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We're hosting a Youth Mental Health First Aid training series on March 22nd and 23rd. This is open to our staff and the community! Please visit this link if you'd like to attend: bit.ly/march-mental-health
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Reminder: our new masking optional policy begins tomorrow. This choice will be an individual/family matter and all decisions will be respected following our Core Value to "Embrace Differences" here in BCPS! #MovingForward
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The Hillview Test to Stay location will be temporarily closed beginning Friday, 2/25. Though we're not sure how long it will be closed, we will let you know when it is able to resume operation. Until then, anyone wishing to participate can do so at the MW location. #MovingForward
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Don't forget to "go red" tomorrow! #MovingForward
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Last month, when we asked the BES Kindergartners what they thought our Board Members did, they said things like, "It means you're bored", "They cut boards with saws", and "They help the schools". Friday, these Kindergartners saw the Board live in action! #MovingForward
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Don't forget: School is in session tomorrow as a make up snow day from January! See you tomorrow, students! #MovingForward
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POLICY UPDATE: Beginning Wednesday, February 23rd, BCPS will move to a masking optional policy. Please note: masks will still be required on buses and at the Area Technology Center due to federal mandates that remain in place.
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How many random acts of kindness have you completed this week? #MovingForwad #bcpsrandomactsofkindness #bcpsmakekindnessthenorm
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There will be a special-called meeting of the BCPS Board of Education tomorrow at 1:45 PM. Although we know this is short notice, we wanted to get the most up-to-date recommendation of our Medical Advisory Team in front of our Board Members as quickly as possible. #MovingForward
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With potentially severe weather on the way, it’s possible that our afternoon dismissal will be impacted. We appreciate your patience as we do everything we can to get our students home safely. #MovingForward
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Our BCHS HOSA students have challenged all BCPS staff and students to "go red" on Tuesday, February 22nd in honor of women's heart health. Are we up to the challenge, BCPS?! #MovingForward
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Congratulations to our District-Level Teachers of the Year: Gina Weber, Ashley Schell, and Dana Murphy! #MovingForward
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Be kind today and every day! Try these 7 quick and easy ways to be kind! #MovingForward #bcpsrandomactsofkindness #bcpsmakekindnessthenorm
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How are you showing kindness this week? Be sure to share using our kindness week hashtags: #bcpsrandomactsofkindness and #bcpsmakekindnessthenorm! #MovingForward
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Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, last week's Virtual Open House didn't go as planned. However, Mr. Darrell Vincent, ATC Principal, shared this video that covers all the topics that would have been presented that night. Check it out! https://youtu.be/4-AopdLg8gw
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It's National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! We want to say a huge "Thank you!" to our SROs for all they do to keep our schools and students safe each day! #MovingForward
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This week is Random Acts of Kindness Week! Check out the graphic here and make some plans to show kindness each day. #MovingForward
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Our principals love getting into classrooms to work with and mentor our students, and we love our principals! #MovingForward
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Some of our middle schools are partnering with GE Appliances to begin projects that will help give students a sneak peak into practical engineering before they choose their high school pathways. We can't wait to see what they design and build! #MovingForward
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It's Educator Appreciation Month! Here in BCPS every single individual, regardless of their position or title, plays a role in educating our students. We're so thankful for all of our educators! #MovingForward
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