Thursday, October 27, 2022

BCPS, local leaders celebrate Rossville Elementary ribbon cutting

On October 25, BCPS leaders, Board of Education members, and state and county officials gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for Rossville Elementary School.

Providing nearly 109,000 square feet of state-of-the-art learning space, the new school, which opened in August, was built to help meet the educational needs of the fast-growing communities of northeast Baltimore County. Photos from the event are available in a BCPS Flickr album.

FEATURED VIDEO:

BCPS partnership with the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce

BCPS and the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce combine forces to promote business partnerships and apprenticeships for students. In a BCPS-TV video, meet two high school seniors whose participation in the program is lighting the way to their future.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE...

• Teacher Fellow Position

BCPS would like to support paraeducators enrolled in teacher preparation programs and entering their final internship experience in spring 2023. The Teacher Fellow will complete internship requirements while maintaining active employment, compensation, and benefits. A limited number of positions will be available. To be considered, interested paraeducators must complete an application by November 1. Teacher Fellow positions are grant funded through the Maryland State Department of Education Leads Grant Program, which supports initiatives to grow the pipelines of teachers and provide opportunities for professional support staff to start a teaching career with BCPS. 

• We're hiring – Spread the word

Online applications are available for a variety of BCPS positions. Also, BCPS Recruitment is now on Twitter!

• Young Women Leader Awards

Nominations for 2023 Maryland Young Women Leaders Awards are due by Friday, November 4. 

• Archived Board of Education Meetings

Live and archived Board of Education meetings can be viewed on the new live meeting broadcast webpage. In addition to Board of Education meetings, community members can also use this webpage to watch content that is streaming on BCPS-TV (Verizon 34/Comcast 73).

• Commemorations and Observances - Policy 6304

The Board of Education requires the commemoration and observance of certain days and events when required by law or identified by the Board as a day of national significance. Commemoration of special days and events shall be observed in a manner that enriches the instructional program.

Upcoming commemorations and observances include:

• Native American Heritage Month (November)

• Veterans Day (Friday, November 11)

• Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 24)

• Pearl Harbor Day (Wednesday, December 7)

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 16)

• Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and Constitution Day (Monday, January 30)

Learn more in a BCPS News Hub post

• 2022 Teacher as Artist Exhibition

The annual Teacher as Artist Exhibition recognizes BCPS art teachers, both past and present, for their work as professional artists. The virtual exhibition can be viewed online. Learn more in a BCPS News Hub post.

MD State Board of Education and MD State Dept. of Education release Phase 1 of Strategic Plan and Engagement Report

The Strategic Plan will be released in three phases leading up to June 2023. Informed by unprecedented stakeholder engagement, Phase 1 of the Strategic Plan outlines the new mission, vision, values, priorities, and enablers that will guide MSDE’s organizational direction, as it leads the transformation necessary to achieve excellent and equitable outcomes for all students, especially those who have been historically underserved. Learn more in an MSDE press release.

BCPS seeks volunteers for upcoming robotics events

The Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation and VEX have partnered to provide free, online training, testing, and certification for those interested in serving as volunteers. Learn more in a BCPS news release.

Math Homework Helpers LIVE – November 2

On Wednesday, November 2, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., join Baltimore County Public Schools for the premiere episode of “Math Homework Helpers LIVE” on BCPS-TV Verizon channel 34 / Comcast channel 73, and streaming on the BCPS website and the BCPS-TV YouTube channel.

Students are encouraged to call in for live, on-air help with their math questions. The chat feature on the YouTube page can also be used to submit questions. Prizes will be awarded to students who participate by calling or sending in questions during the hour.

In addition, taped “Math Homework Helpers Shorts” can be viewed on Schoology, YouTube, Vimeo, and on BCPS-TV channels Verizon 34/Comcast 73. The “shorts” are math lessons aligned with the elementary math curriculum. 

Early Childhood/Special Education Paraeducator Program

The Early Childhood/Special Education Paraeducator Program at Bowie State University offers an intense three-and-a-half or five-year course plan for candidates to complete certification requirements. Successful candidates for this program will have already attained an AA or AAT degree or at least 60 or more transferable university or college credits. The remaining courses to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood/special education, are arranged for the cohort.

Program information regarding these programs can be found on the Grow Our Own webpage. Information sessions are scheduled Tuesday, November 1, and Wednesday, November 16.

The Bowie State University application deadline is January 6, 2023.

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