CSP Newsletter

October is National Principal Month. Please join us in thanking Principal Owens for his dedication and leadership in supporting our students, staff, and community members.

Since it is Principals Appreciation Month, please send Mr. Owens an email or write him a note letting him know just how much you appreciation him. You can send emails to dowens@mycsp.org.

As you are aware, construction is underway at our new middle school next door at 7320 Parkway Drive South.

Starting on Monday, we will implement a revised traffic pattern for entering and exiting the campus due to construction near the main entrance.

Everyone will now enter the campus at 7320 Parkway Drive, travel straight towards the back, and cross over to 7321 via the new driveway that was recently installed. This is now the only entrance into the MS/HS campus.

The previous entrance to the MS/HS is now an EXIT ONLY.

Please see the photo below.

Ms. Heyde's 7th graders are going to be using cereal boxes for an upcoming activity. She is hoping to collect about 25 cereal boxes.

Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland's Senator Nathaniel Exum Youth Day provides an opportunity for middle & high school students to learn about the legislative process, power of civic engagement and to participate in practical exercises regarding how the Maryland General Assembly operates. Students will experience being a legislator, sponsor legislation, vote on bills, elect Committee Chairs, choose a House Speaker Pro Tem and Speaker. In the past, students have really become engaged in these exercises. Breakfast & Lunch will be provided. Submit Registration Form by Friday, September 26 to participate.

The registration link for the Maryland Youth Day @ Annapolis is below. See the flyer below for more information.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxN2tSwNabnj1DENoExUqC0IyyFFEOeoFvGTNK0DsuQ9_rkQ/viewform

The High School Student Government Association (SGA) is thrilled to announce that our annual

Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the CSP Gymnasium.

Tickets for underclassmen (9th, 10th, and 11th grade students) cost $20 each and can be purchased online using this link or in person during "B" and "C" lunches beginning on Monday, October 13th. Seniors ONLY are invited to buy tickets for the discounted price of $15 each using this link.

Families who are interested in donating to the event are invited to visit our Amazon Wishlist or the Sign-Up Genius. As a small school, your donations allow us to host an incredible dance with a professional DJ and lights, a photo booth with digital and printed options, and heavy refreshments. We appreciate any support you can offer, as it helps us avoid raising ticket prices.

Please note: this event is for high school students and their approved outside guests only. Middle school students and individuals over the age of 21 will not be permitted to attend the dance, even if a ticket is purchased on their behalf. Any CSP student wishing to bring an outside guest needs to complete this form and turn it in to Mrs. Clyde no later than Friday, October 17th, for administrator approval.

To help students get excited for the Homecoming Dance, we are also inviting all high school students to show off their CSP spirit and participate in the fun theme days below:

• Monday, October 13th: Overdressed vs. Underdressed
• Will you wear Prom Attire or Pajamas? The choice is yours!
• Tuesday, October 14th: Meme Day
• Bring those viral TikTok trends to life. Choose a classic like Kermit the Frog or a new trend like performative man!
• Wednesday, October 15th: Wacky Wednesday
• Polka dots and plaid? Neon colors? Crazy hair? Whatever you wear, make sure it's a fashion disaster!
• Thursday, October 16th: Jersey Day
• Represent your favorite sports team!
• Friday, October 17th: Class Color Day and Pep Rally
• Freshmen wear Purple, Sophomores wear Red, Juniors wear Blue, and seniors wear Green or Togas

The most spirited student from each grade has the opportunity to win a free Homecoming ticket.

Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Clyde via email at eclyde@mycsp.org with any questions!

All CLF students welcome to attend.

Date: Saturday, October 18

Time: 9:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: 9115 Guilford Road, Columbia MD

Cost: $40.00

Click on the attachment to make payment and see additional details.

Picture day is October 20. All students being photographed for the yearbook must be dressed in the Oxford shirt and tie. If you have not done, please make sure your student has these items. Students will wear this when they attend field trips as well.

Picture Day is coming on Monday, October 20!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTVFRF32. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

CSP families,

Join us after school on Monday, October 20, from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. for some fall fun. The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) will offer face painting, pumpkin decorating, canvas tote painting (Halloween-style), and more. Black Student Union (BSU) will also have a pie contest. You can purchase your tickets online or in the cafeteria, but all tickets must be purchased in advance of the event.

Two ticket options are available. You can purchase a ticket for just the event for $5.00, or you can buy a ticket that includes the event, a Chick-fil-A sandwich, chips, a drink, and a pie for $18.00.

You can click on the flyer below to make payment online, or you can pay by cash directly to Ms. Pratt in Room #114.

This event is brought to you by the National Art Honor Society and the Black Student Union. We hope to see you there and thank you for your support!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send an email.

Buy your tickets now for the PTSO hosted Skate Night October 29! Students will also receive a dress down day for that day with ticket purchase.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by clicking on the flyer below or by scanning the QR code.

CSP will hold a Town Hall on November 3, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.Topics of discussion will be shared in the coming weeks.

Parents who are active military or who live or work on Federal Property in Maryland are

asked to complete this year’s Federal Impact Aid Survey. It opened on September 30, 2025.

You will be asked to verify your home address and identify if it is located on federal

property. You will also complete sections identifying if a family member is in the military

or works on federally owned property in Maryland. The survey should only take a couple

of minutes to complete and be assured, all data collected is kept completely confidential.

Why Complete This Survey

Anne Arundel County Public Schools, like many local school districts across the United

States, include within our boundaries parcels of land that are owned by the Federal

Government or that have been removed from the local tax rolls by the Federal Government.

Federal property is exempt from local property taxes. By submitting an application to the

Department of Education each January, AACPS receives approximately $2 million to assist

in educating all our students.

Hi CSP families,

We’re kicking off the 2025–26 yearbook! Please take one minute to join our school on TreeRing, then send us your favorite photos—clubs, sports, Spirit Week, concerts, field trips, senior baby pics, and everyday moments.

Step 1 — Join CSP on TreeRing (one-time)

• School Passcode: 101758911905299

• One-click join link (pre-filled):
  https://www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=101758911905299

Use the same email address you’ll use to upload or email photos. After you join once, you won’t need the passcode again.

Step 2 — Send photos (choose one)

A) Upload link (phone or computer):
https://web.treering.com/school/260728/2025/school-content/school-photos/460878442
Tap Add Photos and select your images.

B) Email (straight to our photo inbox):
notification.photos.459007492@treeringphotos.com
Attach your photos and send. (Must be from the email you used to join CSP on TreeRing.)

What we’re looking for

• Clubs & Activities: meetings, build days, competitions, service projects

• Sports: practices, games, sidelines, fans

• Student Life: Spirit Week, field trips, concerts/performances

• Seniors: baby photos (vertical preferred) + senior events

What to include (helps our editors)

• Who/What/When/Where in the message or upload notes

• Student names & grades/roles

• Optional short quote about the moment

The application for the 2026-2027 school year will opened on October 6, 2025 at noon, and will close at noon on November 6, 2025. All students that do not current attend CSP elementary, middle, or high but wish to, must submit an on-time application.

Open House Events:

October 21, from 6-7:00 pm

If you have questions about the lottery, please reach out to Mrs. O'Brien at aobrien@mycsporg.

The meal cost for breakfast is $1.50 and lunch is $3.00. The link to pay for meals online is here.

If you need to submit an application for free or reduced lunch, please click here.

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

Just like other high schools, CSP collects class dues from its high school students. Class dues are mandatory and allocated to each individual class to offset the costs of graduation and other class-related activities. The total for all four years is $120.00, divided into four payments.

9th-grade - $15 - due by September 26 - Past Due

10th-grade - $25 - due by October 10 - Due today

11th-grade - $35 - due by October 17

12th-grade - $45 - due by October 24

The form, which includes details of amounts and links to pay online, is below. Please make checks payable to CSP. If your student is paying via check or cash, please ensure they submit it directly to their advisor listed at the bottom of the form.

Hello! My name is August Bryant. I am the career coach at CSP, known as Coach or Mx. Bryant. I work with the school to provide various career activities for the student population. This year we are looking to host field trips off campus and on campus career activities. Please fill out the form below if you are interested in helping students explore careers. I will review responses and reach out.

CSP Career Centric Volunteer Survey

HS Spirit Day - Overdressed vs. Underdressed

3:00 - 5:00 pm - National Spanish Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Two-hour Early Dismissal Day - Project Unity Day - Students should wear orange

HS Spirit Day - Meme Day

No after-school clubs/activities

10:15 - 10:45 am - Brown University will visit CSP

HS Spirit Day - Wacky Wednesday

9:00 - 9:30 am - Mount St. Mary's College will visit CSP

HS Spirit Day - Jersey Day

HS Spirit Day - Class Color / Toga Day

11th-grade Class Payment Due

7:00 - 10:00 pm - Homecoming Dance

Please show some love for our excellent bus drivers. Please give them a thank-you note or a small treat in appreciation for always doing such a great job keeping our students safe.

Diwali

Picture Day for staff and grades 7-11

3:15 - 5:00 pm - Fall Festival (Benefits National Art Honor Society)

6:00 - 7:00 pm - CSP MS HS Open House

8:30 9:00 am - UMBC visits CSP

4:00 - 8:00 pm - Chipotle Fundraiser (Arundel Mills location) - Benefits Class of 2026

12th-grade - Class Payment Due

World Occupational Therapy Day

Two-hour Early Dismissal - End of Marking Period One

No after-school clubs/activities

Boo Bag Fundraiser - Benefits Class of 2028

Two-hour Early Dismissal - End of Marking Period One

No after-school clubs/activities

Boo Bag Fundraiser - Benefits Class of 2028

Marking Period Two Begins

Boo Bag Fundraiser - Benefits Class of 2028

Field Trip - Ms. Shepherd

6:30 - 9:00 pm - Skate Night (Tickets must be purchased in advance)

Boo Bag Fundraiser - Benefits Class of 2028

Field Trip - Ms. Knott

Halloween

Boo Bag Fundraiser - Benefits Class of 2028