Weekly Bulletin

Issue No. 32
Week of June 1, 2015
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PATTERSON HIGH SCHOOL, #405

HOME OF THE CLIPPERS
Vance M. Benton, Principal
The heart is like a graden. It can grow compassion or fear,
resentment or love. What seeds will you plant there?
~Buddha

JUNE DISTRICT WIDE

DATES
High School Finals
Monday, June 8
Tuesday June 9
High School Finals
Make-Up
Wednesday, June 10
End of 4th Quarter
Monday, June 15
Last Day for Students!

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK

Monday, June 1, 2015 - HSA MAKE-UP/GOVT
Regular Bell Schedule
Community Meeting/Ms. Margot
Harris/Pattersons Unaccompanied Minor
Teens/Clipper Courtroom/ 9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Mindful Moment/10:08 a.m.
10:23 a.m
Last Faculty/Staff Meeting/Media
Center/3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 HSA MAKE-UP/BIO
Regular Bell Schedule
Mindful Moment/10:08 a.m.
10:23 a.m.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Regular Bell Schedule
Math Dept Mtg./Mr. Martin/9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Mindful Moment/10:08 a.m.
10:23 a.m.
Engineering Students Final Project
Presentation/ Ms. Varela/10:30 11:30;
12:30 1:15; 2:30 3:15/Room 107
Nepali boys Adjustment Group/Ms. Margot
Harris/1:30p.m. 2:09 p.m./Room 314
Biology Dept Mtg./ Mr. Callahan/
2:15 p.m./Room 328
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Regular Bell Schedule
Mindful Moment/10:08 a.m.
10:23 a.m.
Robotics Club/Ms. Ball, Room 107/3:45
5:00 p.m.
P-4-P/Ms. England/4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Friday, June 5, 2015
Regular Bell Schedule
Mindful Moment/10:08 a.m.
10:23 a.m.
Basket Bingo Fundraiser/Ms. Mahoney and
Ms. Hope/Cafeteria/5:00 p.m.

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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jeff Ward @ NFTE
Business Plan
Competition

From Mr. Benton:

10 Grade Awards Assembly

NFTE Baltimore has announced that Ms. Sharon Ball has been chosen the 2015
NFTE Baltimore Teacher of the Year.
(Stated from NFTE)
Ms. Ball enthusiasm and limitless energy has open new doors and opportunity for
NFTE students not only at Patterson but also around the City. Her vision and
commitment to ensuring her pre-engineering students develop a solid capstone project
that is viable and marketable makes her a visionary that NFTE Baltimore strives to
support and acknowledgment for her tireless efforts.
CONTRAGUATIONS MS. BALL!!
All staff; please do not allow students to leave your class without a pass, for any
reason . Your cooperation is crucial as we wind down our school-year.
Thank you to all of the cohort 2015 administrators, counselors, advisors and all those
who attended our 2015 Commencement. You all looked marvelous.
Shout out to Ms. Edwards and Ms. McIntosh on a wonderful awards program for
Cohort 2017!
All staff members are expected to attend our fund Faculty Meeting scheduled on
Monday, June 1st.
All staff, please be mindful that the last day of school for students is June 15th.
Everone is expected to conduct business as the professionals that you are.
Meaningful plans should be created and implemented up until the last day of school.

From Ms. Jonczak:

From Ms. Varela:

Since last semester, I have invited Patterson High School teachers to my PLTW introductory
engineering classes to evaluate the design process of creating a puzzle cube toy. I am very
happy to announce that there will be guests from an elementary school as well as corporate
partners joining us this semester.
Mr. Hopp's 2nd period class
painting a rain barrel for our
school garden.

The first all-girls engineering class at Patterson High School will be presenting their puzzle
cubes. Can you put their puzzles together in less than 2 minutes?
My Principles of Engineering classes will be presenting VEX machines to showcase
their coding skills.
In a nutshell:
What: Engineering Students' Final Project Presentations
When: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015
Times: 10:30am to 11:30am,
12:30pm to 1:15pm, and
2:30pm to 3:15pm
Where: Room 107

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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS cont

2nd Semester Exam Schedule (June 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th )
Exam Schedule for Grade 9 and ESOL
June 8th

June 9th

Testing

Testing

8:45 to 10:15
10:15 to 11:45
11:45 to 12:15
12:15 to 12:45

Class 1
Class 2
Lunch
Homeroom

8:45 to 10:15
10:15 to 11:45
11:45 to 12:15
12:15 to 12:45

Class 3
Class 4
Lunch
Homeroom

Regular Instruction

Regular Instruction

12:45 to 2:15
2:15 to 3:35

12:45 to 2:15
2:15 to 3:35

Class 3
Class 4

Class 1
Class 2

Exam Schedule for Grades 10 and 11

June 8th

June 9th

Testing

Testing

8:45 to 10:15
10:15 to 11:45
11:45 to 12:15
12:15 to 12:45

Class 1
Class 2
Homeroom
Lunch

8:45 to 10:15
10:15 to 11:45
11:45 to 12:15
12:15 to 12:45

Class 3
Class 4
Homeroom
Lunch

Regular Instruction

Regular Instruction

12:45 to 2:15
2:15 to 3:35

12:45 to 2:15
2:15 to 3:35

Class 3
Class 4

Class 1
Class 2

Wednesday , June 10th and 11th 2015 are make-up exams days. Teachers MUST be in their classrooms during
their regular schedule to administer make-up exams.

More Announcements

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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS cont

From Ms. Margot Harris:
Community Meeting in Clipper Court, June 1st, 9-10:30 a.m., to address issues surrounding Pattersons
unaccompanied minor teens. Please come with solutions and or resources.
Nepali Boys Adjustment Group, June 3rd 1:39-2:09 in Room 314
From Ms. Mahoney and Ms. Hope:
WHO:
WHAT:
WHERE:
WHEN:

Students, Staff, Family Members, Alumni & Community Members

BASKET BINGO FUNDRAISER
PATTERSON HIGH SCHOOL, Cafeteria
100 Kane Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015
5:00PM-8:00 P.M.
Tickets $10.00 - Admission Includes Two Bingo Boards
Contacts:
Michelle Mahoney/mamahoney@bcps.k12.md.us
Kelly Hope/khope01@bcps.k12.md.us 443.271.8066

From Ms. Ball:

Two Patterson High School students (Javon Gholston & Michael Heier) are trying to obtain a patent for the
engineering project they designed and created. They have met w/ both a Patent Lawyer and an Attorney at Law to
discuss the process. Since they are still high school students and are in the NFTE Business Club, as well as the
way, we have been quoted $1200 for the patent processing fee. The usual cost can be anywhere from $10,000 to
$25,000.
We have approached some of our business partners, and they can help, but not in the timely manner that we need (the
fee has to be paid before we leave for the school year). Okay, at this point, you know I am asking for money, right! :)
So, if you could please see it in your hearts to donate $1 dollar, we will probably make our goal. Thank you.
Pathway: Project Lead The Way Engineering
Students: Javon Gholston & Michael Heier
Project: The Solder Puncher
NOTE: The students have been asked to present their project idea/business plan to the school board on June 9th.
From the Mindful Moment Team: The Holistic Life Foundation, the organization that has brought us the Mindful
Moment was featured in the June edition of the Yoga journal. Please feel free to check it out. Copies of the article are
available in the Mindful Moment Room and the Main Office.
Shout out to Ms. O'Brien who returned from maternity leave shining with mindfulness. She transformed her class
overnight from talking and working through the Mindful Moment to one that respects the time and allows for students
to take part in the practice, by turning off the lights and participating in the Mindful Moment herself every day. We
thank you so much for your support Ms. O'Brien and we hope that you continue to be a shining example for your
students.
Huge thank you to Ms. Holter and her art class for the beautiful paintings displayed now in the Mindful Moment room
and the colorful Mindful Moment Supporter signs that she and her class created. Your contribution has made a
significant difference in the look and feel of our room. We greatly appreciate your continued partnership and support.

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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS cont

More from the Mindful Moment Team:
The Mindful Moment Team will end our year at Patterson on June 5th. On this day our team will be taking
Ambassadors who have qualified, to Ocean City for the day. Our last full day in the building will be June 4th. We have
enjoyed our year and have gained tremendously from our time here. We look forward to seeing you all in the Fall.
With all of the drama that has occurred in Baltimore these last few weeks it is time to turn to Mindfulness.
Mindfulness allows individuals to not get angry about the past or get anxious about the future, but to focus on the
present moment. Its time for the city to just pause and live in the now. Its time to take a deep breath and appreciate
every second that we have!
Be happy in the moment, that's enough. Each moment is all we need, not more. ~Mother Teresa

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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS cont

Senior Farewell

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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS cont

Senior Farewell

New York Trip

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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS cont

Ms. Hopes Class Activities

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REMINDERS

Patterson High School

100 Kane St.
Baltimore, MD 21224
PHONE:
(410) 396-9276
FAX:
(410) 633-0179

Dont forget to sign in every morning - even if you are late.

Dont forget to follow proper procedures when taking time off.
Dont forget to take your classroom attendance every day.
Dont forget - Lead Principals and ISTs, for documentation purposes, please submit to Ms.
Nancy Gallo, all meeting agendas and sign-in sheets. All clubs and organizations, please
submit to Ms. Nancy Gallo all flyers, notices, etc. on any programs held at or on behalf of
Patterson High School.
Dont forget to submit any room repairs to Mr. Ricardo Jordan.
Dont forget that volunteers are needed for various a school committees.

PATTERSON HIGH SCHOOLS MISSION

To be one of the top 500 schools in the nation!

SCHOOL #:
405

PATTERSON HIGH SCHOOLS VISION

Within our diverse community, every student will graduate ready to achieve in higher
education and compete in the global workforce.

Patterson High School Instructional Vision: To provide a rigorous instructional

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program in which students engage in project based learning where the teachers function as
facilitators to prepare students for higher education and the work force.

PATTERSON HIGH SCHOOLS CORE BELIEFS

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At Patterson High School we

Model professional habits.

Respect and value everyone equally.

Uphold high expectations for everyone.

Work hard and neither give nor accept excuses.

Exhibit pride in ourselves, our school, and our community.