New BCPS Virtual Calming Room is Open!
BCPS is here to help. The new BCPS Virtual Calming Room offers an online lifeline for those times when students, teachers, and parents and caregivers need a little break from the stresses and strains of our new coronavirus-infected world.
Writing Readiness: Preparing Early Childhood Students for Writing Success
This session will focus on preparing young children for writing instruction through the use of multi-sensory activities. Participants will also learn about the developmental stages of writing and engaging activities for children that can help to strengthen fine motor skills needed for writing.
All BCPS Parents/Caregivers are invited to attend.
Our first session was a success! If you missed out, no worries! There is a session available on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 1:30 PM
Policy 1270 Review Meeting
Baltimore County Public Schools would like to invite parents/caregivers to join us for the annual review of Policy and Rule 1270 titled Parent and Family Engagement. This annual review is an opportunity for you to provide input regarding the parent and family involvement policy. You are invited to attend any of the virtual meetings listed below. You can review the Policy and Rule prior to the meeting by visiting the Web links Policy 1270 - Rule 1270.
Please join us for one of the following meetings:
Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 10:00 AM
Friday, November 20, 2020 - 3:00 PM
Participants are asked to register online at Eventbrite or RSVP to ParentU@bcps.org.
The Teenage Brain
Join us as we explore the world of the teenage brain. In this session, participants will gain an understanding of the research behind how the teenage brain works. We will also learn strategies and coping skills to support their teenager's academic and social & emotional success.
All BCPS Parents/Caregivers are invited to attend.
Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 6:30 PM.
Register Today! Want to see what other workshops Parent U is offering? Check our Schedule of Events!
Calendar Reminders
Be sure to check out BCPSOne in the Student Information section for your child's report card.
November 26-27, 2020- Schools/Offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Wednesday, November 25th will be an A-day.
ESOL Liaison Virtual Office Hours
Starting Monday, November 23rd, ESOL Family School Liaisons will hold daily drop-in office hours for English learner families. These office hours are meant to provide families with a point person who can answer general questions about community resources and communications from BCPS. Specific academic inquiries will be directed to the appropriate ESOL teacher, DC, or school. Please help us spread the word about these office hours to your EL families. The schedule is as follows below.
The Google Meet (which is the same for each day), is ESOLFamilySupport.
- Monday: 12-1
- Tuesday: 12 – 1 and 6 - 7
- Wednesday: 12 – 1
- Thursday: 12 – 1
- Friday: 12 – 1
Thank you for helping us support our English learners and their families
Baltimore County PTA Council Needs You!
Are you interested in joining the PTA Council board and serving at the County level? Please contact Frances Craig at nominationne@bcptacouncil.org.
BCPL Has Your Printing Needs Covered!
Color or black-and-white printouts can be sent to the library from any personal computer or device for curbside pickup at any of our locations. Twenty pages may be printed without charge each day, and will be held at the branch of your choice for pickup for up to seven days.
Special Education Resource Center
Check out the Fall Hand In Hand newsletter from the Special Education Resource Center. Updates and news on workshops, advisory groups, and more!
For more information or to join their newsletter list, email serc@bcps.org.
BCPS Office of Family & Community Engagement
What is Parent University?