Bulldog BARK

January 8th-January 21st

"At NCHS every student graduates college and career ready with 21st century skills."

From the Principal's Desk

Bulldog Families,

State testing starts on January 8th with Alg. 1 MCAP, Government HSA and Biology MISA. These test matter and students will need to pass them to be considered College and Career ready by the State of MD. Students taking Biology MISA test it will be 20% of their final grade in the class. These test are given over multiple days and it is imperative that your students are in school to take these test.

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:

January 8th-19th State testing

January 15th No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 20th TAM BINGO

January 23rd 2nd and 4th period finals

January 24th 3rd period final

January 25th 1st period final

January 25th half day

January 26th No school for students

January 26th and 27th Drama Winter One Acts

January 29th 2nd Semester starts

February 2nd and 3rd Drama Winter One Acts

February 9th Half day for students

WE ARE...BULLDOGS

Attendance is important and it does count!

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 Students may be withdrawn if not attending school regularly; students not enrolled or attending will be considered truant.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.

FINALS SCHEDULE

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.

Mrs. Rupp:

Emma Molnar

Ashlynn Morton

Yadira Perez Perez

Zyell Watts

Madison Hurwitz

Jana Karnes

David Livingstone

Caden Lopez

Kelly Nguyen

Bailey Thayer

Fatima Asim

Alexia Fissell

Liam Lofland

Logan Ragione

Kristopher Schmidt

Mr. McCormick

Ke'asya Jenkins

Jacob Smith

Juan Marroquin Mendez

"Excellent student a pleasure to have in class"

Dave Abele

Darwin Perez Rivera

Velinda Ortiz Escalante

Cristian Montes Mendez

Ms.Werner

Maritsa Hernandez-Soto

Yesica Juan Baltazar

Alena Caraballo

Juan de Leon Rodriguez

Mya Warner

Mrs. Dvorak

Kayleigh Barr

Ryleigh Breeding

Arissa Beebe-Cunningham

Jana Karnes

Emma Shoaf

Lindsay Sullivan

Mrs. Jackson:
Davea Nurse

Hayden Thomas

Caden Deavers

Mrs. Bradner

Taryn Brandt

Vasti Carreto Gomez

Mrs. Weippert:

Payton George

Blaine Anderson

Angelique Ayala

Kristine Cacayuran

Justice Hall

Rayne Stafford

Mrs. Rada:

Kimberly Escalante-Garcia

Darly Ortega-Miguel

Isabella Constantino

Sra, Schreyer:

Rudra Patel

Della Sefton

Molly Mohn

Mrs. Miller:

Esvin Ramirez

Daniela Tomás
Ashly Mazariegos

Mr. Buffenmyer

Katrina Benges

Hunter Durham

Emma Hansley

Joselyn Monter Casio

Israel Mora Murillo

Ms. Mielke:

Ashly Aguilar Lopez

Meylin Mejia Ramirez

Caden Velasquez Morales

Mrs. Harfeld:

Timothy Moore

Allison Borucke

Kady Bautista

Mr. Goodger

Bryner Tino-De La Cruz

Renata Diaz Gomez

Rylee Gowen

Michael Julius

Colton Maans-1st Period

Madison Greenway- 3rd Period

Lily Reinthaler- 1st Period

Lacey Lovell-1st Period

Mr. Nuttall

Ella Beales

Abbigayle Hutson

Faith Wood

Mrs. Bowdle:

Hannah Morris

Melia Duer

Fajr Muhammed

Kylie Barbour

Keane Schneeman

Printed Report Cards

Beginning with Quarter 3, CCPS will no longer be sending home printed report cards. Grade Reports (interim and quarterly) will be sent by email to parent/guardians, using PowerSchool’s digital document delivery.

Please check PowerSchool to verify that your email is correct, or contact the school to provide them with your email address. Parents/guardians who have not provided their email will be contacted by the school to help ensure they are not missing important information.

In addition to receiving grade reports by email, the information will also be available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal at carolineschools.org/page/powerschool.

If you need any further information or assistance, please contact the school office.

Novedades sobre las libretas de calificaciones de los estudiantes

A partir del 3.º trimestre, CCPS dejará de enviar a casa las libretas de calificaciones impresas. Las libretas de calificaciones (intermedias y trimestrales) se enviarán por correo electrónico a los padres o tutores mediante el envío de documentos digitales de PowerSchool.

Consulte PowerSchool para verificar que su correo electrónico sea correcto o comuníquese con la escuela para proporcionar su dirección de correo electrónico. La escuela se comunicará con los padres o tutores que no hayan proporcionado su correo electrónico para garantizar que no les falte información importante.

Además de recibir las libretas de calificaciones por correo electrónico, la información también estará disponible en el Portal de Padres PowerSchool en carolineschools.org/page/powerschool.

Si necesita más información o ayuda, comuníquese con la oficina escolar.

Vision Screening

Healthy vision and hearing is important for your child’s success in school. State law requires school systems to have students’ hearing and vision screened when they enter the school system and again in first and eighth grades. Hearing and vision screenings are scheduled to begin late January or February.

Students who should not be included in the screenings include:

Those whose parents/guardians object in writing to the screenings on the grounds that it conflicts with the tenets and practice of a recognized church or religious denomination of which they are a member;
Those with known hearing loss, including but not limited to, students with cochlear implants or hearing aids; and
Those who present evidence of testing within the last year.

If your child falls into any of these categories or if you have any questions, please reach out to the school nurse at 410-479-3770 or via email at good.deanna@ccpsstaff.org or brittingham.laura@ccpsstaff.org

VAPING

If you don’t know the first thing about vaping, this is for you! As vaping continues to impact the lives of today's youth, staying informed is more critical than ever. In the Cook Center’s January Newsletter: Clear Lungs, Bright Futures (English/Spanish), they highlight the latest insights, trends, and essential information about vaping. Discover why it's crucial for parents to be in the know about this pressing issue and how you can safeguard your children's health.

Also be sure to check out the ParentGuidance.org where you can access free resources including courses led by licensed therapists on more than 50 topics like "Parenting with Purpose." To access the course, simply navigate to ParentGuidance.org and click On-Demand Courses.

Parent Guidance Mental Health Series

Cook Center January Webinar

Suicide Prevention - January 10, 2024 - 7:00pm

Registration link: http://cookcenter.info/Jan10Caroline

Registration link Spanish: http://cookcenter.info/Jan10CarolineSP

Wellness

Seniors

FAFSA Info

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Scholarships

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CCPS Communication systems

Bullying and Harassment reporting form

Reporting Incidents of Bullying at CCPS Schools - Caroline County Public Schools

CCPS is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and respectful educational environment where the worth and dignity of individuals are valued and their safety and rights are protected. In an effort to reinforce the processes we have in place through CCPS policy and regulation, we are reminding students and families of the procedures for reporting incidents of bullying.

carolineschools.org

https://fm1.cl.k12.md.us/fmi/webd/BullyingReport?homeurl=http://www.cl.k12.md.us

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NCHS Website

School Calendar

Athletics

Guidance Counselors

Administration and Guidance Counselors

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.

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North Caroline High School social media and contact information

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

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