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AEHS Weekly Newsletter
May 12, 2024
Good evening, Titans!
I want to wish all our Titan moms a very Happy Mother's Day! It is my hope you were able to take the day off, or at least enjoy your day, whatever that might look like for you.
Have a great week, everyone!
Mark Brown, Jr.
Principal
AEHS Calendar Items
Reminders & Dates (UPDATED)
- May 13 - Spring Choral Concert 7:00 p.m. (NEW DATE)
- May 14 - Primary Election Day, School and offices Closed
- May 16 - Spring Instrumental Music Concert 7:00 p.m.
- May 16 - VAC Art Exhibit 6:00 p.m.
- May 17 - VAC Art Exhibit 6:00 p.m.
- May 20 - Spring Athletic Awards 6:30 p.m.
- May 21 - PTSA Meeting 7:00 p.m. Zoom
- May 22 - VAPA Awards at 5:15 p.m. Senior Awards Night 6:00 p.m.
- May 23 - Spring Jazz Band Concert 7:00 p.m.
- May 24 - Last day for Seniors
- May 27 - Memorial Day, School and offices Closed
- Follow the AEHS Website - Upcoming Events link to see more events that are coming up at AEHS
- MCPS SY23-24 Calendar
In May, We, as Titans, Recognize and Celebrate ...
- Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Jewish American Heritage Month
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- May 5th Yom Ha'shoah Holocaust Remembrance Day
- National Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 12th Mother's Day
- May 17th International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
Happening at AEHS
Senior Clearance Forms (NEW)
- Seniors will be given their clearance forms on Monday, May 13th, and will start the check-out process on Wednesday, May 15th.
- Full instructions are on the clearance form, any questions should be directed to the person listed as the Staff member in charge of that category.
- All items and obligations must be completed before clearance can be complete. Clearance must be completed before seniors last day Friday, May 24th.
- Clearance forms are their "TICKET" to pick up cap and gown on June 4th after Graduation rehearsal.
- DO NOT LOSE IT OR YOU WILL NEED TO REDO THE SHEET!
Mr. Greg Casement is the Montgomery County Council of PTA's Teacher of the Year! (NEW)
Congratulation goes out to Mr. Casement! The Award Ceremony for Mr. Casement will be at Eastern Middle School, Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m.
National PTA Reflection Contest (NEW)
Congratulations to our very own, Lauren Chiu, who received honor in the National PTA Reflections Program! Lauren Chiu received an award of merit for her photograph "Down by 10" at the national level!
A full list of all National PTA winners can be found here: https://www.pta.org/docs/default-source/files/programs/reflections/upcoming_2023-24-iahb/2023-2024-winners-list_f.pdf
Learner's Permit Written Test at AEHS (NEW)
Hello, Titan families!
AEHS is offering an opportunity to take the written portion of the Learner's Permit test after school on Wednesday, May 22 at 2:45pm in the cafeteria. The test takes only 20-30 minutes, but plan on your child being dismissed around 3:45pm to provide the MVA time to grade the test and distribute letters.
Your child must be at least 15 years and 9 months old on the day of the test. There is no cost to take the written portion of the test and your child will know that day if they passed the test. The test can also be given in Spanish.
The permission slip can be found outside room 164. Please have your child return the permission slip to Kate Ligon in room 164 by May 15. There is a folder outside the door if I am not present in my office.
VAPA Showcase (NEW)
Please join Visual Arts and Performing Arts academy faculty in celebrating our VAPA seniors on Wednesday, May 22nd at 5:15 p.m. in the Little Theatre at AEHS for the VAPA Senior Showcase and Awards. Light refreshments will follow our awards presentation."
Introduction of Athletic Specialist (REPEAT)
We shared previously that our current Athletic Specialist, Coach Howell, is stepping down at the conclusion of this school year and will be the head football coach at Wheaton High School. Recently, we hired Ms. Tina Fitzpatrick to replace Coach Howell. Ms. Fitzpatrick is not only a member of the Einstein community, but she is a teacher, Girl's Lacrosse Coach, and Assistant Athletic Specialist, and comes to us highly recommended from Walter Johnson High School.
While Ms. Fitzpatrick's official start date is not until July 1, she will begin transitioning into her new role right away. It is my hope that you meet Ms. Fitzpatrick soon so you, too, can see why she is the right person for this position.
We are excited to bring Ms. Fitzpatrick on staff here at Einstein and look forward to an opportunity for you to meet her and work with her. Please see her letter to the Einstein community by following the link.
Rising Senior Meeting (REPEAT)
Attention Rising Senior Students and Caregivers (Yes, that's you, 11th Graders & 11th Grade Caregivers)!
Please join us on Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. You will hear all about the process for applying to college, admissions options, selecting colleges, and more!
Spanish interpretation will be available, so please advertise to all!
Spring Athletics Award Banquet (REPEAT)
All Spring Athletes, join us for our Spring Athletic Awards banquet on Monday May 20th at 6:30pm in the auditorium.
Titan Food Pantry Google Form (REPEAT)
Albert Einstein High School’s food pantry has food available for families in our community. For more information and to complete a request form for pantry items, please use the link below. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Krop, assistant principal at 240-740-2700.
bit.ly/3xNhyZT. You may also use the QR code to the right.
VAC Art Show May 16th and 17th (REPEAT)
Please visit the amazing VAC Art Show on May 16th and May 17th from 6-8 pm in the Art Gallery on Main Street.
On May 16th we will honor our seniors. On May 17th, we will honor our alumni.
Food and drinks will be served each night. Donations highly appreciated. All are welcome!
AP & IB Exam Schedule - April 24 - May 25, 2024 (REPEAT)
Greetings, Students, Parents, and Guardians,
As we approach the start of our May 2024 AP and IB exam season, it's crucial for students to be fully prepared. Exams are scheduled to begin on April 25, 2024, and conclude on May 24, 2024. Below, you'll find important information to assist you in your exam preparation. Please review this email thoroughly before your first exam. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Lynette O'Reggio, IB Coordinator, or Kim Prillman, AP Coordinator.
Exam Day Reminders:
AP and IB exams may run later than the time listed on the schedule. If a student has an extended time accommodation, they may have up to 50% additional time to complete their exam(s). This means that some exams may end as late as 5:00 pm.
Testing locations are subject to change. Please check the AP and IB Exam Schedule May 2024 )the day before your exam(s) to confirm your location.
Students must arrive at their testing location 30 minutes before the scheduled test.
Students will not be allowed in the testing location if the student arrives more than 15 minutes after the listed start time.
Students must take their examinations at the assigned time on the assigned date. Late test date(s)/ time(s) are only for students who have been pre-approved.
All bags, pocketbooks, and other belongings should be left at the front of the exam room.
No textbooks/notebooks/instruction books are to be brought into the exam room.
No food or drink (other than water) is allowed in the exam room.
No cell phones or other electronic devices (including earbuds and smart watches) are to be brought into the exam room (unless silenced and left in a bag). Having an electronic device or smart watch on your person during exams is a testing violation and will result in an "N" no grade” on the exam.
Some exams allow the use of a graphing calculator. The calculator must be clear prior to the start of the exam. Here's a quick tutorial on how to clear your calculator. Also, please review the list of acceptable calculators, for your AP or IB exams
AP & IB Exam Conduct:
- Items not permitted
IB Notice to candidates – General rules and guidelines regarding the examination
Permission To Be Excused From Classes On AP and IB Exam Day -If an AP or IB exam is scheduled in the morning, MCPS allows students to be excused from classes for the remainder of the day. If an AP or IB exam is scheduled for the afternoon, MCPS allows students to be excused from class until the scheduled exam time. Juniors and Seniors taking an AP or IB exam in May 2024 must complete the permission form before April 25, 2024, to be excused from classes on exam days
AP & IB Exam Results:
IB Results: Students will be issued a personal identification number (PIN) and personal code to access their scores electronically. Beginning July 5th, students can access their scores online by visiting https://candidates.ibo.org, and entering their personal details.
AP Results: AP scores are available in July. You’ll be able to access them online with your College Board account email and password.
Reporting IB Exam results to a college or university
After results are issued, student can submit their transcript requests directly to the IB. Each request will incur a transcript request fee. For more information, please visit the IBO website.
Titans Fiesta Balloons (REPEAT)
Our LFI school business is selling balloons throughout the end of the year for events such as Birthdays, Mother's Day, and Graduation.
It is a not-for-profit business which provides opportunities for our students to learn about employment skills, the ins and outs of running a business, and supported employment within a school setting. Students sell, assemble, create, and deliver all products you see on our website. If you are considering purchasing any type of balloons for events at/for the school, please consider using Titans Fiesta Balloons for your needs. See our website or Google order form for more information or reach out to Kim Gagen directly.
kimberly_s_wilhelm@mcpsmd.org. https://titans-fiesta-balloons.square.site/
MCPS - Things to know
Thurs. May 9th (UPDATE)
Happening Around MCPS
May Nucleus Newsletter (NEW)
The May issue of the Nucleus is here! Take a look at what is happening with our Alumni this month!
Nucleus Alumni News and Hall of Fame Brief #4 (constantcontact.com)
Non-MCPS/Community Information
HERricane Summer Camp opportunity (NEW)
The Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) in coordination with the Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) and the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management (I-DIEM) is hosting a free summer camp program called HERricane. You don't have to live in Anne Arundel County to participate, but you do need your own transportation to get there. Visit the website for more information.
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