you just created. Step 3: Under "Programs" at the bottom of the page, click on the "Spring 2019 Athletics" link.
Select the appropriate sport. Complete all of the required fields (* indicates that the field is required). When all required fields are complete, click "Submit" in the lower right-hand corner. When you have successfully completed the online registration process, you will receive a confirmation email.
Please call FormReleaf tech support, if you need any assistance: 1-(844)-367-6735
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UPDATED The Theatre Department proudly presents . . . Beauty and the Beast Show dates are: Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 2, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. All of the beloved characters from Disney's Beauty and the Beast are being brought to life, the wonderful songs are being rehearsed, choreography perfected, sets, lighting, sound, music by a full orchestra is being rehearsed. So many students are working hard and preparing for an amazing production! Order your tickets online now. By purchasing your tickets online you save $1 on every ticket, and you can skip the line waiting to buying tickets. Doors open 45 minutes prior to show time, and if you have pre-purchased tickets you can jump right into the seating line. Spread the word, invite the whole family to come out and enjoy a tale as old as time!
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Free Weekly Homework Assistance Available A team of volunteers from Young Life are offering a homework assistance program for students, one day a week. All volunteers first go through the background check and training with BCPS. They are chaperoned by a staff member who volunteers to open their classroom for an hour after-school. All students are welcome to come for help with homework or projects. Students must arrange their own transportation at 3:30 p.m. Click here for the schedule of dates and classroom locations through February.
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Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: Tuxedo Rental Discounts Get $40.00 off a tuxedo rental at Men's Warehouse. Just give the code 8276006.
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Take a Seat: A Great Way to Honor a Grad or Alum and Improve the Auditorium The Performing Arts Departments welcome your support of our high-quality programs and artistic endeavors. The PHHS Theatre Boosters are campaigning to raise funds for the replacement and installation of 1100 new auditorium seats. In recognition of a contribution of $200, we will place a permanent plaque on one of the new seats in the PHHS Auditorium. Please make your check payable to "PHHS Theatre Boosters" and forward it to the Theatre Department, Perry Hall High School, 4601 Ebenezer Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236. Please print the name as you would like the plaque to appear, and include your name, address, and phone number with the payment. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent of the law. Your company can match your gift; contact your employer for forms. For further details, please e-mail Theatre Booster President Lisa Garriques or call her at 410-812-4951, or e-mail Music Department Chair John Pusateri or call him at 443-809-8829. Thank you for supporting the performing arts at Perry Hall High School!
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UPDATED Athletic Boosters Bull Roast Planned for March 10 The PHHS Athletic Boosters will hold their annual bull roast fundraiser on Sunday, March 10, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Martin's East, 9000 Pulaski Highway. Tickets are $45 per person in advance or $50 at the door and cover the cost of an open premium bar, pit beef, pit ham, pit turkey, salads and more. There will be a silent auction, Chinese auctions, 50/50 raffles, as well as money and liquor wheels. For more information or to obtain tickets, email [email protected] or visit the Athletic Boosters website. Money raised supports our PHHS student athletes.
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NEW Band Boosters to Host Fun Family Bingo on March 23 The Perry Hall Band Boosters will hold their Fun Family Bingo fundraiser at Perry Hall High School on Saturday, March 23. The event will take place in the cafeteria. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start promptly at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Admission includes 20 games of bingo with an option to purchase extra cards. In addition to regular bingo, there will be specials, raffles, door prizes and some great food! The prizes are all theme-oriented and promise to have broad appeal. Proceeds benefit all of the high school's music ensembles. Download the ticket order form and send it in with payment, or pay online via PayPal or credit card on the Band Boosters new website. For more information or if you have questions, contact [email protected].
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NEW Checkout the Latest Edition of the College Counselor's Newsletter for Freshmen and Sophomores Here is a link to the newsletter from the college counselor for 9th and 10th grade students and their families. Published on Monday, February 4, it includes information on what students should be doing now to prepare for college as well as details about timely events in our area.
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UPDATED Updates and Resources from the College Counselor for Juniors and Seniors
Gator Gateway Here is a link to the Junior/Senior newsletter, published on Wednesday, January 23, by PHHS's College Counselor, Ms. Campbell. It includes information on what students should be doing now to prepare and apply for college, as well as timely information on available scholarships and upcoming events.
Accepted to College? Senior students and families, if you have received a college acceptance, please let the Office of School Counseling know! Send an e-mail to Ms. Campbell, bring your letters in to the Office of School Counseling, or simply drop by and let them know. They are working on a board in the school to celebrate senior success!
Instant Admission Days for UMES and York College Senior students and parents, are you wondering where you will go to college? Missed some deadlines and now wondering if you missed the boat? Fear not! Both the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and York College are coming to Perry Hall to offer instant admissions to qualified students.
UMES UMES will be here on Friday, February 15, beginning at 9 a.m. You will need the following items PRIOR to that day:
Completed online UMES application. Use the fee waiver code: "UMES" A copy of your official transcript (get from the Counseling secretary or a counselor) SAT or ACT scores from College Board printed out (they will not accept screenshots or information from cellphones). (Get from a counselor.) GPA requirements: 2.5 GPA; 930 SAT or 18 ACT.
York College York College will be at PHHS on Tuesday, February 26, beginning at 9 a.m. You will need the following items PRIOR to that day:
Completed online York College application. A copy of your official transcript (get from the Counseling Office secretary or a school counselor) A copy of your SAT score report from the College Board printed out (unable to accept screenshots or info from phones - get from a school counselor if needed) GPA Requirements: 2.0 GPA, above an 880 SAT. Students who do not qualify can still sign up to meet with the admissions rep to talk about options.
Students must sign up for the school on Naviance under the "What's New" link to receive a pass the morning of the instant admissions. Have questions? See Ms. Campbell.
Attention Seniors Who Plan To Enroll In A 4-Year Historically Black College Or University (HBCU)!!! The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity/Pi Omega Chapter Scholarship is open to high school seniors in the Baltimore City/Baltimore County areas who are graduating in May or June of 2019 and who plan to enroll in a 4-year HBCU. For more details and to download a copy of the application, visit the Scholarship List on Naviance. Applications also are available on the Scholarship Board in the School Counseling Office. To be considered for Pi Omega's $8,000 College Scholarship, you must submit a completed application packet to Pi Omega Fraternity Center by March 11.
BCPS Hosting "FAFSA Frenzy" to Help Parents of Graduating Seniors Seek Financial Aid for College It's time for parents of graduating seniors to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). All federal grant and loan awards are determined by this free application, and nearly all colleges use the FAFSA as the basis for their own financial aid awards. To help more seniors and their families complete the FAFSA, Baltimore County Public Schools is hosting FAFSA Frenzy events. Please use the federal student aid website to get started, and join BCPS for a FAFSA Frenzy event.
FAFSA Frenzy will take place at Perry Hall High School on Tuesday, February 19, and Wednesday, February 20, from 8:15 to 10:45 a.m.
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Stay Up to Date with ALL your GATOR Athletic Events Go to Digital Sports Link - PHHS Gators to stay in the loop about all our Gator teams. Go Gators! #chompchomp #HALLTOGETHER
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Schoology Access Codes Want to know what's up with your child's class? Following are Schoology Group Page access codes that have been shared with the Gator Gazette.
Class of 2020: GSC8C-2DWWX Class of 2021: K33Q5-7CKG8 Class of 2022: 368CP-HQKSN
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Free PSAT/SAT Prep Available Did you know that you can practice for the PSAT/SAT for free? Did you know that there's a program FOR FREE that will help you work on your PSAT/SAT weaknesses? All you need to do is sign up for it. It's called Khan Academy. Check it out and see how you can bump up that score FOR FREE!
News from BCPS and the PHHS Community
NEW Work Session and Public Hearing Scheduled For BCPS Operating Budget The Board of Education of Baltimore County has added a work session on the proposed operating budget on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 (snow date Wednesday, February 13, 2019). The Board's regular session will begin at approximately 5 p.m. The Board will then meet in closed session as permitted by law. The open session will reconvene at 5:30 p.m., and the public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. The Board seeks additional community input concerning the proposed fiscal year 2020 operating budget. The Board is expected to approve the proposed operating budget request on February 19, 2019.
Sign-up for those members of the public wishing to speak at the February 12 public hearing begins at 6 p.m. at the Greenwood Campus, 6901 N. Charles Street, Building E, Towson, Maryland 21204. Each speaker will be allotted three minutes and is welcome to bring a written copy of any remarks or to provide any remarks to the Board by email at [email protected].
The school system is committed to accessible communication with its stakeholders. Accordingly, all Board of Education meetings are live-streamed and can be viewed on the BCPS website, or on BCPS-TV (Comcast Xfinity channel 73, Verizon FiOS channel 34).
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NEW C2 to Offer Free SAT or ACT Practice Test on President's Day Spread the word! On Presidents' Day, Monday, February 18, C2 will be hosting a free practice test event to help students in the community with their upcoming test dates. Tell your friends about this great chance to get some practice for the SAT or ACT under real testing conditions. New participants also will receive a free college planning session from a C2 expert and learn where they can improve to score big on test day. Click for more information.
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Annual BCPS Stakeholder Survey Now Open Baltimore County Public Schools students in Grades 3 - 12, and all parents/caregivers, community members, and staff are invited to participate in the online BCPS Stakeholder Survey from Friday, January 18, through Sunday, February 24.
The survey is available on the BCPS website in 16 languages: Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, English, French, Gujarati, Korean, Nepali, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, and Yoruba. It is anonymous and takes five minutes or less to complete on a phone, tablet, or computer.
Individuals who fit into more than one category - for example, a staff person who is also the parent/caregiver of a BCPS student - can take the survey more than once in order to answer questions based on each of the categories. In addition, parents/caregivers who have students in more than one school are encouraged to take the survey specific to each school their children attend. Parents/caregivers can choose to take the survey at their child's school rather than at home or at a public library.
The community is welcome to preview survey items or review reports from past years on the Stakeholder Survey website.
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CCBC College Fair is March 5 The CCBC College Fair will be held on Tuesday March 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Essex campus and Wednesday, March 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Catonsville campus. Over 100 universities, colleges, proprietary and military schools will be present. This event is open to students and families in any grade level and is a great opportunity to see many schools at once. See flyer for details.
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Helpful Resources for Students Considering a Career in Teaching Maryland suffers from a shortage of teachers in the science, language, math, special education, and career and technical education disciplines. The U.S. Department of Education's Teacher Shortage Areas Nationwide Listings Report shows grade levels in Maryland from pre-k to 12th are in need of well-trained teachers.
Despite this need, teaching requirements vary by state, which can confuse students who aim to become educators. To combat this problem and help students plan for the future, TeachingDegree.org published a series of guides detailing the process of obtaining a teaching degree and certificate in each state, as well as a guide to financial aid in Maryland.The guides are valuable resources for anyone navigating their education degree choices.
Guide to Teaching Degrees in Maryland Financial Aid & Scholarships Guide
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Scholarship Loans Available for Students Interested in Teaching Through the BCPS Scholarship Loan Program, BCPS students can apply for a loan scholarship worth $4,000 per year for up to four years. Renewal awards are automatic, pending transcript verification of grade point average (in good academic standing) and full-time status. The award may be used for tuition, fees, books, or educational supplies.
Applications and a fact sheet about the program are available online. The application deadline is Friday, March 1. To apply, BCPS high school seniors must have a minimum GPA of 2.80 and submit an application accompanied with a resume documenting school and community activities and three letters of recommendation. Once accepted into the program, recipients must sign a promissory note, agreeing to teach full-time in a Baltimore County public school, one year for each year of the award; enroll full-time in an approved teacher education program at a Maryland institution; maintain Maryland residency; and begin employment within six months of college graduation. Failure to maintain eligibility for the award based on GPA, full-time status or Maryland residency requirement, will require that the recipient repay the scholarship. The BCPS Office of Human Resources will notify scholarship recipients of their award by Monday, April 1. For more information, please contact Carla Simons.
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Maryland PTA Scholarship for Seniors Pursuing a Career in Education The Maryland PTA Scholarship Committee offers scholarships in the amount of $1000 each to a high school senior who plans to pursue a career in education in Maryland schools. There are no restrictions placed on the selection of the college or university. The deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15. Please click here to download instructions and the application. For more information, contact [email protected].
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BCPS Free Parent Workshops The Office of Special Education's Resource Center is offering a number of free parent workshops this winter throughout the county, both during the day and evenings. Topics include:
Help My Child is Anxious! Understanding Anxiety and How to Help Your Anxious Child Understanding Your Child's IEP ADHD - Intervention Strategies for Home and School Behavior Management at Home Overcoming Depression: Functional Coping Skills for Parents to Share with Their Teens & Tweens
Registration is required and limited! To register, please call or e-mail the Special Education Resource Center at (410) 887-5543 or [email protected]. Workshops are for adults only. No childcare is available. If BCPS schools are closed or open two hours late, workshops will be cancelled. Workshops will be held if school is delayed by an hour. For more information, a complete schedule of workshops, dates, locations and start times, click here.
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College Promise Information Sessions at CCBC With the Baltimore County and Maryland Community College Promise scholarship programs, college-ready, recent high school graduates can attend CCBC full time without the cost of tuition and fees. BCPS high school students and their parents are invited to learn about the Baltimore County and the Maryland Community College Promise scholarships, the benefits, requirements, and application process.
Information sessions are sponsored by Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). Click for a schedule of sessions offered from now through May 8 and campus locations.
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Operation Prevention Video Challenge Budding teen filmmakers could win $10,000 and other great prizes for filming an original public service announcement about the dangers of prescription opioid misuse and heroin use for the DEA. Get the official rules and other useful info.
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STEM Summer Apprenticeship Program Are you a student, or do you know a student, who is interested in STEM? The Army's Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) offers several summer apprenticeship programs for high school students - all provide educational stipends while working with a mentor in a research lab.
The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) and the Research Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) are accepting applications for summer opportunities. Since each program has unique requirements, please ensure that you read the descriptions carefully so you will apply for the one that best suits you.
SEAP: https://www.usaeop.com/program/seap/
REAP: https://www.usaeop.com/program/reap/
Please note that no housing is provided so it is important to choose a location close to you. Students are encouraged to apply at multiple locations for a greater chance of participation. Applications close on February 28, 2019. Apply early.
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Looking for Contests, Summer Programs, Scholarships & More? Please visit the BCPS Opps blog for a growing list of opportunities for your child. New additions to the list are writing, podcast and video contests and student leadership opportunities. Revisit the site often as the list continues to develop.
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March Is a Great Time for Bingo! Eastern Tech PTSA, another one of our PTSA friends, is hosting a Basket Bingo on Friday, March 22, at Eastern Technical High School. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo begins at 7 p.m. Prizes include Vera Bradley, Thirty One and other bags. Tables can be reserved for groups of eight or more when purchased in advance. For more information, send an e-mail to [email protected] or download the order form.
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Avenue to Host America's VetDogs 5K in April Support Veterans by participating in the annual America's VetDogs 5K on Sunday, April 28, at The Avenue at White Marsh. Participants can choose to run in a 5K timed race or take a 2-mile family-friendly walk with or without their pup. All proceeds will assist America's VetDogs' mission to help Veterans with disabilities live a life without boundaries. America's VetDogs trains guide and service dogs to provide independence and enhanced mobility to disabled Veterans from all eras.
Individual and team registrations are both welcome. Advance registration is $20 per child, $30 per Veteran, and $35 per civilian. Everyone who registers will receive an event t-shirt. Click for more information, to register, or make a donation.
PHHS PTSA Business Partners
We appreciate the support of these local businesses! Thanks to their generosity, our PTSA is able to meet our objectives. Used Clothing General Supporter Golden Gators Program Supporter Drive Supporter
www.gregsdrivingschool.net classes taught at 8867 Belair PHHS Road 4601 Ebenezer Road Baltimore 7750 Rossville Blvd Baltim ore 21236 21236 8833 Belair Road Perry Hall 21236 Baltimore 21236
If you'd like to partner with the PHHS PTSA and make a donation of money, food, prizes or discounted coupons, contact [email protected]. The PHHS PTSA is a non-profit volunteer organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, so your donation may be tax deductible!
This Week at PHHS
Tuesday, February 12: Lincoln's Birthday Thursday, February 14: St. Valentine's Day
Next Week at PHHS
Monday, February 18: Presidents' Day: Schools and offices closed Friday, February 22: Washington's Birthday