November 12, 2021
Message From The Principal's Desk
Dear Titan Families,
Yesterday we recognized Veterans Day with an announcement and special video presentation recognizing US military veterans within the THS community. I stressed to our students that service to one's country is a high calling, and encouraged them to thank those in their lives who have been a member of the military community. Please take a moment to watch the video that Media Specialist Carrie Palmer prepared for our entire community to view. Veteran's Day Video
Today also marked the end of our Kindness Week at THS. In these difficult times, it was great to see our students participate in the spirit dress days and simply recognize the importance of taking a little bit of extra time and compassion with each other. Thank you to the Student Government Association, National Honor Society, the Spirit Club and all those who made this week possible.
With Titan Pride,
Christopher Berry
Principal
Looking Ahead - The Weekly Calendar
Here is the updated Weekly Calendar for Tuscarora High School and FCPS.*
Date
Time
Event
Friday,
November 12th
7:00 pm
All School Fall School Play
Saturday,
November 13th
10:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
Girls Cross Country State Meet at Hereford High
Boys Cross Country State Meet at Hereford High
Boys Soccer vs. Milton Wright at Linganore - 3A State Semifinals
Sunday,
November 14th
Monday,
November 15th
Tuesday,
November 16th
6:30 pm
PTSA Monthly Meeting - Media Center
Wednesday, November 17th
10:20 am
10:30 am - 10 pm
Senior Meeting in the Auditorium
FBLA Mod Pizza Fundraiser
THS Instrumental Booster Meeting - Band Room
Thursday, November 18th
6:00 pm
Computer Science HonorSociety Induction - Auditorium
Academyof Fine Arts Open House at Gov. Thomas Johnson
THS PLTW Biomedical and Engineering Open House
November 19th
1:00 pm
Washington College in the Student Services Conference Room
November 20th
3:00 pm
Football Banquet - Cafeteria
*Dates and times are subject to change.
See FCPS Calendar
Student Attendance Notes
If your child will be unable to attend school due to illness, doctor's appointments, or for any other reason, please communicate with THS via email: THS.Attendance@fcps.org
Keeping You Informed - School News
Titan Tutoring
Mondays & Wednesday have virtual options from 3:30pm - 6:30pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays have in person tutoring opportunities. As of now, there will be no bus transportation available. See the schedule here, with links the to google meet. (The codes are listed below.)
All School Fall Play
Flyer
Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science and Engineering Open House
7:00 - 8:00 pm
FFA Fundraiser
The Tuscarora FFA will be selling Cookie Dough, Puffins (similiar to butter Braids), ButterHearts, and Shultz Deli Subs and Pretzel Sandwiches. Orders are due by Friday, November 19th, and pick up will be Tuesday, December 7th from 2:30 - 4:30 pm.
FBLA
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Please join FBLA in wearing Purple on Wednesday, Nov. 17th for World Prematurity Day. Also, make sure to come out and support FBLA at MOD that day, all proceeds will go to help premature babies.
STEAM Day at Frederick High School
The Frederick High School Cadet Robotics # 7886 would like to invite you to participate in their first STEAM day at FHS on November 13, 2021 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Also attending will be the Tuscarora High School CyberTitans #3793 and Catoctin High School Bovine Intervention #686. The teams will be demonstrating their robots from previous year’s competitions. A robot-themed Escape Room is planned and the movie Big Hero 6 will be shown. Admittance is free and refreshments will be available.
Thankful Thursday
Thank you to all who donated to our Titan Pantry, our carts and hearts were full!
Frederick Foodbank Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution
eGaming is Coming to THS
Wreaths Across America
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Titan Free Store
The Titan Free Store will be open on Mondays and Fridays during Flex. Make sure to visit the Free Store for school supplies, personal hygiene needs, or other support -- all FREE!
Schoology Parent Group
Calling all THS Parents!! Join the Schoology group for Parents: Tuscarora High School Parents 2021-2022. In this group you will have access to important information related to THS and have the ability to ask questions!
How to Join: Click Groups (top menu in blue on Schoology) - Click My Groups (right side) - Click Join a Group (right side) - enter access code. The access code to join the group is GNZS-X4HQ-CRN3T.
Please reach out to judith.jorgensen@fcps.org with any questions.
Congratulations, Commendations & Kudos
Marching Titans
This past Saturday the Marching Titans participated in the first Maryland Marching Band Association Regional Competition at Severna Park High School. In the preliminary competition where the band competed in the open small division they received first place honors with a score of 93.45 as well as awards for best music, best visual, best effect, best percussion and best guard.
This qualified them for the finals competition in the evening where they came away with second place finish and a score of 94.65 which broke their highest competitive season record in school history. If you see a Marching Titan please congratulate them on these tremendous accomplishments and a great season.
Please ejnoy a video from their finals performance from Saturday night.
Congratulations to our Students of the Week
Week #8
Titan Outstanding Scholar: Raul Velasco. Nominated by Ms. Creter.
Raul is a pleasure to have in class. He participates in class discussions and completes assignments and is always kind and helpful.
Titan Outstanding Character: Armelle Bandeke. Nominated by Ms. Creter.
Armelle has been a positive role model in our FLEX group. She is a pleasure to have in class.
Week #9
Titan Outstanding Scholar: Brendan Lane. Nominated by Ms. Reed.
Brendan is an excellent student in every sense of the word. He is attentive, inquisitive, hard working, and caring. He pushes himself to be the best and succeeds.
Titan Outstanding Character: Tito Bonilla. Nominated by Ms. Haldeman.
Tito set high goals for himself first term, which he achieved. He's a dedicated and committed young man.
THS PLTW BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, November 18, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Biomedical Science- Rooms B127& B128 Engineering- Room A143
Current 9th & 10th graders are eligible to apply.
Questions? Biomed - Ms. Crowell patricia.crowell@fcps.org
Engineering - Mr. Miles aaron.miles@fcps.org
Do you have an interest in learning about Military Academies?
If so, come hear former THS student and current U.S. Naval Academy student, Natalie Markoff, give information about this prestigious program.
It will be during FLEX on Monday, November 22, 2021.
Please sign up using this Google Form.
Save the Date
10th Grade Parents are invited to an Informational presentation hosted by THS School Counselors on Tuesday, November 30th at 6:30 pm. This presentation will be done via Google Meet.
Learn about programs available to students, Dual Enrollment, and beginning the college application process.
CTC Shadow Days are Continuing!!!
If you are interested in applying to one of the more than 24 programs at the Career and Technology Center, you still have time!
* Shadowing a CTC program is the first step in the application process and is open to students in grades 9-11.
* Students may shadow and apply to up to two programs.
Interested students can request a shadow from the CTC website www.careertech.net.
Log In: FCPS Student User ID (do not add @my.fcps.org) & Password.
Shadowing will be open November 2, 2021 - February 24, 2022.
Application deadline: March 4, 2022.
For additional information about the Career & Technology Center visit www.careertech.net.
Academy of Fine Arts
The Academy for the Fine Arts will host an open house on Thursday, November 18th from 6:30 - 8:00pm at Governor Thomas Johnson High School.
The event will begin at 6:30 with a presentation in the auditorium, and then parents and students can visit AFA classrooms and instructors to ask questions about the program and see the instructional spaces and studios from 7:00- 8:00pm. This is a great time to see the spaces up close, learn about the scope of the program, and get some tips for the audition process.
To register, please use this link.
The Academy for the Fine Arts is a college and career pathway program for FCPS students in grades 10-12 which offers focus areas in art, dance music, theatre, and musical theatre.
For more information about the AFA, please visit: www.fcpsartsacademy.org.
9th and 10th Grade Students
FCC invites you to register for one of the following virtual Early College Information Nights to learn about the FCPS-FCC Early College program:
- Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - Wednesday, November 17, 2021
- Thursday, February 17, 2022 7:00 - 8:00 pm
The FCC Early College program is a way to earn an associate degree and high school diploma simultaneously by attending FCC full-time during your junior and senior years. The program was created to increase participation and completion for students from populations historically underrepresented in higher education and is open to all FCPS high school students.
FCPS students apply to Early College as sophomores.
Members of the Dual Enrollment Team will go through the details of the Early College program and acceptance process, and they will answer questions from interested students and families.
Please register here to attend: www.tinyurl.com/EarlyCollegeInformationNight . After you register for a session, you will receive the link to the Google Meet session in your registration confirmation email.
Visit www.tinyurl.com/FCCDualEnrollment to register for a Dual Enrollment Virtual Open House to learn about all DE opportunities. Contact the DE Office at DualEnrollment@frederick.edu, 301-624-2893, or http://DualEnrollment@frederick.edu.
Interested in taking the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Exam? The exam will be given on Friday, November 19th (this is a new date!) at Frederick High School. Use this link to register.
FAFSA Finish Events
Register below to participate in a Frederick County FAFSA Finish event. Financial aid experts will be available to help answer your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) questions during these workshop-style events.
These appointments are also available to assist families in completing the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA). The MSFAA allows qualified children of undocumented immigrants, who qualify for in-state tuition under §15–106.8 of the MD Education Article, to apply and be considered for certain types of State need-based financial aid.
FAFSA and MSFAA applications must be completed by March 1, 2022 for a student to be considered for state-based financial aid.
These events will be taking place inside at Frederick County Public School (FCPS) locations. At this time, all students and adults entering an FCPS school building are required to wear a face covering. For more information, event locations, and registration information, use the following link: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=imU6Uv
9th Grade Conferences
Counselors are now in the process of scheduling Freshman Conferences. Parents are more than welcome to join their child for these conferences. Below is a calendar of available conference times with each conference lasting approximately 20 minutes.
Please sign up for one slot per student using the student name. If you need an interpreter for the meeting, please email your counselor.
Ms. Moore (Last Names A-C): https://calendly.com/ths-danielle-moore/freshman-conferences
Mr. Gill (Last Names D-Ja): https://calendly.com/william-gill-1/freshman-confrence
Ms. Goto (Last Names Jb-M): https://calendly.com/carla-goto/freshman-conference
Ms. Cooper (Last Names N-Se): https://calendly.com/diane-cooper/9th-grade-conference Mr. Harrison (Last Names Sf-Z): https://calendly.com/joshua-harrison-2/freshman-conference
Carson Scholars Fund
Every year, the Carson Scholars Fund selects students to receive a $1,000 college scholarship, along with an Olympic-sized medal to celebrate their accomplishments.
Only one student from each school is able to be nominated.
Carson Scholars must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and display humanitarian qualities through community service.
If you would like to be considered, please return the application to Mrs. Goto in Student Services by Monday, December 6, 2021. You will find the application in Naviance, under “Colleges” and then “Scholarships" or on the Schoology Counseling group page.
College Visits
November 19th - December 1st
College Name
Washington College
Friday, November 19th
Salisbury University
Monday, November 22nd
Johnson & Wales University
Wednesday, December 1st
All conferences take place in the Student Services Conference Room.
Counselor Breakdown by Student Last Name A-C Danielle Moore D-Ja William Gill Jb-M Carla Goto N-Se Diane Cooper Sf-Z, Learning for Life Joshua Harrison
English Learner Students Amy Pearre
Internships, Scholarships, Service & Job Opps
Job Opportunities
Ways to Pay for College
Join the Maryland State Department of Education and Mario Armstrong as he guides you through the twists and turns of finding money for college, and meet Maryland students as they share their own financial aid success stories. This hour special contains interviews
with college financial aid advisors and experts that can answer viewer questions. Here is the link to access the program: https://youtu.be/LB-BW3Zwk_c?t=
Titan Athletics
THS Athletics has had an AMAZING fall season.
2 Conference Championships, a District Championship, 2 Regional Championships, and now comes States! Our Amazing Unified Tennis team WON the Maryland State Championship on Tuesday, Nov 9th at the Junior Tennis Center in College Park! Congrats to the members of this incredible team! Ryan Johnson represented THS Golf at the State Tournament last week, and we look for more great things from this young team! Our Field Hockey team hosted a state quarterfinal this past week against perennial power, Westminster and we are so proud of how far this team went! But we still have more! This Saturday at 10:00 and 10:30 am, our Cross Country teams both head to Hereford HS for the State Meet! And our undefeated Boys Soccer team takes on C. Milton Wright in the State Semifinal Saturday as well at 12 noon at Linganore. Get Tickets (online ONLY) for the soccer game at https://gofan.co/app/events/406793?schoolId=MPSSAA.
Winter Sports Begins on Monday!!!! Get registered and turn in your physical NOW. Tryouts are Monday November 15th. You must register BEFORE tryouts. All physicals (the full packet) need to be turned in to the head coach before you can try out! Sports Physicals must be dated 4/1/2021 or AFTER and should be turned in to the head coach. Physicals and registration can be found at www.tuscarorahighschool.rschoolteams.com or at www.fcps.org/athletics. Don’t delay!
BOE requires vaccinations for ALL interscholastic extra-curricular activities.
As a reminder, the Board of Education recently passed a regulation that all winter student-athletes will need to be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing to participate – the deadline for this is going to be December 6th . Fully vaccinated means 14 days AFTER your final shot. We will be collecting vaccination status after team selections are complete. Testing will occur in the school weekly, however if you miss it, you can get a PCR test on your own and provide the AD with the results. More info to come from FCPS and your coaches. Please have conversations with your family and student-athlete now about how to best take care of this so it does not affect their eligibility to participate. Thank you.
Skip the Line!!!
Single Game Tickets, Season Passes, Family and Individual Passes, Discount Punch Passes can now be purchased for all home events ONLINE. Go to https://spicket.events/tuscarorahs or download the free Ticket Spicket app on your mobile device to buy! Make sure to take advantage of this opportunity!
Athletic Boosters - Our Titans Need your Help and Support!
Registration for the Titans on the Run 5K, a joint fundraiser with the Instrumental Boosters, is open. Come out and support both groups!
COME JOIN US! We are “re-booting” and need your help and support. Concessions will be back on this year, but every game will need volunteers. We are looking for a few good parents.
BOOSTER MEETING! Monday, December 6th, 6:30 pm Media Center or virtually at: (meet.google.com/bmk-yrpq-pqo]meet.google.com/bmk-yrpq-pqo)
Contact either Tracy.hilliard@fcps.org or Howard.putterman@fcps.org. What are you doing to help create the absolute best experience for all our student-athletes?This coming year is vital for the Boosters as we try to grow and support our athletic program. The loss of ticket gates for 4 straight seasons now means the loss of all athletic funding. Come help us determine how we can/will be able to support ALL athletic teams moving forward. BE A PART OF THE 2021-22 THS ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB! EVERY TEAM NEEDS A VOICE/PARENT at meetings!
Senior Class of 2021
THS Senior Page: Seniors 2022
Twitter Account: tuscarorahs22
Instragram: thssenior22
Email: ths2022@yahoo.com
Senior Class Advisors: Judith Jorgensen, Carrie Palmer, & Aaron Miles
Senior Shirt Order
Seniors shirts can now be ordered until Wednesday, December 1st. The cost is $20. All orders must be places online.
http://www.imagemarket.com/TuscaroraHighSchoolSeniorShirts
Holiday Crafts and Movie Night
Senior Class Meeting
During FLEX, seniors will be called in two groups to the auditorium.
The Herff Jones representative will be at THS to discuss graduation gown ordering.
Graduation Gown Information
Tuscarora High School gowns are custom made each year, because of this we need information early from students to begin the process. Please complete this gown form ASAP.
Graduation Gown Form
News From the Titan Media Center
Click on the image above to access all the links.
November Reading Challenge
Reading Challenge Website
Media Center Hours and Contact
Media Center Website: https://education.fcps.org/ths/mediacenter
Media Center Twitter: @mediacenterTHS
Daily Announcements
Daily recorded Tuscarora High School student announcements can be found on the homepage of the THS website.
Visit Our Online Resources
PTSA and Titan Booster Organization
PTSA News
PTSA Membership
The PTSA has launched a new website. If you are looking for board members or meeting dates, the PTSA website has that information. Not a member of the PTSA yet? Find out all about membership and joining the PTSA, as well purchasing a membership and making donations. Memberships and donations fund grants, scholarships, staff appreciation, and PTSA programs.
Get connected - Follow us on:
Twitter: @tuscarorahsptsa
Instagram: @tuscarorahsptsa
Facebook: @THSptsa14
Email: TuscaroraHighPTSA@gmail.com
COVID Resources
Frederick County Health Department
https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=271
Maryland Department of Health: https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/
Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Frederick County Health Department Program Guide: https://md-frederickcountyhealth.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/1310/FCHD-Brochure-May-2017?bidld
Community Health Services: 301-600-1733
Healthcare Connection and Preparedness: 301-600-8888
School Health Services: 301-600-3312
Women, Infants and Children (WIC): 301-600-2507
Frederick Health Hospital: 240-566-3300
Mental Health / SEL Resources Virtual Walk-in Behavioral Health Services (crisis support).
https://fcmha.org/coronavirus
Phone 211 or 301-663-0011
Location: 226 South Jefferson Street, Frederick, MD 21701
For Telephone Support: Call 211 or 301-662-2255,
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week www.fcmha.org
FCPS Coordinator of Mental Health Services- 301-600-5306
Anxiety: https://adaa.org/
Depression: https://www.samhsa.gov/
Cyberbullying: www.fcps.org/academics/stop-bullying
Substance Use Concerns: https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/131/Behavioral-Health-Services
Office Phone: 301-600-1755
Community Food Resources
Brunswick Food Bank: Drive through service at the American Legion, 18 South Maple Ave., Brunswick, MD 21716
Drive through only. Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Contact 301-834-9718
Frederick Community Action Agency: George L. Shields Foodbank, 14 E. All Saints St., Frederick, MD 21710
Food Bank: Mon, Tu, Thu, Fri, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Soup Kitchen: Daily 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
Carry-out only. Contact 301-600-1506
Frederick Rescue Mission: 419 South St. Frederick, MD 21701
Meals to Go:
Breakfast Mondays - Sundays 7:00 - 8:00 AM;
Lunch Mondays - Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30 PM and Sundays 1:00 - 2:00 PM.
Food Distribution Pantry Center Tu and Wed, 1:30 - 3:30 PM; Thu 2:00 - 6:00 PM Food Pantry Closed Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Contact 301-695-6633
Jefferson Food Bank: 3866 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, MD 21755 First and third Saturdays of each month, 10:00 - 11:30 AM. Contact 301-371-5721
Helpful Links
School Cash Online
Menus & Meals
Grades Online
FCPS Website
THS Past Newsletters
Contact us
Chistopher Berry - Principal
Andrew McWilliams - Asst Principal
Robert Nulter - Asst Principal
Jodi Ratti - Asst Principal
Tanisha Smith - Asst Principal
5312 Ballenger Creek Pike Frederick, MD 21703
240-236-6400 - Phone
240-236-6401 - Facsimile