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Inside this issue………..
Senior Information 2
Summer Office Hours 4
Medication Pick-up 4
Instrumental News 5
Athletic Info 6
Athletic Boosters Club 7
Spring Art Show 8
School Craft Show 9
Important Dates 12
Mark Your Calendar 13
Winters Mill High School
560 Gorsuch Rd Westminster MD 21157
410-386-1500 p
410-386-1513 f
Counseling Office - 410-386-1501p
Http://www.carrollk12.org/ wintersmill
Vision and Mission Statement
Vision
Winters Mil l is a school community where all activities focus on learning, achievement, and involvement. Rigor, relevance, and re la t ionsh ips are the foundations for our success. It is a place where involvement breeds excitement for learning as we develop the leaders of tomorrow.
Mission
Winters Mill High School creates a rigorous learning environment where all students will develop their individual potential to become college and career ready in a global society.
Dear Students, Parents, and Supporters of Winters Mill High School,
You should all be receiving this newsletter a few days before the Class of 2016 graduates and the underclassmen take their final exams. The Class of 2016 has been a wonderful group and will be greatly missed next year. I am very confident that they will accomplish great things in the future. I want to send out a huge thank you to the parents of the Class of 2016. Many of you have contributed your time, money, and support to Winters Mill. I hope you all feel like your investment was a good one. I am very confident that this year’s graduating class is going to make a very positive contribution to our community.
I want to remind the parents of the underclassmen that Carroll County policy states that students may not be given final exams early due to vacation or other plans. Unless your son or daughter has been accepted into an educational program the last week of school or has other serious extenuating circumstances, students are expected to take their exam on the assigned day or make up their exams over the summer. Students should contact Mrs. Zepp to schedule a time to take their final exams after they have returned from their trip.
As the Winters Mill Administration, Instructional Leadership Team and School Improvement Team looks forward to next year, we are celebrating successes and identifying weaknesses. One thing that has improved greatly during my time at Winters Mill is the school culture. Our minor and major discipline referrals and incidents that required law enforcement assistance have declined. The overall behavior of our students has improved a great deal. The performance of most of our Honors and Advanced Placement level students is also strong. We are again sending a student to a United States Military Academy and have several students receiving academic scholarships and grants to attend prestigious colleges and universities. We also have a large group of students who will graduate having completed a school-based or Carroll County Career and Technology program. Most of these students will receive certifications in the area that they studied. What we need to reduce is the amount of students who simply are not engaging in the educational process. Too many students will be retained this year and even worse we are going to have far too many fourth year students who are not going to graduate this year. The core of this issue is academic apathy. In an effort to make not engaging in the academic process uncomfortable for students, starting next year students will need to be eligible to attend our Homecoming Dance and other school activities. Eligibility will be based on the fourth quarter report card. Students must earn a 2.0 with no F’s in order to be eligible. Just like athletics, if a student is ineligible based on their fourth quarter report card; they will be able to regain their eligibility to attend the dance by earning a 2.0 with no F’s on their 1st quarter interim. We are aware that the privilege to attend our dance will not motivate all of our students to achieve in the classroom, but for the group of students who value the ability to attend a dance, we are confident that this change will help them to improve their academic focus. Along with this consequence, we are also going to be increasing the amount of extrinsic rewards and perks we give to the students who are taking their academics seriously. I will unveil the new academic incentives that we will be offering to our students in my summer newsletter.
In closing, I want to wish the entire Winters Mill community a wonderful, safe, and relaxing summer. I also want to thank all the students, faculty, and parents who worked so hard this year to make this school year a successful one.
Sincerely,
Eric A. King, Principal
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Community Awards Presentation
Monday, June 6, 2016 7:00 pm in the Auditorium Dress Attire
SCHOOL AWARDS PRESENTATION
The School Awards Presentation will be held on Wednesday, June 8th in the Gymnasium.
Seniors are to arrive at 8:00 am and guests should arrive at 8:45 am. All seniors participating in graduation ceremonies are required to attend.
The Senior Class Photo will be taken in the stadium immediately after the School Awards.
The senior picnic will follow. Seniors may leave once the photo has been taken.
Community Service Learning Hours
Juniors, please be aware that the county guidelines mandate you have 55 service hours to acquire senior status for the 2016-2017 school year. Seniors who do not have 55 service hours will be retained in 11th grade. Winters Mill’s policy strongly encourages seniors to have all 75 required hours completed before the start of the senior year as it is a rigorous year of college and career preparation. Seniors who do not have 75 hours will not be eligible to participate in dual enrollment, hold court for homecoming or board status for clubs, will not receive the privilege of parking on school property and may not be eligible to participate in senior related activities.
There are many non-profit organizations in the Westminster area where students can complete service hours. Please see the website for more information: http://carrollk12.org/wmh/students/service/
The last day of school is Thursday, June 16, 2016.
We will have a 2 hour 45 minutes early dismissal that day.
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Participation in Graduation Exercises In order for a senior to be eligible to participate in graduation exercises, they must complete the Maryland State Graduation Requirements by the end of the fourth marking period of their senior year. Seniors who are required to attend summer school after the date of graduation to make-up or meet requirements will not be able to participate in graduation exercises until the following year. Check with your senior to be certain the requirements have been or are scheduled to be met and that course work is being completed satisfactorily.
Carroll County College Fair
Hosted by CCPS School Counselors and Carroll Community College
October 10, 2016 on the campus of Carroll Community College Each fall, Carroll County Public Schools hosts a large college fair that attracts over 130 colleges, universities and trade schools. This fall, and for the second year in a row, the fair will be held on the campus of Carroll Community College from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This college fair is an excellent opportunity for our students to peruse the huge variety of schools available to our students, schools that students might otherwise overlook during their frenzied search for the perfect college. A local college fair is an exceptional opportunity for students to speak to the very representatives recruiting in this region; a chance to ask specific questions and collect information from the people who know.
Please mark this date on your calendar, and we hope to see you there.
Career Connections Calling all music fans! The Deer Creek Fiddler’s Convention is a fun experience happening on
Saturday, June 11, 2016. There will be lots of live music and prizes for the best performers. Gates open at 9:00 am and it ends at 7 pm. Come for a little or stay the whole day! The competition will begin at 11:00 am, so come ready to enjoy some great music.
For more information, visit CommonGroundOnTheHill.org. Hope to see your there!
Marketing Internship Testimonial I have had the privilege of having a marketing internship with Common Ground on the Hill, helping
me gain skills in not only marketing, but art and graphic design. In my internship, I’ve been able to create a flier for the Fiddler’s Convention. Through my experience, I’ve gotten to work with Photoshop, and various photo editing technology, while incorporating my own artwork into the flier. This has helped me learn a lot about marketing and the business and art world. If you are interested in any type of art or business, I recommend an internship within Marketing. It has helped me realize that this is my future career path. I would like to thank Mrs. Maria Wong for kindly allowing me to be an intern at Common Ground on the Hill. I enjoyed having the freedom to create the flier and put my own style into it. This is an opportunity everyone should be allowed to have. It was an exciting experience.
Make the most of your Senior Year!
Karly Livermore
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QUARTER 4 REPORT CARDS
Student report cards for marking period 4 will be mailed home on/before June 23rd!
Summer Book Checkout
Media Center summer book checkout begins on Wednesday, June 8th. The due date for summer books is Wednesday, August 31st.
The Media Center will open two half days over the summer, for students to return books and/or checkout new ones. Those days are listed below:
Wednesday, July 6th, 12:00 – 3:00
Tuesday, August 2nd, 9:00 – 12:00
End of Year Media Center Due Dates
Underclass Students – all Media materials are due by Friday, June 3rd
MEDICATION PICK-UP
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE HEALTH ROOM: If your student has any medication in the health room, please pick it up by June 16th at 2:45. Any medication that is not picked up by this time will be discarded. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the health room. Thank you!
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
The main office will be open Monday - Friday
7:30 am to 3:30 pm
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Victor O’Neill Studio Portrait Dates for 2016
Senior Portraits June 23 - 24
Underclass Portraits September 6 - 7
Senior Make-up Portraits October 27 - 28
Underclass Make-up Portraits October 26
Yearbook Clubs October 25
Instrumental Music News All men must be fitted for tuxedos. Tuxedo fitting night will be Wednesday, August 31st. Please
see your summer letter (WMHS website) for scheduled times.
Please read the following materials, located on the WMHS website (“parents”-“music boosters”)
Summer letter to concert band 16-17
Summer letter to orchestra 16-17
Summer letter to percussion ensemble 16-17
Summer letter to wind ensemble 16-17
WMHS materials 16-17
A note about dress for concerts
Marching Band Schedule 16-17
Rehearsal and Performance Dates 16-17
“Happily Ever After” Dress Donation
Proms over, bummer! What are you going to do with that beautiful dress hanging in your closet? “Your Happily Ever After” dress charity is accepting donations of Homecoming and Prom Dresses as well as formal shoes and accessories. Please bring your items into the main office and place them on the clothing rack. Your dress will make some young lady very happy. The young ladies helped through your donation may not have been able to attend prom otherwise. If you have questions about the charity, you may contact Mrs. Kohls in the Counseling Center or Mrs. Hurst in room A227. Thank you for helping to change lives!
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FALCON ATHLETICS NEWSLETTER
June 2016
It has been a frustrating weather situation all spring, but the teams and coaches have dealt with all the rain, cold, wind and change of plans very well. We appreciate all the flexibility of the players and parents.
Special thanks to our Winters Mill Administrators who are some of our biggest supporters of athletics! We are very fortunate to have administrators who are so concerned about ALL the aspects of our students’ high school years.
Thanks to our Athletic Boosters for another wonderful concession stand at all our home events. We owe a lot to our Boosters and we really appreciate all the hard work they put in.
We are already looking ahead to the fall season with visitations to the Middle Schools for next year’s incoming freshman. Dates and times will be announced once arrangements have been confirmed.
** A reminder that the 4th quarter grades count toward eligibility in the fall for all except the incoming freshman **
** Summer weightlifting will be offered again this year. See Mr. Miller for details soon **
** Fall sports begin on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Watch for Connect5
e-mail alerts with information or messages from the coaches.**
Craig Walker
Falcon Athletics
SPORTSMANSHIP - THE WINNING POINT
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Athle c Boosters Club 2015‐1016
We’ve had a great year. The new board learned a lot and was excited about all our wonderful athletic events. Thanks to everyone for all the hotdogs, t-shirts, scarfs, and other spirit wear you purchased. Thanks to those who supported our Bull and Oyster Roast and all the volunteers who helped in the concession stand throughout the year. Major thanks to Sabre’ Gifford and Michelle Schwarzman for running the concession stand so well.
The Athletic Boosters Club were able to provide Winters Mill Athletics with the following this past year:
� $3500.00 to Boys Basketball: for uniforms
� $2369.00 to Girls Soccer: for uniforms
� $3379.24 to Girls Basketball: for uniforms
� $100.00 to Golf: for State Tournament
� $100.00 to Cheer: for State Finals
� $35.00 to Wrestling: for State Finals
� $100.00 to Field Hockey: Winner of team raffle at Bull and Oyster Roast
� $500.00 to Baseball: for turf
� $3375.50 to Girls Lacrosse: for uniforms
� $2135.05 to Boys and Girls Tennis: for uniforms
� $600.00 to Football: for Hudle account
� $400.00 to Girls Soccer: for transportation to practice
� $2500.00 to Cheer: for new mats
� $7,167.00 to WM Athletic Dept.
� $900.00 to Studio You from Pink Out
� $300.00 to CAIN
� $300.00 to Seth Budai Memorial Scholarship Fund
� $2,000.00 Scholarship (recipient(s) to be chosen in coming weeks)
Again, thank you to everyone for their continued support. We thank Sara Dickmyer for her efforts and time as Asst. Treasurer over the past 2 years. We happily welcome Jane Huwig-Leister who stepped up to fill the position. We also thank Heather Zophy for being the Member at Large this past year, helping guide us and educate us as we learn our way. We are still desperately seeking help in our concession stand. Please contact us if you can help out.
SAVE THE DATE: Fall Meet the Coach Night Aug 9, followed by our first ABC meeting of the 2016-2017 year!
Have a safe and happy summer. Stay connected with us though:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WintersMillAthleticBoosters
Twitter @wmhsboosters
Go Falcons!
Megan Brown, President ([email protected])
Kristina Mitzelfelt, Vice President ([email protected])
Missi Snyder, Secretary ([email protected])
Nancy Martinez, Treasurer ([email protected])
Sara Dickmyer, Asst. Treasurer ([email protected])
Heather Zophy, Member at Large ([email protected])
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Spring Art Show
The Winters Mill High School Student Art Exhibit was held Friday, May 6th. It was attended by many family, friends and patrons of the arts. Hundreds of drawings, paintings, sculpture, mixed media and AP portfolios filled the cafeteria.
Congratulations to the following award winners:
Best in show …….. ……………..Julia Carvalho
Voted the People’s choice …… CaSandra Green
Strongest Body of AP Work……Brianna Fleishman
Best art in the following media categories:
Graphite = Julia Walsh
Scratchboard = Natasha Wahman
Pen and Ink = Bryan Heiss
Pastel= Jordin Keyser
Watercolor = Chris Fettke-Von Koeckritz
Tempera = Ally Johnson
Acrylic = Loreen Steers
Metal Tooling = Erika Rosales
Colored Pencil = Hope Crawford
2D Mixed Media = Danny Inglis Ceramics = CaSandra Green
Photography = Andrew Dixon
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Winters Mill High School Craft Show
November 12, 2016 8 am to 1 pm
Right now, we are looking for people who sell handmade items.
Most of our vendors are part of the CCPS community (employees, parents, or relatives).
Our show is growing every year. Come be part of it.
ALL money collected from table fees, food, and door prizes goes to the Falcon Fund, which helps needy students in our community.
Contact Celeste Jordan ([email protected]) for more information or fill out the form on the next page.
Find us on Facebook: Winters Mill HS Craft Show
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Falcons Helping Falcons Craft Show Saturday, November 12, 2016 8 am to 1 pm
Winters Mill High School
Name: Signature:
Phone: Email (primary way of communicating):
Name of Business (optional):
Description of what you make or are selling (please be specific—is it handmade by you, someone else, or another type of product)
Do you have a relationship with a CCPS school (staff, retired, alumni, parent/relative, friend, etc.)? If so, which school?
Every vendor is asked to donate a “door prize” worth at least $10. Door prizes will be drawn at the end of the craft show. Winners are called and they pick up the prize at the school.
Every vendor is expected to set up by 8 am and stay set up until 1 pm. We will have students and carts available before and after the show to assist you transporting your things. Students will also be available to deliver food or drinks to your table throughout the show.
Money raised through vendor fees, door prize tickets, and food sales goes to helping WMHS students. Some money will be used to advertise the event.
Please mail this paper and check to WMHS—Celeste Jordan, 560 Gorsuch Rd, Westminster, MD 21157
You will receive an email confirming that paperwork AND payment have been received.
Your space is not guaranteed until we have received PAYMENT & PAPERWORK. For more information, email [email protected]
Total
Vendor Space $50 per space. Spaces are approximately 8’ by 8’. You must supply your own table. Chairs are available.
Table (optional) $10 per table. Tables are approximately 3’ by 9’. We are a school, so table size can vary.
Electrical outlet access
Do you need to be near an electrical outlet?
We do not supply extension cords. Y or N
Subtotal
Please make your check out to WMHS with
Falcon Fund noted in the memo.
NON Refundable
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CHIPOTLE Fundraiser Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support the Key Club at Winters Mill.
Come to the Chipotle at 631 Baltimore Blvd in Westminster on
Tuesday, May 31st, between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Br ing in this ar ticle, show it on
your smartphone or tell the cashier you are supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Key Club at Winters Mill. Thanks so much!
Host Families Needed - 16 Students arriving from Spain
Bring the culture to you Exchange students from Spain will be visiting the Westminster and surrounding areas and are looking for good host families during the month of July.
Host families come in all shapes and sizes including:
� Families with any age children � Single parents � Young couples � Families where both adults work
What does it take to Qualify as a Host Family?
� A willingness to share yourself and our culture. � Willingness to provide meals, some transportation, and a place for the student to sleep (sharing a room is acceptable with the same gender students) � A warm, supportive environment � Allow the student to become a part of your family
What does one gain from this experience?
� Warm memories � Unforgettable experiences � Increased understanding and appreciation of another culture � Making new friends
About the Students
� Students arrive fully insured � Students have their own spending money � Students have knowledge of the English language
Planned Ac vi es Students will have weekly excursions, half day as well as full day activities one time per week. These activities are planned and host family members are encouraged to participate with these trips. Some of the trips include: New York City, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Annapolis, Hershey Park, and Camden Yards. Your students will be busy during the week as they will have English classes in the mornings. However, they will be free to spend time with you and your family on weekends.
Contact me if you are interested or have any questions about the program.
Matt Study – 410-259-0954
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Important Dates for Class of 2016
Graduation Tickets: Each senior will receive 8 tickets to graduation. Additional tickets can be requested on the proper form in the graduation booklet. Every person needs a ticket for graduation. Please include babies and toddlers in your count.
June 6, Monday Graduation Practice at WMHS
Mandatory
Inform employers NOW
WMHS Gymnasium 8 am to 1 pm
Seniors will receive tickets if all obligations have been met.
June 6, Monday
Community Awards Ceremony
WMHS Auditorium 7 pm Dress Attire
June 7, Tuesday
Graduation Practice @ McDaniel
Mandatory
Inform employers NOW
McDaniel College 8 am to 10 am
Arrive 7:45 am
June 8,
Wednesday
Senior Photo
Senior Picnic
Will be taken in the stadium
Immediately following senior photo
June 8,
Wednesday
School Awards Ceremony
Mandatory
Inform employers NOW
WMHS Gymnasium Seniors arrive at 8:00 am
Guests should arrive at 8:45 am (after buses have left)
Senior Class photo will be taken immediately following the ceremony.
You may leave once the photo has been taken.
June 10, Friday Graduation, Mandatory
McDaniel College 7:30 pm
Inform employers NOW
McDaniel College - Seniors report by 6:30 pm Handicap Seating begins at 6:30 pm General Seating begins at 6:45 pm Doors will be closed at 7:15 pm for the processional
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The CCPS provides nondiscriminatory access to school facilities in accordance with its policies and regulations regarding the community use of schools (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts). The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Gregory J. Bricca, Director of Research and Accountability, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland , 21157
410.751.3068
ADA ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of services, programs or activities. Persons needing auxiliary aids and services for communication should contact the Office of Community and Media Relations at 410-751-3020 or [email protected], or write to Carroll County Public Schools, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, may use Relay or 7-1-1. Please contact the school system at least one (1) week in advance of the date the special accommodation is needed.
Information concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act is available from the Director of Facilities or the Supervisor of Community and Media Relations.
Raymond Prokop Carey Gaddis
Director of Facilities Supervisor of Community & Media Relations
125 North Court Street 125 North Court Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157 Westminster, Maryland 21157
(410) 751-3177 (410) 751-3020
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Mark Your Calendar: June 1 Music Banquet 7:00 pm Auditorium
Senior Exam Mods 2A, 4, 4A
June 2 Practice for Awards Presentation Performers (Performers only) 2:30 pm Auditorium
Senior Exam Mods 1, 3
Last Day for Seniors
June 3 Senior Make-Up Exams (Seniors are not to report to school unless taking an exam)
June 16 Students Last Day with a 2 hour 45 Minute Early Dismissal
June 17 Last Day for Teachers
June 6 Graduation Practice at WMHS
Mandatory
Inform employers NOW
WMHS Gymnasium 8 am to 1 pm
Seniors will receive tickets if all obligations have been met.
June 6 Community Awards Ceremony
WMHS Auditorium 7 pm Dress Attire
June 7
Graduation Practice @ McDaniel
Mandatory
Inform employers NOW
McDaniel College 8 am to 10 am
Arrive at 7:45 am
June 8 Senior Photo
Senior Picnic
Taken in the stadium
Immediately following the senior photo
June 8 School Awards Ceremony
Mandatory
Inform employers NOW
WMHS Gymnasium Seniors arrive at 8:00 am
Guests should arrive at 8:45 am (after buses have left)
Senior Class photo will be taken immediately
following the ceremony.
You may leave once the photo has been taken.
June 10
Graduation - Mandatory
McDaniel College 7:30 pm
Inform employers NOW
McDaniel College —Seniors report by 6:30 pm Handicap Seating begins at 6:30 pm General Seating begins at 6:45 pm Doors will be closed at 7:15 pm for the processional
