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www2.hcpss.org/pres June 6, 2014

Health Room Direct-Dial Line 410-313-5633 Health Room Fax line 410-531-4825

Principal – Lenore Schiff Assistant Principal – Mary Nimmich School Colors – Green and White

School Mascot – Pointer Dog School Hours: Arrival 9:10 - 9:25 Dismissal 3:45 - 3:55 Lunch Prices: Please do not send large denominations of bills for lunches

Student Lunch - $2.75 Milk - .50

Adult Lunch - $4.50 Make an Online Payment on schoolpaymentsolutions.com

Regarding PRES’ Security System

When visiting the school, all visitors will need come into the vestibule and press the CALL button located on the far right wall of the main entrance. Please press the CALL button; state your name and purpose for visiting and once we verify we will unlock the door for you to enter the building. Proceed to the front office to sign in and receive a nametag. Please be prepared to show a photo ID if asked. When collecting your child for early dismissal please allow a few extra minutes to accommodate for this process.

Policy Reminder: When a child is late to school, an adult must sign them in at the front office (failure to do so is not only a safety concern for young children, but will also result in the child's tardiness being coded as an unexcused absence). We ask that the adult sign the student in, please - not the child.

Principal’s Pointers: Wow, it’s hard to believe that we’re coming to the end of another school year. I would like to thank the parents, students and staff of PRES for helping to make my first year as your principal successful and fun filled! I truly appreciate the collaborative relationship that exists between staff and parents. We are only our best when we work together. Many parents have requested resources that they can use with your children over the summer to help keep them engaged and ready for learning. Here are some online resources, suggested by the HCPSS Elementary Curriculum Office to help “Students Stay Sharp” in the Summer Time: • Mathematics Resources: Elementary mathematics resources, websites, and activities for students in kindergarten through fifth grade are available at the following site: http://smart.wikispaces.hcpss.org • Language Arts Resources: The Elementary Language Arts Parent Support Website is found at the following site: http://elaparentsupport.weebly.com/ (Also linked to www.hcpss.org.) The Elementary Language Arts Office has compiled a wealth of resources for parents that complement the instruction that takes place in the classrooms. This site contains information about the Common Core, includes overviews of what students will learn in each grade, and activities and technology links to support student learning. Research strongly reports the benefits of wide reading and writing to promote literacy growth. In addition to exploring the materials listed on this site, parents are encouraged to provide opportunities for students to read and write regularly throughout the summer. • Science Resources: Elementary science resources, websites, and activities for students in kindergarten through fifth grade are available at the following site: http://www.hcpss.org/academics/science_elem.shtml

• Social Studies Resources: Elementary social studies resources, websites, and activities for students in kindergarten through fifth grade are available at the following site: http://www.hcpss.org/academics/socialstudies_elem.shtml Again, thank you for a wonderful school year. I wish everyone a summer filled with fun and relaxation. See you all in August! Lenore Schiff IMPORTANT NOTICE: When your child is absent, please email the child’s teacher to let them know (email addresses can be found on our school website) with a cc: to Deb_McKee@hcpss.org . This will count as your absence note but you must include the reason for the absence. No other note will be necessary if you do this. Otherwise you must send an absence note within two days for the absence reason to be adjusted. The   PRES   website     (www2.hcpss.org/pres)   will   link   you   to   each   staff  member’s   email   address   (the   best   method   of   communication)   and  webpage  (if  available).    Just  click  on  the  staff  member’s  name  under  their  team   to   go   directly   to   their   email.     Please   use   this   as   your   first   line   of  communication  when  time  is  not  of  the  essence.    Please  keep  in  mind  that  when  the  office  staff  takes  a  phone  message,  it  is  e-­‐mailed  to  the  staff  member.

The Master Schedule (http://pres.hcpss.org/) for students is on our website.

Please consult it to check your child’s schedule.

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES JUNE 06 2nd Grade Fun in the Sun Day 06 3rd Grade Fun in the Sun Day 09 PTA End of the Year Picnic 11 Kindergarten end of the year program and Ice Cream Social 12 1st Grade Fun in the Sun Day

13 4th Grade Fun in the Sun Day

13 Zoomobile visits Kindergarten 17 5th Grade Closing Practice @ RHHS, 9:30 -11:15 17 Last Day for RECC students 18 School Dismissed at 12:45 19 School Dismissed at 12:45 19 Closing Ceremony for 5th Grade Students at RHHS, 1:45 - 5:00 20 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - School Dismissed at 12:45 AUGUST 13 New Student Orientation 21 Back-to-School Night for RECC, Kgtn and 1st Grade 22 Open house for Students: AM RECC 11:00 to 11:30 PM RECC & KINDERGARTEN 1:00 to 1:30 FIRST GRADE 1:30 to 2:00 SECOND & THIRD 2:00 to 2:30 FOURTH & FIFTH 2:30 to 3:00 25 First Day for Students September 17 Back-to-School Night for 2nd and 3rd grades, 6:30 18 Back-to-School Night for 4th and 5th grades, 6:30 The HCPSS is adjusting the school year calendar by two additional days. The last day of school for students and staff will now be Friday, June 20. High school exams will take place Tuesday, June 17 through Friday, June 20. Additionally, all schools will close three hours early Wednesday, June 18 through Friday, June 20, with no Pre-K/RECC. Summer school will now begin on Wednesday, June 25 and will end as scheduled. Health Room Reminder The end of the school year is upon us….Please remember that all medications kept in the Health Room need to be picked up by the last day of school. If not picked up by the end of the school day on June 20th, the medication will be discarded. Medications cannot be transported back and forth by students, unless arrangements are made with the health room.

The Health Room will reopen August 18th to accept medications for the 2014-2015 school year. The Health Room will not be staffed at certain times that week, so please call ahead to make sure someone will be there. All medication orders must be filled out and dated after July 1st, per Howard County Public School System policy. If you have questions, please contact Lee Ann Pazulski, RN (Cluster Nurse) or Diane Cavuoti (Health Assistant) at 410-313-5633. Calling All Incoming Kindergarteners Thank you to all those Kindergarten parents who have already registered their children for the 2014-2015 school year. By registering your child early, you are giving the school administration time to plan for a successful year. If you have friends or neighbors with incoming Kindergarteners, please encourage them to register their child as soon as possible. The PTA is also collecting contact information for future play dates, events and meetings. If you did not sign up to receive this information when you registered your child this week or want more information about the PTA, please email Cindy Newman at cnewmancpa@aol.com or Cathy Coleman at president@pointersrunpta.org to add your information to the list. K- 5 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: Below is a list of required documents needed to register your child at any Howard County Public School. Please come between the hours of 10:00 and 2:00 any school day. Students entering Kindergarten must turn 5 years old by September 1, 2014. The custodial parent, with the following documents, must register students:

1. Birth Certificate or Passport as child’s proof of birth 2. Parent Photo ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) 3. Proof of Residency (any ONE of the following):

a. Deed or Deed of Trust if you have been in your home for more than more than 90 days (with all required signatures) or, b. Signed settlement papers once you have settled on your home or, c. Current Lease if you are leasing a house or apartment, showing parent names and expiration date

4. Any one of the following Utility Bills (showing property address, parent name, current date):

a. BG&E b. Telephone (land line only) c. Water Bill d. Comcast Cable

6. Proof of Immunizations (even if not current, must have Dr.’s signature or office stamp). 7. Legal proof of custody (court order) If applicable.

• If you have not settled on your home you must contact Maryann Thomas at 410-313-6997.

a. If you live with another family in their home you must contact PPW

Cathy Henry at 410-313-7335 to fill out a Multi-Family Form.

b. Children not born in the USA? – Parent will need to contact the Office of International Student Services @ 410-313-7101 or 7102 to start the registration process.

Students that will not return for the 2013/2014 School Year: Please notify the office, in writing, if you know that your child will NOT return for the 2013 - 2014 school year. We will need time to prepare your child’s records for transfer to the new school and to make sure the cumulative file is complete. This information also helps us with the formation of the next year’s classes. Please include in your letter the following information:

• Is the new school public or private? • The name of the new school • City and state where the school is located • When your child’s last day will be

School Supply Sale Going On Now! Save yourself the August hassle of running around town looking for the correct school supplies! Ordering is easy and the supplies are delivered directly to you!

• Anytime between May 5 and June 30, go to www.ordermypack.com, select Order Back-to-School Packs, and enter our school number 103682.

• Select the appropriate grade pack – be sure to choose next year’s grade.

• Pay with a credit card at checkout (see prices below).

• Your Back-to-School Pack will ship directly to your home before the first day of school.

• Questions? Contact Kristin Smoot at kristinsmoot@gmail.com or Innisbrook Customer Service at 1-800-334-8461.

Kindergarten $41.00*

*Does not include Pocket Envelope, (Plastic, string closure, top-loading, letter size) 1st grade $42.00 2nd grade $47.00 3rd grade $45.00 4th grade $48.00 5th grade $54.00

Regarding the Staying Sharp in the Summertime Packets: The Elementary Curriculum Office will no longer be printing the Staying Sharp in the Summertime summer packets that usually go home with students in June. Instead, please share the below information in the newsletters to your families during your May and June issues. The up-to-date aligned resources identified below provide more activities and useful parent information than was available in the old summer packets. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you choose to send your own school booklet created by your PTA or staff, review the attached circular relating to copyright laws. Please be sure to adhere to these parameters. In addition, please note that if your PTA produces a booklet and wants to use the Print Shop, they will have to supply the paper and include it with the submission. School or PTA sponsored booklets are subjected to the Print Shop guidelines. Principal signatures will be required on the requests. Booklet requests will need to be sent to the Print Shop by May 1 to go home with students in June. This will not affect the kindergarten registration packets and booklets that are provided to schools in March.

BAND AND ORCHESTRA SCHEDULE

Week of Band & Orchestra 06/09/14 A 06/16/14 B

Comprehensive Summer School The HCPSS Comprehensive Summer School Program offers programs for acceleration and enrichment to students in elementary school at all instructional levels. Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten is for students who will be entering kindergarten in the fall, and will support school readiness. Let’s Get Ready for First Grade is for students who have successfully completed kindergarten. Students will focus on math, reading, writing, science, personal and social development, and art and music activities. Students in Grades 1-5 are provided educational opportunities for review/enhancement classes in the core instructional areas of reading and math. Students of all instructional levels are welcome. After the academic morning session, an optional second session begins with many exciting enrichment opportunities for all students. The emphasis is on fun, creativity, expression and exploration in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), drama and other project-and inquiry based programs. DATES: June 23-July 18, 8:15 am-1:15 pm Session I - 8:15-11:45 am Session II (optional) - 11:45 am-1:15 pm Location: Forest Ridge ES Onsite Registration: Homewood Center K-8 Registration Dates: Wednesdays, February 19, March 19, April 23, May 21, June 11, and 18; 4-7 pm Saturdays, June 14 and June 21; 9-11am More information available at: www.hcpss.org/summer      

 HCPSS Offers Point of Sale System in Cafeterias The HCPSS Food and Nutrition Service Office has implemented a new Point of Sale (POS) System. With it, parents have the option of funding an online account, from which students can draw funds to obtain breakfast, lunch and/or a la carte foods at school. Families newly registered, will receive a letter via US mail containing their student's unique personal identification number (PIN). All students, paid, free, reduced price and pre-paid MUST use the pin number to purchase anything from the school cafeteria. Instructions on how to access the payment website before their school goes live are included in the letter. It is very important that each student memorize his or her pin number to access his or her account and to expedite the serving line. However, cashiers will be able to look students up by name if they forget. Students always will have the option to pay with cash. Parents who would like to put money on their student's account will process payments online at schoolpaymentsolutions.com via Visa, MasterCard or online check. Students may also give cash to a school cashier to apply to their account. Students currently on a prepaid annual or prepaid installment plan will automatically have the remaining funds transferred into their account. Get involved next year at Lime Kiln Middle School. Our PTA is currently seeking rising 6th grade parents, new parents to LKMS and current LKMS parent to serve as a committee chair, or take a leadership role with an executive board position for the 2014-2015 school year. Being on the PTA is a great way to get an insider’s view of LKMS, expand your circle of friends or just simply get involved. Some of the activities that are sponsored by the PTA include team building for our students, teacher recognition and appreciation, assemblies, drama, year-end celebrations and more! Our organization relies on the many generous contributions from LKMS parents, staff and faculty make LKMS the best school! As we head into the home stretch of this year, we hope you will consider being a part of this great team for the next school year and volunteer at Lime Kiln Middle School. There are many opportunities to be involved and many different committees that could use your help.

For more information on what opportunities are available, please contact any member of the LKMS PTA Nominating Committee: Maryrose Jobst: maryrosejobst@msn.com Renee Kamen: renee.kamen@yahoo.com Lori Riordan: theriordans@comcast.net www.hcpss.org

The school system’s website is the first and most complete source of information on school closings and delays.

HCPSS News email and text message alerts

Register at www.hcpssnews.com. Parents who subscribe to this free service can also opt to get news from their child’s school, and will receive the school system’s Weekly News, which provides valuable information on school activities and HCPSS-related information. For step-by-step instructions on signing up, go to www.hcpss.org/news/newsletter/subscribe.shtml.

HCPSS TV - Cable TV Comcast 95/Verizon 42 NotifyMeHoward

Register at https://notifyme.howardcountymd.gov and choose to receive news from the HCPSS.

Local media:

TV Stations: WRC-TV – Channel 4 (Washington, DC) 516/Verizon WBAL-TV – Channel 11 (Baltimore, MD) 511/Verizon Radio Stations: WBAL-AM – 1090 Regional Emergency Broadcast Alert System WTOP-FM – 103.5 Regional Emergency Broadcast Alert System

HCPSS Information Hotline 410-313-6666 Twitter – @hcpss Please note: The HCPSS does NOT use schools-out.com (which charges for text messages) or e-schoolnews.com. Attendance Information: Emailing your child's teacher is an acceptable way to notify them that your child will not be in school that day and we can use that same email to adjust the

attendance from truant to an excused or unexcused absence. However in middle school and high school the staff may adhere more closely to the county’s policy of only accepting HANDWRITTEN NOTES FROM PARENTS/GUARDIANS. Thank you.

Howard County Attendance Policy: For absences of up to 3 days per year, the principal may determine whether the absences will be lawful/excused or unlawful/unexcused. This completed form should be submitted to the principal in advance. For absences in excess of three days, the principal in consultation with the administrative directors will determine if the absences will be lawful/excused or unlawful/unexcused. If the request is for 15 consecutive days or more, the written request should be submitted 2 weeks in advance. Students with unlawful absences of 15 consecutive school days or more will be withdrawn from school and may be allowed to re-enroll, provided they meet enrollment requirements, upon their return. Students returning from lawful absences have an equal number of days to complete make-up work. See Policy #9010 - Attendance. Please access the Extended Absence/Discretionary Absence and the Religious Obligation. Extended or Discretionary Absence

ONGOING PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT OUR SCHOOL: Together in Education: Harris Teeter: Remember to designate PRES as your school. Go to the following link to sign up. http://www.harristeeter.com/community/together in education/link to your school.aspx Giant Food A+ Bonus Bucks Program: Remember to re-register Pointers Run for Giant Food A+ Bonus Bucks program. It is necessary to designate our school each year. Go to www.giantfood.com/aplus using ID 02671. Safeway Club For Education Program Please also sign up for this program that can benefit our school as well. https://secure.escrip.com/supporter/registration/index.jsp Target Take Charge of Education Please also sign up for this program that can benefit our school as well. https://www-secure.target.com/redcard/tcoe/home

Box Tops: Remember to clip and send in your Box Tops (Box Tops for Education). Our school directly receives money for each box top submitted. Each one donated adds up! So far, we have submitted about $470 worth of box tops for this year! Your child can drop these off in the box in the lobby, or in your child's pod. For more information, please contact Lisa Kim at lmkim01@verizon.net

PRES PTA 2012-2013 Email Newsletter Sign Up

We are happy to continue offering the PTA Email Newsletter through Constant Contact. In the past year the e-newsletter has helped the PTA to keep members informed about activities and service projects throughout the year. If you signed up last year you do not need to do a thing in order to continue receiving the bi-weekly newsletter. If you are not yet on the e-newsletter distribution list you can sign up now. 1. Go to pointersrunpta.org 2. Input your email address in bottom right corner where it says…"Sign up for the PRES PTA weekly newsletter now" …THANK YOU!!!!

For questions you can contact: Laurie Mowrey lauriemowrey@gmail.com

COMMUNITY  NEWS        Success  in  Style  Looking  for  volunteer  hours  during  summer,  join  us  at  Success  In  Style/Charity's  Closet/Phil's  Closet.    Flexible  schedule.    Fun  environment!    For  more  information  visit  www.successinstyle.org  or  e-­‐mail  our  volunteer  coordinator  at  missyatcharitys@gmail.com      Kennedy  Krieger  

Attention  parents  of  children  ages  8-­‐12.  We  are  recruiting  children  to  participate  in  an  MRI  research  study  to  learn  the  differences  in  the  brain’s  structure  and  it’s  function  in  children  with  and  without  ADHD  as  well  as  High  Functioning  Autism.  The  study  involves  participating  in  2  seven-­‐hour  days  of  paper  and  pencil  tasks,  computer  activities,  and  a  Magnetic  Resonance  Imaging  (MRI)  of  the  brain.  None  of  these  tests  are  harmful  or  painful.    There  are  no  direct  Medical  benefits  from  taking  part  in  the  study.    Participants  will  receive  $100.00  and  a  picture  of  their  brain!    Parents  will  receive  a  report  of  the  IQ  assessment  administered  to  their  child  as  well  as  the  radiology  report.    All  testing  is  done  free  of  charge  and  you  get  to  choose  the  dates  you  participate.  For  more  information  about  this  study,  please  contact  Carrie  Nettles  at  443-­‐923-­‐9263,  Mary  Martinelli  at  443-­‐923-­‐9258,  or  Kristie  Sweeney  at  (443)  923-­‐9254  or  by  email  (LNIR@kennedykrieger.org).      Kid  Empowerment  Smashing  ANTs  Plus  Leadership  Summer  Program  All  kids  benefit  from  grades  1-­‐8.    Kid  Empowerment  provides  kids  with  a  toolkit  of  strategies  to  empower  them  to  be  at  their  best...academically,  socially,  emotionally  and  with  all  pursuits.  Your  child  will  gain  skills  and  practice  being  an  effective  team  leader  and  team  member.  They  learn  how  to  become  the  leader  others  want  to  follow.  Visit  www.smashingants.com/KidEmpowermentCamp.php  to  register.  Use  promo  code  POWER15  for  $15  off  one  week  or  POWER20  for  $20  off  2  weeks  if  registering  by  June  20,  2014.          Neighbor  Ride  is  seeking  volunteers  to  decrease  isolation  and  improve  the  quality  of  life  for  local  seniors  by  providing  transportation  for  medical  appointments,  social  outings,  shopping,  religious  services  and  other  needs.  Parents  may  bring  children  along  on  rides  and  No  Set  Schedule  is  required.  Contact  Patrice  Cerwonka  or  Rosemary  Noble  volunteer@neighborride.org  or  410-­‐884-­‐7433  for  more  information.      Howard  County  Arts  Council  seeks  nominations  for  its  2014  Howie  Award  for  Outstanding  Arts  Educator,  an  award  presented  each  year  to  a  teacher  who  has  made  an  exceptional  contribution  to  arts  education  in  Howard  County.  For  more  information  or  to  download  a  nomination  form,  visit  http://hocoarts.org/getting_involved.php  or  contact  Melissa  Wyse  at  development@hocoarts.org.  Deadline  for  nominations  is  October  30,  2014.      Columbia  Association's  Extreme  Youth  and  Teen  (EYT)  summer  program  is  back.  Make  your  summer  the  best  ever.  EYT  is  offering  10  exciting  excursions  for  youth  age  9-­‐18,  from  Hershey  Park  to  Luray  Caverns  in  VA,  to  Arnold's  Family  Fun  Center,  and  Virginia  Beach.  Don't  miss  out  on  the  fun...Invite  a  friend  and  sign  up  now.  Spaces  are  limited.  Call  410-­‐992-­‐3726  for  more  info.  

   Columbia  Association    Ultimate  Middle  School  Supreme  Sports  club  takeover,  Fri.,  June  13,  from  7-­‐11  p.m.  Students  may  enjoy  basketball,  swimming,  rock  climbing,  WII  iDance,  Pizza  and  more.    Students  must  stop  by  with  a  parent/guardian  at  the  BARN  in  Oakland  Mills  to  register.  Deadline  to  sign  up  is  June  11th.  410-­‐992-­‐3726      Recreation  and  Parks  is  hosting  a  Teen  Pool  Party  on  Fri.,  June  13,  6-­‐9  p.m.  at  the  Roger  Carter  Community  Center  in  Ellicott  City.  Join  us  for  fun  games,  great  music,  delicious  snacks,  and  a  night  you  won’t  forget!  Tickets  are  $5.00  in  advance  and  $7.00  at  the  door.  To  register  by  phone,  please  call  410-­‐313-­‐7275.  For  more  information,  please  contact  Kori  Jones  at  kjones@howardcountymd.gov  or  410-­‐313-­‐4609.        Recreation  and  Parks  is  hosting  a  Creative  Arts  Camp  at  Murray  Hill  Middle  School  and  Dunloggin  Middle  School.  Camp  is  offered  June  30-­‐Aug.  1  for  students  ages  6  -­‐14.  Our  talented  and  experienced  staff  will  create  a  positive  environment  where  campers  can  refine  their  skills  or  explore  new  experiences  in  the  arts.  Low  camper-­‐to-­‐instructor  ratios  allow  opportunities  for  small  group  and  individual  instruction.  Campers  will  showcase  their  talents  with  performances  and  Gallery  Show  every  Friday.  To  register  by  phone,  please  call  410-­‐313-­‐7275.  For  more  information,  please  contact  Kori  Jones  at  kjones@howardcountymd.gov  or  410-­‐313  –  4609.          Eduserc  Young  Innovators  STEM  Enrichment  Summer  Program  (Aeronautics  Projects)    June  30  to  July  31,  9  a.m.-­‐4  p.m.  Charles  Herbert  Flowers  High  School-­‐  10001  Ardwick-­‐Ardmore  Road  Springdale,  Md.,  Rising  6,  7,  and  8th  graders  visit  eduserc.org      The  Elkridge  Volunteer  Fire  Department  Junior  Firefighter  Program  sponsors  Chaperoned  Dances  for  ages  9-­‐15  on  these  dates  for  2014,  June  7,  Aug.  23,  Sept.  20,  Oct.  25,  and  Nov.  15.  Dances  are  from  7-­‐10  p.m.  It  is  $10  for  admission  to  the  dance  and  the  kitchen  is  open  to  sell  food  throughout  the  dance.  A  dress  code  is  strictly  enforced;  if  you  can't  wear  it  to  school  don't  wear  it  to  the  dance.  For  more  information  email  us  at  elkridgejuniors1998@gmail.com.        HopeWorks  is  accepting  applications  for  their  Youth  Leadership  Projects  2014/2015  school  year.  The  projects  are  service-­‐learning  programs  promoting  healthy  relationships  and  peaceable  living.  Open  to  youth  ages  13-­‐18,  youth  leaders  explore  violence  

prevention  concepts  including  media  literacy,  bystander  intervention,  cultural  relativity,  sexualized  bullying  and  safe  use  of  technology.  To  apply  visit  the  HopeWorks  website  to  download  an  application  or  contact  Vanita  Leatherwood  at  410-­‐997  -­‐0304.      Ballet  Royale  Institute’s  Exceptional  Children's  Dance  Company    Special  needs  children  have  special  abilities  and  Ballet  Royale  is  offering  a  new  Exceptional  Children’s  Program  to  embrace  them  through  our  love  of  dance,  movement,  music  and  fun.      Ages  3-­‐6,  Sat.  2-­‐3  p.m.  Ages  7  -­‐13,  Sat.  3-­‐4  p.m.  Registration  Opens  on  May  17  For  additional  information,  please  contact  Ballet  Royale  Institute  of  Maryland  410-­‐997-­‐8443      balletroyale@verizon.net      MakingChange  MyBudgetCoach,  free  12-­‐session  budget  and  financial  management  assistance  provided  by  MakingChange,  is  available  at  petakl@makingchangecenter.org.            Colonial  Market  Fair  Committee  History  comes  alive  at  the  Colonial  Market  Fair  on  June  14-­‐15,  10  a.m.-­‐  4  p.m.,  at  the  Benjamin  Banneker  Historical  Park  and  Museum,  300  Oella  Avenue,  in  Catonsville.  Watch  a  blacksmith  at  work,  dip  candles,  and  see  a  Revolutionary  War  surgeon  and  Benjamin  Banneker  himself.  Try  your  hand  at  colonial  games  and  chores.  There  is  something  for  the  whole  family  at  this  free  event  offered  by  the  Baltimore  County  Department  of  Recreation  and  Parks  and  the  Friends  of  Benjamin  Banneker  Historical  Park  and  Museum      National  Aquarium's  Annual  Grade  A  Student  Night  Thurs.,  June  26,  6  -­‐9  p.m.    Students  must  have  3  A's  (or  equivalent)  in  any  marking  period.  Other  family  members  are  $5Register  online  at  www.  aqua.org/gradeastudent,  call  410.659.4200.      Children’s  National  Health  System    Race  for  Every  Child,  Sept.  13,  8:30  a.m.-­‐12  p.m.    Freedom  Plaza,  Pennsylvania  Avenue  and  13th  Street,  NW  5k  (3.1  miles)  Race  for  Every  Child  fun  run.  Family-­‐friendly  activities  To  help  ensure  that  every  child  in  the  Washington  metropolitan  area  –  as  well  as  those  across  the  country  and  around  the  world  who  come  to  Children’s  National  –  can  get  the  world-­‐class  care  they  need.  Form  a  race  team  for  your  school  –  or  better,  multiple  teams  that  compete  against  each  other  –  and  take  the  summer  to  meet  your  fundraising  goal,  Spread  the  word  thru  social  media,  Volunteer.  For  more  info,  go  

to  www.raceforeverychild.org  Follow  Children’s  National  @childrenshealth  #raceforeverychild      SPORTS  

Soccer  Association  of  Columbia  is  now  registering  players  for  SAC  Training  Academy  Summer  Camps  scheduled  throughout  the  summer.    Players  of  all  abilities,  ages  5  to14  years  old  can  take  part  in  SAC's  new  professionally  run  summer  camp.  Both  full  and  half  days  sessions  are  offered.  SAC  also  offers  extended  care  from  4-­‐6  p.m.  for  an  additional  fee.  Go  to  www.sackick.com  to  register.  For  more  information,  contact  asksac@sac-­‐hc.org  

Soccer  Association  of  Columbia  is  now  registering  players  for  the  fall  2014/Spring  2015  Recreation  season.    The  league  is  open  to  players  from  ages  6  to  18.    Teams  meet  for  eight  weeks  each  season  for  practices  and  weekend  games.    Players  receive  an  Under  Armour  jersey,  shorts  and  socks.  Register  before  June  30  to  receive  an  early  registration  discount.      Go  to  www.sackick.com  to  register.    SAC’s  Select  Team  tryouts  will  begin  May  27th.  Please  see  website  for  the  tryouts  schedule.    For  more  information,  contact  asksac@sac-­‐hc.org.    

 Soccer  Association  of  Columbia  is  now  registering  players  for  the  fall  2014/Spring  2015  Clinic  season.  The  league  is  open  to  players  from  ages  4  to  6.    Gender  based  teams  meet  for  eight  weeks  each  season  on  Saturday  mornings  and  focus  on  skills,  teamwork  and  the  basics  of  soccer.    Players  receive  an  Under  Armour  jersey  and  socks.    Register  before  June  30th  to  receive  an  early  registration  discount.    Go  to  www.sackick.com  to  register.    For  more  information,  contact  asksac@sac-­‐hc.org.  

Elkridge  Youth  Organization  is  excited  to  offer  our  6th  summer  of  tennis  for  kids.  Our  program  runs  July  7-­‐Aug.  23,  and  is  set  for  boys  and  girls  ages  7-­‐14.  Our  activities  take  place  at  the  tennis  courts  at  Rockburn  Branch  Park.  All  ages  play  on  Sat.  mornings  and  then  once  more  during  the  week,  either  Mon.  or  Tues.  The  cost  is  $85  per  player.  We  focus  on  kids  who  are  beginners  or  intermediates  as  we  look  to  help  them  enjoy  this  sport  of  a  lifetime.    Registration  and  more  information  can  be  found  at  www.eyotennis.org.    Come  join  us  for  a  summer  of  learning,  fun,  and  great  strokes.  

 Thunder  Soccer  Club  of  Howard  County  is  now  accepting  players  for  several  programs.  Fall  Tryout  Registration  is  now  OPEN  for  boys  and  girls  U8  -­‐  U17  to  join  our  competitive  travel  program.  

 Fall  Recreation  registration  is  now  open  for  boys  and  girls  U5  -­‐  U8.    We  maintain  ideal  roster  sizes;  provide  parent  and  coaching  education  to  ensure  a  well-­‐rounded  experience  for  both  players  and  parents.  For  information  and  registration,  please  visit  www.thundersoccerclub.org  or  call  Michele  Geidel  @  443-­‐741-­‐2486.      Howard  Stampede  Field  Hockey  2014  fall  Season.  Players  should  be  in  grades  1st  -­‐  8th  this  coming  fall.    For  more  information  and  to  register,  go  towww.HowardStampede.com  or  contact  stampede@aasn.net.      Registration  deadline  is  June  6,  2014.      CAMPS  Camp  Oasis  Ages  4-­‐12  from  8:30  a.m.-­‐  4:00  p.m.  with  extended  hours  available,  June  23  -­‐  July  3,  July  7  -­‐  July  18,  and  July  21-­‐August  1,  $475.  Have  summer  fun  with  daily  swimming,  drama,  sports,  arts  &  crafts,  overnights,  pizza  parties,  special  events,  and  end-­‐of-­‐session  performance.          CrossLife  Community  Church  is  holding  the  11th  Annual  Track  &  Field  Camp,  June  23-­‐27  at  Long  Reach  High  School  for  Kids  6-­‐13  years  of  age.  This  half-­‐day  morning  camp  is  a  great  start  to  your  child’s  summer  vacation  where  they  will  get  to  learn  almost  every  event  in  the  great  sport  of  Track  &  Field.  We  are  also  looking  for  high  school  age  volunteers.  Please  check  out  our  website  www.CrossLifeEvents.org.    Columbia  Association    Athlete's  Edge-­‐  Strength  &  Conditioning  Camp,  Columbia  Gym  July  7-­‐1;  July  14-­‐18;  and  July  21-­‐25  Cost:  CA  Residents:  $175/Non-­‐Residents  $205  Contact  information:  columbiacamps.org  or  call  410-­‐715-­‐3065    Lady  Eagles  Basketball  Camp  July  21-­‐25,  9  a.m.-­‐12  p.m.  Centennial  High  School.  This  is  a  camp  for  girls  aged  8-­‐14,  costs  $130.  Work  with  experienced  coaches  on  the  fundamentals  of  basketball.    If  interested,  you  can  contact  Coach  Bobby  Macheel  at  macheelr@gmail.com  or  visit  Centennial  Girls  Basketball  website  at  https://sites.google.com/site/chsladyeaglesbasketball  for  a  copy  of  the  camp  brochure.    Dragons  Elite  Boys’  Basketball  Camp  Glenelg  Country  School,  12793  Folly  Quarter  Road  Ellicott  City,  MD.  410-­‐531-­‐8600    www.glenelg.org/summer.  Weekdays  9  a.m.-­‐3:30  p.m.  Session  I:  June  23  -­‐  June  27  ($325)  Session  II:  June  30  -­‐  July  3  ($260)  Session  III:  July  7  -­‐  July  11  ($325)  

 Dragon  Elite  Field  Hockey  Camp  June  23-­‐27  and  June  30-­‐  July  3,  this  camp  is  designed  for  both  Beginner  and  Experienced  Field  Hockey  Players.  Catered  lunch,  contests,  and  daily  swimming  are  included  in  camp  fees.  Camp  hours  are  9  a.m.  -­‐3:30  p.m.  before  and  after  camp  care  available.      Bethany  United  Methodist  Church    Vacation  Bible  School,  June  23-­‐27,  9  a.m.  -­‐  11:45  a.m.,  Bethany  United  Methodist  Church  2875  Bethany  Lane,  Ellicott  City.  VBS  is  open  to  all  children  in  our  community  from  age  3  years  through  completing  5th  grade.  Fee:  $35/child  ($15/child  for  VBS  volunteers  -­‐  must  volunteer  at  least  2  days)  Complete  online  Registration  using  the  link  on  the  home  page  at  Bethanyum.org.  For  more  information,  call  the  church  office  at  410-­‐465-­‐2919.    Stressless  Test  Summer  Study  Skills  Camps  to  be  held  the  weeks  of  Aug.  4,  11  and  18.  Middle  School  Classes  meet  from  9-­‐11  a.m.,  during  the  weeks  of  Aug.  4-­‐8  and  11-­‐15.    High  School  classes  meet  from  12-­‐2:00  p.m.,  during  August  11-­‐15  and  9-­‐11  am  August  18  -­‐22,  Monday-­‐Friday.    All  classes  meet  at  the  Owen  Brown  Community  Association  building  in  Columbia.  To  register,  go  to  www.Stresslesstests.org.  For  more  information,  contact  Betty  Caldwell  at  410  740-­‐4659,  or  Bcaldwell@comcast.net.