What's Happening in CCPS - Carroll County Public Schools

January 30, 2015
School Holidays and Dates to Remember
February
February 2-6
Career and Technology Education Month
Gifted and Talented Education Month
National African American History Month
National School Counseling Week
Tuesday, February 10
Budget Hearing – Winters Mill High School (7:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, February 11
Board of Education Meeting (4:00 p.m.)
Monday, February 16
Schools/Offices Closed – Presidents’ Day
Beginner Band Concert – Manchester Elementary School
A beginner band concert will be held at Manchester Elementary School on Tuesday, February 3, from 7
to 7:45 p.m. in the gymnasium. Students in fourth and fifth grades will be performing their first concert
for family members and the community.
Contact:
Kim Rees, Instrumental Music Teacher; Dodi Ritz, Instructional Assistant; Martin Tierney,
Principal, 410-751-3410
Winter Formal – Manchester Valley High School
Manchester Valley High School will be hosting its annual winter formal with a twist on the classic cool
weather theme. The event, which will be held on Saturday, February 7, will be a night of dancing and
excitement at the shores of an island luau. Favors will be given out at the dance and there may even be
a limbo contest! More information to come as the date gets closer. Aloha!
Contact:
Nathan Glass, neglass@carrollk12.org
One School, One Book – Manchester Elementary School
During the month of February, Manchester Elementary School is participating in “One School, One
Book”, a program that promotes literature at home and the school environment through the use of one
common book. The school will be reading The World According to Humphrey. Each student and
classroom teacher will receive a copy of the book, as well as a schedule for reading during the month.
In order to engage the students and their families, an evening event entitled “A Dinner Date with
Humphrey” will be held on Tuesday, February 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. The evening will include dinner and a
display of school projects and student work. A guest reader will entertain the students and rotations
throughout the classrooms will take place to support the book.
Contact:
Jennifer Katherman, Teacher; Dodi Ritz, Instructional Assistant; Martin Tierney, Principal,
Manchester Elementary School, 410-751-3410
Budget Hearing Dates
The dates for public presentation, review, and input to the Operating Budget for the Carroll County
Public School System for the 2015 - 2016 school year are listed below:
Tuesday, February 10
 7:00 p.m.
Public Hearing (with citizen participation) – Winters Mill High School
Wednesday, February 11
 4:00 p.m.
Adoption of Board of Education’s Proposed FY 16 Operating Budget during Board
of Education Meeting – Charles I. Ecker Boardroom, Board of Education Offices.
Contact: Chris Hartlove, Chief Financial Officer, 410-386-1829
Board Meeting
The Board of Education of Carroll County will meet on Wednesday, February 11, 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. Agenda items will include the adoption of the FY16 Operating Budget. In addition, the
Board will begin discussions on make-up days for inclement weather. 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, February
12, at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 14, at 9:00 a.m.; Sunday, February 15, at 8:00 p.m.; and Thursday,
February 19, at 8:00 p.m.
Contact:
Carey Gaddis, Supervisor of Community and Media Relations, 410-751-3020
String Extravaganza – Northwest Region Schools
String students of the northwest region schools will be participating in the 13th annual String
Extravaganza in the auditorium at Francis Scott Key High School on Tuesday, February 17. The purpose is
to promote string instrument performance and to encourage current students to continue to participate
in school orchestra throughout their public school years. This Suzuki-style performance begins with the
FSK High School orchestra. Middle and elementary school students will be added as the performance
continues. The evening ends with a mass orchestra of 100 or more musicians in grades 4-12. The concert
begins at 7:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Contact:
Bill Duffy, wjduffy@carrollk12.org
31 Bag Bingo – Francis Scott Key High School
A 31 Bag Bingo will be held at Francis Scott Key High School on Saturday, February 21. All bags are
themed and filled with great contents. Themes include Ravens, Orioles, MD Terrapins, gardening,
cooking, scrapbooking, golf, car essentials, office, dogs, gift wrap, pool toys, movies, technology, FSK
Graduation (includes 2 reserved tickets to graduation and a reserved parking pass), FSK Prom (includes 2
free FSK Prom tickets), and FSK Spirit (includes 2 free FSK spring sports passes). There will also be a
special 31 bag containing hundreds of dollars of gift cards and gift certificates to local restaurants and
businesses. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and bingo will begin at 7 p.m. The event will include food, a 50/50
drawing, door prizes, and numerous vendors. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. All
proceeds from the event will help fund AP Exam scholarships at the high school. For more information,
please contact Kim Stem, Assistant Principal, at kkstem@carrollk12.org or 410-751-3320.
Contact:
Kim Stem, Assistant Principal, Francis Scott Key High School, 410-751-3320,
kkstem@carrollk12.org
CCPS Biz Challenge
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, Startup Local, and the Carroll County Public School System
have teamed up for the second year to host the CCPS Biz Challenge. Again this year, Carroll County high
school students have the opportunity to formulate and present their new business ideas for a chance to
win a $5,000 Startup Scholarship. Finalists will be selected from each Carroll County high school to
present their ideas in front of a live audience and panel of judges at Winters Mill High School the
evening of Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Applications are due by March 1. It is free to apply. For more
information, to submit an application, or to buy a ticket to the live event, please visit
www.ccpsbizchallenge.com.
Contact:
Jason Stambaugh, Startup Local, Jason@StartupLocal.biz
Volunteer Training Schedule
DATE
SCHOOL
TIME
+ precedes a school event/activity
* follows a school event/activity
# part of a school event/activity
February 3
Mechanicsville Elementary
CONTACT
Please call the number
provided to confirm the
scheduled training
session.
10:45 AM
410-751-3510
February 3
February 5
February 5
February 11
February 11
February 11
February 12
February 19
February 19
February 24
# Runnymede Elementary
Wm. Winchester Elem.
North Carroll High
+ Ebb Valley Elementary
Oklahoma Road Middle
Manchester Elementary
*Freedom Elementary
Eldersburg Elementary
Winfield Elementary
Winters Mill High
5:15 PM
9:30 AM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
6:30 PM
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
410-751-3203
410-751-3230
410-751-3450
410-386-1550
410-751-3600
410-751-3410
410-751-3525
410-751-3520
410-751-3242
410-386-1500
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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