Principal’s Update
May 9, 2011
Dear Parents,
The following news is provided to help keep you informed:
From the Media Center
The Howard County Summer Reading Lists have been posted on this website. We'd appreciate it if you would also share this information with your students. Thanks and happy reading!
http://www2.hcpss.org/met/media/srlbkawds.htm
Student Services News
Attention Juniors, Seniors and parents: The 20ll Maryland General Assembly passed a bill that prohibits any new awards in the Maryland Distinguished Scholars Program. As a result no new scholarships will be awarded for the 2011-12 academic year and beyond. This will result in two immediate changes to the Distinguished Scholars Program. First, those students in the class of 2011 recognized as finalist in the Maryland Distinguished Scholars Program last year during their junior year in high school will not be offered a monetary award. Secondly, in reference to the students that applied this year as juniors, class of 2012, in the areas of academics and talent in the arts, these applications will not be processed.
BSAP Summer Program
This is an excellent summer program that prepares students academically for the rigors of the oncoming grade level and allows students to enjoy classes that provide physical stimulus and fun.
We are happy to announce that the Black Student Achievement Program is offering another exciting full-day, four-week enrichment program June 27th through July 22, 2011! The program is open to all Howard County students. Daily transportation will be provided at pre-determined sites. Our staff consists of certified teachers and academic mentors. Lunch will be provided daily. The cost of the program is $450.00 per student. Scholarships are available.
BSAP Summer Learning Camp for students entering grades 1 - 5
Program Location: Swansfield Elementary School, 5610 Cedar Lane, Columbia, 21044
This integrated enrichment program provides exciting extended learning experiences for students in reading, mathematics and science. Students will be exposed to skills that are assessed on state tests and will also have opportunities to participate in a wide range of enrichment experiences including art, drama, music, science, health and Fitness, foreign language (Spanish and Chinese)
BSAP Student Enrichment & Accelerating Achievement of Leadership (SEAL) Program for students entering grades 6 - 12
Program Location: Harper's Choice MS, 5450 Beaverkill Road, Columbia, MD 21044
This integrated program provides extended learning opportunities for Howard County middle and high school students. Students will practice skills that are assessed on state tests and will also have opportunities to participate in a wide range of enrichment experiences including drama, journalism, art, step (girls) only, basketball, and engineering.
Registration Location & Dates!
Homewood Center, 10914 Route 108, Ellicott City, 21042 -
Wednesday Registrations: 4:30PM - 7:00PM - May 11th and June 8th
Saturday Registrations - 9:00AM - 11:00AM - May 21st and June 11th
Questions: Contact Jackie Jenkins, 410.313.7019 ext 226
Important Yearbook Information:
Spring Break Pictures:
The Yearbook staff is in need of Spring Break pictures! If you went anywhere exciting and would
like to be featured in the yearbook, please send your photos to kmitchell3509@gmail.com
Yearbook Sales:
The price of yearbooks will increase to $80 very soon so be sure to order yours TODAY!!! You don't want to miss out on the 2011 edition of the yearbook - over 300 color pages designed by very talented students who attended a regional yearbook camplast summer. This yearbook is going to be entered in a national contest!
Senior Ads:
It's not too late to honor your Senior with a recognition ad in the yearbook! All order forms, pictures, and text must be received by no later than Thursday, May 12th.
Questions? Please contact Kristin Mitchell at kmitchell3509@gmail.com
Don't know where to go to access yearbook information? www.riverhill.org (look forYearbook Info link at bottom of home page).
From the Health Room
It’s flip flop season (or maybe it never ended) Yes, it’s flip flop season again and with the warm weather, it seems that almost no one wears anything but flip flops. But are you aware that flip flops are terrible for your feet and for your kids feet?. In today’s Washington Post, Rachel Saslow writes about the cons of the flops. Keep them in mind for yourself and your kids.
Between now and September, D.C. Podiatrist, Howard Osterman, will see at least one flipflop related injury per day.
Common flip flop injuries include:
• overuse injuries and such as stress fractures of the metatarsals (the long bonest hat reach out to the toes), and other toe injuries from stubbing.
• Plantar fasciitis: a very painful inflammation of the tissue along the bottom of the foot – caused because the flops have little or no arch support
• Blisters from the toe thongs
• Altered gait from the mechanics of stepping with flip flops
For more info, read this interesting article in Tuesday’s Post (5/3/11), the Health & Science section
Calendar of Events
As always, you can find a calendar of all our events at:
http://web02.hcpss.org/school_calendars/FAV1-000974A7
Hope to see you out supporting River Hill!! Go Hawks!!
