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The County Times Thursday, March 21, 2013 14 Budd’s Creek, MD Spotlight On KICKING OFF OUR 40TH YEAR OF RACING ON FRIDAY MARCH 22, 2013 AT THE 3/8TH MILE, HIGH BANKED CLAY OVAL PIT GATES OPEN AT 5PM WARM-UPS AT 7:30 GREEN FLAG WILL WAVE AT 8PM TO KICK OFF THE 2013 SEASON • BUDWEISER SUPER LATES MODELS RUNNING THE 35 LAP CODY ENDICOTT MEMORIAL PAYING $2000 TO THE WINNER • THE CARRUTH & SON CONCRETE LATE MODELS WILL BE RUNNING A 20 LAP MAIN • THE COORS LIGHT STREET STOCKS A 16 LAP MAIN • THE QUALITY AUTOBODY & COLLISION HOBBYSTOCKS A 15 LAP MAIN • THE MARSHALL & ASSOCIATES U-CARS WILL COMPLETE THE NIGHT WITH A 15 LAP MAIN EVENT PIT ADMISSION IS $25 ADULT GENERAL ADMISSION IS $15 SENIORS AND MILITARY $12 WITH ID CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE TO THE GRANDSTAND AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE SPEEDWAY OFFICE AT 301-884-4200 OR EMAIL DENISE HOLLIDGE AT DMHOLLIDGE@GMAIL.COM. By Guy Leonard Staff Writer SMCPS Makes National Headlines The new best practice restricting volunteers and parents at public schools from hugging children not their own or bringing in homemade food for parties due to fears over food allergies has gotten the St. Mary’s County school system plenty of attention. The news spread this week to national media outlets covering the story, including NBC. Reaction has been mixed but on local online forums many have expressed concern and frustration over the policy that limits physical contact with students. Some have said they would continue to not only hug their own children but those children who ask for a hug. King’s Christian Academy Captures Design Award The King’s Christian Academy is proud to announce that their Upper School Robotics Team, Zinc Iridium, captured the coveted Design Award at the VEX Robotics Mid-Atlantic Championship, held March 9th, 2013 in Westminster, MD. This prestigious award qualifies the team to participate in the Vex World Championship, which will be held in Anaheim, California from April 17-20, 2013. The VEX World Championship is host to the elite of robotics teams from across the nation and around the world, and will include top teams from over 350 VEX Robotics Competition tournaments. The Design Award is presented to a team that demonstrates an organized and professional approach to the design process, project and time management and team organization. This victory comes on the heels of Zinc Iridium’s FIRST Tech Challenge Maryland State Tournament win, where they were members of the winning alliance. Zinc Iridium would like to thank our corporate sponsors, The Joey A. Miller Foundation, Spaulding Consulting, Precise Systems Others have called the working group recommendations ridiculous. One elected official has criticized the changes as going too far in trying to promote school security. But those who proposed the changes, a workgroup that met late last year before the Sandy Hook mass shooting tragedy, say they presented best practices as an aid to school administrators. The working group addressed some parents and administrators concerns about people other than parents hugging their children. Some parents support the changes, however, as a way to cut down on distractions for students during the school day. guyleonard@countytimes.net and Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation for making this very successful season possible. Their generous funding provides for the robot parts, equipment, travel, and registration fees necessary to compete in the robotics arena. Should your organization or company be interested in becoming a corporate sponsor of these future engineers, please contact The King’s Christian Academy online at www.kingschristianacademy.org or call 301-994-3080. Forrest Center Students Participate in Brain Bee Competition Dr. Anne Marie Brady of St. Mary’s College Of Maryland and her neuroscience students sponsored the regional Brain Bee on February 9th for local high schools. The Brain Bee is an attempt to motivate students to learn about the brain, to capture their imaginations, and to inspire them to pursue careers in biomedical brain research. Students from the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center Anatomy and Physiology Class won individual and group competitions. Individual Winners were: Allison Pictured are Mrs. Mattingly, Allison Basiley, Charisse DeJesus, Katie Tippett, Samantha Lee, Gina Martirano, Katie Padgett, Daltyn Earl, Mr. Cramer. Basiley, 1st, Ryan Scalsky, 2nd, and Katie Tippett, 3rd. Allison will compete at the National Brain Bee in Baltimore March 2 to 4. Group Winners were: Katie Tippett, Charisse DeJesus and Allison Basiley - 1st; Daltyn Earl, Gina Martirano and Katie Padgett - 2nd; and Lauren Campbell, Emily Moslener and Melanie Redman - 3rd. For more information, contact Tina Mattingly at 301.475.0242 or cgmattingly@smcps.org.
15 Thursday, March 21, 2013 The County Times Margaret Brent Middle School Profile Fast Facts Principal: Mike Egan Vice Principals: Janet Fowler, Tyler Radez, James Copsey Mascot: Panther Enrollment: 1,000 Feeder Path: Elementary Schools feeding in: Dent, Mechanicsville, Oakville, Bannaker, Dynard, White Marsh. High School feeds into: Chopticon Margaret Brent Middle School Does ‘Whatever It Takes’ 29675 Point Lookout Road Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Telephone: 301-884-4635 FAX: 301-884-8937 Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. “Whatever it takes.” Margaret Brent Middle School is most fortunate to have an outstanding PTSA organization. The PTSA is a crucial member of our school family. Many individuals work tirelessly to help create an atmosphere here at Margaret Brent that is truly student centered. We want to ensure that the work and effort of this group does not go unnoticed and in addition, we want those involved to know how much they are all appreciated. The activities and efforts listed below are only a part of all the wonderful things that the PTSA is responsible for. The success of the group is due in large part to the efforts of our PTSA president Ms. Danielle Welch. Ms. Welch inspires others through her tireless efforts and dedication to the entire school community. The membership has dramatically increased during Ms. Welch’s tenure, the students, staff, and families would like to thank the Margaret Brent PTSA for all of their outstanding work and efforts. Current Membership 2012-2013 School Year ----265 members - 139 parents; 79 Students; 47 Teachers Membership increased by an additional 95 members (2011-2012 School Year ---- 170 total members) Activities Organized 1. Established Relationships with local businesses – JoAnne at Rita’s, Temo at Tequila Grill/Fiesta’s, George at Pizza Hotline. In establishing these relationships with the school, they are always willing to give us gift cards and incentive prizes for students who are excelling. 2. Organized Spirit Nights at each of those locations. We have increased participation at these events by having incentives offered for students and grades…friendly competition 3. Monthly dances – DJ, Concessions, Games, Photo Booth 4. Holiday Bazaar – funds were raised for Relay For Life 5. Fall/Spring Fundraisers – incentives and prizes 6. Labels for Education 7. Box Tops 8. Food Lion MVP rewards 9. McKay’s Community Rewards 10. Kick off of new GIMP club 11. Winter Formal 12. Assemblies – Camfel ‘The Pledge’ – Theme was Valuing others. 13. Teachers vs. Students Basketball (TBD) 14. Teachers Welcome Back Luncheon 15. Teachers Appreciation Luncheon 16. 5 th grade Night 17. Talent Show 18. Volunteer Luncheon 19. Established a Face Book page to help distribute information as well as send out monthly emails to PTSA members. ANYONE can like our facebook page for more information about school events. Just look for Margaret Brent PTSA 20. Worked with IRT’s to organize Bins (purchased from PTSA) to be ready for MSA’s. Financial Support for the following was provided by PTSA 1. Camfel Assembly “The Pledge” 2. Study Island 3. MSA Snacks 4. Bins for MSA 5. Janitors Gifts – MBMS Jackets 6. Teachers Welcome Back Luncheon 7. Teacher’s Appreciation - 8. Ebooks Items purchased for support 1. Electronic Books for the library 2. Highlights Magazine Subscription – SAIL 3. 3000 Individual Snack Bags for MSA testing 4. Promethean / Smart Boards (in the works) 5. Labels for Education – Art supplies, game buzzers, 20+ balls for recess/dodge ball, fish tank 6. Study Island program Time requirements 1. Attend CCPTA meetings – about every 6 weeks 2. General Membership Meetings 3-4 times a year 3. Executive board meetings monthly – we do meet, but we text, call, and email Call Our Sales Team Today to Advertise on Our Neighborhood School Page Featuring a Different Local School Each Week. weekly and in some cases daily. 4. National PTA requires training of 4 hours for two officers (president and treasurer) 5. Met with Anna Laughlin Teachers Union Rep 6. Plans to attend budget meeting 4/30 7. The executive board is present at every function. 8. SIT Meetings 9. Time exploring new ideas, doing research for better programs and volunteering. 10. For members, there is no time obligation, only what they want to volunteer to help make our events a success. 11. BJ’s run for concessions 12. Staples for ink returns / purchases 13. Coordination of volunteers 14. Design permission slips / posters / advertisement 15. Tax paperwork and other paperwork throughout the year submitted to IRS. 301-373-4125 Or email cindijordan@countytimes.net for more information. www.countytimes.somd.com
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