Coming Up Soon On The Wicomico School Calendar

REMINDER ON SCHOOL CALENDAR CHANGES

An updated 2009-10 school calendar is posted at www.wcboe.org under Quick Links. Students and parents/guardians should note the following changes in the 2009-10 school calendar:

April 13: End of 3rd marking period (originally scheduled for March 30)
April 14: Beginning of 4th marking period (originally scheduled for April 6)
April 21: Report cards distributed (originally scheduled for April 13)
May 3: School day with dismissal two hours early (originally scheduled as a professional day for teachers)
May 14: Mid-term reports distributed (originally scheduled for May 7)
June 9-11: Regular school days (originally scheduled as early dismissal days)
June 14 and 15: Regular school days (added as makeup days due to inclement weather closings)
June 16, 17 and 18: School days with dismissal two hours early (added as makeup days due to inclement weather closings). June 18 is the last day of school for students.

Monday, April 12-Friday, April 16
HSA Makeup Exams
High Schools

High School Assessment (HSA) Makeup Exams for seniors who have previously taken and not passed one or more of the HSAs will take place at the high schools the week of April 12-16. Students and parents/guardians should be in contact with the school guidance office if the student needs to take one or more exam. Maryland requires that all students pass the four HSA exams, or achieve a combined score of 1602 or complete approved Bridge projects, to qualify for a Maryland high school diploma.

Tuesday, April 13, 1:30 p.m.
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Board of Education Office

The monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, in the Board of Education Office. 410-677-4561.

Wednesday, April 14
Parkside Concert Choir Sings National Anthem
Oriole Park at Camden Yards

The Concert Choir of Parkside High School submitted an audition CD to the Baltimore Orioles and has been chosen to sing the National Anthem at the start of the game at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. Many parents and other family members will be joining the choir at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for this incredible experience. Choir director Sarah McCabe, 410-677-5143.

Wednesday, April 14
Parent Connection Playgroup Event
Fire Station 16, Cypress Street in Salisbury

Parents and guardians of children from birth-age 3 are invited to participate in a Wicomico Infants and Toddlers Program playgroup event at the Salisbury Fire Department Station 16 on Cypress Street at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 14. Meet other families and take a tour of the fire station. Each child who attends will receive a snack. Participants must RSVP to Maleasa by April 9; call 410-677-5250.

Tuesday, April 20
Board of Education Awards & Recognitions Night
Wicomico Middle School

The next Wicomico County Board of Education Awards & Recognitions Night of the 2009-10 school year will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, at Wicomico Middle School to honor outstanding students, teachers, administrators, schools, programs and community partners.

Wednesday, April 21
Superintendent’s Open Door Session
Board of Education Building

Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen will hold a Superintendent’s Open Door Session from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, in the Administrative Conference Room of the Board of Education Building, Mt. Hermon Road and Long Avenue, Salisbury. Open Door Sessions provide the opportunity for people to meet one-on-one with the superintendent. People may express concerns, offer comment, or ask questions on any issue involving Wicomico schools. No appointment is needed. The final Open Door Session of this school year will be held May 26. 410-677-4495.

Wednesday, April 21
7th annual Transitioning Night
Wicomico High School Cafeteria

The 7th annual Transitioning Night for students with disabilities, their families and educators will take place from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, in the Wicomico High School cafeteria. This event is hosted by the Wicomico County Board of Education and the Division of Rehabilitation Services. This is an opportunity for students and their families to explore opportunities after high school such as college, internships, training programs, employment, certifications and on-the-job training. For more information about Transitioning Night, please call the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) at 410-548-7025 and ask for Vanessa Cooper, Kathy Brittingham or Karen Mohler. General information about DORS services for students with disabilities is available at www.dors.state.md.us.

April 21-May 11
MSA Science Testing for Grades 5 and 8

The testing window for Maryland School Assessment (MSA) Science will begin April 21 and run until May 11. The MSA Science test is taken by students in grades 5 and 8.

Sunday, April 25, 7 p.m.
Wicomico Middle School Flute Ensemble Concert
Immanuel Baptist Church, Salisbury

Six very talented young ladies from Wicomico Middle School will present a Flute Ensemble concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Salisbury. For information please contact Jana Hobbs at jhobbs@wcboe.org or 410-677-5145.

Thursday, April 29
Wicomico County Council of PTAs Awards Banquet
Parkside High School

The annual Wicomico County Council of PTAs Awards Banquet will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at Parkside High School. The dinner will be prepared by the Parkside High School CTE Culinary Arts Department. Tickets are $13 and must be purchased by April 16. Please contact Patty Iott at 410-546-5615 or kpiott@comcast.net.

Saturday, May 1
Safe Kids Day
Mid-Shore YMCA, Salisbury

The Mid-Shore YMCA will host a Safe Kids Day on Saturday, May 1, from 12-3 p.m. This event is presented by Safe Kids Lower Shore Maryland and the Salisbury Jaycees. Call 410-334-3480 for information.

Thursday, May 27
Wicomico County Math 24 Game Tournament
Salisbury University Commons

The annual Math 24 Game Tournament for Wicomico elementary and middle students will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 27, in the Commons at Salisbury University. (This event was originally scheduled for May 20.)