WHAT’S HAPPENING AT LA PLATA HIGH SCHOOL

2/28/2020

PARENTS/GUARDIANS: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE AWARE OF THE ATTENDANCE POLICY

https://www.ccboe.com/index.php/attendance-policy

~reminders~

3/3/2020 – PTSO Meeting – Shopping for a College 3/4/2020 – 2 Hour Early Dismissal 3/8/2020 – Daylight Savings Time Begins 3/17/2020 – St. Patrick’s Day 3/19/2020 – Spring Begins! 3/25/2020 – 4th Marking Period Begins

2019-20 PTSO MONTHLY MEETINGS

3/3/20 – Shopping for a College 4/7/20 – Next Year’s Schedule EXPO

(Incoming Freshman)

5/5/20 – General Meeting Meetings will take place in the LPHS Library and will run from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Click on the link for more information!

https://www.ccboe.com/schools/laplata/index.php/login/2016-04-22-21-39-29/254-2019-20-ptso-monthly-meetings

Night of Cybersecurity Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 6-7:30 p.m.

La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Room 113

In today’s connected world, keeping computer information systems secure is a major challenge. Business, industry, and government entities need well-prepared technicians who can prevent, detect, and investigate cybersecurity breaches. The growth of cyber-threats has created a need

for many more knowledgeable and skilled workers.

Night of Cybersecurity is an opportunity to learn more the College of Southern

Maryland’s Cybersecurity program and the many career opportunities available in our region.

Details can be found here: Night of Cybersecurity

GO TO https://laplataathletics.org/2020/01/17/mulch-sale-la-plata-athletics-mulch-orders-are-now-live/ TO PLACE YOUR ORDER!

Yearbooks are on sale now! Follow the link below to purchase yours! http://jostensyearbooks.com/?ref=A03360400

Don't miss the opportunity to buy an ad for your student in this year's book. Go to http://jostensadservice.com/?REF=A03360400 for more information.

15TH ANNUAL SECAC

STAFF APPRECIATION AWARDS

Call for Nominations

The Charles County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) invites parents and guardians to nominate

the person or team who has made a difference in the life of your child with special needs.

Nominations must be made by the parent, guardian or the student (not other staff members).

A lot of people help our children, but please limit your nomination to one (1) of the four (4) categories listed below.

Please make sure the staff member has had direct contact and impact on your child (i.e. not just a nice person that helped you or your family…but someone that actually did something directly for your child).

Nominations should be for a staff member who has “gone beyond the call of duty” to make a child successful during the 2019-2020 school year.

https://forms.gle/34anShfFRvvjqv6w6 Digital version of nomination form.

Nomination categories (Please check one)

Individual Teacher or Aide

Child’s Team (2 or more staff members who work directly with the student)

Related Services Staff (Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Guidance Counselor,

Psychologist, Nurse, etc.)

Support Staff/Administration (Bus Driver, Custodian, IEP Facilitator, Principal, Secretary, etc.)

2ND ANNUAL SECAC BUDDY RECOGNITION AWARDS

The Charles County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) invites teachers, staff, parents and guardians to nominate a student who has made a difference in the life of a child with special needs.

Nominations can be made by a teacher, staff member, parent or guardian (not other students).

Please make sure the student member has had direct contact and impact on the life of a child with a disability.

https://forms.gle/oeEQWdprKeanCz4N7 Digital version of nomination form.

Please limit your nomination to one per family!

We will celebrate their contributions with you, their colleagues, administrators, and family members on

Wednesday May 20, 2020 at 7 PM at the Waldorf Jaycees Hall, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD.

Click on the links below for more information and a paper application:

https://charlescountysecac.com/2020/02/19/call-for-nominations-15th-annual-teacher-and-staff-appreciation-awards/

https://charlescountysecac.com/2020/02/19/call-for-nominations-2nd-annual-buddy-awards/

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER NEWS

Join your College & Career Advisor, Mrs. Campbell, on the Remind app! Parents and students welcome!

Class of 2020 – Code - 2020rocks1 Class of 2022 – Code – 2022lphs

Class of 2021 – Code – 2021lphs1 Class of 2023 – Code – 2023rocks

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS: Don’t forget to come in and see Mrs. Bautista with a completed Transcript

Request Form along with $2.00 per transcript request. Requests for transcripts for scholarship applications are FREE but

you still need to complete the request form. If you still have questions or need help completing the form, please come see

Mrs. Bautista in the Counseling Department.

SENIOR NEWS

Attention Seniors and Parents/Guardians of Seniors:

The Senior Newsletter has been updated as of January 2020! You will find the update here:

https://www.ccboe.com/schools/laplata/images/January_2020_Senior_Newsletter.pdf

There you will find: Senior Parent Night Presentation Senior Information Letter Financial Aid Night Presentation & Handouts

12th Grade Orientation Presentation & Handouts Information about Senior Dues Graduation Information College & Scholarship Information …and much, much more.

SENIOR DUES REMINDER

All seniors and graduating juniors are responsible for paying senior dues. As of November 12, the dues are $135.00. Payment can be submitted to Mrs. Morris via check or can be made online using the link below. Cash payments will not be accepted. Senior dues include graduation attire (cap, gown and tassel) along with a senior t-shirt and admission to the Class of 2020 picnic at the end of the school year. Please see the "Student/Senior News" section of the LPHS website for more information or contact Mrs. Morris at smmorris@ccboe.com.

http://bit.ly/2zizv0U

Charles County Scholarship Fund All La Plata High School Seniors planning to go to a 2-year or 4-year college or a trade or technical school should take advantage of applying to this fund for money for college!

The application is completely on-line this year! Mrs. Campbell, College & Career Advisor, has visited all Senior English classes this week to show students the application and to give helpful tips. Some important information:

March 1st is the deadline –

On-line application closes and no late applications accepted.

The application cannot be saved. Students cannot start application and come back later to

finish. Students mush start and submit in one session.

Review application first before starting. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Campbell

before starting (since you cannot start and save).

Have all documents available on your computer/thumb drive ready to upload to your

application.

Find out more information about the Charles County Scholarship Fund along with the application at the link below.

https://www.ccboe.com/ss/charles-county-scholarship-fund-inc/

SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT

Maryland House of Delegates

Did you know that Maryland House of Delegates Edith J.

Patterson and Debra M. Davis offer scholarships?

DEADLINE DATE: 4/1/2020 Delegate Edith Patterson

https://www.ccboe.com/schools/laplata/images/counseling/collegeandcareer/2019to2020sy/Delegate-Edith-J.-Patterson-Scholarship.pdf

Debra M. Davis

https://www.ccboe.com/schools/laplata/images/counseling/collegeandcareer/2019to2020sy/DelDavis_Scholarship_Info_Sheet_2020-1.pdf

Athletic Boosters Brick

Fundraiser La Plata High School Athletic Boosters

(LPHSbricks@hotmail.com)

Engraved Brick Fundraiser

The La Plata High School Athletic Boosters are selling Engraved Bricks to raise much needed

funds to build a concessions stand inside the school and support the ongoing efforts of the La

Plata High School Athletic Boosters. Once enough bricks are purchased and manufactured, a

walkway will be constructed within the stadium area, near the concessions stand. Please

consider purchasing a brick to recognize your student, alum, family member, friend, or event

that will become a part of history at La Plata High School. Bricks make a great Christmas,

Birthday, Graduation, or any other type of gift. If purchasing a brick as a gift, a printable

certificate will be emailed to you for you to print. Why not purchase one for yourself and one

for that special family member or friend?

Purchases can be made online at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getlistproducts

Fall, Winter, and Spring Sport Registrations will close when…

Upon the official start of the sports season, and at the conclusion of one calendar week thereafter, all applicable tryout opportunities will close, cuts will be made as appropriate, and the roster set.

Students are responsible for contacting the Athletic Director or Head Coach of the sport in question if there are any questions about the specific dates of the tryouts. No additions to the

team will be accepted once final cuts have been made. Any special consideration otherwise, will be subject to final approval by the Athletic Director and the Head Coach of the sport in question.

Remember you must be cleared online by the Athletic Director before you can participate. Registrations

are due by noon before the first day of practice. Any registrations submitted after this time will not be

able to practice until the next practice day.

Please use the following link for upcoming Athletic events: http://laplataathletics.org/

KNOW THE ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR ATHLETICS AND

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

For the purposes of determining eligibility of students to participate in extracurricular activities and athletics

under Board Policy 6431, the following definitions shall be used:

The Charles County Board of Education extends the privilege of extracurricular activities and athletics to

students who recognize their obligation to themselves, their co-participants and their school community while

striving for academic excellence. Extracurricular activities are defined as any activity pursued outside of a

student’s class enrolment. Examples of extracurricular activities include athletics, clubs, and student

government associations. Extracurricular programs help provide valuable experiences and are considered an

integral part of the total educational program. Involvement in extracurricular activities often have a positive

influence on the academic achievement of students. It is the goal of this policy to help students successfully

balance academics and extracurricular activities in order to provide opportunities for a well-rounded educational

experience. Activities that support specific content curriculum would not fall under the eligibility policy as long

as the student is enrolled in the credit bearing class. Examples of activities that do not fall under the eligibility

criteria include fine and performing arts, J.R.O.T.C. drill competitions, and Skills U.S.A.

Follow the link for more specific/detailed information regarding the above:

https://www.ccboe.com/index.php/athletics then click on “Eligibility.”

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or

disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Kathy Kiessling, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or

Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box

2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.