Sunday, September 2, 2012
From the speeders to the speed camera vandals, Maryland drivers made headlines this week.
Derailment Cost $2.2 Million, Says CSX A complete report could take an entire year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Main Street Bustling After Train Derailment Shoppers came out to support local businesses after a week marred by tragedy. Speed Camera Vandal Apologizes, Pleads Guilty Bruce May said what he did was "very, very stupid." Columbia's Brown Shedding Stigma, May Start for Titans Wilde Lake High School grad Zach Brown may be given a starting opportunity at linebacker with the Tennessee Titans. Columbia Car Dealer Sentenced in Fraud Scheme A used car dealer used money he obtained illegally to pay for vacations, clothing, dining and entertainment, officials said. Baltimore/DC: Worst Drivers in America Find out …
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Howard County Executive Ken Ulman made an appearance with other local leaders for the first day of school.
Howard County Executive Ken Ulman was making some noise for the first day of school–literally. As Ulman made his way around several schools in the county, he banged on some hand drums with one group of students, as Senator Ben Cardin, Superintendent Renee Foose and County Councilman Calvin Ball watched on. For news and events in Savage, sign up for the Savage-Guilford Patch newsletter.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Plenty of nervous smiles and shiny shoes walked to school for the first day.
Today is the first day of school for students in Howard County Public Schools, which means new shoes are strapped, pencils are sharpened and tears were shed–by nervous kids and reminiscent parents. Monday morning was in the mid-70s, so plenty of kids and parents walked to school for the first day. Nonetheless, traffic still got hectic in some spots. Have a picture from the first day of school? Add it by pressing the green button below the photo gallery or email your photo to Brian Hooks at brian.hooks@patch.com "The chaos is crazy," said Jonathan Davis, principal of Bollman Bridge Elementary School, who spent much of the morning balancing hand shakes and directing traffic, as cars backed up in both directions for nearly a mile along Savage…
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Tips for parents and residents gearing up for the first day.
Howard County public schools start Monday, Aug. 27, and that means everyone in the community needs to be prepared. Here are some tips for getting back into the swing of the school year. TRAFFIC "We expect all of the school zones to be busy," said Sherry Llewellyn, spokeswoman for the Howard County Police Department (HCPD). "Drivers should drive slowly and re-accustom themselves to the traffic patterns that exist during the school year," added Llewellyn. For the first two weeks of school, HCPD will be out enforcing speed limits and seatbelt use. Two speed camera vans will move daily to school zones around the county. SCHOOL BUSES Not sure when to stop if there's a school bus nearby? Yellow lights mean slow down and prepare to stop. Red …
The kids could get wet on their return to school today.
Weather: Today will scattered thunderstorms with a 30 percent chance of rain, a high of 88 and a low of 71, according to the Weather Channel. Events: It’s the first day of school in Howard County .Have a child going to kindergarten? Check out our story from last year about one Columbia boy’s experience going to kindergarten for the first time. And check here for a must-know list for the first day of the school year. Did You Know? According to FamilyEducation.com, President Lyndon B. Johnson would have been 104 years old today. Do you know of other events around the Savage area? You can post them to the community calendar all on your own! News You May Have Missed: America Loses A 'Reluctant Hero' — Neil Armstrong, 1930-2012 Hundreds Turn …
Friday, August 24, 2012
Howard County Police will focus on traffic safety around school zones for the first couple weeks of the school year.
Students return to school on Monday, and Howard County Police will be increasing their presence around schools for the first couple weeks of the school year, according to a department press release. Officers will target drivers speeding in school zones, enforce seat belt laws and trail school buses to make sure vehicles stop when the red lights are flashing during a drop off–-a violation that can earn drivers a $570 fine. "We hope that police presence around the schools will send a message to drivers to slow down," said Police Chief William McMahon in a statement. "Students throughout the region will be walking and driving to and from school and we want to make sure every one of them arrives safely." In addition to increased patrols around…
Cinco de Mayo is not the day of Mexican Independence, as some believe.
Weather: Today will be partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain, a high of 88 and a low of 68, according to the Weather Channel. Events: The Bethel Assembly of God is sponsoring a Community Yard Sale this Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Bethel Christian Academy. Spaces for sellers are available for $10. Did You Know? According to FamilyEducation.com, on this day in 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain. Here's a map quiz about Mexico for the kids. It’s the first day of school in Howard County Monday. Have a child going to kindergarten? Check out our story from last year about one Columbia boy’s experience going to kindergarten for the first time. Do you know of other events around the Savage area? You can …
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
New school opens; longer school days on tap for middle school students.
The Prince George's County Public School system opened its doors Monday to more than 123,000 students--plus a new school building and an array of new academic programs. PGPCS is the first major DC-area system to open for the new school year. "We are pleased that the school year got off to a smooth start and look forward to a great year,” said Verjeana M. Jacobs, chair of the Prince George’s County Board of Education. “Students came to school today ready to learn, thanks to our outstanding faculty, staff and parents. Teachers and principals spent countless hours up until the first bell rang to prepare their classrooms and students. In dealing with all of the moving parts that a new school year brings, parents have been patient and flexible…
School bus schedules and calendars will be ready soon.
The Howard County Public School System is seeking county residents for participation on several policy development and revision committees. Members will attend up to five meetings and make policy recommendations to the superintendent. Anyone interested should apply with a resumé and letter of interest by Aug. 30 to Fran Albert, HCPSS, Office of Policy/Charter Schools, 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042. All families of students will have a single Aspen Family Portal account this year for each student in middle and high school. Parents will be able to view course grades and update emergency contact information. School bus schedules will be released and updated daily starting Aug. 23. Parents can view the schedules online at the…
Monday, August 20, 2012
Share your photos of your first day of school in Prince George's County.
Today is the first day of school and emotions are running high for both students and parents as they arrive at school. Tell us how your child's first day went and share your photos with us by adding them to this post. Was it nervewracking? How long did it take your child to find the right outfit? Did anything go wrong with school buses or scheduling? Tell us in the comments!
Lisa Rossi
3:28 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012
Such cute photos! Keep them coming! What a great way to tell the story of the first day of school in Howard County. You can add a photo by clicking on the big green button under the photo gallery. more ›