BCPS News 2012-13 Show #14 - 5/06/13

What's Trending: - Teacher of the Year - Volunteer Honors - BMA Exhibit - Segments: - STAR - Looking Back, Looking Ahead - Intern Promo - Around the County: - Project Live - Intern Showcase - In Focus: - Paperless Classroom

BCPS News 2012-13 Show #13 - 5/06/13

What's Trending: - Top Ten - Open House - Book Authors Interview: Summer Programs Guests: - Michael Kulansky, Supervisor for BCPS Summer Programs - Barry Williams, Director of Recreation and Parks for Baltimore County Segment: - STAR Bilingual Education Around the County: - Anti-Bullying Conference - Musical Production

BCPS News 2012-13 Show #12 - 4/22/13

What's Trending: - Town Hall Meeting - Outstanding Young Educator - Bookworm Program - Segments - Future Middle School Teachers - STEM Fair at Prettyboy ES - Around the County - March Madness Basketball - Charity Mall - In Focus Internship Program

BCPS News 2012-13 Show #11 - 4/1/13

What's Trending - State of the Schools - GT Award - Stacking Up Interview: Academy of Finance Program & Partnership Guests: Erik Grooms, Director, Academy of Finance Program Dr. Norman Endlich, Dean of the Brown School of Business and Leadership, Stevenson University Segment: - Experiential Learning Around the County - 24 Math Challenge - Ribbon Cutting at Milford Mill Academy"

Pine Grove Middle and six other BCPS schools offer Gateway to Technology

Gateway to Technology - Pine Grove Middle School is one of seven BCPS schools to offer the Gateway to Technology program.  The program exposes students to engineering and other concepts focused around hands on engaging activities.

BCPS News 3/11/13

What's Trending:
- STEM Fair -   Students from around the county came together for the Secondary STEM Fair celebration, that took place at multiple locations.  Eighteen middle schools competing in three events and 22 high schools competing in six events, each team set out to master the challenges given within a specific time.   

- Schools of Excellence - Two BCPS schools have been selected as "Magnet Schools of Excellence" by the Magnet Schools of America.  Cromwell Valley Elementary and Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, were among ninety-five nationally from 14 states to receive the top honor, and the only Maryland schools recognized.

- Fit Friday - A group of students at Mars Estates Elementary School in grades 3, 4, and 5 reached a milestone by completing a 5K run.

Segments:
- Gateway to Technology  - Pine Grove Middle School is one of seven BCPS schools to offer the Gateway to Technology program.  The program exposes students to engineering and other concepts focused around hands on engaging activities.
 
- Pre-K Programs at BCPS  - This month's STAR video (Spotlighting Talent Achievement & Results) is all about the importance of the County's Pre-K programs.
                                                                                                                             
Around the County Segment:  
Cultural Coalescence Fest - The students at Western School of Technology celebrated Cultural Diversity with a “Cultural Coalescence“ festival where many students gathered in the Gym to show off their country of origin.

-  My Healthy World - Holabird MS is the next school to join the “My healthy World” band wagon, which is an innovative digital education program for Elementary and middle schools which features a series of mobile apps for health and wellness education.

In Focus:
- Teacher Profile - Michelle Kremer, kindergarten teacher from Halstead Academy demonstrates her passion for teaching by what she learned as a student herself in BCPS.

BCPS News 2/25/13

What's Trending:

Graduation Rates - BCPS saw a 2.02 percentage increase in the number of students graduating from county schools.  The graduation rate was 83.3 percent among the class of 2012. 

National Honor - Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts principal, Ryan Imbriale, is one of three honorees to receive a national honor for technology leadership.

Empty Bowl Project - Students and staff from Catonsville High School are taking part in the annual Empty Bowls Project charity event by creating one of a kind works of art ceramic bowls.

Segments:
BSYO Partnership - On any given Sunday more than 200 kids from around the state come together at the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, to become the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestra.   A partnership that was formed in the fall of 2012.
Effective Middle School Practices  - Middle schools across the county are focused on students achievement. See Students from Perry Hall Middle, Catonsville Middle , Hereford Middle, and Southwest Academy as they strive for excellence.
                                                                                                                             
Around the County Segment:  
National Aquarium Visit - Wellwood International gets a visit from our friends at the National Aquarium, with hands on experiments and other bay related topics.

Chinese Cultural Exchange - Students from China along with their host families participate in a welcoming to the USA at Towson HS. Then the visiting Chinese Students from various High Schools throughout Baltimore County visit Loch Raven HS which hosted a College Day.

In Focus:
Keeping Their Own - BCPS offers a Scholarship Loan Program. An annual scholarship loan of $4000.00 to assist students in the field of education

BCPS News 2/19/13

Sci Tech Visit

BCPS News 2/11/13

What's Trending:

Science Search-  The Intel Science Talent Search, the nation's most prestigious pre-college science competition, named Dulaney High School senior Lisa Ann Tang as a semifinalist. 

App Launch - Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts unveiled their latest mobile app called "Hall Sweep". 

Hoops for a Cause -  Seventh grade students from Pikesville Middle School took to the courts for the annual "Hoops for Heart" campaign, to raise funds for the American Heart Association.

Studio Interview:  Topic: Black History Month
Guest:  Lakecia Hines, Assistant Principal, Golden Ring MS
Tim Raulo, Coordinator Elementary Social Studies

Segments:
Anti-Bullying PSA's - Members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board have introduced BCPS' very first Anti-Bullying day coming up on March 1st. To kick off the campaign, they have created several Anti-Bullying PSA's.

FALS Program - Cockeysville Middle School has a FALS (Functional Academic Learning Support) program that is beneficial to all.
                                                                                                                                 
Around the County Segment:  Sci Tech Visit

BCPS News 2/1/13

Future Engineers - Franklin High School was recently recognized by the University of Maryland, College Park as a source school for engineers. See these future engineers in action.

BCPS News 1/28/13

What's Trending:

BGE Video Winner -  Vincent Farm Elementary School was named the gold prize winner in the BGE's Wires Down Video Challenge that was launch in the fall of 2012.  The school received $10,000.

Best Tech Teacher - Southwest Academy Magnet Middle School teacher Kim Sturdivant-Miller, is this year's winner of the Technology and Engineering Educators Association of Maryland.

Kindness Day -  Kingsville Elementary School celebrated "Kindness Day".  The idea behind the project is to look beyond themselves and to make the world around them a little nicer.

Studio Interview:
Topic:  Safe Schools
Guest:  Dale Rauenzahn, Executive Director, School Safety & Security

Segments:
A Rising Star - Meet Evan Michael a student at Parkville High School. A country singer who is on his way to stardom.

Future Engineers - Franklin High School was recently recognized by the University of Maryland, College Park as a source school for engineers. See these future engineers in action.

Around the County Segment:  
The kids at Hebbville Elementary School commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday with a stage Celebration involving skits, music, dancers and speeches.

BCPS News 1/13/13

Hippodrome Experience - Students from Deer Park Middle School got the opportunity to visit the Hippodrome Theatre to take master classes with stage actors from the play Billy Elliot.

BCPS News 1/14/13

What's Trending:

Blue Ribbon Schools -  Chadwick and Charlesmont Elementary Schools have recently been named  Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools for 2013. 

JROTC Museum -  Parkville High School recently unveiled the Marine Corps JROTC class museum which holds a collection of uniforms, hats, replicas and artifacts dating back to the 1800s.

Artist in Residence - Hawthorne Elementary School was recently granted the opportunity by the Maryland State Arts Council, to have an Artist in Residence work with their fifth grade students.

Studio Interview:
Topic:  Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA Program
Guest:  Alastair Palmer, Guidance Counselor, Loch Raven High School

Segments:
Hippodrome Experience - Students from Deer Park Middle School got the opportunity to visit the Hippodrome Theatre to take master classes with stage actors from the play Billy Elliot.

STAR - This month's STAR video segment (Spotlighting Talent Achievement & Results) takes a look at successful Title I Schools, technology throughout the system, and the Advance Path Academies.

Around the County Segment:  
A behind the scenes look at the audition process for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" musical to be held at Vincent Farm Elementary School later this school year. 

BCPS News 1/7/13

Special Custodian - John Dugent a custodian at Parkville High loves his school, job and community so much he made it his second home.

BCPS News 1/2/13

Cartooning Around - Meet Noah Cutwright a student from Lansdowne High school. An artist who has a knack for cartoons

BCPS News 12/12/12

Library Information Services - Working behind the scenes in preparing students as "Knowledge Workers", The office of Library Information Services, is on the cutting edge in providing these media resources to students, teachers and parents 24/7.

BCPS News 12-24-12

What's Trending:
Patient First Donation - Local Patient First medical centers donated $10,000 to the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools.  

Education Grant - Karen Barnes, principal of Southwest Academy Magnet School was among 25 recipients across the nation to receive $5,000 from the "Share the Dream" grant program.

Moustache Mania - Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts,  raised over $5,500 for the 2012 Movember campaign. The international fundraising project is designed to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancer.  

Passion for Singing - The Chapel Hill Elementary School Music Sensations is in its fourteenth year of hitting high notes. The Music Sensations have performed at holiday events, Blast soccer games, The Ronald McDonald House and other locations.

Segments:
Library Information Services - Working behind the scenes in preparing students as "Knowledge Workers", The office of Library Information Services, is on the cutting edge in providing these media resources to students, teachers and parents 24/7.

Cartooning Around - Meet Noah Cutwright a student from Lansdowne High school. An artist who has a knack for cartoons.

Around the County Segment:  
Students at Perry Hall High School had the opportunity to test their interview skills with professionals from the real world.

A second Grader at Sparks Elementary School, loves sharks so much that he wrote a book about them.

In Focus Segment:
One Special Custodian -  John Dugent a custodian at Parkville High loves his school, job and community so much he  made it his second home.

BCPS News 12/10/12

Special Edition: Mary Beth Marsden interviews Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance
He discusses why he chose Baltimore County Public Schools, his Blueprint 2.0 plan, and other initiatives in the works. 

Segment: Celebrating Diversity - BCPS has a very diverse population. It's important that we celebrate our diversity- because diversity is.... all of us.

BCPS News 11-19-12

What's Trending:
Book Winners - In celebration of National Young Readers Week, Hawthorne Elementary School became the recipient of 500 new books.  The Book It,... Big Book Giveaway program, sponsored by Pizza Hut restaurants selected the Baltimore area as one of 20 winners out 6,000 locations nationwide.

Hitting High Notes -  BCPS's best in music students from around the county recently performed during the annual High School Honors Concert, held at Morgan State University. 

Honoring Our Military - Norwood Elementary School's PTA, staff, students and faculty honored active service members and veterans during American Education week.

Going Live - The Board of Education of Baltimore County is now live-streaming their bi-monthly meetings. 

Segments:
American Education Week - Every November BCPS open its doors for American Education Week. This is a great opportunity for parents to see their kids and teachers in action. 
                                                                                                                                     
Around the County Segment:  
Western School of Technology students learn the laws of Physics with smashing pumpkins.

Strawberry DNA - Students from Randallstown High School show the kids at Pleasant Plains Elementary School  how to extract DNA from strawberries.

In Focus Segment:
Changing Behaviors - BCPS has been taking a closer look at countywide suspension rates and have been actively looking for ways to decrease those rates - and increase student achievement. 

BCPS News 11-5-12

Hoops for Heart - Students at Halstead Academy took part in the "Hoops for Heart" program to raise money for the American Heart Association.

Pumpkins for a Cause - Kingsville Elementary School decorated more than 50 pumpkins for the "Pumpkins for a Cause" campaign. The money raised will benefit the American Cancer Society.

Navigating BCPS - The BCPS website just got easier. The websites home page now features a Directories link that consolidates offices, schools and parent resources.

Battle by the Bay - Teams from sixteen BCPS Schools will participate in the "Battle by the Bay" robotics competition on November 17th at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.

Segments:
SRO Program - BCPS in partnership with the Baltimore County Police Department, established the Student Resource Officer Program in 1998 to teach students about the law and to motive them in making the right decisions. Each high school and all but four middle schools have and SRO presence.

Parkville HS Ribbon Cutting - Parkville HS celebrated its new look with the completion of $34.5 million in renovations.

Around the County Segment:
"Days of Taste" program took place at Owings Mills ES, the students gained an appreciation of making a fresh salad.

Pikesville MS students learn valuable skills in reading and writing through a writing workshop taught by Adam Gidwitz, an author in residence.

In Focus Segment:
Simply Amazing - Patapsco High School Guidance Counselor Betty Edwards, has been in education for half century at one school.

BCPS New 10-22-12

Earth Day, Every Day - Students at Fort Garrison ES celebrated the first annual "Earth Day, Every Day" event gave students, hands on learning activities that focused on the effects of trash in the Chesapeake, animals in the environment, and creative ways recycled items can be used.

Safe Schools Conference - BCPS Hosted the 17th annual Safe School Conference for principals, school counselors and other school-based personnel. A variety of workshops were offered focusing on emergency plans, gang awareness and other safety topics.

One Driven Student - Ebe Inegbenebor a senior at New Town High School, and ranked number one in her class, is a well- rounded student driven for success. She is also the President of the National Honor Society to the Maryland State Board of Education.

Computer Games - Dozens of educational computer games created by BCPS students and teachers are now available online.

Music Clinic - Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, recently hosted the United States Air Force "Rhythm in Blues Jazz Ensemble". The ensemble formed music clinics, to work with instrumental students to help them refine their skills.

Carver Success - Orpheus Collar, a 2005 graduate from the Carver Center for Arts and Technology has adapted the bestselling fantasy adventure book "The Red Pyramid" to a 192 page graphic novel. His recent book signing and talk at Carver allowed students to experience the success of one of their own

Camp Ramblewood - Baltimore County Public Schools Student Councils went on a leadership retreat to Camp Ramblewood. The main event featured motivational speaker Patrick George.

World Peace Day with Pinwheels for Peace is celebrated at Randallstown ES.

Josh Shipp, a motivational Speaker, visits Kenwood HS with words of wisdom.

During Fire Prevention week, kindergarteners from Baltimore Highland ES visited with the English Consul Volunteer Fire Department to see firsthand, what goes on inside the fire station.

Pinwheels for Peace

     

C-SPAN 2012 Campaign Bus

     

Dr. Dance's safety awareness message

     

2012 Art Camp

     

Dr Dance's Welcome Message