Dear Parents,

Happy (almost) April!!!  Spring has arrived!!  Our first letter to our
graduating seniors and their parents is in the mail.  We will have a
busy few months before they walk across the stage.  Please call
Guidance if you have questions or concerns.

As the weather changes it seems to influence our students' decision
making.  Please remind them to think before they act.  Each year we
hear about students involved in incidents in the community, car
accidents and skipping school all caused by poor decision making. Each
of these types of decisions can have negative consequences.  Let's
work together to make our end of the year a success.

We would like to welcome Ms. Jen Larsen, a new intern here in the
Music Department.  Jen comes to us from Towson University.  We're glad
to have you with us!

The following information is being provided to help keep you informed.
 Have a great week.

·        Special Recognition


Congratulations Coach Lauer!!  Howard County Coach of the Year for
Indoor Track!!

Congratulations to all of the students inducted into the NHS!!

·         Talent Show

River Hill High School Presents its Annual Talent Show!
Come out and see the students of River Hill High School show off their
talent.  You won't want to miss these amazing acts!
   When: April 17, 2008 at 7pm
&nb sp;  Where: RHHS Auditorium
   Cost: $5 in advance or $7 at the door
For more information and tickets, please contact Stephanie Wallace at
410-313-7120.

·         Math and Related Sciences (MARS) Camp


Deadlin e: April 20, 200 8 The Math and Related Sciences (MARS) Camp
is a two-week residential, summer enrichment program for high school
and middle school students. Sponsored and financially supported by The
National Security Agency, it is held at the University of Maryland
Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, MD. MARS provides an array of courses
aimed at engaging students in mathematical and scientific problem
solving using various innovative techniques. This summer the high
school session of MARS camp will be held from June 29 to July 12. The
middle school session will be held from July 20 to August 2. The cost
to attend MARS camp is $675, which covers tuition, room, and board for
the two weeks of learning and fun. A limited number of scholarships
may be available for qualified students in need of financial support.
A student flier and a copy of the MARS application are attached. Feel
free to make as many copies as your school needs, or download more
applications and further information about the camp from the camp
website - www.umes.edu/MARS/ Additional information can also be
obtained by emailing mepp@nsa.gov

·         Mentorship Program Benefit Bingo
Vera Bradley Bingo through the Gifted and Talented Mentorship Program
will feature two interesting presentations and twenty games with great
Vera Bradley prizes.  April 1st in the River Hill High School
cafeteria, $14 for adults and $12 for students.  All profits will
benefit Sports Gift, an organization that helps schools in third world
countries form after school activities for the children.

·         Guidance Update


Congressional Page Program.
The Congressional Page Program was created to give high school
students an opportunity to work for the U.S. House of Representatives
and learn about the legislative process.  Page duties include
delivering correspondence, answering telephones in the Members'
Cloakroom, and preparing the House Floor for sessions.  A rotation
system is practiced so that every Page has an opportunity to
experience the various areas of Congressional service.  Furthermore,
pages are compensated for their services and room and board is
provided in the Page Residence Hall.

This year, Congressman Cummings is able to nominate a Congressional
Page for the summer session which begins on June 8, 2008 and ends on
June 28, 2008.  Qualified applicants need to be at least sixteen years
of age prior to the start of the program and must be a junior in high
school, must be a citizen of the United States and must have a 3.0 GPA
in their major subjects.  The deadline for applicants is April 4,
2008.  Applicants should send a brief lett er of interest, a resume
and two letters of support to the address below for consideration.
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings
Attn: Mr. Vernon Simms
1010 Park Avenue, Suite 105
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

I hope that your students are able to take advantage of this unique
program.   If you have any questions, please contact my Chief of
Staff, Mr. Vernon Simms at (410) 685-9199.


Howard County Police Foundation Scholarship
The Howard County Police Foundation is sponsoring the Seventh Annual
Scholarship Award Program for Howard County high school graduation
seniors.  One scholarship will be awarded to the son/daughter of their
guardian/parent of a Howard County Police Department Employee (active,
retired or medically disabled, or son/daughter of a surviving spouse
of an employee of the Department) and one Scholarship will be awarded
to a Howard County Student at-large.  Each Scholarship will be in the
amount of $1,000.  Eligible students are encouraged to apply.  There
are no limitations as to the number of entrants or winners that can
come from any school.  The following criterion has been established by
the Scholarship Committee: Minimum 3.0 GPA, involvement in at least
one extra curricular activity per year, Commitment to his/her school
and communit y beyond the classroom and athletic activities. Each
applicant is permitted to submit five testimonials which may include,
but are not limited to, letters from teachers, coaches, employees,
community leaders, and newspaper articles (one article equals one
testimonial).  If more than five testimonials are submitted, only the
first five will be reviewed  by the selection committee.  No videos or
electronic media will be accepted as a testimonial. Applications must
be received by noon on May 2, 2008.  Applications are available in the
guidance office.

Military Academy Night
Howard High School Auditorium
April 3
7-9 pm

Career Night at AHS:  Tuesday, April 1st from 7:00 – 9:00
Don't let another Tuesday slip by with nothing to do.  Come join us at
our 2nd annual PTSA sponsored Career Night on Tuesday, April 1st from
7:00 – 9:00 in the Atholton High School Auditorium.  We have speakers
from various professions, such as medical, legal, higher education,
journalism, and many types of engineering as well as an interactive
presentation by HCC's Counseling and Career Services and a
presentation by the Guidance office.  Career Night is also an
excellent opportunity to tie your student's interests to the college
selection process by allowing your child to explore possible areas of
interest and various occupations.&nbs p; Come speak with our
presenters and learn more about what types of college courses are
helpful and/or required.  Please note College Night will be held on
Thursday, April 3rd.