BCPS News Tips: Nov. 30 – Dec. 7, 2019

Activities, events, and news from Baltimore County Public Schools

What: The library media center at Loch Raven Technical Academy (known as the LITLC) is accepting new and gently used children’s books. The books will be donated to the Sheppard Pratt Children’s Division. Donations can be dropped off at the library or any designated area in Loch Raven Technical Academy. Questions can be sent Ms. Love at tlove@bcps.org.
When: Monday, Dec. 2 – Thursday, Dec. 14
Where: Loch Raven Technical Academy, 8101 LaSalle Rd., 21286

What: This meeting of the Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee will feature BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. The meeting is free and open to the public and no registration is required.
When: Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m.
Where: BCPS headquarters/Greenwood, 6901 N. Charles St., Bldg. E, Room 114, 21204

What: According to the U.S. Army’s website, “the High School Challenge tours the country connecting recruiters with top performing schools, students, and educators. The High School Challenge is designed as a hands-on engagement experience, exposing students to scenarios that require agile problem-solving skills and physical strength, similar to the challenges today's Army Soldiers encounter on the mission field.”
When & Where:
Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Wednesday, Dec. 4
Lansdowne High School, 3800 Hollins Ferry Rd., 21227
Thursday, Dec. 5
Owings Mills High School, 124 Tollgate Rd., 21117

What: Twice a year, Superintendent Williams hosts a student town hall, with separate gatherings for middle school and high school students. The event is designed to encourage a free-flowing, student-directed discussion. This student town hall will involve students from 23 schools in the southwest and northwest areas and four schools in the central area.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 4
High school town hall: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Middle school town hall: 12 – 1 p.m.
Where: Owings Mills High School, 124 Tollgate Rd., 21117

What: This meeting of the Gifted and Talented Citizens Advisory Committee will feature BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. The meeting is free and open to the public and no registration is required.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m.
Where: BCPS headquarters/Greenwood, 6901 N. Charles St., Bldg. E, Room 114, 21204

What: During Eastern Technical High School Girls in STEM Night, students in Grades 3 through 8 are invited to participate in hands-on workshops involving chemistry, environmental science, electronics and programming.
When: Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Eastern Technical High School, 1100 Mace Ave., 21221

What: Southwest Academy will host its Annual Blue and White game, the basketball season opener, featuring performances from the Marching Tigers, Southwest Academy Cheer Squad, and the Southwest Academy Dance Team.
When: Friday, Dec. 6
Where: Southwest Academy, 6200 Johnnycake Rd., 21207

What: Loch Raven Technical Academy has an esteemed performing arts magnet program. This winter season, magnet students will perform 67 Cinderellas in the Wishing Star Theater. In this new take on the old tale, Cinderella frees herself and takes back her father’s property using her own wits.
When: Friday, Dec. 6 & Saturday, Dec. 7
Where: Loch Raven Technical Academy, 8101 LaSalle Rd., 21286

What: During A Celebration of Story and Song at Deer Park Elementary, each grade level will be performing a song or poem for visiting grandparents. Guest readers will read to the children.
When: Friday, December 6, 2019, 9:15 a.m.
Pre-K – Grade 2 assembly from 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Grades 3 – 5 assembly from 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Where: Deer Park Elementary School, 9809 Lyons Mill Rd., 21117

What: Students at Catonsville Middle School are presenting a production of Hairspray. Tickets for the school are $5 for bleachers and $7 for floor seats.

Where: Catonsville Middle School, 2301 Edmondson Ave., 21228

What: The director, theatre teacher Jessica Taylor wrote: “West Side Story is about power, frustration, and belonging but most importantly it’s about the curse of prejudice and how it can tear people apart. West Side Story shows the harsh reality that no matter how much love two people can have, sometimes hatred has the final word. Working on this show provided us all the chance to engage in rigorous discussions about race, discrimination, immigration, gender, violence, and inclusivity. This show, though written 63 years ago, echoes the very same issues that society is facing today and is what makes West Side Story so timeless.”
Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults.
When: Friday, Dec. 6, Saturday, Dec. 7, & Sunday, Dec. 8, at 6:30 p.m. each evening (doors open at 6 p.m.)
Where: Kenwood High School, 501 Stemmers Run Rd., 21221

What: What does Santa do before his big night? One stop he’ll be making this year is at Eastern Tech’s Pancakes With Santa event. This event is a fundraiser. All proceeds will go to the Eastern Tech Culinary Arts Program. Tickets must be purchased in advance; no tickets will be sold at the door. Admission is $7 for everyone 8 years old and older; $5 for those 7 and under. For more information, please contact Roxanne Levis at rlevis@bcps.org.
When: Saturday, Dec. 7 (Snow Date: December 14)
Session I: 8 - 9:15 a.m.
Session II: 9:45–11 a.m.
Where: Eastern Technical High School, 1100 Mace Ave., 21221

What: County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Department of Aging are embarking upon a new and exciting initiative that will make our County age-friendly. The goal of this initiative is to improve the quality of life for all County residents, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, and cultural backgrounds. How will we accomplish this undertaking? With your help. Please provide your input to this exciting project by completing the Age Friendly Baltimore County Survey.Learn more about what age-friendly means.

What: This meeting of the Southwest Area Education Advisory Council will focus on assessments. The meeting is free and open to the public and no registration is required.
When: Monday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m.
Where: Woodmoor Elementary School, 3200 Elba Dr., 21207

What: The Annual High School All Honors Concert will be held. Conductors will include Dr. Yi-Ping Chen of James Madison University, Dr. Ryan Kelly of West Chester University, and Dr. Patricia Cornett of Temple University. The evening will conclude with a combined performance conducted by Derrick Jackson, chorus teacher at Towson High School.
When: Monday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: The James H. and Louise Hayley Gilliam Concert Hall, Murphy Fine Arts Center, Morgan State University, 2201 Argonne Dr., 21218

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