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. CG/bb