October 26, 2018
Looking Ahead--The Weekly Calendar
Saturday, October 27
ACT Exam at THS, 7:00 AM THS Band Camp, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Monday, October 29
JV and Varsity Cheerleading at TJ High for Frederick County Championships, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 31
Halloween JV Football at Oakdale High, 6:00 PM
Thursday, November 1
Cross Country at Watkins Mill for Regional Meet, 2:30 PM THS Fall Play, 12 Angry Jurors, 7:00 PM
Friday, November 2
Term Ends Varsity Football Home Game vs. Oakdale High, 7:00 PM Senior Night for Football, Cheerleading and Band
Saturday, November 3
SAT and Subject Tests Day
See the FCPS calendar. *Dates and times are subject to change.
Keeping You Informed--School News
If you've written an original poem or short story please consider entering it in the Young Author Contest. You could win prizes. A poetry winner and a short story winner will be chosen for each grade level and sent on to the county level competition. Below are links to the guidelines and cover sheet for the contest. If students have any questions they can ask any English teacher.
Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v0aCcu6vSnJp1TSUgFH3NLsCxSA27OKATbC9erYZ1fs/edit?usp=sharing Cover sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sbB6A6syfC3dYJ_lsIBtk0M2RG06PM2_GkZto1YFlZ8/edit?usp=sharing
THS Instrumental Music Boosters The Tuscarora High School Instrumental Music Boosters (THSIMB) are selling raffle tickets to win a BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM MADE CORNHOLE BOARD SET perfect for your tailgate, backyard BBQ or basement TICKETS are $5/each and can be purchased at the home football games on 10/26 and 11/2, outside the band room on Tuesday/Thursday afternoons from 5:00 - 5:30PM or by emailing thsimbinfo@gmail.com. *Winner will be announced at the THS football game on 11/2/18.*
Attendance
Good attendance leads to success and boosts graduation. Our school goal is 96%.
10/19
10/22
10/23
10/24
10/25
92.82%
93.90%
94.60%
94.66%
See FCPS absence procedures.
Commendations, Congratulations, & Kudos
Student of the Week Mary Kamara 10th Grade
Nominated by Ms. Banovic "Mary is a hard working, bright, respectful and polite student who always goes the extra mile. She is always helpful to those around her, and overall a great student to have in class."
FOT News Tuscarora had a total of four teams compete for the FOT Puzzle Cube Marketing and Ad Campaigns. There was a tie between team two and team four! Congratulations team two was Brianna Dorsey and Thalia Zamora and team four was Quinn Bumgardner and Jianna Rogers.
From the School Counseling Office
Counseling Department Week of October 22nd Attention 10th Grade Students and Parents
ALL Sophomores (and Parents) should register for their individual Sophomore Conference with your school counselor. NOTE: The online registration can be found on the THS website or by clicking on the link below. Each Counselor has their own sign up page according to the STUDENT'S last name. Moore (A -C) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b48aaad2fa2f94-student McDonald (D-Hd) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B48AAAD2FA2F94-student1 Goto (He-Mi) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B48AAAD2FA2F94-student2 Wilson (Mj-Sc) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B48AAAD2FA2F94-student3 Forbes (Sd-Z) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B48AAAD2FA2F94-student4
Attention: Students in grades 9-10 The FCPS Career and Technology Center (CTC) invites you to "shadow" a CTC program there.
A specialized FCPS high school, the CTC offers 25 career preparatory programs, most open to students in grades 10-12. Here's a link to programs offered: https://education.fcps.org/ctc/programs.
Sign ups are opened for Shadowing appointments that will begin in November. Students: A shadow experience provides an opportunity to experience a program of interest first-hand. You spend two class periods at the CTC in the program for which you might apply. You participate in classroom activities and are able to meet with and talk to the instructor and current students. The shadow experience is also a part of the CTC application process and acceptance criteria. Instructors evaluate students during the shadow experience on use of time, enthusiasm and attitude, how well you follow directions, and your aptitude specific to the program being shadowed. Skill level and knowledge of the specific career field are not as important as a positive attitude and a willingness to learn!
The process to shadow a CTC program has changed this year. To participate, THS students must:
*STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING UP ALL MISSED WORK. Students will be issued a bus pass for the assigned date and time (AM/PM) to ride the bus to the CTC. Some programs take longer than others to assign shadow times due to the number of students interested in the program. There is chance it may take up to a few weeks to receive a shadowing date and time.
FAFSA Finish Workshop These workshops are set up to help families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You are welcome to attend any session that fits with your schedule.
Register to attend this free hands-on workshop today: www.frederickcountygives.org/FAFSAFinish
School/Location
Date
Time
Frederick High
November 5
1:00pm-6:00pm
Frederick Community College
November 10
1:00pm-4:00pm
Financial aid experts will be on hand to help you step by step through this free online application process. With multiple time slots available and a chance to win up to a $2,000 scholarship, these workshops focus on providing each applicant with personalized one-on-one assistance and an opportunity to access to the largest source of federal funding for higher education. Completion of a survey is required to be entered into scholarship drawing
Looking for 10th Grade Leaders Each year one Tuscarora High School sophomore is selected to join other sophomores from high schools across the state as a HOBY Ambassador at the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) State Leadership Seminar at Mount St. Mary’s University from May 23-26, 2019.
Sophomores interested in this opportunity should stop by the Counseling Office for an application packet and visit www.hobymd.org for more information. The selection process for the THS HOBY Ambassador will include a personal resume, a current transcript, an essay, and a potential interview.
Applications will be available starting on Monday, October 8th and must be turned in by the end of the school day on Monday, October 29th. No applications will be accepted after the 29th!
Serving students with last names: A-C Danielle Moore D-Hd Jessica McDonald He-Mi Carla Goto Mj-Sc Kay Wilson Sd-Z Elizabeth Forbes
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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 Twitter Account: @tuscarorahs2019
ASAP
Nov. 6, 2018
Nov. 12, 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
Teen Reading Week Winner Congratulations to Mackenzee Gates, the winner of the drawing for Teen Read Week.
New Books Come check out our new shipment of books!
Media Specialist: Carrie Palmer
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Student Health & Wellness
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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