School Calendar
From the Principal
Greetings!
Congratulations to our seniors, who had their last day of classes yesterday! The Class of 2022 has had a unique high school experience, one that we will reflect upon in the days leading up to graduation and, of course, at our Salute to Seniors and Graduation next week!
With so much happening, I will pause at that. There is much information in this week’s newsletter; please check it all out.
Seniors, we all look forward to being with you next week---Congratulations, Class of 2022!
With Hawk Pride,
Dave Kehne, Principal
Senior News
Graduation Practices
All Seniors MUST ATTEND ALL THREE GRADUATION PRACTICES IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRADUATION CEREMONY.
Seniors must enter and exit graduation practice through the exterior gymnasium doors (by the gym/C-wing parking lots) and be in their seats by 7:45 am for ALL practices!
Monday, MAY 23 - Day 1 8 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday, MAY 24 - Day 2 8 am - 9 am
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Wednesday, MAY 25 - Day 3 8 am - 11 am
Thursday, MAY 26 - UHS Graduation *Seniors report by 1 pm - Ceremony at 2 pm
Graduation Ceremony The Class of 2022 Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 26, at 2pm, at Mount St. Mary's Knott Arena at the PNC Sports Complex. Seniors must check in by 1pm.
Graduation Information Packet Please see the Class of 2022 Info Packet which contains all of the important details that seniors and their families need to know about the end of the school year, such as graduation practices, graduation day, etc.
Graduation Guest Assistance Should a graduation guest need special accessibility assistance for the ceremony, such as seating on the arena floor, a wheelchair spot, etc., please fill out the Accessibility Request Form. Forms should be turned in by Tuesday, May 24, during graduation practice. Questions? Contact Mrs. Holt at mardy.holt@fcps.org.
Seniors: If you would like to take some or all of your Google Drive files with you, please follow the steps in this document. Please do this by Friday, June 17. The files should be downloaded onto a home computer, not an FCPS device. On or shortly after June 18, seniors will lose access to their FCPS accounts.
News from the Office
This year, for the first time, FCPS will hold a virtual learning day of instruction during high school graduation ceremonies. Therefore, UHS will have a virtual learning day for students in grades 9-11 on graduation day, Thursday, May 26. This will allow staff and families to celebrate the Class of 2022 and underclassman students will complete assignments on Schoology. Teachers will communicate assignments in advance and students may seek teacher assistance between 8:30 am to10:15 am that day.
All Chromebooks are being collected at the end of this school year, along with cases and power cords.
Underclassman Chromebook Collection will take place Thursday, June 2 and Friday, June 3, in the Media Center.
If you have an FCPS Chromebook but are not using it, please return it now. You can return it to Mrs. Brammer in Room A216 (2nd floor C wing hallway). Make sure your Chromebook, case and power cord are together so you get credit for returning all three.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Brammer at michelle.brammer@fcps.org.
Parents/Guardians: The last day of school is Tuesday, June 7
According to FCPS Regulation 400-23 students are not permitted to take their medications home at the end of the school year. A parent/guardian must pick up all medications in the health room by the end of the school day on June 7. To arrange for pick-up please contact School Health staff directly at (240) 236-7614.
Non-emergency medication and expired medication of any kind remaining in the health room will be destroyed on: June 7, 2022 at the end of the school day unless alternate arrangements have been made directly with School Health staff.
If your student will be attending a summer program at their current school of enrollment and if medication must be administered during summer school hours, contact the health room for additional guidance.
PREPARING FOR THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR
Medication/Treatment Orders from your Healthcare Provider
The medication/treatment authorization form(s) specific to your child's health/medication needs must be renewed at the beginning of each school year. Forms are available online at http://www.fcps.org or at your child's school.
Maryland regulation dictates that we determine expiration dates as follows: (1) one year from the dispensing date on the pharmacy label or, (2) the expiration date on the medication package, whichever comes first.
To ensure your child's medication/treatment needs are met at the start of the school year submit medications/supplies, and completed forms to the health room on or after Thursday, August 11, 2022. Please contact the health room in advance to ensure availability of School Health staff.
School health staff will review physician orders/medications. It is the parent/guardian responsibility to ensure that medications/orders are compliant with state regulation. Please do not send your child to school with medications. Per FCPS Reg 400-23, it is the parent/guardian responsibility to deliver physician orders/medications directly to School Health staff.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Jen Perry, RN
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Please plan on showing your support by participating in the following events with us:
UHS Stomps Out Stigma Fridays in May: Don't forget to wear tennis shoes each Friday during the month of May to unify as a school to stomp out mental health stigma!
Mental Health Matters Mile Challenge May 2- 31: Students and staff are encouraged to log their steps/miles each day for the month of May. Logs should be submitted to Ms. Stohlman by the end of the day May 31. The top 3 win a prize!
Do you need tutoring? Are you struggling academically? Do you have a D or F in a course?
After-school in-person tutoring is offered by teachers and peers from 2:30pm until 3:15pm in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish.
Click HERE for the After-School Tutoring schedule.
Please contact Ms. McGrath (amanda.mcgrath@fcps.org) if you have questions or if you need tutoring in a subject area not listed.
"Tutor Me" is an online tutoring program that will connect any FCPS middle or high school student to a live tutor, 24 hours a day in over 300 subjects. Log on day or night and in under 30 seconds you will be connected to one of over 10,000 verified tutors from the nation's top universities who are all experts in their field(s). Once matched, you'll enter a lesson space that features audio and video chat, screen sharing, virtual white boards, and much more. The program can be used from home or school. Tutors can provide homework help, understanding concepts, writing support, and SAT prep.
Students are able to log into "Tutor Me" using the single sign-in Clever tool found on their Chromebooks. Here is an Introductory Video: Tutor Me Overview. Additionally, the following support documentation and videos will help students successfully navigate and use the TutorMe platform.
Student Services News
VIRTUAL SUMMER SCHOOL PRE-REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Virtual School Summer Session (VSS)
Click here for registration information. To access the correct registration packet: See “High School Students” or “8th Grade Students” (based on your current level).
Submit your registration packet to your counselor either in person or via email by 3pm on Monday, June 6. Be aware that enrollment is limited and many course sections fill up quickly. Submissions are processed on a first come, first served basis.
Seniors please check Naviance for 21/22 Scholarships.
Miss Utility/District One Call Scholarship: Deadline 5/27/22 Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholarship: Deadline 5/31/22 Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship: Deadline 5/31/22
If a transcript is needed please email melinda.wood@fcps.org. See Naviance for the description and the criteria for the scholarships listed above.
Students that selected High School Based Dual Enrollment courses on their SY 2022-23 Course Registration Survey, please complete the following steps by May 18 to secure your enrollment in the course:
Apply to Frederick Community College (FCC) at frederick.edu/apply
Be sure to use your personal email on your FCC application. A confirmation email with your student ID will be sent to this email address.
Complete and email the FCPS College and Career Readiness Dual Enrollment Participation Form to Mrs. Holt, mardy.holt@fcps.org.
Due May 18, 2022. After May 18 you may be dropped from the course(s) if your Dual Enrollment Participation Form has not been submitted.
Your FCC student ID number must be on the form or it will not be accepted.
For more information on the FCC Dual Enrollment program visit: https://www.frederick.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment.aspx
Mardy Holt, School Counselor Mardy.Holt@fcps.org 240-236-7625 Amanda McGrath, Assistant Principal Amanda.McGrath@fcps.org 240-236-7674
Camp Shoresh in Adamstown, MD is hiring for the summer! Some of the positions available include: Counselors, Challenge Course Facilitators, Kitchen Staff, Grounds Crew, Office Staff and more. Applications can be found at www.shoresh.com/staff/
Shadowing has re-opened at the Career & Technology Center for the following programs only:
Click here to request a 2nd Round Shadow: https://education.fcps.org/ctc/Shadowing
The last day to request a shadow is Monday, May 23.
Please note - students who have already shadowed an open program do not need to re-shadow and can submit an application*
Questions? Contact kristen.daly@fcps.org or valerie.barbeito@fcps.org.
Fundraising News & Donation Drives
Graduation is almost here which means the countdown to Safe and Sane is on too!
Safe and Sane Registration Safe and Sane will be held at Fourth Dimension and will be a night of fun! There will be bowling, laser tag, pool, black jack, Texas Holdem, roulette, arcade games, virtual ride, bingo, fortune teller, henna tattoos, and a money grab machine. Not to mention PRIZES! Seniors can enter to win over $9,000 in amazing prizes!!! We will have pizza, snacks, drinks, and a continental breakfast too! REGISTER HERE: https://www.urbanasafeandsane.com/event-details/uhs-safe-and-sane-2022
Safe and Sane Volunteers It takes a Village to make Safe and Sane happen! If you can dedicate a few hours and/or gift cards, we’d appreciate it. SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4EA5AD2FA5FA7-2022
This Saturday, May 21, the UHS Band is hosting its annual CFS Mattress Fundraiser!
Beginning at 10 AM and open until 5 PM, the UHS cafeteria will be transformed into a mattress showroom!
You can 'try before you buy' and select a mattress to fit your needs. Additional discounts offered for military service, teachers, firefighters and more Delivery of new mattress and removal of old available.
Prices are up to 50% off retail. How? Because CFS doesn't have to maintain a showroom and they pass the savings to you.
Did you know you should replace your mattress every 10 years? You spend a third of our day sleeping, shouldn't you be comfortable? Treat yourself to a new mattress, get better sleep, and help the band...you can't miss!
As always, thank you for supporting the band!
UHS is holding a donation drive for personal care items May 16 through June 6.
Please see the FLYER for a list of items to donate. We appreciate your support!
Contact Mrs. Stohlman with any questions at erin.stohlman@fcps.org.
The UHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is holding a fundraiser at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on Tuesday, May 24, from 3pm to 7pm. A portion of the proceeds will be donated towards FBLA competition funds. Enjoy a delicious smoothie while also supporting the UHS FBLA!
See you at the Tropical Smoothie Cafe (Urbana) on Tuesday - 3254 Bennett Creek Avenue.
Sports News
Here is what is coming up next for our teams. Tickets will need to be purchased online using the links listed for each sport. GO HAWKS!!
Thursday May 19th
Friday May 20th
Saturday May 21st
Friday May 27th & Saturday May 28th
Frederick Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, partnered with Pivot Physical Therapy, will be offering FREE High School Pre-Participation Sports Physicals on Monday, June 6, from 5-7pm at the Frederick Health Toll House location, 501 West 7th Street, Frederick.
Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-frederick-county-high-school-pre-participation-sports-physicals-registration-328936837937 to register and print the necessary forms.
Please join the Urbana Basketball Community for the Inaugural Urbana Boys and Girls Golf Outing on Monday, June 6, at Lakewood Country Club. See the FLYER for registration and more information.
Below is a link to a survey for female students. Girls Flag Football is a rapidly growing sport in the US and has even reached scholarship status at the collegiate level. Urbana High School is looking to host 2 Girls Flag Football Tournaments this Fall on Saturday October 1st and Saturday October 15th. The survey below is to gather data on the interest level for Girls Flag Football. Please feel free to share with anyone you think would be interested in seeing this sport grow into a recognized High School sport in Maryland.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/4xoy7ehXXk8P1tDTA
Summer Camp Registration is now open. Please go to the website below to view all of the opportunities available here at Urbana High School this Summer.
https://urbanahawksathletics.com/2022/04/08/summer-camp-registration/
Field Hockey Camp
The Mid-Maryland Field Hockey Camp will be held at UHS June 20-23, from 8 am – 12 pm. The camp is for girls entering grades 1 - 9 and sponsored by the UHS Athletic Boosters. Click HERE for details and to register.
Field Hockey Summer League
The FCA Field Hockey Summer League will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, from June 21 through July 21, from 4-9, at the UHS stadium. Click HERE for details and to print the registration form.
The Athletic Boosters is looking for volunteers for the 2022-2023 school year to assist with a few of our committees. If you would like to help support our Athletics Department, now is the time. Our current chairs will remain on the board but are looking for some extra hands to support the activities for the Concessions, Apparel and Social Media committees. If you are interested, please send an email to president@uhsathleticboosters.com
Check on all our events using the link to the official schedule at www.frederickcountycmc.org
Follow the Hawks schedule, roster, events, and photos all in one place at urbanahawksathletics.com.
UHS Athletics is on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Urbana_Hawks.