Hawk Newsletter October 18, 2024

Friday, October 18, 2024

9:00 am - V Boys Cross Country CMC Championship vs TBA @ Boonsboro HS

10:40 am - V Girls Cross Country CMC Championship vs TBA @ Boonsboro HS

3:30 pm - JV Girls Field Hockey Game vs Tuscarora HS @ Urbana HS

5:00 pm - V Girls Field Hockey Game vs Tuscarora HS @ Urbana HS

5:00 pm - JV Girls Soccer Game vs Winters Mill HS @ Winters Mill HS

6:30 pm - V Fall Cheerleading Game vs Frederick HS @ Frederick HS

6:30 pm - V Football Game vs Frederick HS @ Frederick HS

6:30 pm - V Girls Soccer Game vs Winters Mill HS @ Winters Mill HS

Saturday, October 19, 2024

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Boo Bash @ Urbana HS Cafeteria and Gymnasium

4:00 pm - JV Boys Soccer Game vs Liberty HS @ Liberty HS

5:30 pm - V Boys Soccer Match vs Liberty HS @ Liberty HS

Monday, October 21, 2024

11:00 am - Unified Tennis District vs TBA @ Baker Park Tennis Courts

4:00 pm - V Girls Field Hockey CMC Championship vs TBA @ TBA

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

2:25 pm - Boys Indoor Track & Field Athlete Interest Meeting @ UHS picnic tables behind cafeteria

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

3:00 pm - Wrestling Informational Meeting @ UHS Cafeteria

4:30 pm - JV Girls Flag Football vs Oakdale HS @ Oakdale HS

5:15 pm - V Girls Flag Football Game vs Oakdale HS @ Oakdale HS

6:30 pm - JV Fall Cheerleading vs Oakdlae HS @ Oakdale HS

6:30 pm - JV Football Game vs Oakdale HS @ Oakdale HS

7:00 pm - Fall Orchestra Concert @ Urbana HS Auditorium

Thursday, October 24, 2024

TBD - V Boys Cross Country Frederick County Championship vs TBA @ TBA

3:00 pm - V Girls Cross Country Frederick County Championship vs TBA @ TBA

3:00 pm - V Golf Match vs Middletown HS @ Richlands Golf Course

Friday, October 25, 2024

12:15 pm - 2 hour early dismissal; end of Term 1

5:00 pm - JV Girls Volleyball Match vs Arundel HS @ Arundel HS

6:00 pm - V Girls Volleyball Match vs Arundel HS @ Arundel HS

6:30 pm - V Fall Cheerleaading vs Oakdale HS @ Urbana HS

6:30 pm - V Football Game vs Oakdale HS @ Urbana HS

Need help in Math, English, Science or Social Studies? Need a quiet place to work? The UHS Tutoring Center offers Peer Tutoring after school in the Media Center from 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. No appointment is necessary. Questions? Please contact Mrs. Anderson at derise.anderson@fcps.org.

The Frederick County Public Library has an online tutoring platform called Brainfuse HelpNow. This service can be used with a Frederick County Public Library Card Number. HelpNow is a resource designed for K-12 students and beyond. Live tutoring is available in English and Spanish from 2:00 pm 11:00 pm to provide homework help for core subjects including mathematics, science and english/ language arts. Also, students can practice long division, improve reading comprehension, learn other key skills and practice for standardized tests. Students may submit papers to HelpNow’s Writing Lab for expert assistance and feedback or to collaborate with peers in virtual study spaces. More information is available at the FCPL website https://www.fcpl.org/learn/brainfuse-helpnow.

Please sign up in Naviance if you would like to meet with representatives from the following colleges:

Monday, October 21

University of Chicago - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, October 22

University of South Florida - 9:30 am

Goucher College - 1:00 pm

Thursday, October 24

University of Rochester - 9:30 am

West Virginia University - 1:00 pm

Urbana High School will be offering the University of Maryland Math Competition on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm in Mr. Grover's room (A231). The competition will provide pre-college students with an opportunity to test their mathematical skills on a varied collection of problems. High scoring students from the DMV area will be recognized for their accomplishments with certificates, prizes, and scholarship opportunities.

• Any student interested in participating through Urbana High School can sign up here.
• For information about the exam, please click here.

Additional questions? Please send a Schoology message to Mrs. Derise Anderson at derise.anderson@fcps.org or Mr. Chuck Grover at charles.grover@fcps.org.

The Urbana High School Music Department invites you to a Fall Concert on Wednesday, October, 23, at 7:00 pm in the UHS auditiorium. Admission is free of charge. The concert will feature the Symphonic Orchestra, the String Orchestra and the Chamber Strings.

Urbana High School will be offering the AMC 10/12 test this school year on the following dates in Mr. Grover's room (A231):

AMC 10/12 A - Wednesday, November 6, from 2:30 - 3:45 pm

AMC 10/12 B - Tuesday, November 12, from 2:30 - 3:45 pm

Any student who is interested in participating in this math competition needs to complete the following form: https://forms.gle/qeUt4sx1hY39GDMs9. Spots will be limited.

For more information on the AMC 10/12 test, please visit: https://maa.org/student-programs/amc/.

Questions can be directed to Derise Anderson at derise.anderson@fcps.org.

The Urbana High School Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) seeks volunteers from our community for the upcoming school year who are willing to donate their time to one or more of the following:

• Be a JUDGE at business presentation events at our Regional Leadership Conference on November 23, 2024, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Please use this link FBLA Urbana Chapter is seeking Judges for the Region 1 Conference to be held Saturday November 23, 2024, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm for more information on becoming a judge.
• Run mock interviews and/or critique student resumes.
• Mentor student leaders (a longer term commitment).
• Participate in a January Career Fair and talk to students about your career pathway or business.

Interested parties should get in touch with Dr. Zimmerman at Travis.Zimmerman@fcps.org. Thank you in advance for your commitment to our students!

UHS is pleased to offer the ASVAB test on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in the UHS Media Center. ASVAB stands for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. The ASVAB is used to identify a person's strengths and aptitude in areas such as math, verbal skills, science, and technical skills. It can help people find careers that match their strengths. Please click on the following link to sign up https://forms.gle/uiuC8sw8ouHUaGP2A.

Our Community is invited to the first annual BOO BASH Community Event!

Saturday, October 19, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

UHS Cafeteria and Gymnasium

Fun for the whole family, especially the little ones! Please join UHS Drama, its booster organization, and other participating student organizations, as we offer a variety of fun-filled games and activities including A Haunted Hallway, Face Painting, Spooky Stories, Pumpkin Bowling and more! Tons of activities and tons of fun!

Pricing
UHS Students: $3.00

Children: $5.00
Family Price: $5.00 for the first child; $3.00 for additional children
Adults: FREE

UHS Drama Presents Night of the Living Dead, Live!

Wednesday, October 30 @ 7:00 pm

This show is PERFECT for the Halloween Season!

Purchase tickets at: cur8.com

https://sites.google.com/fcps.org/uhsdrama/home

This dark comedy is rated PG-13

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Six strangers in a lonely farmhouse, surrounded by brain-eating zombies – what could go wrong? Night of the Living Dead™ Live is a fun and hilarious re-imagining of George A. Romero’s legendary classic. Set in 1968 and presented in all black and white, it literally feels like the film has been brought to life and placed onstage. The play lovingly examines the movie itself, the period in which it was made, and the film’s undying influence on the horror genre. More than just a recreation of the story, the play celebrates the history and influence of the movie. Through a series of multiple endings, the characters are all faced with different issues and challenges while desperately trying to survive the night. However, their contrasting personalities and agendas always seem to prevent the group from working together. Which leaves us all wondering: Could anyone survive a night of the living dead?

For senior parents, here's information about purchasing a yearbook ad for your senior at Senior Parents - Yearbook Ad.

We are working with Varsity, our yearbook company, to send out important reminders and updates regarding yearbook and senior ads. To help you stay informed, we would like to offer you the option to receive these reminders directly via email from Varsity. If you would like to receive yearbook related updates, please provide your email address to Varsity. These communications will include important deadlines, pricing, promotional offers, and other relevant information. To share your email with Varsity, please complete this GOOGLE FORM at your convenience.

• The Class of 2025 will graduate on Friday, May 30, at 9:00 am. Graduation will be held at the Knott Arena at the PNC Sports Complex on the campus of Mount St. Mary’s University.
• All seniors participating in graduation MUST purchase a cap, gown, and 2025 tassel from Jostens.
• Please click the Jostens link below to view all available graduation products and packages (graduation announcements, clothing, diploma frames, etc.). If you only want to purchase a cap, gown, and tassel, please use the direct link provided.

Jostens Website

Cap, Gown, and 2025 Tassel

(Please be aware that when you order the cap and gown unit above, the picture of the gown on the website is generic and does not represent our custom design. You will receive the correct gown from Jostens when you order.)

• If you are planning to reuse a sibling or friend’s cap and gown instead of purchasing a new one, you will need to order a 2025 tassel. Due to the change in design three years ago, seniors may only use caps and gowns from former UHS graduates of the Class of 2022-2024.

2025 Tassel

Cap & 2025 Tassel

• The deadline for all orders is February 1, 2025.
• Honor stoles/cords will be provided toward the end of the school year by the advisors of the various honor societies.
• Senior Information will be shared throughout the year via the following:
• UHS Website (Parents & Students > Senior Class Information)
• Find Out First
• Schoology
• X (formerly Twitter) @UHSSeniorClass

Volunteer Information
This year, FCPS has enhanced the volunteer process to prioritize the safety and security of our students, staff and community. As a result, we have added additional training to be completed by all volunteers across the county. These trainings will ensure our volunteers are equipped with the necessary information they need to partner with our schools. Please note: If you volunteer to chaperone field trips or dances, this process applies. Approximate time for approval after you have completed the modules is 72 hours, so please do this well in advance!

Family and community members interested in volunteering should begin the volunteer process by visiting our new FCPS Volunteer Webpage HERE. Applicants will be directed to:

1. Register for a guest account on Unified Talent (instructions available online).
2. Complete and pass two (2) training modules on Unified Talent.
3. Complete the registration application in the Volunteer Center.
4. Await school approval on application.
5. Sign-up for volunteer opportunities facilitated by individual schools.

• The volunteer training and registration process must be completed annually for each school year.
• Volunteers must complete the process before signing up for volunteer opportunities.
• FCPS encourages family and community members interested in volunteering to complete the process early, as processing times have increased.

For technical support in Unified Talent, volunteer applicants may contact unifiedtalent@fcps.org. For all other volunteer-related questions, volunteer applicants may contact FCPSVolunteers@fcps.org. FCPS is grateful for the generous support from our family and community volunteers.

When: Tuesday, October 22, at 2:25 pm

Where: Meet at the picnic tables behind the cafeteria

What: Important information about the tryout process, new coaches, registration & the season as a whole, will be shared.

RSVP: Please email Coach Mango, jacqueline.suarez@fcps.org, with any questions.

There will be a wrestling informational meeting on Wednesday, October 23, in the UHS cafeteria at 3:00 pm. Any students interested in joining the UHS wrestling team are encouraged to attend. The meeting should last about one hour.

FCPS Winter Athletics begins Friday, November 15, and registration is now open! Please go to the following link https://www.fcps.org/athletics to register. Questions? Please contact Ms. Tepper, Athletic Secretary, at noelle.tepper@fcps.org.

Welcome back to another exciting year of Hawks Athletics! Fall sports are in full swing and Season Passes are on sale now! This year we have the following options for you to choose from:

• All Sports Annual Family Pass – entry into all home games for the 2024-2025 school year for up to 6 family members.
• All Sport Annual Individual Pass—entry for the individual named on the pass to all home games for the 2024-2025 school year.
• Fall Family Pass- entry to all home games during the fall season up to 6 family members for the 2024-2025 school year.
• Fall Individual Pass – entry for the individual named on the pass to all home games for the 2024-2025 school year.
• All Sports Annual Student Pass - entry into all home games for the 2024-2025 school year. (Passes do not include playoff games.)

For passes and individual game tickets go to https://gofan.co/app/school/MD24851.

No need to print tickets! Purchase your ticket before the event to save time standing in line! NEW THIS YEAR - ALL HOME FOOTBALL GAMES ARE ONLINE TICKETS ONLY, NO CASH! We will have links onsite for you to purchase at the gate. Ticket takers will view your ticket on the mobile site on your phone! Follow the Hawks schedule, rosters, events, and photos all in one place at www.urbanahawksathletics.com. We look forward to seeing you at the game! Go Hawks!

This school year, FCPS is elevating our fan experience and transitioning to Cashless Admission for all Varsity Football games. Tickets for these games must be purchased through GoFAN. For added convenience, GoFan credit card readers will be available at the gate for those who do not pre-purchase their online tickets.

GoFAN is the same online ticket company the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) uses for post season play and all of their Cashless State Semifinal and State Championship Contests. Additionally, Anne Arundel, Baltimore County, Calvert, Carroll, Charles, Harford, Howard, St. Mary’s, and Wicomico counties are currently 100% cashless for all of their sports. Purchasing tickets via GoFAN is recommended for all other FCPS Sports held in stadiums and gymnasiums.

The cost to attend most athletic events is $6 for adults and $2 for high school and younger students. Children ages 7 and under, FCPS employees, FCPS retirees, and all guests age 60 or older are admitted free of charge. There is a $1 transaction fee charged by GoFan, so attendees will be paying $7 and $3 when purchasing electronic tickets.

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Schools continue to offer discounted seasonal pass options that may be purchased through the school's athletic department.

For additional information, please visit the Attending Athletic Events page on FCPS Athletics.

We hope to see you at an athletic event. Go Team FCPS!

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