Mays Chapel Elementary
February 4, 2022
February
5 - Restaurant Night at Chipotle in Lutherville
7 - Report Cards Distributed
10 - Restaurant at Sweet Frog in Lutherville
10 - 16 - Hearing and Vision Screenings - Pre-K, K, 1st and 4th grade students
21 - Presidents’ Day - Schools and Offices Closed
Schedule Change
Battle of the Books club will meet Friday. 2/25 at 8 a.m. INSTEAD of 2/18
Celebrating Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, the Office of Social Studies and Office of English Language Arts are co-sponsoring a writing contest for all students in Grades K-12.
Choose an African American activist, artist, athlete, author, musician, scientist, or other public figure to spotlight for BCPS in one of the following ways:
- What heroic characteristics does/did your chosen figure display to qualify as a hero? Discuss how his/her/their example has inspired you to be a hero in your own life.
OR
- If you could create a “superhero award”, what award would you give to your chosen figure and why? Discuss the accomplishments, sacrifice, influence, or impact of your chosen figure that qualify him/her/them to earn this award.
All entries must be submitted by Friday, February 11th to jguanti@bcps.org .
Four Mays Chapel entries will be chosen to be submitted to the county contest. County winners will be notified by February 23rd and will be featured on the BCPS webpage.
See PDF below for important details.
CONGRATULATIONS MS. COUNSELL - MARYLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR
"If you are ever feeling sad or scared or nervous about anything, that you should go talk to the school counselor . . . because the school counselor will make everything better." -- A Mays Chapel student
Click picture to learn more about Ms. Counsell.
Baltimore County Public Schools invites students in Grades 3-12, parents/guardians, staff, and community members to participate in the school system’s annual Stakeholder Climate Survey. The brief online survey is available on the BCPS website from January 31 through Friday, March 4, 2022. The survey is available in multiple languages. Information from this survey will help BCPS understand how to best support all stakeholders and to improve student and organizational performance.The survey feedback is also used by schools to refine School Progress Plans as well as by BCPS to measure progress toward goals in The Compass strategic plan.
2nd Quarter Report Cards
Report Cards will be distributed on Monday, February 7 to our students. Parents and guardians can access an electronic version of the report card through the FOCUS Student Portal using the attached instructions. Students in grades 1 - 5 will also receive a MAP Assessment Parent Report inside of the report card envelope. Students in kindergarten will receive a copy of the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Parent Report.
BCPS Mask Requirements
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced that the County’s indoor public mask requirement was lifted. Please note that masks/face coverings will still be required in all BCPS school buildings and offices as required by the Maryland State Department of Education. Students, staff, parents and community members are required to wear a mask/face covering at all times in all BCPS facilities.
BCPS COVID-19 Student Protocols
Confirmed or Suspected Case
- Students must stay home for at least five full days from the first date of their symptoms or the date of the positive test if they have no symptoms. Day 1 is the first full day after symptoms begin or the first full day after the date of the test if no symptoms
- Students may return to school on day 6 if the answer is NO to the following questions.
- NO symptoms, including respiratory symptoms
- Fever has been gone for at least 24 hours without medication.
Please report all confirmed or suspected cases to our school nurse,
Ms. Katie Potter Lanier. klanier@bcps.org
Exposure to COVID-19
Quarantine REQUIRED
- Student is unvaccinated.
- Student ONLY received ONE dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
- Student received the Johnson and Johnson vaccine more than two months ago and is NOT boosted.
- Stay home for at least five days after the last close contact with the person with COVID-19. - Day 1 is the first full day after the date of last close contact.
- Any symptoms, test immediately.
- If unable to test, remain home for at least 5 days and upon their return, they must wear their mask at all times, unless eating.
Quarantine NOT Required
- Have received the Pfizer vaccine series as recommended AND have no symptoms.
- If they had a prior COVID-19 infection (using PCR test) within the last 90 days AND have NO symptoms.
Additional Details
Free Home Test Kits
BCPS families are eligible to receive one free test kit for every child that is enrolled in a Baltimore County Public School. Only students that are actively attending Mays Chapel will be eligible to receive a test kit at this location. We are unable to distribute kits for additional siblings. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Test kits will be available in the office Monday - Friday, 9:30-4:00.
In School Testing
In accordance with BCPS COVID testing protocol, in school testing is available for those that develop COVID-like symptoms during the school day. This means individuals are eligible for in-school COVID testing if COVID-like symptoms develop during school hours. This BCPS protocol applies to both staff and students. Individuals that develop symptoms outside of school hours are asked to stay home and access outside clinics and care providers for testing. For the health and safety of our students and staff, please do not come to school to access COVID testing if you have symptoms. Schools are not equipped to function as testing centers. Parent consent is required before student testing may occur. Thanks for your consideration. contact: Ms. Katie Potter-Lanier klanier@bcps.org
BCPS Metrics for Partial or Full-School Closures
Consistent with the Maryland Department of Health definition, five percent or more of unrelated students/teachers/staff (minimum of 10 of these individuals) testing positive for COVID-19 in a 14-day period is a consideration. However, please note that the 5 percent threshold does not automatically result in school closure. If a decision is made for a temporary transition to virtual learning, parents/guardians at the school will be notified
The BCPS Inclement Weather Closing and Delays Information
Looking for information about BCPS school closings or delays?
There are several places to find out information:
- BCPS school status information line: 443-809-5555
- TV/Radio: local radio and television stations, including The Education Channel, Comcast Cable Channel 73.
- BCPS Home page
Please do not call schools or media outlets for this information.
For more information regarding Emergency Closures, Delayed Openings, and Early Dismissals of Schools and/or Offices, please refer to Rule 6303
https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=67062652