Proud to be a Mustang …

Choosing Excellence in All That We Do

August 24, 2008

 

As I said in the Administrative Update on Friday, we are truly looking forward to the new school year.  My family and I must be ready … we got back in the school mode yesterday by heading to the Maryland Science Center … even ran into some Marriotts Ridge folks there.

 

When I reviewed Friday’s e School message, I realized that I had forgotten to mention one important thing … where are students to go in the building when they get here on Monday morning.  Students must remember to bring the schedules that were mailed home and report to the rooms listed next to their first period classes.  We do not have homerooms … we want to begin our regular schedule on the first day and therefore expect students to head to their first period classes upon arrival.  In First Period, students will receive new copies (on bright blue paper) of their schedules for the year with course names, room #s, and teachers’ names listed.  We will have staff members posted around the building to help with directions, making sure all students make it to the correct classes.  Students who do not have schedules with them on Monday for some reason just need to ask one of the staff members in the hallways for some help in locating their first period classes…. this will be my 18th opening day and I am always impressed by how our students always do a wonderful job of getting the year started on the right note.

 

For those of you who are returning, you will see many familiar faces around the school.  Joining the best staff in Howard County, we welcome the following new staff members … they are an excellent group!

 

                        Pattie Laun                   Science

                        Michelle Castillo           Science

                        Stephanie Doodigian     Science

                        Kelly Zilliox                  Math

                        Jocelyn Bocchino          Art

                        Britney Bell                   Career and Tech Ed

                        Jennifer Skahill              English/CTE

                        Fred Talentino              Physical Education/Health

                        Leah Myers                  Special Education

                        Eileen Reardon             Front Office Secretary

                        Heather Martone          Instructional Assistant

                        Ian Pope                      Instructional Assistant

                        Patricia Minor               Testing Assistant

                        Irma Brito                     Custodian

                        Elijah Abdullah             Custodian

                       

One final note … students are reminded that appropriate attire is expected.  Appropriate school gear does not include hats, sunglasses, tank tops, short shorts, etc … sorry … summer is coming to an end …

 

Set the alarm clocks now … the late bell rings at 7:25 tomorrow morning!

Pat Saunderson, James LeMon, Cara Moulds, Rosalie Bowen, and Gene Brown