Newsletter Callbacks!
- 12/02/21: Where to check for school closures & early dismissals
- 10/21/21: Updating emergency contacts & student pickup manually
- 10/08/21: Absentee note template & explanation of excused absence, late arrival, & early dismissal policies (click here for a NEW YouTube video) neerg
Newsletter hidden word contest
We're holding the same contest again this week, so see if you can find the random backwards word that is not part of a full sentence, and email it to Mr. Castro at dcastro@bcps.org along with your name (the parent) and your child's name (the student). If you do not have email, you can call 443-809-1505 and leave a voicemail message with the same information anytime after 4pm.
Face Masks & Coverings Now Optional
In accordance with the latest updates to CDC guidelines and local health department ordinances, BCPS has now made the use of face masks/coverings optional for all public school buildings, facilities and offices beginning Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Please note that masks will STILL be required in the following circumstances:
- For individuals who return to school/work under a shortened quarantine option after a COVID-19 diagnosis or exposure (masks must be worn at school until 10 days have passed since the beginning of symptoms or last date of exposure).
- For individuals with COVID-19 symptoms who are being seen by the nurse in health suites.
For more information on this latest update, click here
2022 Scholastic Book Fair is HERE!
Finding local vaccine services & clinics for the whole family
In the last newsletter, there was a local clinic mentioned being held nearby at Berkshire Elementary School for March 16th that is no longer accepting new registrations. The clinic is full and is no longer open to walk-ins or accepting any new appointment registrations. If you wish to use a service that can find you a local clinic or health provider and help schedule you or anyone in your family who is interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, feel free to call the Maryland GoVax number between 8am & 8pm at 1-855-634-6829, select your preferred language from the menu (1 for English, 2 for Spanish), and follow the automated prompts. School required vaccinations and flu shots are just some of the additional services that Maryland GoVax can assist you with finding a local provider or clinic. For online booking, visit https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/vaccine#locator
Registration for new PK & KG students in 2022-2023
For those families who are interested in applying to register a new student in pre-kindergarten or who need to register for kindergarten for the upcoming school year, we will hold registration events to assist families on Thursday April 21, Friday May 13, and Tuesday June 7. Please refer to the information below to check eligibility:
- Your child must be 4 years old on or before September 1st, 2022 to be age-eligible for pre-kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year
- Your child must be 5 years old on or before September 1st, 2022 to be age-eligible for kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year
For additional questions, do not hesitate to call the front office at 443-809-7055.
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About Us
If you have any questions regarding any of the information on this newsletter, please contact David Castro (Norwood School to Community Coordinator) at dcastro@bcps.org, or by calling his direct line at 443-809-1505.
