Today's Topics, 2/13/2019
Thu, 02/14/2019 - 5:30pmParent Groups & Community News
February 13, 2019
PTSA https://www.
Due to this week’s inclement weather, PTSA Meeting Rescheduled
NEW DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 19 @ 7 p.m., Student Services Office
Come hear from Mrs. Goldeisen, staff, SGA and PTSA committees.
Please join us; and bring a friend!
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Catalyst’s 2-day SAT Boot Camp at MRHS
February 23 & 24 from 9am-1pm
Registration deadline is Wednesday, 2/20 Tuition is $195 (students attend both days)
The SAT is a tough exam, but learning to ace it doesn’t have to be. At Catalyst, we take the actual SAT every time it’s given to gain insider knowledge of the exam, and we pass our expertise to students with patience, understanding, and a welcome sprinkling of humor and creativity.
Catalyst’s two-day SAT Boot Camp arms students with go-to strategies for every question they will face on the day of the test so they can march into the test with confidence, momentum, and every key strategy fresh in their mind. To enroll, call 800.235.0056, sign up at https://catalystprep.com/
Next TAC (Teen Advisory Council) Meeting, March 11 from 5:30-7 p.m.All Howard County high school students are invited to join HC DrugFree's Teen Advisory Council and community service hours are available for all meetings/events. The next meeting will be on Monday, February 11. Registration is open throughout the school year and forms can be found on our website athttp://www.hcdrugfree.org/
MRHS PTSA Senior Scholarships – SENIORS DON’T WAIT!
Two Key Dates:
- February 15, 2019 YOU (graduating senior) MUST be a PAID MRHS PTSA Member
- Application deadline is April 12, 2019 @ 2:30 p.m.
Scholarships will be granted to four seniors. The $1,500 Question: Will YOU be one of them? The application is available on the PTSA website and, also, through Student Services. Please be sure to follow all instructions very carefully! Questions may be directed to Denise Harris atdeniseharris1106@gmail.com or 410-499-1558.
Another Scholarship Opportunity!
The Maryland PTA Scholarship Committee offers scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to a high school senior who plans to pursue a career in education in Maryland schools. We seek your encouragement for qualified students to apply. There are no restrictions placed on the selection of the college or university.
Please ensure that all scholarship applicants fill out the application in its entirety and forward all required information, including requested signatures, to Maryland PTA, c/o Scholarship Committee, 5 Central Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 or electronically to info@mdpta.org by 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2019.
Click Here to download the 2019 Maryland PTA Scholarship Application
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AFTER PROM is still on the lookout for gift cards to be used for student prizes! Please consider donating any unwanted or unused Gift Cards to the MRHS AfterProm! We will gladly accept gift cards in any denomination for use at our AfterProm party! Please send to school - ATTN: Karen Chase/AfterProm. THANK YOU!
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Leadership U Class of 2019
Leadership U is recruiting current sophomores for the Leadership U Class of 2019. Leadership U is an experiential leadership development, and community service opportunity. Current 9th and 10th grade students and their parents are invited to attend an information session to learn more about Leadership U and hear from recent graduates and their parents.
- Thursday, March 7 at the Miller Library from 7-8 p.m.
Please visit the website at http://www.leadershiphc.org/
IMPORTANT GET CONNECTED! MRHS families can connect with a PTSA liaison. We have:
- Korean Parent Organization (KPO) - contact Chi Yon Barbosa, chiyonbarbosa@northroprealty.
com, - Chinese American Parent Organization (CAPO) contact Lan Deng, Deng_Lan@yahoo.com, and
- Indian Parent Organization (IPO) contact Shelly Arora, sva745@yahoo.com
Please email your liaison so that they can send PTSA information to you.
BOOSTERS http://www.mrhs-boosters.com/
MEETING TONIGHT -- February 13 at 7p.m. in Student Services . . . JOIN US!!
Purchase your ticket online today! $50/ticket thru Feb. 28.
$2000 Scholarships – Boosters will award $2000 Scholarships to 2 Seniors!
- Senior students can apply for one of two $2000 scholarships.
- Family must be Booster Club members to apply – It’s not too late to join; go to
- Get application from Student Services or go to the .
- Deadline to apply is February 22, 2019
We Need You . . . for Booster Club Positions!
- There are a few interesting volunteer positions open for next school year (2019-20).
- All positions include training, fun, just a few hours and flexible schedule.
- Consider these positions/committees:Vice President, Concessions, Scholarship, Hitching Post, Silent Auction, Street Smarts
- Contact Lorraine Miano-Fike (410-206-6236) for more information and no pressure!
MRHS Music Foundation http://www.mrhsmusic.net/
Mustang Flea Market / Saturday, February 23
Donations and Volunteers Needed!
Mustang Flea Market is one of the biggest Music Foundation fundraisers of the year!
Please sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/
Donation Drop Offs
Saturday, Feb.16th from 9-11 a.m.
Bring donations to the storage pods behind the cafeteria. See the list of items that may be donated on the Flea Market web page.
Share the announcement from our Facebook page to help promote this fundraiser!
Questions? Contact Flea Market Chair, Gary Clark at clarkgnscp@gmail.com
Music Foundation Scholarships
Application Deadline is April 30 @ 2PM
Application and details are located on the Scholarship web page.
Questions, contact mrhsmf@gmail.com
Mattress Sale Fundraiser – March 23
If you are considering the purchase of a new mattress, wait to make your purchase until March 23 and support the Music Foundation! As in past years, the sale will include name brands at competitive prices. Buying a mattress at another sale? Mention Marriotts Ridge at another school’s sale and our Music Foundation will receive credit for the purchase. Share the announcement from our Facebook page! Thank you for your support!!
Other Community News
CAMP IMPROV- Summer comedy camp for students!
Session 1: July 9-13, Session 2: July 16-20
Director: Kathryn Carlsen, Centennial HS Theatre
Website: campimprov.org
This camp is all about the joy of jumping in and finding the funny. Listening, saying “yes, and,” collaboration and flexibility are key. Though there is a focus on the basics, students with prior improv experience will find an opportunity to strengthen their basic comedy muscles.
Grades 2-5: 9am-12pm Students will work on creativity and teamwork through improv, storytelling, and clowning exercises. Students will perform a show at the end of the week featuring the skills that they learned.
Grades 6-8: 9am-12pm Students will work on teamwork, trust, support and artistic collaboration through improv exercises and short form games, like the ones played on Whose Line Is It Anyways? Students will perform a show at the end of the week featuring the games that they learned. (Level 1 and 2 available. If you have been at one year of Camp Improv, you can be in level 2).
High School Students: 1pm-4pm Students will work on both short form games and long form improvisation. We will focus on character creation, creating patterns, timing, and heightening. Students will perform a show at the end of the week featuring both short form games and a long format. (Level 1 and 2 available. If you have been at one year of Camp Improv, you can be in level 2).
Location: Camp Improv takes place at Centennial High School on the stage and in theatre room.
Cost: $195 includes a Camp Improv shirt
Performance: Students will perform on the Friday of the camp week at 7pm. All tickets to the show are complimentary!
Registration Due: June 1st. Returned check fee is $25.
Questions? Email Kathryn Carlsen at kcarlsen@hcpss.org
Camp Improv is supported by the Centennial High School Boosters.
Visit campimprov.org for information and registration.