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TIME IS RUNNING OUT
Parents: How Are We Doing?
Please help us do our best for your child (and others):
Answer the quick, online* Family and Community Involvement questions today!
- Go to www.fcps.org today or use this direct URL:
- Answer the questions, click “submit,” and you’re done!
Two years ago, 5,000+ parents took the survey. So far this year, 2,000 have helped. We can do better! Please remember the May 19 deadline, and help our school today.
*We have paper versions in English and Spanish for parents without Internet access.
THANK YOU to everyone who takes the survey.
Date Change for the Academic Awards Celebration
The Academic Awards Celebration will now be held on Tuesday, June 8 at 7 PM in the UHS auditorium. For more information, please see the announcement posted HERE.
Fly Fishing Camp
The youth fly fishing camp given by the Mid-Atlantic Council-Federation of Fly Fishers (MACFFF) will be held on Sunday, June 6th at Catoctin Fish and Game in Myersville Md. This is an all day event starting at 9:00 AM for youngsters ages 10 through 15. Information and an application form are available on the MAC web site: http://macfff.org/camp2010.htm. The cost is $25 for the day including lunch. Parents are encouraged to participate with their son/daughter.
Summer Enrichment Opportunites
Looking to challenge you child educationally this summer? Check out the Summer Enrichment activities that are available HERE. Both Johns Hopkins and Frederick Community College offer great programs.
Also, Urbana teachers James Hines and Dave Adamiak will be running a two week program (July 19-30), known as "Extreme Journey Through Hallowed Ground". Students will be challenged both academically and physically, traveling all over Maryland and parts of Virginia. Activities include hiking, biking and canoeing. We have room for 12 more students. All incoming 6th-outgoing 8th graders are eligible to attend. More info HERE.
Summer Reading Websites and FCPL/FCPS Summer Reading List
FCPS has put together a collection of great summer reading websites. That list is available HERE. Also, FCPS and the Frederick Countly Public Library have released their joint annual Summer Reading Lists. The middle school is available HERE.
Summer Art Classes
Summer art classes are are being offered to middle and high school students at Urbana High School. Go to the following website for details:
http://uhs.sites.fcps.org/debwinkles
HSA Algebra Test – May 25, 2010 (Middle school)
All middle school students currently enrolled in Algebra will take the HSA on May 25, 2010.
Internet Safety Presentation
We have been invited by the Windsor Knolls Middle School PTA to a presentation on Internet Safety. Please consider joining them for this important event.
June 8th (Tuesday) at 7:30 PM at Windsor Knolls Middle School there will be a Guest Speaker - TFC Douglas Reiner from the Maryland State Police’s Computer Crimes Division who will speak on the subject of “Internet Safety.” He will present useful information and answer questions on such topics as Cyber bullying, Sexting, Face Book hazards, what parents can do, what tweens should be aware of, etc. This is open to students, parents, and teachers. PIZZA will be provided!
Come, help at the carnival June 9th and have fun!!!
Many thanks to all the parents that are already working for this event and the ones that already signed to be helpers!!!
We need more parents to help with the set-up, during the event and the clean-up. If you have an hour available, please consider joining us!!! You will not regret sharing this fun time!!! If you are interested in giving a hand please, send an email to Ines Serra: serra1020@yahoo.com
Poster Contest Winners
The Historical Society of Frederick County has announced the winners of their second annual poster contest. The Richard Markey Memorial Poster Contest provides middle school students throughout Frederick County an opportunity to explore a topic in local history and depict it graphically on a poster. The contest honors the artistic talents, civic responsibility and generosity of local graphic artist, Richard Markey. This year's theme was Innovation in Frederick County. Last year Urbana Middle School students swept all four top honors. Competition was very stiff this year with over 150 posters judged. Joey Mejia won first place and $200 for his research and drawing of the Catoctin Furnace. He was looking for an innovation that had made the greatest impact on the lives of Frederick County residents, and he felt that the long history and production of the iron works at Catoctin made it the most significant innovation. Winning honorable mention Samantha Hillmuth chose the topic of the Loats Orphanage as a way of providing an education to young girls who had no family to support them. Morgan McGrady also won honorable mention with her poster of the Skyline of Frederick. Her thesis was that the Clustered Spires of Frederick made the city unique and attracted tourists who spent money in our town and improved the economy. The awards ceremony was held on May 13 at the Delaplane Arts Center and the winning posters were on display. All students who entered the contest will receive a letter of thanks for their efforts.
Meet the Coaches Night at UHS
Tuesday, June 1st 7:00 PM - Main Gymnasium
This is a chance for incoming 9th grade parents and students to meet the Urbana High School coaching staff for the fall, winter, and spring seasons for the 2010-2011 school year.
In addition, important paperwork and summer camp information will be available.
Every person who signs up to become an Athletic Boosters Member on Tuesday, June 1st will receive one (1) FREE “URBANA ATHLETICS” T-SHIRT!
For more details, please visit our official school website:
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