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February 2, 2018 Principal’s Newsletter
Follow Us
Upcoming Dates/Events
Celebrations
School News
PTSA
After - Prom
Viking Backers
Community News
FOLLOW US
Follow us on twitter: @hcpss_hebron
School Website: http://mhhs.hcpss.org/
PTSA: mthebronptsa.com
The Mountain: Hebron High School's Online Newspaper: https://mthmountain.com/
Viking Backershttp://www.vikingbackers.org/
UPCOMING DATES/EVENTS: See our calendar on our website for additional dates.
Feb 1: Comprehensive Summer School registration opens at 3pm Feb 2: Deadline for After-Prom Logo Contest Feb 3: Delivery Day for MTHMU Winter Sub Sale Orders Feb 3: Fundraiser Event in support of Larry Aaron & Family Feb 5: Viking Backers meeting at 6:30pm in the Media Center
Feb 6: Citizen input for traffic and safety investigation of 99 5pm-8pm
Feb 9: Voter Registration Drive during all lunch shifts
Feb 13: PTSA meeting at 7pm in the Media Center
Feb 16: Senior formal portrait submit deadline
Feb 17: Alpha Achievers Financial Forum at East Columbia Library 1-3pm
Feb 17: Movie:Black Panther private screening by PAAS 1:00 PM, HOYTS Cinema
Feb 21: Viking Backers Mulch Sale Begins
Feb 23: Zumba for Staff and Students 2:30-3:15pm in Gym sponsored by PE Dept.
Mar 1: Registration opens for AP Exams
Mar 1: Screenagers Screening 7-8:30pm at MHHS hosted by HSES
Mar 12-23: Street Smarts Driving School 2:45-6pm, Rm 156
Mar 14: Last day of Mulch Sale
Mar 20-21: Free Prom Tuxedo fittings during all lunches
Mar 24: Mulch Delivery Day
April 23-May 4: Greg’s Driving School 2:45-6pm, Rm 156
May 7-18: AP Exams see the complete schedule on our website
May 16-31: Street Smarts Driving School 3-6:15pm, Rm 156 (no class on 5/18 &
5/28)
May 21-31: Graduation window
June 2: Relay for Life, Howard County Fairgrounds 3pm-midnight
June 16-July 3: Greg’s Driving School 9am-12:15pm, Rm 156 (no class on 6/26)
Fundraiser Event: Join us this Saturday, 2/3, at all Howard County Basketball games
in support of Oakland Mills alumni, Larry Aaron, who was shot at a party on New Year’s
Eve, and is now paralyzed. All money collected at Saturday’s games will go to help the
Aaron family with any added expenses.
Mt. Hebron’s Saturday Varsity double header at Centennial High School, girls at 5:00,
boys at 7:30. Come out and help support this family! Let’s collect the most money in
Howard County this Saturday night.
CELEBRATIONS:
Congratulations to the National Technical Honor Society! 33 new members were
inducted on Monday, January 29th:
Junior Members
Cotu Doan Pooja Nambiar Shreya Santhanagopalan
Caroline Kasuba Rashi Kejriwal
Senior Members
Uzair Ahmad Saima Ahmed Gautam Anantha
Valerie Bonilla Sushrut Chandra Josh Chibb
Dominic d’Agostino Khiem Doan Natalie Goodwin
Erin Halper Ria Kapoor Jason Lee
Tyler Lizzo Mallaika Majid Eliza Munns
Brennan Olds Chinthan Prasad
Mariah Qureshi Noora Rahman Owen Reed
Hyun Tae Ro Raj Shah Lana Shahine
Seema Shaik Meghan Shemer Ben Snyder
Jacob Witlin Eric Yang
The National Technical Honor Society is the largest Honor Society serving Computer and Technology Education Students in the Country. Membership nationally has grown to over a million members since its inception in 1984. Annually, NTHS has awarded over $1.7 million in scholarships. Our local chapter of NTHS was founded five years ago, and currently has the largest membership that it ever has had. We have members from grades 10 to 12, totaling over 50 active members. Over the course of the school year, our members participate in community outreach events, provide tutoring to younger CTE students, and travel to the middle schools to introduce younger students to the variety of CTE courses that are available to them in High School. Special thanks to Mr. Gorleski our Pre-Engineering Teacher!
Congratulations to Indoor Track Athletes and Coaching Staff! The teams ran well in
the County Indoor Track Championship. The girls finished 3rd with 96 points. The boys
finished 5th with 52 points.
Individual county champions include the following:
- Jaiden Ritter: 300 and 500 meter runs - Girls 4x200 meter relay (Blair Ridgely, Morgan Flack, Natalie Lewis, Mia Flack) - Girls 4x400 meter relay (Blair Ridgely, Morgan Flack, Mia Flack, Jaiden Ritter) - Coltan Wartman: Long jump - Boys 4x800 meter relay (Michael Schlining, Glen Turner, Joel Evans, Evan Kocsis)
Congratulations to Chris Stanfield, Cole
Becker, Sam Wiley, Brian Laymon, Zack
Meggett and Ethan Bishop for earning their
#beastmode t-shirt in Strength and
Conditioning I by taking the top score in
different fitness competitions. Keep your eye
out for other students and staff modeling this
one example of the hard work happening in
our weight room.
Congratulations to the National English Honor Society held its fifth induction on
January 31, 2018 in the Mount Hebron Media Center. Fifteen new members were
inducted. Students who applied were selected based on GPA requirements, teacher
recommendations, and demonstration of a dedication to service, an outstanding
academic and disciplinary record, and a written sample detailing their passion for
English. We are
very proud of all
of our new
members and
cannot wait to
begin working
with them!
In the photo are
both new and
existing
members
standing
together.
Amanda Chiei
Jordan Roberts Kathryn Lorenz Mariah Qureshi Sriya Pothapragada Jiana Soriano Zohra Ahmed Sahar Mahate
Megha Sevalia Ava Lehrman Sierra Faish Mary Grace Hamman Dominic Marcinelli Kaylie Bergeson Daniel Herlihy Brennan Olds
Christian Bekele Rebecca Oh Shannon Cucchiaro Andrew Altman Linnea Collins Shea Donovan Alessandra Leone
Congratulations to Key Club Charter and Induction celebration!
SCHOOL NEWS:
Summer School Registration
Comprehensive Summer School registration officially opened on February 1st at 3:00pm. Online registration sessions will open from the 1st through the 15th of every month, February - June. The quick links are below. Classes will close as they reach capacity. As courses close, students should fill out the wait list form ASAP. Quick Links
CSS Registration Website - http://tinyurl.com/HCPSSSummerSchool Direct link to registration form - http://tinyurl.com/CSSReg18 Wait list form - http://tinyurl.com/CSSWaitlist2018
AP Exams
This week, students enrolled in an AP course received information about registering for
AP exams. Registration opens March 1st. Please talk with your child throughout the
month of February to determine which tests he/she plans to take. More information
about registration can be found on the school’s homepage. Students register through
Naviance.
FREE SOCIAL STUDIES TUTORING for ALL students!!! Tutoring after school on
Thursdays in room 103. Students do NOT need to sign up, just drop in. Any questions,
please contact Mr. Ireland at [email protected] If your child needs a ride
home, activity bus is available. If you have any questions about the activity bus, email
NASA Summer Intern Applications Students who are interested in summer opportunities at NASA should visit intern.nasa.gov. Applications are due March 1st. Students can see Dr. Kiehl in room 109 for more information.
SMOB Application
Please review the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) Application Packet. The
applicant must assemble the complete application packet and return it to Ms. Cindy
Drummond, HCASC Advisor, HCPSS, 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
or by email [email protected] . The complete application packet must be
received no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, February 9, 2018. Incomplete or late
applications will not be considered. If you have any questions please contact Ms.
Drummond by email. All applications will be checked for completeness and eligibility. All
applicants and their parents or guardians must attend a Guidelines and
Expectations meeting 6:00 PM Monday February 12th at the Board of Education.
Student Member Applicants may not campaign or reach out to delegates or convention
organizers in any way prior to convention. A student delegate convention will convene
Wednesday February 21, 2018 to review the Student Member of the Board of Education
applicants and nominate the final two candidates who will run for the Student Member of
the Board of Education position. Delegates will represent every middle and high school
in accordance with Policy 2010. The candidates selected will then participate in the
campaign process by creating and distributing campaign materials, including a video to
be produced by HCASC and the HCPSS Television Studio that will be shown at all
voting schools. Guidelines for this process will be distributed to the candidates and
parents at an information meeting on March 1. Until then, no campaigning may begin.
Dates to remember: February 9, 2018 Completed application packets due to Ms. Cindy
Drummond by 4:00pm. February 12, 2018 Mandatory Guidelines and Expectations Meeting
6:00pm. February 21, 2018 Student Delegate Convention held at Wilde Lake High
School March 1, 2018 Meeting of nominated candidates and a parent/guardian
Board of Education 6-7pm. April 18, 2018 Election in middle and high schools.
Please help HCPSS and the citizens of Howard County by seeking out students who may be interested in this position, encouraging strong candidates to apply, and helping students complete the application Register to Vote! Did you know students can register to vote at the age of 16? The Howard County Local Board of Elections will have a team at Mt. Hebron from 11:00am-12:30pm in the cafeteria on Friday, February 9 registering students and staff to vote. You will need to have a driver’s license or know the last four digits of your social security number. PE/Health February 23rd at 2:30-3:15pm -Zumba for staff and students in the gym. Angela Franklin, from BrickHouse Cardio Club in Elliott City, will be leading the event. Cost is free! Come have some fun and experience the Zumba craze!
2017-2018 YEARBOOK Sales: purchase at jostensyearbooks.com!
Questions, Email Ms. Fischetti at [email protected]
Seniors: Don’t forget to submit your formal senior portrait by Friday, February 16. If
you have not selected your portrait online, please email Ms. Fischetti with the proof
number you would like used in this yearbook. If you wish to have a casual portrait next
to your formal, please email Ms. Fischetti at [email protected]
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
Course Registration for Next Year – Limited Counselor Availability 1/29 – 2/15
School Counselors will be meeting individually with all 9th - 11th grade students January
29th through February 15th. Many questions can be answered during the individual
registration meeting, so prepare your child if there are certain topics you’d like them to
discuss during that meeting. During the registration period, the best way to reach your
child’s school counselor will be through email. If you need assistance, contact student
services at 410-313-2883.
Girl Scout seeks..
A local group of girl scouts is looking for minority students to assist with their Silver Award project. If you would like more information on their project or would like to participate please see Mrs. Odom in room 149 or email at [email protected] PTSA & PARENT ORGANIZATION NEWS: The PTSA has partnered with Glory Days to raise money for our After Prom party.
10% of your meal and drinks will benefit our After Prom Party, save your detailed food
receipt – NOT the payment receipt copies must be dated by May 2018.
mail to: PTSA, 9440 Old Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
AFTER-PROM INFORMATION:
Caroline Bodziak/Co-Chair, After-Prom, PTSA: [email protected]
The After-Prom 2018 Logo Design Contest Ends today 2/2. Winning design goes on
t-shirts. Prizes for winning design! 2 FREE tickets to After-Prom + $20 gift card to
Qdoba. Click HERE to view the flier.
Thank you - After-Prom is a PTSA program but a School- and Community-wide effort.
Contact Caroline Bodziak with questions!!
PAAS: Charles Turner President - [email protected]. Please join PAAS at
http://mthebronpaas.wixsite.com/paas PAAS Communications Committee:
Join the PARENTS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS OF MT HEBRON HIGH
SCHOOL, Saturday, February 17, 2018 - 1:00 PM, HOYTS CINEMA, 1591 WEST
NURSERY ROAD, LINTHNICUM, MARYLAND, TICKETS: $10.00 PER PERSON Pay
using the PAAS donation webpage: http://mthebronpaas.wixsite.com/paas/volunteer-
donations(copy and paste link into your web browser)
KASPO: Korean American Student Parent Organization (KASPO)
IASPA: Indian American Student Parent Association-Interested in joining-contact Gopi
Suri at [email protected].
VIKING BACKERS BOOSTER CLUB:
Join us for our monthly meeting – MONDAY, Feb 5th 6:30-7:30 pm in the media center. Everyone is Welcome! All funds raised go directly back to supporting our student activities – academics, arts and athletics. Questions? Email [email protected]
Register for 2018 Winter and Spring Drivers Ed Now! Ready, Set, Drive!!
All classes are sponsored by the Viking Backers Booster Club (www.vikingbackers.org),
thank you for your support!
Register now for the next DRIVERS’ ED CLASSES: 02/01/18 - 02/14/18: 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm with Greg's Driving School, Rm 156
03/12/18 - 03/23/18: 3:00 pm - 6:15 pm with Street Smarts Driving School, Rm 156
04/23/18 - 05/04/18: 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm with Greg's Driving School, Rm 156
05/16/18 - 05/31/18: 3:00 pm - 6:15 pm with Street Smarts Driving School, Rm 156 (no class on 5/18 & 5/28) 06/16/18 - 07/03/18: 9:00 am - 12:15 pm with Greg's Driving School, Rm 156 (no class on 6/26)
For more dates, please check the driving school websites: www.streetsmartsmd.com – Phone number: 443-355-4238 www.gregsdrivingschool.net - Phone number: 800-456-1255
Frequently Asked Questions about Drivers Education:
Am I required to take Driver’s Ed? Yes – in Maryland, the law requires everyone to complete an MVA-certified Driver’s Education course in order to obtain a new driver’s license. This rule applies to all Maryland residents, regardless of age.
Do I need a learner’s permit to take the Driver’s Ed class? You do not need a learner’s permit to take the class – in fact; you can begin the class as early as age 15. Many students find that taking the class first helps them to pass the MVA learner’s permit test later when they apply for a permit (You can apply for a learner’s permit at the age of 15 and 9 months). The course consists of two parts: a classroom portion, and an in-car driving portion. Students may take the classroom portion without a learner’s permit, and then return for the on-the-road training after they have obtained their permit.
For more information: http://www.vikingbackers.org/driver-s-ed.html VOLUNTEERS are needed for the CONCESSION STAND. No experience necessary. It’s a good way to earn NHS volunteer hours! Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c44afae2fa2fa7-20172018 Thank you to all who have given time to help! www.vikingbackers.org COMMUNITY NEWS: Former Mt. Hebron football player and NFL linebacker and now art teacher in Baltimore is making an impact in Baltimore Schools to advocate for the school community. He played football at Mt. Hebron High School and Penn State, where he was an All-American en route to being drafted No. 11 overall by the Buffalo Bills in 2009.
Read the full article here: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/education/k
-12/bs-md-aaron-maybin-cold-schools-20180108-story.html
Who should be in the Jim Coleman Honda Howard County January 2018 Boys
Basketball player of the Month (Poll)? Vote for Brandon Prox for Howard County
basketball player of the month. Please see the Link:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/howard/sports/ph-hs-hoco-boys-bball-
player-of-month-january-20180130-htmlstory.html
Join our community screening of “Screenagers – Growing Up in the Digital Age.”
March 1, 2018 at MHHS 7:00-8:30PM
Screenagers is an award-winning film that probes into the vulnerable corners of family
life and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games and academics. The
film offers solutions on how we can help our kids and ourselves navigate the digital
world in which we all live.
See Trailer on Event Reservation Page for more information.
Students aged 10 and up are encouraged to attend with their parents, however,
parents/teachers/community members with younger students are also encouraged to
attend. Elementary/Middle School age children should not be dropped off at the event
alone. No childcare provided. Families are encouraged to view the film together.
Reserve your seat now using the link below.
***This event is being shared among all of the schools in the Ellicott City area.
The link to reserve your spot will be active as long as there are available seats in the
Hebron auditorium.
Space is LIMITED but feel free to pass the link to anyone who you believe would benefit
from this important movie.
https://impactflow.com/event/presented-by-hollifield-station-elementary-and-patapsco-
middle-school-6529
Thank you to the Hollifield Station PTA for helping to sponsor such a worthwhile and
timely event for our community!
Questions? Please contact Heidi Shorter at Hollifield Station Elementary School.
Alpha Achievers Financial Forum
The River Hill Alpha Achievers invite you and your family to our Financial Freedom
Forum on Saturday, February 17 at East Columbia Library from 1-3pm.
Pre-Register at: https://achieversfff.eventbrite.com/
The Howard County Office of Transportation and the SHA are jointly seeking citizen
input to a traffic and safety investigation of MD99. Interested individuals can submit
comments, questions and concerns at https://tinyurl.com/yawxkavx. “open house” on
Tuesday, February 6, 2018, 5pm-8pm, George Howard Bldg., 3430 Court House Dr.,
Ellicott City (county office complex).
HC Drug Free program invites all parents and students to attend “Substance Use and
Its Impact on Academic Achievement and Mental Health” at 7:00 p.m. on January
30 at Howard High School. This program is in partnership with HC DrugFree, Howard
High School PTSA, and Bonnie Branch Middle School PTA. If schools close on
January 30, the program will be held on February 27.
HC DrugFree’s Next Teen Advisory Council (TAC) Meetings: Monday, January
22 and Monday, February 26 from 5:30pm to 7pm at The Barn (Teen Center) in the
Oakland Mills Village Center. TAC is open to all Howard County high school students
and community service hours are available. Free pizza. Teens and parents
must complete the registration form found on the Teen Advisory Council page
at www.hcdrugfree.org and teens must RSVP to [email protected] before each
meeting.
Enter the HC DrugFree Category in the Ho Co Student FilmFest: Winning film(s) will
be shared as a Public Service Announcement (PSA). PSA topic: How alcohol/drug use
and abuse affect family and friends. Entries due by Friday, February 23. Click here for
details and be sure to visit both https://hocofilmfest.com/
and http://www.hcdrugfree.org/hoco-filmfest/ for updates.
Help Finish The Fight Against Cancer!
The 2018 Relay for Life of Howard County invites you and your team(s) to join us
Saturday, June 2, from 3pm- midnight. This event is held at the Fairgrounds, 2210
Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, MD.
For more information contact our Recruitment Event Lead: Deryll Deigh at
[email protected] or Tracy Thomas at [email protected] Register ONLINE at:
http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY18NER?fr_id=88602&pg=entry
For more Community News and Programs visit http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-
and-programs/
