City Schools CONNECT April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023
Overview
- Latest News
- Good News!
- Pre-K and Kindergarten registration
- Summer Learning registration is open
- Free Family Farm hours
- Feedback on Student Organizations Policy
- Let's Get HYPED
- 2023 Graduation ceremonies
- Teacher of the Year semi-finalists
- HVAC system changes
- TWIGS free after-school program
- City Schools 2023 family survey
- Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
- Progress Report - Unlocking learning through language - supporting English learners
- City news and more
- Teens - Be a change maker with Meals on Wheels
- Free tickets to Port Discovery!
- Upcoming Events and Dates
📸 Courtesy of Baltimore City College
Pre-K and Kindergarten registration
Do you know a little one turning four or five by September 1? It's time to get them ready for school!
Enrollment for kindergarten and priority 1 pre-K students is now open! Learn about priority placements for pre-K, see a list of documents you'll need to enroll, and find your zoned school on our website.
Summer Learning
Now's a great time to start planning for summer learning! Check out our Summer Program Directory, which lists all the different programs City Schools will be offering this summer. Registration is now open, and will require an Infinite Campus profile.
For help with Infinite Campus, please visit baltimorecityschools.org/campus-portal
Some schools may offer their own summer programs that are not listed in the directory. Those schools will share information with families directly.
Free Farm Family hours
Feedback on Student Organizations Policy
Tell us what you think: Student Rights & Responsibilities Policy
City Schools is revising its policy for strong student organizations, plus students’ rights and responsibilities.
We want you to review the proposed changes and tell us what you think! Please join us for one of the sessions listed below, or click the button below to take the feedback survey before the deadline Sunday, April 30.
Families Feedback Session
Date: Monday, May 1
Time: 5 PM to 6 PM
Click HERE to join.
Community Feedback Session
Date: Wednesday, May 3
Time: 5 PM to 6 PM
Click HERE to join.
Let's Get HYPED
Get ready to join City Schools' Office of College and Career Readiness on Wednesday, May 24 for Let's Get HYPED! This FREE event will offer resources to help City Schools' students and families prepare for college and career planning. Come ready for lots of resources, entertainment, panel discussions, workshops and more! Click the button below to register to attend.
2023 Graduation Ceremonies
Graduation season is quickly approaching and we cannot wait to celebrate the class of 2023! The graduation ceremony schedule is up with dates, locations and times for all high school graduations. Please check with your school for more details on cap and gown pickup, tickets, and more.
HVAC system changes
Each year around this time, City Schools switches its HVAC systems from heating to cooling status. The changeover process was completed on Friday, April 21. There may still be fluctuations in outdoor climate, impacting indoor temperatures. We will monitor the indoor conditions and diligently work to ensure that buildings temperatures remain comfortable.
If you have concerns about the temperatures at your school, don't hesitate to contact the principal or email facilities@bcps.k12.md.us.
TWIGS free after-school program
Calling all young artists in grades 2-8, registration for TWIGS is now open for the 2023-24 school year at BSA! TWIGS is a free after-school program that helps students build understanding and skill in one of five art disciplines: Dance, Music (Vocal or Instrumental), Theatre (Acting or Stage Design & Production), Visual Arts, or Film & Visual Storytelling.
Auditions will take place May 30–June 5, 2023.
City Schools 2023 family survey
City Schools wants your feedback! Please share your school experience by taking the family survey. School and district leaders will use your input to plan for next school year. This confidential survey is available now through Tuesday, May 23. Let your voice be heard!
Special Education Parent Involvement survey
For families with students who are receiving special education or related services: The Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey is now open through Friday, May 19. Your voice can make a difference for your child and children across the state of Maryland.
Unlocking learning through language - supporting English learners
Teens - Be a change maker with Meals on Wheels
The deadline to apply is May 1.
