Brunswick Area School News 3-11-21

Instruction Model (Hybrid/Virtual) Change Requests Due By Friday, March 12

As referenced on our parent inventory, parents/guardians may contact amy.mossburg@fcps.org with a request for a change in instructional model (from hybrid to virtual or virtual to hybrid) for Term 4 no later than Friday, March 12th. School teams will consider each request to determine if it can be honored based on multiple factors in our currently assigned cohort groups including: class size and available classroom space and transportation arrangements. All decisions must be in compliance with current guidance from health experts. If the request cannot be accommodated, it will be placed on a waitlist for consideration if availability occurs at a later date.

Please note: Your contact for the request for change will be:

Amy.Mossburg@fcps.org- 240-236-5493

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BES 5th Grade T-Shirts

Each year the BES PTO helps to celebrate our 5th graders accomplishments by purchasing t-shirts for them.

Please fill out this google form ensure your child will get a shirt, forms are due back by 3/26/2021.

https://forms.gle/vDzoAk3KH1SMf8Jj8

If you’d like to purchase shirts for family members the link is listed on the google form.

Any questions please contact brunswickpto@gmail.com

Thank you- BES PTO

BHS announcements for March 10, 2021 are available at: https://youtu.be/OQ48lMxX2iw

Scholarships Available!

Seniors: Make sure you are checking Naviance and/or the BHS website (bhs.edu) regularly for scholarships. New scholarships are being added daily. There are many local scholarships only available to BHS Seniors. Don’t miss out on an opportunity for money for college!

Tweet of the Week with a National Award Winning FCPS Teacher

In this episode of Tweet of the Week, Superintendent Dr. Terry Alban is joined by Casey Keyser of Butterfly Ridge Elementary School.

Please enjoy the program: https://youtu.be/b1nmEYADRHU

BHS 2021 Safe and Sane Fundraiser- Egg My Yard

Spring is on the way! BHS seniors are moonlighting as Easter bunnies hiding eggs in your yard. Join the fun! Benefits Safe & Sane 2021

Click HERE for more information.

6th Grade Registration Forms Due

Your child’s 6^th grade registration form was mailed on March 4^th.

Brunswick Middle School added all recommendations to the course registration form. On the registration form are all the course selections for your child’s 6th grade courses. Please take the time to talk with your students and review the course selections. For further information we ask that you use the Middle School Course Guide (link is below). This resource outlines course options available to students, course descriptions and course requirements.

Link to the Middle School Course Guide: https://www.fcps.org/academics/middle-school-academics

Parents can either return a hard copy of the registration form to your child’s elementary school teacher or electronically indicate they agree or disagree with their child’s leveling recommendations and elective choices by completing a google form. Here is a link to the BMS Registration Form Agree/Disagree SY 21.22 Google Form:https://forms.gle/X2X9zY9cndE2xfMg6.

The deadline to return the registration form (hard copy or electronically) is Friday, March 12^th.

Please contact Kelly Mahn, your child’s 6^th grade school counselor, if you have any questions about the registration process:

Phone: 240-236-5364
Email: kelly.mahn@fcps.org

Thank you in advance for your assistance and involvement in this important process. We will process all registration information and respond to any disagreement. Students will receive their schedule in August (Date TBD).

Please enjoy your BMS news,
published March 8, 2021:

BMS March Newsletter

Parent engagement supports student achievement!

9th Grade (Class of 2024) Fundraiser

Attention 9th Graders -Class of 2024
Join your class fundraiser! April 1-5
Use code: KNP WEN
Set up and share your personal pop-up store and begin earning money for your
class! Your class gets 50% of sales!
No money or products are handled!
Products ship directly to your customers! All sales are done online!

See 9th Grade Fundraiser Flyer (https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/Frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=14329)

for more details.

Funds will be used to pay for class activities, like prom your junior year.
For more information, see Mr. Tuomey in 224 or email
scott.tuomey@fcps.org

The Next Student Member of the Board of Education Has Been Elected

An Oakdale High student has been chosen as the next Student Member of the Board of Education. Click here to see the news release.

FCPS Nominations for Support Employee of the Year Close March 26

Reminder!

FCPS seeks nominations for the 2021 Support Employee of the Year (by Friday, March 26).

Please see the news release for details:
https://www.fcps.org/about/news/1702704/nominate-an-outstanding-fcps-support-employee

Spectators at Athletic Contests

FCPS is excited to welcome limited spectators to fall athletic competitions. Admittance to all athletic events is limited to two guests per student-athlete. Please know that some athletic competitions are held off campus, and FCPS will respect and follow all guidelines set forth by those organizations and venues, which may include no spectator policies.

In order to provide the safest environment for all to enjoy the athletic contests, face coverings must be properly worn (fully cover mouth and nose) and social distancing must be practiced at all times when on school grounds, inside and outside, and at all competitions held off FCPS campuses.

Admittance to athletic events will begin 30 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. Outside food and beverages are prohibited, and concession sales will not be available.

It is FCPS’ hope that everyone will abide by these guidelines and enjoy watching our student-athletes compete in the safest manner possible. Failure to comply with FCPS spectator protocols (including properly wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing) will result in the suspension of spectator attendance at athletic competitions.

Schools will continue to live stream as many athletic contests as possible.

Reminder: Nominations Open for Distinguished Teacher Award

FCPS seeks nominations for the 2021 Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award (by Friday, March 19).

Please see the news release for details:
https://www.fcps.org/about/news/1702705/fcps-seeks-nominations-for-tressler-award

Posted by: Jim Castle