Summer is approaching. If you are searching for a program for your child consistent with educational, informal and entertaining activities, then CLF Summer DAY CAMP Program is the right solution for you! CLF will provide a variety of programs available to all Elementary and Middle school students during June 25th-July 20th.

These programs include Basketball Academy by BBA, STEAM Classes (Robotics/Lego, Interactive Science, Computer Programming), Recess, and Lunch. This is a great opportunity for students to be engaged and gain skills over the summer.

Summer DAY CAMP program is only available for Elementary and Middle school students and will be held at LAUREL and UPPER MARLBORO locations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, SCHEDULE, FEE & REGISTRATION
go to https://www.clfadvancedstudies.org/summer

Cihan Bicer
CLF Student Activities Director

YOU ASKED CLF DELIVERS! THESE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ARE EXCLUSIVE TO OUR CLF SCHOOLS STUDENTS! The Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF) will offer a variety of programs aimed at helping students further develop social skills while improving academic performance. The following exclusive courses are made available ONLY to CLF schools’ students. Students will take an assessment test and upon completion, satisfied students will receive a certificate from CLF. Spring semester classes will start on Saturday, April 7th. All courses are 8 week-long and the total cost per class is $200.    Music Appreciation by Nicole Bradley on Saturdays, 11:00am-1:00pm @ CSP, Hanover MD    Dramatic Art by Agatha Francis Seton on Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00pm @ CMIT South, Upper Marlboro MD    Exploring STEAM by Benora McCain & Amina Ahmed on Saturdays, 1:00-3:00pm @ CMIT Elementary, Laurel MD    Advanced Technology Applications by Moses Olubo on Fridays, 4:00-6:00pm @ CMIT South, Upper Marlboro MD   Intro to Animation & Voice Over by Kyle Sutherland on Saturdays, 11:00am-1:00pm @ CMIT South, Upper Marlboro   Interactive Programming Web Development on Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm @ CLF, Laurel MD For course description, locations, eligible grade levels, and REGISTRATION visit our website, www.clfadvancedstudies.org/ascp Follow us on https://twitter.com/CLFAdvanced to see recent updates! Any question, feel free to reach me at cbicer@clfmd.org

Cihan Bicer
CLF Student Activities Director

Together, your Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation and the Belucci Basketball Academy announces a partnership to deliver joint solutions designed to improve students' basketball skills. Bellucci Basketball Academy, or BBA, is the only basketball training in Syracuse & Maryland that applies techniques used by professional athletes across the country. At BBA, we train basketball fundamentals like shooting, dribbling, and defense and then advance those concepts to include improving speed & agility, reading defenses, and reacting to the play on the court.
BBA also specializes in character development BBA is committed to these 3 core values:
BBA trained athletes recognize they cannot be successful on their own.
BBA trained athletes take responsibility for their choices.
BBA trained athletes never quit.

At BBA we look forward to sharing our professional experience and secrets of the trade with the goal of developing athletes to their fullest potential. Our programs build confidence, self-esteem, and a wide-ranging skill set that transcend the court and will be beneficial throughout life.


6th-9th grader, for CSP, April 10-May 29, Tuesday 3:00-4:15 pm, @CSP GYM, $130


To register the program go to www.clfadvancedstudies.org/basketball

Cihan Bicer
CLF Student Activities Director

We want YOU to be on our PTSO team!!!!

Our fearless team’s term ends this school year. We’re looking for creative problem solvers, decision makers, a record keeper, a number cruncher.

That’s right, if you fit any of these descriptions for president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer, send us a brief biography.

Elections will take place on April 25, 2018. The positions do not start until June 2018. Our goal is to make this a smooth transition.

Together we achieve more!!!

Please submit to mycspptsoboard@googlegroups.com, if you have any questions please contact Dee Phifer at dphifer@mycsp.org.

Sincerely,
Your CSP-PTSO Team

Please see the following flier with details about an after school leadership program.

Attachment(s)

Angie Obrien Principal's Secretary

Please note that CSP will be closed on May 29 for the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2018!!

Even though school is closed for all students, the juniors in National Honor Society are expected to be present at the graduation. This is one of their service projects.

Angie Obrien Principal's Secretary

The last day of the 3rd marking period will be Thursday, April 12. All students will receive their report cards on Friday, April 20.

Angie Obrien Principal's Secretary

The following dates are when Saturday detention will be held:
April 7 and 21
May 19

Angie Obrien Principal's Secretary

Parents / Guardians,

We are continuing our dress down day fundraisers to help after school clubs earn a little extra money for items they need to purchase. The cost of the dress down for seniors will be 5 Tiger Tickets plus $2.00. The cost of dress down for grades 6-11 will be 10 Tiger Tickets plus $2.00.
The dates of dress down days and clubs benefiting each are listed below.

Club Name Date
Bocce 4/6/2018

Angie Obrien Principal's Secretary

If you and your child are interested in finding more about the admission requirements for the United States Military Service Academies; and your child is in the 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade, check out this great opportunity! Please see attachment for all of the details.

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Mary Beth Shepherd -School Counselor

Hello, CSP families!

Earthfest 2018 is scheduled to take place on June 1. To make this a great event for all, we are asking for donations and volunteers! A list of needed donations, including carnival games, supplies, and vending items, will be released in the next newsletter. Please contact Ms. Zambito if you are interested in volunteering.

Thank you!

Ms. Regina Zambito
rzambito@mycsp.org

Today’s libraries lead their communities and transform lives every day. From education to job resources to lifelong learning, your library provides access to the programming and services you need to you reach your potential and grow as a leader. National Library Week is April 8-14—visit CSP's media center, or your local public library today. Also, please visit ILoveLibraries.org for additional information.

Mona Gomaa

The Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2018 will take place on Tuesday, May 29 at Meade High School.

The event will start at 6:00 pm

More details to follow

Angie Obrien Principal's Secretary

Junior class - The date for your senior pictures has just been announced. Pictures will be taken on July 31, 2018. As the date gets closer, you will receive a flier in the mail with your appointment time.

Angie Obrien Principal's Secretary

On Friday, March 23, seventeen of our CSP students were honored for the STAR Quality of “Caring.” The students were nominated by their teachers with the criteria of being kind and compassionate, showing that they care about others, expressing gratitude, forgiving others, and helping people in need.

Congratulations to the following STAR students, we are very proud of you!

Menna Bakhit
Sophia Hendricks
Chelsea Anzueto
Nicole McCoy
Irene Arthur
Adamaris Vargas-Nieves
Darsana Alagarsamy
Mackenzie Hamilton
Leyton Calzado
Noelle Caddeo
Despina Lurz
Ja-Nyah Washington
Oumarr Bah
Mustafa Topcu
Dylan Splain
Isako Dreisbaugh
An Nguyen

Mary Beth Shepherd -School Counselor

If your child will be transferring or withdrawing from CSP, please let me know about a week or two before the end of school. If known at the time, please give me the name and address of the new school they will be attending. I will need time to prepare their transfer packet.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.

jcalvert@mycsp.org

June Calvert

Just a friendly reminder...Due to sports physicals, vacations, etc., it may not be easy to get an appointment to make sure your child is up to date on their immunizations. As summer approaches and the new school year is nearing upon us, I would like to remind parents to bring me their child's update immunization record as they receive the MCV4 and tdap shots.
Students entering the 7th grade next year must provide this information so they can begin the school year on time.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.

jcalvert@mycsp.org

June Calvert

If your child is absent from school, late to school, or leaving early, the note needs to be turned in within 3 school days.

Please be sure to include the following required information:
1. Student First and Last Name
2. Date of the note and dates of the absence / tardiness / early dismissal
3. Reason
4. Grade level

Angie Obrien Principal's Secretary

Parents and Guardians,

Yearbook is now accepting photos and messages for the senior dedication (half) pages in the yearbook. This year, there will be no cost for senior dedications. Please use this form to upload your photos and messages by April 19 . If you have any questions or concerns please contact yearbook@mycsp.org.

Thank you,

The CSP Yearbook Team

https://goo.gl/forms/u68WaI919tSY1MAm2

Matthew Cowan

Starting April 16th (4th marking period) my help day will be Monday.
Thank you for your flexibility.

Yasmin Beazer-Barclay

Tuesday, April 24 - 6:30pm

Tuesday, May 22 - 6:00pm

Tuesday, June 12 - 6:30pm

Angie Obrien Principal's Secretary

The CSP Community Service Club is now collecting donations for BARCS, Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter. Let's come together to help animals in need! High need items include blankets, cat and dog toys, brushes, nylon buckle collars, and toothbrushes, including many other items. Check out the BARCS website or see Ms. Zambito for other items you can donate. As always, monetary donations are welcomed! Please help animals, like my Megatron, have a happy, safe and comfortable stay!

https://barcs.org/donate/#our-wish-list

Ms. Regina Zambito
rzambito@mycsp.org