CSP Newsletter

To our Phenomenal PTSO and CSP Parent Community:

On behalf of the staff at CSP, we want to sincerely thank you for all of the thoughtful gestures throughout Teacher Appreciation Week.

Your kindness, generosity, and encouragement truly mean so much to our team. Please know that we could not do what we do without our amazing students and the continued support of our parent community.

Thank you for helping our staff feel valued, appreciated, and cared for — not only this week, but throughout the entire school year. We are incredibly grateful for your time, support, and partnership.

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Sincerely,

Principal

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and supporting the mental well-being of our students and families.

The following points are being shared with you to help normalize the topic of Mental Health and provide actionable tools for early intervention.

Common Warning Signs

You should watch for persistent changes (lasting two or more weeks) that disrupt your student's daily life:

• Emotional Shifts: Frequent irritability, extreme mood swings, or lasting sadness.
• Behavioral Changes: Withdrawal from friends, loss of interest in favorite activities, or "school refusal".
• Physical Indicators: Frequent headaches or stomach aches without a clear medical cause, or significant changes in sleep and appetite.
• Academic Impact: A sudden decline in grades or difficulty concentrating in class.

Daily "Wellness Wins" for Families

You are encouraged to use these simple habits to build emotional resilience at home:

• The "Big 5" Habits: Prioritize restorative sleep, physical activity, healthy eating, social connection, and helping others.
• Meaningful Check-ins: Use open-ended questions like "What was the best part of your day?" or "What made you feel nervous today?" to spark authentic conversation.
• Structure & Routine: Predictable daily schedules, especially consistent bedtimes and limited screen time, help reduce anxiety.
• Model Coping Skills: Let your student see you managing stress in healthy ways, such as taking a walk, deep breathing, or journaling.

Resources & Next Steps

Please know that you are not alone and have access to support:

• School Support: Reach out to your student’s school counselor or a teacher if you notice changes at home.
• Professional Guidance: Visit expert-led platforms like ParentGuidance.org or Child Mind Institute (childmind.org) for practical mental health tools.
• Crisis Support: Immediate help is available by calling or texting 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

~Kimberly Y. Phillips, School Psychologist

Dear CSP community, Thank you so much for your support of our Book Fair and Family Fun Night last week. We are so grateful to everyone who attended, supported our fundraising efforts, and promoted reading and books! Thanks to you, we will be able to add even more new, exciting, and useful content to our library collection! Happy reading!

End of School Year Library Due Dates

Please note the following due dates for library materials as we round out the school year. We appreciate your cooperation in helping to maintain our resources at CSP!

Friday, 5/8 - all library materials due for seniors

Friday, 5/29 - all library materials due for all students

If your student has an outstanding lunch account, we ask that you please make payments as soon as possible.

CSP will be closed for all students on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, to allow our staff to celebrate the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026.

CSP Drama is proud to present: Mutually Assured Destruction, a play about sibling rivalries by Don Zolidis. Please purchase your tickets for the show times below.
Saturday, May 30 - 7:00pm
Sunday, May 31 - 2:00pm

CSP PTSO needs all hands on deck to finish the year strong! Please review the volunteer needs and lend your time and talents where you can! Questions? Email PTSO@mycsp.org.

Volunteers Opportunities: End-of-Year Activities

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am

All seniors are required to attend rehearsal here at CSP. Please make sure your child alters work schedules or whatever may conflict, as this is mandatory.

College Admission Photo - May 19, 2026

Plan to either wear your college shirt or bring a piece of gear identifying your college, such as a pendant or sign.

Photo will be taken at the conclusion of the graduation rehearsal.

The PAC is excited to recognize and celebrate our amazing student athletes and the coaches who inspire them during CSP’s FIRST EVER High School Athletics Award Ceremony!

PAC is gratefully accepting donations towards refreshments or supplies and is seeking volunteers.

Please check out our Amazon Wish List, donation, and Sign Up Genius links and sign up to help if you can:

• Amazon Wish List

• Donations for refreshments and supplies -

• Volunteer Sign Up Genius

The PAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and your donation is tax deductible!

Your support would go a long way towards elevating this event and making it a memorable celebration! Thank you!

The last day for seniors will take pace on Friday, May 22. This is the same we will hold our Senior Breakfast and Awards ceremony. This event will take place from 8:30 - 11:30 am.

The breakfast is for the graduating senior and two adult guest ONLY. There are no children permitted at this event.

Date: May 22, 2026 - Following the Senior Awards Ceremony

Please ensure your child brings their cap with a tassel on this day. After the Awards Ceremony, CSP tradition is that the rest of the school lines the halls while seniors walk down the middle with caps on. Parents are welcome to follow behind, or line the halls to take a video.

CSP will celebrate the Class of 2026 on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The ceremony will take place at Severna Park High School, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

More details will be shared as the event gets closer.

As we prepare for our end-of-year celebrations for the Class of 2026, we are excited to continue CSP's traditions. During the Senior Awards Ceremony, we will feature a special photo montage honoring our graduates.

Please click on the link to share 1-4 photos of your student. The photos may include different ages and stages - from early childhood to senior year - as we celebrate their journey and growth.

We look forward to highlighting and honoring each student of the Class of 2026!

Photo Montage Link

Join us for our annual Culturefest event on Friday, June 5, from 5-8 PM! Enjoy cultural exhibits and student projects, food trucks, activities from CSP student organizations, national anthems from around the world, and our second ever World Cup tournament!

We’d love to have as much participation as possible, so please use the following link for performances, booths, and the World Cup

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3I6ja0ziAkJptXV2BVWnW6ggSMydRAIhKKBgIfhOJovQI4Q/viewform?usp=header

Celebrate heritage, tell your story, and bring your roots to life at our Culture Fest on June 5th! Create a visual presentation that showcases the country your family comes from - its facts, traditions, food, music, landmarks, history, fashion, language, or anything that makes it unique. This is your chance to share your culture, honor your family's journey, and help others explore the rich diversity that makes our community special. let your creativity shine as we travel the world through your stories, one presentation at a time!

Displays do not need to be manned by anyone. They will be displayed around the school for our community to enjoy during the Culture Fest. They can consist of a poster board with information, pictures, artifacts, etc. This can be an investment that can be used year after year for our Culture Fest. We hope to see as many countries as possible represented by our diverse student community.

If you have any questions please reach out to Ms. Conley (aconley@mycsp.org)

Displays should be brought to school June 5th. Students can bring them to school or they can be brought at the start of the Culture Fest.

Please click here if you plan to submit a display.

As we near the end of the school year, we would like to share important information regarding our 8th-grade promotion ceremony and dance.

Both events will take place on June 12.

8th-Grade Promotion Ceremony

9:00 - 10:00 am

8th-Grade Dance

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Please note that due to capacity limitations, the promotion ceremony has a strict attendance limit. Each student may have two attendees only (not including the student).

To purchase dance tickets, students may bring $7.00 to Ms. Thomas in Room 111 or purchase them online using this link.

The Botvin LifeSkills Parent Program is a free, evidence-based workshop series designed for families with school-aged children. This program provides practical, hands-on strategies to strengthen family relationships, enhance communication, and support positive youth development.

Program Highlights:

• Practical tools for everyday parenting

• Interactive discussions and real-life application

• Supportive and welcoming environment

• Free workshop book and participation gift

• Meals provided for in-person attendees

Workshop Details:
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Format: In-person and virtual options available

Session Schedule:

• April 27 – Family Communication, Linthicum Library, 400 Shipley Road, Linthicum Heights, Md

• May 21 – Parental Monitoring, AACO Non-Profit Center, 41 Community Place, Crownsville, Md,

• June 25 – Being a Good Role Model, AACO Non-Profit Center, 41 Community Place, Crownsville, Md,

• July 30 – Consistent & Appropriate Discipline, AACO Non-Profit Center, 41 Community Place, Crownsville, Md,

• August 27 – Substance Use: Effects & Warning Signs, AACO Non-Profit Center, 41 Community Place, Crownsville, Md,

• September 24- Taking a Clear Stand on Drugs- AACO Non- Profit Center, 41 Community Place, Crownsville, Md

Registration is required. Families can register or request additional information by contacting:
Michele Green at mgreen@mdcoalition.org
Shannon Gill at sgill@mdcoalition.org

The Maryland Center for School Safety student art contest (PREPARE 2026)

We want your imagination to lead the way!

This year's theme, "Future Ready Schools," invites young artists to dream big about what schools, culture, and security will look like in the future.

Use your artwork to depict futuristic classrooms, innovative safety tools, redesigned school spaces, new collaborative methods for students and teachers, or creative technologies that promote safety and support for everyone. You can also explore the evolution of human connection and how trusted adults help to shape strong school communities.

When creating your artwork, think about questions like:

• What do you think schools and school safety will look like in the future?
  
  

• What kinds of new tools or technologies help keep students connected, creative, and safe?
  
  

• Do school buildings look the same, or have they transformed into something new?
  
  

• How has technology changed how we move, learn, or communicate?
  
  

• What does a positive school culture look like in the future?
  
  

• Who are the trusted adults in future schools, and how do they support students?

Be bold, curious, and inventive as you show us what a Future Ready School looks like through your eyes.

Art Showcase Documents

Art Showcase Rules

Art Showcase Guidelines
Art Showcase Consent Form
Art Showcase Flyer

Are you interested in being added to CSP's list of Approved Volunteers/Chaperones?

If you are new to CSP OR have not submitted a response to our CSP Volunteer/Chaperone Interest Form in the past and want to volunteer or chaperone, please submit a response to the form here.

Sexual Harassment & Child Abuse Video

If you haven't done so, please get this form to Mrs. O'Brien.

Sexual Harassment & Child Abuse Training Video

Everyone who applies to be a Volunteer/Chaperone for AACPS, upon approval, must view the Sexual Harassment/Child Abuse Training Video prior to the volunteer/chaperone having access to students. Failure to do so will result in a disapproval status for access until the video is viewed.

Video English
Video Español

Happy Mother's Day!

AP Calculus AB/BC Exams

AP Precalculus Exam

MCAP LS HS MISA for 9th graders

Student will arrive on-time but follow a two-hour late arrival schedule to allow for testing

MCAP Algebra I HS Test - Unit 1 & 2

MCAP Math MS Test - grades 7, 8 - Unit 1 & 2

Student will arrive on-time but follow a two-hour late arrival schedule to allow for testing

AP Computer Science Principles Exam

MCAP Algebra I HS Test - Unit 3 & 4

MCAP Math MS Test - grades 7, 8 - Unit 3 & 4

6:00 - 10:00 pm - Prom

Student will arrive on-time but follow a two-hour late arrival schedule to allow for Career Day

National Speech Pathologist Day

MCAP MS Social Studies - 8th-grade - Unit 1 & 2

Field Trip - Ms. Beazer

MCAP MS Social Studies - 8th-grade - Unit 3 & 4

9:00 - 11:00 am - Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal

5:30 - 7:30 pm - CSP HS Sports Banquet

8th-Grade Field Trip - Mr. Skiscim

Last Day for Graduating Seniors

8:30 - 11:30 am - Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony

11:30 am - Senior Walk

Memorial Day - All Schools & Offices Closed

Eid al-Adha

CSP IS CLOSED to celebrate the CLASS OF 2026!

6:00 pm - Graduation Ceremony

EarthFest

2:00 pm - Mutually Assured Destruction - (Drama Production)

Asian & Pacific Islander Month Ends