The Braves Bulletin
November 11-15, 2019
Congratulations to the Newest Members of the National Honor Society
Caitlyn Regina Burch
Shanyn Elisabeth Burch
Katherine Helen Chesterman
Benito Antonio D'Angelo
Evan Michael D'Angelo
Amanda Gail David
James Jordan Edwards
Kennedy Paige Fowler
Rayleigh Sarah Graves
Kameron Paige Harrison
Jill Victoria Hayden
Meredith Ann Labanowski
Breanna Nicole Lemerise
Brooke Marie Pappaconstantinou
Cadence Allision Ryce
Cristina Raven Sommerkamp
Emily Nicole Thompson
James Jensen Tripp
Thank you to our veterans and their families for the sacrifices you have made over the years to keep our country safe and strong.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Schools & Office Closed for Veterans' Day
Tuesday, Nov 12
Wednesday, Nov 13
Report card grades available on HAC
Powder Puff Game, 5 p.m.
Winter Sport Registration Closes
First day of winter sport try-outs
Reminder About Bringing Food in for Students
The office is not equipped to store food for students and students will not be called out of class to pick up food. If a student forgets his/her lunch, he/she may see Mrs. D'Ambrosio to get a lunch ticket. The student will be put on the debt list for the cost of the lunch.
Photo Re-Take Day, November 19
Parking Permits for 11th Grade Students Update
Juniors may request a one day emergency pass by emailing Mrs. Molen at lpmolen@smcps.org stating the date and reason for the request and the tag number of the vehicle the student will be driving. An emergency one day pass will be issued as space permits.
Class of 2023 Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser Dec 3
Madrigal Dinner Ticket Sales
Athletic Boosters Sponsoring Quarter Auction
Click on the file below for more information
FamilyID is Now Open for Winter Sports Registration, Closes Nov 14
Sport Photos
Braves of the Month - October
Congratulations to the Chopticon All County Chorus Students
Alyssa Matlock
Amanda David
Lauren Cooney
Riley Dollins
Benjamin Swan
John Owens
Matthew Norris
Brianna Smith
Carissa Crofford
Elainna Johnson
Renee Neely
Ronnie Butler
Cory Slack
Nicholas Newcomb
Students Write Children's Books
JV Football Defeats Westlake in Last Game of the Season, 14-0
Seniors Share Post Graduation Plans with Mrs. White
Meredith Labanowski
Post Graduation Plans
Need help? Mrs. White Would Love to Chat with You!
College Bound?
The Athletic Boosters Recognize Two Chopticon Coaches
Volleyball Celebrates a Great Season
Thank you to our Athletic Boosters for sharing updates and photos!
COUNSELING CORNER
COUNSELING ASSIGNMENTS
To email the counselor, click on the name below.
9th Grade - Ms. Jamie Weinsten (filling in for Mrs. Grysko who is on maternity leave), ext 38122
10th Grade - Mrs. Mapri Gray, ext. 38124
11th Grade - Mrs. Julie Correll, ext. 38123
12th Grade - Ms. Meg Walewski, ext. 38121
IMPORTANT DATES
Sponsors: Mrs. Rachael Sichko and Mrs. Kaitlin Spedden
SENIORS AND FAMILIES: Please continue to check your email on a regular basis for pertinent announcements and information. This is the primary form of communication from the school, sponsors, and officers to the students.
The Senior vs. Junior Powder Puff football game will be on Wednesday, November 13th. The cost to attend the game is $5.
The Class of 2020 will be hosting the Mr. Chopticon pageant on December 5. Interested senior gentlemen should see Ms. Sichko for more information and applications. Seniors interested in assisting with the event should also see Ms. Sichko for more information.
Prom is scheduled for May 16, 2020, 8-11 p.m. at the Hollywood Firehouse
Graduation is May 28, 2020, at St. Mary's College of Maryland, 6:00 p.m.
Class rings may be ordered through www.Jostens.com
Students who wish to participate in the graduation ceremony will also need to pay a $20 fee to cover expenses associated with the graduation ceremony. This fee is to be paid to the school bank prior to the first graduation practice. This fee is in lieu of class dues.
Graduation practices for are tentatively scheduled for May 26 and May 27 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Students who wish to participate in the graduation ceremony are required to attend both practices.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW -- WINTER & SPRING TRY-OUT DATES
Watch the Braves Bulletin or check our website for date when FamilyID will open for registration. Athletes must be pre-registered and present at all try-outs in order to be considered for a team. A current physical is required.
Fall sport schedules may be found here.
FIRST DAY OF WINTER SPORTS TRYOUTS- 2019 (SY 2019-20)
11/15/2019
FIRST DAY OF SPRING SPORTS TRYOUTS- 2020 (SY 2019-20)
2/29/2020
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
MEMBEAM WEEKLY REQUIREMENT
As Membean has shown to increase student vocabulary through its individualized program, students at Chopticon will continue to utilize this resource for the school year. Each week students in all English classes will complete 45 minutes of online study and complete a 15 question quiz. Students will earn 15 process points per week based on their time spent studying, as well as their accuracy for their sessions. Each quiz will be worth 15 product points. Membean grades will not exceed 10% of the student's overall classroom grade.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT INFORMATION
Important dates and deadlines:
- Students must register through College Board for their online account no later than October 1st.
- Students must choose what AP exams they plan to take and make a $40 deposit no later than November 1st.
- Any students who register for an exam after November 15th must pay $80 (late fee + registration fee)
- If a student who has paid for an exam and decides not to take the exam after November 15th, they will get a refund minus $40 registration fee.
- If a student who has registered/paid for an exam as well as a late fee (after November 15th) and then decides not to take the exam, they will be reimbursed all but the $40 registration fee and $40 late fee ($80 total).
- Total test fees final due date: March 27, 2020. Students not paid in full will not be able to sit for the exam. Students may make payments between Nov 1-March 27 to alleviate expenses, but must be paid in full by March 27th.
Contact your AP teacher if you have any questions.
SMCPS GUIDE FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIP TO BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB
SMCPS STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT/HANDBOOK
GRADE LEVEL ADMINISTRATORS FOR 2019-20
10th Grade - Mrs. Vernetta Smith
11th Grade - Mr. Marc Pirner
12th Grade - Mrs. Shelly McDaniel
THE BLUE X MARKS THE STUDENT DROP-OFF AREA
Temporary Parking Pass
Temporary permits are limited to one day emergency situations only. Requests for multiple days may be denied due to availability of parking spaces for those days.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING STUDENT POSSESSION/USE OF E-CIGARETTES IN SCHOOL
Electronic cigarettes (Vapes, Juls, etc) and/or the use of e-cigarettes is not permitted in SMCPS schools. SMCPS has established the following consequences for students who have/use vapes in school:
1st Offense - In School Intervention (ISI)
2nd Offense - Suspension
Tardies to School or Class
- Sudents will get a warning for the first two unlawful tardies to school or class.
- On the third unlawful tardy, student will be assigned one day of lunch detention.
- Fourth unlawful tardy, two days of lunch detention.
- Fifth unlawful tardy, one day of ISI and loss of after school privileges. Loss of privilege means you may not participate in or attend any after school activities.
Every effort should be made to schedule appointments outside of the school day. The interruption of a student arriving late to class, whether lawful or unlawful, causes a break in instruction for the rest of the students in the classroom.