Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Students from six local schools honored by Greenbelt City Council.
Smiling young students stepped forward to accept their ACE Student Awards at Greenbelt City Council's most recent regular meeting. Council members congratulated them, while parents and friends applauded. It was the Advisory Committee on Education's (ACE) 18th annual student awards program. Ten of the twelve awardees were present to accept their awards, along with Eleanor Roosevelt High School student Charlotte Francoeur, who received a Maryland State Legislative Scholarship. Keven Thomas and Darlene Cruz received student awards, but did not attend the ceremony. 2012 Student ACE Award Winners Greenbelt Elementary School: Ambe McKinney and Beatriz Jose Springhill Lake Elementary School: Tobias Tinsley and Ashley Wreh Cooper Magnolia …
Monday, May 14, 2012
City Council will take up issues incluidng: a waiver for Parke Crescent Apartment, the location of the CSX Intermodal Facility, proposed improvements at Greenbelt Middle School and Springhill Lake Elementary.
Greenbelt City Council will hold a regular meeting Monday at 8 p.m. in the council room on the second floor of the Municipal Building. Council plans to take up the following presentations, reports, legislation and business, among other issues: Presentations Council Reports Committee Reports LEGISLATION A Resolution to Adopt the Maryland Municipal Public Works Officials’ Association (MMPWOA) Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement. The goal of the MMPWOA is to have all municipalities that have a Public Works Departments adopt and sign the agreement as part of their emergency management plan, according to City Council's agenda notes. City staff has recommended the resolution be introduced for first reading Monday night. BUSINESS Maryland National …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
This week's top Prince George's County news.
Speed, Buzzard Contributing Factors in Sunday's Motorcycle Fatality David Christopher Norris, of Upper Marlboro, died Sunday after his motorcycle struck a buzzard causing him to veer off the road. Engine Overheats in NASA Goddard Building Containing Radioactive Material An engine at NASA Goddard overheated and smoked in a building containing radioactive material Thursday. Cafritz Hearing is Adjourned After six days, the Prince George's County District Council ended the evidentiary hearing for the Cafritz rezoning request. The developers want to rezone about 37 acres just south of College Park, in Riverdale Park, to Mixed-Use Town Center so that they can construct a Whole Foods Market, almost 1,000 residential units, and both retail and …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Out of 21,776 public high schools, U.S. News says Roosevelt is 606 and gives it top ranking in the county.
Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, MD, tops the list for the highest-rated Prince George's County school in U.S. News and World Report 2012 rankings for best high schools, released Tuesday. The school ranks 23rd in the state—and that's out of 232 contenders. At the national level, Eleanor Roosevelt ranks 606 out of 21,776 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia. When evaluating schools, U.S. News and Wold Report, teaming up with American Institutes for Research, looked at student-to-teacher ratios, college readiness, algebra proficiency and English proficiency, among other factors. They also looked at "whether the school's least-advantaged students (black, Hispanic, and low-income) were performing better than…
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Enjoy festivities and get a chance to weigh in on the future of the old middle school on Saturday.
Students will head to the new middle school building this coming school year, but the future of the old building has not yet been decided. Greenbelters will get a chance to weigh in on the topic—and attend a festive celebration replete with mariachi, the Sity Stars, door prizes and more on Saturday. "We're hoping to get a good crowd because we want to get more input from the community," said Greenbelt City Councilmember Leta Mach, who listed some of the choices for the old building, including: It all begins on May 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Greenbelt Middle School. Attendees will get a chance to voice their preferences among the dozens of possible uses for the building, according to the The Greenbelt West Community Center …
The last day of school for students in the Prince George's County Public School system is Friday, June 8.
Kids, circle June 8. Draw stars around it. Make big plans for the day. The last day of school for students in Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) will be Friday, June 8. The last day for teachers will be Monday, June 11. Other employees scheduled to work a 10- or 11-month schedule should confirm their last day of work with their supervisors. Although all Prince George’s County schools were closed on Aug. 24 due to the earthquake and on Aug. 29 due to Hurricane Irene, make-up days were held on Oct. 21 and Feb. 13—both previously scheduled "off" days. Individual schools closed for additional days due to the earthquake or hurricane adjusted the length of their school day to make up instructional time.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Take a look at the city's legacy through the eyes of residents, academics and city staff.
Greenbelt will host a symposium on Friday and Saturday in the Greenbelt Community Center to celebrate Greenbelt’s 75th anniversary year. Academics from several universities, city staff and Greenbelt residents will look at the city’s legacies in terms of community planning, recreation, cooperative ventures and citizen activism. Registration at the door is $35 for senior citizens (60 and above) and for students it's $20. If you have questions about registration, call 240-542-2058. The keynote address by Dr. Mervyn Miller, an English planning historian, is free, but advance registration is requested. 75th Anniversary Symposium: Sustaining Greenbelt's Legacy FRIDAY, APRIL 27 9:30 a.m. SESSION 1 A Living Community: Greenbelt’s Enduring Legacies…
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Elmo creator Kevin Clash, health and nutrition expert Joy Bauer will be among the crowd at this weekend's open house.
Greenbelter Sheila Maffay-Tuthill says, "My family goes every year for the amazing offerings: free baby trees, police cars and helicopters for the kids to go in, multi-cultural activities, ice cream, horses and cows, moon bounces and much more!" Where else can you pretend to be a firefighter, news anchor and crime scene investigator all in one day? Do all this and more at the 14th Maryland Day—the University of Maryland's open house—this Saturday, April 28. The campus community and citizens from all over Maryland can participate in tours and observe exhibitions in six different topic areas: Ag Day Avenue, Arts Alley, Biz and Society Hill, Science and Tech Way, Sports and Rec Row and Terp Town Center. Elmo creator Kevin Clash will be among …
Monday, April 23, 2012
Eleanor Roosevelt High School alumnus Raaheela Ahmed, 18, will challenge incumbent Verjeana Jacobs in November.
With a passion for public service and 13 years of experience with the Prince George’s County Public School system, running for a seat on the Board of Education seems to be a natural fit for Eleanor Roosevelt High School alumnus Raaheela Ahmed. Yet, Ahmed’s years of experience come not as being a teacher or a parent in the system, but as a former student. The 18-year-old UMd. student feels like her very recent and direct experience with the school system are what makes her an ideal candidate to represent District 5, where she garnered 35 percent of the vote in this month’s primary, earning her a place on the ballot this November. “I think my experience in the school system showed me that the decisions made [by the Board] have a direct …
Monday, April 16, 2012
Events include science talks, music, and memorabilia from Greenbelt's early days.
