National School Lunch Week Continuing Education Fair (6-8 p.m.)

October 10, 2014
School Holidays and Dates to Remember
October 13-17
National School Lunch Week
Monday, October 13
Continuing Education Fair (6-8 p.m.)
Ag Center Shipley Arena
Career and Technology Center Open House (6-8 p.m.)
Thursday, October 16
Friday, October 17
October 20-24
Schools Closed for Students and 10-Month Staff
Professional Meeting Day
National School Bus Safety Week
Tuesday, October 21
Bus Drivers and Assistants Recognition Day
Wednesday, October 29
Marking Period Ends
Two Hour and Forty-Five Minute Early Dismissal System-wide
Teachers Work on End of Marking Period Items
Schools Closed for Pre-Kindergarten Students
Schools/Offices Closed – General Election Day
Tuesday, November 4
Education Week
Amy Knight, a kindergarten teacher at Parr’s Ridge Elementary School, and Jan Bubnash, assistant
principal at Parr’s Ridge, are featured in an article on the new kindergarten readiness assessment in this
week’s issue of Education Week. The article describes how teachers observe children as they work and
play in the classroom to assess their needs as they begin the school year and how that information is
used to improve learning.
Contact:
Amy Knight or Jan Bubnash, Parr’s Ridge Elementary School, 410-751-3559
Continuing Education Fair
The 37th Annual Carroll County Continuing Education Fair will be held on Monday, October 13, from
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Carroll County Agriculture Center Arena located at 706 Agriculture Center in
Westminster, Maryland.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 100 colleges and
training programs. In addition, counselors from each high school counseling office will be available to
answer questions about post-secondary planning. Representatives from the Admissions and Financial
Aid Offices of Carroll Community College will also be available to talk with students and parents.
Contact:
Bonnie Finch, Student Services, 410-751-3117
Food Pantry – Francis Scott Key High School
The Francis Scott Key High School Food Pantry will be opening on Tuesday, October 14. The hours are
Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. The pantry is located in Room 805. Please park in the lower parking lot
and wait for the buses to depart before entering the school building. If you wish to make a donation of
canned or boxed goods or health and hygiene, paper or baby products, or money, please bring them to
the main office at FSK.
Contact:
Kimberly Toston, katosto@carrollk12.org
Little Women – Century High School
Century High School’s award winning Opening Knights Drama Club proudly presents the family-friendly
musical Little Women as part of its 2014 fall season. Louisa May Alcott's classic tale comes to life with
music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and book by Allan Knee. Performances will take place
at Century High School on October 16, 17 and 18 in the auditorium. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12
at the door.
This musical version of Alcott's timeless coming-of-age story premiered on Broadway in 2005, offering a
fresh glimpse into the lives of the four young March sisters in Civil War-era America. At its heart is the
tomboyish Jo; fueled by a vibrant imagination and unabashed enthusiasm, she challenges social
conventions of the time with her aspirations of becoming a professional writer. As years pass, Jo, Meg,
Beth, and Amy come to cherish the importance of family, friendship and faith in oneself.
For additional information, please visit www.centurydrama.com or contact Lucas Hewitt, director, at
lahewit@carrollk12.org or 410-386-4400, ext. 2326.
FFA Alumni Bull & Oyster Roast – Francis Scott Key High School
FFA alumni from Francis Scott Key High School will host a bull and oyster roast on Saturday, October 18,
from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company, located at 5130 Harney Road, Taneytown. The
all you can eat menu will include pit beef and ham, raw oysters, fried oysters, fried chicken, oyster stew,
Italian sausages, assorted side dishes, beer, wine, sodas, water, and iced tea. There also will be a live
auction, silent auction, 50/50, and assorted raffles. This event is being held to support the current
members of the Francis Scott Key FFA. To order tickets, please contact Matt Parrish,
parrishinparadiselandscapes@yahoo.com, 410-596-1396; Kate Dudley, Katedud27@aol.com, 443-5368759; or Joe Linthicum, jalinth@carrollk12.org.
Contact:
Joe Linthicum, Francis Scott Key High School, jalinth@carrollk12.org
Author Visit – Manchester Elementary School
Students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Manchester Elementary School will have the opportunity
to learn from nonfiction children’s author Jennifer Keats Curtis when she visits the school on Tuesday,
October 21. Sessions will be held from 10:15 to 11:10 a.m. (grades 3-5) and 11:20 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
(grades K-2). Ms. Keats will share her “behind the book” research to help students understand how to
gather and learn scientific information. Her books highlight wildlife and the environment. She also will
be bringing a live terrapin for students to see while she discusses her “Turtles” books.
Contact:
Terry Pittinger, Teacher; Dodi Ritz, Instructional Assistant; Martin Tierney, Principal,
Manchester Elementary School, 410-751-3410
National Guard Assembly – Manchester Valley High School
On Friday, October 24, at 9:00 a.m., Manchester Valley High School will showcase the popular ‘Bring
Your A Game to School’ assembly presented by the National Guard. With high flying performances by
professional BMX performers, the National Guard will promote what it means to bring your 'A Game’.
Topics often include Anti-bullying, personal Achievement, maximizing your Ability, staying Active, being
Authentic, having the right Attitude and more! The National Guard will also teach their core values of
loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.
Contact:
Todd Hicks, tlhicks@carrollk12.org
Mystery, Music, & Masterpieces – Manchester Valley High School
Come join the Fine Arts Department of Manchester Valley High School as students showcase their
artistic talents on Thursday, October 30, from 7 to 8 p.m. The evening begins in the auditorium with one
act plays and short skits, followed by musical performances and a display of student artwork with a
silent auction. Light refreshments will be served in the cafeteria. Admission is $5 and all proceeds
support the school’s fine arts program. Don’t miss out on this night of art and fun!
Contact:
Stacey Saltzgiver, sasaltz@carrollk12.org
Trick or Treat for UNICEF – Manchester Valley High School
Members of the Manchester Valley High School Key Club will be trick or treating on Halloween, Friday,
October 31, not for candy, but for any small donation members of the Hampstead and Manchester
communities are willing to give to help support UNICEF. This is a great way to give back and help those
less fortunate. If you see a boy or girl walking around with a treat box, please ask about UNICEF and, if
you can, make a donation.
Contact:
Stacy Mann, sbmann@carrollk12.org
Footloose – Liberty High School
Join Liberty High School’s Drama Club as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of Footloose, the live
musical version of the 1984 film starring Kevin Bacon, featuring songs that reached the No. 1 spot on
Billboard’s Hot 100. Show times are November 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and November 8 and 15 at 2
p.m. at Liberty High School’s Schnorr Auditorium.
Come hear the soundtrack album that reached number one on the Billboard charts and sold over 15
million copies, as well dynamic new songs written for the stage musical in Schnorr Auditorium, which
recently underwent a complete sound system upgrade. Footloose will have you singing and dancing
along as it celebrates the hope and determination of young people to make their dreams a reality. The
show is being directed by Trisha Deen.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and $15 for advanced seating (which includes your show
ticket in the price). Advanced seating tickets are recommended for anyone who would like to choose
their seat from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. prior to general admission ticket holders being admitted to the
auditorium. There are a limited number of advanced seating tickets. Tickets may be purchased now
online at http://www.lhsdramaclub.com/box-office.html or in the lobby of Liberty High School beginning
October 27th from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on school days. More Information can be found at
www.LHSDRAMACLUB.com.
Contact:
Trisha Deen, Director, tsdeen@carrollk12.org, 410-751-3560
Cindy DeBandi, Publicity, Liberty Drama Boosters, LCEM@verizon.net
Community Night – South Carroll High School
South Carroll High School will hold Community Night on Thursday, November 13, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm.
This night will feature information sessions, student work and performances, a college information
session, food, and much more. All schools in the South Carroll High School district will participate in
some fashion. Featured presentations will include Dr. Tom Zirpoli – “Parental Wimp Syndrome: Being a
Strong Parent for your Adolescent”; Carroll County Health Department – “Parents Speak Out—Heroin,
Prescription Drugs and More…”; and Jim Rodriguez – “Concussions in Sports.”
In addition, the Carroll County Health Department will be available to provide skin cancer and blood
pressure screenings. Club representatives from K-12 will present their service activities. There also will
be a session on Pre-K programs and Kindergarten preparation and information on PARCC testing and
graduation requirements. Attendees also can visit the Cavalier Cupboard Food Pantry and learn about
the food distribution programs in Carroll County Public Schools.
Contact:
Lois Tiffany, Academic Facilitator, South Carroll High School, 410-751-3575,
lktiffa@carrollk12.org
Summer Reading Challenge Celebration – Freedom Elementary School
On Wednesday, October 9, Freedom Elementary School celebrated the reading accomplishments of
students who met the goals for the Summer Reading Challenge. Each grade level participant completed
forty-five days of literacy activities and read a combination of informational and literary text in order to
qualify for the celebration. Those students who participated in the Carroll County Public Library
program also were acknowledged at the celebration. The school mascot “Hoffy” greeted the students
and administrators congratulated them with certificates. Participants enjoyed popsicles with the
principal and selected prize books and bookmarks for their accomplishments.
Contact:
Ann Marie Byrd, Reading Specialist, Freedom Elementary School, 410-751-3525
Healthy Kids Grant – Parr’s Ridge Elementary School
Parr’s Ridge Elementary School has received a $1,500 grant through Action for Healthy Kids. This
organization partners with several corporations to award approximately 1,000 schools with funds to
support school breakfast and physical activity programs. Funded schools also receive expertise and
support to help implement a successful project that leads to sustainable change.
Parr’s Ridge is using the funds to purchase a school-wide subscription to GoNoodle Plus, a website which
helps teachers channel classroom energy with short interactive brain breaks. Desk-side activities help
students achieve more by keeping them engaged and motivated throughout the day. Using exercise
science and cutting-edge research, all of GoNoodle’s brain breaks have been designed to be healthy for
the body, engaging for the attention, and beneficial to the brain in specific ways.
Contact:
Karen Covino, Principal, Parr’s Ridge Elementary School, 410-751-3559
Athletic Leadership Council – Francis Scott Key High School
Francis Scott Key High School has created a new chapter called the Athletic Leadership Council (ALC).
The purpose of this organization will be to unify teams across the school, encourage respect for coaches
and offer them assistance whenever possible, and generally create an atmosphere in which everyone
respects themselves and members of the community, both on and off the field.
Contact:
Stephen Speck, Athletic Director, srspeck@carrollk12.org
Athletic Hall of Fame – South Carroll High School
South Carroll High School is once again seeking nominations for its Athletic Hall of Fame. Nominations
from last year are still valid, but new nominations will be accepted until November 1, 2014. Forms can
be obtained at the school website, http://www.carrollk12.org/sch/ or by contacting Athletic Director
Jim Horn at 410-751-3575 or at jbhorn@carrollk12.org. The new class induction will take place on Friday,
February 13, 2015.
Contact:
Jim Horn, Athletic Director, South Carroll High School, jbhorn@carrollk12.org,
410-751-3575
Professional Development Day – Manchester Valley High School
As part of the October 6th Professional Development Day for teachers, Manchester Valley High School
staff members visited area businesses to work on their Academy school goal that teachers,
administrators, education support personnel, and other school employees will collaborate to remove
barriers to student learning by increasing relevance in the classroom. Teachers learned about
externship, purpose, and the benefits of keeping fresh information coming into the classroom. Some of
the businesses included Intellitech, Incorporated in Westminster and Mount Carmel Animal Hospital
located in Monkton. This was a great opportunity for teachers to better themselves and their students.
Contact:
Kirstie Troutman, kltrout@carrollk12.org
Volunteer Training Schedule
DATE
SCHOOL
TIME
+ precedes a school event/activity
* follows a school event/activity
# part of a school event/activity
October 14
October 14
October 15
October 15
October 15
October 16
October 22
October 22
October 23
Mechanicsville Elementary
Elmer Wolfe Elementary
Piney Ridge Elementary
Parr’s Ridge Elementary
Piney Ridge Elementary
Northwest Middle
Francis Scott Key High
+ Sandymount Elementary
# Runnymede Elementary
CONTACT
Please call the number
provided to confirm the
scheduled training
session.
10:45 AM
8:00 PM
9:30 AM
6:15 PM
6:30 PM
6:00 PM
3:00 PM
6:00 PM
5:15 PM
410-751-3510
410-751-3307
410-751-3535
410-751-3559
410-751-3535
410-751-3270
410-751-3320
410-751-3215
410-751-3203
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