Bulldog Families,

The second quarter has started and the holidays are almost here. This semester will be over before we know it. Please make sure we are keeping our grades up and getting help from your teachers as needed.

Please feel free to reach out to teachers, guidance counselors and administration anytime we can assist you or answer a question.

Matt Spiker

NCHS Principal

Important Dates:

November 13th National Honor Society Inductions

November 14th Multilingual Learners Parent Night at Greensboro Elementary School 6:00pm

November 15th Underclassman Makeup Pictures

November 15th Senior Panoramic Photo of class

November 17th 1st Quarter Report Cards Issued

November 21st Senior Makeup Pictures

November 22nd-27th No School for students

Each week teachers recognize students for showing how they BARK like a bulldog. The following students are being recognized for Being ready, Acting responsibly, Respecting others, and demonstrating that Knowledge is power.

Ms Rada

Darly Ortega for helping other students in Algebra class

Dennis Linares for helping other students in Discrete math class

Mrs. Bradner

Seanna Rupp

Jeremiah Wake

Robert Crenshaw

Mrs. Guzman

Dewayne Hall III

Braden Dickerson

Ryan Harris

Mr. Abele

Esvin Ramirez Bamaca

Maria Juarez Tomas

Azuzena Pinzon Aguilar

Mrs. Jackson

Kelly Beauchemin

Nalleli Roblero-Rivera

Cecilia Richard

Mr. Helgason

Emilia Hutson - 1st Period

Steven Turner - 2nd Period

Hasler Herrera-Miguel - 4th Period

Mrs. Baker

Delaney Hall

Mr. Julius

1st Period- Adrianna Pierce

3rd Period- Garrett Harless

4th Period- Neveah Irby

Mrs. Hartlove

Vernon Jenkins-Gold bark

Dane Glaeser

Christopher Guardado Torres

Mrs. Rupp

Emma Molnar

Genevieve Dixon

Zyell Watts

Christian Lahnemann

Kevin Godinez Rodriguez

Bailey Thayer

David Livingstone

Mr Joseph

Morgan Ege

Leah Mitchell

Callie Creason

Alexandra Hennesy

George Schwaeble

Jonathan Radcliffe

Mrs. Dvorak

Sam Greenway

Daniel Rice

Dr. Moyer

David Aviles

Jason White

Mr. Motily

Miguel Castro-Muro
Kris Schmidt
Izzy Knott

Ms. Willis

Della Sefton

Gracie Lord

Cameron Mitchell

Ms. Mielke

Nelson de la Cruz Ralon

Belisario Chilel Sandoval

Orlando de la Cruz Gutierrez

Mrs. Harfeld

Nolan Jones

Hemy Perez-Reyes

Katlyn Seehafer

Mr. McCormick

Omar Marroquin Mendez

Yamilett Benitez Cordova

Fajr Muhammad

Sra. Schreyer

Savannah Geras

Keith Davenport

Genevieve Dixon

Mrs. Hairsine-Gray

Austin Lynn

Tailynn Miron

Rylee Hagan

Mrs. Shilling

Courtney Garey

Nicholas Jastram

Linley Clark

Cooper Makovsky

Joseph Brown

Hansen Capistran Felipe

Skyla Hernandez

Brianna Canter

Jeremiah Wake

Joslynn Frye

Mr. Silsley

Alena Caraballo

Jeremiah Wake

Leslie Monter Casio

Mrs. Bradley

Abigail Alton

Aro Gleockler

Adrianna Runyon

Service learning opportunities at Positive Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, which is located at Timber Grove Farm in Preston. Coming up, we are having our Jaime Lee Hutchison Memorial Horse Show on Saturday November 18th beginning at 8:30 am. If you know of any students age 14 and over at NCHS who might be interested in helping that day, please have them go to positivestridescenter.org or google Positive Strides Therapeutic Riding Center. There is a link to the Volunteer application materials. They can print, fill out and bring to the event.

We will also have after-school and weekend opportunities during this year. Feel free to reach out to Kim Hopkins, Director of Positive Strides at 443-239-4953 or positivestridesed@gmail.com or reply to this email and I can get answers to any questions you may have.

The NCHS Drama Club Presents She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition by: Qui Nguyen. This is the enchanting tale of Agnes, a popular cheerleader, who suddenly finds herself transported to a magical realm filled with monsters. In a quest to connect with her late younger sister Tilly, Agnes embarks on adventures within Tilly's own D&D campaign, unraveling surprising secrets along the way. Tickets: $8 for adults $6 for students, seniors, and veterans Purchase at the door or in advance online at nchsmd.booktix.net. Showtimes: Fridays, Nov. 10 & Nov. 17 at 7:30pm Saturdays, Nov. 11 & Nov. 18 at 5:30pm Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Parental guidance is suggested.

A photographer from Strawbridge Studios will be at your school on 11/15/2023 to photograph your Fall Retake pictures.

Below is a link to post on your website and share with your parents/guardians. https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/north-caroline-high-school/fall-retake-pictures-11-15-2023-89/optIn This link will allow parents to sign up to receive updates via email regarding their child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.

Good Afternoon Class of 2024!

A lot of you have been asking about senior picture makeups so here is some information.

A few days prior to the scheduled picture day, November 21, 2023, my contact at Strawbridge will be sending me a list of students who have been photographed as well as a list of those who have not. In this email, I will also be providing a Google form for those of you that would like pictures done or redone to sign up. Please fill out the Google form ONE TIME to sign up for pictures. We will create a list/schedule for those that sign up to get their pictures taken. The form will close the day before picture makeups, November 20th, 2023. If you have any questions, please let me know.

The leaves are changing and fall is in the air! It is our goal at ParentGuidance.org to ensure all parents have access to the help and support they need to raise their children. I have created a new coaching flyer that you can download and share on your social media outlets as well as on your district website. I am including a short announcement you can use when you share the flyer through social media:

Parents, do you find yourself looking for ways to connect with your child more? Parent Coaching is a free resource that connects you with a parenting coach and content created by therapists, to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenting.

Click here to register for support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coaching

An important message about attendance:

Good attendance for your student begins on the first day of the school year. Consider the following facts:

• Chronic absenteeism may prevent children from reaching early milestones.

• Chronically absent students have difficulty keeping up with the pace at which they are expected to learn and grow.

• Students who are absent even a day or two every few weeks fall behind their peers.

• Irregular attendance can be a better predictor of whether students will drop out before graduation than test scores.

• Consistent, on-time attendance is a habit that lasts into adulthood.

In addition to wanting the best possible education for your child, we also closely monitor absences because Maryland law requires that children ages 5-18 attend school. Students may be withdrawn if not attending school regularly; students not enrolled or attending will be considered truant.

How Can Parents Encourage Good Attendance?

• Build good attendance habits early so children know that getting to school on time every day is important!

• Set a regular bedtime & morning routine, laying out clothes and backpacks the night before.

• Avoid scheduling appointments & trips when school is in session.

• Don't let your child stay home unless he/she is truly sick.

• Consider that sometimes a stomach ache or headache is a sign of anxiety. If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to the school about helpful resources.

Administration:

Mr. Matt Spiker - Principal (12th grade)

Ms. Crystal Drexel - Assistant Principal (9th grade)

Mr. Thomas Jefferson- Assistant Principal (10th grade)

Ms. Chasity Wright - Assistant Principal (11th grade)

Guidance Counselors:

Ms. Tricia Bolduc (9th grade)

Ms. Virginia Belay (A-Gn)

Ms. Jackie Holtzman (Go-Pa)

Ms. Ann Ferkler (Pb-Z)

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.

Email: spiker.matthew@ccpsstaff.org
Website: https://www.northcarolinehs.org/
Location: 10990 River Road, Ridgely, Maryland 21660, USA
Phone: (410)-479-2332
Facebook: facebook.com/northcarolinebulldogs