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A 2005 No Child Left Behind
Blue Ribbon Winner
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Sparks Sharks are Always Moving Forward! |
| Sparks Elementary School |
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A 2005 No Child Left Behind
Blue Ribbon Winner
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Sparks Sharks are Always Moving Forward! |
The following link is for the Accelerated Reader Book List.
Website: Our school website has many resources that are available for you and your child’s use. There is a link at the bottom of the page called links for parents which has many links to the resources at this Kiosk, as well as links for your child to use. This site also has the school handbook, Kindergarten Registration form, Some of the grade level newsletters (depends on the grade level), Sparks Newsletter, BCPS and School Calendar, and Lists of School Supplies. If there is anything that you think is missing from our website please feel free to contact Mr. Briscuso for consideration.
· Student Links
· Parent Links
· Handbook
· Kindergarten Registration
· Grade Level Newsletters
· Sparks Newsletter
· Calendar
· BCPS Calendar
· School Supplies
PTA Website: This is the website for our school there are many links and news that can be found there. Some examples can be found below.
· Current News
· Contact Information
· Direct Donation
· Meetings
· Spirit Wear
· Helpful Links
· Calendar
Hereford Recreation Council: The Hereford Recreation Council website is a great resource for you to find information about the many different sporting activities in our area.
· Links to Sports Offered in the Hereford Zone
· Condition of fields and field status
· Forms
· Contact Information
Internet Security: One of the greatest problems that is facing our world today is internet security for our children. There are links for you to help keep your child safe on the Internet and ways to talk about your child keeping safe
National PTA: The National PTA has many links for parents some of them are listed below.
· Health and Wellness
· Media and Technology
· Safety
· Student Achievement
· Bulletin Boards
Pearson Successnet Program: The Person Successnet Program is designed to go with the BCPS Math curriculum. There are many activities for you there including activities for you to do with your child as well as games for the students to play. Your child got there username and password at the beginning of the year including a letter sent to you. If you have any questions or if you need the login credentials again then please contact Mr. Briscuso and I send it to you through email or home with your child.
MSA Science Program Online Science Test: This marks the second year that MSA science test is being offered online. Your child will be taking this test in the month of April. At the elementary level we are not allowed to teach typing (currently). It would not hurt you to have your child start learning to type on your own.
Assess Trax: This is a secure program used by Baltimore County Public School Teachers for data collection and analysis of student progress. Educators post standardized test scores which may be accessed at the school and district level. Results are used to plan individualized instruction and drive professional development for teachers.
Library Media Services: The Library Media Services website is a great resource for you and your child. There are links to the BCPL Website, as well as many research tools for your child to use at all grade levels. These can be accessed from home.
http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/
Safari Montage: This is a great tool that is being used by teachers in BCPS schools to provide videos that support our curriculum. The videos are to support student learning in their classroom. Nearly every teacher at Sparks has the ability to watch these videos with there class. Examples of these include Bill Nigh the Science guy and videos books. More information about this program can be found at the Library Media Services Website or you could talk with Mrs. Sympson.
BCPS Website for Parents: There are many links for parents on this website. Many are listed below.
· Parent Resources
· Parent Support Services
· Tools
· Handbooks, Guides, and Policies
· Baltimore County Public Library
· Community Resources
Summer Programs that may be of interest to you. Please remember that these are suggestions and not endorsements.
Technology Fair Video: this presentation was created by Arapahoe High School in Colorado. This is a link to where you can get it.
http://thefischbowl.blogspot.com/2006/08/did-you-know.html
http://arapahoe.littletonpublicschools.net/
Internet Safety and Fair Use: This is Mrs. Caves Presentation from the Technology Fair on Internet Safety and Fair Use.
More are on the way.
This website was created by Daniel Briscuso
Sparks
is a Maryland Green School!!