Dear parents / guardians, We have some important information to share about an upcoming event at our school. On Friday, December 6, we will be a conducting a Functional Security Exercise Drill mandated by the Office of School Security as part of our school system’s efforts to increase awareness and preparation in the event of an actual emergency. This drill will simulate an intruder into our building that will prompt a lockdown scenario in the school. There will be no weapons of any kind, simulated or otherwise, used in the drill. What will happen on Friday, December 6, is only a drill. Please do not be alarmed. This is only a drill, and there will be no actual emergency. We will be sending communication via email to parents before and after the drill to inform you of the status of the exercise. I wanted you to be aware of this so that you can discuss it with your child in a manner you deem most appropriate. If you choose to have such a conversation, please reassure your child that this is only a drill, and that there is no danger. Thank you, Principal Jefferson

Angie O'Brien

2020 - 2021 Application Opened: 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 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. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Angie O'Brien

All graduating students must participate in this event. Students will take a bus from CSP to Severna Park High School on Wednesday, May 20. All students must ride the bus. The bus will depart just after 10:00 am and return to CSP around 2:00 pm. Again, this is a mandatory rehearsal for all students graduating on stage.

Angie O'Brien

CSP will be closed on Friday, May 29 for the Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony.

Angie O'Brien

Great News! We've been informed that the Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 29. Time: 5:00 pm (guests may begin to enter building at 4:00 pm) Location: Severna Park High School SENIORS must arrive by 2:30 pm Graduation tickets will go on sale April 21.

Angie O'Brien

All students received their report cards today.

Angie O'Brien

Dress down day for all middles school students that attended Literary Pumpkin Night.

Angie O'Brien

All schools and offices will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from November 27-29

Angie O'Brien

All students may dress down on Tuesday, November 26.

Angie O'Brien

Congratulations to the following students for receiving a Positive Behavior Referral! 6th Grade Jack Warrick Juan Munoz 7th Grade Sasha Esbrand-Smith Brodie Graves Baylee Tornkvist 8th Grade Deon Darko Abdu Mahgoub Keep up the great work!

Thank you! PBIS Team

Hello, CSP is participating in the collection of new, unwrapped toys sponsored by the USMC Toys 4 Tots. There is a large box at the front desk waiting to be filled. If you're able, please donate to help those in need have a happier holiday. Thank you,

June Calvert

SCHOOL NEWS High School Class Dues Hello, Please see schedule below for paying your class dues. Please note that students who are not current with their class dues may be prohibited from attending events. 9th grade due by Sept. 23rd ($15.00) 10th grade due by October 4th ($25.00) 11th grade due by October 18th ($35.00 12th grade due by November 1st ($45.00) All financial obligations must be satisfied prior to graduation. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you, June June Calvert

June Calvert

Saturday School Dates: December 7 Saturday Detention Dates: December 7 Tuesday After School Detention: December 3 December 10

Angie O'Brien

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

Happening again this year, Ms. Bradley will be offering Scholastic Book Club Orders. Scholastic Book Club orders for November are due before 8 pm on Friday, November 29th. 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!

Seniors have one last chance to sit for the ACT and/or SAT prior to college admission deadlines. ACT - December 14th SAT - December 7th Most college applications require students to submit their SAT or ACT score, making taking the exam an absolute must. In addition to it being a requirement, colleges and universities receive thousands of applications every year. The scores on the SAT and ACT allow them to narrow down the playing field and make decisions on acceptance. In addition to college applications, SAT and ACT scores can be used to apply for scholarships. These are sometimes merit based scholarships, granted directly from the student's choice of college during the application process. Others may be from local, state, or regional programs where grades, academic achievements, and score affect eligibility. The CSP Counseling Department would like to stress the importance of taking the SAT and/or ACT more than once. Studies show that students typically receive a higher score the second time they sit for the test. It would be most beneficial to take the SAT and/or ACT your junior year, then again your senior year. If you receive free or reduced lunch, you qualify for a fee waiver. The counselors have them available in their offices. Please see attachment for all ACT & SAT registration dates and deadlines. Encourage your child to see his/her counselor if he/she needs assistance registering.

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CSP Counseling Department Mrs. Shepherd (mshepherd@mycsp.org) & Mrs. Siwicki (jsiwicki@mycsp.org) 443-757-5277

If your child was invited to take advantage of the Anne Arundel Community College course offering(s) here at Chesapeake Science Point, the Early College Access Program (ECAP) form is due to Mrs. Shepherd NO LATER than Monday, November 25th. Details on how to fill out and print the form: 1. If this is the first AACC class you have taken, then you need to apply to the college. Go to aacc.edu and click on Apply and Register. Complete that process. You will know when you’ve completed it correctly when you get a message saying that you were successful. 2. Go to aacps.org/ecap and click on Print Your Application. Print and sign this form and bring it to Mrs. Shepherd. For username, use your 6-digit lunch number. For password, use your date of birth: yyyymmdd. So, if my birthday is March 21, 1958, my password is 19580321. Have your parents sign the bottom. If you get an error message when you try to print this form, send Mrs. Shepherd an email so the problem can be resolved. 3. Fill out the Registration Form available outside of Mrs. Shepherd’s door and return to Mrs. Shepherd (fill out the top and sign the bottom, your counselor will fill in the rest if you don’t fill in the middle). 4. If you think you qualify because of your financial situation, fill out the ECAG form and send it directly to the college. They will send you a check for $200 if you are eligible. If you filled this out for a first semester class, you do not need to fill it out again. Available at https://www.aacc.edu/media/college/ecap/EarlyCollegeAccessGrant.pdf 5. By signing up for a class, you understand that CSP will pay for tuition, and that you are responsible for the rest of your bill and the cost of the textbook.

CSP Counseling Department Mrs. Shepherd (mshepherd@mycsp.org) & Mrs. Siwicki (jsiwicki@mycsp.org) 443-757-5277

“College in Maryland is free now?” Not quite. But the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship is a great way to attend a Maryland community college without taking loans. The Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship Program will be available for the 2020-2021 school year. The Promise Scholarship provides up to $5,000 in tuition assistance to help eligible students attend one of Maryland’s 16 public community colleges. As a “last dollar” scholarship, it covers any remaining tuition and mandatory fees after other grants and scholarships are applied. Recipients must complete their program and work full-time and pay Maryland income tax for one year for each year they received the Maryland Promise. If recipients fail to meet these requirements, the funds convert to a low-interest student loan. Initial awards are prioritized by the greatest financial need, but renewal awards will be prioritized over all others. Eligibility Criteria You’re eligible for the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship Program if you: -Graduated from high school or successfully completed a GED in Maryland less than two years ago -Earned an overall high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.3 or the equivalent -Are eligible for in-state tuition, as determined by the community college -Are enrolled in a public community college and are seeking an associate degree, approved certificate or registered apprenticeship.Complete at least 12 credits per semester at the community college -Have not been awarded another educational grant or scholarship that covers your full cost of attendance at the community college -Have an annual adjusted gross income of not more than:​​​​​$100,000 if you’re single or reside in a single-parent household or -$150,000 if you’re married or reside in a two-parent household​ -Have not already earned a bachelor’s or associate degree If you’re eligible, you only have to do two things to apply: 1. Submit the FAFSA (or MSFAA) by March 1, 2020 and list AACC or your local Maryland community college on the FAFSA/MSFAA. 2. Respond to follow-up requests for additional information from MHEC. More information is available from the Maryland Higher Education Commission. https://mhec.state.md.us/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_MDCommunityCollegePromiseScholarship.aspx

CSP Counseling Department Mrs. Shepherd (mshepherd@mycsp.org) & Mrs. Siwicki (jsiwicki@mycsp.org) 443-757-5277

Chesapeake Science Point Athletics Store is now open!. Check out the shop details below. OUR SHOP DETAILS - Shop Now: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/ruSxM3cEcj - Store Open From: November 18 - December 2, 2019

Mr. Smith

The Fall Athletics Awards Banquet will be held on Wednesday, December 11th @ 6:00 in the Chesapeake Science Point cafeteria. Please go to tinyurl.com/CSPbanquet to sign up! Hope to see our fall student athletes and families there!

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Mr. Smith

Chesapeake Science Point Athletics Store is now open! Check out the shop details below. OUR SHOP DETAILS - Shop Now: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/ruSxM3cEcj - Store Open From: November 18 - December 2, 2019

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!

Hello CSP family!! Are you a member of our CSP-PTSO? It's not too late!!! You ask what is PTSO? PTSO stands for Parent-Teacher-Student Organization, consisting of parents, teachers and students working together. Our PTSO is made up of several officers: Davette Phifer, President, Jennifer Blackwell, Dianna Davis, Vice Presidents, and Santha Cortes, Secretary, and William Hyman, Treasurer not to mention our wonderful school staff, students, and volunteers. Our primary objective as a PTSO is to provide our school with funds, programs, resources, and services that will enrich and maximize the education of every child and to benefit our school. To meet this important objective, we fundraise. Here are a few programs that we sponsor and/or support: HS Homecoming, School annual Fall & Spring Book Fairs, MS Dances, Harvest for the Hungry, Teacher & Staff Appreciation, Star Student Lunch, Earth Day, and various other events Please complete the attached form and return to Ms. Phifer at school. Join in on all the exciting activities and events happening here at CSP!! An incentive will be awarded to the grade that has the most members by December 13, 2019. Special Note: December 12, 2019 is a close meeting. This meeting is for officers only. We will see everyone on Jan. 9, 2020 @ 6:30

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We are better together! CSP-PTSO