Weekly Update

Check out the wide range of free activities offered by Baltimore County Public Library, including story times, craft activities, gaming, performances, and more!

It’s a wonderful time of the year with holiday breaks bringing families together. Here are some ideas to prevent boredom, encourage fun, and promote learning fun.

• Holiday Train Garden through January 8 at The Shops at Kenilworth
• The Avenue at White Marsh Ice Rink - make a reservation and purchase tickets.
• Martin State Airport free Holiday Planes and Trains Garden at 2323 Eastern Blvd., beginning on Sunday, January 15, 2023 (visit website for details).
• Noon Year's Eve at BCPL Saturday, December 31, 11:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m. Preschool through elementary age
• Explore the Maryland Center for History and Culture. Admission is free for children under 18 and for active-duty military personnel and their families. On the First Thursday and Second Sunday of the month, the museum is free for everyone
• Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops at Home Depot.
  

Take family day trips suggested by the Office of Social Studies and participate in suggested social studies learning activities.

Flip through the Baltimore's CHILD Holiday Gift Guide for ideas in the December 2022 issue.

Colds. Flu. COVID-19. RSV. So many illnesses to try to avoid this winter. Here are a few ideas from verywellfamily.com:

• Consider getting flu shots and COVID-19 boosters.
• Keep your distance from folks who are obviously sick.
• Remind children about the proper way to wash hands and remind them to turn their heads when they cough and sneeze (into tissues or their elbows).
• Encourage your children to remain physically active.
• Continue taking medicines for year-round allergies.
• Make sure children are dressed appropriately for the weather.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

January 3, 2023

3:30 - 6:00 PM

Eastern Technical High School

Volunteer judges are needed for judging a series of student-made presentations on assigned topics on-site at this regional conference. Contact Nidhi.patel@mdfbla.org for more information.

Autism Caregiver Support Meeting

January 9, 2023

Virtual 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Caregiver Stress Syndrome: Are you putting on your Oxygen Mask? Presented by: Adrian L. Stackhouse, LCSW-C. Spanish Interpretation Provided

All are welcome! For more information and to register contact: Ilene Berman, School Social Worker, BCPS iberman@bcps.org

• Google Meet Meeting Link will be sent by email on the day of the meeting.
• Program Team: Ilene Berman, School Social Worker - Edmondson Heights & Johnnycake Elementary Schools Danielle Phillips, C.A.R.E. Liaison - Johnnycake Elementary School Nakia Winchester, C.A.R.E. Liaison - Edmondson Heights Elementary

Advisory Council meetings

January 9, 2023

7:00 PM

• Southwest Area Education Advisory Council meeting
• Meeting details
• Topic: Social-emotional learning

• Northeast Area Education Advisory Council meeting
• Meeting details
• Topic: Equity and cultural proficiency

• Southeast Area Education Advisory Council meeting
• Charlesmont Elementary School library, 7800 W. Collington Dr., 21222
• Topic: BCPS organization

January 11, 2023

4:30 - 5:30 PM

LIVE online

For the second time this school year, "Math Homework Helpers LIVE" will air on BCPS-TV Fios channel 34/Comcast channel 73 and stream live on the BCPS website and the BCPS YouTube channel.

January 12, 2023

Team BCPS Day!

The entire Team BCPS community is invited to wear blue to participate in this annual celebration of the progress, promise, impact, and unity of the schools, students, staff, and supporters of BCPS. Participants are asked to post photos on social media using hashtag #BCPSblue.

January 13, 2023

Virtual 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Increasing Compliance Through Directions and Reinforcement

Presented by Robin Taplette, BCPS Resource Teacher

Spanish Interpretation Provided

January 18, 2023

Central Area Education Advisory Council meeting

Meeting details

Topic: Nutrition – School lunch programs

• Thursday, December 22, 2022 - Schools and Office close 3 hours early - Winter Break Begins
• Monday, January 3, 2023 - Schools reopen
• Monday, January 16, 2023 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Schools and Offices Closed
• Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - Second Marking Period Ends - Schools Close 3 Hours Early for All Students - Teachers on Duty
• Monday, January 23, 2023 - Professional Development Day - Schools Closed for Students - Teacher on Duty
• Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - Report Cards Distributed

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Parent University is offered through the BCPS Office of Family and Community Engagement, which we affectionately call FACE! We provide tools and resources to BPCS families to support learning at home. In the past, before social-distancing, one of the ways we offered these resources was through in-person workshops hosted by community members and schools. We also have a large collection of online resources that are available as we navigate through this incredibly unique time in our lives. We hope you enjoy what we have to share.