Congratulations!

Congratulations to Annie Yuan, Grade 8 who has been selected as a 2022 Carson Scholar. With this honor, Annie will receive a $1,000 scholarship award that will be invested in her college education. Annie was selected because she has demonstrated the highest standard of academic achievement, integrity, civic, and social responsibility. 
Ms. Moore would also like to thank the members of the "Student Engagement and Belonging" committee (Ms. Metzler, Ms. Marton, Mr. Grabau, and Mr. Klingler), Ms. Strickler, and Ms. Remmel for working through the MVMS selection process. 
We are so proud of Annie! Congratulations! 

Waiting For a Pi(e) Day Grand Total

While the dollars are still being counted, it is safe to say that we have far exceeded our goal for the support of Grassroots! The generosity of our students and community is overwhelming. Our grand total will be announced on Monday. If you missed the chance to contribute in school, you can still contribute online this weekend and be eligible to enter the Pi(e) Day contest. Contribute by Saturday at midnight to be entered into the drawing. 

Kindness Club News 

We are so excited and proud that our "Kindness Club" provided 82 bag lunches to Grassroots this month. This helped provide mid-day meals for shelter residents and much-needed assistance for individuals challenged with food insecurity in Howard County. Falcons, thank you for extending your service beyond our school community. 

Gifted and Talented Summer Institutes

The Gifted and Talented (GT) Summer Institutes for Talent Development offers additional advanced-level instruction and enrichment experiences not regularly available during the academic school year for students entering grades 1-8. Rigorous instruction focusing on talent development is offered in mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, technology, and fine arts. 
No testing or prior GT coursework is required for enrollment in these enrichment offerings. 
Students may attend Session 1, Session 2, or both sessions. While the program is half-day, before and aftercare is available onsite via Howard County Recreation and Parks.  
For more information, please visit the HCPSS Summer Programs page. 

• G/T Course Listing 
• G/T Course Matrix 

Registration is through HCPSS Connect Parent Vue.
Contact: GTSummer@hcpss.org or 410-313-6671. 

Cell Phone Policy

Mobile phones can be brought to school but must remain off or silent and completely out of view for the entire school day. Any phone in view will be confiscated and locked away, logged, and securely held until the end of the school day, at which point it can be collected by the student for the 1st offense. Repeat offenders will have their phones confiscated and locked away, logged and securely held until the end of the school day, at which point they can be collected by a parent.  Thank you for supporting our staff and students.

HCPSS Cell Phone Policy for Middle Schoolers (revised 2021)

Policy 8080 states:
Middle Schools – Students:
"Students will not use personal technology devices during non-instructional time, including the transition between classes, lunch, recess, or in bathrooms."
All cell phones must be put away upon entering the building. Students may carry their phones, but they must be silent and they may not be used during the day.

PTA News

Save the date! 
Join us for a fundraiser at Walkers on 3/29 to support our PTA. Click here for details
And on June 1st, We will have another fundraiser at Yogi Castle. stay tuned for details.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Double Good fundraiser! We sold $7,051 of popcorn, raising $3,525 for student/teacher activities sponsored by the PTA!

1st Place Seller - Jackson Tribble - Congratulations!
Winner of "principal for the day" and 5 extra entries for the Pi Day contest
2nd Place Seller - Vince Zinn
3rd Place Seller - Madison Garstecki
Each will receive 3 extra entries for the Pi Day contest
4th Place Seller - Zoe Adams
5th Place Seller - Noah Dunn
Each will receive 1 extra entry for the Pi Day contest.

Community News and Events

Please visit the Community News and Programs page for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations.

HC Drug Free Updates

FREE Parenting Classes: HC DrugFree will present another series of parenting classes for Howard County parents, guardians, and grandparents starting March 30. Click here for the flier.

FREE Life Skills Classes for Students: HC DrugFree is providing a highly interactive skill-based program designed to promote positive health and personal development for youth in grades 6-9. Click here for the flier. 

Medication and Sharps Drive-thru Collection: HC DrugFree’s next drive-thru prescription and over-the-counter medication and sharps (needles, syringes, and EpiPens) collection will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wilde Lake Village Center parking lot in Columbia. Read more here. 

Parents: If you are interested in learning more about what is happening in Howard County, the many free resources HC DrugFree and other organizations offer, or how your student can volunteer as they learn skills and receive more community service hours, then sign up for our free newsletter to get updates on events as well as information to keep your family safe and informed. Go to the bottom of our homepage at www.hcdrugfree.org

Upcoming Dates

March 16    Hearing and Vision Screening
March 16    Schools close 3 hours early
April 1        Spring Picture Day