Students participate in art show at Johns Hopkins
About 60 Montgomery County students participated in an art show last week sponsored by Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus.
A team of experts reviewed 236 entries and chose 58 to be on display at the show in Rockville.
Seven high school students were honored with prizes. Prize winners were Julia Pavlick of Poolesville; Sarah Asofsky of Quince Orchard; Edward Lin, Sherwood; Shay Johnson, Sherwood; Larissa Kachko, Sherwood; Amy Krimm, Montgomery Blair; Edward Lin, Winston Churchill.
In its 13th year, the Johns Hopkins event focuses on increasing interest and access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs.
Restorative justice workshops, future curriculum forums scheduled
Montgomery County residents will have the opportunity to weigh in on the school system’s restorative justice practices and the future of academic programs at upcoming meetings.
Workshops to learn about restorative justice — which focuses on rehabilitation after misbehavior – and how it encourages students’ problem-solving skills will be Feb. 5 at Julius West Middle School in Rockville and April 2 at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School in Silver Spring.
Forums with the Chief Academic Officer Maria Navarro to help mold the future of curriculum will be held Feb. 11 at Clarksburg High School and April 8 at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville.
Attendees will discuss what programs county schools should offer to prepare students for college and careers.
Classroom design contest returns for third year
Entries for a contest asking students to design their ideal classroom are due by March 15.
The contest, United We Learn, is in its third year and follows a November survey distributed to students and staff that showed an increased want of more color, lighting, furniture, technology and security. Groups of two to five students are asked to incorporate the elements in their design.
The contest allows students to help influence the future design of classrooms, the school district website says.
