Sunday, April 21, 2013
This week Patch reported on the school board's passing of the first-ever social media policy.
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. Spark Running Will Host Run for Boston Spark Running is participating in the Independent Running Retailers Association’s (IRRA) nationwide run to support the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. On Monday at 6:30 p.m., area runners can participate in Run for Boston by meeting at Spark Running for a 3-mile run through Olde Severna Park. 2. SP Man Who Lived ‘Argo' Speaks to Key School Students Lee Schatz, the Severna Park man who lived the movie Argo, spoke to students at The Key School Thursday. Schatz said after the rescue mission was declassified, he learned it had a 50 percent chance of working, "Glad I didn’t …
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Students participated in the interview portion of the Junior Achievement BizTown program Wednesday morning.
Fourth-graders at Jones Elementary were busy Wednesday morning. They were dressed in their best attire and diligently interviewing for jobs such as mayor, reporter and CEO. The students were gaining real-world interview experience thanks to a program called Junior Achievement BizTown, which teaches students about the skills they need to land a job and survive in the workplace. “JA BizTown provides work readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship programs for students in kindergarten through high school,” said Kim Fabian, senior vice president of the junior achievement of central Maryland. Kerri Lambert, a fourth-grade teacher at Jones, said students have gone though curriculum focused on learning about the economy, writing checks …
Friday, February 1, 2013
A group of 52 Anne Arundel County teachers will be honored at the 27th annual Excellence in Education banquet in April.
Seventeen Anne Arundel County public educators and four private school teachers have been named semifinalists for the 2013 Anne Arundel County Teacher of the Year award. Of the educators nominated, five are elementary school teachers, six teach at the middle school level, five teach at the high school level, and one teaches at a special school. Furthermore, ten of the county’s 12 high school clusters are represented by semifinalists. The public school finalists include three local teachers: There was also one private school finalist in Severna Park: A group of 52 Anne Arundel County teachers will be honored at the 27th annual Excellence in Education banquet at the BWI Marriott in Linthicum on April 29. Five finalists for the 2012 Anne …
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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 …
Sunday, January 13, 2013
This week Patch reported on a business that moved to a new location and how you can stay fit in 2013.
Here is a look at some of the top stories from Severna Park Patch this week. To read more of any story, just click on the link. 1. O’Malley Celebrates No. 1 at Jones Elementary Gov. Martin O’Malley and other state and local officials celebrated Maryland public school’s top ranking at Jones Elementary School on Thursday afternoon. 2. High's Proposes Plans for Millersville Site High's Dairy Store will present plans for a new convenience store and gas station in Millersville. Initial plans indicate they are hoping to build at 8699 Veterans Highway at the Benfield intersection in Millersville. 3. Staying Fit in Severna Park for 2013 As 2013 gets underway, it appears many Severna Park residents have made it their New Year's resolution to hit …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Gov. Martin O’Malley visited Jones Elementary Thursday afternoon to celebrate Maryland public school’s No. 1 ranking.
Gov. Martin O’Malley and other state and local officials celebrated Maryland public school’s top ranking at Jones Elementary School on Thursday afternoon. Maryland’s public schools was certified Thursday as No. 1 in the nation for the fifth straight year by Education Week Magazine. O’Malley addressed fifth-grade students, teachers, Superintendent Kevin Maxwell and others during a brief celebration in which he spoke of the importance of education. “There is no better investment than education,” O’Malley told the crowd. “Thanks to tough choices and important priorities we made Maryland schools No. 1 for the fifth year in a row.” O’Malley congratulated Jones Elementary's teachers and students—who waved foam fingers and Maryland flags—and …
Gov. Martin O’Malley and other state officials will visit Jones Elementary School in Severna Park to discuss success in Maryland's public schools.
Jones Elementary School will get a visit from Gov. Martin O'Malley on Thursday afternoon. O'Malley is set to visit the Severna Park school to celebrate Maryland’s public schools being certified Thursday as No. 1 in the nation for the fifth straight year by Education Week Magazine, according to a release from the Governor's Office. O'Malley will be joined by House Speaker Michael Busch (D-Annapolis), members of the Maryland State Education Association, and other officials. The visit comes just days after O'Malley announced plans to spend $336 million on school construction projects throughout the state. Patch reported that an Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) official expressed optimism about receiving necessary funding to finance…
Friday, December 7, 2012
Rival basketball games, tree lighting and sleigh rides are just some of the things happening around the Park this weekend.
Before planning your weekend, you may want to check out some of these activities. Click on the links for more information on any of the events. Tree Lighting, Park Plaza Singing When: Friday, 5 p.m. Where: Severna Park Chamber and Park Plaza Details: The annual lighting of the tree will take place on Friday and festivities will continue in Park Plaza. Local schools will sing, Santa will visit and sleigh rides are being offered. Parents Night Out hosted by First Class Martial Arts When: Friday, 6 p.m. Where: First Class Martial Arts Details: Drop you kids off for martial arts and games for free. Winter Wonderland Carnival When: Saturday, 9 a.m. Where: Jones Elementary School Details: Enjoy games, crafts, activities, face painting, photos …
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The PTA has taken to the Internet to spread the word on class sizes at the Severna Park school.
Hoping to avoid last-minute shuffling of teachers next September at Jones Elementary School, the PTA there is using the Internet to survey parents of current and new students to get a better handle on the likley school population for the 2012-13 school year. Last September, there was last-minute scrambling because of unexpected fluctuations in student population. A week before school started, Jones Elementary School lost a kindergarten teacher due to a 20 percent decrease in enrollment in kindergarten. At the same time, another teacher was added to the second grade, due to an increase among children in that grade. That type of juggling at the 11th hour adds chaos to an already busy time of year for staff, teachers and students. Last-minute…
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
This Maryland Green School is keeping their school community in the loop with a website while saving paper and resources.
When Jones Elementary School became a certified Maryland Green School in June 2010, it was on the "to-do" list to create a website that would be the communication link among parents, teachers, and students in place of the traditional paper flyers. This fall, the Jones PTA website launched, thanks to the hard work and efforts of PTA President Bonnie Levin and CAC Chairperson and website creator Jessica Farrar. "Jessica and Bonnie have been the driving forces behind JonesPTA.com," said Principal Sara Pickens. "As a Maryland Green School, we try to be very cognizant of how much paper we use and have been working to streamline electronic means of communication." The school has been successful in significantly reducing paper consumption, in …
Maureen Whittington
9:20 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
In addition to Susan Grieve--our amazing fifth grade math teacher--Folger McKinsey Elementary has three other superb teachers that are being honored at the Excellence in Education banquet in April. They are: Jessica Meredith, Folger McKinsey Elementary School Amy Nelson, Folger McKinsey Elementary School Pamela Nicewarner, Folger McKinsey Elementary School Thank you! Maureen Whittington Folger … more ›