The 1993 Dulaney High graduate leading NASA's next moon mission stays connected to the school | |
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When astronaut Reid Wiseman was a senior at Dulaney High School, the caption under his yearbook photo began with the words “FUTURE PLANS: Fly high.”
He first achieved that goal in 2014, when he spent more than five months on the International Space Station conducting experiments and spacewalks. He will achieve it again late next year when he serves as the commander of NASA’s Artemis II, the first crewed spacecraft to travel to the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972.
In a new blog post, Dulaney High's science department chair, Stephen Shaw, describes some of the many ways that Wiseman has taken Dulaney High with him to space and inspired the Dulaney High community.
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Wiseman with Dulaney High Advanced Placement Physics students in 2015 | |
Wiseman (in uniform) with Shaw and two of Shaw's sons in 2017 | |
Introducing the 2023 BCPS Champions for Children! | |
At last Wednesday's joyous "Champions for Children" event, held at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, the following honors were announced: | |
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Teacher of the Year
Beverly Folkoff
Relay Elementary School
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Principal of the Year
Brian Powell
Kenwood High School
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Assistant Principal
of the Year
Nicole Bridges
Towson High School
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"Rising Star" Teacher
of the Year
Lauren Deardorff
English language arts teacher
Chesapeake High School
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Supervisory Leader
of the Year
Denise Saulsbury
supervisor
Academic Programs and Options
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Supporting Services Employee of the Year
Joanna Crandall-Sick paraeducator
Relay Elementary School
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Transportation Champion
Engr Johnson
dispatcher
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AFSCME Employee
of the Year
Vance Scovens
building operations supervisor
Hillcrest Elementary School
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Volunteer Champion
Ramona Basilio
PTA Council of Baltimore County
Deer Park Magnet Middle School
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Business Partner Champion
Scott Dorsey
chair and CEO
Merritt Construction Services
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The event, available for viewing on YouTube, was hosted by Jamie Costello, WMAR-TV anchor and a BCPS graduate, and featured student entertainers from Carver Center, Owings Mills High School, Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, Perry Hall High School, and Windsor Mill Middle School.
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Join us in celebrating the college and career plans made by our graduating seniors
On Monday, May 1, BCPS will celebrate BCPS College & Career Decision Day. Graduating seniors are invited to share their plans on social media using hashtag #BCPSdecisionday. In addition, BCPS staff, students, and community members are invited to wear college gear.
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BCPS will provide free breakfast and lunch meals to all students during the 2023-2024 school year | |
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Baltimore County Public Schools is pleased to announce that the school system will provide free breakfast and lunch meals to all students during the 2023-2024 school year by adopting a systemwide Community Eligibility Provision model. BCPS families will no longer be required to complete free and reduced-price meal applications.
Healthy meals are a vital part of the learning process, and students will have access to a wide array of fresh fruits and vegetables, bento boxes and salads, and much more throughout the school year. Learn more in a recent community message.
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Haiku contest winners announced | |
This year, for the first time, rather than challenging BCPS students to write haiku related to a word or concept, students were asked to write in response to a piece of student artwork selected from among 10 pieces. Nearly 2,200 entries were received from 111 schools, centers, and programs – including the Virtual Learning Program. After a lengthy debate, a panel of judges selected the following contest winners: | |
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Elliana Cunnington, Grade 5
Sparks Elementary School
Coralea J. Tarlton, classroom teacher
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The tree is quite old
The branches still reach for me
Comforting me now
| artist: JP Stokes, Ridge Ruxton School | |
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Graham TerBeek, Grade 7 Dumbarton Middle School
Kristy Knuppel, English language arts teacher
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Insignificant?
Falls without making a sound.
Life, purpose, fulfilled.
| artist: Lundon Lewis, Sudbrook Magnet Middle School | |
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Paige Mathias, Grade 11
Eastern Technical High School
Morgan Phillips, English language arts teacher
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Patchwork, but complete.
I have made myself out of
the wreckage I find.
| artwork: Gus Cohee, Hillcrest Elementary School | |
Season finale of "Math Homework Helpers LIVE" to air on May 3 | |
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The final edition of "Math Homework Helpers LIVE" for the 2022-23 school year is set to air on Wednesday, May 3. Students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 are invited to call in with questions from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube and air on Fios 34 / Comcast 73.
Additionally, new "Math Homework Helpers Shorts" are available on Vimeo. These vignettes are short math lessons aligned with the elementary math curriculum.
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Sign up now for free Career and Technical Education Virtual Summer Camp
All rising Grade 8 students are invited to participate in a free Career and Technical Education (CTE) Virtual Summer Camp. During the camp, they will complete hands-on projects and experiments as they learn more about high school CTE pathways in BCPS.
The half-day camp will be held June 26-30, and participants will receive a bag of camp supplies and resources.
Register online by April 30.
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The graduating senior profile series continues
In honor of the Class of 2023, BCPS is profiling one senior from each high school. A new profile will be posted each school day until Friday, May 19, the last day for seniors. These profiles highlight the intellectual and personal strengths of our seniors and their diversity.
Here are the most recent seniors profiled:
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Temitayo Ariyo
Overlea High School
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Praise Corie
Franklin High School
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Nicole Dobihal
Loch Raven High School
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for parents
from BCPS Parent University
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The latest "In the Know" video highlights the BCPS Special Education Resource Center | |
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Volunteer citizens sought to fill vacancy on Board of Education’s Ethics Review Panel
The Board of Education of Baltimore County is seeking an interested volunteer citizen to fill a vacancy on its Ethics Review Panel.
The panel serves as an advisory body to the Board to interpret its Ethics Code policies. The panel consists of five members appointed by the Board of Education.
To be eligible for consideration for this vacancy, an applicant must be a United States citizen who is a resident of Baltimore County; at least 18 years of age; not hold or be a candidate for any elected or appointed office; not be an incumbent member of the Board, an employee, or the spouse of such person, and not be a registered lobbyist for any organization that may create a conflict of interest.
Applicants interested in being considered for appointment to the Ethics Review Panel should send a completed application no later than May 11, 2023, to: Board of Education of Baltimore County, 6901 Charles Street, Towson, MD 21204 ATTN: Ethics Review Panel Vacancy. Applications may also be sent by electronic mail to: ethics@bcps.org. Finalists are required to undergo a routine background check.
For additional information regarding this vacancy, please contact Margaret-Ann Howie, General Counsel, at 443-809-4060
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for your viewing pleasure | |
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mission moment
from The Education Foundation of BCPS
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Let's Play Ball! 2023 Home Run Derby | |
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The Education Foundation's Let's Play Ball! 2023 event will be held on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Rd., in Towson 21204. The event is free and open to the public.
The day will begin with a skills clinic facilitated by League of Dreams for BCPS middle school Allied Sports athletes. The clinic will be followed by a Home Run Derby. A new Mission Moment blog post introduces the local celebrities and professional athletes who will compete in the Home Run Derby and suggests many ways the individuals and businesses can support Let's Play Ball!
Following the derby, Team BCPS administrators will square off against Team BCPS educators in a star-studded softball game coached by All-Star Major League Baseball legends Mike Bordick and Rick Dempsey. Throughout the day, those in attendance will have the opportunity to enjoy exhibits in the Vendor Village, food trucks, and a variety of activities.
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A Word from Dr. Williams, Superintendent | |
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April 24, 2023
Dear Team BCPS,
Next Monday, May 1, I hope you will join us in celebrating the school system’s culture of promoting higher education and career preparation. On May 1, BCPS College & Career Decision Day, all graduating seniors who have committed to a college or university or career plans are asked to share that news on social media using hashtag #BCPSdecisionday. In addition, BCPS staff and community members are encouraged to wear college gear.
BCPS employs a variety of strategies to support post-secondary plans. The BCPS Office of College and Career Readiness provides tools, support, and opportunities to students and staff members systemwide through the implementation of Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Early College Access Programs (in partnership with the Community College of Baltimore County), mentoring programs, and other initiatives so that all students graduate from BCPS ready for college, careers, and productive lives. In addition, high school counseling departments host college fairs; students take the PSAT and SAT (for college admissions) and the ASVAB (for military enlistment) free of charge during the school day; high schools employ dedicated college and career counselors who work with students in Grades 9-12 to promote career exploration, community programs, and military options and to support the college application process; workshops are offered for students and parents related to college admissions and financial aid; and more.
BCPS also supports students in pursuing additional education in the trades or military careers through its career and technical education and magnet programs, JROTC programs, and internship and apprenticeship programs.
Please be a part of recognizing our graduating seniors' choices and recognizing the hard work of BCPS staff -- in collaboration with families -- to support young people in reaching this critical milestone.
Sincerely,
Darryl L. Williams, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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