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Braves Bulletin
February 18, 2024
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Upcoming Dates
Monday, Feb 19 - Schools & Offices are Closed - President's Day
Wednesday, Feb 21
- PAC Meeting during Pride Time, Room A110
- Lunch and Learn - Coast Guard - Pride Time in the College & Career Readiness Center
- Football Meeting- Meet Coach Orndoff, 6-7:30 pm, auditorium
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Wednesday, Feb 28
- Spring Sport Registration Closes at 4 pm
- College Access Night, 6 pm in the auditorium
Friday, Mar 1
- Schools Closed - Professional Development
- First day of spring sport try-outs
SMAC Boys Basketball Championship Game, Tue Feb 20
St. Charles vs Chopticon Basketball - Boys Varsity
Tue, Feb 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM, doors open at 4:15 pm
Tickets are $8.00 and must be purchased online through GoFan (no teacher/ county badges will be accepted)
Charles County BOE Spectator Guidelines
- School-aged spectators may be subject to ID checks and must have their student ID cards available when attending athletic events.
- Bags, backpacks, coolers, outside food or drink, and sports equipment are not permitted.
- Spectators must pay to re-enter. Spectator capacity and ticket limits may apply.
- No gatherings outside of seating areas and concession stands will be allowed before, during, or after the event. All spectators must be seated in the bleachers during the event.
Para nuestra comunidad hispanohablante
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MD Report Card Information
National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
A shout-out to CPL Gaskill and our Safety & Security Team for their efforts to create a safe environment for students and staff.
Spring Sport Registration
Registration is now open for spring sports
Spring Sports Eligibility
Spring eligibility will be determined by the 2nd Marking Period Grades. You must have a minimum 2.0 GPA for the 2nd Marking Period. Registration closes on February 28th at 4:00pm. Tryouts start March 1, 2024
Meet Our New Football Coach on February 21
Patrick Orndoff has been named the new Head Football Coach here at Chopticon. Coach Orndoff. There will be a meet the coach meeting with information about next season on February 21 from 6-7:30 pm in the auditorium.
Evening Counseling Available
SMCPS is once again offering School-Based Counseling Support in the evening for SMCPS students. Counseling support focuses on the following areas: Healthy Relationships, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Worry, Sadness, and Emotional Regulation. Services will be located at Margaret Brent Middle School and Greenview Knolls Elementary School on Tuesday evenings from 4-7:30 p.m. Please complete the Parent Contact Form for Evening Counseling to request services.
Nurse's Corner
Please take a moment to review this document. It has answers to many of your questions including when a student should stay home, elevator access and general health information.
College & Career Readiness Center News
ASVAB Testing
Chopticon High School will be offering the ASVAB test on April 4, 2024 at 8:00am. Click here to sign up.
College & Career Readiness Upcoming Events
Our “lunch and learns” have been very popular. Below is the list of who is coming next. This is a great opportunity for students to speak directly to someone in their field of interest and to make some professional connections. All presentations will be during “A” lunch. Click HERE to register.
Feb. 21 – Careers in the Coast Guard
Feb. 28 – Careers in Real Estate
March 5 – Job Corps
March 12- Careers in Law Enforcement
March 18 – Careers in Welding
March 20 - Careers in Occupational and Physical Therapy
The ASVAB test will be offered on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 8:00am at Chopticon High School. Click here to register. We will be offering free ASVAB study sessions during the entire 1 hour lunch period on April 2 and April 9. This is a great opportunity for students who are taking the ASVAB on April 11th. Click here to register.
The 2024 Job and Career Fair is going to be held at Chopticon High School on Thursday, April 4th. Stay tuned for more details. If you own a business or are affiliated with a company that would like to participate, please reach out to Mrs. Nantz at kjnantz@smcps.org or 301-475-0215, ext. 38125.
SMCPS Spectator Policy for After School Events
I want to strongly encourage you to come support our events. I also want to remind everyone of St. Mary’s County Public School’s policy regarding spectators at after school events:
No Bags or Purses Allowed
No outside Food or Drink Allowed including Water
Ticket Sales are online Only at Go Fan
No Cash option for tickets
Gates will open - one hour before the first event.
Concessions are cash and credit card.
Thank you, we hope to see you at our events.
Marc Pirner, Principal
BRAVES BRAGGING
Girls Basketball
Lady Braves celebrated their SENIORS and snagged a win over LaPlata 51-31. It was a great night to honor the seniors and their families for their contributions to the program.
Managers - Dom and Logan and Players - Camryn #22, Kaylee #10, Abby #3, and Alyssa #20
Boys Basketball - Varsity Playing in the SMAC Championship Game
Varsity defeated LaPlata 60-42 but loss in an intense game against Great Mills. On Friday, Varsity defeated Thomas Stone 52-48 and earned their way into the SMAC Championship game which will be played on Tuesday, February 20 at North Point High School against St. Charles HS.
Cheer
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Wrestling 2024 SMAC Results
Brandon Serement 5th in 106
Mason Curtis 3rd in 157
Aiden Arnold 4th in 120
Taft Bailey 5th in 126
Darren Hairston 4th in 175
Mikey Blige 4th in 285
Regionals is next weekend at Old Mill. Mason, Aiden, Darren, and Mikey are automatic qualifiers.
Around Chopticon
Boys Basketball Visits with Mechanicsville Elementary Students
Our Braves visited with students at Mechanicsville Elementary and read books with the students.
Fun in Mr. Gallo's PE Class
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Singing Valentines
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Important School Information and Links
No Food or Other Deliveries for Students
Here is a link to the daily menu.
Help Prevent the Spread of Infection
Students and staff should stay home with ANY signs/symptoms of illness. If fever-reducing medication was required within the past 24 hours to maintain a normal body temperature, you should NOT be in school.
Online Forms Each Parent/Guardian Should Complete
Please be sure you have completed the following:
- Impact Aid Survey Form online, located in the Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. The form can now be accessed in Spanish by clicking on the Globe in the top right-hand corner once the form has been started. The deadline for the online submission of Impact Aid Program Survey forms is November 14, 2023.
- Online Emergency Information Update Forms are available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. This form is important as this is the current contact information we have for parents/guardians.
- 2023/2024 Parent Permission - SMCPS Secondary Acceptable Use Policy and Online Platforms - More Info - must be completed for each student
- 2023-24 Meal Benefit Form
Braves Bucks
Hey Chop Nation! Braves Bucks are rolling out and you might not know how to spend them. Visit the school bank during PRIDE time and use your bucks to purchase any items listed below. Prices are subject to change based on supply and demand, so get down early for the best deals.
Parents - Braves Bucks are something students may earn to reward positive behaviors. Some examples of how a student may earn a Braves Buck is by going to a teacher's classroom during Pride Time for academic assistance or being on time to class during a Blitz. Students may trade in Braves Bucks for items in the "store" located in the School Bank.
Zion cashed in his Braves Bucks for a hoodie!