October 5, 2018
From the Desk of the Principal
Today is an exciting day at Tuscarora and a buzz is definitely in the air. Spirit Week and Homecoming Activities are an excellent opportunity for students to show their Titan Pride, yell and cheer loudly at a Pep Rally and a homecoming game, and simply enjoy being in high school. We’ve had excellent participation in our dress up days, and we expect a great turn out at the Parade/Fangate and Homecoming Game tonight. This is a family friendly event. Bring your younger children to the parade on Ballenger Creek at 5:00PM, the Fangate afterward in the bus parking lot and the Varsity Football Game vs. South Hagerstown (it will be a good one!) at 7:00PM. It’s a proud week to be a Titan! Turning the calendar to October also means that we’re approaching the midpoint of the first term; it’s important to remember that students sometimes get “stuck”. Their grade is not where they want it to be and they’re not sure what to do next to make a difference. As parents, the first and most important step you take is to check your child’s HAC account, to touch base about grades. Encouraging them to be their own best advocate and speaking with their teacher about what they can do proactively and making a plan is the next step. Finally, this is where the beauty of the daily schedule at Tuscarora comes in. All students have a 35 minute period each day from 10:25 to 11:00 called FLEX, where they can meet with a teacher of their choosing, get extra help, make up assignments or simply work on whatever needs to be done to improve their grades. FLEX works when students use it to their full advantage. Help your student make a plan for FLEX and ask them how they are using this time. By the same token, another important support for Tuscarora students is Extended Learning Time (ELO), Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:15 to 4:00. Teachers in several content areas are here to work with students 1 on 1, tutoring, assisting and helping them in specific classes, or in general with their studying. No appointment is necessary… just drop in and take advantage of this FREE service that is available to all Titans! Have you priced out private tutoring? This is a great resource. Have your child take advantage of it! Sincerely,
Christopher Berry Principal
Looking Ahead--The Weekly Calendar
Saturday, October 6
SAT and Subject Test Cross Country at Wolverine Invitational at Watkins Mill High, 9:00 AM Field Hockey vs. Oakdale High at Frederick High Field: Varsity 10:00 AM, JV 11:30 AM Homecoming Dance 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Monday, October 8
Columbus / Discoverers’ Day Voter Registration for Students in Cafeteria during all lunches Varsity Field Hockey vs. Walkersville High at Ballenger Creek Park, 3:30 PM – Senior Night Golf vs. South Carroll High at Worthington Manor Country Club, 4:00 PM Girls Varsity Soccer at Walkersville High 5:30 PM (Game will resume from the 9/6/18 halftime) Athletic Boosters Meeting, Media Center, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 9
Golf CMC Championships, 9:00 AM Field Hockey at TJ High: JV 4:00 PM, Varsity 5:30 PM Boys Soccer at Linganore High: JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM Volleyball at Linganore High: JV 6:00 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM Girls Varsity Soccer, Home vs. Linganore High, 6:00 PM
Wednesday, October 10
PSAT International Walk to School Day Maryland National Guard Lunch Time Display Golf vs. Brunswick High at Richland Golf Club, 3:00 PM Unified Tennis home vs. Middletown High, 3:30 PM JV Football home vs. Walkersville High, 6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting, Central Office, 6:00 PM
Thursday, October 11
Petition Eligibility Date Golf Districts at Oakmont Green Golf Course, 9:00 AM Volleyball at Winters Mill High: JV 5:00 PM, Varsity 6:00 PM Boys Soccer at Brunswick High: JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM Girls Varsity Soccer home vs. Brunswick High, 6:00 PM Varsity Field Hockey at Frederick High, 6:30 PM
Friday, October 12
Varsity Football at Walkersville High, 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 13
Saturday School, Media Center, 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM Boys Soccer at Oakdale High: JV 6:00 PM, Varsity 7:30 PM
See the FCPS calendar. *Dates and times are subject to change.
Keeping You Informed--School News
Attendance
Good attendance leads to success and boosts graduation. Our school goal is 96%.
9/30
10/1
10/2
10/3
10/4
93.29%
95.38%
95.63%
96.14%
95.31%
See FCPS absence procedures.
Homecoming Dance 2018 Some reminders about Saturday night's dance, "Enchanted Forest". The dance is held at the school from 7:30 - 10:30 PM. Every student must be on the official list for admission. The ticket is not needed for entry, and does not guarantee admission.
Tickets are not sold at the door. The dance is closed and no additional admissions are available.
Dress is semi-formal. Light snacks and water will be provided. Parents picking up students are asked to be at the school no later than 10:30 PM. Any parent volunteers are reminded to be on time for their role (chaperones at 7:00 PM and clean up crew at 10:30 PM.) Thanks you to everyone in advance for a great dance!
Blood Drive Annual Red Cross Blood Drive!! Please donate blood at THS on Thursday, October 18, in the Auxiliary Gym. Students age 16 or older who meet height and weight requirements are eligible to donate. This drive is open to people from the community as well. Contact Beth Mummert at 240-236-6603 or at lizabeth.mummert@fcps.org to sign up! MOD Pizza
ALL day this Thursday, October 4, MOD Pizza at Westview Promenade will donate 20% of all sales to the THS Football program. All you need to do is present the attached flyer when ordering. It is that easy...you can print the flyer, download it to your cellphone, open this email using your cell phone, take a screen shot on your phone...whatever you do please visit MOD Pizza this Thursday and show them the flyer.
PS....all funds will be used to continue to feed our players pregame meals.
PPS....Please feel free to share this flyer with everyone.
PPPS.... coming next week
Commendations, Congratulations, & Kudos
The Student of the Week is Alexander Chizmar. He was nominated by Mr. Milliman for exemplary behavior befitting of a Titan.
THS is thrilled to announce that a record number of applications were submitted this year for that National English Honor Society and 71 letters of acceptance were administered to juniors and seniors this year. The NEHS induction ceremony will be Nov. 29th in the auditorium from 6-7pm.
Beauregard, Jackson Ian
Bernota, Caleigh
Boadu, Jennifer
Brown, Malia
Caceres, Keyla
Cajigas, Amy
Clark, Kooper
Clouser, Blake
Crawford, Gunner
Crocker, Joshua
Fisher, Chase
Forsyth, Caroline
Fortuno, Angela
Grant, Madisson
Green, Rhiannon Ingham
Gonzalez, Brianna
Ho, Vincent
Humphrey, Eliza
Hung, Amanda
Jakab, Elizabeth
Kang, Jasmin
Kassir, Polina
Khan, Ahmed
King, Julianne
Knor, Grace
Kunz, Jessica
Lakner, Jessica
Lang, Colin
Leight, Meghan
Livingston, Haley
Lizik, Julia
Lutz, Emily
Makiri, Yolanda
McGeehan, Michael
Miller, Isabella
Miller, Emily
Needam, Destiny
Nguyen, Olivia
Parks Gardner, Kellen
Pham, Jessica
Poole, Savannah
Rahman, Nadia
Ramcharran, Jessie
Reidy, Kaitlyn
Resnick, Autumn
Roberts, Lauren
Schulok, Nicole
See, Julia
Sims, Taylor
Sims, Tyler
Skelly, Jane
Smith, Emma
Smith, Kaitlyn
Stevenson, Haley
Stowe, Morgan
Ta, Kayla
Taylor, Alyssa
Thompson, Kaitlyn
Tinsley, Chris
Tognetti, Jake
Tumy, Magdalene
Tran, Alexander
Tyler, Chelsea Lynne
Uong, Monika
Van Der Hulst, Jessica
Viray, Rea
Weber, John
Whipp, Kelcey
Witherell, Isabella
Wolcott, Nicholas
Wolfe, Hope
Internships, Scholarships, & Jobs
CTC Open House Come see the amazing things students can do at the... FCPS Career and Technology Center (CTC) OPEN HOUSE Thursday, October 25 6 PM-8 PM 23 Career Programs for FCPS Students in 10th-12th Grades Many Offer College Credits, Dual Enrollment, Industry Certification/Licenses Enjoy Fun Hands-On Activities for All Ages Learn about Potential Careers Students: Find out How to Jump Start Your Future at CTC! Location: 7922 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702 Contact Information: 240-236-8500Click Here for More Employment Opportunity: The Mattress Connection on Buckeystown Pike is looking for part time stock room help. Applicants must be able to handle mattresses. Offering flexible hours. See Mrs. Mummert for application information.
From the School Counseling Office
Attention 9th & 10th graders! CTC (Career & Technology Center) will be at THS during FLEX on Thursday, October 11, 2018. CTC has wonderful programs to include Auto Body & Auto Tech, HVAC, Computer Aided Design, Criminal Justice, Web Design, CISCO and many more! Please come to guidance to sign up or email Ms. Pampori at muby.pampori@fcps.org.
Serving students with last names: A-C Danielle Moore D-I Jessica McDonald J-N Carla Goto O-Sv Kay Wilson Sw-Z Elizabeth Forbes
Learn More
Senior Class of 2019- News & Activites
TITAN SENIOR NEWS – CLASS OF 2019
Listed below are important dates and information for seniors. Visit the THS Senior Page for up-to-date Senior Information - https://sites.google.com/fcps.org/thsseniors2019/home - LINK WORKS NOW Twitter Account: @tuscarorahs2019
Date
October 22nd
Claire’s Gourmet Fundraiser Orders are due to Mrs. Palmer in the media center or Mr. Miles in A143 by Monday, October 22nd.
ASAP
Nov. 6, 2018
Dec. 5, 2018
PTSA and Booster Organizations
Not a member yet? Find out how to Join the PTSA
See names of PTSA Board and Committee Chairs and more
Media Center Updates
Media Center Hours Monday – Friday: 7:20 am – 2:40 pm Media Center Website: https://education.fcps.org/ths/mediacenter Media Center Twitter: @mediacenterTHS Dirty Chromebook? Stop by the Media Center to use our cleaning center.
Want to suggest a book for our library?
Use this link: https://goo.gl/forms/CQuVIwlW32G4uyHx1
Media Specialist: Carrie Palmer
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Student Health & Wellness
Health Fair FYI: The 11th Annual Community Health Fair information is on October 27. There are a multitude of free resources for students and their families. Feel free to share the messaging below with your school community as you deem appropriate. Free Flu Vaccination The Frederick County Health Department will offer FREE flu vaccination clinics for children 6 months-17 years of age BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. At this time only the injectable flu vaccine, "the shot," is available. IF the intranasal FluMist® vaccine becomes available, the public will be able to select it when scheduling the child's appointment. Clinics are: Saturday, October 20: 9 AM-12:30 PM Tuesday, October 23: 6 PM-7:30 PM Thursday, October 25: 6 PM-7 PM AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED.
There are two ways to schedule an appointment:
The appointment system will open on Thursday, October 11. Information about influenza, clinic dates and times is also available at 301-600-3035. IMPORTANT:
Health Room Technician: Bruce Thompson School Nurse: Rebecca Montes, RN Health Room: 240-236-6400, option 4
PRINCIPAL Christopher Berry TUSCARORA HIGH 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike Frederick, MD 21703 240-236-6400 Phone 240-236-6401 Fax
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ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Helen Golibart Jody Ratti Lisa Smith Tanisha Smith Helpful Links: School Cash Online Menus & Meals Grades Online www.fcps.org
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