Today’s Topics

September 14, 2020

Please read below for important information about:

• Technology Support During Fall Virtual Learning
• PTSA Buddy Program for New Families
• NHS Offers Tutoring and Mustangs in Conversation
• BSAP Saturday Math Academy Postponement
• Email address to report school absences
• PTSA Meeting Monday, September 14 @ 6:30 pm
• Class of 2021 Senior Sessions - Wednesday, September 16
• Recovery of Learning Packets - Due by September 30
• Student Climate Change Institute

 

Technology Support During Fall Virtual Learning

 

Please find below information regarding technology support for fall virtual instruction that includes both self-help resources and how to request technology support. 

• Student Technology Resources: Provides guides, resources and videos for HCPSS student technology. Below are some direct links to commonly used resources:

  • Canvas Orientation - includes how to navigate Canvas

  • Google Meet - includes a video overview of how to login

  • Chromebooks - provides a variety of resources for using an HCPSS Chromebook

• Password and Username Self-Service: Allows families to request a password reset or student’s username. New students can use this application to retrieve their account information. This application is also linked off the hcpss.me website, which also includes user directions.

• HCPSS Connect Parent Resources: Provides HCPSS Connect—including Synergy, Canvas, and Family File—guides and videos for parents. 

 

 

Families Helping Families - Every Family Needs a Buddy!

If your family is new to Marriotts Ridge HS (transfer students in grades 10 - 12 and 9th graders coming from a middle school other than Mount View or Burleigh Manor), your PTSA would like to extend a helpful hand with this school transition.

Questions? Contact Theresa Yodzis at tbone119@comcast.net

Click this link to learn more:

    https://marriottsridgeptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/113455

 

Opportunities offered by NHS

Tutoring System

1. NHS at MRHS has created a new and improved tutoring system, available to students in need in two forms: 1 on 1 and drop-in Google Meet sessions.  Here is the link to sign up: I WOULD LIKE A TUTOR

2. The drop-in Google Meet sessions will take place on Tuesday and Thursday, starting 9/15:

 i.      Sessions run from 3:30 – 4:00

 ii.      Run by student tutors and NHS exec board members

 iii.      Any student may drop in – Google Meet code is :         mrhs-dropintutor

 iv.      Once in main room, students will have directions to sub-rooms

1. Tuesday : English, Math, SS, Science

2. Thursday : English, Math, CTE, WL, Health   

    Mustangs in Conversation is an initiative I drew up that is based on Georgetown’s Coffee and Chat program. Mustangs in Conversation has an incoming/new MRHS student fill out a google form with his/her/their interests and/or things about MRHS they want to learn more about. Based on the interests selected by the new student and a current MRHS NHS member, a new student would be matched with a current MRHS student. From there, the two would get in contact with each other and the current MRHS student would answer all of the questions the new student has. The idea with this initiative is to have a new student find a connection at MRHS, something I think will be valuable, especially in this virtual environment. 

 

Here is the link to the google form that new students will use to sign up: https://forms.gle/gX5KNrnWrKkAZnv1A . The form is a work in progress; we are putting the final tweaks on it. I will let you know when it is set to be sent out. The premise behind including Mustangs in Conversation in the community email/Principal’s newsletter is that the families of incoming freshmen and redistricted students are on the mailing list. I will be in contact with Ms. McQueen about including a QR code to this form on the freshman orientation presentation ppt. 

 

The Black Student Achievement Program’s (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy (SMA) Fall 2020 registration has been postponed until September 26, 2020.

In these unprecedented and challenging times, we recognize the competing priorities in the lives of our students, families and staff. We also understand that accessing and engaging in virtual learning at the home school is paramount. As a result, further information regarding the BSAP SMA will be provided as it is available. We will continuously assess the needs of our students and staff. 

We apologize for any inconvenience that this postponement may have caused. 

 

Email to use to report absences: 

Please use the following email address to report student absences:  MRHSAbsence@hcpss.org 

 

PTSA Meeting - Monday, September 14 @ 6:30 pm

Dear MRHS PTSA Community,

In order to vote to approve the 2020-21 PTSA budget, the PTSA will need to hold an "in-person" meeting, which will be this coming Monday, September 14th.

Also, the PTSA Executive Committee and Mrs. Goldeisen received a letter of resignation from the current PTSA President, Patty Gans, last week. She will not be able to continue in this role, so Joanna Ramos-Romero, the current 2nd VP, has been nominated for the position of PTSA President. According to the by-laws, we are required to take nominations from the floor, then we can vote to elect the new MRHS PTSA President.

Only persons who were PTSA members during the 2019-20 school will be allowed to vote on these items, BUT NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO COME & HEAR WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH MRHS PTSA!

Please join us for an "In-person" PTSA meeting at MRHS!

When: Monday, September 14th, 6:30pm

Where: Marriotts Ridge HS, on sidewalk area outside front door by the bus loop (facing Route 99)

What to bring: a lawn chair, mask and a positive attitude!

Hope to see you there! Go MUSTANGS!

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Don’t forget to register with MRHS PTSA to be "in-the-know!"

Go onto marriottsridgeptsa.org to register or update your information from last year.  

 

 

MRHS Class of 2021.....

Welcome to YOUR senior year!! 

 

We are very excited to get to walk you through this exciting last year of high school.  We have received several messages about college application support.  Counselors plan to host a few college application/transcript process sessions in mid-September.  Sessions will be held on Wednesday, September 16th during the school day and evening Q&A sessions will be held on Monday, September 21st.  Times and details on these sessions are listed below (PLEASE NOTE UPDATES FOR 9/16): 

 

September 16th Senior Sessions: 

All Class of 2021 students are strongly encouraged to join these sessions.  We also welcome parent participation during these sessions. Due to the 250 person maximum, and our goal of providing access to all students,  we ask families please limit their participation to one login and one session per family.  We ask that every effort be made to attend the assigned session, due to the 250 person maximum.  However, if students are unable to attend the assigned session, they should join a different session.  No registration is necessary for these sessions.  

 

All participants must access these sessions through their HCPSS account (these sessions should be accessed the same way MRHS courses are accessed, via HCPSS.me): 

****PLEASE NOTE THE UPDATED ALPHABETICAL ASSIGNMENTS FOR OUR SESSIONS DUE TO BOOK DISTRIBUTION: ****

 

9:30am-11:00am Last Names H-O  - Google Meet Code: MRHSsenior1

11:30am-1:00pm Last Names P-Z - Google Meet Code: MRHSsenior2

1:30pm-3pm Last Names A-G - Google Meet Code: MRHSsenior3

 

September 21st Q&A Senior Sessions: 

The following evening sessions will be offered to address questions from families regarding the process discussed in the September 16th sessions.  Please note-- this event is for Q&A only and the September 16th presentation will not be given. The September 16th PowerPoint will be posted on the MRHS website prior to this Q&A Session for families to review PRIOR to the Q&A.

Due to the 250 person maximum, and our goal of providing access to all students,  we ask families please limit their participation to one login and one session per family.  We ask that every effort be made to attend the assigned session, due to the 250 person maximum.  However, if families are unable to attend the assigned session, they may join a different session.  No registration is necessary for these sessions.  

 

All participants must access these sessions through their HCPSS account (these sessions should be accessed the same way MRHS courses are accessed, via HCPSS.me):  

 

6:00pm-7:00pm Last Names A-K - Google Meet Code: MRHSsenior1

7:00pm-8:00pm Last Names L-Z - Google Meet Code: MRHSsenior2

 

Recovery of Learning Packets 

 

Once the appropriate sections of this packet are complete, you will need to:

1. Confirm submission of the packet(s) by completing this google form on or before

September 30: https://bit.ly/HCPSSROLreturn

● If you are unable to complete the google form online, please call to confirm your

packet submission and leave a message at the following number: 410-313-1526

 

2. Submit completed packet(s) by mail, drop off, or scan and email on or before

September 30.

● To mail completed packet(s), send to:

ROL Return: Board of Education

10910 Clarksville Pike

Ellicott City, MD 21042

 

● To drop off completed packet(s) for submission, place packet in the “ROL

return” box at the Board of Education (10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD

21042)

● To scan and email completed packet(s), send to: rolreturn@hcpss.org

 

You will be notified via email when your child’s packet is received and reviewed. If all necessary

components are completed, your child’s quarter 4 report card will be updated to reflect a “P”

for passing the subject areas completed, as appropriate. When the update is complete, it will

be viewable in Synergy.