Bowie High School
PTSA

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1999-2000 PTSA Officers

President: Brenda Thoman -- (301) 262-3996
Vice President: Lauren Jacob (student) -- (301) 805-1628
Secretary: Crystal Thomas -- (301) 464-8598
Treasurer: Mary Nusser -- (301) 805-9566

President: Bryan McReynolds
Vice President: Rosemary Benedetti
Vice President: Glendora Black
Vice President: Gwendolyn Ford
Vice President: Bruce Gibson
Vice President: Stephen Lynn
Treasurer: Lottye Cornell
Secretary: Debbie Gilliard

Announcements

Virtual Conference -- May 22 to June 2 -- The Right of America's Children: Recruiting and Retaining Quality Public School Teachers

http://www.nea.org/btvc
You are invited to join this virtual conference. Register for this FREE event at: http://www.nea.org/recruit Engage in dialogue around what it takes to attract, train, and support the highly qualified and diverse workforce our public schools need. Co-sponsored and co-produced by:

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA)
Council of the Great City Colleges of Education (CGCCE)
The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS)
National Commission on Teaching and America's Future (NCTAF)
National Education Association (NEA)
National Institute for Community Innovation (NICI)

For information: contact Segun Eubanks, NEA, at seubanks@nea.org or (202) 822-7339.

Community input for new BHS principal

Let the school system know what you want in the next principal of our high school ASAP. The new principal is scheduled to start on July 1, so the decision will have to be made soon. Email Ms. Judith Miller (Human Resources Director) or Mr. Frank Rishel (Assistant Superintendent) with the qualities you want in the person who fills this very important position. Some examples:

Experience as a high school teacher or principal
Mentored under a good high school principal
Comes from outside the system OR is familiar with the system
Will bring up the academic standards of the school: improve the Advanced Placement program, start an International Baccalaureate program, etc.
Truly wants parent input and real parent involvement -- not just desk duty and monetary donations

BRAVA update

Bovis notified Hugh Reams, BRAVA Board Member, that bids for the revised phasing plan will be advertised beginning May 20, with a bid opening date of June 13, 2000. Construction start is still planned for mid July.

Online petition

There is an online petition to oppose public monies being given to schools that are not public. Check it out: http://www.mdpublicschools.com

Volunteer needed

The Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce is seeking a reliable office volunteer one day a week or so, after school. Learn office skills, help plan events, and become familiar with the local businesses in our community. Community service hours available. Please contact the new Executive Director Teri Murphy at 301-262-0920.

Mentor A Child

Contact Sarah Johnson, 301-883-5304

One Maryland Program

In the Post "Extra" for Feb. 2, 2000 was an article that Prince George's County has been added to Speaker Casper Taylor's bill called the "One Maryland Program" to add just over $6 million to "distressed school systems." Originally, only Baltimore ($6M), Allegheny, Caroline, Dorchester, Garrett, Somerset and Worcester counties ($1M each) were considered for extra monies. Here's the link to this story: http://washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/WPlate/2000-02/02/022l-020200-idx.html The Governor still has to put it in his budget and the Assembly has to pass it. If passed, would be added to the fiscal year beginning in July. Please email your support for this bill to the Governor at governor@gov.state.md.us

High school graduation exam?

The Feb. 2, 2000 Washington Post's Extra for Prince George's County reports a prototype of the state's high school graduation exam is now available on the web. Look for the sample exam at http://www.mdk12.org/mspp/high_school/structure/index.html. This article states: "The idea is that students will take the exams at the end of their courses, and if they fail they will get additional help during the school year and the summer to help half of Maryland students may fail the exams the first time, according to the State Department of Education. Across the country, education reformers are watching closely to see how parents will respond when students start taking - and failing - those exams. They wonder whether parents will be so upset that they will demand a relaxing of standards; current 8th graders will take this exam; current 7th graders will be required to pass this exam in order to graduate from high school; during this session, the General Assembly will consider whether to help fund summer schools.

Scholarship information

Long & Foster has established a $60,000 scholarship program for area high school seniors who are planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university. Students are encourage to apply to the realty company's program which will award $1,000 to 60 recipients. Eligibility requirements include demonstrating financial need and a grade point average of 3.0. Applications are available at the Long & Foster office at 14405 Laurel Place, Laurel. For more information, call 410-792-2651.

BG&A: The staff and clients of Bormel, Grice & Associates have established a scholarship fund, which will be administered by the Baltimore-Washington Corridor Chamber Foundation. The annual $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an area high school senior who plans to pursue a business-related degree. For more information, call 301-725-4000.

Attention Bowie High Alumni

It's reunion planning time! If you or someone you know were in these classes, please contact these committees. Remember, committees change, and they often do not have current address information.

Class of 1970 bowiealumni@erols.com
Class of 1975 Janet Magaw Schrom 301-464-2509
Class of 1980 Leslie Horsewood Aiello aiello@avilar.com
Class of 1985 bowiealumni@erols.com
Class of 1990 bowiealumni@erols.com
Class of 1994 bowie94reunion@aol.com
Class of 1995 bowiealumni@erols.com 301-464-1906

The power of getting involved

12/8/99 article from the Washington Post

We are not alone

12/9/99 Journal article on shortages at Laurel High School.

Come to the PTSA meetings

What items would you like to discuss? What questions do you have? Bring you ideas to improve BHS to our meetings and we will review and present them to BHS staff.

Calling for volunteers

Parents and community volunteers: Your help at the welcome desk, walking the halls, or just offering directions is needed, starting at 7:15 am. Even 1/2 hour is appreciated. Contact Roxanne Calloway at rcalloway@mnwlaw.net for more information.

School Board Meetings

All are on Thursdays at 7:05 pm at:

PG County Board of Education Sasscer Administration Building
14201 School Lane - Room 121
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Office: (301) 952-6115 Fax: (301) 952-6114

Sept. 9 and 30
Oct. 14 and 28
Nov. 11
Dec. 6 and 16
Jan. 13 and 27
Feb. 10 and 24
Mar. 16 and 30
Apr. 13 and 27
May 11 and 25
Jun. 8 and 22

Anyone wishing to speak to the board regarding an agenda item should call 301-952-6711. Speakers will have 2 minutes.

The school board also hosts four awards nights throughout the year, honoring outstanding students, employees, and community volunteers. These are scheduled for Dec. 20, Mar. 20, May 22, and Jun. 7. All awards nights are held at the Sasscer building and begin at 6:30 pm.

Important Links