UPCOMING EVENTS:

Changes to 2020-2021 Academic Calendar

In preparation for HCPSS’ phased transition to a hybrid model of in-person and concurrent learning, the Howard County Board of Education approved changes to the 2020-2021 academic year calendar. February 25-26 are now 3-hour early dismissal days for students at all levels. Learn more.

 

Spring/Hybrid Model

Please take some time to review the Bridge to Normalized Instruction document that shares information about the Spring/Hybrid Model. We will share more information in the coming weeks such as: the dates of when students will return, the days of the week, etc. However, we wanted to share this information that has been shared centrally last Friday. 

In addition, here is the link to the FAQs from HCPSS.

 

School Start Times and Student Schedules to Change March 1

Effective Monday, March 1, all school start times will be adjusted to begin 20 minutes later than pre-COVID times. Students will not change courses/subjects during the third quarter (Feb. 1-April 14); however, class times and lengths will change. The Patapsco Middle new start time is 8:25 AM - 3:10 PM for students who attend virtually and in-person.

Prior to the schedule shift on March 1, Patapsco Middle will share the grade level and/or school schedule with general start and end times. Your child’s teacher(s) will share the specific times that your child will need to join with Google Meet for the synchronous instruction.

 

Students of the Month for January

Congratulations to the following Knights who have been nominated by our staff to be the January Students of the Month. They have exhibited being Resilient, Responsible, and/or Respectful!

  Student of the Month January 2021.pdf

 

Interested in working with students at Patapsco Middle School or know someone who is?

Classroom monitor position 

• This position would begin on March 1st  

• The hours would be 8:25am - 3:10pm (M,T,W,TH,F) and 8:25 - 11:30am on Wednesdays 

• The pay rate is $14.25/hour.
   

Close adult support to support our students who receive Special Education services.

• For this position, you would apply through an outside agency that staffs these positions in our schools. 

• The position is for 6-hours each day. 

• We also frequently need subs for this role, as well.

If you are interested in any of these positions, please email Andrea Harmon at andrea_harmon@hcpss.org to schedule an interview. 410-313-2848.

Thank you!

 

COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Rising 7th and Rising 8th Grade Parents/Guardians

The registration window for the 2021-2022 school year is open until February 15th. 

Please make sure to sit down with your student to review course options and selections. 

Do you have questions? Please see the PMS FAQ 2021-2022, located here and on Canvas, under the Student Services, MS Registration Resource Page.

 

For questions regarding scheduling, please contact our school counselors:

Kendra Lee (A-L): Kendra_Lee@hcpss.org 

Morgan Kempthorn (M-Z): Morgan_Kempthorn@hcpss.org

 

Patapsco Middle School PTA 

Save the date for Patapsco Middle School PTA’s next restaurant night.

Please help support Patapsco Middle by visiting Kelsey's Restaurant & Irish Pub

Where: Kelsey's Restaurant & Irish Pub, 8480 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043

When: Tuesday, March 2nd for lunch or dinner, dine-in or to-go!

The best part is, you don't need a flyer or to worry about telling your server that you are there to support the PMS PTA, because 10% of all sales on that day will come back to the PTA. So please spread the word to your family and friends in the community to help support the school!

If you choose to order to-go, you can order online at https://kelseyspub.alohaorderonline.com/ or call ahead at 410-418-9076.

Thanks so much, and hope to "see" you there!

 

Knightly Newsletters

All previous newsletters are posted under News at http://pms.hcpss.org/ 

 

Community Notices:

Please visit the Community News and Programs page at http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/ for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations.