Children of all ages are invited to participate in Baltimore County Public Library's 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. Participants can register online or at a BCPL library branch and can log their reading on the Beanstack app or a paper game board. Those who read for at least 10 hours can pick up completion prizes and enter drawings for prizes such as family memberships to the Maryland Science Center, Maryland Zoo, Port Discovery Children’s Museum, and National Aquarium or a Nintendo Switch.

In-person events at library branches across the county will include programs about animals, magic, and science.

Discover a wide range of family-friendly activities to enjoy this summer with When School is Out. This comprehensive web page features park and museum directories, day trip suggestions, engaging art activities, and valuable math and reading resources for all ages.

The Resource Center supports families with children with disabilities, ages birth to 21. Its mission is to promote positive, effective partnerships within the school community. For more information or to join their newsletter list click here!

Every Wednesday join to find support, connection, and information designed just for families of young children with developmental delays (ages birth to 5). Visit our resource bulletin board for more information https://tinyurl.com/2cvys996 or contact Debbie Page dpage2@bcps.org.

Every Wednesday!

Virtual Groups for Parents & Caregivers

of Children Ages Birth to 5 with Developmental Delays

Note: Wednesday, June 19th

There will be no Wednesday virtual groups.

Wednesday, July 10th @7:30pm

Calling fathers, bonus dads, grandfathers, uncles, and all of the men who have important roles in the lives of our little ones! We are hosting a special virtual group just for you! Join us for an opportunity to find support and build connections!

More info to come!

Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee

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• June 19 (W) Juneteenth - Schools and Offices Closed
• July 4 (Th) Independence Day - School and Offices Closed
• July 8 (M) Summer School Programs Begin
• August 2 (F) Summer School Programs End

You can also view or print the entire BCPS Info Calendar here.

SAVE These DATES - Additional details to follow.

• August 17 (S) - BCPS Fest - George Washing Carver Technical Center for Arts and Technology 938 York Road, Towson, 21204
• August 22 (Th) Orientation for Students Entering Grades 6 and
• August 26 (M) Opening Day for Students
• August 28 (W) First Full Day of Kindergarten (Transportation Begins)

The Baltimore County Department of Social Services offers programs and services designed to help residents in financial need who meet income-eligibility requirements, as well as resources to provide food assistance for Baltimore County families, including:

• Senior Food Assistance—Seniors experiencing food access needs may call 410-887-2594 or email aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov.
• Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Food and Nutrition Services—Learn more about the food assistance programs offered through BCPS.
• SNAP Emergency Allotments—The Maryland Department of Human Services has been approved to issue SNAP emergency allotments to all current SNAP households. Learn more about SNAP to see if you qualify for monthly benefits to help purchase food.
• Pet Food Assistance—Learn how to receive pet food assistance from the Baltimore Humane Society or make donations to their Bmore Kind Pet Food Bank.

The Food Pantry Locator is available here.

To view a variety of resources for youth, including those below, please visit BaltimoreCountyMD.gov/YouthServices

• Homeless Resource Guide
• Food Pantry Resource
• Academic Resource
• Resume Writing and Interview Preparation
• Youth Counseling Resources
• Scholarship Resources
• Hiring Event
• Jobs for Teens
• BCPS Mental Health Services
• FAFSA Resources for Families

Subscribe to the Team BCPS E-Newsletter - The award-winning BCPS weekly e-newsletter, shared on Monday mornings, reaches nearly 40,000 subscribers including parents, staff, and community members.

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Have you downloaded the new BCPS Focus app? BCPS Focus app offers easy access to grades, schedules, and more

Did you know that you can get answers to your questions about BCPS by participating in a wide range of Board of Education Advisory and Stakeholder Groups. The Stakeholder Groups include The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Gifted and Talented Education, the Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee and the PTA Council. Brief descriptions of these groups and links for additional information such as contacts and upcoming meeting dates can be found on the BCPS page Advisory Groups - Baltimore County Public Schools (bcps.org), Some topics that will be presented include Behavior and Safety, Back to School - Schoology, Focus, and Other Tools, The Student Handbook, Special Education, Food & Nutrition, and FY2025 Capital and Operating Budget Hearings..

By becoming a PTA member and getting involved in your child's school, you will be a part of the solution, helping to make positive changes.

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. We offer these resources through in-person and virtual workshops hosted by community members and schools, our newsletter, and the Parentmobile. We also have a large collection of online resources. We hope you enjoy what we have to share.