December 8, 2017
From Mr. Berry's Desk
The Administration and Staff of Tuscarora High School congratulates these THS students who were inducted into the National Honor Society at the ceremony on December 7, 2017.
ACT Exam at THS, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wrestling Home vs. Atholton High, 10:00 AM Girls/Boys Indoor Track at Terry Baker Invitational at Hagerstown Community College, 1:40 PM
Swimming & Diving vs. TJ High at Middletown High Pool, 6:00 PM
Hanukkah (Begins at Sunset) Boys Basketball at Urbana High: JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM Girls Basketball home vs. Urbana High: JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM
Boys Basketball at Winters Mill High: JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM Wrestling home vs. North Hagerstown High, 6:00 PM JV Indoor Track Meet at Hagerstown Community College, 6:00 PM
THS Horticulture Holiday Craft Show and Petting Zoo, Greenhouse Area, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Interim Date 2-Hour Early Dismissal For Students: Teacher Work Session Wrestling at Boonsboro High Tournament, 4:30 PM Boys Basketball home vs. South Hagerstown High: JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM Girls Basketball at South Hagerstown High: JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM
Wrestling at Boonsboro High Tournament, 9:30 AM Indoor Track at Dickinson College High School Invitational, 9:30 AM
*Dates and times are subject to change.
Keeping You Informed - School News
ACT Testing
The ACT scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, December 9, at Tuscarora High School will go on as scheduled UNLESS the Snow Emergency Plan is in effect for Frederick County. If the Snow Emergency Plan is in effect, the ACT will be postponed. Families and students can check the status of the Snow Emergency Plan via local radio stations and online: http://www.chart.state.md.us/StormInfo/snow_emergency_plans.asp
In the event that the test is postponed, ACT will contact students regarding a make-up date. For additional information, please contact ACT Test Supervisor: Anthony.Driebelbies@fcps.org
Attendance
Daily attendance is one of the single most important factors in a high school student’s success. 96% or better attendance each day is the goal for Tuscarora High School. Please help students meet the goal every day! Talk with your student about the importance of attending school as well as the importance of being engaged in every class Here is our attendance data for this week:
School Counseling
Attention Spring FCC Students
Please log on to your FCC account to view and pay for spring tuition. Tuition must be paid by the first day of class or you will be withdrawn from the program.
Directions on how to access your account Any questions or difficulty, please contact Assistant Principal Lisa Smith or School Counselor Danielle Moore.
Current Dual Enrollment Students
All students taking an FCC course this fall semester must attend FLEX on Monday, December 11, 2017 in the auditorium. FCC will be here to present important information to all Dual Enrollment Students.
9th and 10th Graders Interested in Biomedical Science
Applications for the 2018-2019 school year are now available! Please click on the link below or go to the THS homepage if you are a 9th or 10th grader interested in applying to the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science Program at THS. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please sign up to shadow our current classes during the school day.
Application: https://goo.gl/5P7X3I
Shadow: https://goo.gl/forms/x799gBct4LJg7JYu1
Teacher Recommendation Form: https://goo.gl/gSXYT3
CTC Shadowing
It is that time of year again!! Time for the CTC shadowing and application to begin! We have some new and exciting things happening this year here are a few important notes: Sign up for Shadowing will begin October 9th, Shadowing will begin on November 1st.
The process to SHADOW at CTC has changed this year if you are interested in shadowing you must do the following:
Pick up a SHADOWING PERMISSION SLIP form at the THS Guidance Office
Some programs take longer than others to be assigned to shadow due to the amount of students interested in the program.
There is chance it may take up to a few weeks to receive a date and time of shadowing.
Scholarships, Internships and Job Opportunities
Miss Frederick Scholarship
Young women aged 13-24 who go to school on a full-time basis in Frederick County, MD are eligible to participate in this competition for scholarship awards. Email MissFrederickMD@gmail.com with intent to compete.
Hood College Chair of Board Scholarship
This highly prestigious scholarship will provide four full-tuition awards to academically superior seniors. No separate application is required. Simply apply for admission to Hood College at www.hood.edu/apply by January 15, 2018
FCC's Bernard A. Adams Open Campus Scholarship
Each award will cover tuition and fees for one course. The award may be renewed based upon successful academic performance. Deadline is Friday, December 1, 2017 for Spring consideration or July 1 for the following Fall semester. See guidance or Naviance for the application.
The Routzahn Family Business Scholarship
The Routzahn Family Business Scholarship provides $1,000 scholarships ($250/semester) to one student from each Frederick County High School who will be attending Frederick Community College (FCC). Student must enroll full-time (12+ credits) and declare a major in Business Administration or Accounting. Student must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA for the scholarship to renew each semester. Deadline is May 1, 2018. Please see Naviance or guidance for the application.
Maryland JCI Scholarship
Seniors are eligible for a $500 scholarship which could lead to a $1,000 scholarship. The deadline is Monday, January 1, 2018. Please see Naviance for the application.
USAMRIID Internship
Science Internships at United States Army Medical Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) at Ft. Detrick for current juniors -- Applications for the science internship at USAMRIID will be available November 1. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be 17 years old by Saturday, September 1, 2018. Application deadline is Thursday, January 12, 2018. See Mrs. Mummert for more information and the application.
Werner H. Kirsten Internship
Applications for the NCI at Frederick, Werner H. Kirsten Student Intern Program for next school year open on Wednesday, November 1!! These are scientific/research support internships on base at Ft. Detrick. Access the application at https://ncifrederick.cancer.gov/careers/student_programs/internships/sip/
Deadline for application is Monday, January 1, 2018. See Mrs. Mummert for more information.
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Several positions are still available for seniors to participate in a youth apprenticeship:
To find out more:
http://www.fcps.org/academics/Apprentice-Program The Maryland General Assembly seeks six Frederick County high school seniors to serve as five pages and one alternate page during the coming legislative session. For additional information, please see the full news release: http://?http://www.fcps.org/about/news/1618683/general-assembly-seeks-student-involvement
Frederick Parks and Recreation
Frederick County Parks and Rec. is looking for students to help coach gymnastics and cheerleading at local rec. centers this winter. Must enjoy working with children and be able to teach beginner and intermediate tumbling skills. See Mrs. Mummert at THS for more information.
Senior Class News
Graduation Gown Ordering Information
In order for the company to custom make the graduation gowns, we need information from each senior. Go to the following form to complete the information. This MUST be done by each senior. https://goo.gl/forms/MN2IqRsd5hibdURB3
Herff Jones distributed graduation ordering information today at senior meeting. Orders may be placed in the following ways:
If you order during lunch or at the grad fair, many products are available for pick up at the time of the order
PTSA
Website
The THS PTSA is pleased to announce that we now have a web site. Thank you to Mary Atwell for all of your hard work with developing the site. We encourage everyone to visit https://tuscarorahsptsa.org/ for information regarding meetings and upcoming events. Please keep in mind it is a work in progress so keep checking back for updates.
PTSA Application On the web site you will find a link to download an application for the PTSA. Applications can be turned in to the front office in a envelope marked PTSA Membership. Remember Seniors, you must be a member of the PTSA by December 22nd to be eligible to apply for the scholarship in the spring and staff members must be a member of the PTSA to apply for the Staff Grant that has a deadline of December 4th.
Safe And Sane
Doughnut Sales
Don't forget your dollar this Friday! Every Friday is Dollar Donut Day on Main Street from 6:55 - 7:25 am. All proceeds go directly to Safe and Sane.
Starvin Marvin Fundraiser
Safe and Sane will be hosting a fundraiser at Starvin Marvin, 6492 Crestwood Blvd on Monday, December 11th, from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm. You must mention Tuscarora High School Safe and Sane receive credit. Delivery is not included in the fundraiser.
Event Registration Now Open!
CLICK HEREfor the registration form or pick one up in the front office or around the school next to posters. Mail completed form and check or drop off in the front office ASAP for the discounted rate of $60, by Jan 31, 2018. Prices go up after that. Your payment includes your entire night at Adventure Park, all food, fun, buses to and from the school and Adventure Park, plus the prizes you may win when you attend!
Students with paid registration by December 12th will be entered in a prize drawing! Two winners will receive a Chipotle gift card good for two burritos, bowls or tacos including chips & guac plus fountain drinks! REGISTER NOW!
Mr. Titan
We are bringing back Mr. Titan! Not only, Mr. Titan, but Miss Titan too! BUT, we are also adding a Lip Sync Battle! We will have 6 Men competiting for Mr. Titan, 6 Women for Miss Titan, and 12 Lip Sync groups. All in the same night! Can't sing? Who cares! You are Lip Syncing! You can be in a group or an individual. It's all in good fun! How do you win? The audience votes! Posters will soon be up for signups. First come, first serve! Come to the audition with music on January 11, 2018 from 2:30-6:30 in the chorus room. Why audition? It's really just to make sure your music/dance is appropriate. Our rehearsal will be February 8th, and our actual show is set for February 22nd. Start talking to your friends.
Bingo
We have a Bingo planned! January 28, 2018. All proceeds help Safe and Sane. It will be held at the Lewistown Fire Hall. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door. We will have cash prizes and themed gift baskets. Doors open at 12:00 noon. Games start at 2:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at BINGO!
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