SoundOff Back To School Insert, Fall 2014

2. http://www.ftmeade.army.mil SOUNDOFF! Back To School Supplement August 28, 2014
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How do I contact the Fort Meade
School Liaison?
CYSS School Liaisons: Sarah Bonise
and Lorian Tarver
School Support Services is located at
Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS),
1900 Reece Road, Fort Meade, MD
20755.
Telephone: 301-677-1227 or 301-677-
1749
Email: sarah.e.bonise.naf@mail.mil or
lorian.m.tarver.nay@mail.mil
The office is open Monday to Friday
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Are the Fort Meade schools
Department of Defense (DoD)
schools?
No. The schools located on Fort Meade
are operated and governed by Anne Arun-
del County Public Schools (AACPS), 2644
Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Telephone: 410-222-5000
Email: www.aacps.org.
The superintendent of Anne Arundel
County Public Schools is Dr. George Arlot-
to.
What is the Meade Feeder System?
The Meade Feeder System is the term
used to designate the elementary and mid-
dle schools that “feed” into Meade High
School.
This system includes the following ele-
mentary schools: Manor View, Pershing
Hill, Meade Heights, Seven Oaks, Jessup,
Van Bokkelen, Brock Bridge, Maryland
City, Hebron-Harmon, and West Meade
Early Education Center.
The middle schools are MacArthur Mid-
dle and Meade Middle.
Where does my child attend school?
Your child will attend a neighborhood
school designated by your address.
If you live in Anne Arundel County, your
child will attend Anne Arundel County
Public Schools (www.aacps.org).
If you live in Howard County, your child
will attend a Howard County Public School
(www.hcpss.org).
How do you enroll in a charter
school?
AACPS has two charter schools in the
Meade area.
The Monarch Academy in Glen Burnie
serves kindergarten to eighth grade.
Telephone:410-760-2072orwww.monar-
chacademy.org.
The Chesapeake Science Point Charter
School in Hanover serves grades six to 12.
Telephone: 443-757-5277 or www.mycsp.
org.
Parents must contact each individual
school for enrollment openings.
How old does my child need to be to
start kindergarten?
If your child reaches age 5 on or before
Sept. 1 of the desired school year, your
child is eligible to enroll. If your child turns
5 after Sept. 1, the child is not eligible to
enroll.
Can I enroll my child in kindergarten
if they turn 5 after the 1 September
deadline?
A 4-year-old child who will be 5 by Oct.
15, upon request by the parent or guardian
may be admitted to kindergarten if the child
meets the mandated criteria on the required
assessments:
• 125 or better on a standardized cogni-
tive ability assessment
• 8th stanine or better on a standardized
achievement assessment
For more information, see early kinder-
garten enrollment at www.aacps.org.
Where can I learn more about home
schooling?
Welcome to the Fort Meade Home
Schooling Group. You can contact the
group at ftmeadehomeschooling@verizon.
net.
During the school year, the group meets
every Friday at the CYSS School Age Cen-
ter, 1900 Reece Road.
What do I need to do to enroll my
child at school?
Once you have determined your neigh-
borhood school, call for an appointment to
register. Bring your child’s birth certificate,
shot record, current physical, two proofs
of residency (your lease or mortgage and
a utility or cable bill that has your name
and new address), report card from previ-
ous school, and IEP if your child has any
special needs.
What is the best school?
This is a common question from parents
to ask the school liaison. Since educational
success differs for each student and family,
we cannot recommend the “best” school
for you. We can provide guidance on how
to select a school.
These decisions are based on the needs
of the child, academic and extra-curricular
interests, and housing/commuting decisions.
All area schools have successful students;
we can help families choose a school that
can best fit their children.
What if my child needs a tutor or
extra help?
• CYSS School Age Center, Youth Ser-
vices and the Teen Center all have home-
work computer labs with onsite staff ready
to help children. To register, call Central
Parent Services at 301-677-1149.
• Bus transportation to and from the
School Age Center and Youth Center is
provided from the following area schools:
Manor View, Pershing Hill, Seven Oaks,
Meade Heights, West Meade EEC, MacAr-
thur Middle and Meade Middle. The Teen
Center is a short walk from Meade High
School.
• Tutor.com - Military families can get
help from a professional tutor anytime
time they need it at no charge. Tutors are
online 24/7. This service is also available
for adults returning to school.
FAQ School Liaison Top Ten
Sarah Bonise
Teen Center
offers clubs,
games, fun
TheFortMeadeTeenCenteropened
in 2006, and in just a short period has
grown to what it is today, with the help
of the staff, teens and a commitment
to excellence.
The Teen Center is located at 3102
MacArthur Road, less than 300 feet
across from Meade High School.
Hours are Monday to Friday from
2-8 p.m.
Teens are encouraged to be the best
they can be by challenging themselves
in various means.
The center offers several clubs for
teens such as the Weight Lifting Club,
Book Club, Tech Club, S.M.A.R.T.
Girls Club, Creative Arts, Cooking
Club, Science Club and Keystone.
To find out more information about
each club, click the “Clubs” link at the
top or go to ftmeademwr.com/cyss/
teen_clubs.php.
Teens may add their own input on
what should be offered as well. They
also can just sit back and relax, do
homework, play a good friend in a
competitive game of the newest NFL
Madden, or jam out and play some
Rock Band.
The Teen Center offers state-of-the-
art gaming including Sony Playstation
3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii.
The center obtains the newest and
most anticipated games of the year.
So instead of sitting at home playing
the computer, come by and challenge a
couple of your friends here at the Teen
Center. When you’re good enough, you
can try challenging one of the staff
members.
The center also features several
large-screen televisions, a table ten-
nis table, great stereo system to listen
to some radio, and D.J. equipment,
if that’s your interest, although it is
mainly used for monthly Club Mid-
night Parties.
The Teen Center has also added
music equipment such as electronic
drums, keyboards and microphones in
case you’re interested in laying down a
beat or hook.
For more information, comments
or concerns, call the Fort Meade Teen
Center at 301-677-6054 or 301-677-
6056.

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Story and photo by Shari Rosen
Staff Writer
Principal Kimberly Terry of Pershing
Hill Elementary School knew she wanted
to work with children for as long as she can
remember.
“I just liked seeing the spark when some-
one learned something new,” Terry said.
Terry was vice principal at Pershing Hill
last year and was promoted to principal
for the start of this school year. Tasheka
Greene, the former principal of Pershing
Hill resigned from the Anne Arundel public
school system.
The mother of three, including a daughter
in second grade at Pershing Hill, has already
met with the Parent Teacher Association to
discuss goals for the upcoming school year.
“Iwantedthistobeapartnershipbetween
PTA and the school,” Terry said. “Our PTA
wants to bring the fun back to school.”
Terry will focus the curriculum on writing,
vocabulary development, problem solving
and math. She said she will work to develop
a culture of literacy in which students read
complex texts, respond by citing evidence
from the text and participate in rich discus-
sions, generating their own questions.
“[Principal Terry] is so full of life —
energetic, caring, understands the military
child,” said Jennifer McVittey, a fifth-grade
teacher at Pershing Hill who has worked
with Terry for two years. “I just can’t wait
to work under her leadership.”
The entrance to Pershing Hill is adorned
with a large, naval-themed bulletin board,
emphasizing the school’s motto of “Setting
sail on the sea to success where everybody
will achieve greatness.”
This message resonates with Terry as the
spouse of Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jae Terry of the
Information Warfare Office in Little Creek,
Va., and a strong believer in the ability of
every child to achieve success.
“Every child is an individual with individ-
ual abilities, experiences and opportunities,”
Terry said. “My job as a school administra-
tor is to develop those abilities so each child
can develop their greatness.”
Terry received her bachelor’s degree from
University of Texas at El Paso and a lifetime
teaching certification in Texas, where she
was raised. She began her career in 1998
as a fifth-grade teacher in Texas and went
on to become a middle school teacher in
Florida, receiving a teaching certification
from Florida State University.
Terry earned her master’s degree from
the University of Phoenix with certificates
in reading and administration. She also has
a Maryland teaching certification.
For the past seven years, Terry has
New Pershing Hill principal aims to help students succeed
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worked at Manor View Elementary School
as a reading teacher and a third- and fourth-
grade teacher.
“My most rewarding experience is just
coming to work each day and being wel-
comed by students and parents,” Terry
said.
She recalled the positive experience of
seeing a student she taught in fourth grade
graduate from high school.
The self-described “people-person” has
no shortage of military connections. Both
her father and father-in-law are retired ser-
geants first class and her brother is an Army
legal specialist at Fort Polk, La.
“Military children are truly my pas-
sion — not just because I am one and I
have them,” Terry said. “Their resiliency is
inspiring.”
With school beginning at the end of
the month, Terry wants the Fort Meade
community to know that she will create a
collaborative environment for parents and
their children.
“Our school is open,”Terry said. “I want
to work with [parents] to see their children
succeed.”
Kimberly Terry, new principal of Pershing Hill Elementary School, prepares for the start of the school year. Terry plans to develop
a culture of literacy and create a partnership between the Parent Teacher Association and Pershing Hill.
School Age Services
offers clubs, activities
The School Age Care Center at 1900 Reece Road provides
before school, after school and hourly care for children in first-
through fifth grades.
Children are transported to and from Manor View, Persh-
ing Hill, West Meade and Meade Heights elementary schools.
SACC provides full day care on weekdays when schools are
closed.
SACC has partnered with 4-H and the Boys and Girls Clubs
of America to offer activities and projects to enhance its cur-
riculum and enrich the experiences of children participating in
SACC programs.
Clubs and activities within 4-H and BGCA currently offered
include Kids in Control (which focuses on safety in the home
and community), Focus on Photography, Consumer Savvy,
Health Rocks! and Clover Buds activities for younger children.
In addition to the clubs, SACC offers a variety of arts and
crafts, self-help skills development, sports skills clinics, field trips,
homework assistance and community service opportunities.
For more information, call 301-677-1149/1156/1104.

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Story and photo by Lisa R. Rhodes
Staff Writer
In 1996, Barry Gruber began a five-year
tenure at West Meade Elementary School
as a sixth-grade teacher.
Today, Gruber is the new principal at
Manor View Elementary School.
After nearly 20 years as an educator
in and outside Anne Arundel County,
Gruber has returned to Fort Meade as the
new principal of Manor View Elementary
School.
“I feel like I’ve come full circle,” Gruber
said. “It’s great to be back on Fort Meade.
I couldn’t be happier.”
Gruber replaces Donna O’Shea, who
served as principal for 2 1/2 years and is
now the new principal at Monarch Global
Academy Contract School in Laurel.
Now at the helm of Manor View, Gru-
ber spent most of the summer hiring new
staff to replace the nine teachers and
one counselor who joined O’Shea at her
school.
“[There will be] a lot of new people at
the school this year,” Gruber said.
After the vacancies were posted, as many
as 20 prospective candidates applied for
each position, said Gruber.
“I’ve got to pick a highly effective group
of people and want to work with them and
build the team,” he said.
In addition to hiring new staff, Gruber
met with the school’s Parent Teacher Asso-
ciation to review the organization’s budget
for the school year and discuss plans for
fundraising.
Gruber said many parents wanted to
meet him and learn more about the new
teachers who will come on board next
week. To allay their concerns, the school
held a meet-and-greet with Gruber.
“Change is always a little unsettling,”
Gruber said. “Adults don’t like change.
Kids are always a bit more resilient with
change.”
At the event, Gruber said he spoke to
parents about why he hired each new staff
member and the qualifications for each
job.
The top priority for this school year
is to fully implement Manor View’s core
academic programs: the International Bac-
calaureate Primary Years Programme for
ages 3 to 12; Advancement Via Individual
Determination, a college-readiness pro-
gram; STEM; the state’s Common Core
educational standards; and Positive Behav-
ior Intervention Strategies.
“We want to take all students and get
them college- and career-ready,” Gruber
New principal leads Manor View Elementary
Barry Gruber, the new principal at Manor View Elementary School, began his teaching career as a sixth-grade teacher at West
Meade Elementary School. Gruber replaces Donna O’Shea, who served as principal at Manor View for 2 1/2 years.
said. “We want them to leave on grade level
or above.”
A native of Palmertown, Pa., a town 20
miles north of Allentown, Gruber began
a career in hotel and resort management
after high school. After a decade in the
field, Gruber decided to embark on a career
doing what he loves most — teaching.
“Ever since I could remember as a kid, I
wanted to become a teacher,” Gruber said,
recalling how he used to play school with
a childhood friend in his grandparents’
home.
Gruber earned a Bachelor of Science in
elementary education from East Strouds-
burg University of Pennsylvania and a
master’s degree in education from Loyola
University of Maryland in Baltimore. He
also earned a certification in education
administration from Loyola.
His teaching career began at West
Meade Elementary School. Five years later
he taught at Piney Orchard Elementary
School in Odenton.
After five years in the classroom, Gruber
became a talent development teacher, train-
ing teachers on how to instruct advanced
students and gifted students, at Piney
Orchard and Severn Elementary School.
In 2011, he moved to Central Elemen-
tary School in Edgewater and two years
later, became the assistant principal at
Rippling Woods Elementary School in
Glen Burnie.
After a year, Gruber was assigned to
his first position as a school principal at
Manor View.
Gruber’s philosophy about teaching is
simple — make learning fun.
“Teachers need to build relationships
with kids and provide high-quality instruc-
tion that is engaging and hands-on,” Gru-
ber said. “Then you’re not going to have
discipline problems.
“I believe kids want to do well,” Gru-
ber said. “They want to make their par-
ents proud of them, and they want to
please their teachers and feel good about
school.”
Gruber said he has an open-door policy
and encourages parents to call or email
him first if they have any concerns. He also
hopes parents will take a proactive role in
their children’s education.
“Even if you think you’re only going to
be here for one or four years, be involved in
your children’s school,” Gruber said. “It’s
very important to send that message to kids
that school is important and that you know
what is going on.
“I want it to be a wonderful year for
kids, parents and teachers and I think we’re
going to do that,” he said.

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By Sgt. 1st Class Mark Bell
Public Affairs
200th MP Command
Thanks to Operation Homefront and
a dedicated family program staff, dozens
of Army Reserve Soldiers received much-
needed school supplies for their children on
Aug. 3.
Patrons who visited discount stores in
Odenton, Jessup and Laurel donated school
supplies for service members in the Fort
Meade area.
During battle-assembly weekend at the
200th Military Police Command, Soldiers
lined up outside a makeshift school supply
store to gather pens, paper, scissors and more
than 1,200 various items on school supply
lists in the area.
Deadra Martin, the 200th MPCOM’s
school support specialist, said helping Army
Reserve families is a top priority for the
command.
“We have many young families that need
assistance, and if we help them with school
supplies, we are making a difference,” she
said. “School supplies may not seem like
a big financial burden, but we have many
families that can use the help.”
For the past three weeks, Martin has made
trips to local stores collecting the school
supplies. She said the store employees and
their customers were excited to help military
families.
“Everyone involved in this project has
been very helpful,” Martin said. “This is a
way for our communities to give back to
those serving in harm’s way and here in the
area.”
Martin said the Army Reserve is part of
thousands of communities across the coun-
try, and if one customer donates a small pack
of pens, the money saved can be used for
other items for their children.
“We had one young female Soldier pick-
ing up school supplies who said she now
could buy extra clothes for her children for
school,” she said. “We are always looking at
ways to help our families, and this weekend
the community was able to give back to our
Soldiers.”
One of those Soldiers standing in line was
Sgt. Shanita Hodge, an administration spe-
cialist with a 5-year-old daughter Jashua.
“These types of opportunities really help
out the Soldiers who can’t afford school sup-
plies or just need a little assistance during this
Reservists given school supplies
donated by local communities
time of year,” said the Jackson, Miss., native.
“Today is just another day in the Army
where leadership demonstrates they care for
their troops.
“As a Reserve Soldier, we make sacrifices
they might not notice during the one week-
end a month, but I am very proud to serve
my country and very proud to be a part of
this organization.”
As Hodge and other Soldiers walked out
of the room with camouflage bags filled with
supplies, Martin said more Soldiers are still
in need and she’ll continue the program for
several more weeks.
“We must care for our Soldiers and their
families,” she said. “Just knowing we are
helping out, as small as it may seem, feels
good inside. This is my extended family, and
I enjoy spending weekends and time off from
work helping them.”
Supplies were not randomly chosen and
Soldiers only filled their bags with neces-
sary items. Martin said each Soldier had to
provide a school supply list from their child’s
school before shopping.
“It’s important to be responsible with the
gifts from the community,”she said. “Having
the school supply list ensured each child had
the right item for his or her particular school
and grade.”
The room was filled with supplies in all
colors and designs.
“Boys are easy to shop for,” Martin said
laughing. “Girls, on the other hand, can
be more particular about the color of their
pencils and folders.
“We have it all here, and it’s fun to see
Soldiers find exactly what their child would
like. It’s a really good feeling to watch them
leave here smiling.”
Wilda Tierney, the command’s Family
Programs director, said military children are
the country’s future, and leaders have a
responsibility to ensure that military families
have the support and resources available to
them.
“The Army Reserve ensures family mem-
bers are included in the day-to-day lives of
our Soldiers,”she said. “It’s not just about the
Soldier, but the family. We are family-strong,
and without the family, we have failed.”
Tierney said programs like the school sup-
ply donations are important to Maj. Gen.
Phillip Churn, commanding general of the
200th MPCOM, and the entire leadership
from all levels of the largest DoD military
police organization.
“Whether it’s summer camps for the chil-
dren or counseling for the family members,
we make great strives to ensure the right
information and resources are available
to our Army Reserve families,” Tierney
said.
PHOTO BY Sgt. 1st Class Brett McMillan
Army Reserve Sgt. Shanita Hodge, an administration specialist for the 200th Military Police Command at Fort Meade, looks through
school supplies for her 5-year-old daughter Jashua during the unit’s battle assembly weekend on Aug. 3. Supplies were donated
by patrons of discount stores in Odenton, Jessup and Laurel for service members in the Fort Meade area.

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Installation Safety Office
Every one in the Fort Meade commu-
nity plays an important part in back-to-
school safety.
You may not have children in school,
but if you drive the roads on Fort Meade,
you have a job to do. Drivers need to stay
alert.
Children sometimes forget to stay on
the sidewalk and use crosswalks.
Parents with children in school need to
remind them to cross in crosswalks or at
points where there is a crossing guard.
Share the following safety tips with
your children to help make their return to
school a safe and pleasant experience.
Walking to school the safe way
• Plan the route your children will take
if they are walking to school. It is impor-
tant to minimize the number of streets
they have to cross. Keep it as simple as
possible. Then, do a dry run with your
children.
• Have children complete the walk to
school at least once on their own before
the first day of school so they feel com-
fortable. Teach your children to keep away
from vacant lots, fields and other loca-
tions that have few people around.
• Make sure your children do not
walk alone, especially if they are young.
Predators tend to target children who are
alone.
Riding the bus to school
School bus transportation is safe. In
fact, buses are safer than cars.
Even so, last year approximately 26
students were killed and another 9,000
were injured in accidents involving school
buses. More often than not, these deaths
and injuries didn’t occur in a crash, but
as students were entering and exiting the
bus.
• Have a safe place to wait for your bus,
away from traffic and the street.
• Stay away from the bus until it comes
to a complete stop and the driver signals
you to enter.
• When being dropped off, exit the
bus and walk 10 giant steps away from
the bus. Keep a safe distance between
yourself and the bus. Remember, the
bus driver can see you best when you are
standing away from the bus.
• Use the handrail to enter and exit
the bus.
• Stay away from the bus until the
driver gives his/her signal that it’s OK to
approach.
• Be aware of the street traffic around
you. Drivers are required to follow certain
rules of the road concerning school buses;
however, not all do. Protect yourself and
watch out.
Riding a bike to school
Because of minimal supervision, young
bike riders face a wide variety of decisions
while riding to and from school. Below
are a few basic safety tips:
• Wear reflective or brightly colored
clothing to increase visibility.
• Respect traffic lights and street signs.
• Walk your bike through intersec-
tions.
• Bike with a buddy.
• Avoid loose-fitting clothing that could
get caught in spokes or pedals.
• Always wear a helmet when riding a
bicycle.
For information about safety hel-
mets, go to www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/
PUBS/349.pdf.
For more information about back-to-
school safety, call the Installation Safety
Office at 301-677-2396.
Community awareness can help keep youth safe
By Jenelle L. Ferguson
Installation Safety Office
A new backpack is near or at the top
of the “must-get” list for the upcoming
school year.
They are a popular and practical way for
children and teenagers to carry schoolbooks
and supplies.
When used correctly, backpacks can be
a good way to carry the supplies of the
school day. They are designed to distribute
the weight of the load between some of the
body’s strongest muscles.
However, backpacks that are too heavy or
are worn incorrectly can cause problems for
children and teens. Improperly used back-
packs may injure muscles and joints. This
can lead to back, neck and shoulder pain,
as well as posture problems.
Look for the following to help your chil-
dren choose backpacks safely:
• Wide, padded shoulder straps--Narrow
straps can dig into shoulders and cause pain
and restrict circulation.
• Two shoulder straps--Backpacks with
one shoulder strap that runs across the body
cannot distribute weight evenly.
• Padded back--A padded back protects
against sharp edges on objects inside the
pack and increases comfort.
• Waist strap--A waist strap can distribute
the weight of a heavy load more evenly.
• Lightweight backpack--The backpack
itself should not add much weight to the
load.
• Rolling backpack--This type of back-
pack may be a good choice for students who
must tote a heavy load. Remember, rolling
backpacks still must be carried up stairs.
They may be difficult to roll in
snow.
To prevent injury when using a backpack,
follow these safety tips:
• Always use both shoulder straps. Sling-
ing a backpack over one shoulder can strain
muscles. Wearing a backpack on one shoul-
der may increase curvature of the spine
• Tighten the straps so the pack is close to
the body. The straps should hold the pack
two inches above the waist
• Pack light. The backpack should never
weigh more than 10- to 15 percent of the
Backpack safety: Don’t let backpacks be a pain in the back
student’s total body weight.
• Organize the backpack to use all of its
compartments. Pack heavier items closest to
the center of the back.
• Stop often at school lockers, if possible.
Do not carry all of the books needed for
the day.
• Bend using both knees. Do not bend
over at the waist when wearing or lifting a
heavy backpack.
Back-to-school program in need of donations
Anne Arundel County Public Schools Communications Office
The annual Back-to-School Program has received thousands of donations for needy
students this year, but still needs donations for more than 3,000 students for the upcoming
school year.
The program is coordinated by Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Anne
Arundel County Department of Social Services.
It annually matches donors with local elementary schools to help provide back-to-school
supplies to students who need them. Donors purchase backpacks stocked with all the
required materials, and then deliver the backpacks to the students’ respective schools.
“Our school system is continuing to grow, but we are also seeing a significant increase
in the number of needy children and families we are serving,” said Teresa Tudor, AACPS
senior manager for School and Family Partnerships.
“Children who don’t have the necessary supplies for class are behind from the first day of
school, and we as a county need to do everything we can to prevent that from happening.”
For more information on the program or to donate, call 410-269-4461 or email tsteele@
dhr.state.md.us.

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2014 Back To School Nights
Meade High Sept. 4 6 p.m.
Van Bokkelen Elementary Sept. 4 6 p.m.
West Meade
Early Education Center Sept. 4 5:30 p.m.
Manor View Elementary Sept. 9 6 p.m.
Brock Bridge Elementary Sept. 9 6:30 p.m.
MacArthur Middle Sept. 10 6 p.m.
Hebron-Harman Elementary Sept. 11 6 p.m.
Maryland City Elementary Sept. 11 6:30 p.m.
Meade Middle Sept. 16 6 p.m.
Seven Oaks Elementary Sept. 16 6:45 p.m.
Pershing Hill Elementary Sept. 17 5:30 p.m.
Meade Heights Elementary Sept. 18 6 p.m.
Jessup Elementary Sept. 18 7 p.m.
School lunches make the grade
By Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Communications Office
Lunch gives children’s brains and bodies the energy they need to do their best in
class and after-school activities.
If your children brings lunch from home, be sure it includes healthy items such as
whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products.
If they buy lunch at school, rest assured that they can make the same good choices
in the cafeteria.
The National School Lunch Act mandates that school meals “safeguard the health
and well-being of the nation’s children.” Schools must serve lunches that are consistent
with the recommendations of the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
These guidelines include the following:
• A variety of foods
• Plenty of grain products, vegetables and fruits
• 30 percent or less calories from fat
• Less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fat
• Moderate sugar and salt content
• At least 1/3 of the daily Recommended Dietary Allowances for nutrients such as
protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C
Interested in learning easy ways to encourage healthy eating and physical activity
in your family? Check out “A+ Health” every month in your child’s school newsletter
from the Anne Arundel County School Health Advisory Council.
The council is a partnership between the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and
the County Department of Health, in conjunction with local community agencies. The
council promotes a healthy lifestyle.
For more information and resources, go to aacps.org/SHAC.
School Menu
Pricing
The following price structure has been
approved by the Board of Education of
Anne Arundel County for the 2014-2015
school year:
Students
• Breakfast (full price - all schools): $1.50
• Breakfast (reduced price - all schools):$0
• Lunch (full price - elementary): $2.75
• Lunch (full price - secondary): $3
• Lunch (reduced - all schools): $.40
• Milk - all schools: $.55
Adults:
• Breakfast: $1.90
• Lunch: $3.65
Free/Reduced Price Meals:
Meal Benefit Applications are handed
out at the beginning of the school year.
Applications are available through the
school office and Food and Nutrition
Services office. All applications will be
scanned.
Applications must be completed on an
original Meal Benefit Application.
Increase in 2014
meal prices
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
The Board of Education of Anne
Arundel County approved a 15 cent
increase in school breakfast and lunch
prices, the first such increase since the
2011-2012 school year.
Under the plan approved by the board,
full-price breakfast at all levels will cost
$1.50, elementary school lunches will
cost $2.75 and secondary school lunches
will cost $3.
The price of milk will remain at 55
cents. The new price structure will be in
effect when students return to school in
August.
Reduced-price breakfasts and
meal prices at all levels will remain
unchanged.
The school system’s Division of Food
and Nutrition Services receives no coun-
ty funding, and instead relies on revenue
from federal reimbursements (51 per-
cent), food sales (46 percent) and state
funding (3 percent) to operate.
During this school year, the Division
of Food and Nutrition Services will serve
more than 2.7 million breakfasts and 5
million lunches.

8. http://www.ftmeade.army.mil SOUNDOFF! Back To School Supplement August 28, 2014
Back To School
Vaccine Requirements For Children
Enrolled in Preschool Programs and in Schools — Per DHMH COMAR 10.06.04.03
Maryland School Year 2014 - 2015 (Valid 9/1/14 - 8/31/15)
Required cumulative number of doses for each vaccine for children enrolled in KINDERGARTEN - 12th
grade
Grade Level
Grade (Ungraded)
DTaP/DTP/Tdap/DT/Td1,6
Tdap6
Polio2
Measles,2,4
Mumps, Rubella
Varicella2,4,5
(Chickenpox)
Hepatitis B Meningococcal
Kindergarten (5 yrs) 4 3 2 2
(NEW)
3
Grades 1 - 6 (6 - 11 yrs) 4 or 3 3 2 1 or 2 3
Grade 7 (11-12 yrs) 3 1
(NEW)
3 2 1 or 2 3 1
(NEW)
Grades 8-12 (12-18+ yrs) 3 3 2 1 or 2 3
Maryland Department of Health Mental Hygiene Center for Immunization dhmh.IZinfo@maryland.gov
Martin O’Malley, Governor – Anthony G. Brown, Lt. Governor – Joshua M. Sharfstein M.D., Secretary
Required cumulative number of doses for each vaccine for PRESCHOOL aged children enrolled in educational programs
Vaccine
Current Age of Child
DTaP/DTP/DT1
Polio2
Hib3
Measles,2,4
Mumps, Rubella
Varicella2,4,5
(Chickenpox)
Hepatitis B PCV3
(PrevnarTM
)
Less than 2 months 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2 - 3 months 1 1 1 0 0 1 1
4 - 5 months 2 2 2 0 0 2 2
6 - 11 months 3 3 2 0 0 3 2
12 - 14 months 3 3 At least 1 dose given
after 12 months of age
1 1 3 2
15 - 23 months 4 3 At least 1 dose given
after 12 months of age
1 1 3 2
24—59 months 4 3 At least 1 dose given
after 12 months of age
1 1 3 1
60 - 71 months 4 3 0 2 2 3 0
* See footnotes on back for NEW Requirements for 2014-15 school year.
Immunizations are not just for young children. Today’s middle and high school students need protection from
vaccine-preventable diseases as well. For more information about adolescent immunization,
call the Anne Arundel Department of Health’s Immunization Services Program at 410-222-4896.