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7701 Seven Mile Lane, Baltimore, MD 21208
410-887-1207 http://pikesvillems.bcps.org
Diane Richmond, Principal, drichmond@bcps.org
follow on Twitter @DianeRichmond15
April Franklin, Assistant Principal, grade 6, afranklin5@bcps.org
Anne Hammel, Assistant Principal, grade 7, ahammel@bcps.org
Kevin Feeney, Assistant Principal, grade 8, kfeeney@bcps.org
DATES TO REMEMBER
Thursday, April 2
Third Marking Period Ends. Students are dismissed three hours early.
Friday, April 3-Sunday, April 12
Spring Break
Thursday, April 23
Distribution of Third Quarter Report Cards
Wednesday, May 13
Fourth Quarter Interims Distributed
Wednesday, May 20
Fourth Quarter Parent Conference Evening
Monday, April 13
Schools Reopen
Wednesday, April 15
PMS Family Association Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16
Eighth Grade Farewell Celebration
at Pikesville Middle School
NEW THIS YEAR: 8TH GRADE FAREWELL CELEBRATION
Unlike years past, the Eighth Grade Farewell Celebration will be an all-day event
on June 16 (rain date will be June 15 or June 17) at Pikesville Middle School.
The celebration will include a morning ceremony for eighth grade students
and their families (please plan to br ing your own chair ).
The rest of the day will give students the opportunity to celebrate with their
classmates by participating in a cook-out, field games, and other fun activities.
More information is forthcoming. If you have questions, please contact Ms.
Doran (adoran@bcps.org ) or Mrs. Cain (gcain@bcps.org).
If you would like to join the parent planning committee, contact Mrs. Flaks
(sherriblayne@yahoo.com).
HEALTH SUITE NEWS
Spring has finally arrived, and allergy season is upon us. The Health Suite does not have allergy medication to relieve symptoms for itchy eyes or the miserable “stuffy nose” related to springtime allergies.
Please medicate your child with allergy medication at home before he/she comes to school Also,
springtime allergies can exacerbate asthma. Please bring a doctor’s order and the medication to school
if an inhaler is needed by your child, and one is not already in the health suite.
Newly Required Vaccinations:
At the start of the 2015-16 school year all 7th and 8th grade students will be r equir ed to have the
Meningococcal vaccine (Menactra) and a booster dose of Tdap (also called Boostrix or Adacel). Most
children receive these vaccines at the age of 10 or 11 years of age. Parents of current 6th graders are
encouraged to check with their child’s health care provider to see if they have received these vaccines.
If your child is missing either or both of these vaccines please schedule an appointment with your
healthcare provider. Once completed, please provide verification of immunizations to the school
nurse. A letter has been sent home to each current 6th grader who is missing one or both of these vaccines. Included in this letter is a copy of your child’s current immunization record from the student’s
health file at school. Please direct questions or concerns to the school nurse, Angela Prestandrea:
aprestandrea@bcps.org 410-484-9347.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Now that the weather has warmed up, students in physical education will be going outside for class.
Please make sure your child has a pair of sweatpants and a sweatshirt to keep in his/her locker. For
health reasons, students may not wear the clothes they wore to school.
SIXTH GRADE SUSHI LUNCHEON
The 6th grade Sushi Luncheon will take place in May.
Students will be presented with an overview of Japanese culture, including how
to roll their own Sushi and how to fold origami.
Be on the lookout for the permission slips and details in April from your child’s
world cultures teacher!
COMING SOON: HAIRSPRAY JR.
Hairspray Jr. will be presented on May 7 and May 8 at 7:00 p.m. in
the school cafeteria.
Tickets are $10.00 per person and can be purchased at the door or at
the school store one week before the performance.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Don’t miss this great show!
NAMETAG PROCEDURE
All BCPS students are required to wear identification badges at school.
It is our new school procedure that all students turn in their ID badges before leaving school to prevent loss. A second badge will be sent home
soon for students to use as identification outside of school, if needed.
2015-2016 REGISTRATION
Sixth and seventh grade students will be meeting with guidance counselors and bringing home registration forms for 2015-2016 classes.
Look for these forms after Spring Break, and please sign and return them in a timely manner.
Please contact your child’s counselor at (410) 887—6725 or via email if you have questions:
Grade 6: Mr. Hecht rhecht@bcps.org
Grade 7: Mr. Hess mhess@bcps.org
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPELLING BEE SENSATION!
Congratulations to seventh grader Laura R. who advanced to the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in Baltimore and won 2nd place!
A NOTEWORTHY ACHIEVEMENT!
Our outstanding Eighth Grade Choir qualified for the Maryland State Choral Festival by earning a “one
superior” rating at the Baltimore County Choral Festival in March. Congratulations!
YEARBOOKS
Yearbooks are on sale for $25, cash or money orders only. Give your child a wonderful keepsake to
remember the fun times in middle school!
Mrs. Yadush is collecting money for yearbooks each morning before homeroom in room 45.
ART NEWS
Congratulations to the following students who participated in the Baltimore County Juried Art Show:
Olivia L. (received the honor of having her art displayed on the BCPS Visual Arts website), Laura R.
(awarded Honorable Mention in the Drawing/Painting Category), Tyasia M., Dylan C., Ruth M., Ethan
R., Elijah J., Chava A., Sam S., Sydney S., Layla F., and Karla T.
Congratulations to the following students whose artwork was displayed at the Owings Mills Youth Art
Exhibit: Katelyn F., Ke’Shawn S., Maya G., Kyah T., Sydney S., Samara M., Emily P., Jaclyn W.,
Ruth M., Ethan R., Elijah J., and Chava A.
A MESSAGE FROM THE FAMILY ASSOCIATION
Attention all Pikesville Middle School Parents:
Do you want to get more involved? Do you want to know more about Pikeville Middle School?
The Pikesville Middle School Family Association (our version of the PTA) is restructuring and looking
for parents who care about Pikesville Middle School.
No previous experience is required. All skill sets and interests welcome! Minimal time commitments.
If you are interested in working to make Pikesville Middle School the best it can be for our children,
please contact Randi Nagel for more information or to join the team! randinagel@gmail.com
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Farm & Food Spring Break Camp
There is no better way to excite kids about food then to get them into the kitchen. Youth ages 9-13 will
spend the day learning where their food comes from, gaining an appreciation for agriculture and
gardening, exploring their natural world, playing games and making crafts, as well cooking up something
special to take home.
Monday - April 6, 2015 - Canning 101(blueberry spice jam)
Wednesday - April 8, 2015 – Goat’s Milk Cheese and Fudge
Single Day Registration:
$80/child/day
Three Day Registration:
$180/child
Friday - April 10, 2015 – Breakfast Muffins
Drop-Off 8:30am…….Pick-up 3:30pm
@ The Baltimore County Ag-Center and Farm Park. (1114
Shawan Rd – Cockeysville, MD)
NOTE: Lunch is not included. Campers must bring their own lunch.
Register Online:
http://farmandfoodcamp.eventbrite.com