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Braves Bulletin
January 28, 2024
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Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, Jan 31 - SSLAC Meeting
Thursday, Feb 1 - SPARK Career Fair
Tuesday, Feb 6 - 2nd marking period Report Cards grades available on HAC
Friday, Feb 9 - Two Hour Early Dismissal Day, Professional Responsibilities
Friday, February 16 - Tech Center Application Closes
Wednesday, Feb 28 - Spring Sport Registration Closes at 4 pm
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Tech Center Application is Now Open!
Application deadline is February 16, 2024, by 3 pm. Applications will NOT reopen after the deadline. Students can apply for ONE program. If they change their mind, they must complete a new application, and must have a recorded visit for that program. The last application submitted by February 16, 2024, at 3 pm will be the one used.
Spring Sport Registration
Registration is now open for spring sports and bowling.
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
Bowling
You must have at least 2.0 GPA for the 2nd Marking Period. You must also have a current physical and have an approved status on FamilyID. Registration closes at 4 pm on February 16. Bowling will start February 20 through March 14.
This will be 4 weeks of practice. The health and safety of SMCPS students-athletes, coaches and all stakeholders will continue to be our top priority and drive all decisions.
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.
Last Chance for Tickets and to Bring a Guest
Guest forms are available until Wednesday, January 31. Ticket sales are now open to all grade levels.
Bravehouse Productions
FRIDAY 2/2 @6pm https://gofan.co/event/1354889
SATURDAY 2/3 @6pm https://gofan.co/event/1354890
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.
FAFSA Completion Night
Tuesday, February 6th, at 6:00 p.m. – In-Person Event at James A Forrest Technology Center
St. Mary’s County Public School is hosting a FREE FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Completion/Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, February 6th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. College Financial Aid Counselors will be available to assist parents and students in the completion of their FAFSA. This event will take place at the James A. Forrest Technology Center. FLYER
To accommodate our families, we are asking that if you are planning to attend, please RSVP through the google form with the link: FAFSA Night RSVP
Noche FAFSA - Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda - Federal para Estudiantes La ayuda financiera es esencial para la mayorÃa de los estudiantes que planean asistir a la universidad o a una escuela vocacional. Te mostramos cómo funciona la ayuda financiera, los recursos para pagar la universidad y las opciones de pago de préstamos. 7 de febrero - 6:00 p.m. Lexington Park Library - FLYER
Meeting with Air Force Reps and Learning about RIASEC Codes
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Upcoming Events in the College & Career Readiness Center
Exciting events continue to happen in the Career Center. We have a very knowledgeable group of professionals coming to Chopticon High School to share information about their careers. 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.
- Jan. 31 - Careers in Radiology
- Feb. 6 - Careers in Cosmetology
- Feb. 7 - Careers in the Marine Corp
- Feb. 21 - Careers in the Coast Guard
- Feb. 28 - Careers in Real Estate
- March 20 - Careers in Occupational and Physical Therapy
For more information on these events, or if you are interested in sharing your pathway and/or your career, please contact Mrs. Nantz at kjnantz@smcps.org or 301-475-0215 ext. 38125
Reggie Rice Show to Benefit the Leukemia Lymphoma Society
Tickets are $10 for kids and $15 for adults. There is also a meet and greet with Reggie for $30. Tickets must be purchased online at GoFan.
Volunteers are needed on the night of the event, each person would reach an ITS point (International Thespian Society) one gift card and 3 hours of volunteer service from LLS. Please complete this form if you would like to volunteer.
Questions - contact Alyssa Hammett
SMCPS Spectator Policy for After School Events
As we start another season of athletics, arts, and other activities, 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
Wrestling
On January 25, our wrestling team earned the win over Great Mills High School.
Swim
Braves Swim Team hosted Westlake for their final meet of the season. While the girls came away with the win, the night was all about celebrating Senior Night. The team celebrated Kelly Whitehead and Garrett King along with saying goodbye to their German teammate Oliver Denecke. For those that can not read German, his sign says We Will Miss You.
Earlier in the week the Braves Swim Team traveled to St. Charles to swim against Thomas Stone - some highlights include:
1st Place in Girls 200 Free Relay (Kelly Whitehead, Carmen Enriquez, Lexi Hartig and Avery Powell)
1st Place Boys 100 Backstroke Wyatt Mejia
1st Place Girls 100 Backstroke Avery Powell
1st place Boys 100 Breaststroke Bryce Gillingham
1st Place Girls 100 Breaststroke Skye Kern 1st Place Girls 400 Relay (Kaleigh Stone, Carmen Enriquez, Lexi Hartig, Avery Powell).
Girls took 1st place overall for their 2nd win!
Boys Basketball
JV Boys Basketball over St Charles, 62-55. Varsity lost in a close game, 70-67. JV also earned the win at home against Westlake.
Girls Basketball
Track
On Monday, 1/22/24, Indoor Track travelled to the PG Complex for SMAC Meeting #3. There were lots of seasonal and personal best marks and times at the meet.
GIRLS SCORE, TOP 8 OF EACH EVENT
Shot Put-Tatiana in 5th place, Allison Sonon-8th place
Triple Jump-Callie Modrzejewsk-7th place
500m dash-Madeline Matthews placing 4th
800m run-Callie Modrzejewski 2nd place, Madison Eberle 5th place, and Laila Gagnon 6th place
1600m run-Katie Schwaner -2nd place
3200m run-Ava Williams-8th place
4 x 400-Danielle Baker, Cameron Slawinski, Katie Schwaner, Madeline Matthews placing 7th
4 x 800-Katie Schwaner, Callie Modrzejewski, Madeline Matthews, Madison Eberle-2nd place
BOYS SCORE, TOP 8 OF EACH EVENT
Shot Put-Carson Mandis-2nd place
500m dash-Konnor Kent-8th place
800m run-Weston Carr-1st place, Dominic Longobardi-2nd place
1600m run-Nick Watson-1st place, Moses Araya-2nd place
3200m run-Moses Araya-1st place, Mason Allen-3rd place, Connor Mozzo-4th place
4 x 400- Tyler Wood, Garrett Boecher, Kenneth Cadena, Konnor Kent-8th place
4 x 800-Dylan Miedzinski, Christopher Moore III, Jace Darvill, Mason Allen-6th place
On Wednesday, 1/17/24, Girls and Boys Indoor Track and Field, competed in SMAC Meet #2 against 13 teams at the PG Complex.
Girls Score, Top 8 of each event
800M RUN-Katie Schwaner -2nd place
1600M RUN -Katie Schwaner-2nd place, Callie Modrzejewski-8th place
3200M RUN- Ryan Graves-7th place, Allison Esche-8th place
4 x 800- Madison Baker, Allison Esche, Ryan Graves, Molly McKay-6th place
SHOT PUT-Tatiana Williams-4th place and Allison Sonon-8th place
HIGH JUMP-Marie Cable-6th place
LONG JUMP-Callie Modrzejewski-8th place
Boys Score, Top 8 of each event
800M RUN- Moses Araya-2nd place
1600M RUN- Weston Carr-1st place, Dominic Longobard-2nd place, Nick Watson-3rd place
3200M RUN- Mason Allen -3rd place
4 X 200- Konnor Kent, Jonathan Gourdine, Andrew Dixon, Hayden Pizza-8th place
4 x 400- Colton Longobardi, Nick Watson, Dominic Longobardi, Weston Carr -3rd place
4 x 800-Konnor Kent, Connor Mozzo , Moses Araya, Brendan Nutter-2nd place
LONG JUMP-Hayden Pizza-7th place
SHOT PUT-Carson Mandis-8th place
Around Chopticon
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!