The PAW Print
May 29, 2022
Mark Your Calendars
Upcoming School Events
May 30: Memorial Day (schools and offices are closed)
May 31: NJHS Inductions 6:30
June 15: Last Day of School (2-hour early dismissal)
CHS AFJROTC
All 8th graders and their parents who have shown an interest in joining our MD-20021, AFJROTC unit here at Chopticon High School during the upcoming 2022/2023 school year. This Cadet Summer Orientation Camp will be held from August 15th to the 19th at Chopticon High School every day from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Students who want to attend this camp should complete this form and mail it to Chopticon AFJROTC or scan and email it to blmiller@smcps.org.
CHS Fall Sports (Try-out Information)
CHS Fall Sports are
- Sideline Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Corollary Cycling (October/November)
- Soccer
- Volleyball
DAY OF FALL SPORTS TRYOUTS - 8/10/2022
You are expected to be at all tryout dates and practices starting August 10, 2022. Coaches cannot give you a waiver
Incoming 9th graders who participate in the Fall season are required to have a current physical. Please make sure that you use this form. (Physical Evaluation Form) All returning 9th through 12th graders must also have the required 2.0 overall GPA from the prior year. This is from the SMCPS BoardDoc. Fall eligibility for each subsequent year will be determined by the prior year’s overall GPA including summer school marks.
2022 Fall Sports registration will open by July 1, 2022.
You must be registered on FamilyID before August 8, 2022 at 4pm.
For online registration go to www.familyid.com and use "Find a program" to select your high school. It is recommended that physicals be done in July as they are good for one calendar year. (Physical Evaluation Form)
Rising 9th Graders: Get Your CHS Gear!
The CHS athletic boosters are providing our current 8th graders the opportunity to purchase Chopticon apparel before 9th grade begins. Please use the link below to place your orders. Orders can be picked up at MBMS on Monday, June 13, from 3:30-5:30 in the afternoon.
Water Only, Please!
Thank you for your continued support.
100% ID Check
- Emergency contacts ARE NOT permitted to pick up students unless the parent/guardian notifies the school.
- Siblings who are not at least 18 years of age ARE NOT permitted to pick up students.
These requirements are meant to keep your child safe.
Students and Technology Resources
Media Center News
As we approach the end of the 2021-2022 school year, the media center will be reminding students of the items that are currently checked out on their individual accounts. There will be several reminders throughout the next several weeks. Please see the information below:
In mid-May, the end of May, and early June, each student will receive an email informing them of the items they currently have checked out (overdue or not) so they can begin to locate and return the items listed in the email. Note: Textbooks and ELA novels that are still being used in class will not need to be returned until they are no longer needed.
Laptops will not be collected unless the student is moving out of the county or state.
Please check with your child about the items listed on their account to be sure they are turned in before the end of the school year.
MTSS PARENT SURVEY
At Margaret Brent Middle School, we are interested in knowing what you think of our school as we work towards creating the best environment for you and your student(s).
We are frequently looking for ways to meet the goal of our mission, Margaret Brent Middle School will provide the skills and strategies for academic and social success to our diverse population. We invite you to take a moment to complete this survey to let us know where we can improve.
Thank you!
Dress Code Reminders
Students are also wearing midriff shirts that expose their mid-section. These articles of clothing should be worn outside of school. If worn to school, a jacket or some other article of clothing should be worn to completely cover the mid-section.
Onesies, costumes, and blankets (worn as coats) are not appropriate for the school environment. Parents of students not wearing appropriate attire will be notified.
Additionally, cell phones are to be turned off and out of sight throughout the day. Students are not focusing on their instruction when they are texting or using apps with friends, siblings as well as parents/guardians
Standards for appropriate attire and accessories shall include the following:
- Students must wear clothing that covers certain body parts. Clothes must be worn in a way such that the chest, midriff, pelvic/groin area, and buttocks are covered with opaque material.
- Clothing displaying or suggesting profanity; sexual activity through graphic images, words, or innuendos; weapons; drugs/alcohol or drug paraphernalia; violence; or tobacco products may not be worn, visible, or displayed.
- Clothing with identifiable gang/crew representation or paraphernalia may not be worn, visible, or displayed.
- Symbols or messages generally accepted to promote intolerance, hate, racial slurs (for example Confederate flag, swastika, Ku Klux Klan or KKK) may not be worn, visible, or displayed.
- Head coverings may only be worn indoors so long as the student's face is visible and it does not interfere with instruction or student safety.
- Shoes must be worn that are safe for all activities.
- Official St. Mary's County Public Schools’ athletic uniforms may be allowed at the discretion of the coach and school administrator.
- Student dress for school-sponsored activities must be in compliance with the Student Dress Code.