Frederick County Retired School Personnel Association​
RECENT EVENTS
Teacher Grants Awarded
January 2025
Three FCPS teacher were each awarded a $500 grant by the FCRSPA Board of Directors for projects designed by them to benefit students at their schools. Grants were awarded to:
Ms. Kate Ehrlich - Oakdale High
Black History Project - Cambridge
Ms. Ehrlich’s project will focus on the Black history of Cambridge, Maryland. Students and staff will visit the area and students will research key people and places. Using primary and secondary sources, students will become experts on one or more location before they visit the city and will present their findings to staff and other students. This projects meets important learning goals in multiple social studies curricula, including AP US History, African American Studies, and American Studies II.
Mr. Ryan Kint - Walkersville High
Enhancing Engineering and Wood Design with Laser Engraving and Cutting.
Mr. Kint will use the funds towards the purchase of a laser engraving/cutting tool for use by his Project Lead The Way (PTLW) classes. PLTW is a STEM initiative class offered at most high schools. This project will serve around 150-200 students annually, supporting their design and engineering projects. Many of these students would not have access to such technology outside of the school environment, making this an essential component of their educational experience. ​
Ms. Christina Hurley - Frederick Classical Charter
Science Olympiad
Ms. Hurley’s project will aid her students in competing in 23 science-based events through the Science Olympiad. These elementary students will study topics including, the anatomy of the skin, muscular and skeletal systems, earth and space science, amongst others. The students will build a Rube Goldberg machine, a tower and a helicopter. Students will also practice breaking cryptological codes. Each event requires partner teams to research the topic and to design models, complete and trial runs making changes and adaptations along the way to ultimately complete their task.
HOLIDAY BREAKFAST
December 3, 2024
Vistas at Richland Golf Course
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Pictured with this year's Toys for Tots collection are members of FCRSPA Community Service Committee, Claudia Harrington and Irene Bailey, with guest Marine Sgt. Ryan Campbell.
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November Happy Hour
Nov. 14, 2024
The Great Frederick Fair Volunteers
September 2024
