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| 2008-2009:
Sep 1, Labor Day
Sep 29, Half day
Sep 30,RoshHashanah
Oct 9, Yom Kippur
Oct 17, Tchrs Conv.
Nov 3, Prof. day
Nov 4, Gen. Election
Nov 26, Half day
Nov 27-28, Thksgvng
Dec 24-Jan 2, Break
Jan 19, MLK Jr. Day
Jan 26, Prof. day
Feb 16, Pres. Day
Feb 27, Half day
Mar 30, Prof. day
Apr 6-13, Break
May 25, Mem. Day
LAST DAY
OF SCHOOL is June 16 (Half day) |
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International
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World School

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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
| MORNING
ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements
are read at 7:25a.m. each day and posted
outside the main office. |
HOMECOMING 2008 : SEPTEMBER 26 & 27.
Friday, Sept. 26th-Parade at 5:00p.m. and football game at 6:30p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27- Dance, 8-11 p.m. at B-CC. |
ATTENTION ALL
PARENTS – ACCREDITATION FOR GROWTH
(AFG)
B-CC is currently seeking reaccreditation
from the Middle States Commission. AFG
is a unique accreditation process that
uses strategic planning as a vehicle for
school improvement and growth in student
performance. Click
here for more information. |
THINKING ABOUT
ENROLLING YOUR CHILD AT B-CC? HAVE QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE SCHOOL?
Please email the following chairs:
Welcome
Committee – Sarah
Beck or Sallie Chatfield;
International Connections Committee
–Amanda
Boland or Anne-Marie Atkinson.
Check the B–CC website,
too – information for "Potential
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Somerset ES: 21st Annual Runs...
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Somerset Elementary School PTA is conducting the 21st Annual Back-to-School 8K Classic, 2K Fun Run, and Kids Fun Runs on Sunday, September 21, at the Somerset Elementary School. The race begins at 8:00 am.
Many prior Somerset students now at B-CC may have fond memories of this great event and may wish to join in. Hope to see you there!
9/3/08
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Submit to CHIPS !
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BUY YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!!
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Treasure your B-CC memories with a purchase of a yearbook! Starting at just $83.50!!!!
Yearbooks can be ordered:
1.) Online at link using order number 4951
Or by
2.) Credit card:
1.866.287.3096
Please contact Ms. Brooke Molnar with any questions. Brooke_E._Molnar@mcpsmd.org
8/19/08
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ELLEN'S RUN: October 19, 2008- 9 a.m.
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See link to register.
If you would like to form a team… click on the “Teams!” link on their website. 7/30/08
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SSL HOURS: Info and due dates
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For any questions, please contact B-CC's SSL Coordinator, Maria Bayona, maria_e_bayona@mcpsmd.org or B-CC's parent liason, Fern Shepard, at fern.shepard@gmail.com.
Form due dates are as follows:
Summer hours due Sept. 26, 2008
Semester 1 hours due January 9, 2009
Semester 2 hours due June 5, 2009.
5/31/08
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THEATER DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISER
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The B-CC Theater Arts department has begun the GOKAV (Give Our Kids A Voice) campaign to raise funds for the purchase of 10 additional wireless microphone systems for the auditorium. More info. 5/31/08
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BUY A BRICK !
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Bricks cost $75 for up to two lines of fifteen characters each and you may download the order form from the B-CC website. And you know that you may now order a brick with your credit card through the B-CC online store.
Remember, bricks endure long after that gift card is spent!!
Beth Lyle-Durham
Bricks Chair
Senior Parent
5/29/08
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NEW WORK PERMIT PROCEDURES
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There is a new work permit form (at link here)and a new procedure to process them.
WORK PERMITS WILL NO LONGER BE ISSUED ON THE SPOT SINCE ALL THE INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO AN ELECTRONIC FORM BEFORE BEING ISSUED TO THE MINOR.
Work permits will be ready for pickup at 2:10 p.m. the day after they are dropped off at B-CC so students need to plan accordingly.
A work permit is required before anyone under the age of 18 is allowed to work in Maryland. Work permits are not issued to minors under the age of 14. When the permit is issued it will allow the minor to perform certain and specific duties for a particular employer. If the minor changes jobs, a new work permit must be obtained. The work permit does not expire; however, it is not transferable to another employer or another job with the same employer. The validated work permit, with the Issuing Officer’s signature must be in the employer’s possession before the minor is permitted to work.
Applications for Work Permits are available in the Counseling Department and in the Main Office.
Work Permit Process:
*The minor must complete an Application for Work Permit for a Minor that is obtained from B-CC or any MCPS middle or high school. The minor completes the top “To The Minor” section in very easy to read printing.
*The minor then takes the application to the sponsoring employer who will fill in the “To The Employer” section, sign the application, and return it to the minor.
*The minor’s parent or guardian must then review the form for completeness and authorize the minor to perform work by signing the bottom section “To The Parent or Guardian”.
*The minor brings in the completed form along with a photo identification (School ID, Passport, Driver’s License, Learner’s permit) to the Counseling Department. Verification is then made by one of the school’s Issuing Officers (see the Career Center or Guidance)that the ID presented represents the minor applying for a permit.
Once the minor’s identification is verified the student will leave the application at B-CC and return at the end of the next school day, at 2:10 p.m., to pick up their completed Work Permit for Minors.
This extra processing time is necessary because all the information on the application must be transferred to an online form. The actual Work Permit that the minor receives will then be returned to the employer so that minor can begin their employment. 4/25/08
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SPORTS BOOSTERS Banner FUNDRAISER
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Purchase an advertising banner to be displayed at sporting events at B-CC HS. See link. 4/1/08
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Have Questions About MCPS?
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HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MCPS?
Contact the MCPS Call Center at 301-309-6277, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Deaf and hard of hearing individuals may access info through the Maryland Relay, 1-800-735-2258. 2/2/08
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HSA Information
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Get all your HSA questions answered at the link or call 1-877-HSA EXAM (1-877-472-3926. 11/13/07
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TAP: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 2:15-3:15
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Time for Academic Progress (TAP) will start after Labor Day on Tuesday,
September 4th. The room locations are:
Math: C211
English: A311
Science: B318
Social Studies: A411
For those new to B-CC, TAP provides students with a structured place to
work after school. In each room, B-CC teachers are available to help
students with their homework, studying, projects, papers, etc.
If you ever have any questions regarding your child's TAP attendance,
please do not hesitate to email me at Sarah_E_Straus@mcpsmd.org.
Sincerely,
Sarah Straus
TAP Coordinator
Also, the National Honor Society provides tutoring at lunchtime in room A302.
The Spanish Honor Society provides tutoring at lunchtime in room C309.
8/25/07
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Interim/Report Card Distribution, 2008-2009
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INTERIM REPORTS MAILED HOME:
Q1: Oct. 1, 2008
Q2: Dec. 10, 2008
Q3: Mar. 2, 2009
Q4: April 29, 2009 (seniors only)
Q4: May 2, 2009 (9th-11th grades)
REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION:
Q1: Nov 11
Q2: Feb 3
Q3: April 16
Q4: June 25(mailed)
8/18/07
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COLLEGE TRACKS
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CollegeTracks is a program for juniors and seniors who need help with
college access "know-how" and support to navigate the college admissions and
financial aid process.
College Tracks is held in the College/Career Center every Monday - Thursday during lunch, after school Tuesday afternoons, from 2:15 to 4:00 pm and at the Coffield Center on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 -
8:30 pm.
1/27/06
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