GLOW UP!

There was plenty of literacy, lights, and laughs at Cross Country's recent literacy night. Students enjoyed a fun, interactive night to encourage literacy and met author Susan Muaddi Darraj, thanks to a partnership with the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

Next week is School Counselors Week. If you have a school counselor you'd like to shout out, or if you are celebrating your school counselor, let us know!

February is Black History Month, Career and Technology Education Month, and Gifted Education Month. If your school is doing anything to celebrate any of these, let us know!

City Schools' first-ever Pregnant and Parenting Student Resource Fair was a hit! The joyful Saturday morning was filled with guidance, giveaways, and LOVE. Read this Progress Report story for more.

 Last week's Winning Wednesday mistakenly attributed this story to a different school. The correct school is Furman L. Templeton.

Furman L. Templeton students that earned a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) reward got to attend a Cool Party, where they had sno-cones and made winter picture frames.

Armistead Gardens' kindergarteners have been hard at work designing a new art installation to welcome folks into their classroom! Everyone 'lent a hand' - including Principal Holbrook!

Lake Clifton’s Coach Herman “Tree” Harried celebrated a milestone of 500 wins this week, with the team's most recent victory! 

Mervo students recently visited UMBC as a part of an honor roll incentive. While on campus, students got the chance to watch a women's basketball game. It was a great opportunity for students to gain exposure to college and to campus life. As Principal Lawrence would say, everyone that attended had a "mervolous" day!

Students at The Crossroads School are learning how to snowboard with The Chill Foundation! They have showed amazing perseverance and courage learning something new. Students show respect for the mountain, the gear, the program, and the instructors - all while having a blast!

Johnston Square's music teacher, Stephen Jones, performed at the World Famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem, NY as a part of a celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Charm City Virtual students had the chance to get together in person for the Winter Meltdown. There were lots of resources for families, coats for the students, games, and classes on how to use Schoology. 

Hamilton's middle school students participated in Learning Undefeated's Breakout Box! This inquiry-based lab had students use new and prior learning about the human body to solve an escape room. Shoutout to Ms. Buls for offering this fun and engaging learning experience.

Maree G. Farring won a $10,000 grant from code.org to build a computer science program at the school - including purchasing things like drones and tablets. Check out WMAR's coverage.

Paca staff and students had a groovy day on Friday, when they showed their Paca pride by wearing tie dye for Spirit Day!

Bay-Brook's first grade teachers brought the Baltimore Museum of Industry's "Lights On" session to the school! Lights On teaches young learners how people communicate using light. They first learned about light communication, like the use of Morse Code, and then created a light communication device. 

The Russian Immersion Program at Baltimore International Academy organized a special event to recognize and learn all about Russian Christmas, which is typically celebrated on January 7.

Reginald F. Lewis students with an attendance rate of 90% or higher were invited to a special Breakfast Party Celebration with omelet stations!