Thursday, May 25, 2023

Previous editions of the BCPS Staff Bulletin are archived and available for viewing on the BCPS website.

Graduations are underway for the Class of 2023!

Please join us in celebrating and congratulating the Team BCPS Class of 2023! Photo albums from BCPS commencement exercises will be added to the BCPS Flickr page as they become available.

Please visit our BCPS graduation webpage to view the 2023 BCPS graduation schedule and access live stream links.

BCPS invites students, parents, and staff to submit their favorite 2023 high school commencement snapshots on social media using #bcpsgrad. To contribute a photo via email, individuals are asked to send the photo as a jpeg file (no larger than 4 MB), and email it to communications@bcps.org, including the school name.

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE...

• We are hiring! - Upcoming hiring events



Spread the word! BCPS is hiring for a variety of positions. Applications are available now online.

Student Support Services Virtual Job Fair

Monday, June 5, 2023

5 - 7 p.m.

Seeking school counselors, school nurses, school psychologists, and school social workers. Join us here on the day of the fair!

Summer Job Fairs

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

12 - 2 p.m.

Catonsville High School

and

Thursday, June 29, 2023

12 - 2 p.m.

Dundalk High School

• 2023 MCEE Financial and Economic Education Summit for Teachers

The Maryland Council on Economic Education is offering a conference on Wednesday, June 28, for elementary, middle, and high school teachers and administrators. The audience will include teachers of social studies, math, gifted and talented, personal finance, business, JROTC, family and consumer sciences, and financial literacy courses. Teachers will learn valuable information to use in their classrooms and in their personal lives. More information is available in a BCPS News Hub post.

• Maryland Public Schools Strategic Planning Survey



The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking feedback from BCPS staff, students, and families for the Maryland Public Schools Strategic Planning Survey.

• Celebrating the Class of 2023: Graduating Senior Profiles

This spring, BCPS profiled 29 graduating seniors who were nominated by their principals as representative of the diversity, resilience, academic prowess, and dedication of the Class of 2023. Get to know some of our impressive 2023 graduating seniors on the BCPS blog.

Last week, the series concluded with:

• Demetrius Profic, Dulaney High School

• Tarran Bess, Milford Mill Academy Extended Day Learning Program

• Learn About FACE Resources for Staff to Support Family Engagement and Student Success

The Office of Family & Community Engagement (FACE) is scheduling professional learning sessions about resources available on the FACE SharePoint site. The SharePoint and Parent University sites contain hundreds of valuable resources for engaging families and supporting student success. Schedule now for a visit to your school in the fall.

Complete the request form for the Parent University course titled “BCPS Staff SharePoint & Resources." We look forward to hearing from you and scheduling a training! More information is available in a BCPS News Hub post.

• Education Foundation Exchangeree shopping dates for July

The Education Foundation of BCPS, Inc., will host shopping days during July at the Exchangeree: Gizmos and Gadgets Galore centers at Rosedale/Golden Ring and Windsor Mill for all full-time BCPS educators and support staff.

During July, no registration or appointments are needed, but shoppers must bring their BCPS photo ID and shopping bags/boxes.

On the following shopping dates, educators can pick up both academic school/classroom supplies and educational resources and new and gently used books:

• Thursday, July 6, from 3-6 p.m., Windsor Mill

• Tuesday, July 11, from 3-6 p.m., Rosedale/Golden Ring

•Thursday, July 20, from 3-6 p.m., Windsor Mill

•Tuesday, July 25, from 3- 6 p.m., Rosedale/Golden Ring

More information is available in a BCPS News Hub post.

• Upcoming Parent University Program

On Wednesday, May 31 at 12 p.m., BCPS Parent University and the Special Education Resource Center will present a "Bullying Harassment & Intimidation of Students with Disabilities" workshop.

• Golden Apple Educator Awards

Freedom Federal Credit Union is accepting entries for the 2023 Golden Apple Annual Educator Awards. Teachers can receive up to $2,000 for their schools. The deadline is May 31. More information is available on a digital flyer.

• New Educator Orientation - Registration

New Educator Orientation (NEO) will be held during the week of August 14-18, and will include a combination of face-to-face and virtual synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities. NEO will include three days of professional learning occurring over one week.

The Department of Organizational Development and Leadership will provide new educators with a stipend for participating in up to 20.25 hours of professional learning. Most new educators will report to their home schools on Monday, August 14, for school-based orientation.

New educators who were hired after NEO 2022 and who have not been oriented through year-round orientation are welcome to register and participate in August 2023. They should select and register for any modules still needed. More information is available in a BCPS News Hub post.

BCPS Virtual Mental Health Mile

The third annual BCPS Virtual Mental Health Mile is a culminating event promoting mental health awareness. We encourage everyone to engage in some kind of physical activity, for example, walking, running, swimming, or rollerblading, during May 27- 29.

You can participate individually, with family or friends, or with colleagues. If you take photos of your participation, please tag @MentalHealth_CB on Twitter and use the hashtag #BCPSCares. Learn more in a BCPS News Hub post.

Food and Nutrition Services to provide free meals this summer – Spread the word!

The BCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services will provide meals free of charge, at selected schools and libraries this summer. The program runs from Tuesday, June 20, through Friday, August 18, and benefits all children ages 2-18.

Please share this flyer with your community!

If you have programs that are interested in receiving meals, but have not yet registered, please click on the following link: Summer Food Service Registration (smartsheet.com). You will be notified via email when your registration is processed, and the site is qualified.

If you have any questions, please contact Office of Food and Nutrition Services at SFSP@bcps.org or 443-809-7855.

New Process for Paper Paychecks Delivery to Offices and Schools

The Division of Fiscal Services has been notified by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that there have been issues with delivery and fraudulent activity with checks being mailed. To ensure that employees receive their paper paychecks, they will no longer be mailed via USPS to the employee’s residence. A new process has been established to create efficiency and cost savings from postage fees. Staff from the Office of Logistics will begin distributing paper paychecks to schools and offices starting with the June 16, 2023, payroll.

The employee’s pay location, (i.e., 130801, Riverview Elementary), has been added to the front of the paper paycheck. Employees who receive a paper paycheck via USPS should review the location and confirm that it is accurate to ensure their paycheck is delivered to the correct BCPS location. Should the location be incorrect, employees should work with their supervisor to make the change with the Division of Human Resources.

As an alternative to receiving a paper paycheck, employees are encouraged to establish direct deposit through Employee Self Service (ESS). In ESS, under the “Home” tab, select “View/set up Direct Deposit,” to complete and submit the request as this is the most effective and safe method to receive pay. Any questions? Please contact the Division of Fiscal Services at 443-809-4197.

Seeking characteristics and work habits of positive, productive office professionals

Lack of staffing, high demands, and administrator/supervisor expectations are all sources of stress within the world of office professionals. Amid the chaos, there are many office teams that make it work. We are seeking characteristics and work habits of positive, productive office professionals. If you feel that you are one, please complete the Office Professional Team Exemplars Survey no later than Friday, June 2, 2023.

Thank you in advance for your feedback. Questions should be directed to Danielle Peregoy at 443-809-2095.

2023 High School Art Exhibition at the Startup at Towson University

The 35th Annual High School Art Exhibition Awards Reception will take place in The Startup at Towson University on Thursday, June 1! Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with reception and awards beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Student artwork will be on display in The Startup from Tuesday, May 30, to Thursday, June 15. Artwork may be viewed between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Learn more in a BCPS News Hub post.

"Find Your Happy Place" Happiness Challenge

The Wellness Team extends an invitation for employees to join the Happiness Challenge, May 25, through June 8! Registration is now open for the "Find Your Happy Place" Happiness Challenge.

During this 2-week challenge, participants will keep track of and earn points for their healthy habits. Each weekday there will be a new wellness challenge to complete. Log in each morning to see that day's challenge.

Participants who complete the 2-week challenge will have their names entered in a drawing to win four tickets to Hersey Park!

TEAM BCPS SHOUTOUT

You may submit a shoutout for a variety of reasons. For example, you may want to offer a pat on the back to a colleague for helping out, recognize a staff member or student achievement, or welcome a new employee. When your shoutout appears in The Staff Bulletin, your name and school/location will be included.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dept. of Communications/Community Outreach

443.809.5908 | communications@bcps.org