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Braves Bulletin
October 29, 2023
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Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, Nov 7 - Report card grades available on HAC
Friday, Nov 10 - Veteran's Day - Schools & Offices will be closed
Wednesday, Nov 15 - First day of winter sport try-outs - must be pre-registered through FamilyID
Thursday, Nov 16 - NHS Induction Ceremony
Friday, Nov 17 - Middle School/High School All County Band Concert at Chopticon
Nov 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break
Para nuestra comunidad hispanohablante
¡Saludos! Para leer en español, hay un botón para traducir en la esquina superior derecha de los anuncios de Smore cuando se abre por primera vez. Pueden hacer clic en el botón y después selecciona de la lista de lenguas disponibles.
Pride Time Options
Online Forms Each Parent/Guardian Should Complete
Please be sure you have completed the following:
- Impact Aid Survey Form online, located in the Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. The form can now be accessed in Spanish by clicking on the Globe in the top right-hand corner once the form has been started. The deadline for the online submission of Impact Aid Program Survey forms is November 14, 2023.
- Online Emergency Information Update Forms are available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. This form is important as this is the current contact information we have for parents/guardians.
- 2023/2024 Parent Permission - SMCPS Secondary Acceptable Use Policy and Online Platforms - More Info - must be completed for each student
- 2023-24 Meal Benefit Form
Winter Sport Registration
Winter eligibility will be determined by the 1st Marking Period GPA. You must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA for the marking period.
Tryouts start on November 15, 2023. You are required to be at all tryouts. Registration deadline is November 13 at 4pm. Register here
Around Chopticon
Academy of Finance Students Visit FedEx Field for Business Day
Our AOF students visited FedEx field for Business Day with the Commanders.
Senior Day
AVPA
AVPA taking their fall Plein Aire trip to Leonardtown Wharf!
College Visits
Marty Leffingwell from Notre Dame of Maryland University visited out Chopticon students.
AP Statistic Lab
Ms. Reidenbaker's students collecting data from the Barbie bungee jumps.
Braves Bragging
Marching Band IA Maryland State Champions!
Congratulations to our 2023 1A Maryland State Champions with a score of 89.6, Best Overall Effect, Best Guard, Best Music, and Best Visuals.
Cross Country Boys - SMAC Champions - Dominic Longobardi Finishes at #1
Girls came in 4th out of 14 teams. Katie Schwaner came in 1st for Chopticon and 3rd overall out of 104 girls and callie modrzejewski came in 12th. The Chopticon girls were followed by their teammates Danielle Baker, Ava Williams, Lala Gagnon, Madison Eberle, Ryan Graves, Kate George, Molly MKkay, Carys Oliver, Allison Esche and Christina Strickland.
Boys came in 1st out of 14 teams. They are 2023 SMAC Champions for cross country. Dominic Longobardi came in 1st overall making him the individual SMAC Champion. He was 1st out of 135 athletes. He was followed by his teammate Weston Carr who came in 2nd place, Nick Watson in 5th place, Mason Allen in 9th place, and Moses Araya in 13th. The boys were then followed by teammates Pietro Poli, James Owens, Konnor Kent, Connor Mozzo, Brendan Nutter, Johnny Schwaner and Cole Tiede.
Field Hockey Advances to Regional Finals
The Varsity Field Hockey defeated Great Mills 14-0 and will advance to the Regional Final game next Tuesday 10/31 at Northern.
Girls Soccer Advances To Regional Finals
On October 28, girls soccer defeated Northern High School, 3-0 and advance to the Regional Final game.
Bravo to Bravehouse Productions - Noises Off
Bravo to the cast and crew for a very successful production of Noise Off.
Boys Soccer
Boys Varsity Soccer ended their regular season on 10/19/23 with an overall record of 8-3-1. They celebrated their 13 seniors that night as well, with a win against Westlake.
Football Game Night
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Volleyball
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Chopticon Alumni
On Friday, 10/20/23, SMCSO welcomed four new Deputies following the final inspection and graduation exercises for the Police Entrance Level Training Program Session 52 including these two Chopticon grads - Shanna Peters and Zach Wolfe.
Chopticon student Danielle Baker sang the National Anthem for the ceremony.
Important School Information and Links
No Food or Other Deliveries for Students
Here is a link to the daily menu.
Help Prevent the Spread of Infection
Students and staff should stay home with ANY signs/symptoms of illness. If fever-reducing medication was required within the past 24 hours to maintain a normal body temperature, you should NOT be in school.
Braves Bucks
Hey Chop Nation! Braves Bucks are rolling out and you might not know how to spend them. Visit the school bank during PRIDE time and use your bucks to purchase any items listed below. Prices are subject to change based on supply and demand, so get down early for the best deals.
Parents - Braves Bucks are something students may earn to reward positive behaviors. Some examples of how a student may earn a Braves Buck is by going to a teacher's classroom during Pride Time for academic assistance or being on time to class during a Blitz. Students may trade in Braves Bucks for items in the "store" located in the School Bank.