Manchester Valley High School - Carroll County Public Schools

February/March 2016
Volume 7, Issue 4
Manchester Valley High School
Principal’s Message:
Dear Parents, Students, and Supporters of Manchester Valley High School,
On behalf of the Administration and Staff, Happy New Year! We hope you
had a restful and relaxing holiday season, and are re-energized for the second half of
the year. It is hard to believe that we are more than half way through the school year.
Upon our return from Winter break, our students began taking the PARCC
assessments for English 10, English 11, and Algebra I courses. Also, students currently
enrolled in Biology and Government will take the High School Assessments for those
courses. All 11th grade students enrolled in a fall Math class, as well as any student
enrolled in Algebra II will take the Accuplacer exam as a way to meet graduation
requirements and determine their status for College and Career Readiness.
The Winter Sports season is underway, with our teams practicing hard,
competing, and representing Manchester Valley well. Our Instrumental and Vocal
music programs put on outstanding holiday concerts prior to Winter break, and our
performing arts groups entertained the entire school with the annual holiday
assembly. Our Drama program will send several students to a national competition
after earning first place in several events at the Maryland Thespian Festival.
Congratulations to our Drama Program!
The Northeast regional schools held our third annual Regional Night on
Thursday, January 21st. The evening included many performances, presentations, and
displays. During the evening, we also held the first committee meetings for merging
the school communities of Manchester Valley and North Carroll. There have been
some concerns regarding the transition of merging our two school communities and
its potential impact. Please be assured that the staff will, as always, remain committed to working in the best interest of our students and continue to strive to meet
their academic, social, and emotional needs during this process and beyond. Don’t
hesitate to reach out to us if you have any concerns as we go through the process.
As a reminder, we will have Parent/Teacher Conference Night on
Wednesday, February 24th, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet
your child’s second semester teachers. Information to schedule conferences will be
sent out in the near future. We hope to see you there!
Best Regards,
3300 Maple Grove Road
Manchester, MD 21102
Main Office:
410.386.1673
Counseling Office: 410.386.1674
Attendance:
410.386.4433
Fax:
410.386.1561
Web site: www.carrollk12.org/mvh
Office Hours: 7:15am-3:30pm
MISSION
The Manchester Valley High
School Community is responsible
for a rigorous, innovative, and
supportive learning culture that
fosters achievement, individuality,
and service.
Administration
Joseph Guerra
Principal
Todd Hicks
Assistant Principal
Betsy Donovan
Assistant Principal
Kirstie Troutman
Academic Facilitator
David Dolch, Ed.D.
Athletic Director
Joseph Guerra
Principal
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For Your Information
School Office Hours and Phone Numbers
MVHS office hours are 7:15 am to 3:30 pm. During these hours our office staff is available to answer phones and greet guests.
Main Office #: 410-386-1673; Counseling Office #: 410-386-1674; Attendance #: 410-386-1594; Fax #: 410-386-1561
Our office staff listed below will be able to answer any questions or concerns you might have:
Mrs. Janet Albaugh, Office Manager
Mrs. Gayle Bien, Registrar
Mrs. Maria Artista, Administrative Secretary
Ms. Sunshine Safley, Counseling Secretary
Mrs. Sherry Cooper, Administrative/Attendance Secretary
Assistant Principals and Counselors
Parents and students are encouraged to seek answers to questions as they arise. The most direct source is your child's teacher.
However, other sources of information are our counselors and assistant principals. Students and parents are urged to contact their
respective counselors to receive guidance services. If you need information concerning school programs or policies you can contact the
staff listed below.
Counseling Staff (Direct Line 410-386-1674)
Assistant Principals
Mrs. Carie Reese, Department Chair: Students G-O
Ms. Betsy Donovan
Student Last Names A — J
Ms. Heather Bott, Long Term Substitute Counselor for Mrs. Reese
Mr. Todd Hicks
Student Last Names K — Z
Mrs. Lea Nappier, Counselor: Students P-Z
Mrs. Leza Rae Owens, Counselor: Students A-F
Academic Facilitator
Mrs. Amy Cain, Facilitator of Student Support
Mrs. Kirstie Troutman
Ms. Bridget Hoffman, Career Connections
Get School Information Anytime!
Stay Connected...
School Web site — Our SCHOOL WEB SITE contains valuable
Connect 5 Announcements
up-to-date information for our students, parents, and
community. You can find the school’s mission, our goals, staff The Connect 5 system will deliver announcements to
e-mail addresses, newsletters, activities, and links to athletic
you via email and phone alerts. There is no need to
sign up for this system. All information is taken from
schedules.
the Emergency Procedure Card.
You are welcome to surf: www.carrollk12.org/mvh
24hours a day / 365 days a year!
Follow us on Twitter
@CCPS_MVHS
Weather-Related School Closings
Parents will receive a Connect 5 call and/or an e-mail message if schools close due to inclement weather.
The CCPS website at www.carrollk12.org and local and regional radio and television stations will also make
weather related announcements. In an effort to keep our phone lines open for emergency communications, we ask that you
refrain from calling the school.
Cancellation Of Extracurricular Activities Due to Inclement Weather
If schools close due to a weather related emergency, ALL practices, games, and extracurricular activities are CANCELLED.
If school closes early and you do not want your student driving home due to bad weather, please have an emergency plan in
place prior to the expected closing. This will help to limit the number of incoming and outgoing phone calls.
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Changes to Address, Phone number or Email:
Please notify us immediately when there is a change in your contact information. This is the only way we have to get in touch in the
event of an emergency or illness. Please know that if the student’s address changes during the course of the school year, we must
receive documentation for the student’s permanent record. All address changes must be documented by an appropriate proof of
residence as mandated by state guidelines. Acceptable documents for proof of residence include:
 A signed contract on a home in which you are currently residing;
 A signed rental/lease agreement on a home/apartment in which you are residing;
 Recent bill for a service delivered to the residence (i.e., BGE, land-line phone, cable, oil, water);
 Recent mortgage statement/bill noting “primary residence”;
 Deed (must show house number, street name and name of parent/legal guardian)
 A current settlement document;
 A current tax document indicating “primary residence”;
 A Resident Verification Statement accompanied by an acceptable proof of residence for the owner/renter of the property.
*Date on the DOCUMENT must be NO MORE then 60 days from time of notification.
Once documentation is received, the student’s records will be updated. If you need further clarification, please contact Gayle Bien,
Registrar, at 410-386-1674.
Home Access Center:
Attendance and Gradebook Email Alerts
CCPS’s Home Access Center allows parents/guardians of
middle and high school students to receive gradebook
email alerts every Thursday evening. If you would like to
receive an email containing your child’s gradebook information for the current marking period then you will
need to take the following steps for each of your children:

Go to the Home Access Center under the Quick Links
tab on the CCPS Home page (www.carrollk12.org)

Login to Home Access Center (NOTE: if you have
never logged in before click on “Request Password”
and follow the directions on the screen. If you have
forgotten your password click the “Forgot Password”
link.

If you have more than one student in Carroll County
schools then you will be prompted to select a
student.

After you select the student let the cursor hover
over your name on the top right corner of the
screen.

Click on My Alerts.

Check the box for “Classwork Alerts”. You can also
check the box for “Receive Attendance Alerts” those emails are sent every day, ONLY IF your child is
marked tardy, absent or early dismissal that day.
If you have any other middle or high school students you
will need to follow these same steps for each child.
Parents who subscribed to receive
these alerts last year will need to
re-subscribe this year. This
information does not carry over
each school year.
Reporting Absences
Every absence must be verified. We will accept the following from the parent or legal guardian:
 A telephone call to 410-386-1594 before 9:30 a.m. on the day of absence (no follow-up note required),
 An email to MHAttendance@carrollk12.org (no follow-up note required),
 A faxed note to 410-386-1561 (no follow-up note required), or …
 A written note upon return of the student.
We will attempt to contact parents if we have not received any communication by the specified time. Parents are
required to notify the school within two days following any absence, via phone, fax, email, or note, otherwise,
the absence will be coded as unlawful and unexcused. Students are not permitted to report their own absence.
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Obtaining a Learner’s Permit
The Maryland Motor Vehicle
Administration (MVA) requires all
applicants under the age of 16 to have
their school attendance verified before
receiving their Learner’s Permit.
Please refer to the MVA website
www.marylandmva.com to download
the Maryland MVA Learner’s Permit
School Attendance Certification Form
(DL-300). Students may also pick up
the form from either the Main Office
or the Counseling Office.
Please complete Section A of the form
and submit to the school office clerical
for verification. We will compile the
attendance information and complete
the form within 24 hours.
IMPORTANT: An absence from school
to obtain a Learner’s Permit will be
marked unexcused.
Do you OWE?
Students owing obligations WILL NOT be
issued any school materials, including
textbooks, extracurricular equipment
(including athletic uniforms), parking
permits or be permitted to purchase
tickets to any dance until their obligation
has been resolved. If you know that your
child has an outstanding obligation, please
encourage him or her to either return the
materials or pay any monies that are
owed.
Payments to MVHS
We strongly encourage parents to pay by
check or money order when sending
monies to school. This will alleviate the
possibility of the student losing cash or
having it stolen, and provides a paper trail.
Please be aware that any check written to
MVHS that is returned is subject to a
$12.00 returned check fee.
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Homework Requests
On the THIRD day of your child’s absence, please contact the
counseling office at 410-386-1674 to request work for your
child. Please be aware that planning time is the only time that
teachers have to gather work so calling first thing in the
morning is best.
Permission to Photograph, Videotape or Audiotape
Throughout the school year, the Carroll County Public School
System frequently covers school activities and may use your child’s photograph,
video image, or voice for educational, informational, or public relations
purposes, with or without identification by name.
If you do not wish to have your child’s voice reproduced on tape or to
have his/her image appear in such things as a video, a photograph, or the school
website, please notify the school principal in writing. It is assumed that parents
and guardians consent to their children being audiotaped, photographed,
videotaped, or having their image placed on a school website by the school
system unless such notification is received.
There are also occasions when the media cover certain school events
(such as when a government leader visits a school). If you do not wish to have
your child’s name or likeness published by the media, you should address your
concerns directly to the school involved so that the media is so advised. Please
be advised that the school system has no control over the media when they are
covering activities such as sporting events and musical programs that are open
to the public.
Use of Student Work on Websites or in Publications
The Carroll County Public School System recognizes that it may not
claim ownership rights, property rights, or the copyright to student work.
However, there may be times throughout the year when the school system
wishes to display student work on school websites or in publications. If you do
not wish to have your child’s art, poetry, writing, etc. appear on school
websites or in publications, please notify the school principal in writing. It is
assumed that parents and guardians consent to their child’s work being
displayed on school websites or in publications unless such notification is
received.
Revised 6/9/15
Performing Arts Boosters Update:
The Performing Arts Boosters would like to say.......
DISCOUNT CARDS ARE HERE!!!
Start saving at many local food, entertainment
and service areas around town.
Get yours today for the low price of $10.00.
Contact us at email mvhsmusicboosters@gmail.com or
call 443-250-4728. You can also purchase one at the
MVHS Indoor Concession stand at all Basketball or
Wrestling events when you cheer on our Mavericks, or
during the day in the Counseling Office with Ms. Safley.
Physical Education News:
The bowling fee for third and fourth quarter will be $26.00. Bowling days
will be Wednesdays during the students scheduled class time.
The Physical Education department is having a second semester uniform
sale. Girls navy shorts, boys navy shorts, girls grey shirts and boys
white shirts are $5.00 each.
Please see Mr. Koontz or Mrs. Unger for more information.
Come support the MVHS SGA…
SGA News:
What: Pancake Breakfast
What: Talent Show
When: March 12th from 9 AM-12 Noon
When: March 17th at 7pm
Where: MVHS Cafeteria
Where: MVHS Auditorium
Who: Anyone with an appetite!
Who: MVHS Students & Staff
Details: all you can eat for $5
Details: A variety of performances by students.
Auditions will be held 2 weeks before the show. More
details to follow soon!!!
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SERVICE LEARNING ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
A FEW THINGS TO REMIND YOU ABOUT
• Please hand in Service Learning Reflection Forms in a timely manner in order to be
reflected on current quarter report card
• SENIORS: Please be aware of submission cut-off date for Service Learning forms so
that you get recognized for any Service Learning awards you may receive.
• Cut off dates to turn in forms per Quarter are:
3rd Quarter-April 4, 2016
SENIOR CUT-OFF DATE April 22, 2016
4th Quarter-June 3, 2016
• It is suggested that you make copies of your reflection forms before handing them
in. That way you have a copy for Portfolios, Applications, Etc...
ADA ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of services,
programs or activities. Persons needing auxiliary aids and services for communication should contact the Office of Community and
Media Relations at 410-751-3020 or publicinfo@carrollk12.org, or write to Carroll County Public Schools, 125 North Court Street,
Westminster, Maryland 21157. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, may use Relay or 7-1-1. Please
contact the school system at least one (1) week in advance of the date the special accommodation is needed.
Information concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act is available from the Director of Facilities or the Supervisor of Community and Media Relations.
Raymond Prokop
Director of Facilities Management
125 North Court Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
(410) 751-3177
Carey Gaddis
Supervisor of Community & Media Relations
125 North Court Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
(410) 751-3020
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) is firmly committed to creating equal employment and educational opportunities for all
persons with regard to its employment practices and in the provision of services, programs, and activities.
The CCPS does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, ancestry or national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. The CCPS provides non-discriminatory access to school facilities in
accordance with its policies and regulations regarding the community use of schools (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Gregory J. Bricca
Director of Research and Accountability
125 North Court Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
410.751.3068
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2016
This is the last chance you’ll have to order your copy of
this year’s Manchester Valley Yearbook with personalization on the cover!!!
The current yearbook price is $70.00 plus tax.
And the opportunity to order (for an additional fee)
name personalization and icons for the cover expires February 19th.
Yearbooks will be delivered by the middle of May, so…
reserve your copy of Invictus NOW ~
Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com
or
visit Manchester Valley High School’s home page
and follow the yearbook links.
There will be only a limited number of yearbooks available for cash purchase ($80) on distribution day;
Without pre-ordering your copy, there is no guarantee that you will get a yearbook!
FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS, WE HAVE RUN OUT OF EXTRA COPIES and needed to turn people away! ~ PLEASE
don’t make the mistake of waiting until distribution day to purchase your book.
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*Attention*
Class of 2019 Bingo POSTPONED
to a New Date: 2-20-16
Bag and Jewelry Pot Luck Bingo
Benefits the Class of 2019
■ Saturday, February 20 th, 2016
■ Doors open at 5:30, Games begin at 7:00
■ Tickets are $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door
■ If you would like to purchase tickets, please email
Ms. Smith sesmit3@carrollk12.org or
Mr. Davidson tbdavid@carrollk12.org or call 410-386-1674
Volunteers Needed
(Adults & Students):
Please email
sasafle@carrollk12.org
if you are able to help with
the Bingo on Feb. 20th
Athletic Boosters Bull & Oyster Roast Order Form
Bull & Oyster Roast
# Tickets: _________ x $40 = ___________
Make checks payable to MVHS AB
Date:
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Time:
7:00 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Location: Hampstead Volunteer Fire Dept
Tickets: $40 each
Catering Provided by:
Greenmount Station Restaurant
Come out and enjoy an evening of food and fun
with friends and support our school’s athletic
programs. All proceeds benefit the MVHS
Athletic Boosters. Visit the Manchester Valley
Athletic Boosters Facebook page for a full menu.
A DJ will be playing your most requested songs
and there’s plenty of entertainment with a
money wheel, 50/50, and much more.
To order your tickets, complete the form and
return to MVHS attn: Athletic Boosters.
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Name:______________________________________
Phone#_____________________________________
e-mail :_____________________________________
I would like to have my tickets (check one):
_____ sent home with MVHS student
(Student Name)________________________
_____ picked up at MVHS Main Office
Please mail my tickets:
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Payment must be received no later than February 19th.
MANCHESTER VALLEY HIGH
CLASS OF 2018
Featuring :
Coach Handbags
and
Alex and Ani
March 19th
In the MVHS Cafeteria.
Doors open at 5:30pm. Games begin at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door and
go on sale February 1st.
For ticket information contact:
Hannah Kozak at hmkozak@carrollk12.org or 410-386-1674
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2016 MVHS Calendar of Events
(ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
February 10
February 13
February 15
February 18
February 20
February 22
February 24
February 26
February 27
Athletic Boosters Meeting, 7:00pm
SGA Winter Formal 8:00-11:00pm, MVHS
Schools/Offices Closed - President’s Day
Ski Club Makeup Night
Class of 2019 Bingo 5:30pm Doors Open, Games start at 7:00pm
Advisory Council Meeting, 7:00pm
Parent/Teacher Conference Night
CCSGA General Assembly, 9:00am-1:00pm
MVHS Athletic Boosters Bull & Oyster Roast, Hampstead VFD
March 1
March 5
March 8
March 9
March 12
March 15
March 17
March 19
March 21
March 22-23
March 24-29
March 30
First Day of Spring Sports Tryouts
Relay for Life
2 Hours and 45 Minute Early Dismissal System-wide, Professional Meeting Day for Teachers
Athletic Booster Meeting, 7:00pm
SGA Pancake Breakfast 9:00 - 12:00pm/ Spring Play, 2:00-4:00pm
Mock Interviews / Talent Show Rehearsal, 3:00-6:00pm
SGA Student Talent Show 7:00pm, MVHS Auditorium
Class of 2018 Bingo 5:30pm Doors Open, Games start at 7:00pm
Advisory Council Meeting, 7:00pm
Senior Directed One Act Auditions, 3:00-5:00pm
Schools/Offices Closed - Spring Break
Schools/Offices Reopen
April 1
April 9
April 12
April 13
April 18
April 22
April 26
April 28
April 29
April 30
Blood Drive
Spotlight on Youth
2 Hour and 45 Minute Early Dismissal / Earth & Service Day / End of Marking Period 3
Athletic Boosters Meeting, 7:00pm
Advisory Council Meeting, 7:00pm
Drama Fest at CCC, 8:00am-2:00pm / Battle of the Books / Cocoa House, 3:00-9:00pm
Schools/Offices Closed - Primary Election Day
Excellence and Gold Bar Breakfast, 9:00-11:00am
CCSGA General Assembly
The Calendar may be altered
Cram and Jam
due to snow days. The
calendar includes five (5)
AP Exams
emergency closing days. If
SAT Testing, 7:00am-1:00pm
additional emergency days
Athletic Booster Meeting, 7:00pm
are required, CCPS may
Advisory Council Meeting, 7:00pm
shorten spring break, extend
Small Ensembles’ Concert, 6:00-9:00pm
the school year, or request a
Art Show / Chorus Concert, 6:00-9:00pm
waiver from the State Board
Service Awards Breakfast, 9:00-11:00am
of Education.
Schools/Offices Closed - Memorial Day
Service Learning Awards Breakfast, 9:00-10:30am
May 2-13
May 7
May 11
May 16
May 17
May 23
May 26
May 30
May 31
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2016 MVHS Calendar of Events Continued
(ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
June 1
June 3
June 6
June 7
June 8
June 9
June 11
June 15
Athletic Awards, 9:00-11:00am
Senior Picnic, 12:00-3:00pm
Senior Dinner Cruise 4:45pm Departure
Graduation Practice and Ticket Distribution, 9:00am-12:00pm
Graduation Practice, full attire, 9:00 am -12:00 pm /Athletic Boosters Meeting, 7:00pm
Community Awards Ceremony
Graduation Practice, 8:00-10:30am / Graduation 1:30pm
2 Hour and 45 Minute Early Dismissal / Last Day for Students / End of Marking Period 4
Class of 2016 — Schedule and Information
*Dates may be changed by the administration of MVHS if deemed necessary.
March 21
Senior Class meeting during SET in Auditorium – vote for graduation speaker
April 22
April 28
Deadline for submission of Community Service Hours to Counseling Office.
Forms submitted after this date will not be considered for the Senior Awards Assembly.
Academic Letter and Gold Bar Assembly during SET (honoree families attend by invitation)
May 21
May 26
May 31
PROM 8:00 -11:00pm at Martin’s West Security Blvd, Woodlawn Md.
Service Awards Breakfast 9:00am
Exams for Seniors only Mods 2B and 4B
June 1
June 2
Exams for Seniors only Mods 2 and 4 & 2A and 4A
Exams for Seniors only Mods 1 and 3
Last day for Seniors
Final senior locker clean-out
June 3
Senior Makeup Exams 7:30am
Senior Picnic: 12:00-3:00pm Christmas Tree Park
June 6
Senior Dinner Cruise, Baltimore Md. Leaving MVHS at 4:45pm
June 7
Graduation practice at MVHS 9:00am – 12:00pm. Seniors report at 8:30am
All financial and administrative obligations settled by 9:00am or graduate will not
receive his/her graduation tickets
All Media materials and/or obligations due
June 8
Graduation practice at MVHS 9:00-11:00am
June 9
Senior Awards Ceremony 9:00am (full attire) Seniors report to Cafeteria by 8:15 am
(All graduates are required to attend) *Picture rehearsal w/ camera
Class of 2016 Graduation Picture immediately following in the Gymnasium.
June 11
Graduation Practice at McDaniel College 8:00 – 10:30am Seniors should report by 7:45am.
GRADUATION 1:30pm McDaniel College
Seniors must arrive and be in location by 12:00pm. Full Attire Required (Cap, tassels, shoes, and gown)
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