The Titan Weekly

Greetings,

We have had a wonderfully spirited week here at Tuscarora High School! The festivities continue this evening with the parade, Fangate, and football game and conclude tomorrow with our Homecoming dance. As a reminder for those who purchase tickets to attend the dance, the dance is from 7:00 – 10:00 PM. Please do not bring backpacks or large purses. We appreciate parents being prompt for pick-up at 10:00 PM.

Next week is a full five-day week with no altered schedules for high school. Students in elementary and middle schools have altered days due to conferences, but high schools operate on our normal schedule. If you are interested in speaking to your student’s teachers, I encourage you to reach out via email or give them a call.

On Wednesday, October 11, we will administer the PSAT the students that registered. As a result, we are moving our FLEX day to Friday, October 13.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Sincerely,

Lisa Smith

Principal

The CEO & Executive Producer at ‘The Way off Broadway Dinner Theater’ is coming to THS on October 18th during 4th block FLEX. He is going to speak about the performance arts and business aspects of show production within the dinner theater. Student’s should register using the QR Code or link: https://tinyurl.com/THSGUESTSPEAKEROCT.

FCPL is hosting a College, Trade, and Scholarship Information Fair in the community room at C. Burr Artz Public Library on Sunday October 22, 2:00 - 4:00 PM.

Join representatives from colleges, universities, trade schools, and scholarship organizations to have your questions answered!

For any additional questions or information, please reach out to the Career Coach, Ms. Sellman in room A-115, or for parents, ashley.sellman@fcps.org

Sign up using this link.

The Weinberg Center for the Arts is presenting the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area Year-In-Review featuring bestselling author, Clint Smith. Click here for details.

FCPS and the Frederick County Health Department have announced that they will be enacting a Coaches vs. Overdoses initiative at all 10 high schools during the current football season. Coaches will distribute a Prevention Playbook, which helps parents and students tackle root causes of today’s overdose crisis. At-home drug disposal kits will also be distributed. The effort will take place during October, which is Substance Abuse Prevention Month, and will serve as the local kick-off to National Drug Take Back Day on October 29.

• Monday, October 9th: Joe Corbi's/Claire's Gourmet Fundraiser due to the Media Center
• Wednesday, November 1st: Senior Meeting during 2nd block
• Wednesday, May 22nd: Graduation at 1:30 PM at the PNC Complex at the Knott Arena on the Campus of Mount St. Mary's University

View the senior website for all the details.

Senior Shirts are ready to order!!

The deadline to order online is Friday, October 20th.

The cost is $20.

9th Grade Parents – please join the Student Services Department for an informational meeting about graduation requirements and educational opportunities available for your student both at THS and within FCPS to help them find their path to success during high school and beyond!

Tuesday, October 10th beginning at 6:00 PM in the THS Auditorium.

Student meetins with Counselors will begin on/around October 23rd. Stay tuned for more information.

Term 1 interim was on Friday, September 22nd. Interim reports were mailed home this week for those students with a D or an F in a class.

Seniors who have an interim grade of a D or an F in a course needed to meet graduation requirements received an extra letter with this information.

If you have not yet taken a look at your student’s grades in Schoology, now would be a good time to do so.

The Academy for the Fine Arts will be holding an Open House and Information Session on Thursday October 12th from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School.

This event is open to FCPS High School parents and students who wish to learn more about the college and career pathway program in the visual and performing arts. The Academy for the Fine Arts currently offers focus areas for students in grades 10-12 in:

Dance

Digital Art (Photography/Computer Graphics)

Music

2D/3D Visual Art

Musical Theatre

Theatre

The schedule for the evening will be:

6:30-7:15 PM: Open house time (see facilities, meet staff and students)

7:15-8:00 PM: Presentation in the Auditorium (program description, application process, Q and A session)

To register for this event, please click here. (https://forms.gle/4wiY7uPEeyY5JhAF7)

To learn more about the AFA, please visit: www.fcpsartsacademy.org or contact jonathan.kurtz@fcps.org.

Did you miss the first Shadow Day? You have another opportunity:

Interested in a college and career pathway focused on the arts? Register today to shadow the Academy for the Fine Arts which is the visual and performing arts pathway for high school students in grades 10-12. The AFA meets during the school day and is housed in Gov. Thomas Johnson High School. In addition to rigorous advanced level courses, many of which count as Dual Enrollment credit, the AFA provides a unique artistic community for students who are seeking to challenge themselves in a collaborative environment.

During the shadow day, students will spend 2 blocks of the day learning about the program from our student ambassadors, taking a tour of the facilities, learning about the application process, and visiting any of the following focus areas:

Music

Dance

Visual Art

Theatre

Musical Theatre

The next Shadow Day will be Wednesday October 18th.

To register for the shadow day, please visit www.fcpsartsacademy.org For questions, please contact Jonathan Kurtz at jonathan.kurtz@fcps.org or 240-236-8352.

To learn more about the AFA from our Ambassadors, watch this video.

George Washington University: Friday October 6th - 1:15 PM

Juniata College: Monday, October 9th - 9:15 AM

Bridgewater College: Tuesday, October 10th - 1:15 PM

St. Vincent College: Thursday, October 12th - 1:15 PM

James Madison University: Friday, October 13th - 1:15 PM

Penn State University: Monday, October 16th - 9:15 AM

Students – check Naviance for more information and to register for these visits.

Ms. Moore (A – Ce)

Mr. Gill (Ch – Ha)

Ms. Goto (He – Mc)

Ms. Cooper (Me – R)

Mr. Harrison (S – Z)

Ms. Ingram (EL)

Ms. Honaker (Behavior Support)

Ms. Gomez (Community Liaison)

Mr. Jackson (Registrar)

Often, you may have heard the term “side-out” chanted during a volleyball game. “Side-out” is about regaining control. In volleyball, it’s about regaining control and making a point; with The Side-Out Foundation, it is about helping breast cancer patients regain control of their lives. On October 26th, 2023, Titans Volleyball will be hosting a Dig Pink volleyball game to help raise awareness and funds for The Side-Out Foundation.

YOU CAN HELP

You can help in a variety of ways!

• Donate a raffle item (examples could include a themed basket, gift cards, sports tickets etc)
• Donate directly to the Titans Dig Pink Campaign:https://giving.side-out.org/campaigns/19608
• Share and follow our FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/717928416837095?ref=newsfeed
• Check out and share updates on Instagram via Tuscarora Volleyball:https://www.instagram.com/tuscaroravolleyball/
• Attend the game and WEAR PINK or Dig Pink gear!
• Volunteer to help with the raffle table or selling tickets the night of the event or with the serve game

KEY DATES

• 10/23/23- All raffle items due
• 10/26/2023- Titans 4 Tomorrow Dig-Pink Event (doors open at 5)

All FCPS athletic events are using the GoFan platform to purchase online tickets. Please see the link for more information.

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Through their enthusiastic efforts, Boosters collaborate with the THS Athletic Director, Team Coaches and Administration to help plan and provide equipment and uniforms, manage concessions and other necessities to enhance the safest and highest QUALITY experience for our athletes and families. Let’s help our student athletes succeed on and off the field!

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Lisa Smith - Principal

Kevin Hall - Asst Principal

Jason Lininger - Asst Principal

Roger Rich - Asst Principal

Kristin Sheehy - Asst Principal

Tanisha Smith - Asst Principal

John Milliman - Special Programs

Chris O'Connor - Athletics & Facilities

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Frederick, MD 21703

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