On Monday, CSP and AACPS celebrated Mo Gaba Day. Mosilla Kingsley “Mo” Gaba was a student in AACPS whose health challenges never defeated his intellectual brilliance, positive attitude, fun-loving spirit, or his ability to make others smile and marvel at his resilience. In honor of this courageous student who physically left us too soon, AACPS celebrates two award winners in each school. The Mo Gaba Power of Positivity and Perseverance Awards seek to uphold Mo’s legacy by recognizing students who embody those characteristics. CSP’s Mo Gaba Award winners are:

High School: Oba Akin-Ajayi
Middle School: Faith McCormick

Congratulations to Oba and Faith for their tremendous positivity!

CSP families:

Your child's second quarter report card will be available soon. If your child earned "Principal's" or "Superintendent's" Honor Roll or "Honor Roll" as stated on the report card, CSP would like to celebrate. The AACPS honor roll regulations are below for clarification.

Middle School:

Principal’s Honor Roll: The Principal’s honor roll consists of students who receive all A's and S's in a grading period.

Honor Roll: The honor roll consists of students who receive all A's and B's and have no grades of D, E, or U during a grading period; a student may receive one C if they also receive at least one A.

High School:

Principal’s Honor Roll: The Principal’s honor roll consists of students who receive all A's and S's in a grading period.

Superintendent's Honor Roll: The Superintendent's honor roll consists of students whose grades for both grading periods and semester exam grades are all A's and S's for an entire semester.

Honor Roll: The honor roll consists of students who have a weighted GPA of 3.0 or greater and have no grades of D, E, or U during a grading period.

****HONOR ROLL CELEBRATIONS****

Did your child earn Principal's or Superintendent's Honor Roll? If so, congratulations, you and your child are invited to an in-person celebration on:

Thursday, February 27 at 9:00 a.m. in the CSP Gymnasium

We look forward to gathering together to honor the hard work of your child in a ceremony in the CSP Gymnasium, followed by refreshments. Your child may dress UP for the special occasion and parents are welcome

The Principal's or Superintendent's honor roll status is stated on the bottom of your child's report card.

Did your child earn Honor Roll? If so, congratulations, your child is invited to a cookie celebration on:

Middle School: Tuesday, February 25 at 11:00 a.m. (ROAR) in the CSP Cafeteria

High School: Thursday, February 27 at 11:00 a.m. (ROAR) in the CSP Cafeteria

We look forward to honoring the hard work of your child in a time with cookies and friends in the CSP cafeteria. This is a student only event.

The Honor Roll status is stated on the bottom of your child's report card.

Mary Beth Shepherd, M.Ed.

High School Counselor, Department Chair

Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School

Once again we are offering the course Introduction to Health Professions second semester. The students in first semester thoroughly enjoyed having guest speakers visit our classroom to talk about their health related careers. If you work in any type of health related field, we would love to have you speak to our class this semester. We would like to show the students the large variety of career paths that they could pursue.

If you are interested in speaking, please contact Melissa Campasino at mcampasino@mycsp.org.

Senior parents,

As colleges begin to offer their admission decisions, please have your child email Mrs. Shepherd (mshepherd@mycsp.org) with all college decisions, as well as awarded scholarships and grants.

Remember, Mrs. Shepherd is available for assistance as your child heads to graduation!

Mary Beth Shepherd, M.Ed.

High School Counselor, Department Chair

Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School

The Black Student Union & CSP's Liberal Arts Department Presents: The 2025 CLF African American History Contest! All students are welcome to submit a project highlighting Black Americans in STEM. The below flyer includes details about all of the types of project submissions that will be accepted until Friday, February 14th. BSU will feature the winner on our bulletin board, and give the winner a sweet surprise! Sign up today!

The date for graduation is Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The commencement ceremony will take place at Severna Park High School from 6-7:00 pm.

Parents,

Please make note that CSP will be closed for all students on Wednesday, May 28 to allow for staff to celebrate the Class of 2025.

Parents,

We ask that you please refrain from picking your children outside of the gates. We cannot be responsible for the safety of our students once they leave the grounds of the school.

Attention eighth grade parents/guardians:

Chesapeake Science Point and Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) have a partnership for the Early College Access Program (ECAP), allowing students to take college courses while in high school. CSP also has a unique partnership where selected students work toward a college Associate Degree throughout high school, earning 60 college credits through AACC classes and AP credits.

Candidates for this very selective program are considered during the spring of students’ eighth grade year at CSP. Administrators, counselors, and teachers review student data and discuss individual student ability to complete college level and AP courses.

AACC requires a strict limit of 22 students for this program, making it extremely selective. The selection procedures will begin in February and student/parent contact will take place once the review process is completed in the spring.

Students and families do not need to request consideration for this program, all eighth-grade students will be reviewed and considered for the Associate Degree program.

Students who are not chosen for the selective Associate Degree program are still eligible to take individual AACC courses through the ECAP program. These opportunities are usually possible in students’ junior and senior years.

Many parents have asked for recommended devices for their students. The most important requirement is that the Chromebook must still be eligible for updates.

You can check the update availability for Chromebooks here: https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?sjid=2181313923428552580-NA#zippy=%2Chp:~:text=Chromebook%2011%20G9,Jun%202031

We highly recommend the models we use at school as they tend to be a bit more durable for student use:

Recommended Models:

• HP 11 G9 11" Chromebook - TechToSchool: https://techtoschool.com/products/hp-11-g9-11-chromebook?srsltid=AfmBOor5K4lYDY5b2BR0Vgwplfr8xKKlsMPtQPcDZ6FANVU0DqhUROky
• HP Chromebook 11.6" Touchscreen - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/HP-Chromebook-11-6-Touchscreen-Dual-core/dp/B09JFF1S3X
• HP Chromebook 11 G9 EE - Best Buy: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-chromebook-11-g9-ee-11-6-chromebook-intel-celeron-4-gb-memory-32-gb-emmc-black/6495100.p?skuId=6495100

Other Suitable Options:

• HP Chromebook 14" - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/HP-Chromebook-Processor-Lightweight-14a-na0021nr/dp/B08YKGZF7P/
• Lenovo 100e Chromebook Gen 4 - CDW: https://www.cdw.com/product/lenovo-100e-chromebook-gen-4-11.6-mediatek-kompanio-520-4-gb-ram-3/7377715
• Lenovo 300e Chromebook - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-300e-Chromebook-82J9000LUS-Touchscreen/dp/B09JL3ZB2P

Students missing school for college visits are excused absent if they bring in something from the college stating they visited there. Students should bring their college visit notes to Mrs. O'Brien.

When students are absent from school, AACPS sends messages to families to ensure student safety and open communication. For convenience and equity, messages are sent through two communication tools:

Alerts - the AACPS automated contact system provides one message per day for elementary students and two messages per day for middle and high school students. A morning message is sent to families of all absent students via phone, email, and text at 11 a.m. The second message is sent via email and text to families of absent middle and high school students at 5:30 p.m.

Parent Portal sends notifications in real time when a student is marked absent for the school day or a specific class period. In order to receive Parent Portal notifications, parents/guardians must have proper accounts and notifications turned on in their settings. Access to Parent Portal is available for families of students in grades K-12. Parents/guardians can also send attendance notes directly to their student's school via Parent Portal. Visit www.aacps.org/parentportal to sign up or learn more.

For information on how to support student attendance, visit www.aacps.org/attendance.

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.

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

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.

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We are now looking for a new coach for the middle school Math Team. If you are interested in being the 2024-2025 Math Coach, please reach out to Mr. Owens at dowens@mycsp.org. It is an hourly paid position.

NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK -SHOW SOME LOVE FOR CSP'S WONDERFUL COUNSELORS

African American History Month Begins

Fundraiser - Valentine's Day Grams (Benefits Class of 2026)

Fundraiser - Chocolate Bars - Benefits Black Student Union

Monday, February 3, 2025 - School Counseling Week

• Vision & Hearing Testing

Tuesday, February, 4 2025 - School Counseling Week

• Two-hour Early Dismissal Day - Project Unity Day
• 4:00 - 6:30 pm - CSP Mock Trial Competition (taking place at The Circuit for Anne Arundel County)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - School Counseling Week

• World Read Aloud Day (WRAD)
• 5:00 pm - JV Boys Basketball Game - AWAY @ Severna Park HS
• 6:30 pm - Varsity Boys Basketball Game - AWAY @ Severna Park HS

Friday, February 7, 2025

• 10:57 - 11:37 am - Internship/Apprenticeship Kickoff & Portal Session
• 4:45 pm - Club Sideline Cheer - JV & Varsity Basketball Games - HOME
• 4:45 pm - JV Varsity Boys Basketball Game - HOME vs. College Park Academy
• 6:00 pm - Varsity Boys Basketball Game - HOME (SENIOR NIGHT) vs. College Park Academy

African American History Month

Fundraiser - Chocolate Bars - Benefits Black Student Union

Fundraiser - Dress Down Week - Benefits Black Student Union

Fundraiser - Valentine's Day Grams - Benefits Class of 2026 (Ends on February 11)

Monday, February 10, 2025

• MAP Math Testing for students in grades 7, 8, and students enrolled in Algebra I, Algebra II, or Geometry

• 4:45 pm - Club Sideline Cheer - JV & Varsity Basketball Games - HOME
• 4:45 pm - JV Varsity Boys Basketball Game - HOME vs. Arundel High
• 6:00 pm - Varsity Boys Basketball Game - HOME vs. Arundel High

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

• MAP Math Testing for students in grades 7, 8, and students enrolled in Algebra I, Algebra II, or Geometry

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

• MAP ELA Testing for grades 7, 8, 9, & 10
• 4:45 pm - Club Sideline Cheer - JV & Varsity Basketball Games - HOME
• 4:45 pm - JV Varsity Boys Basketball Game - HOME vs. Annapolis High
• 6:00 pm - Varsity Boys Basketball Game - HOME vs. Annapolis High

Thursday, February 13, 2025

• Field Trip - Ms. Clyde
• MAP ELA Testing for grades 7, 8, 9, & 10
• 4:00 - 6:30 pm - CSP Mock Trial Competition (taking place at The Circuit for Anne Arundel County)

Friday, February 14, 2025

• Valentine's Day
• MAP Science Testing for grades 7, 8, and students taking Biology
• 4:45 PM - JV Varsity Boys Basketball Game - AWAY @ Severn Run High
• 5:55 pm - Varsity Boys Basketball Game - AWAY @ Severn Run High

African American History Month

Fundraiser - Chocolate Bars - Benefits Black Student Union

Monday, February 17, 2025 - President's Day

• All Schools & Offices Closed

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

• MAP Science Testing for grades 7, 8, and students taking Biology

• 4:45 pm - Club Sideline Cheer - JV & Varsity Basketball Games - HOME
• 4:45 pm - JV Varsity Boys Basketball Game - HOME vs. Southern High
• 6:00 pm - Varsity Boys Basketball Game - HOME vs. Southern High

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

• Field Trip - Ms. Pratt

Thursday, February 20, 2025

• Field Trip - Ms. Pratt
• 4:00 - 6:30 pm - CSP Mock Trial Competition (taking place at The Circuit for Anne Arundel County)

• 4:45 pm - Club Sideline Cheer - JV & Varsity Basketball Games - HOME
• 4:45 pm - JV Varsity Boys Basketball Game - HOME vs. Long Reach High
• 6:00 pm - Varsity Boys Basketball Game - HOME vs. Long Reach High

Friday, February 21, 2025

• Makeup Vision & Hearing Test
• 10:57 - 11:37 am - Resume Workshop with Coach Bryant

African American History Month Ending

Fundraiser - Chocolate Bars - Benefits Black Student Union

Scholastic Book Fair - Begins

Monday, February 24, 2025

• Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) for 7th graders

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

• 9:40 - 9:55 am - Jostens Representative visiting CSP Juniors to discuss ordering class rings
• 10:00 - 10:15 am - Jostens Representative visiting CSP Seniors to discuss ordering cap/gown, announcements, and senior memorabilia
• 11:00 - 11:20 am - Middle School "Regular" Honor Roll Cookie Celebration

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

• Field Trip - Ms. Beazer
• 9:00 - 11:00 am - Pastries with the Principal

Thursday, February 27, 2025

• Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) for 7th graders

• Scholastic Book Fair Begins
• 9:00 - 9:40 am - Principal/Superintendent Honor Roll Assembly
• 11:00 - 11:20 am - High School "Regular" Honor Roll Cookie Celebration

Friday, February 28, 2025

• Field Trip - Ms. Beazer
• Scholastic Book Fair
• 10:57 - 11:37 am - Cover Letter Workshop with Coach Bryant

Sunday, March 2, 2025

• Read Across America Day
• Third Marking Period halfway mark shared with parents/guardians