Today's Topics, 11/11/19

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Today’s Topics

Marriotts Ridge High School

November 11, 2019

Winter Sports – parent information meeting – TONIGHT!

The Winter sports parent information meeting will take place on November 11th at 6pm in the MRHS cafeteria.

 

Baugher’s Apple and Bakery Sale is Back….just in time for Thanksgiving!!!

Order your Thanksgiving Pies from us!!! Or apples, cider, apple butter, apple sauce…and don’t forget the FRITTERS!!! All produce locally grown and bakery items prepared fresh from Baugher’s in Westminster!!!

Proceeds will benefit the Music Foundation and/or a Music Student’s Account (if a specific student is identified during order) to assist them to pay for the annual spring trip!!

Orders accepted through November 17th.

Distribution, Tuesday, November 26th 1:00-5:00 (during conferences).

www.MRHSFRUIT.com

Are you a “Pampered Chef” fan????

If so, the MRHS Music Foundation is holding an online sale NOW through November 17th!!! Order online, ship directly to YOU!!! Delivery will be in time for Thanksgiving Dinner!! Order hostess items, holiday gifts…or any other Pampered Chef items you MUST HAVE!!! All proceeds benefit the Music Foundation.

https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/mrhsmf

 

MRHSMF Holiday Solutions Pampered Chef Party

You’re invited to a Pampered Chef party! Mark your calendar and invite a friend or two! Get ready to learn recipes and tips to make meals that fuel your lifestyle with some of Pampered Chef’s best products. Don’t miss out on the fun!

www.pamperedchef.com

 

 

 

Parent/Teacher Conference Information

Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 25-27, 2019.

  • Registration will open on Monday, November 11th, at 12:01 a.m.
  • Registration will close on Friday, November 22nd, at 11:59 p.m. 

Parents and guardians can log into HCPSS Connect to view and select available time slots to meet with teachers.

Conferences will be held during the following days/times:

Monday, November 25 ~ 4:00 – 7:30pm

Tuesday, November 26 ~ 12:00 – 2:45pm, 4:00 – 7:30pm

Wednesday, November 27 ~ 7:30am - 2:45pm

Instructions for scheduling conferences can be found here.

 

SGA Annual Food Drive

SGA's annual food drive will benefit the Howard County Food Bank run by the Community Action Council!

  • non-perishable food will be collected in first period classes Monday, 11/11- Friday, 11/15
  • the top three first period classes, by weight of food donated, will earn a Chick Fil A reward on Monday, 11/25
  • monetary donations will be collected online: $1 = 1lb. of food
  • students can print their donation receipts and turn them in with the food donations

Any support you can provide will be much appreciated!  We hope to top last year's $1500 and 2,000 pound school wide donation!

 

 

 

 

HCASC welcomes All Middle and High School Students to attend HCASC Meetings the second Wednesday evening of each month at the Homewood School 10914 Clarksville Pike Ellicott City, MD 21042

Middle and High School students who attend will-
-Work with student leaders from across HCPSS
-Meet with the Student Member of the Board of Education
-Gain Leadership Skills
-Turn ideas into actions
-Learn about Leadership and Community Service opportunities
-Practice civic engagement and serve as an informed citizens

Next Meeting Wednesday 11/13 7-8:30pm at the Homewood School

For more information please contact cindy_drummond@hcpss.org

 

2019 Winter Sports Information

Marriotts Ridge High School

 

The following information will help parents and students as you prepare for the Winter sports season:

 

  1. The fall sports season begins on November 15th. Some teams will start later than that. Information is in this document.

 

  1. All students must be academically eligible (2.0 first quarter gpa and no more than 1 failing grade)

 

  1. All students will need the following to register:
    1. Current physical: Must be dated after April 1, 2019.
    2. Proof of residency. This may be a BGE bill, phone bill, etc.
    3. You can register your student at hcpss.org/connect, on the left hand column you will see a tab for “HS Athletic Registration” near the bottom of the page
    4. All student athletes must have current health insurance

 

 

The following is a list of all fall varsity head coaches including their email address and first practice date and time.

 

Sport                           Coach                         Email                                                  Start

Wrestling              Jason Conley        Jason_conley@hcpss.org          11/15

                                                                             Wrestling room 2:30pm

 

Girls Basketball    Sarah Miller          Sarah_miller1@hcpss.org       11/15

                                                                      Gym 2:30pm

                                     

 

Indoor Track         Doug Smith           douglas_smith@hcpss.org        11/15

Thomas Brandel     Thomas_brandel@hcpss.org    

Track 2:30pm

                                     

 

Boys Basketball              Tim Brady  timothy_brady@hcpss.org        11/15

                                                                                 Gym 4:30pm

 

 

 

Cheerleading        Sugene Shin          sugeneshin1@gmail.com          11/15

                                                                             Room 116  2:30pm         

 

 

Allied Bowling     Kim Burke                         kimberly_burke@hcpss.org

                                                Practice will begin in early December

 

Applications and Research Lab (ARL) Shadow Days are Coming!

Howard County Public School System offers a path for students interested in studying specific career areas while in high school.  A Career Academy provides an opportunity for students to enroll in a specific set of courses associated with a designated career area. Attending a Shadow Day can play an important role in a student’s decision making as they go through the scheduling process for next school year.  Remember that the academies are countywide programs and popular programs fill up quickly. For detailed information about each Career Academy go to http://www.hcpss.org/academies/

Interested students can obtain permissions slips in Student Services.  Permission slips for the first ARL Shadow Days are due in Student Services by November 8th. Don't forget...students are required to obtain signatures from a parent/guardian, both teachers whose classes will be missed and their counselor.  

Below are the dates for the academy specific Shadow Days:

Wednesday, November 20th AM Periods 1 & 2 Current 10th Graders Only

Cybersecurity Essentials                        

Architecture                            

Graphic Design

Automotive                             

Systems and Project Engineering             

Agricultural Science  

PLTW- Aerospace Engineering

 Thursday November 21st AM Periods 1 & 2 Current 10th Graders Only

Computer Networking- Cyber                   

HVAC             

Academy of Finance                         

Construction

Homeland Security                 

Biotechnology                         

Animation   

Early College Program in Cybersecurity (current 9th graders ONLY)        

Thursday November 21st PM  Periods 5 & 6 Current 10th Graders Only   

 Health Professions

 

Peter and the Starcatcher -

A prequel to Peter Pan

Featuring over 75 students in cast & crew!

In an evocative and fast-paced adventure on the high seas and on a faraway island, an orphan boy named Peter and his mysterious new friend, Molly, overcome bands of pirates and thieves in their quest to keep a fantastical secret safe and save the world from evil. This impossible-to-put-down tale leads readers on an unforgettable journey—fraught with danger yet filled with mystical and magical moments. (Rated PG)

 

Thursday, November 14 @ 7 PM

Friday, November 15 @ 7 PM

Saturday, November 16 @ 7 PM

Sunday, November 17 @ 3 PM

 

Ticket sales are now live! Please use the following link to purchase:

 

https://hcpss.booktix.com/

The MRHS NHS will be hosting a series of “For Students, By Students” Workshops this year, the first of which will be “Internships & Resume-Building” where students can come get information/testimonials from NHS students with experience in these areas.

When: Monday, November 11, 2019

What time: 2:15 – 3:15 pm

Where:  MRHS Cafeteria

 

Prospective New Student Information Night

Are you interested in learning about the fourteen dynamic and innovative Career Academies located at the ARL? If so you are invited to attend the Prospective New Student Information Night on Wednesday November 13th from 7:00-9:00 pm. Learn how Career and Technology Education (CTE) Career Academies provide high school students with opportunities to earn college credit, scholarships, and industry certifications, participate in worksite and mentorship experiences, and become creative problem solvers by participating in hands-on project based learning. More details here, https://arl.hcpss.org/files/230