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UHS JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM
Saturday, May 6
7-10 PM
FSK Clarion Inn
STUDENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
In order to purchase prom tickets, all student financial obligations to the school MUST be satisfied. Financial obligations may include lost, damaged or unreturned items (textbooks, locks), unpaid testing fees, club dues, lost or damaged sports equipment and/or uniforms, lost or damaged technology, etc.
Student financial obligations are posted on SchoolCashOnline and must be paid via credit card on the SCO site. Students will be unable to purchase prom tickets, if they have a financial obligations.
Please check your SchoolCashOnline account to see if your student has any outstanding financial obligations.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Shapiro in the main office at rose.shapiro@fcps.org or 240-236-7608.
PROM TICKETS
IN PERSON ticket sales will occur May 2, May 3, and May 4, during all lunch shifts in the cafeteria, and from 2:15-2:45 pm in room C102. Tickets are $35 each and cash and checks will be accepted. All students must have a signed Permission Form to purchase their in-person tickets.
ONLINE ticket sales will begin Monday, May 1, at 8 am, via SchoolCashOnline.Students who purchase their tickets online must bring their SchoolCashOnline receipt AND a signed Permission Form in order to pick up their tickets in the cafeteria or in room C102. Online ticket sales will close on Thursday, May 4, at 4 pm.
PROM PHOTOGRAPHS
To commemorate Prom on Saturday, May 6, Lifetouch will be taking candid photographs. All images will be available to view and purchase at https://events.lifetouch.ca/tempHomepage.aspx?EventID=182822 .
Images will be available approximately 2-3 weeks after the event. You may sign up to receive an email notification once images are available.
MORNING DROP-OFF REMINDER
The YMCA is NOT a drop off area in the morning. Please do no use the YMCA parking lot to drop your student off at school. There are THREE drop off areas to use: the Auditorium lot, the Gym lot, or the Main office lot AFTER 7:10 AM.
Parents who are using the YMCA as their drop off location are slowing the normal traffic flow out of the Auditorium and causing extended backups in the morning.
Out of respect to all parents who drop off their students in the morning, PLEASE use our designated drop off locations to expedite traffic flow.
SPRING SY 23 MARYLAND COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MCAP) SCHEDULE
Algebra 1: Students currently enrolled in Algebra 1 Honors will test on May 1, 2
English 10 MCAP: Students currently enrolled in English 10/English 10 Honors will test on May 3, 4, 5, 8
Algebra & Geometry MCAP: Select students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will test on May 9, 10
Government HSA: Students currently enrolled in Government/Government Honors will test on May 15, 16
MISA: Students currently enrolled in Biology/Biology Honors will test on May 17, 18
Students will need earbuds for some of the assessments. Wireless or Bluetooth headphones are not permitted due to test security. If your student has their own earbuds (not Wireless or Bluetooth) they are encouraged to bring them for the assessment. Headphones will be provided for students who do not have appropriate headphones.
Students are encouraged to get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, arrive to school on time, and to read each question and answer carefully before responding.
For information on the State Assessments, please visit: https://www.fcps.org/student-services/testing-programs
Questions or concerns? Please contact Drew Demich, CCR Teacher, (drew.demich@fcps.org) or Amanda McGrath, Assistant Principal, (amanda.mcgrath@fcps.org).
Please follow the steps below if you are planning on taking either a High School Based (at UHS) or Open Campus (online or at the FCC Campus) Dual Enrollment class at FCC during the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the steps IN ORDER:
FIRST, APPLY TO FCC at https://apply.frederick.edu/begin, as soon as possible. Be sure to use a PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS in your application. You will receive your FCC ID number by email within 2-3 business days. (If you already have a FCC ID number, it is NOT necessary to apply again.)
Once you have received your FCC ID number, ANYONE who plans to take a 2023–2024 DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASS AT FCC MUST COMPLETE THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PARTICIPATION FORM https://frederick.edu/credit-admissions/downloads/de/departicipationform.aspx. Hard copies of this form are also available in the Counseling Office. The Dual Enrollment Participation Form must be completed, printed and submitted to Mrs. Fisher in the AP Office for approval. This form MUST be submitted before Wednesday, May 10. Students who do not submit their Dual Enrollment Participation Form by that date risk losing their seat in a High School Based FCC course during the 2023-2024 school year.
Students who plan to take Open Campus classes can wait to submit the Participation Form until they have registered for Fall Semester. Questions? Please contact us!
UHS offers PEER TUTORING ON WEDNESDAYS FROM 2:20-3:30 PM IN THE MEDIA CENTER! Drop-in students are welcome, but all students are encouraged to sign up in advance, to ensure there is a tutor available and ready to help with your topic. Please use this form to sign up: https://forms.gle/cEbjuLuTbx96d1PQA.
You can reach out to Ms. McBroom (Jessica.mcbroom@fcps.org), if you have questions.
We are currently out of Student Parking Permits for the remainder of the school year. Please see Mr. Hines (ryan.hines@fcps.org) or Mrs. Sittner (ashley.sittner@fcps.org) in the AP office, if you would like to be added to a waiting list.
Student Services News
JUNIOR CLASS INFORMATION
Hello! The Guidance Department has been holding Rising Senior Meetings for the current Junior class. These meetings are focused on a student’s plans after graduation. Below please find the google slideshows shared with students. It is also posted in Schoology in the Class of 2024 news feed, the resources tab in that Schoology group, and in the “Document Resources” link on the homepage of Naviance.
Prep. For Life After High School
College Information for Rising Seniors
Please check Naviance for a current list of scholarships. If a transcript is needed for a specific scholarship, please email melinda.wood@fcps.org or come to the counseling office. DO NOT REQUEST A TRANSCRIPT THROUGH NAVIANCE.
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS APRIL 28
The Urbana High School Athletics Boosters is awarding a $1,000 scholarship each to one senior female student athlete and one senior male student athlete. All applications are due by Friday, April 28, and should be emailed to: president@uhsathleticboosters.com with a cc: to Karin Bauer, Athletic Director, at karin.bauer@fcps.org.
Please review instructions for application submission at 2023 UHS Athletics Boosters Scholarship Information. The Scholarship Application can be found at 2023 UHS Athletic Boosters Scholarship Application.
Senior News
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS: There will be a graduation information meeting Monday, April 24, at 7 PM, in the Urbana High School Auditorium. This is an optional meeting for parents. Ms. Beachley and Mr. Grover will highlight important information pertaining to graduation such as dates and times, graduation tickets, accessibility (handicap) seating, and appropriate attire. Parent representatives will also discuss the Safe & Sane Celebration.
The Class of 2023 Information Packet is available on the UHS website. The packet contains information concerning graduation practices, the Salute to Seniors Awards Program, and graduation.
A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT GRADUATION PRACTICES: All graduation practices are MANDATORY! (See the Class of 2023 Info Packet.) Any senior who wishes to be excused from a graduation practice, for any reason, must submit their request in writing to Ms. Clabaugh by Monday, May 1.
SENIOR GRADUATION QUESTIONNAIRE IS NOW AVAILABLE!
ATTENTION SENIORS: As we begin to prepare for graduation, it is critically important that ALL seniors complete the Senior Graduation Questionnaire. Please click on the following link and complete the survey as soon as possible: https://forms.gle/DukUs9tqa9bzZuC37. Thank you for doing this right away!
CLASS OF 2023 CAP & GOWN ORDERS
All seniors participating in graduation MUST have a cap, gown, and 2023 tassel. The price of the cap and gown has increased incrementally from the original price:
Due to the change in design last year, seniors may only use caps and gowns from former graduates of the Class of 2022. Please click the link below to view and order the many graduation products and packages (graduation announcements, hoodies, keychains, diploma frames, etc.) available from Jostens.
Jostens Graduation Products Link
Please click the link below to order only a cap, gown, and tassel.
Cap, Tassel, and Gown Order Link
Honor stoles/cords will be provided toward the end of the school year by the advisors of the various honor societies.
Volunteer News
Looking for volunteer hours? Please see below for two upcoming volunteer opportunities!
SUGARLOAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BLUE JAY FESTIVAL - Friday, May 12, from 5-8 PM. Please sign up at Blue Jay Festival Sign up Genius.
UMS PTSA TRUCKS 'N TUNES - Friday, May 19. Please sign up at Trucks 'N Tunes Sign Up Genius.
Fundraising News & Donation Drives
HERSHEY PARK DISCOUNT TICKETS
The deadline to purchase Hershey Park Discount Tickets has been extended through Sunday, April 30. Please use this LINK to order your tickets and use Fundraising Code: 36325665. You can purchase One Day Passes, Parking Passes, Dining Deals, Fast Track and Photo Passes. Tickets will be delivered electronically directly from Hershey Park. Please contact Rebecca (beccaj72@comcast.net) with any questions.
SPONSOR A SENIOR FOR SAFE AND SANE
Did you know you can sponsor a graduate for Safe and Sane! Some families and students cannot afford the fee for Safe and Sane, so we are hoping some generous people may wish to sponsor them. This is a priceless gift - sponsoring a student who otherwise would not be able to attend Safe and Sane.
REGISTER FOR SAFE AND SANE
Attention Seniors: Don’t forget to register for Safe and Sane. We have over 200 students registered so far! It’s going to be an amazing night!
SAFE AND SANE MEETING
The next Safe and Sane Meeting will be Wednesday, May 3, at 7 PM, at the Natelli Public Library in Urbana. Please join us!
ATTENTION SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR PARENTS
The Class of 2024 needs you! The Safe and Sane board will be vacant after graduation, so please attend the May meeting and get involved. Please email us at UrbanaHighSafeandSane@gmail.com for more information.
SAFE AND SANE NIGHT – May 25 - May 26
A Sign-Up Genius will soon be available for volunteers to sign up and make Safe and Sane “A Night to Remember!” We’re counting on YOU to volunteer!
URBANA HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS have partnered with ALL-SHRED, Inc., Mobile Document Destruction, to sponsor our annual SHRED DAY, on Saturday, April 22, from 10 AM - 1 PM, at the UHS Auditorium! This event is open to everyone! We are accepting donations for providing this shred service (recommended donation is $10/medium box). Come out and support the band and securely get rid of your old documents. Please go to https://www.facebook.com/events/887911889184811/?sfnsn=mo for more information.
UHS KEY CLUB, in partnership with the Frederick Kiwanis Club, is running a bedding drive for Sleep in Heavenly Peace from Monday, April 17, through Friday, April 28. Please donate new, in-the-package, twin sheet sets, pillows, and blankets to help Sleep in Heavenly Peace provide beds for children who don’t have them. A donation box will be in the main stairwell. Thanks for your support!
THE URBANA FFA will be hosting its annual PLANT SALE AND AG DAY on Saturday, April 29, from 9 AM -3 PM, in the Greenhouse. Students in the FFA and horticulture have worked hard all semester to grow many different types of plants, including many new plant varieties! A petting zoo will be located near the greenhouse. Questions? Please contact Rachel Summers at rachel.summers@fcps.org.
THE UHS SGA CARWASH will be held on Saturday, April 29, from 10 AM - 1 PM at Urbana High School. Come on out and support SGA!
Visual & Performing Arts News
UHS DRAMA ADVANCED ACTING PRESENTS ITS ANNUAL DINNER THEATER
On Thursday, May 11, and Friday, May 12, please join us on stage as the Drama Department presents its annual Dinner Theater! The Acting 3-4 class presents Who's Dying to be a Millionaire? A Comedic Murdery Mystery! This unique theatrical experience allows audiences to sit on stage and be treated to a full course meal, served by the actors themselves, prior to the full-length show. Tickets are only $25, which includes the cost of the meal and the show. Please return the Dinner Theater Ticket Order Form promptly, as there are only 40 seats available per night!
Sports News
SUMMER CAMPS AT UHS!
Please check out www.urbanahawkssportscamps.com for information about Urbana Sports Camps offered this summer at UHS.
If you have questions, please contact Acting Athletic Director, Karin Bauer at karin.bauer@fcps.org.
13TH ANNUAL FIELD HOCKEY SUMMER LEAGUE
URC is sponsoring their “13th Annual Field Hockey Summer League” at Urbana High School’s Stadium Turf Field for five weeks this summer (every Tuesday and Thursday) beginning Tuesday, May 30, and continuing through Thursday, July 13. This league is open to all high school, college and alumni field hockey players. Please see the URC Summer League Field Hockey Registration Form for more information and to register. Questions, please contact AJ Stuart at andrea.stuart@fcps.org/ / 240-236-4117.
FIELD HOCKEY CAMP
The Mid-Maryland Field Hockey Camp will be held at Urbana High School from June 26-29, from 8 AM to 12 PM, for girls entering grades 1-9. Please see the flyer at https://drive.google.com/file/d/16iiBzzEqJWACaUkuU4LbXyDv_cdowICz/view?usp=sharing for more information and to register your child.
Please go to "Student Services News - Scholarships" for information and the application for UHS Athletics Boosters Scholarship.
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.