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November 13, 2015
Calender
SoMIRAC’s 2015-2016
Young Authors’ Contest
Grades 2-5
Picture Re-Take Day
11/16/15
American Education Week
11/16 – 11/20/15
PTA Talent Nights
11/18/15 Grades K-2 6:30 PM
11/19/15 Grades 3-5 6:30 PM
Who:
What:
 Entries must be original work
 All entries with no less than 12 point font using
Times New Roman or Comic Sans font
 Short story entry may range from a minimum of
300 words to no more than 800 words
 Poem entry will consist of a single poem, any
style from a minimum of 25 words to no more than
150 words
 Entries must not include graphics
 Include a completed cover sheet signed by the
student author and sponsoring teacher
11/23/15
Schools Close 3 hours earlyParent/Teacher Conferences
11/24/15
Schools Close 3 hours earlyParent/Teacher Conferences
11/25/15 through 11/27/15
Schools Closed
Parent/Teacher Conferences/
Thanksgiving Holiday
FLU Mist
12/4/15
Advanced Band/Strings Concert
12/16/15 7PM
GT Math Olympiad
12/17/15
9:30 5th Grade
11:30 4th Grade
Winter Break
12/24 through 1/3/16
Classes resume 1/4/16
Students in Grades 2-5
Write a Poem or Short Story
Deadline for entries: January 7, 2016
American Education Week
The Ilchester Elementary School Faculty would like to invite all parents, grandparents,
caregivers, guardians, and friends of Ilchester students to participate in American
Education Week activities. Although visitors to our school are always welcome, the
large number of visitors expected during this week will tend to have an effect on parking
and the instructional program. Therefore, in an effort to have your visits go smoothly,
we ask that you follow, if at all possible, the visitation schedule.
Monday
Kindergarten
Fourth Grade
Tuesday
Fifth Grade
Second Grade (Mrs. Kent/Mrs. Gillette)*
Wednesday
Second Grade (Ms. Hughes / Mrs. Allen.)*
First Grade*
Thursday
Second Grade (Mrs. Roberts / Ms. Melillo)*
Third Grade *
(First Grade will be on a field trip)
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2nd Grade would like to invite you to come and watch our Reader's Theater Presentation at 10:00 a.m
on the following days:
November 17th: Mrs. Kent and Ms. Gillette
November 18th: Ms. Hughes and Mrs. Allen
November 19th: Mrs. Roberts and Ms. Melillo
The plays will take place in your child's classroom
Recycle your gently used or new children’s books!
IES BOOK DRIVE
There are many children in Howard County that do not have books in their homes. Your donation is a step towards changing
this problem. Please consider donating your gently used or new children’s books during the week of November 16th- 20th.
Boxes will be in the front hallway to collect your donations.
Your generosity can make a change!
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The IES Annual Canned Food Drive will run until November 24th!
Please consider bringing a donation with you when you attend the Talent Shows on November 18 th and 19th, when you visit
during American Education Week (November 16-20), or during conferences on November 23rd and 24th.
Below is a suggested donation category based on grade, but all donations are welcome! There will be donation boxes by grade
in the front hallway beginning October 26th.
RECC- baby food
1st- canned vegetables and canned fruit
3rd- peanut butter, jams, and dried milk
5th- canned meats and beans
Kindergarten- cereal (hot or cold)
2nd- soups and stews
4th- pasta and pasta sauces
Music News
HCPSS is proud to announce it's first inaugural concert of the HCPSS All County High School Jazz Band and the Wilde Lake
High School Steel Drum Band. The concert is on Thursday, November 19th at 7:00
COLORCYCLE
Turns Markers Into Energy
Students will be collecting and bringing to school used markers that are ready to be discarded, as well as the markers used in
class (any color or brand, including dry-erase). The markers are sent to a facility where they are converted into clean fuel. The
fuel is used to power vehicles, heat homes, cook meals and more!
There are collection boxes in each Pod, and a few other locations, to collect the used markers. If you have any questions
please feel free to contact Terri Jones at terrjones2001@gmail.com
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FROM: HCPSS
Public Information Office
Important notice: Clarification of Policy regarding distribution of print flyers and notices
Recently, some schools have notified organizations that printed materials will no longer be accepted for
distribution through student backpacks, etc. Please be aware that HCPSS Policy 10010 (Distribution and
Display of Materials & Announcements) specifies that community organizations may choose to distribute
printed flyers, etc. via schools as long as they comply with the policy requirements (i.e. non-profit
status, gaining pre-approval, providing sufficient copies of the documents, etc.) Thus, schools must
agree to distribute printed materials that have been pre-approved by the Public Information Office,
in accordance with this policy.
The Public Information Office values schools' efforts to reduce paper, and encourages organizations to
choose electronic distribution when feasible. Please contact the Public Information Office with any
questions, at 410-313-6682 or publicinfo@hcpss.org.
The following announcements have been approved by the Public Information Office for school notices and distribution.
Please feel free to contact the Public Information Office at 410-313-6682 if you have any questions.
Schools may publish any or all of the following announcements in their school newsletters when time and space permit.
These notices should be clearly identified as “Community Notices” and preceded by a statement indicating that the events
are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Howard County Public School System.
Chapelgate Presbyterian Church
Daddy Daughter Dance, Sat. Nov. 7, 7-9 p.m., 2600 Marriottsville Road, Marriotsville, MD. www.chapelgate.org/dddance
Howard County Historical Society
Sat., Nov. 7, at the Museum (8328 Court Avenue Ellicott City, MD) for the final day of the Smithsonian Traveling
Hometown Teams: How Sports Shaped America and the History of Howard County Sports 1880-2000. The day’s festivities
include: Marching Through History Parade at 9 a.m., Coach of the Community Award at 1 p.m. and the Howard County
High School Mascot Race at 1:30 p.m. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/GoHoCoHS/photos/gm.418845774980293/10153105595231987/?type=3&theater
Howard County Commission for Women
5th Feminine Hygiene Products Drive, now until the end of November. www.howardcountymd.gov/cfw.htm 410-313-6400.
Firn Foundation
Adopt a family for Thanksgiving
Every year, foreign-born families in need apply to receive items for FIRN’s Thanksgiving and Holiday program. If you are
interested in adopting a family, please call Kristin Lilly at FIRN at 443-276-3166
Bethany United Methodist Church
Benefit Concert, Sun., Nov. 8, 3 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, 2875 Bethany Lane in Ellicott City. The event will
benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, call 410-531-2324 or 410-796-0290.
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Sundays At Three
Chamber Music Series will present pianist Brian Ganz, in an all-Chopin program, Sun., Nov. 8, 3 p.m., Christ Episcopal
Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia. Adults $15, Age 17 and under admitted free with an adult.
www.SundaysAtThree.org 443-288-3179.
Healing Dimensions Foundation Offers Stressless Tests
Stressless Tests Fall Study Skills Courses and Online Classes are offered by the Healing Dimensions Foundation. Classroom
based high school classes meet for four weeks, beginning Wednesday evening, Nov. 11, at Centennial High School. Fourweek classroom based Middle School classes start Monday evening, Nov. 16 at Burleigh Manor Middle School. The Online
Middle School class starts November 17. For more information, email Bcaldwell202@gmail.com or
www.stresslesstests.org.
ST. Louis Church
Middle school fun day, Fri. Nov. 13, 7-10 p.m., St. Louis school cafeteria. Ticket sales Nov. 9-13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For
information psprankle@stlouisparish.org 410-531-6668.
Howard County Conservancy
FREE PROGRAM Spotting Wildlife in Winter, Sat., Nov. 14, 10 a.m. Check website in event of inclement weather. For
more information or to sign up for this program, please visit: http://hcconservancy.org/upcoming-events.html
University of Maryland
Women in Engineering Program, registration is currently available for the fall 2015 Keys to Empowering Youth. It will be
held on Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., University of Maryland.
For further information about this program, please contact Dawn Ginnetti at dginnett@umd.edu or 301-405-0315
Food on the 15th
The next delivery is Sat., Nov. 14, 1 p.m. in Ellicott City. Food on the 15th is providing non-perishable groceries to 31 lowincome senior citizens, and has about 10 volunteer spots available for students who need community service hours. To
volunteer, please e-mail us at foodonthe15th@gmail.com.
Howard County Conservancy
Miracle pond, Sun., Nov. 15, 4 p.m. Take a journey of nature discovery with Indoor event, Rain or shine, $5/person;
$10/family. For more information or to sign up for this program, please visit: http://www.hcconservancy.org/upcomingevents.html.
Girl Scouts
Piggy Banks to Benjamins: A Girls Guide to Financial Literacy is a free event happening at Camp Ilchester, 5042 Ilchester
Road, Ellicott City MD, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. -3 p.m.
Girls, grades 6th to 12th, have the opportunity to learn about financial literacy. Please pre-register by emailing
jpryor@gscm.org and mquin@gscm.org
Howard County Police Department
Collision Avoidance Training classes beginning, Nov. 21, and Dec. 12.
The C.A.T. program is an advance defensive driving and vehicle control program for licensed teenage driver’s ages 16-20
years old. The one-day program (8.5 hours) is designed to provide young drivers with the knowledge and understanding of
vehicle dynamics. The course and classroom are instructed by Police Officers. The cost to each student is $ 95.00. Any
questions or inquiries may be directed to: Ms. Jessica Beram– C.A.T. Coordinator JBeram@howardcounty.gov, Howard
County Police Department Special Operations Bureau
410-313-3700 / 410-313-3758.
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Howard County Government
Teen Opportunities Fair, Sat., Nov. 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Ellicott Mills School, 4445 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott, MD. This
FREE event showcases leadership, volunteer and recreational opportunities for 11-17 year olds. For more information, or to
become an exhibitor, please contact Holly Harden at hharden@howardcountymd.gov or 410-313-4625
Candlelight Concert
Hermitage Piano Trio
Sat., Nov. 21, 8 p.m.,
Smith Theatre, Columbia, MD.
All-Russian program featuring works by
Shostakovich, Arensky, and Rachmaninov. Pre-Concert Reception with Zakuski (traditional Russian appetizers), 6:30 p.m.
For more information and to purchase tickets www.candlelightconcerts.org 410-997-2324
Ages 9-18 admitted FREE with
paid adult / HCPSS staff discount available.
Columbia Association
Movie Night, ages 4+, Sat., Nov. 21, 6-9 p.m., KidSpace/PPP Mbrs $10 per child, $16 per family
Columbia Cardholder, $12 per child, $18 per family. Non-Mbrs ,$14 per child, $20 per family.
www.columbiaassociation.org/kidspace
St. Louis Church
Honor Veterans- American Heritage Girls Troop wreath sales to raise funds to support Wreaths Across America and their
troop operations. Wreaths are on sale throughout the month of Nov. online at www.wreatsacrossamerica.org. Each wreath
costs $15.00. For more information please contact Jennifer Korkosz at 505-918-1582.
Columbia Association
Holiday Breakfast, all Ages, Pre-registration required. Sat, Dec. 19, 9:30-11 a.m., KidSpace/PPP Mbrs, $10 per family.
Columbia Cardholder, $12 per family, Non-Mbrs, $14 per family.
Enjoy our multicultural holiday breakfast, music, holiday stories, arts and crafts and more.
www.columbiaassociation.org/kidspace
Candlelight Concerts
CandleKids: The Emperor’s Nightingale, Sun., Nov. 22, 2 & 4 p.m.
Smith Theatre – Columbia, MD
Theatre IV’s musical theater adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale of love
and forgiveness. For more information and to purchase tickets www.candlelightconcert.org 410-997-2324
Glen Mar United Methodist Church
Walk to Bethlehem, Fri., Sat. and Sun., Dec. 4, 5 and 6 at the church, 4701 New Cut Road in Ellicott City. Drop in anytime
between 5 and 8 p.m. for this free event. For more information, visit http://glenmarumc.org/gmcevents/wtb/ or call 410-4654995 ext. 204.
Oakland Mills Community Association
Jazz in the Mills is proud to present the Holiday Extravaganza featuring Lori Williams on Sun., Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m. at The Other
Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD. “Light fare” will be included. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $25
at The Other Barn or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1316398 or call 301-596-5128 or 410-730-4610;
manager@oaklandmills.org.
Oakland Mills Village Center
Decorate Your Own Gingerbread House Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m., The Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, All
supplies will be provided and you will be able to take your decorated house home at the end of the evening.
Tickets are $20/person and can be purchased at The Other Barn beginning Nov. 4-Dec. 2nd. Advance ticket purchase is
required. Limited spaces are available.
For more information, please contact Brigitta Warren at 410-730-4610 or events@oaklands.org
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Howard Community College
Advanced Driving Skills, Sat. Dec. 12, 12:30-4 p.m.
Designed for newly licensed and seasoned drivers and offered in partnership with DriveTeam. Learn a variety of skid
avoidance and recovery skills using state of the art equipment (Skid-Vehicle). Offered at HCC (Main Campus, Lot F). For
more information go to howardcc.edu/ConEd or call Loretta Farb at 443-518-4971.
Columbia Association
Holiday Breakfast, all Ages , Pre-registration required. Sat, Dec. 19, 9:30-11 a.m., KidSpace/PPP Mbrs, $10 per family
Columbia Cardholder, $12 per family, Non-Mbrs, $14 per family.
Enjoy our multicultural holiday breakfast, music, holiday stories, arts and crafts and more.
www.columbiaassociation.org/kidspace
SPORTS
Howard County Recreation & Parks
Youth Basketball League (YBL) Hoop Fest, Sun., Nov. 15, 1-4p.m., Meadowbrook Athletic Complex. This co-ed basketball
clinic is FREE for 5-14 year olds. Limited spots available, must register in advance. To register, call 410-313-7275 or visit
www.howardcountymd.gov/rap Questions email: kbillingsley@howardcountymd.gov
Elkridge Youth Organization (EYO)
Fall Baseball and Softball, Tee Ball and Coach Pitch (co-ed)
4-6 yrs, Machine Pitch, ages 7-8yrs, Kid Pitch, ages 9-18 yrs., register at www.eyosports.org
Season starts after Labor Day. Questions email: jclark@dbaco.com
Warhawks Wrestling
Registration now open, season begins Nov. 9, Register now at http://www.warhawkswrestlingclub.com. Practices will occur
at Glenelg HS, Marriots Ridge HS, and a to be determined location in the Clarksville area. For more information on
Warhawks Wrestling Club’s Rec program contact Dmitri Wasilewski, Vice President of Recreational Wrestling, at
dwasilewski@verizon.net.
Soccerdome
Maryland Sports Services at Soccerdome is now accepting team registrations for our premier indoor winter youth soccer
leagues. Soccerdome.com and click on Youth Winter.
4th Quarter
Spring after school leadership program at Bonnie Branch and Elkridge Landing Middle School (Spring registration ends
March 1, 2016). The Fourth Quarter uses fitness and touch football to tackle these MAJOR community issues: 1. Lack of
focus 2. Experimentation with drugs and alcohol 3. Childhood obesity 4. Failing to reach ones leadership potential. Become
apart of the 4th Quarter TEAM by downloading a 4th Quarter Spring registration form at the4thqtr.org or
jguy@the4thqtr.org