Raider Nation Newsletter

Week of November 22, 2021

Dear Atholton Families,

It is conference week! I hope you were able to schedule conferences with your child’s teachers. This is an important opportunity to extend the lines of communication regarding academic progress. Once again, the majority of teachers will be offering evening conferences. I would ask that you log in to verify the virtual codes for your conferences as some of them had to be changed at the last minute. For resources on scheduling conferences, please visit HCPSS Connect Guides. Be sure to review the teacher's schedule for each class.

Friday night was the 3A Football Regional Championship between Atholton and Chesapeake HS of Anne Arundel County. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Raiders in the cold! Unfortunately, we lost 27-0. However, this loss does not negate the hard work and dedication our boys and coaches put in this entire season. With a final record of 11-2, the Raider football team has much to be proud of and much to celebrate. What a great season! We are all proud of you!!

Just a reminder, as of October 25, all volunteers and chaperones who interact with students, and parents/guardians who are conducting classroom observations will be required to use the PinPoint platform to show proof of full vaccination at least five school days in advance. Please refer to the HCPSS website for additional information.

Lastly, Thanksgiving is this week. It is a time to be thankful, a time to remember and embrace those who enrich our lives. I am thankful for a lot of things and that includes being thankful for the Atholton community. This is truly a special place!

I wish you all a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving!

Robert A. Motley

Principal

Counselor Appointments

The counselors are also available to meet with parents during parent-teacher conference week. Please contact your student’s counselor if you would like to set up an appointment.

Kim Wade (All 9th-grade students)- kim_wade@hcpss.org

Phil Cohen (10th -12th-grade students with Last Names A- E)- phillip_cohen@hcpss.org

Dana Meledick (10th -12th-grade students with Last Names F-Kj)- dana_meledick@hcpss.org

Lisa Clearfield (10th -12th-grade students with Last Names Kk-P)- lisa_clearfield@hcpss.org

Keturah Wright (10th -12th-grade students with Last Names Q-Z)- keturah_wright@hcpss.org

School Counselor Assignments

Ms. Wade -- 9th Grade ONLY (Kim_Wade@hcpss.org)

Mr. Cohen -- Last Name A - E / Grades 10 - 12 (Phillip_Cohen@hcpss.org)

Ms. Meledick -- Last Name F - Kj / Grades 10 - 12 (Dana_Meledick@hcpss.org)

Ms. Clearfield -- Last Name Kk - P / Grades 10 - 12 (Lisa_Clearfield@hcpss.org)

Ms. Wright -- Last Name Q - Z / Grades 10 - 12 (Keturah_Wright@hcpss.org)

PTA Reflections Contest

Do you enjoy art, music, and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films, and taking photos?

Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year’s theme, “I Will Change the World By...,” calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. Use the attached submission guidelines and interest form today and return by November 19 to Toyette Sullivan (toyette15@gmail.com). Rules for your categories of interest will be sent to you. The entry deadline is November 30, 2021. For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at PTA.org/Reflections/Awards

Reflections Submission Guidelines

AHS Reflections Interest Form