All students will dismiss two hours early for staff to participate in professional development.

Angie Obrien Principal's Secretary

Parents, teachers, and students come out to get an update on all the things the PTSO has done, to hear about upcoming events and most importantly, to let the PTSO know how we can help you meet your goals for the school year and for you to share your ideas and suggestions.

Thursday, December 7, 2017 is our next PTSO Meeting
CSP Conference Room 4:30-5:30pm

Sincerely,
Your PTSO Team

Parents / Guardians,

Please see the schedule for parent / teacher conferences taking place Friday, December 8, 2017. All conferences will be held in the gymnasium.

8:15 am - 2:45 pm

All teachers will break for lunch: 11:20 - 11:50am

No one will be permitted to enter conference area during the lunch break or after 2:45 pm. All staff will dismiss promptly at 3:00pm.

All conferences will be a maximum of 10 minutes per teacher.

Angie Obrien Principal's Secretary

The following dates are when Saturday detention will be held:
December 9
January 6 and 20
February 3 and 24
March 10 and 24
April 7 and 21
May 19

Angie Obrien Principal's Secretary

Hello Parents and Students,
As you know the science fair is quickly approaching. Please remember to turn in your projects to your teachers by the 6th of Dec. Also see the details below for more information on the logistics of the science fair itself. As always, only those students who show up to the actual event can be awarded a prize and move on to the county fair. Please also remember that Oxfords are a mandatory part of your attire. Thank you and see everyone soon.

Sat. Dec. 16th At CSP
Logistical Timeline 
8:00 A.M. -School will open for Judges, Parents, and Students 
                 - Students in High School will begin to report to school and will be directed to the Gym where they will get their room assignments. 
                 - Judges will get signed in at the front desk and report to the large conference room for breakfast and general information
                 - Parents who choose to wait for their students, will report to the gym and stay their for the duration of the fair. 
8:30  A.M. - Judges will begin to get tutorials on the online judging system and get their unique log ins. (Large Conference Room)
8:45 A.M.- Students will be released from the gym to go to their assigned rooms. (see attachment) 
               - Judges will begin to judge the projects ( 2-3 judging's per project) 
11:00 A.M. - High School round of judging will end and Judges will return to the large conference rooms. 
                  - Middle School students will begin reporting to school. They will be directed to the gym and given their room assignments. 
                  - Lunch will be served to judges and then teachers on a rotational basis 
11:30 P.M.  - Middle school students will report to their rooms. 
                  - Judges will begin to judge the projects (2-3 judging's per project) 
2:00 P.M. - Judging will end for middle school and all students will report to the gym. 
2:10 P.M. - Public viewing will begin for parents and students. 
3:00 P.M. - Awards ceremony will begin in the gym.  
3:30 P.M.- Awards ceremony will conclude. 

Ashish Vadalia

The media center will be selling Chick-Fil-A sandwiches after school on Tuesday December 19th for $5 in the cafeteria. Only cash and checks (made out to CSP) will be accepted.

Sandwiches will be available to staff, and all students who stay after school for clubs/tutoring or are car riders. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, bus riders will not be able to purchase food.

Pre-order with Ms. Gomaa in the media center to guarantee your sandwiches! Students can pre-order in the morning before the morning bell or during lunch time (with a media center lunch pass from the lunch monitors). I will order a few extra sandwiches, but if you do not pre-order, sales after school on Tuesday will be first come first serve. Thanks!

Mona Gomaa

Interested in learning how to sew? Join us on Mondays in December after school from 3-4pm to learn how to use a sewing machine and make a simple fleece winter scarf. Bring your own material or use fabric from our amazing collection (thank you Mrs. June for donating the beautiful fabric!). Spaces are limited, so sign up with Ms. Gomaa in the media center. The Mondays will be 12/4, 12/11, and 12/18.

Mona Gomaa

Starting in January, the Media Center will be open the first Saturday of every month from 9am-11am. Come in and have fun reading books and/or use items from our Maker Space (coloring, board games, sewing machine, etc). Students will need to choose a quiet activity, as math tutoring will also be in the media center at the same time. Students must arrive by 9:00am and stay in the media center the entire time. Please do not drop your student before 8:45 am. Students need to be picked up not later than 11:15 am. ONLY STUDENTS WHO SIGN UP IN ADVANCE WILL BE ALLOWED TO STAY. Thanks!


https://goo.gl/forms/QTa4EQ1n2GDLd3kN2

Mona Gomaa

The PTSO is excited to announce that on January 19, 2018 we plan to host a Family Movie night for all CSP students, their parents/siblings, and staff from 6-10 pm. There is one catch – to hold this great event we need several parent volunteers (meaning- we need you!) who can assist at the event and we need to know now, so there is ample time to complete and submit the background check info to Anne Arundel County. If you can help us pull off what promises to be a fun event, please email us at mycspptsoboard@googlegroups.com and complete the CHAPERONE/VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ONLINE by December 8, 2017.
You can access this form on the AACPS website under the tab labeled Families.

Sincerely,
Your CSP-PTSO

On January 26, Step Afrika will be performing at CSP! The D.C. based dance group travels around the world performing traditional African dances and Step. Students will participate in an interactive assembly.

This will have an in house field trip fee of $3 to help cover the costs. All students who attend must pay fee.

Thank you for supporting the ARTS!

Rachel Pratt

Great News! FLynn O'Hara has sent over the new fliers for next school year. I know it is a bit early, but for those of you who like to budget items in advance, you can look over the fliers and prepare for next year.

Keep in mind all orders must be placed by August 1 to guarantee delivery by the start of school next year.

If you have any questions, you can contact them directly.

Attachment(s)

Angie Obrien Principal's Secretary

High School Parents,

There will be a fall sports banquet to celebrate the end of fall sports on Saturday, December 16 from 6:00 - 8:00pm.

Please contact Coach Johnson with any questions.

Angie Obrien Principal's Secretary

Tuesday, December 5 - 6:30pm

Tuesday, January 23 - 6:00pm

Tuesday, February 27 - 6:30pm

Tuesday, March 27 - 6:00pm

Tuesday, April 24 - 6:30pm

Tuesday, May 22 - 6:00pm

Angie Obrien Principal's Secretary

Greetings 7th grade parents! Before holiday break, 7th graders will be reading A Christmas Carol as part of our class. We plan on showing the movie to the entire 7th grade on 12/21 as a behavior reward and learning experience.

Students with a detention during this time frame will not be permitted to participate.

We will be "selling" concessions for tiger tickets at this event! We are in need of movie style concessions to sell for our students. Donations can be brought to either Ms. Bulisco or Ms. Zambito or the front desk.

Thank you in advance for the help!

Luann Bulisco and Gina Zambito

Time to clean house and send in donations. I will be collecting gently used items along with all the REGIFTABLE new items that are laying around the house. These items will be used at the holiday shop that will be open for students to purchase gifts the week before the December break. All money raised will go towards our in house artist residency.

Send in like new items for the young and old to Mrs. Pratt. I will be collecting items now till December 15.

THANK YOU!!!

Rachel Pratt

The art room would love to have your old magazines. Please be mindful of the content. National Geographic has great colors for collage.

THANK YOU!!!

Rachel Pratt

Here at CSP, we strive for excellence and what better way than to become involved today. We need volunteers to sign up for committees. We have plans to support many exciting events this year. The PTSO is a team effort in which we cannot succeed on our own.

Please come and join us by signing up online at
https://goo.gl/forms/2WmKaQ49TvCYr5vT2

Sincerely,
Your PTSO

CSP Stem Fair
Dear Fellow Pioneer of Science,

I would like to cordially invite you to the Science Fair at our School in Hanover MD. With all the support from the scientific community this memorable event will be a huge success.

Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School(CSP) is a unique school that is proud of its large and diverse student body which are selected from a lottery based system. In partnership with students, parents, and the community, CSP provides a rigorous and quality education for middle and high school students with a special focus on science, math, and technology. By incorporating math and technology in the classroom and encouraging students to participate in an informational society, CSP students have the skills and experience to advance and excel in higher education and the workforce.

As you know, there are many science-influenced basic skills expected by employers. Our students will have to make tough decisions that no other generation has encountered and will be influenced by their understanding of emerging science and technology. Science Fairs involve the integration of Science with Technology and Engineering, which will require them to apply these skills to a topic of interest to them. A Science Fair is an essential key to understanding the scientific method and completing, therefore, have a better understanding of Science.

On Saturday, December 16, 2017 ( Snow date 12/22/17 After School hours) our hard working students will present their projects. This memorable event is expected to have around 200 projects. We are in great need of dedicated members who would like to share their enthusiasm for science by volunteering to be a judge in our Science Fair. Prior judging experience is not required; a brief judging session will be given prior to the actual judging. In appreciation of your time, breakfast, lunch, and a certificate for your sacrifice of time will be given. We anticipate the need for a minimum of 50 judges. If you know anyone else who would also be interested in helping with judging, please relay this information.

This will be a great opportunity for you to see what our school is about and to meet all the exemplary students. If you are interested in helping young students develop as future scientists and reach their full potential, please contact me immediately. We look forward to making your acquaintance. A schedule of the day is provided for your convenience.

Best regards,

Ashish Vadalia
Science Department Chair
Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School
7321 Parkway Drive South
Hanover, MD 21076
Phone: (443) 757-5277
Phone Cell: (301) 646-9038
e-mail: avadalia@mycsp.org

Thank you to all the students and staff who bought Chick-Fil-A sandwiches after school on November 14th. We were sold out in minutes! Our next after school Chick-Fil-A sandwich fundraiser will be Tuesday December 19th. Pre-order with Ms. Gomaa to guarantee getting your sandwiches! Students can pre-order in the media center in morning before the morning bell or during lunch time (with a media center lunch pass from the lunch monitors).

Mona Gomaa

Thank you to the lovely families who donated games, puzzles and books to our media center. No names were left on the donated items, so please contact me at mgomaa@mycsp.org so I can personally thank you!!!

Thank you to Ms. Nelsen for the magazine donations. We really appreciate it!!!

Mona Gomaa

The Media Center received an amazing amount of donations this year so far. Thank you parents, students and staff for thinking of us. We really appreciate it!!!

Thank you to Ms. June, our school guidance secretary for the donations of fabric. They will be used for our upcoming December maker space project.

Thank you to Ms. Zimmerman for also donating fabric for our maker space project. Those were used for our previous tote bag activity.

Thank you to Ms. Nelsen for the magazine donations to add to our collection.

Thank you to the lovely families who donated games, puzzles and books to our media center. No names were left on the donated items, so please contact me at mgomaa@mycsp.org so I can personally thank you!!!

Mona Gomaa

Hello CSP family,

Thanks for supporting our SaveAround Coupon book fundraiser, unfortunately we did not reach our goal. We will try again next year. If you still have books or money out please return as soon as possible.

Thanks for your support!!!

Warmest Regards,
CSP-PTSO