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AnnouncementsYeabooks and Yearbook AdsParents of students in all classes may order 2009 Yearbooks. Loyola College School Year Scholar ProgramSchool Year Scholars is a program for children in grades 1 through 12 who are either struggling or reluctant readers. If your child needs support in becoming a stronger reader or if you would like your child to show more interest in reading for pleasure or for information, then this program might be for him/her. Detailed information. School SuppliesFor opening day, students should have notepaper, a pen, pencils, and folder or binder to collect handouts. Teachers will inform each child of other specific materials required for their courses during the first days of school. Position AnnouncementThe Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore City Public School System, is seeking individuals meeting the minimum qualifications for the following position: Student Attendance Monitor ($10.00 hourly). For details, see the flyer and the position announcement. Mayor’s Night In June 2, 2008 (PDF, 1.5 MB)Mayor Sheila Dixon invites youth and adults to join her for a discussion about what we can do to better engage our young people in their communities. School Climate SurveyThe school climate survey data for SY07-08 is ready. To access the data for your school, go to the BCPSS website and click on “Schools” at the top of the webpage. On the right side of the Schools Information webpage, click on "Climate Survey Results." You should see a link labeled "2008 School Climate Survey." UMCP offers free summer computer classesThe University of Maryland College Park Computer Science Department offers free programming classes for high school students this summer. Maryland State Department Education HSA Info. for ParentsMSDE has published "HSA & Your Child Feb 2008," noting "The questions and answers on this publication explain the testing program and how it affects your child." The document is available in six languages: English, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. There are also posters (English, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese). Great Kids, Great SchoolsRead a March 6, 2008 letter from Dr. Alonso to Baltimore City families. Budget MeetingThe Parent and Community Advisory Board and The Office of Parent and Community Engagement invite you to participate in an Information Sharing Session on Fair Student Funding and Next Year’s School Budget with Dr. Andrés A. Alonso, CEO, BCPSS, Saturday, March 15, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Frederick Douglass Senior High School 2301 Gwynns Falls Parkway; 21217 Library, 2nd Floor. Citizenship Classes at BCCCBaltimore City Community College offers free citizenship preparation classes (PDF). Workshop for ESOL Families (PDF)On January 9th 2008, this workshop provides ESOL parents information on how to help their children learn at home and at school, preparing their students for the upcoming statewide MSA, HSA, and Stanford 10 exams, and Free or low cost services available to ESOL families in Baltimore. Grade 9 and 10 Parent Support GroupParents of Western students are invited to our newly-formed 9th & 10th Grade Parent Support & Networking Group. Office Hours for ParentsBCPSS Area Academic Officers will hold "office hours" for parents/community members and the Parent and Community Office from 5:00 - 6:00 pm before every board meeting starting beginning Tuesday, October 23, 2007. AAOs will be available in the BCPSS lobby/first floor board room to talk with parents/community members that come to sign up for the board meeting. Parent/Community Response Center Will Open Beginning Monday, October 22, 2007 (PDF)A new Parent/Community Response Center will open for business beginning Monday, October 22, 2007. Parents, caregivers and members of the school community can bring school-related concerns to the immediate attention of district officials by calling 443-984-2020. Summer Learning 2008 Focus Group SessionsThe BCPSS long-term goal for Summer Learning is to provide all students with access to a high-quality, cost-effective summer learning programs that prepare them to begin each new school year ready to learn. Teachers, principals, and parent/community members are invited to attend a focus group session to share views on creating high quality summer learning programs for our students. Three sessions have been scheduled to engage our stakeholders in shaping the summer learning programs for the coming year. For additional information, please contact Rosa Bolden or Donnae Bushrod at (410) 396-8080 or email dbbushrod@bcps.k12.md.us.The Parent/Community Meeting will be Wednesday, October 24, 2007, 6:30pm-8:00pm, at the Dr. Alice G. Pinderhughes Administration Building, 200 E. North Avenue, Room 301. Free SATs for Baltimore City High School StudentsThe Baltimore City Public School System will pay for all 12th grade students to take the SAT Reasoning Exam during the November 2007 test administrations, and all 11th graders to take the May 2008 SAT Administration. In SY 2006-2007, the BCPSS paid the registration fee for all eleventh, and twelfth grade students to take the SAT. Approximately 6,300 students participated. This strategy provides multiple testing opportunities for score improvements for all students who are interested in attending college. |