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Folger McKinsey, Benfield Earn Green School Recognition

A total of six Anne Arundel County schools receive their first Maryland Green School certifications.

Folger McKinsey Elementary recently earned its third green school certification, and Benfield Elementary earned it's second. In addition, six Anne Arundel County schools received green school recognition for the first time. Six county schools have been added to the distinguished list of Maryland Green Schools, the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) announced on Friday. Schools that earned first-time recognition were Edgewater, Lake Shore, Overlook, and Severn elementary schools, and Annapolis and Magothy River middle schools, according to a release. In addition, five other schools earned either their second or third certifications. Folger McKinsey earned its third certification, while Benfield, Pasadena, …

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Top 5: Hogwarts Express Takes Off, Charges Dropped for Lacrosse Players

Several Folger McKinsey teachers were recognized at the Excellence in Education Awards Monday night.

Here's a recap of some of the top news from Severna Park Patch this week. To read more on any story, click on the link. 1. Local Kids Create Hogwarts Express All aboard—The Hogwarts Express train has come to Severna Park. A group of local kids have recreated the train from the Harry Potter movies and raced it in the American Visionary Art Museum's kinetic sculpture race in Baltimore on Saturday. 2. Underage Drinking Charges Dropped for Dismissed Lacrosse Players The three Severna Park High varsity lacrosse players who were issued underage drinking citations at a local house party had their charges dropped by the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, according to their parents. 3. Folger McKinsey Well Represented at Excellence in …

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Folger McKinsey Well Represented at Excellence in Education Awards

Four Folger McKinsey educators were Teacher of the Year nominees and were recognized on Monday night.

Folger McKinsey Elementary School was represented loudly, proudly and frequently at the 27th Annual Excellence in Education Awards banquet held at the BWI Marriott Hotel. Of the 52 Teacher of the Year nominees recognized on Monday, four came from Folger. “It was very exciting,” said Folger McKinsey Principal Susan Bachmann. “We have a wonderful staff here at this school. The PTO works with me on deciding how we are going to celebrate the fact that we have so many wonderful staff and couldn’t come up with just one name.” When deciding who to nominate, Bachmann said the same four names kept coming up and she and the PTO decided they shouldn’t pick just one. “Parents kept saying what a wonderful teacher they have been and what an impact they …

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Top 5: Folger Reads, Rock 'n' Roll Revival Begins

This week Patch reported on a new shuttle service being offered by Mother's.

Here's a recap of some of the top news from Severna Park Patch this week. To read more on any story just click on the link. 1. Brother-Sister Duo Stars in Rock 'n' Roll Revival When Severna Park High freshman Lindsay Smith was in middle school she knew one thing for sure about high school—she wanted to be in Rock 'n' Roll Revival. This year, Lindsay and her brother Macrae will appear in a combined 10 songs. 2. Folger McKinsey Celebrates Read Across Americ Day Folger McKinsey celebrated Read Across America Day on Friday with 14 guest readers. 3. Mother's Launches Free Shuttle Service for Patrons Those looking for a fun night out at Mother's can now enjoy their evening more safely—the local restaurant is offering a free shuttle service. The …

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Folger McKinsey Celebrates Read Across America Day Friday

The school will hold celebrations of reading on Friday.

Folger McKinsey Elementary is celebrating Read Across America Day in style on Friday. The school will have numerous guest readers and different celebrations throughout the day. "At Folger, we are celebrating by inviting guest readers to come into each classroom and share their love of reading with our students," said PTO member and parent Valerie Smith. Folger will also host a contest during the morning announcements on Friday. A passage from a well-known Dr. Seuss book will be read to students, and if they correctly identify the title, they will be entered into a raffle for prizes. The following guests are scheduled to stop by Folger on Friday to celebrate: The festivities are set to begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday.

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Five Severna Park Teachers to be Honored at Banquet

The 27th annual Excellence in Education banquet will honor 48 public school teachers and four private school teachers.

Five teachers from Severna Park schools are among 48 teachers to be honored at the 27th annual Excellence in Education banquet in April. At the conclusion of the banquet, the winners for Teacher of the Year will be announced. On April 29, Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) and the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the accomplishments of the areas top educators at the BWI Marriott in Linthicum. According to a press release, the event will also honor local businesses that have forged critical partnerships with schools across the county, directly benefiting 77,000 students who attend AACPS. At the conclusion of the banquet, the winner for 2013 Anne Arundel County Public and Private School Teachers of …

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Photos: Christmas in the ‘Park

Here’s a look at photos from Friday’s tree lighting and Park Plaza festivities.

Despite some rain, many area residents came out to the Severna Park Chamber for the tree lighting and the festivities that followed at Park Plaza on Friday night. During the tree lighting, Severna Park Elementary sang a number of holiday songs and local girl scout troops provided cookies. Bruster’s was also there serving up samples of ice cream. The celebration continued in the Park Plaza shopping center as the Severna Park High jazz band and Folger McKinsey chorus performed, along with other local groups. Santa and Mrs. Claus even made an appearance. The pair rode in on a horse-drawn carriage and posed for pictures with children who had been lined up all night. Take a look at the photos from the Christmas festivities and be sure to add …

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Local Schools Set to Perform at SP Christmas Celebration

The annual lighting of the tree and caroling in Park Plaza will commence on Friday night.

With the warm weather, it may not feel like Christmas outside, but the holiday season has arrived and the town of Severna Park is ready to celebrate. The annual lighting of the tree and caroling in Park Plaza will take place on Friday night. “Santa will be coming to town in a horse drawn carriage and we will have various performing groups from Anne Arundel County Schools singing carols and performing,” said Music and Arts manager Greg Bell. “It should be a good time and lots of fun.” Two local schools in particular will be participating in the festivities. Folger McKinsey will be singing in Park Plaza, while Severna Park Elementary will perform at the tree lighting ceremony in the parking lot of Severna Park Chamber of Commerce. “Folger …

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Kaitlyn Carr

10:28 am on Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Thanks for the additional information Jessica! I will be out taking pictures of everyone on Friday so be sure to let me know if I miss anyone. Hope to see you there!   more ›