December 14, 2018
From the Desk of the Principal
Looking Ahead--The Weekly Calendar
Saturday, December 15
Saturday School, 8:00 – 11:30 AM Wrestling at Boonsboro High Tournament, 9:00 AM Indoor Track at Howard County Winterfest at PG Sportsplex, 9:00 AM
Monday, December 17
Girls Basketball home vs. Hedgesville High: JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM Wrestling at South Hagerstown High, 6:00 PM Swimming vs. Frederick High at Middletown High Pool, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, December 18
Learning for Life Students to FSK Mall, 10:30 AM Boys Basketball home vs. Frederick High: JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM Girls Basketball at Frederick High: JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM THS Winter Concert, Auditorium, 7:00PM
Wednesday, December 19
Petition Eligibility Date Unified Bocce at Middletown High, 3:30 PM Indoor Track at the Freddie Hendricks Relay at the Baltimore Armory 4:00 PM Wrestling home vs. St. James High, 6:00 PM Snow Date for THS Winter Concert
Thursday, December 20
Girls Basketball home vs. North Hagerstown High: JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM THS Benefit Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 PM THS Instrumental Music Boosters Meeting, Band Room, 7:00 PM
Friday, December 21
First Day of Winter Eligibility Date ~ Interims Distributed to Students Preschool Holiday Show, Auditorium, 10:00 AM THS Winter Pep Rally, Gym, 11:15 AM Indoor Track at HCC Meet, 3:40 PM Girls Basketball at North Hagerstown High: JV 5:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM THS Benefit Concert Snow Date
Saturday, December 22
Indoor Track at Dickinson College High School Invitational, 9:30 AM
See the FCPS calendar. *Dates and times are subject to change.
Keeping You Informed--School News
Yearbook Attention Parents of Seniors!
The Remember the Titans Yearbook Staff would like to invite you to purchase an ad in the back of our yearbook to recognize your graduate. We presently have a little over 15 pages remaining in the Senior Recognition Ads section of the book and all ad space will be sold first come first served.
If you would like information you may visit the THS Senior Class Webpage: https://sites.google.com/fcps.org/thsseniors2019/yearbooks or the yearbook page on the school's website: https://education.fcps.org/ths/yearbook or just contact Mr. Hartman directly at: Richard.hartman@fcps.org
Attendance
Good attendance leads to success and boosts graduation. Our school goal is 96%.
12/7
12/10
12/11
12/12
12/13
92.32%
91.87%
92.26%
94.23%
93.60%
See FCPS absence procedures.
Commendations, Congratulations, & Kudo
Student of the Week
Faith Rogers 11th grade Nominated by Ms. Valentine "Always gives her best effort in strength training class, works hard, works independently and strives for her best."
Congrautlations to the November staff of the month!
Dan Wagner (English) “He treats his students so well and helps them with their individual needs.” “He is phenomenal and really helped me improve my writing. He deserves it!” Dan Wagner (SS & Art) “He’s understanding.” “For leading and reviving the Titan Nation morning workout group! I love when I get the chance to start my day sweating with some of my favorite colleagues!”
Internships, Scholarships, & Jobs
USAMRIIS Science Internship USAMRIID Science Internship for next year for current juniors!! Applications for The United States Army Military Research Institute of Infectious Diseases science internships at Ft. Detrick are now available. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with scientists and military personnel in labs. Interns work in full-time paid positions next summer and then for credit during part of their school days during the school year. See Mrs. Mummert for an application packet. Deadline is January 18, 2019. **Note: this is a different opportunity from the Werner H. Kirsten Science Internships at NCI at Ft. Detrick.** Leadership Life Skills Scholarship
From the School Counseling Office
REGISTRATION 2020 HAS BEGUN!
All JUNIORS (class of 2020) received registration sheets last week. These Sheets should have been discussed with parents and returned to FLEX teachers this week. All SOPHOMORES (class of 2021) received their Registration Sheet this week. Please discuss your academic opportunities with your parents and teachers. Class of 2021 Registration Sheets will be due next week. All FRESHMEN (class of 2022) will receive their Registration Sheets during FLEX the week of December 17-21.
CALLING ALL JUNIOR GIRLS: CLASS OF 2020 Program Name: Distinguished Young Women of Frederick County Who is eligible: Class of 2020 young women (only juniors in high school) Amount Awarded: Over $20,000 in cash and over 200 colleges offer scholarships for participation Requirements: Frederick County residents. 3.0 minimum GPA How to Apply: Go to distinguishedyw.org and click APPLY NOW. Their
application will be sent to the local chairperson
Deadline to Apply: January 1, 2019
Program will be held at Tuscarora High School on March 16, 2019. Applying does not obligate them to participate. There is no fee to enter and this is NOT a beauty pageant. Participants are evaluated in 5 areas and can win money overall and for individual categories 1. Scholastics (transcripts and test scores are evaluated) 2. Interview (10 minute interview about yourself-we prepare you) 3. Talent (a 90 second piece of your choice-can be any talent, i.e. monologue,
singing. painting, music, dancing)
4. Fitness (a routine is taught to you) 5. On stage speaking
For a video that shows what the program is all about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euOC-6J_J4c&feature=youtu.be Any questions before applying can be sent to Nicole Orr at Frederick@distinguishedyw.org 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.
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
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
Date
Dec. 21, 2018
Jan. 4, 2019
Jan. 25, 2019
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 Stop by the media center to grab some books to read over winter break!
New Year Reading Challenge – Coming Soon
Check out the media center website for more details.
Media Specialist: Carrie Palmer
Student Health & Wellness
Health Room Technician: Bruce Thompson School Nurse: Rebecca Montes, RN Health Room: 240-236-6400, option 4
Learn More
PRINCIPAL Christopher Berry TUSCARORA HIGH 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike Frederick, MD 21703 240-236-6400 Phone 240-236-6401 Fax
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