Tag: Education
What Is This Thing Called Dyslexia
On Tuesday, May 21st from 7:00pm-8:30pm, The Summit School’s Founding Executive Director, Dr. Jane R. Snider, will present a fact-filled discussion on the history, diagnosis and defining differences, and plan of educational action for those with dyslexia. This free seminar will be held at South Bowie Branch Library located at 15301 Hall Road, Bowie, MD [...]
Bomb Threat At Old Mill High School
UPDATE: Police have arrested a suspect in this incident. From the Anne Arundel County Police Department: On May 16, 2013, at approximately 8:46 a.m. the School Resource Officer assigned to Old Mill High School received information from school officials that an individual posted information on social media indicating that he was planning to plant bombs [...]
National Juried Exhibition And Fundraiser At St. John’s Mitchell Gallery
The Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College will celebrate its recent accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums with its first national juried exhibition, “Less is More: Small Works in a Great Space,” on view from May 30 to June 19. A gala preview opening, where guests will have the first opportunity to purchase the [...]
Virtual Dementia Tours
To help family caregivers understand the physical and mental challenges of those with dementia, the National Family Caregiver Support Program at the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities has scheduled a Virtual Dementia Tours® Education Program on June 20, 2013 (6:30 p.m.) at the Arnold Senior Activity Center, 44 Church Road, Arnold, MD. [...]
“Watercolor: Bold & Beautiful” Solo Show For Bruce Handford
McBride Gallery, 215 Main Street, presents “Watercolors: Bold & Beautiful”, a solo show featuring Virginia watercolorist, Bruce Handford. The reception to meet Bruce Handford is Sunday, April 28th from 1 – 4pm. It is open to the public. The show continues to May19th. At 2:00pm on April 28th, Bruce will give a watercolor demonstration and [...]
Old Mill High School Teacher Under Investigation
Katie Snyder, a Social Studies teacher and track coach at Old Mill High School in Millersville, has been relieved of her duties and reassigned pending an investigation according to school officials. In a letter sent home this afternoon, Principal James Todd stated that the teacher’s leave would be indefinite and they were working to arrange long term [...]
Seeds 4 Success To Host Fundraiser
Seeds 4 Success, which began in 2007 as the Eastport Girls Club is an after-school tutoring program for elementary and middle school girls from public and subsidized housing in Annapolis, I Am A Reader is an after-school reading intervention program for second- and third- grade boys at Eastport Elementary School, and a Parent Challenge program [...]
Annapolis Triathlon Club & New Belgium Brewing Raise $3K For Chesapeake Bay Trust
On February 21, the Annapolis Triathlon Club and New Belgium Brewing hosted a Fat Chance Happy Hour at Sam’s on the Waterfront in Annapolis. This event, which included a chance to win a limited edition Fat Tire bike, raised $3,000 for the Chesapeake Bay Trust to support environmental education and restoration grant programs. Each year [...]
MSP Teaches Summit School 7th Graders About Drinking & Driving
Maryland Department of State Police Captain Robert G. Smolek, Commander of the Central Troop of the State Police Barracks, was invited to The Summit School on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 to talk to current seventh graders about standardized field sobriety tests. As part of the Life Science curriculum, Summit students are learning about Body Systems. [...]
Summer Classics At St. Johns
Recommended by Arthur Frommer as “among the finest summer vacations that you might ever enjoy,” Summer Classics at St. John’s College offers a distinctive experience. Participants gather in small, week-long seminars to read and discuss classic works of literature, science, history, and philosophy. The seminars are limited to 16 participants each and are led by [...]
You Can Tell It Is Spring When Croquet Is In The Air
St. John’s College welcomes the community to bring their picnic baskets, high spirits, and Gatsbyesque, vintage attire for the 31st annual St. John’s-U.S. Naval Academy croquet match. An Annapolis tradition, the family-friendly event will take place on the front lawn of St. John’s College on Saturday, April 20, at 1 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, [...]
Key School To Host Middle School Open House
The Key School will hold a Middle School Open House on Friday, March 1, 2013. Families interested in learning more about Key’s Middle School program for children in grades 5-8 are invited to attend. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., all visitors will have the opportunity to tour the campus, meet faculty and parents, and hear students discuss [...]
College Fair Scheduled For March 6th
Step right up to the College Fair at AACC! Get the knowledge for going to college from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Anne Arundel Community College. This free event allows students to explore higher education options, gather and compare data and visit with university representatives, all at one time. In one evening, [...]
Middle School Student Charged After Bringing Knife To School
On February 5, 2013, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the School Resource Officer assigned to Arundel Middle School located at 1179 Hammond Lane in Odenton, Maryland, was made aware by school officials that a male student was observed in possession of a knife inside of the school. The officer learned that the 12-year-old male student threatened a [...]
Wellness House Welcomes Carolyn Sonnen & A Sanctuary With Music
Wellness House of Annapolis in partnership with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra welcomes Carolyn Sonnen, Creating a Sanctuary with Music on February 9th from 9am to noon! Music and sounds are everywhere. Sometimes they are welcomed, and sometimes they are not. Some music seems to resonate with how we feel at a particular moment, while that same music may feel out [...]
Boiler Explosion At Bates Middle School
UPDATE: From Bob Mosier, spokesperson from the Anne Arundel County Public Schools, “Students will be dismissed at 11:30am from Bates Middle School. Parents wishing to pick up their children prior to 11:30am, should go to MD Hall.” Bus riders will be transported as usual, however they will be arriving home early as dismissal is now [...]
Chesapeake Bay Trust Partners With Groupon
The Chesapeake Bay Trust and Groupon Grassroots (http://grassroots.groupon.com), the philanthropic arm of Groupon, announce the launch of a local campaign to provide life changing, outdoor experiences for area students to teach them about their natural world outside of the classroom. The Teach Kids about Nature campaign will be available on the Washington, D.C. Groupon Grassroots website [...]
Glen Burnie High Student Dies Of Suspected Meningitis
A Glen Burnie High School junior has died from suspected bacterial meningitis. The school sent home a letter today advising parents of the death and stressing that it is not highly contagious with casual contact, but also warned parents of the symptoms of the disease. The school, in conjunction with the Anne Arundel County Department of Health, [...]
Two Adults, Child Critically Injured In Arnold Accident
Both parents of a 2-year old child were critically injured in a single vehicle accident last night at the intersection of MD Route 450 (Ritchie Hwy) and Waveland Road. Rescue crews were called to the scene shortly afte 7:00pm. All three victims were trapped in the car after rolling over and colliding with a tree. [...]
What Is This Thing Called Dyslexia?
On Thursday, November 8th from 7:00pm-8:30pm, The Summit School’s Founding Executive Director, Dr. Jane R. Snider, will present a fact-filled discussion on the history, diagnosis and defining differences, and plan of educational action for those with dyslexia. This free seminar will be held at theSeverna Park Community Center located at 623 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park, MD 21146. [...]
Chesapeake Bay Trust Accepting Applications For Awards
The Chesapeake Bay Trust is now accepting applications for its 2013 Annual Awards Program. This program honors students, teachers, individuals, communities, and organizations for their work to promote education, improve communities, and help restore the local rivers, streams, and other habitats of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Currently the Trust is soliciting applications and/or nominations for [...]
Adult Student Artists’ Work Highlighted In Exhibit
Works by noncredit adult art students and instructors are highlighted in “Inspired Art,” the 12th annual art exhibit hosted by Anne Arundel Community College’s School of Continuing and Professional Education from Oct.15-25, in the Pascal Performing Arts Center Gallery. Meet the artists at a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the gallery on [...]
