Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5 April/May 2016

Vickie Plitt, Principal Jessica Berner, Assistant Principal Glenna Blessing, Assistant Principal Davonia Bryant, Assistant Principal Shelley Hartford, Assistant Principal Brian Love, Assistant Principal Scott Manbeck, Assistant Principal

GLEN BURNIE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER

92 Years of Pride and Excellence

Go Gophers!

April 4, 2016

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This week, the trees are blooming in the courtyard and our students are enjoying the promise of spring. The first phase of our renovation project has been completed. Students and teachers returned from Spring Break to new, state of the art classrooms on the first floor of the Media Building. The new hallway of classrooms is a tremendous improvement to our students’ learning environment.

Spring sports have begun. It is truly a pleasure to see our young athletes in uniform for their first lacrosse, baseball, bocce, tennis or track events. Gopher Pride is everywhere on campus this spring!

This is a time of great anticipation for our Seniors who are looking forward to the excitement of prom and graduation. Prom tickets are on sale at lunch and the hallways are abuzz with discussions of the latest “Promposal.” Prom will be held on Friday, May 6 at the BWI Hilton. Graduation will be held on Tuesday, May 31st at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center.

On Monday, April 11, the third marking period will close and students will be given an early dismissal day. This week, students are working hard to improve their report card grades. One of Superintendent George Arlotto’s areas of focus is ensuring that all current 9th grades are successfully promoted to 10th grade. The staff at Glen Burnie have taken that challenge to seriously, as we know that 9th grade success is one of the strongest predictors of an on-time high school graduation. If your child is currently in the 9th grade, be sure to reinforce the importance of passing all classes and earning credits in order to be promoted. We had a 9% increase in the number of 9th graders earning all credits first semester and we hope to surpass that growth with an even higher success rate for our 9th graders in the second semester.

Spring is also the time of year when we administer a number of important assessments. PARCC assessments will be given in English and Algebra the mornings of April 19 – 22. Advanced Placement testing will occur between May 2- May 13. If your child is in an AP class, please be sure that they are registered for the test and arrive on time for their AP exams. We want all of our AP students to be successful in earning college credits through these exams. Finally, we will administer the Government and Biology HSAs on May 23rd and 24th. School will be opening on a delay for students not taking these exams.

We have a number of evening events coming up this spring as well, our music and dance programs have events, as well as our Senior Awards ceremony will occur in May. The Steps for Hope walk on April 30th is a terrific, free family event to promote suicide awareness. Our students have tremendous talents, as recently showcased in the Lip Sync Battles, Spring Play and the I Am Malala event. If you have not yet attended a school program or game, I warmly invite you to visit our campus and join the positive experience of being a Glen Burnie Gopher!

Sincerely,

Vickie L. Plitt

Principal

CHECKING INTO GBHS

“The safety of all students and staff in Anne Arundel County Public Schools is of utmost importance to all

of us. Our school is utilizing a system for checking in all visitors. The system is called V Soft by

RaptorWare. When you visit our school for the first time, you will be asked to present a government-

issued photo ID to a staff person in the school lobby. This card will be scanned and the following

information will be collected: Your photo, your name, and your date of birth. This information will be utilized to check you

in, create an ID badge, and compare your information against sexual offender databases throughout the country. If your

name appears on any of the lists or you refuse to allow the school to scan your ID, you will not be allowed access to the

school. The only alternative will be to allow the school to see your ID, verify your first name, last name, and date of birth to

be entered into the system manually. However, this method does not store the information and you must do this each time

you visit the school. If you do have your ID scanned, you will only be asked to show your ID on future visits and your name

will be selected from an existing list of previous visitors. You will also be asked to check out with the office upon leaving

the school so that we know you are no longer in the building. You will be required to check into the system even if you are

only coming to school to pick up your child. The information collected will not be shared outside of the school and is kept

on a secure server. Your assistance in keeping our students safe is appreciated.”

FYI Parent’s Request to Administer Medication at School form may be found on www.aacps.org

The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Calendar may be found on www.aacps.org

Delayed openings and early closings due to inclement weather will be listed on www.aacps.org

Winter/Spring Sports information can be located on gbhsathletics.com

GBHS CALENDAR

April 11 Two-hour early dismissal - End of third marking period

12 Beginning of fourth marking period

19 Report Card distribution

19-22 PARCC administration

26 All Schools & Central Offices closed – Primary Elections

27 Two-hour early dismissal for all students – Professional Development

May 02-13 AP Exams

06 GBHS Prom @ the Hilton BWI 7 PM - 11 PM

(TICKET SALES BEGIN APRIL 4TH DURING LUNCHES)

11 Interims to be sent home

13 BMAH – Senior Retreat - TBD

23-24 High School Assessment (HSA)

23-26 Senior Exams

Schedule

Monday - May 23 3A and 4A

Tuesday - May 24 3B and 4B

Wednesday - May 25 1A and 2A

Thursday - May 26 1B and 2B

26 Last day for graduating seniors

30 All Schools & Central Offices closed – Memorial Day

31 GBHS Graduation 10:30 AM at the Equestrian Center

June 13 Semester Examinations for Centers of Applied Technology.

14–17 High School Examinations,

Two-hour early dismissal for all students.

17 End of fourth marking period (47 days).

Last day for students.

Principal: Ms. Vickie L. Plitt Senior Class Administrator: Mr. Brian Love

Senior Class Advisor: Mrs. Molly Stavely

Commencement for the Class of 2016 will be held

Tuesday, May 31, 2016 10:30 AM

The Show Place Arena

14900 Pennsylvania Avenue Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772

The Show Place Arena is large enough to accommodate all seniors in a single ceremony, to provide each senior with eight guest tickets, and to provide the guests air-conditioned comfort. The Senior Newsletter supplement is to give you information about approved senior activities, arrangements for Commencement, and other important facts for seniors. Please keep this supple-ment as a reference.

Graduating seniors who violate Board Policy JCC are subject to the provisions as stated in Administrative Regulation JCC-RAC: Alcoholic Beverages, Controlled Dangerous Substances, or Other Intoxicants. This regulation states in relevant part under Section D., Procedure, Paragraph 6:

Penalty for Violation by Graduating Students

a. Graduating students who violate Board policies on possession, consumption, or distribution of alco-holic beverages, controlled dangerous substances, counterfeit controlled dangerous substances, noncontrolled substances as defined by Article 27, Section 286B of the Annotated Code of Maryland, or other intoxicant at any time during the last four weeks of school prior to the last scheduled day for graduating students, or during the time between the last scheduled day and the graduation ceremony, whether the activity takes place on school buses, within a school building or upon any school property, or during any school, school related, or Board sponsored activity, whether held on school property or at locations off school property, including pri-vate clubs, businesses, or commercial establishments, shall be prohibited from participation in all senior activi-ties, including proms, award ceremonies, and graduation ceremonies.

b. Diplomas earned by students denied participation in graduation ceremonies will be available upon request in the office of the appropriate school principal on the first workday following graduation ceremonies.

Because the last scheduled day for graduating students this year is May 26th, 2016 the effective date under the “last four weeks” provision is April 28th, 2016. The last day a graduating senior can be enrolled in the Alternative to Drugs Program, Responsible Actions Program, or Anti-Tobacco Use Program is May 4th, 2016.

APPROVED ACTIVITIES – CLASS OF 2016

SENIOR PROM: May 6, 2016

HILTON BALTIMORE BWI AIRPORT

1739 WEST NURSERY ROAD

LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MARYLAND 21090

7 to 11 PM

$90.00 per ticket

SENIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLY: May 19, 2016

6:00 PM

GBHS Auditorium

All seniors and parents are invited to attend the Senior Awards Assembly. Parents of seniors to be recognized will receive an announcement for the event and I hope that parents of all senior recipients will be able to attend.

COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL: Friday, May 27th, 2016

7:30 AM

GBHS Auditorium

Students not at rehearsal are not permitted to graduate on stage.

Teachers with all seniors must assist with graduation rehearsal

COMMENCEMENT: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 10:30 AM

Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro

Graduating students must arrive at the Show Place Arena no later than 9:30.

Commencement Flowers, Inc. will be on-site selling flowers to family and friends of graduates.

SENIOR EXAM SCHEDULE

EXAM PERIODS

Monday May 23 3A 4A

Tuesday May 24 3B 4B

Wednesday May 25 1A 2A

Thursday May 26 1B 2B

Last Day for Graduating Seniors

Friday May 27 Graduation Practice

SENIOR FINAL EXAMS:

High School Assessments are May 23rd through June 10th. Seniors must determine whether they need to take one of the assessments, which will begin each day at 7:17 AM. Graduation will be denied any senior still needing to take a High School Assessment.

Senior exams begin on May 23nd, 2016. The regular school-day schedule will be followed. Senior exams will be administered during the regularly scheduled period time.

PARTICIPATION IN COMMENCEMENT

The Commencement Ceremony is intended to recognize those seniors who have completed all requirements for a Maryland High School Diploma. Any senior who does not meet all requirements will not be permitted to take part in Commencement.

WHAT GRADUATES SHOULD WEAR

The Class of 2016 has elected to wear red and white academic gowns and mortarboards. The traditional gown is worn over regular dress clothing. All seniors must order a gown this year because the texture is different from that used previously.

Anyone who needs a cap and gown may pick up a form in the main office or go to www.Balfour.com. Cap and Gowns are

$45.00. The cost after May 1st is $60.00. Cash or checks made out to Balfour.

MEN: Dark dress type trousers (NO JEANS OR SHORTS), dress shirts with necktie, and dress type shoes (NO SNEAK-ERS OR SANDALS).

WOMEN: Comfortable, plain dress, low heel shoes to compliment. Bold patterned dresses will show through the academic gown. PLEASE DO NOT BRING A PURSE TO THE CEREMONY AS THERE IS NO PROVISION FOR SECUR-ING THEM.

Seniors may carry the gown and mortarboard to the assembly area. Staff members will be available to assist with the gowning at the assembly area.

In keeping with the Commencement tradition, the administrative staff and platform guests will wear academic regalia.

PARENT NOTIFICATION

To avoid disappointment to seniors and parents the school staff has, since the end of the first semester, reviewed report cards and transcripts and counseled with seniors at risk of not meeting all diploma requirements. In those instances where a senior’s academic performance is uncertain until the last exams, the staff will notify those seniors and parents as quickly as possible when the final grades are known.

Parents are urged to monitor report cards and request a conference if you have questions about your son or daughter s academic standing as a senior. Conferences can be arranged by calling the Guidance Department, 410-761-8950 ext. 219, between 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM on school days.

OBLIGATIONS

Seniors must arrange to clear all obligations with the school before May 25th.

Textbooks and school materials which have been loaned are to be returned. Seniors must return all books and magazines to the Media Center by May 20th, 2016. Media materials needed for school assignments may circulate on an overnight basis. Other obligations to the class, clubs, and teams must also be satisfied by May 20th.

COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL

Commencement rehearsal has been scheduled for Friday, May 27th, 2016, at 7:30 AM in the auditorium. Participation at rehearsal is a requirement for participation in Commencement.

GUEST TICKETS

Attendance at Commencement is by invitation ticket. Each senior will receive eight tickets at rehearsal. Your graduating senior will be able to tell you on which side of the Show Place Arena they will be seated so that you might choose seating to offer the best view.

GRADUATION VIDEOS

Professional DVDs of graduation will be available for purchase at graduation. Adek Productions will have a booth in the foyer where DVD packages may be purchased. You will receive your order in 4 to 6 weeks. Videos may also be purchased online at www.Celebrate graduation.com or you may contact Adek Productions at 1-800-773-8849.

AUDIENCE DECORUM

Commencement is a joyous occasion for graduates, parents, and guests. In order to recognize the accomplishments of our seniors the dignity of the ceremony must be preserved. Seniors will be reminded of the standards of behavior expected of them as participants during the rehearsals. Any conduct which detracts from the ceremony cannot be allowed. The Show Place Arena has specified NO glass containers, NO balloons, and NO air horns.

As part of the audience, parents and guests also have a responsibility to abide by the rules of common courtesy and decorum. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM COMING ONTO THE MAIN FLOOR TO TAKE PICTURES OR VIDEOS DURING THE CEREMONY. The audience is requested to remain standing in place until all the graduates have left the auditorium.

It is the Commencement Committee’s intent that Commencement 2016 is a memorable event for all involved and your cooperation to ensure this is greatly appreciated.

HANDICAP SEATING

Special seating for elderly and handicapped guests will be provided off the main concourse. Seniors may obtain information about handicap access at rehearsal.

DIRECTIONS

I-97 South to Route 3 South (turns into Route 301 South). Continue on Route 301 South to exit at Route 4 North/West (toward Washington). Take first exit (Upper Marlboro) to stop sign. Turn left and follow to infield at the Show Place Arena. The arena is located off Route 4 Pennsylvania Ave., at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center.

Or

Take 50 West towards Washington. Take the Route 301-Richmond exit. Take first exit to stop sign. Turn left and follow to infield at the Show Place Arena.

Penalty for Violation by Graduating Students

a. Graduating students who violate Board policies on possession, consumption, or distribution of alcoholic beverages, controlled dangerous substances, counterfeit controlled dangerous substances, noncontrolled substances as defined by Article 27, Section 286B of the Annotated Code of Maryland, or other intoxicant at any time during the last four weeks of school prior to the last scheduled day for graduating students, or during the time between the last scheduled day and the graduation ceremony, whether the activity takes place on school buses, within a school building or upon any school property, or during any school, school related, or Board sponsored activity, whether held on school property or at locations off school property, including private clubs, businesses, or commercial establishments, shall be prohibited from participation in all senior activities, including proms, award ceremonies, and graduation ceremonies.

b. Diplomas earned by students denied participation in graduation ceremonies will be available upon request in the office of the appropriate school principal on the first workday following graduation ceremonies.

Because the last scheduled day for graduating students this year is May 26th, 2016 the effective date under the “last four weeks” provision is April 28th, 2016. The last day a graduating senior can be enrolled in the Alternative to Drugs Program, Responsible Actions Program, or Anti-Tobacco Use Program is May 4th, 2016.

Graduating seniors who violate Board Policy JCC are subject to the provisions as stated in Administrative Regulation JCC-RAC: Alcoholic Beverages, Controlled Dangerous Substances, or Other Intoxicants. This regulation states in relevant part under Section D., Procedure,

Paragraph 6:

2016 AP EXAM SCHEDULE Students must arrive to their assigned testing locations one half-hour prior to the start of the

exam. Exams will begin promptly at 8 a.m., 12 noon, or 2 p.m.

Week 1 Morning 8 a.m. (7:30 arrival) 12 noon (11:30 arrival)

Monday, May 2

Chemistry

Environmental Science

Psychology

Tuesday, May 3

Computer Science A

Spanish Language

Physics 1: Algebra-Based

Wednesday, May 4

English Literature & Composition (12th) N/A

Thursday, May 5

Calculus AB

Calculus BC

N/A

Friday, May 6

US History

Studio Art

Last day for Coordinators to submit digital portfolios and to gather 2-D Design and Drawing students for the physical portfolio assembly

Week 2 8 a.m. (7:30 arrival) 12 noon (11:30 arrival)

Monday, May 9

Biology N/A

Tuesday, May 10

U.S. Government & Politics N/A

Wednesday, May 11

English Language(11th) Macroeconomics

Thursday, May 12

World History Statistics

Friday, May 13

Human Geography

Microeconomics

N/A

STUDENT NAME_____________________________ GRADE ___________ SIF # ________________

The Board of Education has determined that students taking AP Exams may be excused from their regularly scheduled classes on the day of the exam to allow necessary time to prepare for their exam(s). This means that a student scheduled for a morning exam may leave early after the exam or that a student taking an afternoon exam may arrive at the afternoon exam report time of 11:30 a.m. Students would be marked “present” for these times with a code of “school activity”. Please complete the form below and return it to the designated box at the Greeter’s Desk, in the Main Lobby, no later than April 27, 2016. Place a check in either the early dismissal or late arrival column after the every exam being taken. A parent/guardian signature is required. If this form is not on file, the student will not be marked “present” if he/she leaves school early or arrives late.

DATE TIME OF EXAM NAME OF EXAM LATE

ARRIVAL EARLY

DISMISSAL WEEK 1

Monday, May 2 Morning – 7:30 a.m. Chemistry

Morning – 7:30 a.m. Environmental Science

Afternoon – 11:30 a.m. Psychology

Tuesday, May 3 Morning – 7:30 a.m. Computer Science A

Morning – 7:30 a.m. Spanish Language

Afternoon-11:30am Physics I: Algebra Based

Wednesday, May 4 Morning – 7:30 a.m. English Literature & Composition

Thursday, May 5 Morning – 7:30 a.m. Calculus AB or BC

Friday, May 6 Morning – 7:30 a.m. U.S. History

Afternoon-11:30am Studio Art

WEEK 2

Monday, May 9 Morning – 7:30 a.m. Biology

Tuesday, May 10 Morning – 7:30 a.m. U.S. Government & Politics

Wednesday, May 11 Morning – 7:30 a.m. English Language & Composition

Afternoon – 11:30 a.m. Macroeconomics

Thursday, May 12 Morning – 7:30 a.m. World History

Afternoon – 11:30 a.m. Statistics

Friday, May 13 Morning – 7:30 a.m. Human Geography

Morning – 7:30 a.m. Microeconomics

___________________________ ______________________________ ___________ PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE

Purchase a Yearbook!

There are less than 40 Yearbooks left!! Get yours today before they sell out. Yearbooks are $95 and can be purchased at jostensyearbooks.com.

For the month of April the School Counseling Department is holding a

contest to see which student can submit the most scholarship applications.

When you submit an application make sure to come by the counseling of-

fice to add your name to our scholarship tree. At the end of the month, we

will see which student submitted the most scholarships and that student

will win a gift card. Good luck!

2016 ON LINE MEAL BENEFIT APPLICATION! As you are aware, all students may apply to receive free or reduced-price meals in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. In the past, a paper application was sent home on the first day of school to all students. For the past two years online applications have been accepted. The online process has proven

to be faster for student approval. Therefore, effective August 2016, paper applications will no longer be available for all students. A limited supply of paper applications will be provided for parents/ guardians without access to a computer or smart phone.

Attention Seniors! Would you like extra money to use toward your college tuition?

Did you play Harundale Youth Sports for at least 3 years?

Have you participated in extracurricular activities at Glen Burnie High School for 3 years? If so, come to the counseling office to pick up a Jeffrey Schmidt Scholarship Fund Application. The application must be

postmarked by April 6, 2016.

Senior Contest:

The counseling department is holding a scholarship application submission contest during the month of April to maximize scholarship money for seniors attending college. Every time a student submits a scholarship application they should stop by the counseling office and add their name to the scholarship tree. At the end of the month, we will tally submissions to determine which student submitted the most scholarship applications and will WIN a gift card.

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Visit the GBHS website to find the media center databases (find it under the students tab). See Ms. Sporre for additional help. Don't forget everyone has an EASYBIB ac-

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Are you interested in going to college?

Stop by the guidance

department to

discuss the college of your

choice.

Glen Burnie High School “Evening of Dance”

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Buy a video the night of the event, Have the memory for a lifetime!

Videos can “Only” be ordered at intermission or after the show. You may purchase your DVD the night of the show ONLY, for $20 each. The DVD’s will be delivered to Glen Burnie High School and distributed by Ms. Rosso. Available for pick up May 16th. Usted puede comprar el DVD de esta noche SOLAMENTE, por $ 20 cada uno. Los DVDs serán entregados a Glen Burnie High School y distribuidos por la Sra Rosso . Disponible para recoger 16 de Mayo. Silent Symphony Films is a Latino Owned Local Photography and Video Company offering video service of better quality and better price. The video is filmed, edited and produced professionally. Silente Symphony Films es una compañía latino que ofrece el servicio de Fotografía y Video mejor calidad y mejor precio. El video está filmado, editado y producido profesionalmente.

Good-Bye letter from Ms. Rosso!

I would like to thank everyone who has come into my life since I began teaching here at GBHS 44 years ago! I arrived in 1972 as a 21 year old student teacher from UMBC teaching drama, but really wanted to teach dance. Once hired I asked the principal if I could teach dance during the school day for credit and she said write the program and let’s see if anyone signs up. Well, it snowballed into one of the biggest programs in the state! I had to bring in a second dance teacher and expand to two studios. Now, 44 years later I’ve taught over 13,000 students and had the best job in the world! Leaving the dance program in the hands of my former dance student, amazing teacher and friend Stacey Wirth brings me peace and happiness since this was my master plan 10 years ago when I brought her over from North-east High. This ends my career and I send my love to all who have crossed my path over these 44 years at GBHS!

My Love,

Dianne Rosso

GBHS-Student and Parent Input is important to

us!

1. Current Mission Statement: Glen Burnie High School, educating generations of

the community's children, sets the standard for excellence by providing a rigorous

academic program for our diverse 21st Century learners. Through collaboration

among students, teachers, parents, and community, we ensure a safe, nurturing,

and respectful learning environment, which promotes persistence, responsibility,

and integrity - skills and attitudes that are part of our tradition and are essential in

our global society.

2. Rough Draft of New Mission Statement: Through collaboration and

perseverance, Glen Burnie High School's community of diverse learners are

successful in developing college and/or career readiness skills in rigorous

instruction empowering them to improve the quality of life for others both locally

and/or globally.

Please take a few minutes to visit the Survey Monkey site

and give feedback on the mission statement, parent

sessions you would like to attend (parents), and

suggested courses, lessons, activities (students) would

like to have at GBHS. Thank you!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TXW6L9V

EARLY DISMISSAL TIPS TIPS FOR WHEN YOUR STUDENT MUST LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY FOR PLANNED APPOINTMENTS.

GIVE YOUR STUDENT A NOTE FOR EARLY DISMISSAL WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

*STUDENTS FULL NAME AND GRADE, THE DATE AND TIME OF DEPARTURE, THE NATURE OF THE APPOINTMENT, PARENT SIGNATURE , AND A CONTACT PHONE NUMBER.

THE STUDENT SHOULD TAKE THE NOTE TO THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHOOL DAY.

THE STUDENT WILL BE GIVEN A PASS TO LEAVE CLASS IN TIME FOR THEIR EARLY DISMISSAL.

PARENTS, THIS PROCESS WILL HELP REDUCE YOUR WAIT TIME IN THE MAIN OFFICE FOR YOUR STUDENT.

DROP OFF & PICK UP MORNING: 6:55 TO 7:17 AM

Parents and others who drive students to school please be aware that no left turn is permitted onto B&A Blvd. Please use the Kuethe Road side of campus, along the Industrial Arts and Administration Buildings. Glen Road will be closed to traffic other than buses and faculty. Other vehicles will be rerouted to Kuethe Road to ensure the safety of students getting on or off buses.

AFTERNOON: 1:55 PM

Please do not enter school bus loading areas at dismissal time. Wait until the buses have left. If it is necessary for you to pick up your children at the end of the school day, please make arrangements to pick them up after the buses have departed. Left turns onto B & A Blvd. are not permitted.

DO NOT ENTER SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE (GLEN ROAD AND FRONT OF SCHOOL ON B & A BLVD.) BETWEEN 1:30 PM AND 2:15 PM.

TARDY TO CLASS Attention students a new tardy policy is now in effect. After a third tardy you will be required to attend Academic Detention with your teacher on

a Help Day. Four or more tardies will result in Friday School from 2:15-3:15 in the cafete-ria. There will be no exceptions. Please make sure you are on time for each of your clas-

ses each day.

WHAT IS TARDINESS?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools defines tardiness as “the student not being in the classroom when the class period starts”.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING ON TIME TO SCHOOL?

The student begins the day in a positive frame of mind so that he or she can make the most of learning.

Allows the student to hear morning announcements so important information is not missed.

Promotes good attendance

Creates an understanding that school is important and that education is valuable.

Helps the student develop a sense of responsibility toward his or herself and toward others.

Leads to greater self confidence

Sets positive patterns for the future

IMPACT OF ARRIVING LATE TO SCHOOL

Student’s day is off to a negative start.

Student misses important information presented at start of school day.

Behavior is noticed by other students, which may illicit negative comments.

May lead to a loss of self confidence.

Disrupts classmates and teachers.

Creates negative habits that will be difficult to break.

May lead to poor attendance – if a student thinks it is acceptable to arrive late to school, he or she may think it is acceptable not to go at all.

ARRIVING ON TIME TO SCHOOL SUGGESTIONS FOR PARENTS

Prepare items such as lunches, clothes, and backpacks the night before each school day.

Make sure your child is not prevented from sleeping due to distractions such as television, computer, video games, and/or telephone use.

Get yourself and your student up early in the morning so that you can leave the house in time to arrive to school before the bell rings.

Purchase an alarm clock for your child so he/she can get in the habit of getting up at the same time each day.

Make alternative arrangements with neighbors, friends, or family if there is difficulty getting your child to school.

Students should complete homework the night before the school day, not at the breakfast table!

Attention all Gopher Sports Fans:

The Gopher spectators' behavior has always been among Anne Arundel County's best, and the Athletic Department expects the behavior of the Gopher Fans to strive to exemplify the BEST in Anne Arundel County.

Please be AWARE of the following RULES and EXPECTATIONS at Sporting

Events:

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SPECTATOR CONDUCT

The supervising personnel at an athletic function are required to maintain appropriate conduct of the

spectators.

ALL SPECTATORS ARE EXPECTED TO STAND, REMOVE THEIR HATS, AND REMAIN SI LENT

AS WE ALL HONOR OUR NATION AND RESPECT OUR FREEDOM DURING THE PLAYING OF

THE NATION ANTHEM

THERE IS A $5.00 ADMISSION FEE FOR ALL STADIUM EVENTS

IF A SPECTATOR ARRIVES EARLY THEY WILL HAVE TO PAY ADMISSION....

AACPS HAS A STRICT NO RE-ENTRY POLICY :

IF YOU LEAVE THE STADIUM - YOU WILL BE REQUIRED

TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL $5.00 FEE TO RE-ENTER -

REGARDLESS THAT YOU HAVE A PREVIOUS TICKET

SPECTATORS WHO EXHIBIT UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE

THE CONTEST WITHOUT REIMBURSEMENT OF GAME FEES.

BOOING, TAUNTING, OR USE OF INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE ARE UNACCEPTABLE

BEHAVIORS.

AACPS DRESS CODE IS IN EFFECT AT ALL SPORTING EVENTS

SPECTATORS MUST STAY IN THE BLEACHERS OR STANDS. ONLY AUTHORIZED

COACHES FOR THE DESIGNATED ACTIVITY AND/OR AUTHORIZED SCHOOL

SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL THAT ARE DESIGNATED BY THE SCHOOL ARE

PERMITTED ON THE SIDELINES.

Join us on April 30, 2016 as we walk to promote our support of suicide prevention:

GBHS 5th Annual

Steps for Hope Walk/Fun Run

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Registration begins: 9 am

Walk/Fun Run: 10 am – 12 noon GBHS Stadium

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL! Contact Ms. Bailey (x231) or Ms. Peterson (x254) for more details!

410-761-8950

Glen Burnie High School PTSA Needs You!!!

Your help this year is greatly appreciated. This may be mailed to GBHS PTSA at 7550 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 or returned to the school office. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact PTSA President Tori Hagedorn at 443.618.5431 or by email at toriatgbhsptso@verizon.net .

Please join the PTSA and make a difference.

YOU TOO CAN BE POWERFUL AND AFFECT CHANGE.

It’s just $20 for a FAMILY MEMBERSHIP (any 2 family members); $15 for a SINGLE

MEMBERSHIP; or $5 for a STUDENT MEMBERSHIP.

PTSA is just one of many organizations on campus working to improve the school environment and academic

achievement. We also offer a means to develop strong family and school partnerships and community

involvement by: raising awareness about the power of family and community involvement; taking action to

cultivate involvement through specific programs and practices; and celebrating success as your school sees

increased involvement and its impact.

Your help is vital. Your membership dollars and donations allow us to help finance some school functions.

KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST GLEN BURNIE HIGH SCHOOL NEWS AND EVENTS ON

OUR SOCIAL MEDIA SITES.

Glen Burnie High School PTSA @GBHSaacps

Membership payment attached

Donation of $____________included (Please make checks payable to GBHS PTSA)

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Names: ___________________________________________________________

Home Phone Number: ________________________Cell Phone Number: _______________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Are you an alumni? Yes No Name: ________________________________What year?______

Students (Name and grade)

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Please notify me by email of school news, school calendar changes, meetings, etc.

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MEETINGS ARE HELD THE 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE

PRINCIPAL’S CONFERENCE ROOM

SCHOOL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER

GLEN BURNIE HIGH SCHOOL

7550 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.

Glen Burnie, Maryland 21060

410-761-8950

http://www.aacps.org/aacps/Gbhs/index.htm

REWARDS PROGRAM GIANT FOOD

It is time again to sign up for Giant Food rewards. Each year you have to designate our school. Glen Burnie High School number is 01055. Sign up at your nearest Giant or call school at 410-761-8950 and speak with Mrs. Lynn Smothers.

OFFICE DEPOT

Glen Burnie High School participates in the 5% Back to Schools Program. Please give our school’s ID number, 70046709, every time you shop at the local Office Depot store, at www.officedepot.com or www.officedepot.ca, or at 800-GO.DEPOT (800.463.3768). The school will receive 5% of all qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support.

SHOPRITE REWARDS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM

Pick up a Price Plus Club Card today! Register your card by calling 800-931-6258 or visiting eScrip.com/ShopRite. ShopRite will contribute up to 3% of your purchases to Glen Burnie High School every time you shop and present your card.

TARGET

Thank you to everyone who has designated Glen Burnie High School for Target for Education. If you would like to join the Glen Burnie High School our number is 57365. Sign up at your nearest Target or call the school at 410-761-8950.

The Anne Arundel county Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or familial status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs.