Today's Topics, 3/20/18
Tue, 03/20/2018 - 10:39amNews from Our Parent Groups
Performances will be March 22-25
Thursday/Friday/Saturday @ 7PM and Sunday @ 3PM
Advance Tickets: $10 during lunch shifts on March 21, 22 & 23 (Tickets purchased at the door will be $12.)
Sunday Luncheon @ 1PM provided by Eggspectations!
Lunch ticket cost is $10/adult and $5/child Limited availability!
Purchase online. Note: Sunday performance ticket MUST be purchased separately.
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MUSIC FOUNDATION http://www.mrhsmusic.net/
3rd Annual Mattress Fundraiser this Saturday, March 24 from 10am to 5pm in The Commons at MRHS. This event has been VERY successful in the past and proceeds benefit the MRHS Music Program. If you are in need of a mattress, please come visit the mobile showroom! This is the time to buy and save up to 50% off retail, all while supporting our program. There will be 20+ sets on display and a team of experts on hand to answer any questions you may have. This is a no pressure sale, just stop in and take a look. Even ayaway and delivery are available to make it easy on you. It is a pleasure to be able to find a way to help our students while providing cost savings to our community. We appreciate your support of our fundraiser and hope you spread the word to neighbors, family and friends.
Jazz at the Ridge will be held Wednesday, April 11 @ 7PM. Tickets are $10 in advance and can be ordered by sending an email with number of tickets and your contract information to jassattheridge@gmail.com Advance ticket orders will be available at will call the evening of the performance. At the door tickets will be $12.
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PTSA http://www.marriottsridgeptsa.
Reflections Winners
Congratulations to MRHS Howard County Reflections winners! The following students placed in the HoCo High School Division:
- Zhuoguan Li (Peter) – Visual Arts, 1st Place
- Juliana Yu – Visual Arts, 2nd Place
- Srishti Kalepu – Photography, 1st Place
- Emily Taylor – Music Composition, 2nd Place
- Kealy Faughnan – Literature, 3rd Place
In addition, the following students have placed at the Maryland State Level.
- Zhuoguan Li (Peter) – Visual Arts, 1st Place Peter’s submission will go on to represent the State of Maryland in the National Reflections’ Competition.
- Kealy Faughnan – Literature, 3rd Place
Need a Prom dress? Atholton High School’s “Becca’s Closet” is partnering with the Zeta Phi Beta sorority to hold the 5th annual “A Pretty and Polished Affair”. At this event, girls will have the opportunity to take home prom/homecoming dresses, jewelry, and shoes. They will also have the opportunity for makeup artists t show them what style of makeup might go best with their dress choice. This event will be held at Atholton High School from 9am to 2pm in the main cafeteria on March 24, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Barrett at jbifpapr@gmail.com or Krista Bopst at Krista_Bopst@hcpss.org
MRHS PTSA Award FOUR $1500 Scholarships to Seniors!
APPLICATION DUE DATE is APRIL 13 @ 2:30 PM
The Application for the 2017-2018 MRHS PTSA Scholarships is available on the PTSA website https://www.marriottsr
Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics (WIAA) organization at the University of Maryland will be hosting 100 high school students, accompanied by a parent, for WIAA Day on Sunday, April 8th. The theme for this year's WIAA Day is the James Webb Space Telescope to celebrate its upcoming launch. The event will include keynote speeches from females atop the aerospace industry, aerospace lab tours, student and industry member panels, an engineering organization information fair, and a chance for students to work in teams during a mission design competition.
Parents will also participate in lab tours, the information fair, and hear from panelists. Additional presentation topics for parents include Resident Life, Living and Learning Programs, and Study Abroad.
Use this link for more information and to register to attend: ter.ps/wiaaday2018. Please feel free to email Aseel, at asyed12@terpmail.umd.edu
Senior Class of 2018 Banners on Sale Now!!
It's time to order a Senior Banner for your graduating MRHS student. The banners will be hung at the school starting early May. The white vinyl banners are approximately 36" in length by 24" in height and contain navy and grey lettering.
Not sure about a college decision? You can still order a banner, there is no pressure to put the name of any particular college on your child’s banner. Just say, “Good Luck!” or “We love you!” or “Reach for the stars!” or ANY WORDING of your choosing.
The cost is $35 per banner. Orders are due by March 30, 2018.
The order form can be found here and on the PTSA website at
https://www.
Banner pick up will be after the Farewell Assembly. Any banners not picked up at that time, will be included with the student's senior packet. All profits will be donated to the PTSA. Questions regarding the banners can be directed to Leigh McIntyre at leighmcintyre@verizon.net.
Please complete the form and send it to the front office with a check made payable to Marriotts Ridge PTSA by the deadline (late orders will not be processed).
HC DrugFree presents
Senior Week: Staying Safe in OC
SENIORS and PARENTS OF SENIORS: HC DrugFree will offer our annual Senior Week: Staying Safe in Ocean City program. Attend to hear beach safety tips and beach-related police updates to keep your teen safe. Event will be March 27 at 7:00 p.m. in Howard High School auditorium.
Is Your College-Bound Student Taking the SAT or ACT Soon?
Register NOW for Comprehensive and Convenient SAT and/or ACT Prep at Marriotts Ridge High School! The Answer Class helps students gain confidence in their test-taking abilities and teaches tips and strategies on timing, guessing, and scoring. Students get the prep they need and the school benefits too: 20% of all tuition collected is donated to the MRHS PTSA!
To date, more than 5,300 students have taken The Answer Class and over 97% of them say they would recommend it to a friend!
Winter/Spring SAT Prep at MRHS
You choose the two-day class that works best:
- T/Th April 17 & 19 from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- T/Th May 8 & 10 from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Regular Tuition is only $159/class OR $249 for the SAT/ACT combination package. Early bird Discount! Register at least one week ahead of your course and save $10! Register today at www.theanswerclass.com.
After Prom Planning is Underway! After Prom is an event held at the Glenwood Community Center from 11:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. after the May 12 Prom. The MRHS PTSA plans this fun-filled event to provide a safe place for kids to continue the fun after the Prom. It’s a great way to get involved and meet some other parents. There will be many volunteer roles (i.e. setting up games, checking kids in, helping to run activities, serving food . . . and many more)! We will be sending out a volunteer signup link soon. We can only be successful if we have plenty of volunteers. Many more details to come! AfterProm contact person is Karen Chase @ 410.531.9818 or kmchase24@comcast.net
Thank you to those families who have already sent in their $25 donation to support this program!
Next MRHS PTSA Meeting will be Monday, April 16 at 7pm in Student Services. Join us!
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BOOSTERS http://www.mrhs-boosters.com
Concessions Volunteers are needed to work concessions stand for Spring sports held on the stadium field. At least one adult is required; students may work to earn service hours! Thank you in advance for your support!
Driver Edcuation Street Smarts of Maryland hosts multiple sessions of Drivers Ed at MRHS. Please consider supporting this important school fundraiser! Upcoming sessions will be held from 2:45-6:00 p.m. on April 16-27 and May 21-June 4. For more information and to register to attend, visit Driver Education.
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Teen Opportunities Fair: March 24, 11am-2pm @ Long Reach HS
The Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services and Office of Workforce Development in partnership with HCPSS, invites you and your student to participate in the Teen Opportunities Fair. Information about job, camp, and volunteer opportunities for Howard County Teens! For more information, or to become an exhibitor, please contact Kori D. Jones at kjones@howardcountymd.gov or 410-313-0039.