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2008)
(December 19, 2008)
(January
6, 2009)
(January
6, 2009)
(January 7 & January
9)
(deadline February 27, 2009)
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On December 2, 2008, the Board of Education will meet
from 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the Carver
Educational Services Center with student leaders from
secondary schools and the executive boards of the Montgomery
County Regional Student Government Association (MCR
SGA) and Montgomery County Junior Councils (MCJC). The
Montgomery County Public Schools executive staff also
will be in attendance. This meeting is an opportunity
for students to have an open dialogue with members of
the Board of Education.
Three to six student leaders from each middle and high
school are invited to represent their school at this
meeting. These students should be able to represent
and share the views of their school’s diverse group
of students.
Students must apply to the student government association
(SGA) advisor at their school. The SGA advisor will
email the number of students attending from their school
by noon on December 2, 2008 to Karen_L_Crawford@mcpsmd.org.
General questions including the names of SGA advisors
and his/her contact information should be referred to
Karen_L_Crawford@mcpsmd.org.
It is now time to select nominees for the Governor's
consideration for the next Student Member of the State
Board of Education. Each public high school in Maryland
is invited to nominate one student for this position.
The student nominee must be regularly enrolled in a
public high school, in good standing, and a junior or
senior as of July 1, 2009. Schools will consider their
most capable sophomore or junior who could ably serve
in this position. The student appointed by the Governor
will serve a one-year term on the State Board, July
1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.
The Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC)
has mailed a packet to all high schools in Montgomery
County. Interested students should check with their
school SGA advisor or principal. The school nominee
will need to prepare an application packet which includes
a resume, essay responses, and four letters of recommendation
(one from the principal, one from a teacher, one from
a student council or student activity advisor, and one
from a community leader). The School Nomination Form
must be received by MASC on or before December 4, 2008
and the completed student application must be postmarked
by December 10, 2008.
Additional information is posted at www.mdstudentcouncils.com.
Questions may be referred to Mrs. Karen L. Crawford,
MCPS Student Affairs Coordinator (Karen_L_Crawford@mcpsmd.org)
or Mr. Robert A. Murphy, Executive Director, MASC (rmurphy@msde.state.md.us).
The Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association
(MCR SGA is seeking high school students to serve on
their Taskforce on Race and Social Issues. The taskforce
meets for discussion throughout the year from 5:00-6:30
p.m. in the cafeteria at Carver Educational Services
Center (CESC 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville 20850).
Meeting dates are December 8, January 8, February 5,
March 9, April 2, and May 7. The taskforce is also planning
an all-day study circle on Monday, January 26, 2009.
Interested students may contact the MCR SGA president
at Brittney_Johnson@mcpsmd.org
MCPS is seeking two 10th or 11th grade students to serve
on the newly developing HSA Implementation Team. The
teach is charged with:
• Answering questions about the HSA consistently
and in a timely manner
• Monitoring and archiving changes in graduation
requirements
• Communicating HSA information to all stakeholders
Meetings will be in the late afternoon or early evening
at Carver Educational Services Center (CESC 850 Hungerford
Drive, Rockville, 20850). Student service learning hours
are applicable.
Qualified students interested in serving should send
an email to Karen_L_Crawford@mcpsmd.org on or before
December 19, 2008. Please include the following in your
email:
Subject Line: HSA Implementation Team
Name
Home Address
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email
School
Grade in School
A brief statement of interest and dedication to attendance
at team meetings.
Specific questions about the HAS Implementation Team
should be referred to Mr. Vic Caroscio, Acting Coordinator,
Bridge Plan for Academic Validation, Montgomery County
Public Schools (301-294-0261 or Victor_B_Caroscio@mcpsmd.org).
Current sophomores or juniors interested in the position
of Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for
Montgomery County Public Schools should attend an informational
meeting from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January
6, 2009 in the Board room (room 114) at Carver Educational
Services Center (CESC 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville,
20850).
Current and past SMOBs will be present to talk to students
about the responsibilities and time commitment of the
position. Applications will be available at the meeting.
Refer questions to Karen_L_Crawford@mcpsmd.org
The SMOB Advisory Committee meets periodically to discuss
student issues before the Board of Education and/or
general student concerns. On occasion, the group is
asked to give feedback to offices and departments in
central office concerning curriculum, displays, guidelines,
etc.
Quratul-Ann Malik, the current student Board member
is seeking at least one student from every high school
and interested middle school students to serve on this
committee. Interested students should contact Ms. Malik
at Quratul-Ann_Malik@mcpsmd.org and give her your name,
address, phone, email, school, grade in school for 2008-2009,
and a statement of interest and commitment.
Meetings for 2008-2009 are scheduled to meet at Carver
Educational Service Center (850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville,
20850) in the Board Room or Board Conference Room from
7:00-8:30pm on:
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
There are many opportunities for your school to be recognized
this year. Please consider applying to give your principal,
advisor, or SGA recognition for their dedication and
commitment to student leadership.
See the specific awards and details for high schools
at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/studentaffairs/sga/mcr/awards.shtm
See the specific awards and details for middle schools
at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/studentaffairs/sga/mcjc/awards.shtm
Refer questions to Karen_L_Crawford@mcpsmd.org
- The Departments of Transportation
and Communications are pleased to announce a video contest
as part of this year’s rollout of the Ride By The
Rules (RBTR) Campaign. This contest, open to elementary,
middle and high school students, engages students with
a creative activity while they learn more about bus
safety and etiquette. Winning video contest submissions
will be used to promote our Ride By The Rules campaign.
The flyer (download)
explains the contest and prizes, which includes free
MCPS bus transportation for a field trip.
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(Student Member of the Board of Education's Advisory
Committee)
Sponsored by the Montgomery County
Public Schools, this committee (created by the 26th
Student Member of the Board of Education, Sagar Sanghvi)
meets periodically to discuss student issues before
the Board of Education and/or general student concerns.
On occasion, the group is asked to give feedback to
offices and departments in central office concerning
curriculum, displays, guidelines, etc.
Quratul-Ann Malik, the 31st student
Board member is continuing this committee. She is seeking
at least one student from every high school and interested
middle school students to serve on this committee. Interested
students should contact Ms. Malik at 301-840-3730 or
Quratul-Ann_Malik@mcpsmd.org and give her your name,
address, phone, email, school, grade in school for 2008-2009,
and a statement of interest, commitment, and qualifications.
Meetings for 2008-2009 are scheduled
to meet at Carver Educational Service Center (850 Hungerford
Drive, Rockville, 20850) in the Board Room or Board
Conference Room from 7:00-8:30pm on:
Monday, November 10, 2008
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Other meetings may be scheduled as
needed.
Middle and high school students are needed to
serve on the Special Elections Committee. This committee
handles the logistical details for running the election
of the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB),
a public official!to download an informational flyer or
go to the Special Elections
Web page.
The
Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association
(MCR SGA is seeking high school students to serve on
their Taskforce on Race and Social Issues. The taskforce
meets for discussion throughout the year from 5:00-6:30
p.m. in the cafeteria at Carver Educational Services
Center (CESC 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville 20850).
Meeting dates are December 8, January 8, February 5,
March 9, April 2, and May 7. The taskforce is also planning
an all-day study circle on Monday, January 26, 2009.
Interested students may contact the MCR SGA president
at Brittney_Johnson@mcpsmd.org
This
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Maryland Youth Action Corps - (visit
their web
site) For more information on MYAC, contact Teresa
Garcia of the GOSV at 410.767.6338 or tgarcia@gosv.state.md.us
The Challenge: Seeing young men
and women as valuable, energetic resources, both in
direct service and leadership in the community, MYAC
(the Maryland Youth Action Corps) was launched in 1995
as a pilot program of the Maryland Governor's Office
on Service and Volunteerism. The intention was to provide
a place for youth to advocate for youth concerns, develop
a membership and involve youth in service and leadership
throughout Maryland.
Recent Developments: The students,
mentors and staff have been growing in number since
1995. They have been working to form a stronger and
larger group of youth who are taking leadership roles
and doing service projects across the State. Because
of this growth from a committee to a body of youth,
adults, and Volunteer Centers, it is now proposed for
MYAC to be renamed "Maryland's YouthActionCorps". This
change follows one of the ideas proposed in the "Call
to Action" drafted by the Youth Commissioners at their
August 2001 meeting in Washington, DC.
Youth Action Corps Mission Statement:
The mission of Maryland's YouthActionCorps is to:
- Create direct service opportunities,
- Promote leadership opportunities
and training, and
- Support a forum for contact with
other youth and adult mentors.
Gaining Momentum in Growth and Vision:
To achieve this goal of promoting youth service and
leadership in Maryland, the GOSV is working with the
growing number of volunteer centers across the State
to engage Youth Action Corps members in service and
leadership in their local communities.
Benefits of Membership - As a member,
you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide direct service in your
community.
- Serve on one or more YAC project
teams of your choice, helping to plan the year's events.
- Hold and advocate for youth leadership
roles in your community organizations.
- Attend a Youth Action Corps retreat
to plan activities for your chapter.
- Host a Ravens football game with
other members and youth volunteers.
- Learn about and coordinate with
AmeriCorps programs and the "Maryland's Promise" goals.
- Evaluate proposals and award the
Maryland Youth Leadership Grant for youth designed
projects.
- Have the chance to meet with other
YAC members in your community and around Maryland.
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What is Teen Court? -Teen Court
is an year-round program that offers teenage offenders
an important second chance - a chance to learn from
their mistakes without the high cost of a criminal record.
Teen Court is a justice program run by teens for teens.
Juveniles aged 12 through 17 who have committed a nonviolent
minor crime appear before a jury of their peers. Teen
Court is offered as a voluntary, positive experience
to divert teen offenders away from a pattern of criminal
behavior. Cases hear in Teen Court involve crimes such
as shoplifting, disorderly conduct, destruction of property
and possession of alcohol. The offender must admit guilt
since this is a disposition hearing to determine consequences.
Who Participates and What is the
Process? - In Teen Court, volunteer teens perform the
roles of the prosecuting and defense attorneys, bailiff,
clerk, and jury. The judge is the only adult directly
involved in the court proceedings. Cases are referred
to Teen Court by the Montgomery County Police Department
and the State of Maryland Department of Juvenile Justice.
The case is presented to the teen jury for determining
consequences for the offender. After careful consideration
of the facts, the jury decides upon a constructive sentence
which will include a minimum number of community service
hours as well as service on other teen juries. Also,
there might be educational programs, essays, and/or
apology letters. There is a graduated set of guidelines
designed for various offense levels. The offender will
be allowed up to sixty days to complete the program.
When this is accomplished, the charges will be dismissed.
Failure to comply with the sanctions within the allotted
time will result in notification to the referring agency
and possible court action.
Who Can Volunteer? - Teen Court
is seeking Montgomery County students in grades 9-12.
Teen Court is generally held bimonthly on Wednesday
evenings from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Benefits in volunteering:
- Learn valuable skills including
public speaking, logical thinking and the operation
of the judicial system
- Earn Student Service Learning
hours
Where is Teen Court Held? - Teen
court meets on Wednesday evenings in the Circuit Court
Building, The Judicial Center, 50 Maryland Avenue, 4th
Floor Jury Lounge, Rockville, Maryland 20850
Who Oversees Teen Court? - Teen
Court is a community partnership administered by the
Montgomery county State's Attorney's Office and supervised
by a Coordinator who manages and directs the overall
activities of the Court. An Advisory Board (comprised
of representatives from the judiciary, Montgomery County
Public Schools, private bar, State's Attorney's Office,
Montgomery County Police Department, State of Maryland
Department of Juvenile Justice, and student representatives)
assists in planning and executing the Court's purpose.
Questions? - Questions regarding
Teen Court should be directed to Georgene DeBord, Coordinator,
at 240-777-7344 or Georgine.DeBord@montgomerycountymd.gov
(www.communityprosecution.org)
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