Bulldog BARK

January 22nd-February 4th

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

From the Principal's Desk

Bulldog Families,

This is the last week of the first semester. Finals are this week so please encourage your students to do their best so they are able to earn the credits and stay on track. As we start the 2nd semester please talk to your student about starting strong to stay caught up in all of their classes. The teachers are doing everything they can by keeping students in the classroom and away from distractions (Cell phones) so that they are meeting the standards in their content. We all want the same thing for our students which is walking across the stage and earning a high school diploma but it takes everyone being on the same page and talking to students reminding them of the expectations and goals.

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 Students may be withdrawn if not attending school regularly; students not enrolled or attending will be considered truant.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

Dr. Robinson:

Robert Weir

Abigail Alton

Mrs. Miller

Dangler Velasquez Orozco

Katherine Lopez Chun
Dulce Andrea Chilel Morales

Mr. Buffenmyer

Ashlynn Bisesi

Hansen Capistran Felipe

Ryan Harris

Nevaeh Irby

Della Sefton

Josh Wurtz

Mrs. Dvorak

Kayleigh Barr

Ryleigh Breeding

Arissa Beebe-Cunningham

Chelsea Foehrenbach

Lindsay Sullivan

Emma Shoaf

Jana Karnes

Ms. Mielke

Katherine Lopez Chun

Velinda Oriz Escalante

Orlando de la Cruz Gutierrez

Dr. Moyer

Alexis Collier

Ms. Riordan

Trey Lepore III

Josh Rittenhouse

Brianna Canter

Oliver Frankowski

Troy Hutson

Emmerson Augilar Bautista

Nelson Morales - Soto

Raegan Peris

Emma Hansley

Claire Jones

Mrs. Harfeld

Rylee Cullum

Dallas Helsel

Chris Geronimo-Salas

Mrs. Guzman

Ieyanah Miller

Ryleigh Breeding

Ne'Kyah Matthews

Mr. Jackson

Enrique Mallon

Cheyenne Mathis

Landen Miller

Mr. Nuttall

Vernon Jenkins

Meerab Shahzad

Ingrid Diaz

Mrs. Bradner

Leiton Chavez

Marcella Cowdrey

Shany Lopez-Berdugo

Sra. Schreyer

J'kwon Fitchett

Kayla Hucker

Abby Jones

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

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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.

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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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