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SCHOOLS BUILDING ASSETS - Asset Schools

Pointers Run Elementary School is committed to assets!

We would like to welcome our new Asset Schools for 2008-2009 to our growing list! New schools are listed in BOLD. Please mouse over the name of the school to see more information.

Elementary Schools

Atholton Elementary (2005)

School Contact: Carol Liebesman
Sample Activities: Pep Rally, Community spaghetti dinner (free), Check in and check out (daily), Academic mentors for kids struggling in math and reading, One to one mentors, Choose Civility Book Club (5th grade students, teachers and parents), Core Essentials, Holiday Collection for Grassroots (10 families), Parent-Child Night “Are You Fitter Than a 5th Grader” with PE Stations (over 300 attendees), Green School Activities

Bryant Woods Elementary (2006)

School Contacts: Winnie Dreier, Tina Morrison
Sample Activities: Grizzly Club, Morning Meetings, Check In/Check Out, Character Education (Core Essentials), “Assets Under Construction” Bulletin Board, Building Relationships: Monthly Themes (for Staff)

Bushy Park Elementary (2006)

School Contacts: Becky Straw, Beth Bengermino
Sample Activities: Mentor Teachers, Bear Hugs – Collective Core Values, Cultural Proficiency, Civility, Homework Club

Centennial Lane Elementary (2005)

School Contacts: Kevin Gillespie, Florence Hu
Sample Activities: Parent Evening Workshops, Assets Under Construction, Mentors, Morning Messages, Asset Artists, “Don’t Be That Guy”

Clemens Crossing Elementary (2005)

School Contact: Ann Rogers
Sample Activities: Monthly Asset Classroom Lessons, Tips for Parents (8 categories) given out at conferences, ACE award (with call home), Asset Book Club (Connecting in the Classroom), Character Education, Cultural Proficiency

Deep Run Elementary (Pilot 2001-2004)

School Contacts: Ben Wade, Julie Haynes, Cynthia Pruett
Sample Activities: Second annual pumpkin decorating contest/silent auction on Halloween involving fundraising, whole school participation, and parent participation, Summer Retreat – pick assets for next year and choose asset activities and plug into school calendar, Ranger Buddies – Mentors, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Enrichment Fair – includes asset projects, Family Outreach Committee

Fulton Elementary (2007)

School Contact: Janet Quirk
Sample Activities: Connecting with Kids – Relationship Building, Green School/Environmental Club, Administrative Lunch, Morning Meetings (every teacher, every morning) - very successful, Operation Welcome Home, Fire Truck Community Ride, Pennies for Patients, Students volunteer at Cedar Lane

Gorman Crossing Elementary (2007)

School Contact: Barb Dutterer
Sample Activities: TAG (Tutoring at Gorman) – Murray Hill leadership students come over after school to tutor kids in Gorman’s aftercare, Reaching out to Bus Drivers, Peer Facilitators, Principal’s Meeting with small groups, Check-in daily, Core Essentials Celebration Lunches, Book Clubs

Hammond Elementary (2007)

School Contact: Maggie Kelly
Sample Activities: Sparks journals, Sparks bulletin board, Mentor program, Lunch with principal/AP – small groups of 4th and 5th graders had lunch with P/AP just to get to know one another

Ilchester Elementary (2005)

School Contact: Cherryl White
Sample Activities: Choose Civility, Mix-it-up Day 4 times per year, Cheetah Cards (PBIS), TADA Bags, Compliment Day, RECC – Sign language, Inclusion Day

Laurel Woods Elementary (2006)

School Contacts: Kevin Siliko, Meryl Sirmans
Sample Activities: Dolphin Day – first day of each month teachers do an activity to introduce the new asset, Staff Development 6 sessions covering DA and the 8 assets, Asset All Star Group, classroom lessons, artwork around the school, mentoring younger students, video clips on announcements, Bulletin Boards

Longfellow Elementary (2007)

School Contacts: Lori Jenner, Jennifer Kaufman
Sample Activities: “Pass it on” included daily in staff newsletter, 150 Ways to Show you Care, Asset Ambassadors, Book Fair, Bulletin Boards, Mentors (Peer, Community, In-School), Character Ed., Peace Leaf Tree, Eagle’s Wings (incentive program)

Manor Woods Elementary (2008)

School Contacts: Helen Mercer, Carol Hahn,
Sample Activities: Staff Book Club – How Was Your Day at School? Staff Morale

Northfield Elementary (2005)

School Contact: Christi Bello
Sample Activities: After School Enrichment Program (Kids on a Wellness Quest), School-Wide Community service projects (Food for the Hungry, Coats for the Needy, Holiday Gift Drive), Cultural Arts performances, Carnival of the Millennium in May, Muffins for Moms/Donuts for Dad, Guidance lessons: DA emphasis, Monthly table tents sent home for discussion, Peer Mentors, Living Museum

Pointers Run Elementary (2005)

School Contact: Patti Clifford
Sample Activities: Paws/Pause 4 Fun: Evening Event for Parents and Students including activities such as Spinny Johnson, Howard County Police, Chevy Chase Bank, Teacher Auction, and More!; Girl’s Night Out/ Boy’s Night Out; Asset All Star Assemblies; Peer Mentors; Marquis; Bulletin Board; Asset Ambassadors; ESchool Newsletters

Running Brook Elementary (2005)

School Contacts: Carol Gallay, Debbie Pauletta
Sample Activities: Parent 2 Parent Grant: A School-Family-Community Partnership, Parent Mentors trained in DA, Parent Mentors/School Staff hold community outreach meetings, Parent Survey – field trip to Washington, DC, New Student video, Panther Club, Paw-a-thon/ Paws for a Cause

St. John's Lane Elementary (2006)

School Contact: Becky Poirier
Sample Activities: Focus on 8 categories : each month focus on one category and align with character trait of the month (i.e. December – Positive Values and Honesty)

Thunder Hill Elementary (2008)

School Contact: Becky Reeb
Sample Activities: Lessons monthly (one asset per month), Newsletters home, Peer Mentors/Peer Tutors, Student announcements, Harvest for the Hungry, Pennies for (cancer) Patients, Girls Night Out (70 attendees), Bulletin Boards

Triadelphia Ridge Elementary (2006)

School Contact: Charlotte Lollis
Sample Activities: Parent Lending Library (DA Materials), Posters All Around School, Dudes and Donuts, RECC website including DA information, MVP link, Library program (infants and toddlers)

Veterans Elementary (2007)

School Contacts: Marlene Waddy, Mary Nimmich, Kelly Hough, Deb Paton
Sample Activities: Family Fun Night Monthly – DA parent presentation and DA activity for parents and children (career night, conferences, help your child succeed), Monthly character trait/DA/PBIS – each teacher gets a laminated poster with character work and DA focus, Students develop presentations around character word/DA, Morning announcements, Scholars Academy, Eagle Club; Poster Club, 5th Grade Night Out (Parent/Child night to prepare for middle school), Teacher Appreciation Week, Community Outreach at Thanksgiving with senior citizens

Waterloo Elementary (2005)

School Contacts: Marian Fox, Catherine Panzer
Sample Activities: Community out-Reach, Creating a Caring School Climate: Staff to Staff, Relationship list, DA at Academic Fair, Start all conferences with assets

West Friendship Elementary (2006)

School Contact: Carita Carlyle
Sample Activities: Relationship List, Peer Mentor Program, Inner Strength Interviews, Quarterly Parent/Child Homework Assignment, Elementary Bookmarks, MEN (Males Empowering Now) Bulletin Board

Worthington Elementary (2007)

School Contact: Milene Pettit

K-8 Schools

Cradlerock (2006)

School Contacts: Mark Murray, Bettina Hartgrove
Sample Activities: After School Boys Group; Check In/Check Out; Paw Prints; Monthly Lessons; 2x10; Cafe Conversations

Middle Schools

Burleigh Manor Middle (Pilot 2001-2004)

School Contact: Laura Propert
Sample Activities: Assets in Motion; Pride Awards; Advisory; After School Programs

Clarksville Middle (2006)

School Contacts: Julie Prince, Monica Heinlein
Sample Activities: Student Ambassadors (elementary helpers and senior activities); YES Conference; Make a Difference Month; 6th Grade Buddies; Positive Postcards

Dunloggin Middle (2005)

School Contacts: Ebony Peppers, Tiffany Madison
Sample Activities: Advisory Each Week; Dragon Dollars; Pre/Post Test; Community Partnerships

Elkridge Landing Middle (2006)

School Contacts: Tina Flynn, Kristen Fusco
Sample Activities: Daily Announcements; YES; Positive Postcards; Bulletin Boards; Student Leaders; DA Lessons for Each Grade; Girls Mentoring Group after School

Glenwood Middle (2005)

School Contacts: Amy Snyder, Kelli Brandt
Sample Activities: Back to School Nights; Postcards; Asset Lessons; Positive Rewards; Students Acknowledging Staff (i.e., car washes, "high fives"); Developmental Asset Video at the Beginning of the Year

Mount View Middle (2008)

School Contact: Kathy O'Ferrall
Sample Activities: Youth Leadership Summit; Peer Mediators/Student Ambassadors; Project Wisdom

Murray Hill Middle (2005)

School Contact: Kevin Lee
Sample Activities: YES Conference; Gotcha's (Reward Program); Student Ambassador Program; Mentor Program; Check In/Check Out

Patapsco Middle (2005)

School Contact: Kim Hollingsworth
Sample Activities: Pat on the Back; Bulletin Board; Pay It Forward Links; Honor Roll Assembly

High Schools

Centennial High (2005)

School Contact: Shawn Hastings
Sample Activities: Grab an Eagle; Focus Forms vs. Referral Forms; Appendix D Goals for Staff Members; A Type of Advisory Program; 9th Grade Programs

Howard High (2008)

School Contact: Nicola Hildreth
Sample Activities: Mix It Up Day; Peer Mediation

Marriotts Ridge High (2005)

School Contacts: Marjorie Ford, Cara Moulds
Sample Activities: Leadership Academy; Mentor Program (hall duty or mentor students); Peer Mediation; Multicultural Day

Oakland Mills High (2006)

School Contacts: Jeff Fink, Frank Eastham
Sample Activities: Alpha Achievers; Climate Team; Asset Words of the Day; Daily Announcements; Family Community Involvement

Reservoir High (Pilot 2001-2004)

School Contacts: Addie Kaufman, Melissa Burton, Deanna Lee
Sample Activities: Project Community; Advisory Lessons; Bulletin Board; Special 1st Day of School Program; 9th Grade Retreat; Peer Mediation

River Hill High (2007)

School Contacts: Jocelyn Martin, Jonathan Solomon
Sample Activities: Advisory; 55 Essentials; Student Climate Community; Safe School Ambassadors; Bully Proofing; Peer Mediation

Special Schools

Homewood Center (2006)

School Contacts: Curt Bawroski, Ronda Lennon
Sample Activities: PEN Network and List Serve; Monthly Advisory Lessons; Students Doing Announcements; Family Night; Voices of Homewood

Private Schools

Celebration Christian Academy (2005)

School Contact: Thelma Hayes

Glenelg Country School (2008)

School Contact: David Weeks
Sample Activities: Civic Leadership (interpersonal and intrapersonal); Partnership with Worthington Elementary; 9th Grade: Literacy, First Aid and CPR, Study Skills, Cedar Lane Fair