It's Great to Be a Bee at Broadneck Elementary!
Broadneck Elementary, home of the “Broadneck Bees,” is located in a suburban area, with close proximity to historic Annapolis, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It is both a state and national Blue Ribbon School.
Although Broadneck Elementary is over 35 years old, it is well maintained, brightly painted, and has vibrant student-owned classrooms. The student population stays around 700, housing kindergarten through 5th grade.
Broadneck Elementary is technology rich. Through PTO funding sources, as well as our county funds, our classrooms are equipped with SmartBoards and document cameras to enhance instruction.
The Broadneck Elementary staff is stellar! Several teachers have served our community since the school opened in 1976! The majority of our teachers are experienced and all are highly qualified. Many have their Master’s degree and are seeking additional advanced degrees and/or certifications. Broadneck Elementary is thrilled to have seven Nationally Board Certified teachers on staff.
Broadneck Elementary’s students come to school ready to learn. There is a strong bond, with mutual respect, between home and school. Our teachers recognize that parents and guardians are important partners in the education of students. The old adage, “it takes a village,” comes alive within our schoolhouse through a slight variation: “IT TAKES A HIVE!” Our parent volunteers have given over 70,000 hours of service over the last 5 years. Their involvement includes, but is not limited to, fluency groups, foreign language instructors, literature circles, book talk leaders, chess clubs, dance coaches, and math tutors. The PTO volunteers also work collaboratively with the staff to extend and enrich curriculum through scheduling events and programs, and purchasing of supplemental materials.
The school staff is caring and supportive of one another, and the surrounding neighborhoods. Team planning and peer coaching are an integral part of the instructional day. The faculty and staff plan happenings to maintain social bonds, as well as give back to the community beyond the school year. Recycling efforts, food pantry donations, a “Kindness Committee” (which pays electric bills and buys groceries in emergencies), and a holiday gift drive, are a few examples of the commitment that radiates within the students, parents, and staff. From supporting each other’s instructional inquiries, to engaging colleagues in academic discourse, to extending a hand and/or an ear, our staff is one to emulate.
