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

On Wednesday, January 29th from 6-8 pm, CSP goes ice skating! High school SGA and middle school StuCo will be hosting a fundraiser at Glen Burnie Ice Skating Rink located at 103 Crain Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21061. Purchase tickets at the rink and make sure you mention CSP - SGA and StuCo will make 50% of profits. Each grade level SGA will also be selling concessions! Come out and enjoy the half-day with all your friends! We'll see you at the rink!

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

Mr. Jefferson is giving all students free dress down day on January 28 and January 29 for working hard throughout the second marking period.

Angie O'Brien

Students will dismiss 2 hours early on January 28 and 29. School is closed for students on January 30. The 2nd marking period ends on January 29. The 3rd marking period begins on January 31.

Angie O'Brien

Congratulations to the following Middle school students for receiving a Positive Behavior Referral. Keep up the great work! 7th Grade Morgan Fields 8th Grade Beau Knisley

Thank you! PBIS Team

Parents / Guardians, This is just a friendly reminder that per AACPS rules, students are not permitted to bring in outside food to share with other students.  This includes items such as cupcakes to celebrate a birthday.  Please do not send in such items with your child. If you have any questions, please feel to contact me.

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

Parents, Just a friendly reminder that students should never come to school dressed in pajamas unless it Spirit Week and that is the theme of the day. No hoodies or ripped jeans are permitted on dress down days.

Angie O'Brien

We will continue to use Flynn O'Hara as our source for school uniforms for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. Please see the attached fliers for ordering and pricing information.

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Angie O'Brien

Hi CSP Parents, Please see below regarding details on Chesapeake Science Point's NO REPEAT policy. If you have questions and/or concerns regarding this matter, please reach out to your child's school counselor. CSP continues to provide a rigorous and quality education to all students. It has always been our goal to improve upon past practices, find new ways to engage students and make learning something students enjoy. We also believe that high school students need to put forth that same effort in order to become successful adults; therefore, CSP is Repeat Free. If a student receives an E in a required high school course, the class will have to be repeated in an alternate program such as summer school, evening school and twilight school. These programs are available for students to make up credits in courses that they were not successful in the first time; classes at CSP are for students taking them for original credit. If a student does not make up the failed class in one of these alternative programs, there is a chance that we will not be able to schedule the student for the classes required for graduation and the student will have to take classes at CSP for more than four years.

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

Please click the link below to view the 8th-grade bulletin from the 8th grade Interdisciplinary Team. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PGE1XySoUxaiMuOqPl4yRVzCoEVOXw76-WhxTMp86ng/edit?usp=sharing

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

We have a quarterly assessment this upcoming week. Be sure students complete the online HISTORICAL THINKING PRACTICE QUIZZES. There are 6 Cold season is here. We could really use some kleenex! Much appreciated. Please remind your students to behave respectfully and follow the behavior matrix.

Janette Morandin

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 Wednesday, January 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!

Attention AACC ECAP students: Attached, please see the list of textbooks needed for the AACC Spring 2020 ECAP classes here at CSP. The textbook(s) must be purchased prior to the first day of the AACC class. If you have any questions, please have your child see Mrs. Shepherd. Mary Beth Shepherd and Juliann Siwicki -School Counselors

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Mary Beth Shepherd -School Counselor

ATTENTION SENIORS! BELOW YOU WILL FIND A FANTASTIC SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY PRESENTED TO ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. Scholarship: The 2020 Annapolis (MD) Chapter of The Links County Wide Scholarship Eligibility: -Resident of Anne Arundel County, MD -High School senior at an Anne Arundel County, MD public school graduating in the academic year in which the scholarship is being announced -Must have attended an Anne Arundel County High School for at least two consecutive years -Must plan to attend an accredited two or four-year college or university, or career/vocational/technical school, as a full-time student (excludes Military Academies) -Minimum Cumulative GPA 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) -Involvement in School Activities -Involvement in Community Service -Essay Requirement (300-500 word essay on the following topic: If you had the ability to change a major problem in our society, what specific changes would you make in your community, school or home?) Due Date: MUST BE postmarked by March 16,2020 Attached you will find the application. PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY!

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

Attention AACC ECAP students: Please see the list of textbooks needed for the AACC Spring 2020 ECAP classes here at CSP. The textbook must be purchased prior to the first day of the AACC class. If you have any questions, please have your child see Mrs. Shepherd.

Mary Beth Shepherd and Juliann Siwicki -School Counselors

PARENTS – IF YOUR CHILD IS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING AN HBCU PLEASE ENCOURAGE HIM/HER TO ATTEND THE FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY LISTED BELOW! The 18th Annual Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU College Festival is being held on Saturday, January 25, at the National Harbor Gaylord. Students may schedule on-site interviews in advance for admission to college and scholarships. There will be a host of seminars including Financial Aid, Scholarship writing, and STEM to name a few. In 2019 this fair resulted in students receiving over $11M in scholarships! The Alfred Street Baptist Church has 72 schools registered to attend as well as music and vocal auditions. For additional details (list of schools, registration form) please click on the following link: Https://hbcufestival.event.alfredstreet.org/register/

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

Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs in the fine arts are six-week residential experiences that provide high school students with the opportunity to develop their skills in a conservatory or studio setting. Through the Pre-College program, high school students have access to this instruction and mentorship from full-time faculty members. Summer Pre-College program options in the fine arts include the following: Architecture: provides students architectural experience within the studio, supported by integrated coursework in analog drawing, digital media, seminars and workshops. Art: where students will hone their craft through challenging courses, critique, workshops, and portfolio development. Design: for students who would like to receive a foundation of Design skills through studio learning, lectures, and critiques. Drama: for students who would like to build their audition repertoire and portfolio with acclaimed faculty. Music: where students participate in a conservatory-style curriculum and experience life within a research university. For additional details on the program and eligibility requirements please visit: https://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/academic-programs/art.html#eligibility Students may apply for the program by clicking the following link: https://apply-precollege.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/apply/ If you have any questions, please contact: Bill Rodgers brodgers@cmu.edu

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

There are several opportunities this spring and summer to attend Historically Black College & University tours! Attached are PDF's with detailed information. The following schools are included on the tours: Alabama State University Spelman College Tuskegee University Clark Atlanta University Fisk University Talladega College Howard University Tennessee State University Registration information can be found by clicking on the following link: http://www.steppingintherightdirection.com/ If you would like to contact the program coordinator, please contact: nicole@steppingintherightdirection.com

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

JUNIOR CLASS! There are fantastic internship opportunities available for you through the Anne Arundel Internship Office. Please browse through the opportunities attached to discover exciting opportunities to intern at places like NASA, NIH, Johns Hopkins, The Maryland Zoo and more! These opportunities are in addition to the ones found on the AACPS Internship Portal. They are highly competitive and have their own application process and deadline. Clink on the links next to the logo to learn more about each opportunity. Read all of the requirements carefully before applying. Please see attachment for full details.

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

CSP Seniors & Parents, Your counseling team realizes making a final decision on where to go to college can be extremely stressful. Please be sure to reach out to your child's school counselor regarding any questions you may have. We found a terrific article breaking down information on student loans. We realize student loans are a major source of stress - it is extremely important to thoroughly understand how loans work, what type of loan you are taking out and information regarding interest rates. Check out this article for more information: https://financialaidking.com/grants-loans-scholarships/student-loan-survival-kit/ If this sparks questions for you, please contact your child's school counselor.

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

Attention all Middle School student: It is not too late to sign up for our Middle School Athletics Club. Our next practice is February 10th, which will be Indoor Soccer. Go to tinyurl.com/CSPmsac2020 to sign up! Listed are the upcoming Basketball and Volleyball dates as well. Hope to see you there!

Mr. Smith

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!

Keeping An Eye On Attendance Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success. As children grow older and more independent, families continue to play an important role in making sure students attend school regularly and on time. Did you know that students are considered chronically absent even if they only miss a day or two every few weeks? Parents: Talk to your children about the importance of going to school each day and make that the expectation. Help them maintain daily routines such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep. Do not let your child stay home unless they are truly sick with a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. When a student is absent, please send a written note to their teacher listing the date and reason for missing school. Students absent four days or more by the end of October are considered chronically absent. Parents may receive a phone call and/or letter regarding concerns and a conference may be scheduled. Attendance is an important life skill that will help your child graduate from college and keep a job. For more information or to get help for your child please contact your child's counselor or pupil personnel worker: Mary Beth Shepherd -School Counselor MS: Grades 7 & 8 High School: M-Z 443-757-5277 x318 Juliann Siwicki MS: Grade 6 High School: A-L 443-757-5277 x317 Michele Walters Pupil Personnel Worker Middle School and High School mwalters@aacps.org From - www.attendanceworks.org

Mary Beth Shepherd -School Counselor

Please see the attached PDF for the details to our upcoming trip to Philadelphia and Gettysburg. The field trip is limited to only 42 spots. We will use a google form to help facilitate the process due to the limited spots. They will be on a first come first serve basis. Student's must have the completed google form, permission slip, and deposit. We are also looking for ten chaperones to come with us. We would love to have you please let Ms. Motsco (smotsco@mycsp.org) know if you are interested. All Chaperones who attend an overnight field trip are responsible as follow per our board policy: One-on-one unsupervised or unrestricted access- a person having responsibility for a student while not in the direct continuous view of an AACPS employee. This does not include chaperones or volunteers who supervise groups of students (e.g. field trips to the zoo, museum, BSO performance). Fingerprint-supported background checks must be scheduled through the Fingerprinting Office at 410-222-5045. The Fingerprinting Office is located at the AACPS Central Office on Riva Road and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, during the school year. The cost of fingerprinting is $58.25 and it includes the commercial background check. Fingerprint-supported background checks for chaperones should be completed at least 3 weeks prior to the scheduled field trip. Each applicant requiring a fingerprint-supported background check is provided with a blue Fingerprint Verification Card. This card should be kept with the applicant while on school grounds and should be displayed to an administrator upon request. Each school should keep a running list of chaperones and volunteers that have been fingerprinted. All questions regarding this process, or to confirm the results of a fingerprint-supported background check should be directed to the Office of Investigations at 410-222-528

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Thank you! 8th Grade Team