Dates to Remember:



Carroll Manor Crusader

4434 Carroll Manor Road Phone: 410-887-5947

Baldwin, MD 21013 Fax: 410-887-4948

Principal: Angela McNelly

Assistant Principal: Tim DeHart



Principal’s Message

The Orioles are off to a 4-2 start which is already better than last season! The students, faculty, and staff are very excited to enjoy spring break from Friday, April 19th-Monday, April 22nd.  School reopens on Tuesday, April, 23rd.  

Grandparents’ Day has been rescheduled for Friday, April 5th from approximately 9:00 am-11:30 am. Schools close three hours early for students that day, so if students are leaving with their grandparents, please be sure to send a note to school with them in the morning. Since it is a half day, students’ lunch period will be included in that time.

The Department of Physical Facilities will convert Carroll Manor from heating to cooling beginning Tuesday, April 15, 2019. It is necessary to shut down the heating systems because, unlike residential systems, most school mechanical systems cannot automatically switch from heating to cooling.  The completed changeover process may require up to two days in each school.  During this time, the building will have neither heating nor cooling available. Every effort will be made to minimize inconvenience during the semi-annual changeover, however, since spring temperatures can be erratic, please have your children dress in layers.

The third marking period closed on Friday, April 5th and report cards will be distributed on Tuesday, April 23rd.  As we start the fourth marking period and wind down the 2018-2019 school year, we remind all of our students to remain focused, continue to work hard, and do their best. Please remember that regular attendance is key to school success. In addition, please continue to have your child(ren) focus on completing homework nightly.

Please mark your calendar for the Volunteer Tea on May 22, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. to honor all our wonderful volunteers. Hope to see you there.

Thank you for your continued support as we strive to implement the safest, most appropriately rigorous school experience for our children.

Angela McNelly

The Crusader Newsletter April 2019

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Straight from DeHart

Spring Fever

It’s that time of year when students begin to get spring fever and their behavior can sometimes be less than stellar. Please help us in reminding your child(ren) of the school, bus, cafeteria, and playground rules. Staying quiet in the halls, keeping hands, feet, and belongings to yourself, and being respectful to others at all times is crucial for having a good end of the year. In addition, remaining seated on the bus, using appropriate voice levels, and speaking kindly to others maintains safety. It is also important to remember that the same rules apply in the cafeteria and on the playground as in the classrooms; the adults in charge should be treated with the same respect as classroom teachers, and rules should be obeyed at all times. Students should not run on the playground to avoid injuries; running is reserved for the hard-court and grassy areas.

Testing, Testing . . .

As the spring PARCC testing begins, make sure your child is prepared and ready to do their best. Students in third, fourth, and fifth grade will be participating in PARCC testing. If possible, we ask that you avoid scheduling any out of school activities/appointments on the dates that your child is being tested. Please see the schedule below.

Grade 3 Reading: April 29th – May 3rd

Grade 4 Reading: May 6th – May 9th

Grade 5 Reading: May 13th – May 17th

Grade 3 Math: May 20th – May 21st

Grade 4 Math: May 29th – May 30th

Grade 5 Math: May 24th – May 28th

What's the best way to prepare for big, national tests like PARCC or the SAT (April 9)? Aside from taking online sample tests, make sure your children are well-rested and arrive early to have time to relax before a test begins. Advise them to listen to the directions and carefully read and understand questions before they answer. And perhaps above all, ensure that they maintain a positive, can-do attitude going into any test.

 

For more detailed tips, check out this article on PARCC testing , which includes tutorials and resource sites, and this one for sample tests

The BCPS Parent U website also has several useful resources

about PARCC testing. For more general test-taking tips, visit resources and .

And good luck! We know you’ll do just fine!   

Notes from the Nurse

Health Records:

If your child is going to see the dentist or going to the doctor for a yearly exam please call me before the appointment so I can see if I need updated information. I can then send home a “Dental Health” form or a “Physical Exam” form so these can be updated in the student’s health file. Remember it is important for me to be aware of any new health changes, new long term medications etc.

Spare clothes for the Health Suite

I am in need of 5-10 pairs of elastic waist pants sizes 6-10 for the occasional emergency when your lunch tray falls in your lap at lunchtime or that big run into the mud puddle at recess just makes it impossible to clean in school. If you have any pants your child has outgrown that you would like to donate they would be greatly appreciated. Just send them in to the Health Suite. Thanks so much!!

Student Absence REQUIRES a note to the teacher:

If your child is out for any reason (illness, vacation etc.) for 2 or more days please call me and let me know. When the child returns to school ALWAYS send a note to the teacher explaining the absence and the dates. (Call Mrs. Rupert, RN- 410-887-3455)

Just a reminder:

Head Lice

It is not something that is only on someone because they are dirty. In fact whenever I have found nits it is on the ones whose hair is clean. Please check your child(ren)’s hair from time to time. If you find anything you are not sure about please feel free to give me a call. Head lice do NOT jump or fly. They can move very quickly though. The first thing you may notice is the nits (eggs) attached to the side of the shafts of the hair, usually near the scalp. The eggs hatch in 7-10 days after being laid and in another 7-10 days these nymphs are mature and will lay eggs. The key is being vigilant in picking out all the eggs even after treatments. Remember it is important to talk to the parents of your child’s friends so they can examine their child’s hair too. You don’t want to go to all the work of ridding your child of head lice only to get re-infested because the source did not do the same.

2019-2020 Registration for Kindergarten – 5th graders:

We just had our registration day last Friday. If you have more health forms to send to me for registration please get them to me ASAP. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call @ 410-887-3455.

PARENTS OF 5TH GRADE STUDENTS:

The end of the school year is quickly approaching. I will be sending home the Health Inventory and Dental forms, in late April in the Thursday folder. This will need to be completed for Middle School. (Private schools will give you their own packet) If they are completed before the end of this school year you may give them to me to place in their Health file. However, if they are completed in the summer you may send them directly to the child’s Middle School nurse. If you have any questions please feel free to call me (Mrs. Rupert, RN @ 410-887-3455). Thank you.

Spring is HERE?? Come on warm weather….

Springtime is here (or will be shortly), a time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and new activities. Playtime can be a fun and wonderful time for our children. Please take the time to look over their play toys and equipment. After a winter of storage some of the equipment may be in need of repair or replacement. Remember a properly fitting safety helmet is your child’s best defense against head injury. After a long time away from outdoor play many children forget the rules for safe play. Remember to review rules for safe play with your child. A little talk now may prevent an injury in the future.

Art Smarts

Congratulations to Lily Flanagan in grade 1 and Anna Shultz in grade 5. Their artwork was chosen to represent Carroll Manor at BCPS’s annual Art is for Everyone exhibit at The Baltimore Museum of Art.

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Kindergarten created animals in their habitats. We also created playgrounds and a Spring mural, which is on display on the school.

First Grade has created King and Queen Paintings. We looked at pictures of real kings and queens and discussed how they dressed. We painted their fancy clothing, added backgrounds and finished by adding texture with glitter and jewels.

Second Grade has created Family Portrait Paintings. We are also creating animal puppets by choosing an animal and visualizing their animal’s characteristics.

Third Grade has completed their Rainforests. We are beginning clay dinosaurs which will include a shoebox habitat. Thank you for sending in shoeboxes!

Fourth Grade has created Kachina Masks. We learned about Native American Kachina’s and created our masks to represent something that we wish for.

Fifth Grade is learning about drawing from observation. We discussed the difference between a 3-dimensional shape and a 2- dimensional form. We then used shading to create the illusion of form.

Mrs. Adkins

Musically

The Musical Theater Club and the Fifth Grade Chorus will be presenting the musical The Lion King Kids on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. This production would not be possible without the generous support of the PTA. If you are able to help backstage during the performances please contact me at mwenck@. The students are working really hard for this performance!

This month, the kindergarten classes will continue to move with the beat of music using locomotor and non-locomotor movements. They will also identify long and short sounds by moving and playing instruments.

The first grades will be singing, playing and reading the pitches sol and mi. The boys and girls will be singing, moving, and playing instruments with the quarter note, quarter rest, and eighth note rhythms.

They will also learn about the instruments of the orchestra during vocal music class. They will be listening to the classic musical story Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev.

The third graders continue to practice note reading. They are very excited to show off their note reading skills by playing the recorder! The boys and girls are working on breath control while playing so that the instrument has a pleasant musical tone.

The fourth graders continue to read and write with sixteenth note rhythm combinations. This month they will compose and perform an original melody using their new rhythms.

The BCPS Summer Music Camp will be held on weekdays beginning Wednesday, June 19, 2019, through Thursday, June 27, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. at Perry Hall High School. The Summer Music Camp is a day camp for Baltimore County Public Schools’ instrumental and vocal music students who are currently in Grades 5–12 and are enrolled in their school’s music programs. No audition is required. During camp, students will perform in a band, chorus, guitar, orchestra, or digital music composition at the appropriate grade level. In addition to large group rehearsals, students will participate in enrichment classes and receive instruction to enhance musical performance skills. All of the musical ensembles will be featured in a public concert in the outdoor amphitheater at Oregon Ridge Park, the summer home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, on the evening of Thursday, June 27, 2019.

The fee for this unique summer musical experience is $215.00, which includes a camp T-shirt. Transportation to and from Perry Hall High School will be provided at no additional charge to students who do not reside in the host school community (pick-up locations are on the registration form). All registration forms and payment in full are due to the Office of Music and Dance Education no later than Friday, May 10, 2019. See Mr. Doak or Mrs. Wenck for a registration form. Contact Mr. Shane Jensen, Music Specialist, at sjensen@ or 443-809-4024 for more information

Mrs. Wenck

Media Matters

Spring into Reading! In Library, our Kindergarten students are exploring our I-Can-Read Section as they locate chapter books that they can read all by themselves! First graders are engaged with the research module, Who is New at the Zoo? They are classifying animals based on external features. Second graders are applying their knowledge of Destiny and the Dewey Decimal System as they become independent users of the library. Third graders are engaged with the research module, Save or Spend? They are considering ways to earn, save, and budget money. Fourth graders are beginning a Media Literacy lesson about online ad awareness. They are learning to recognize persuasive techniques used in advertising. Fifth graders are beginning budgeting and planning for their Virtual Dream Vacation. Students in all grade levels are READING, READING, READING in the Library!

The Baltimore County Department of Resources and Sustainability is reforesting Carroll Manor Park next to our school property. Many of our students are involved in monitoring the growth of these trees through their STREAM time with Ms. Williams and Ms. Butschky. Students in K-5 are observing the condition of the trees, the changes in the trees, and the nature surrounding the trees. As students make observations in Carroll Manor Park, they are growing curious about the history of the property. If you are a local historian and can tell us about the history of the park, please contact Ms. Williams @ 410-887-5674 or dwilliams22@. You may have the answers to our questions

Ms. Williams

Counselor’s Corner

Happy April! This month we are expanding our learning from emotional regulation to coping skills. These are things that students and adults alike can benefit from. While we have discussed these before in the classroom, it is important for students to be reminded of them time after time.

Kindergarten students will be learning how to change sour pickle feelings (mad, sad) into flower feelings (happy, glad) by using calm down skills.

First grade students are learning alternative ways to solve a problem while second graders are learning coping skills through playing bingo.

Third grade students will watch a video about stress and how we can blow our cork to learn ways to simmer down the pressure.

Fourth graders will learn about their social filter and why it’s important to keep thought bubble and talking bubbles separate.

Fifth graders will jump ahead of the school in learning about education and career choices linked to their interests. As each grade learns about different coping skills, parents can support their student by discussing ways they can practice these skills. Reminding students that coping skills are good for in and out the classroom. Taking deep breaths, going on a walk, writing in a journal are all things that can benefit everyone!

Miss Ortowski

Instrumental Music

Fourth Grade Exploratory finished the Woodwind unit this month. They should have brought their test home for you to look over. Our next unit is the String family and they will learn to play the Violin.

The band students are making good progress with the Spring Concert music they have received. Please continue to monitor and sign their practice charts. The Dulaney Festival is on Monday, May 6th for Band and Tuesday, May 7th for Strings. I will send more information as I receive it.

The other date to remember is Tuesday, June 6th which is our Spring Concert. This is the point of the year that I am really counting on all band students to be responsible. Quitting is not an option. Also students must bring their instruments on their lesson day. If there is a problem with their lesson time I can usually rearrange my schedule to work them in. If they are at school and don’t have their instrument it will affect their grade and may receive recess detention. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. You can also e-mail me at bdoak@. and please include a phone#. I will respond as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your support.

Mr. Doak

Gym Shorts

I have many exciting activities planned for the month of April. Please make sure students are dressed appropriately and wearing athletic shoes on their assigned gym days. As the weather gets warmer, we will be going outside.

Kindergarten and 1st Grades:

• Movement skills including bending, stretching and weight transfer, leaping, levels and speed

• Rhythmic movement skills

• Fundamental skills

2nd through 5th Grades:

• Manipulative skills using frisbees

• Volleyball skills and lead up activities

• Rhythmic movement skills

Welcome back Orioles baseball!

Mr. Wall

Box Tops for Education

Please send in any Box Tops from Betty Crocker or General Mills that have a box top with this appearance.

Each box top collected will earn Carroll Manor 10 cents. When our school accumulates enough Box Tops, we receive a check that can be used for any of our school’s needs. So, please have your family, friends, and neighbors collect for us. Box tops can be collected all year round, so use the collection sheets and give Carroll Manor a jump start reaching a new goal this year. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to cut their box tops and return them to school. Box Tops can be placed in the container outside the school office.

THIS PROGRAM NEVER ENDS. IT CONTINUES ALL YEAR, EVEN DURING THE SUMMER, KEEP SAVING!!

Papa John’s Pizza Day

Thank you for your continued support of Papa John’s Night at Carroll Manor. We had a successful pizza night in March, thanks to all who participated. The next Papa John’s pizza night for Carroll Manor will be Wednesday, April 17th.

Thanks for your participation in this worthwhile fundraiser for Carroll Manor Elementary School.

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