Schools/Offices Two Hour and Forty-Five Minute Early

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Schools/Offices Two Hour and Forty-Five Minute Early
November 21, 2014
School Holidays and Dates to Remember
Wednesday, November 26
November 27-28
Schools/Offices Two Hour and Forty-Five Minute Early
Dismissal – Last Day Before Thanksgiving Holiday
Schools Closed for Pre-Kindergarten Students
Schools/Offices Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, December 1
Schools/Offices Reopen
December 24 – January 2
Schools/Offices Closed – Winter/State Holiday
Monday, January 5
Schools/Offices Reopen
Packages for Service Personnel – Robert Moton Elementary School
Robert Moton Elementary School has received a grant from the Girls on the Run program. Health
teacher Pat Tarlow has collected extra Halloween candy as part of her sugar lessons. The candy, along
with socks, chap stick, toothbrushes, toothpaste, wipes, and other items, will be sent to service
personnel serving abroad. The funds from Girls on the Run and their “girl power” will be used to help
package the items during conference night on Tuesday, November 25.
Contact:
Pat Tarlow, Health Teacher, Robert Moton Elementary School, 410-751-3610
Swearing-In Ceremony
A swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected and re-elected members of the Board of Education of
Carroll County will be held on Wednesday, December 3, at 2:00 p.m. at the Board offices, located at 125
North Court Street in Westminster. Clerk of the Circuit Court Donald B. Sealing will issue the Oath of
Office to Virginia Harrison, who was re-elected to a second four-year term, and Bob Lord and Devon
Rothschild, who were elected to the Board for the first time in November. The new members will be
seated at the Board of Education meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 10, at 4:00 p.m. The
election of officers also will take place at this meeting.
Contact:
Carey Gaddis, Supervisor of Community and Media Relations, 410-751-3020
Budget Work Session
The Board of Education of Carroll County will hold a work session on the FY16 Operating Budget on
Wednesday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m. The session will be held in the Charles I. Ecker Boardroom at the
Board of Education offices, located at 125 North Court Street in Westminster.
Contact:
Carey Gaddis, Supervisor of Community and Media Relations, 410-751-3020
31 Bag Bingo – East Middle School
The East Middle School PTO is hosting a 31 Bag Bingo on Friday, December 5, at Pleasant Valley Fire Hall.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is available for purchase from the Pleasant Valley Fire
Department. Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m. Bags are stuffed full of goodies, cash and gift cards. There will
be 20 Games, 2 Specials, and Loser Bingo. Tickets are $12.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. For
tickets, please contact Deniece Schaeffer, 410-876-6750.
Contact:
Deniece Schaeffer, 410-876-6750
Winter Express – Manchester Elementary School
The “Winter Express” will be held at Manchester Elementary School on Saturday, December 6, from 9
a.m. to 12 noon in the gym and cafeteria. There will be games, crafts, food, and a holiday gift shop.
Contact:
Carmen Lennartsson, PTA President; Dodi Ritz, Instructional Assistant; Martin Tierney,
Principal, Manchester Elementary School, 410-751-3410
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education of Carroll County will meet on Wednesday, December 10, at 4:00 p.m. in the
Charles I. Ecker Boardroom at the Board of Education offices, located at 125 North Court Street in
Westminster. There will be time for citizen participation at this meeting. The public is encouraged to
attend.
Citizen participation will be held following administrative items and presentations. Citizens who wish to
address the Board during Citizen Participation are encouraged to check the agenda prior to the meeting
to determine what time the public comment portion of the meeting will begin. The agenda and back-up
materials for the meeting can be found by going to the school system’s website at www.carrollk12.org
and clicking on “Online Meeting Agenda” at the bottom of the page.
The meeting will be streamed live on the Carroll County Public Schools website at www.carrollk12.org.
Click on Quick Links on the top of the page, then click on CETV 21, followed by CCPS CETV
Webstreaming, or go directly to:
http://www.carrollk12.org/admin/commedia/cetv/streaming/default.asp.
The Board meeting also will be broadcast live on Channel 21, with rebroadcasts on Thursday, December
11, at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 13, at 9:00 a.m.; Sunday, December 14, at 8:00 p.m.; and
Thursday, December 18, at 8:00 p.m.
Contact:
Carey Gaddis, Supervisor of Community and Media Relations, 410-751-3020
Choral/Drama Boosters Raffle – Francis Scott Key High School
The Francis Scott Key High School Choral/Drama Boosters are sponsoring a raffle for an iPad Air 2.
Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and will be sold through December 18. The drawing will be held at the
FSK Winter Chorus Concert on Thursday, December 18. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. The winner does
not need to be present to win.
Contact:
Matt Lamb at mjlamb@carrollk12.org
Bruce Bennett, FSK Choral/Drama Boosters President, bkbennet6@aol.com
Volunteer Training Schedule
DATE
SCHOOL
TIME
+ precedes a school event/activity
* follows a school event/activity
# part of a school event/activity
November 24
December 2
December 4
December 4
December 8
December 9
December 16
Elmer Wolfe Elementary
Manchester Elementary
Robert Moton Elementary
Winters Mill High
Northwest Middle
Winfield Elementary
Mechanicsville Elementary
CONTACT
Please call the number
provided to confirm the
scheduled training
session.
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
9:45 AM
10:45 AM
410-751-3307
410-751-3410
410-751-3610
410-386-1500
410-751-3270
410-751-3242
410-751-3510
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.
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, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3177, or Carey Gaddis, Supervisor of Community and Media
Relations, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3020.
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