CSP Newsletter
October 11, 2024
CSP Site Visit - Monday, October 14, 2024
We will have important visitors in the building on Monday, for our site visit. Please make sure your child comes to school in their school uniform.
The high school spirit week will pick back on Tuesday, October 15.
High School Class Dues - View how and when to make payments
NEXT BUS PAYMENT DUE NOVEMBER 29 - TO AVOID LATE FEE, PLEASE PAY ON TIME
Junior College Fair Field Trip - Deadline is Today!
Attention CSP Juniors:
Do you wish you could meet with college representatives to answer your key college questions and to pick up literature as well as learn about the various financial aid programs available? What if you could speak with numerous college admission reps all on the same day? Well, you can! Plan to join CSP for its Junior College Fair Field Trip.
What: National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) College Fair -CSP Junior Field Trip
When: Wednesday, October 16 from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where: Baltimore Convention Center
How: Lonergan's Bus Service ($25 fee per student)
Itinerary:
8:30 a.m. Leave CSP via Lonergan's Bus Service
9:00-11:00 -Baltimore Convention Center college fair
11:00 a.m. Leave Convention Center and drive to Arundel Mills Mall food court (7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD)
11:30-12:30 Arundel Mills Mall food court (please bring bagged lunch or money to purchase lunch at the food court)
12:30 Leave Arundel Mills
12:45-1:00 Arrive at CSP
Enrolment: Click here to access the form for parent permission slips and online payment
Form due date: October 11th.
Limited seats are available for junior students only, seats will be reserved on a first-come, first-served (to include payment) basis.
Homecoming and Spirit Week Information
The High School Student Government Association (SGA) is thrilled to announce that our annual Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 19th, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the CSP Gymnasium. Tickets cost $20 each and can be purchased online using this link or in person during "B" and "C" lunches starting on Monday, October 14th.
Families who are interested in donating to the event are invited to visit our Amazon Wishlist or the Sign-Up Genius. As a small school, your donations allow us to host an incredible dance with a professional DJ and lights, photo booth, and refreshments, without raising ticket prices, so we appreciate any support you can offer.
Please note: this event is for high school students and their approved outside guests only. Middle school students and individuals over the age of 21 will not be permitted to attend the dance, even if a ticket is purchased on their behalf. Any CSP student wishing to bring an outside guest needs to complete this form and turn it in to Mrs. Clyde no later than Friday, October 18th for administrator approval.
To help students get excited for the Homecoming Dance, we are also inviting all high school students to show off their CSP spirit and participate in the fun theme days below:
- Friday, October 11th: Pajama Day
- Tuesday, October 15th: Anything But a Backpack
- Wednesday, October 16th: Character Day
- Thursday, October 17th: High School Stereotypes Day
- Friday, October 18th: Class Color Day and Pep Rally
- Freshmen wear Red, Sophomores wear Blue, Juniors wear Green, and Seniors wear Purple or Togas.
The most spirited student from each grade has the opportunity to win a free Homecoming ticket
Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Clyde via email at eclyde@mycsp.org if you have any questions!
"Ways to Pay for College" event
Seniors and Parents/Guardians,
Do you need assistance with the FAFSA process? Plan to attend the "Ways to Pay for College" seminar on Wednesday, October 16, at 6:00 p.m. This IN-PERSON event will take place in the CSP Media Center. See the attached flyer for more details.
School Picture day - October 21
Picture Day is quickly approaching. If your student doesn't have the white Oxford uniform shirt, please order one as soon as possible.
You can purchase at Flynn O'Hara online for middle school here
You can purchase at Flynn O'Hara online for high school here
They also have a store in Linthicum that you can visit. The address is:
Burwood Village Shopping Center
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Soul Food Cook-off Fundraiser - Benefits Black Student Union - October 21
Soul Food Cook-Off! Join CSP's Black Student Union (BSU) at the FUNdraiser to judge the best soul food. Pay $5 at our table to taste our competitor's cornbread, fried chicken, mac and cheese, and sweet potato pie, and judge using our QR code. Best dish in each category is eligible for a prize! To contribute a dish, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfU9KiCLwwQ2Tqa3Y-0dHLrn3jZgaGwfDQSlksvQ3Z5-6l8RA/viewform
College Visits
Students missing school for college visits are excused absent if they bring in something from the college stating they visited there. Students should bring their college visit notes to Mrs. O'Brien.
PTSO News
Thanks to all who joined us at our first virtual meeting! We had principal, teacher, administrator and student leader presence and input, and we are making plans for a great year supporting our families and teachers! There is still time to join us and be part of the fun. We need volunteers for three committees: Teacher support/appreciation, fundraising, and club/athletic support. Also in the works…a Skate Night at Wheels in Odenton! Reach out today: ptso@mycsp.org
Guest Speakers Wanted
We offer the elective course Introduction to Health Professions this semester. We would love guest speakers to talk to the students about their work in any health-related field. This could be done in person or through a Google Meet. Our class meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and some Fridays. If you would be willing to share your experiences working in any health-related field, contact Ms. Campasino as soon as possible at mcampasino@mycsp.org.
Student Chromebook Survey - Only Respond if you haven't do so already!
We are looking for feedback from you, parents/guardians. If you have not done so, please take time to respond to the Student Chromebook Survey.
CSP donates to Harvest for the Hungry Kickoff!
Help CSP support the Anne Arundel County food bank!
Make an online donation and select CSP middle/high. 100% of donations go to the Anne Arundel County food bank. Lets make our school the leader in raising funds!
Emergency Cards and Code of Conduct Forms
We must have an Emergency Card and Code of Conduct (Student Handbook) form on file for every student.
Several emails have been sent, but I'm still missing some.
If you have not already done so, please email me so I can send you a new link and the pin number for the emergency card.
Are you interested in being added to CSP's list of Approved Volunteers/Chaperones?
If you are new to CSP or have not submitted a response to our CSP Volunteer/Chaperone Interest Form in the past and want to volunteer or chaperone, please submit a response to the form here.
CSP is Looking for a New High School Math Team Coach for 2024-2025
We are now looking for a new coach for our high school Math Team. If you are interested in being the 2024-2025 Math Coach, please reach out to Mr. Owens at dowens@mycsp.org. It is an hourly paid position.
CSP is Looking for a Middle School Math Team Coach for 2024-2025
We are now looking for a new coach for the middle school Math Team. If you are interested in being the 2024-2025 Math Coach, please reach out to Mr. Owens at dowens@mycsp.org. It is an hourly paid position.
A Day / B Day Schedule
2025-2026 CSP Middle/High Application & Open House Events
All students must submit an "on-time" application to be considered for the lottery. This includes siblings of CSP students and staff members who want their students to attend. If an application isn't received within the timeframe below, the student will be placed at the bottom of the waiting list.
October 7, 2024 at NOON - 2025-2026 application opens
November 7, 2024, at NOON -2025-2026 application closes
To apply click here
Open House Events: for grades 7-12
November 6, 2024, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
If you are interested in applying for 6th grade, you should plan to attend the open house events at the elementary school. Those events will take place on:
Open House Events at the Elementary School: Grades Pre-K-6
October 23, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
If you have questions about the lottery process, please contact Mrs. O'Brien at aobrien@mycsp.org.
Upcoming Events
Week of October 14 - 20
Monday, October 14, 2024 - Indigenous Peoples' Day
- CSP Site Visit
- 9:00 - 9:30 am - University of Maryland Baltimore County visits CSP Juniors and Seniors
Tuesday, October 15 , 2024 - Two-hour Early Dismissal Day - Project Unity
- High School Spirit Week - Everything but a Backpack Day
- 9:00 - 9:30 am - Johnson and Whales visits CSP
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
- High School Spirit Week - Character Day
- Field Trip - Mrs. Shepherd
- 6:00 - 7:00 pm - FAFSA Senior Parent Information Night at CSP
Thursday, October 17, 2024
- High School Spirit Week - High School Stereotypes Day
Friday, October 18, 2024
- High School Spirit Week - School Color Day (9-Red, 10-blue, 11-green, 12-purple or togas)
- High School Pep Rally
Saturday, October 19, 2024
- 7:00 - 10:00 pm - Homecoming Dance
Week of October 21 - 27
Monday, October 21, 2024
- Picture Day for grades 7-11 (Students must wear Oxford shirt and tie for yearbook photo)
- University of Maryland College Park visits CSP Juniors and Seniors
- 3:00 - 6:00 pm - Fall FUNdraiser (Benefits National Art Honor Society)
- 3:00 - 6:00 pm - Soul Food Cook-off (Benefits Black Student Union)
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- 10:57 - 11:37 am - MICA College visits CSP students in Ms. Pratt's room
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- 10:00 - 10:30 am - The George Washington University visits CSP Juniors and Seniors
Week of October 28 - November 3
Monday, October 28, 2024
- Two-hour Early Dismissal - End of Quarter One
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- Two-hour Early Dismissal - End of Quarter One
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Quarter Two Begins
- 10:00 - 10:30 am - Notre Dame of Maryland School of Pharmacy 2+4 Doctoral Program visits CSP
Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Halloween
- National Principal Month Ends
Friday, November 1, 2024 - Schools Closed Elementary and Middle School Students
- Native American Heritage Month Begins
- Field Trip - Ms. Pratt
- 9:00 - 9:30 am - Towson University visits CSP Juniors and Seniors
Sunday, November 3, 2024
- Daylight Savings Time Ends
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