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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, May 7 & Friday, May 8
Hairspray, Jr., 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19 & Wednesday, May 20
Orchestra and Band Concerts
Sunday, May 10
Happy Mother’s Day!
Wednesday, May 20
Fourth Quarter Parent Conference Evening
4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13
Fourth Quarter Interims Distributed
Monday, May 18
Sixth Grade Sushi Luncheon
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day Observed
Schools and Offices Closed
Monday, May 18
Chorus Concerts
Thursday, May 28
Fifth Grade Visitation at Pikesville Middle School
APPRECIATING OUR TEACHERS
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4—8, and we are celebrating with a
baseball theme for our Pikesville Teacher All-Stars.
This is a great opportunity to give your teachers a Shout Out! by printing the attached baseball-themed Shout-Out! paper and writing messages of appreciation (see attachments).
You can also express your thanks by restocking classroom supplies
such as tissues, hand sanitizer, and baby wipes.
Your support is always appreciated. Thank you Team Pikesville!
DON’T MISS IT!
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!
6TH GRADE SUSHI LUNCHEON
The 6th grade Sushi Luncheon will take place on May 18th.
Students will be presented with an overview of Japanese culture, including how to roll their own Sushi
and how to fold origami.
SIXTH GRADE SUSHI LUNCHEON
If you have questions about this fun activity, contact Tonya Anderson at tanderson4@bcps.org.
8TH GRADE RESIDENCY REQIREMENTS
All eighth grade students are required to show proof of residency in preparation for high school in the
fall. Residency re-verification letters have been sent out to the parents/guardians of all 8th grade students. Parents/guardians must submit proof of residency to the guidance office before Friday, June 6.
Please contact the guidance secretary, Sharon Motley, if you have any questions: 410-887-6725.
HEALTH SUITE NEWS
Please be aware that 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.
8TH GRADE NEWS
The Eighth Grade Farewell Celebration Ceremony will be held at Pikesville Middle School on June 16
for eighth grade students and their families. This outdoor ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. If you
have questions, please contact Ms. Doran (adoran@bcps.org ) or Mrs. Cain (gcain@bcps.org).
If you would like to volunteer for 8th grade events, contact Mrs. Flaks (sherriblayne@yahoo.com).
TENNIS TERRIFIC!
The Pikesville Middle School Tennis Team participated in a tournament at Catonsville Community College on Saturday, April 25. Despite a cold start to the
morning, things heated up as Pikesville Middle won
31 out of 40 matches, with all doubles teams playing
a total of 5 matches.
PYTHON LAX
This year Pikeville Middle School is proud to have our first lacrosse team. This amazing team plays
both public and private schools, and has greatly benefitted from the generosity of Dr. Carey Zumpano
from the Pikesville Animal Hospital whose large donation has made it possible for these players to
compete.
OUR TRACK TEAM IS TOPS!
The Pikesville Python track team was unbelievable at
the Westside Invitation on Saturday, April 18th with
amazing finishes in every race, winning many
events!
The Pythons will compete in the Championship Saturday, May 2nd from 9:00—4:00 at Mildford Mill
High School.
Come to Milford this Saturday to see the team in
ACTION! GO PYTHONS!
The Pikesville Middle School
Drama Club presents:
Hairspray, JR
May 7th and 8th @ 7:00 p.m. in the
Pikesville Middle School Cafeteria.
Tickets are $10.00 per person and can be
purchased at the door.
All are welcome!
Spring Chorus Concerts…
Where: Pikesville Middle Cafeteria
When: Monday, May 18, 2015
Who:
th
6 Grade Chorus
6:30 p.m.
(Arrive at 6:00 p.m. for warm-up)
7th Grade Chorus/FALS 7:30 p.m.
(Arrive at 7:00 p.m. for warm-up)
8th Grade Chorus 8:30 p.m.
(Arrive at 8:00 p.m. for warm-up)
***Each performance will last 25 minutes.
Dress: Any color polo style shirt, khakis or nice dress pants. Please
avoid wearing shirts that have writing on them.
Questions: Mr. Permenter 410-887-1207
opermenter@bcps.org
Dear Students and Parents,
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4 – 8, and we are celebrating with a baseball theme for our Pikesville
Teacher All-Stars. You may notice your teachers wearing their Practice Gear (casual clothes) throughout the
week. Other special surprises are also planned for teachers, thanks to support from the Family Association and
community volunteers.
Give your teacher a Shout Out! Print copies of this page and write messages of appreciation for your teachers.
Place your Shout Outs in the collection box in front of the main office. We will cut them out and display them
throughout the halls for your teachers to read. Print as many pages as you would like. Additional copies will be
available in school. Share them all week long. Your comments mean a lot to your awesome teachers! Go
Pythons!
Thank you Team Pikesville!
Diane Richmond
My Teacher Deserves a Shout Out...