March 16, 2018
Looking Ahead--The Weekly Calendar
Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Robotics Team at Oxon Hill High School, 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM Girls Lacrosse Scrimmages Home vs. Watkins Mill High: JV 10:30 AM, Varsity 12:00 PM Indoor Guard Competition at THS, 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 18
Robotics Team at Oxon Hill High School, 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 20
First Day of Spring PTSA Meeting, Media Center, 6:30 PM
Wednesday, March 21
Tennis Home vs. Oakdale High, 4:00 PM Varsity Baseball and Softball at Oakdale High, 4:30 PM Boys Lacrosse Home vs. Boonsboro High: JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM Girls Lacrosse at Boonsboro High: JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM Basketball All Star Games at THS: Girls 6:00 PM, Boys 8:00 PM
Thursday, March 22
World Water Day Unified Track at Middletown High, 3:30 PM
Friday, March 23
Reading Buddies at Tuscarora Elementary, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Tennis at Middletown High, 4:00 PM Varsity Baseball and Softball Home vs. Middletown High, 4:30 PM
Saturday, March 24
FCPS 37th Annual Science and Engineering Fair at THS, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Track and Field at Urbana Relays, 9:00 AM JV Baseball Home vs. Boonsboro High, 11:00 AM
See the FCPS calendar. *Dates and times are subject to change.
Keeping You Informed--School News
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:
Friday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
3/09/2018
03/12/2018
03/13/2018
3/14/2018
3/15/2018
93.22%
90.78%
92.36%
90.32%
92.82%
See FCPS absence procedures.
Commendations, Congratulations, & Kudos
Congratulations to the concert band for receiving straight superior ratings at Adjudication and are moving onto the state level! A Big shout out to the THS Concert Choir. They also received straight superior ratings and will be going to the state festival in May! Best of luck.
Way to go Teresa Stevens. She was recognized as an outstanding teacher in Frederick County through the Criswell of Thurmont’s Heart of Learning. We’re so proud of your accomplishment! Way to go to our Robotics team. They made it to the finals for the first time ever! They also are the winners of the creativity award for their robot! THS would like to extend its congratulations to Alexa Tucker as one of the finalists for the Bettie Award. Her artwork displayed an impressive level of proficiency, creativity, and demonstrated a master of the chosen medium! Congratulations to Rebecca Jacobs for being selected as the Student of the Month for Frederick County Public Schools Career and Technology Center. Rebecca was nominated to receive the award by her Academic of Health Professions Instructor, Karin Kidd, and selected on her merit out of a field of other nominees by the Student Achievement Committee.
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Counseling Office Updates
Counseling Department Week of March 12th Senior Graduation Requirements The Guidance Department is mailing home letters to parents of Seniors who are in danger of not passing required classes. Please review your child’s Interim grades as well as their grades in HAC to be sure they are meeting the expectations for the classes they are taking. If you have concerns, please contact your child’s teachers and encourage your child to take advantage of after school and FLEX tutoring opportunities.
SENIORS planning to attend Frederick Community College Mark Your Calendars!! ALL FCC-Bound Seniors and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend FFC NIGHT on April 24th at 7:00 PM in the THS Auditorium. Admissions and Financial Aid counselors from FCC will be presenting very valuable information regarding your Freshman year of college at FCC.
2018 Aviation Education Expo Leesburg Executive Airport - Friday, October 26th, 2018.
Each school invited may select 20 students to attend this day - full of opportunity, inspiration, and access to one of the most exciting industries in America.
Please see Mrs. Goto in guidance if you would like to attend.
Rotary ScholarshipThe Rotary Club of Carroll Creek is offering a $3,000, added to the $5,000 at the District level, gives a Frederick County student the opportunity to walk away with $8,000. Please see Naviance or guidance for the application. Deadline is March 10, 2018.
Serving students with last names: A-C Danielle Moore D-I Jessica Mills J-N Carla Goto O-Sv Kay Wilson Sw-Z Elizabeth Forbes
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Senior Class News
Listed below are important dates and information for seniors. Visit the THS Senior Page for up-to-date Senior Information - http://tuscaroraseniors.wixsite.com/ths-seniors-2018
April 4, 2018
New Date Senior Parent Meeting Held in the Auditorium at 7:00 pm
April 6, 2018
Senior Shirt Sales Extended Order your SENIOR SHIRT NOW! Click below to see the designs and order your shirt! Each shirt costs $20. Order online then drop off payment the front office by Friday, April 6th. http://tuscaroraseniors.wixsite.com/ths-seniors-2018/senior-shirts-1
April 16-20, 2018
Junior/Senior Prom – Old Hollywood Prom Tickets on sale during all lunch shifts. $55 – All THS Students $60 – All Non-THS Guests Dance contracts are available outside A120 or on the Senior Webpage. You must be a junior or senior to purchase tickets.
April 23-25, 2018
Prom Tickets on sale during all lunch shifts. Prices will be increased to $65 for everyone.
April 27, 2018
Prom Day Location: Null Building located at the Frederick Fairgrounds Time: 7:30 – 10:30 pm Tickets must be purchased in advanced and are non-transferable
Safe & Sane
Only 2 1/2 months until Graduation! Which also means only 2 1/2 months until Safe and Sane! Let's make this the BEST ATTENDENCE EVER for any graduation class! Get your registrations in before the cost goes up! Currently the price is $70, until April 30th. After that, the price goes up to $80. Get your forms in now. Forms can be found in the front office, around the school near posters, and on our page: Safe N Sane | Tuscarora High School Fill it out and either mail it to the school, or drop it off at the front office. Every Friday is Dollar Donut Day! We've added chocolate donuts now! Still only $1/donut every Friday morning before school on Main Street.
4 WEEKS AWAY......... It's BINGO time! Our Annual Bingo ill be held on April 15th. 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 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bingo-tickets-39914286706?aff=es2
Upcoming Restaurant Fundraiser Nights: 3/19 and 3/26: UNO's. Mention THS Safe and Sane for us to get a percentage. 4/30: Café Rio. Mention THS Safe and Sane for us to get a percentage.
Tired of buying cookies, pretzels, and wrapping paper? Well here's your chance to help Safe and Sane and buy something you'll love--JEWELRY!! To see the entire collection SHOP online: here!
Share this link with others so they can purchase too. This shopping will be open until March 30th with 10% of the total sales being donated to Safe and Sane. Also available is our THS Custom Snap, which must be ordered directly through Melissa Winpigler. All orders are DIRECT SHIP only! Visa and MasterCard accepted. Any questions, contact Melissa Winpigler at 301-748-1679 or at snapyourwaymwinpigler@gmail.com.
Social Media: Facebook: THS2018SafeandSane Twitter: @THS_SNS_2018 Instagram: THS_SafenSane_Classof2018
If you have any questions, feel free to email either Ktgrubb@comcast.net or bethfoundas@yahoo.com
PTSA and Booster Organizations
Parents & Guardians: The THS PTSA is pleased to announce that Kevin Graditor, LCSW-C, will join us to talk about teen mental health on Tuesday, March 27th, at 7pm. Mr. Graditor has extensive experience working with FCPS faculty on mental health issues. We’ve asked him to share his insights and expertise about teen mental health issues such as Generalized Anxiety, Depression and how to promote good mental health. We will be meeting in the Tuscarora High School Auditorium.
Not a member yet? Find out how to Join the PTSA
See names of PTSA Board and Committee Chairs and more
Media Center Updates
AXIS 360 http://fcpshs.axis360.baker-taylor.com/
AXIS 360 is the platform that FCPS uses to store our e-books and audiobooks. Students can access these digital copies by going to the website on a computer or Chromebook or by downloading the AXIS 360 app on almost any hand-held device such as a table or phone.
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Login Information Username: In the Library ID box, please type your student ID number. Password: In the PIN box, please type the last four digits of your student ID number.
AP Study Guides Stop by the Media Center to check out some materials to help with studying for your upcoming AP Exams.
Media Specialist: Carrie Palmer
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