On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, your child will bring home a Federal Impact Aid Survey form. Please assist us by filling out the information requested on the form and Secondary Schools – return it to Anne Arundel County Public Schools in the self-addressed, stamped envelope provided. The U.S. Department of Education allows a multiple child form. AACPS has designed a form that will allow two children’s names for your convenience. Should you have more than two children, please utilize a second form that you can either obtain from the school or download from the AACPS website at www.aacps.org. Also, please note that the complete address of the Parent/Guardian’s Employer if they work on Federal Property, the complete address of the Federal Property on which they work, and each survey form must be signed and dated by the Parent/Guardian. The Federal Impact Aid Survey form for 2019-2020 will be available to download on September 30, 2019. We will also be using our Connect-Ed Automated Telephone Notification System to remind everyone about the significance of completing and returning this survey. The school system receives approximately $2 million in funding from the Federal government in support of our children after the forms are processed. Thank you in advance for your support and assistance. Should you have any questions regarding this information, please call Angie Smack in the Finance Office at 410-222-5200.

Angie O'Brien

We are excited to announce that it is time to sign up for after school clubs.  Students need to make selections for clubs through the registration link http://mycsp.org/after-school-clubs-4/.  The deadline to make selections is Tuesday, October 1 by 3:00pm.  The first day for clubs will be Monday, October 7 and the last day for clubs will be Friday, May 15.  Students that participate in clubs will report to the club at the start time of 2:55pm and dismiss to the gym lobby at the end time of 3:55pm.  Parents must pick up students by 4:00 pm on club days.  There are no clubs on 2 hour early dismissal days. The following is a list of clubs being offered this year. Middle School Club list: Middle School Robotics (Monday) RUBIK'S CUBE (Monday) ELA Enrichment/ Spelling Bee  (Tuesday) Middle school athletics club (Tuesday) Mrs. Valencia Math Enrichment  (Tuesday) Crochet Club (Tuesday) Run Club  (Tuesday) Middle School Science Olympiad (Thursday) Mrs. Valencia 6th Grade Math Enrichment  (Thursday) National Science Bowl (Tuesday) Multi-cultural Club (Thursday) Geometry Arts and Help Club (Friday) High School Club list RUBIK'S CUBE (Monday) Science National Honor Society (Monday) MDOT Bridge Builder Club  (Monday) HS SeaPerch Club (Monday) Archery Club (Monday) High School Robotics (Monday-Thursday) ELA Enrichment/ Spelling Bee (Tuesday) Run Club (Tuesday) HS Medical Science (Tuesday) Crochet Club (Tuesday) High School Science Olympiad (Tuesday) Multi-cultural Club (Thursday) Geometry Arts and Help Club (Friday)

Angie O'Brien

2020 - 2021 Application Opens: Monday, October 14 Closes: at NOON on Tuesday, November 26 All students that do not currently attend CSP, but wish to in the 2020-2021 school year must submit an application online during the dates listed above. This includes SIBLINGS of currently enrolled CSP students. If you do not submit an application on time, you will be placed at the bottom of the waiting list. The application can found on the AACPS website by following this path: go to www.aacps.org click on Schools tab click on Charter / Contract Schools (located on the right side of the page under Resources) Scroll to the bottom of the page to start the application (it won't be active until October 14) We will have a link on our website to the application, but if for some reason it doesn't work, you can always go directly to it through AACPS. Open House Events: Monday, October 21 from 6:00 - 7:00pm Monday, November 11 from 6:00 - 7:00pm If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Angie O'Brien

The first of upcoming events sponsored by CLF will be #CLFCultureFEST coming November 2, 2019 from 12:00PM-5:00PM here in Laurel, MD. (graphic attached) CultureFEST is a family-friendly festival packed with delicious food, games, live music, dance, and more. This event is a celebration of our STEAMazing schools, programs, student talent & diverse cultures without any competition component. Come support student talent, come laugh & play games; come to celebrate culture as we truly hope you & your family will join us for community, unity, friendship, and fun at this year’s CultureFEST on Saturday, Nov. 2. 2019 from 12:00PM-5:00PM. BREAKING NEWS: We are THRILLED that the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has committed to a TRAC/RIDES booth at BOTH our Annual CLF CultureFEST on Nov. 2, 2019 and our Annual CLF MakerFEST on May 2, 2020! Come out and learn more about "Roadways Into Developing Elementary Students" [RIDES Program] and/or the nextgen competition component for upper MS & HS students, "TRanportation And Civil engineering" [TRAC Program] sponsored nationally by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). There are too many ways to enjoy the 7th Annual CultureFEST to list here, so please check out the survey mentioned in the CultureFEST graphic attached. The first 100 completed surveys are entered into a prize sweepstakes for this year's cool CLF swag giveaway! Vendor space is available. Free for school clubs, extracurriculars, and any staff and parents will also receive a 50% discount (limited space). Sign up while space is still available! Thank you in advance for performing, volunteering, donating and/or simply being our guest at this year's 7th Annual CLFCultureFEST on November 2, 2019 from 12:00PM-5:00PM in Laurel! PHILANTHROPISTS: for assistance with vendor space, sponsorship, employer/work matching donations, etc. for our non-profit foundation, our schools, &/or events like CultureFEST, please refer interested parties to our Office of Community Partnerships. We would be humbled to assist.

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Angie O'Brien

For the first time ever, CSP is hosting a Banned and Challenged Books Week Celebration!!! Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular. Each grade level will have a developmentally appropriate lesson dealing with banned books during the week. This week especially, we encourage students to read a challenged book or read about challenged books (with parent's permission, of course!) And on Friday we will culminate the week in a Banned Books Read Out where students can show their support for intellectual freedom and open access to information by reading a banned book! For more information visit https://bannedbooksweek.org/about/ Questions? Email Ms. Bulisco, English Department Chairperson at lbulisco@mycsp.org

Ms. Bulisco and the English Department

Parents, If your child is part of one of the fall sports athletic teams, the picture day is scheduled for Monday, September 23. The coach should have communicated what time each team will be photographed. If you have questions, please contact the coach.

Angie O'Brien

The CSP Board meeting date was changed from Thursday, September 12, to Tuesday, September 24. Location - CSP Large Conference Room Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Angie O'Brien

Parents / guardians, For the first time ever, CSP will be celebrating Banned Books Week. English classes will be discussing the book challenge process, why books are commonly challenged, why that's not a good thing, and how censorship can affect society. On Friday September 27th, we will host a Banned Books Read Out in which all students may participate with parent's permission. Parents and little siblings are welcome to join. Contact Ms. Bulisco at lbulisco@mycsp.org to arrange joining the read out. To learn more visit https://bannedbooksweek.org

Angie O'Brien

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 30, in observance of Rosh Hashanah. Normal school hours will resume on Tuesday, October 1.

Angie O'Brien

Seniors and senior parents, do you have questions about how to pay for college? Plan to join CSP on Tuesday, October 1, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. as we welcome Mr. Joseph Light, a financial aid representative from AACC, who will guide you through the many ways to pay for college. Mr. Light will discuss grants, scholarships and loans, as well as other opportunities to pay for college. Please RSVP in Naviance for the event. Balfour representative, Mr. Mahoney, will kick-off the event at 6:00 pm sharp with all the information you need to order your child's cap and gown, and graduation announcements. He will only speak for about 10 minutes, so please arrive on time.

Angie O'Brien

Parents, Our Balfour representative, Mr. Mahoney, will come out and visit 11th graders during their lunch times on Tuesday, October 1. He will share some information with the students and give them a packet and order form to bring home to their parents. Mr. Mahoney will return during lunch times on Monday, October 7 and Tuesday, October 8, to collect order forms from those students that wish to purchase a class ring. If for some reason, your child is absent from school on October 1, please have them stop by my office and I can give them the packet to bring home. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me.

Angie O'Brien

Picture Day is taking place on Thursday, October 3 for grades 6-11. The required uniform for picture day is the white Oxford shirt and tie. Students not adhering to this uniform will not be photographed. The make-up date is set for Friday, November 15.

Angie O'Brien

Seniors and senior parents, need help completing the FAFSA form? Plan to join CSP on Tuesday, October 8, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. as we welcome a financial aid representative from AACC who will guide you through completing the FAFSA form. Please RSVP in Navaince for the event.

Angie O'Brien

The 10th grade class dues deadline is Thursday, October 10. The cost is $25. Please submit the payment to Ms. Carre. Her office is located directly behind the front desk.

Angie O'Brien

CSP will administer the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, to 11th-grade students. PSAT/NMSQT establishes a baseline for college and career readiness. The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test administered by the College Board and co-sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in the United States. Approximately 3.5 million students take the PSAT/NMSQT each year. The cost of the test is covered by CSP Our school will be closed for all other students on October 16, 2019. Parents of 11th-grade students will need to provide transportation to and from CSP on October 16. No transportation will be provided by CSP. Test day October 16, 2019 schedule: Time 8:15 am Drop off 12:15 pm Pick up Drop off and Pick up Location: Cafeteria

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Tayfun Yagar

The 11th grade class dues deadline is Thursday, October 10. The cost is $35. Please submit the payment to Ms. Carre. Her office is located directly behind the front desk.

Angie O'Brien

Parents, Unity Day is Wednesday, October 23. Students are asked to wear an orange shirt in support of Unity Day. The shirt must be all orange.

Angie O'Brien

Try-Outs for NEW or SIXTH grade students for the competitive math team will be held Monday, Oct. 23rd at 7:15 am in room 115. Permission slips for try outs can be obtained from Mrs. Messer in room 115. Try-outs will consist of a mathematics assessment. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Messer at kmesser@mycsp.org

Kerri Messer

Chesapeake Science Point will have its Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 26th, 7-9 pm. Theme will be voted on via a Google Form. Students should be on the lookout for the poll to vote. Prices and ticket sales will be announced towards the beginning of October.

Questions? Seek out Ms. Bradley (nbradley@mycsp.org) in room 107!

After a brief hiatus, we are bringing back Literary Pumpkin Night at CSP on October 29th from 6-8 pm. All students are required to participate in Literary Pumpkin Night by creating an artistic piece listed in the instructions. Students will go over the project with their teachers in class next week. Instructions are attached. Please consider joining us that night to celebrate fall, reading, literature, and all of the talent our students have! There will be games, voting for the best projects, crafts, and lots and lots of FUN! Questions or want to help? Email Ms. Bulisco at lbulisco@mycsp.org

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Ms. Bulisco and the English Department

The 12th grade class dues deadline is Thursday, October 10. The cost is $45. Please submit the payment to Ms. Carre. Her office is located directly behind the front desk.

Angie O'Brien

Parents, Thank you to all that attended the High School Back-to-School Night event last week. We had an awesome turnout and it was great to see so much parental support. We would love it if you could take a few moments to answer a few questions about your experience. We value your feedback. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JYEPNKdDr2kt1GtAsUvrxdTK4m3Wtv0E39rqcwCo1tI/edit?ts=5d84e70b Thanks in advance

Angie O'Brien

Parents, We had a fantastic turnout for Back-to-School Night. Thank you to all that attended. We are always looking for ways to improve and grow within the CSP community, so please take a moment to fill out this survey by answering a few short questions based on your experience. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FgUN4R3ed7XgrbaAG-0HH3jrfkzZ1iAasMDXMdYzNvo/edit?ts=5d84e643 As always, thank you for your continued support!

Angie O'Brien

Congratulations to our first Positive Behavior Referral Recipients 6th Grade Kori Doyle 7th Grade Ciandre Smith 8th Grade Edward Jones Keep up the great work!

Thank you! PBIS Team

Just a reminder if you should move, you will need to contact me with your new address. I will then send a new registration form home that needs to be completed for each student, signed an returned along with a list of required documents. I will make the change at that time. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thanks, June

June Calvert

Hello, We had some issues with Parent Portal but I'm happy to let you know that I will begin sending your log in information on Monday. I apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks, June

June Calvert

Parents of 6th and 7th grade students. I have asked the students to bring a 3-subject notebook to class as described on the syllabus. This is to help them stay organized with note taking and to always be prepared in class. Please help promote the success of your students by encouraging them to bring the notebook to class and to use the 3-subject notebook effectively in class. Thank you. Ms Conley 6th/7th grade Social Studies.

Ashley Conley

Parents, As you are aware, we do not have a set pattern for Fridays. It appears like they rotate, but actually sometimes there are two even three Fridays in a row that are A days. We do this to make sure there are an even number of A and B days in each quarter. I have attached a copy of the Friday A/B schedule.

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Angie O'Brien

AM Drop-Off - All students will be dropped off via the main car loop to the back of the school. Students will remain in their car until they reach the designated drop-off zone, marked by white stripes and cones. Please pull all the way up to the front of the zone in order to accommodate as many cars as possible. Doors to the school open at 8:00AM. This time is not changed for weather conditions, so please dress and prepare accordingly. Back doors close at 8:15AM. Students arriving after 8:15AM should use the front doors. Students will be marked tardy if they are not in class by 8:20AM. If you need to visit the school for any reason before school opens, please do not park in the spaces closest to the gym sidewalk, or the spaces next to the fence on the gym side. Buses use the gym loop for AM drop-off and need extra room for maneuvering. PM Pick-up High School- If you only pick-up High School students, please use the gym-side mini car loop. Follow the arrows, entering from the side gate. PM Pick-up Middle School- If your car pool contains any middle schoolers use the main (back) car loop. All main loop car riders should report directly to the cafeteria after school. (Middle schoolers and accompanying HS students) Sit quietly and pay attention. Listen for your number to be called. Proceed outside to the loop when your number is called.

Traffic Safety

Please click the link below to view the 8th Grade Bulletin from the 8th Grade Interdisciplinary Team. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gFs_HPJnoJY-gF0mMvr3jQiXQNL3Jf1PXFPEPlCfF2U/edit?usp=sharing

Questions? Seek out Ms. Bradley (nbradley@mycsp.org) in room 107!

I enjoyed meeting many of you at Back to School Night. Please consult the "Classwork" link on our Google classroom site, for ALL resources and due dates. Yes...homework is due EVERY FRIDAY!

Janette Morandin

We are moving towards our 2nd unit that covers function families and their attributes.

Lee Hagan

Happening again this year, Ms. Bradley will be offering Scholastic Book Club Orders. Scholastic Book Club orders for September are due before 8 pm on Monday, September 30th. Books will be available for the students about a week later passed out in class. To order go to https://clubs.scholastic.com/home Register and enter the code "RFN99" Purchase and Pay Online

Questions? Seek out Ms. Bradley (nbradley@mycsp.org) in room 107!

We hope your new school year is off to a great start! Do you enjoy sewing or interested in learning how to sew? Monday October 14th: Make a pillow sham! Bring your own fabric or use some from our media center collection! After school from 3-4pm in the media center. Sign up with Ms. Gomaa in the media center-----Limited spaces available. Questions? Donations? See Ms. Gomaa or email at mgomaa@mycsp.org Picture courtesy of Amazon.com

Mona Gomaa

The 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards opened for submissions on September 12, 2019! You can now create an account and upload your work. Submission deadlines vary by region. Eligibility: Public, private, or home-school students in the U.S., Canada, or American schools in the rest of the world enrolled in grades 7–12 (ages 13 and up) are eligible to participate in the Scholastic Awards. For more information: https://www.artandwriting.org/what-we-do/the-awards/how-to-enter/

Mona Gomaa

Interested in joining a Book Club? Please see Ms. Gomaa in the media center or fill out the following quick survey. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oATstehPTHvRaVmFn5vnA0zDAmdvSDlmZE0GsMXtRRc/edit Picture courtesy of http://www.elkocountylibrary.org

Mona Gomaa

Students interested in going to the media center during lunch? Need to use a computer? Want to read a book? You have the opportunity to get lunch passes for the media center in the morning before the 8:20am bell and/or from lunch monitors in the cafeteria. Unfortunately, we do not always have a staff member available during lunch in the media to supervise. The lunch periods that are available will be posted daily on the small white board on the wall outside the media center---this will change daily depending on staff availability. ***YOU MUST EAT LUNCH in the cafeteria before coming down to the media center. Only seniors are allowed to eat in the media center during lunch (at the round tables) as long as they clean up afterwards. Questions? See Ms. Gomaa or email mgomaa@mycsp.org Picture courtesy of Pinterest

Mona Gomaa

Ger your CSP Athletic Spirit Wear for our School Spirit Days and for P.E. Class! School Spirit Days are the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. On these days. students can wear CSP Athletic clothing free of charge! Forms are also available at the front desk. Check out the shop details below. OUR SHOP DETAILS - Shop Now: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/XDQYcs6JBE - Store Open Until September 27, 2019

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Mr. Smith

Thank you to the parents that have reached out and donated supplies to the classroom. If anyone else would like donate supplies please see my Amazon wishlist. There are many different things on the list from materials to resources to exciting new books for students to read. https://tinyurl.com/KHoodAmazon

Mr. Hood

Teachers spend a lot of time and money to make students' educational experiences the best it can be. However, sometimes the expense can be much, but that's where you can help! Please consider visiting this hyperlink to Amazon and purchasing items on this list that will be donated to the 8th grade ELA and CSP's student leadership. All help is greatly appreciated! Hyperlink to Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/9ACI7N7CPXY3?ref_=wl_share

Questions? Seek out Ms. Bradley (nbradley@mycsp.org) in room 107!

Community Service club will be painting the walls. Do you have cans of colored paint that just sit on a shelf and collect dust? Send them into the art room and we will use them for murals.

Rachel Pratt

CSP PTSO will be participating in the Box Tops for Education™ program. Clipping Box Tops is an easy way for you to help our school buy what it needs. · When people throw away their unclipped Box Tops, it’s like they are throwing away money. · When families and schools work together to collect Box Tops and send them in, the money adds up fast! For more information on Box Tops, including a list of participating products, go to www.BTFE.com. Be sure to sign up as a member (it’s free!) so you can check out our school’s earnings details and get access to coupons, recipes, bonus offers and extra ways for our school to earn. Did you know Box Tops expire? Yes, they do! The next award submissions need to be postmarked by NOVEMBER 1st, so please send your box tops in by OCTOBER 22TH. Please don’t send in expired box tops, they will be discarded because Box Tops DOES NOT accept expired dates. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the PTSO at mycspptsoboard@googlegroups.com. We’re here to help make our school’s fundraiser programs a huge success this year.

We are better together! CSP-PTSO

CSP-PTSO Is Happy To Announce Our Smile.Amazon Account CSP Family, We are very excited to announce that there is another way to contribute to the PTSO via a channel that we all use daily which is Amazon. The way this works is very simple. Basically, go to www.smile.amazon.com and login with your normal login and select Chesapeake Science Point PTSO. Once this is done you should see the page above and every time a purchase is made Amazon will contribute a certain percentage of the total order. If there are any questions, please reach out to the PTSO board at mycspptsoboard@googlegroups.com and we will gladly answer any questions you may have. Once again thank you for your support and we look forward to making this a great year.

We are better together! CSP-PTSO

The Middle School Science Olympiad team is looking for 20 students who are interested in increasing their knowledge of STEM topics. You can choose from a variety of events. Some events you will learn about the topic while other events you will be building a machine. If you are interested, we will be meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you can only attend one day per week that will be fine. Looking forward to seeing you on October 8th.

Yasmin Beazer

Hello CSP Family! We've had a great start to the 2019-2020 School Year! Thank you to all of the CSP Family members who were able to make it to our Back-To-School Nights! We hope that you gained valuable information about your student's teacher and the goals they have for them! As a reminder, Parent Teacher Conferences are being held on October 15th for Middle and High School and October 16th for Middle School Only. A FAMILY ID registration letter will come home this weekend. All parents are required to complete the registration in order to participate in the conferences. So that we can meet the expectations and needs of you, our stakeholders, walk in and unscheduled appointments will not be honored. It is imperative that you sign up for the conference. We hope to see you all on one of the two conference days! If you have not already done so, please join our PTSO! With your support and participation, we can have the most effective and productive PTSO in Anne Arundel County!

Dwight Jefferson, Principal

As the school year begins, Ms. Bradley will need volunteers to chaperone for SGA/ StuCo Events as well as field trips. In order to chaperone these events, you need to have your background checks done with AACPS. For more information on chaperoning, please visit this website - https://www.aacps.org/chaperone

Questions? Seek out Ms. Bradley (nbradley@mycsp.org) in room 107!

Baltimore College Fair Trip for 12th and 11th-grade students Location: Baltimore Convention Center 1 W Pratt St Baltimore, MD 21201 Date: October 22, 2019, Tuesday Departure time: 9:00 am from CSP Lunch Time: 12:40 - 1:20 pm (Bus will stop at Arundel Mills food court for students to purchase and eat lunch together) Return time: 1:30 pm Maximum number of students: 45 Contact person: Mr. Yagar (tyagar@mycsp.org) Required documents: Field trip permission letter due date 10/17/2019 Cost: $ 15 for transportation due date 10/17/2019 Lunch: Bring your lunch or money for the food court Uniform: CSP School oxford shirt and tie Register: https://register.gotocollegefairs.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?StateName=Maryland Please print your barcode for trip day

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Tayfun Yagar