Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - Harford County Public ...

2011-2012 Board of Education of Harford County
PICTURED:
Dr. Robert M. Tomback, Francis F. “Rick” Grambo, III, Joseph A. Hau, James D. Thornton, Robert L.
Frisch, Cassandra R. Beverley, Esq., Dr. Leonard D. Wheeler, Nancy Reynolds, Ronald Browning*,
Alysson L. Krchnavy and Anthony B. Cofrancesco.
*No longer serving
COVER
LEFT: The Bel Air High School National Art Honor Society students recently presented their exceptionally beautiful mural to a very surprised Assistant
Chief Donald W. Heinbuch of the Baltimore City Fire Department, a real-life hero. Volunteer service promotes personal growth, team work, responsibility
and discipline. However, these students also learned a lot more during this project, like the dangerous and rewarding career of a fireman. The project was
a powerful and rewarding experience for the students involved.
RIGHT: The third annual summer camp for English Language Learners (ELL) was held June 18-22 at Harford Glen. The Helping English Language
Learners Outreach (H.E.L.L.O) Camp was conceived as a way to provide authentic, real-world experiences for ELLs entering third, fourth and fifth grades,
and to give these students opportunities to practice speaking, listening, reading and writing in the English language. With the move to Harford Glen last
year, the Camp has allowed young ELLs the chance to interact with the natural world, and the objectives have expanded to include many of the same goals
as the Glen itself; including environmental awareness and responsible stewardship of natural resources.
This year’s campers consisted of 35 youngsters originating from such far-flung places as Zambia and Uzbekistan, in addition to many European and
Latin American countries. They spoke more than half a dozen different languages and dialects, but English was reinforced as the common language
of all. Among the many activities, including hiking, fishing, and stream exploration, the young campers were treated to a presentation by a beekeeper:
Jarrettsville Elementary’s own Mr. Dennis Hertzog, who gave the students an up-close look at a beehive. The good folks from the Susquehannock Wildlife
Society, led by Scott McDaniel, explained the importance of reptiles, and let the campers hold a live snake! As always, the crew from Harford County Parks
and Recreation did an outstanding job teaching co-operation and teamwork on the ropes course.
The camp experience was improved exponentially by our nine camp counselors, all of them HCPS high school students or recent graduates. The staff of
Harford Glen, especially Mr. Chris Burley, provided valuable assistance. All in all, it was a great week and a great experience for the multi-lingual campers.
Cover design by Denée Crumrine, Graphic Design & Technical Specialist, HCPS Communications Office.