ATTENTION ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS!!!! Are you smart? Do you love trivia and fun facts? Do your friends call you a walking encyclopedia? Do you know everything there is to know about everything??? If you answered “yes”, then the time to show the world your brain-power is now!

On Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at 6:30 pm, Chesapeake Science Point Middle School is hosting the 2016 National Geographic School Geography Bee. The winner of our School-wide Bee will complete a written test to be considered for advancement to the State Bee. State champions compete to advance to the National Bee, where they will vie for a $50,000 college scholarship, a trip a National park and $500 in cash.

If you are interested in participating, please sign up with your social studies teacher by Friday, January 22nd. Based on student interest, preliminary/qualifying rounds may take place ahead of time. Please see the National Geographic website and your teacher for advice on preparing. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee

Hope to see you there!

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Due to the inclement weather and snow clean up, CLF is postponing its upcoming STEM Fair to the following Saturday, February 6, 2016.
The place and times will remain the same; CMIT Elementary located at 6151 Chevy Chase Drive, Laurel MD between 10:00 am 12:00 pm.
Please arrange for your child to be drop off at CMIT Elementary by 9:30 and picked up by 12:15.Pizza and refreshments will be served shortly after the end of judging. The winners will be announced after the judging is complete on February 6th.
Hope you are enjoying the snow.

Yasmin Beazer-Barclay

Due to inclement weather, we had to re-schedule the middle school information session.

The new date is Thursday, February 4th from 6:00 - 6:30 pm.

If you want to learn more about the changes happening in the middle school program for next year, please join us in the Media Center.

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Dr. Gonzalez is hosting an information session for parents of 8C and 9th graders currently enrolled in Algebra II or Pre-Calculus.

If your child is enrolled in one of the above mentioned Math courses and you want to learn more about AACC courses being offered at CSP, join us at the following date and time.

Thursday, February, 4th 6:30 - 7:00 pm

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Due to inclement weather, the CSP board meeting was re-scheduled.

The new date/time is Thursday, February 4th beginning at 7:00 pm.

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Due to inclement weather, the basketball game that was scheduled for Jan. 29th has been postponed to Monday, February 1st.

The game will take place at CSP beginning at 4:30 pm. Come out and support CSP's team!

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Due to complications from the weather and the need to re-schedule events, we have decided to cancel Saturday school for February 6th.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Monday, February 1st:
*4:30 pm - CSP home basketball game (rescheduled from Friday)

Tuesday, February 2nd:
*6:30 pm - Middle School Geography Bee

Wednesday, February 3rd:
*5:30 pm - PTSO Meeting

Thursday, February 4th:
*6:00 pm - 6:30 pm - SY16-17 Middle School Program Information Session
*6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - AACC Information Session
*7:00 pm - CSP Board Meeting

Friday, February 5th:
*Report Card Distribution

Saturday, February 6th:
*NO SATURDAY SCHOOL
*10:00 am - CLF Middle School Science Fair
*6:00 pm - 10:00 pm - High School Winter Snow Ball

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An email was sent out to all parents just a few days ago about re-enrollment for 2016-2017. Everything you need to know about this process is included here. Be sure to go over the cover letter prior to making your decision.

If your child needs bus transportation for the 2016-17 school year, you must turn in the bus contract AND deposit with the re-enrollment form.

Re-enrollment forms and bus contracts are due no later than February 26th. If the re-enrollment form is not turned in OR turned in after the deadline, it will result in your child losing their seat for next year.

To confirm that your child's re-enrollment form has been received, you can send an email to confirmCSP@mycsp.org. This email will be checked weekly and you will receive a reply.

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The National Aquarium and Climate Central invite Middle and High School students (Grades 5-8 and 9-12) from across Maryland, Delaware and Washington DC to participate in a contest that examines some of the impacts of climate change.
Please submit an entry that identifies the audience for your presentation and answers one or more of the specific questions below:

How is climate change affecting weather, the environment, and biodiversity both locally and globally?
How is climate change impacting the oceans, including: ocean life, ocean currents, rising sea levels, and coastal habitats?
Explain the role of science in understanding our changing climate.
How are rising atmospheric greenhouse gases changing our weather, oceans, animal and plant life, water resources, and more?
How will science help us solve climate change?
How do you see climate change impacting the people in your community and their jobs?
Are any of the following playing a part: agricultural practices (adding to or reversing climate change); warming and acidifying Bay waters (changing habitat); more extreme weather events, etc.?
Do you see opportunities to build a greener or more resilient economy?
What’s going on in your community to fight climate change?
Is there an individual person you’d like to tell us about, or an action that’s making a difference?
The contest deadline is March 1, 2016.

For more information, see the Weather + Climate Day Flyer below.

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Due to inclement weather, report card distribution has been postponed until Thursday, February 4th.

All students will receive their report cards on Thursday. Please ask your child to share this information with you.

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Cap / Gown Orders - If you still need to order a cap/gown for graduation, please take care of this as soon as possible.
To place an order:
Visit www.balfour.com
Type Chesapeake Science and click search; scroll to bottom and click on "seniors" and then click on cap and gown

Students who plan to graduate on stage must have a cap/gown purchased from Balfour.

Senior Pictures:
If your child still needs to have senior pictures taken, please call Prestige directly at 410-525-1700 to make an appointment with them.

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CSP is proud that so many students earned Principal / Honor Roll for the 1st marking period. We know you, the parents/guardians, are just as proud so we have a special treat for you.

We have bumper stickers available for pick-up from Ms. O'Brien's office. Just ask your child to stop by and Ms. O'Brien will gladly congratulate them on their achievement and give them a bumper sticker to bring home:)

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. O'Brien at aobrien@mycsp.org

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Please see the below message from the PTSO President, Ms. Waters.

Hello Parents/Guardians:

You are invited to our "Get to Know Your PTSO" on Feb. 3rd at 4:45pm in the Big Conference Room. We are seeking nominations for the 2016-2017 PTSO Board for President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet and greet current Board Members and become more acquainted with the work that we do. Light refreshments will be served. This meeting will replace our previously scheduled General PTSO meeting on Feb. 10th. You must be a current PTSO member to submit your nomination for either President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Those interested should send an email to melwatersmd@gmail.com by Feb.15th. Elections to take place in May 2016. Only current CSP PTSO members can be nominated and or serve on the CSP PTSO Board. All are welcomed to attend the meeting.
Please join the CSP PTSO today by visiting us under the Parent tab on the school's website.

We are pleased to announce the Spring ​ Craft and Vendor Fair on Wednesday, April ​13th from 4:45pm - 7:45pm. We hope you'll stop by during your child's club pick up. We looking forward to seeing you and thank you for supporting your PTSO. To participate as a vendor or crafter, please click on the link
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084da5ac22a20-chesapeake/

Remember to follow us on twitter Chesapeake Science @CSPPTSO
facebook search - Csp-Ptso (cspptso@gmail.com)
Don't forget to use the Amazon link : smile.amazon.com and search Chesapeake Science Point PTSO. For each purchase made using this link, Amazon.com will donate a portion of the sale back to the CSP PTSP.

Thank you,
Melissa Waters
President, CSP PTSO
melwatersmd@gmail.com

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In 1985, she was selected from more than 11,000 applicants to participate in the NASA Teacher in Space Project and was scheduled to become the first teacher in space. As a member of mission STS-51-L, she was planning to conduct experiments and teach two lessons from Space Shuttle Challenger. On January 28, 1986, the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds after launch. After her death, schools and scholarships were named in her honor, and in 2004 she was posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.

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Yasmin Beazer-Barclay

For the students who will be taking the postponed SAT the morning of February 20th please note the message the coaches received.

"The MSO Central MD Regional Tournament scheduled for Feb 20,2016 at University Of Maryland will take place as scheduled however to accommodate Division C students taking the SAT, we are working on a plan to have morning exams (not Labs) available in the afternoon. Details to follow as soon as they are finalized".

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