Wednesday, September 23, 2009
HCPSM has a new website
HCPSM has a new website. Please visit http://sites.google.com/site/hcparents4schoolmusic/
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
More information on the Music Educator of the Year Award
Award
The award is in the form of a plaque. Each honoree’s name will be printed on a separate plaque for permanent display at the teacher’s school.
Criteria
Consideration goes to those teachers who skillfully foster individual personal growth in students by enabling each to experience the joy of music as a listener, as a general classroom student, or as a performer.
Eligibility
Any HCPSS full-time teacher who has achieved tenure by the time of nomination is eligible to be nominated.
Though the intent of the award is to honor those who are music teachers, general classroom teachers may be nominated and will be considered.
Teachers who have received the award may be considered again after five years.
2009 Time Line
March – Nominations solicited
March 27 – Nominations due
April – Nominations evaluated
May – Presentation of Award during a regularly
scheduled Board of Education meeting
Sponsor
Cost of plaques is paid for by Music & Arts Centers.
Nomination Process
Nominations may be made by anyone familiar with a teacher’s work – parents, students, other teachers, site-based or central office administrators, and Board of Education members. Nominations for the May 2009 award are to be made by Friday, March 27, 2009.
Nominators will submit six (6) copies of no more than seven (7) artifacts that best address the questions listed on the Nomination Form. The Selection Committee will consider all nominations that are submitted by the announced deadline.
In addition, nominators are encouraged to compile a single notebook as a keepsake, which can include biographical information, news articles, photographs, citations or letters of commendation. You will present this to the nominee at the time the required information is submitted to the Selection Committee.
Selection Committee One Representative from each:
Howard County Parents for School Music
Howard County Arts Council
Howard County Fine Arts Advisory Council
Howard County Public School Staff Representative
Previous HCPSM Music Educator of the Year
Selection Process
The Selection Committee selects one Recipient and up to two Finalists from all nominations.
The award is in the form of a plaque. Each honoree’s name will be printed on a separate plaque for permanent display at the teacher’s school.
Criteria
Consideration goes to those teachers who skillfully foster individual personal growth in students by enabling each to experience the joy of music as a listener, as a general classroom student, or as a performer.
Eligibility
Any HCPSS full-time teacher who has achieved tenure by the time of nomination is eligible to be nominated.
Though the intent of the award is to honor those who are music teachers, general classroom teachers may be nominated and will be considered.
Teachers who have received the award may be considered again after five years.
2009 Time Line
March – Nominations solicited
March 27 – Nominations due
April – Nominations evaluated
May – Presentation of Award during a regularly
scheduled Board of Education meeting
Sponsor
Cost of plaques is paid for by Music & Arts Centers.
Nomination Process
Nominations may be made by anyone familiar with a teacher’s work – parents, students, other teachers, site-based or central office administrators, and Board of Education members. Nominations for the May 2009 award are to be made by Friday, March 27, 2009.
Nominators will submit six (6) copies of no more than seven (7) artifacts that best address the questions listed on the Nomination Form. The Selection Committee will consider all nominations that are submitted by the announced deadline.
In addition, nominators are encouraged to compile a single notebook as a keepsake, which can include biographical information, news articles, photographs, citations or letters of commendation. You will present this to the nominee at the time the required information is submitted to the Selection Committee.
Selection Committee One Representative from each:
Howard County Parents for School Music
Howard County Arts Council
Howard County Fine Arts Advisory Council
Howard County Public School Staff Representative
Previous HCPSM Music Educator of the Year
Selection Process
The Selection Committee selects one Recipient and up to two Finalists from all nominations.
2009 Music Educator of the Year
Howard County Parents for School Music
2009 Music Educator of the Year Award
Purpose
To recognize, thank and honor a teacher who skillfully fosters individual personal growth in students by enabling each to experience the joy of music as a listener, as a general classroom student, or as a performer.
Goal
To inspire and honor deserving teachers and to increase awareness in the community of the importance of music and the arts in the development of the child.
2009 Music Educator of the Year Award
Purpose
To recognize, thank and honor a teacher who skillfully fosters individual personal growth in students by enabling each to experience the joy of music as a listener, as a general classroom student, or as a performer.
Goal
To inspire and honor deserving teachers and to increase awareness in the community of the importance of music and the arts in the development of the child.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Please make a note of our list of private music instructors at:
http://sites.google.com/site/hcparents4schoolmusic/list-of-private-instructors
This valuable resource provides a list of many area private instrumental and vocal instructors. We hope it is useful to you.
http://sites.google.com/site/hcparents4schoolmusic/list-of-private-instructors
This valuable resource provides a list of many area private instrumental and vocal instructors. We hope it is useful to you.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
We Have a Winner!
The winner of the 2007-2008 HCPSM Music Educator of the Year Award goes to the amazing Lee Stevens, Band Director at Atholton HS (now retired). Congratulations Mr. Stevens for everything you've done for our community. Also, Thank you so much your your years of service, and for enriching the lives of your students, and everyone else, with music!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Music Educator of the Year Award
The presentation of this award will occur at the June 12, 2008 Board of Education Meeting.
Thank you for your patience.
Thank you for your patience.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Nominations Sought For Music Educator of the Year Award.
Howard County Parents for School Music
Nominations Sought For Music Educator of the Year Award!
March 1, 2008
Dear friend of the HCPSS Music Program:
Howard County Parents for School Music (HCPSM) is pleased to announce its annual Howard County Music Educator of the Year Award for 2008. We hope that you will consider nominating a teacher from your school and publicize the nomination in your school community. Details of the award and tips on preparing a nomination are posted on www2.hcpss.org/music, the Howard County Music Department’s website. We encourage you to inform your local school administrator and the PTA and PTSA presidents that the nomination process is now open. All HCPSM members will be notified via email. All forms are due by March 27, 2008.
The purpose of this award is to publicly recognize, thank, and honor a teacher who skillfully fosters individual growth in students by enabling each student to experience the joy of music as a listener, general classroom student, or performer. A committee comprised of representatives from HCPSM, the Howard County Arts Council, the PTA Council, music staff, and the Office of Organizational and Professional Development will make the final decision based on pre-determined criteria. A plaque will be presented to the recipient during one of the regular school board meetings in May. A press release will also be distributed to the media.
I encourage you to participate in the nomination process and I look forward to hearing from your school.
Thank you for your participation.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Davis
Chair, HCPSM
Nominations Sought For Music Educator of the Year Award!
March 1, 2008
Dear friend of the HCPSS Music Program:
Howard County Parents for School Music (HCPSM) is pleased to announce its annual Howard County Music Educator of the Year Award for 2008. We hope that you will consider nominating a teacher from your school and publicize the nomination in your school community. Details of the award and tips on preparing a nomination are posted on www2.hcpss.org/music, the Howard County Music Department’s website. We encourage you to inform your local school administrator and the PTA and PTSA presidents that the nomination process is now open. All HCPSM members will be notified via email. All forms are due by March 27, 2008.
The purpose of this award is to publicly recognize, thank, and honor a teacher who skillfully fosters individual growth in students by enabling each student to experience the joy of music as a listener, general classroom student, or performer. A committee comprised of representatives from HCPSM, the Howard County Arts Council, the PTA Council, music staff, and the Office of Organizational and Professional Development will make the final decision based on pre-determined criteria. A plaque will be presented to the recipient during one of the regular school board meetings in May. A press release will also be distributed to the media.
I encourage you to participate in the nomination process and I look forward to hearing from your school.
Thank you for your participation.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Davis
Chair, HCPSM
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