Thursday, September 8, 2022

Alicia Amaral Freeman

NAMED FINALIST FOR 2022-2023 MARYLAND TEACHER OF THE YEAR

On September 2, BCPS Teacher of the Year Alicia Amaral Freeman was named a finalist for 2022-2023 Maryland Teacher of the Year. Based at Franklin Elementary School, she is an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) teacher who also serves students at Glyndon Elementary School.

Earlier that day, she received an unexpected visit from BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams, who surprised her with the good news. “We are so proud of Ms. Freeman and the important work she does every day for so many Baltimore County children,” Dr. Williams said. “She represents the very best of Baltimore County’s incredible teaching corps, and we are delighted she is able to bring her talent, her passion for teaching and learning, and her advocacy for English-learning children to a statewide stage.”

Photos from the visit are available in a BCPS Flickr album. More information is available in a BCPS news release. 

FEATURED VIDEO:

Interactive Display Panel Installation

BCPS-TV recently captured the excitement at Deer Park Middle Magnet School as teachers received an upgrade to their classroom technology. BCPS plans to have interactive display panels installed in every classroom by the end of the 2022-2023 school year.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE...

• We're Hiring – Spread the Word

Online applications are available now for a variety of BCPS positions. Information about September 2022 recruitment events is available in a BCPS news release. Also, BCPS Recruitment is now on Twitter!

• New Educators Year-Round Training

New educators hired after New Educator Orientation in August will be invited to Year-Round Orientation After School Workshops. They will be paid $37.86/hour for their participation. Learn more in a BCPS News Hub post.

• Volunteer Coordinator Training

Volunteer coordinators are required to attend one of two annual training sessions, which will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Please visit the Registration System for details and search for the following training sessions:

• Wednesday, September 14, from 2-3 p.m.
• Friday, September 16, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.



For more information, please contact Stacey Wade at swade@bcps.org.

• "Ending the Silence": Presentation by NAMI in partnership with Parent University

Parent University, in partnership with National Alliance of Mental Illness, is hosting a virtual session of "Ending The Silence" on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m. This engaging presentation helps staff, parents, and families learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions; facts and statistics; how to talk with your child; and how to work with school staff. Families and staff can register via Zoom. More information is available in a virtual flyer.

• Baltimore County Student Councils and Junior Councils Applications

Baltimore County Student Councils (BCSC) and Junior Councils (BCJC) have extended the application deadline for Exec Board and Committee memberships. All middle and high school students are invited to submit their application by Sept. 10. Staff: If you have an interested student but need additional time to prepare a recommendation letter, please reach out to Stacey Wade at swade@bcps.org with the student’s name by the application deadline.

BLUEPRINT FOR MARYLAND'S FUTURE STRATEGIC PLANNING SURVEY

The Maryland State Board of Education and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) are seeking community input as they draft a multi-year strategic plan for the future of Maryland's education system. Learn more on MSDE's Strategic Planning Survey webpage.

INFORMATION ABOUT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OPEN ENROLLMENT COMING SOON

Be on the lookout for information regarding this year's open enrollment process. Open enrollment will be held online October 15 - November 26.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IS ALMOST HERE

From September 15 - October 15, BCPS will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Does your school/office plan to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? Please send details to communications@bcps.org

CATONSVILLE HIGH SCIENCE TEACHER WORKS AS AN ATHLETIC TRAINER FOR ELITE ATHLETES

This summer, Gina Palermo worked as an athletic trainer at the 2022 World Track and Field Championships held in Eugene, Oregon, at the NACAC Open Championships in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Read more in a BCPS blog article.

BCPS IN THE NEWS

County library system announces expanded partnership with BCPS

Baltimore County Public Library has announced the expansion of some of its already-existing programs and the implementation of a new program as part of its partnership with BCPS. Learn more in an article from The Avenue News.

You may submit a shoutout for a variety of reasons. For example, you may want to offer a pat on the back to a colleague for helping out, recognize a staff member or student achievement, or welcome a new employee. When your shoutout appears in The Staff Bulletin, your name and school/location will be included.

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Raising the bar, Closing Gaps, Preparing for our future

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dept. of Communications/Community Outreach

443.809.5908 | communications@bcps.org