Ahoy, mateys! Arrr-ye ready to hoist the sails and join us on this grand adventure as we celebrate National School Lunch Week? Healthy school meals be the finest treasure, fit to fuel young buccaneers as they chart their course through the stormy seas of learning. With proper grub in their bellies, they'll be ready to tackle any challenge that comes their way! So, let’s feast like the true school lunch pirates we are and make this week a bountiful haul! Avast, let’s dig in! 🍎🏴‍☠️ #NSLW24 Find Your Treasure!
over 1 year ago, AACPS
National Lunch Week School Lunch pirates  Find your treasure! October 14-18 Image of treasure map with food items on it.
The next meeting of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup established by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. The workgroup has been created to engage stakeholders in a robust conversation regarding school scheduling in Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) and to consider innovative school scheduling models for implementation in AACPS. It consists of AACPS staff, elected officials, and representatives from community organizations. Meetings are open to the public and public feedback on innovative school scheduling in AACPS and the work of the workgroup is encouraged. Individuals will be able to provide comment in person or virtually at the end of each workgroup meeting. A total of five speakers will be permitted to speak for three minutes each. Written comment may also be submitted to Grace Wilson, Senior Legislative and Policy Specialist, at gawilson1@aacps.org. As the group’s work progresses, more information will be posted at www.aacps.org/schedulingworkgroup. Those who cannot attend meetings in person can watch virtually through links found on that page.
over 1 year ago, AACPS
Innovative Scheduling Workgroup
🎉 Celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth! Maryland Hall - Annapolis #CelebrateDiversity #AACPSCelebrates
over 1 year ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Maryland Hall - Day of the Dead  Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts was established in 1979 in partnership with AACPS as a home for the arts. Several arts organizations and professionals share the studios, offices, and performance spaces, including The Annapolis Opera, Annaplis Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Theatre of Maryland, and Live Arts Maryland. Maryland Hall offers programs, classes, performances and art exhibits for all, giving equal access to students, parents and families. All of this is possible through the generosity of Maryland Hall partners, members, sponsors, and donors. During Hispanic Heritage Month, Maryland Hall is hosting a Day of the Dead Festival to celebrate Mexican traditions. The event will showcase folkloric artists, traditional Mexican foods, activities for children, artesinal crafts, raffles, community resources and other activities. In addition, Maryland Hall hosts a Hispanic Heritage Exhibition, “Abriendo Caminos,” October 10th through January 2nd to celebrate local Hispanic artists. Day of the Dead Festival October 26, 3:00pm-8:00pm Maryland Hall 801 Chase St., Annapolis MD
Maryland Hall - Día de muertos El Maryland Hall para las Artes Creativas se creó en 1979 en colaboración con AACPS como un hogar para las artes. Varias organizaciones y profesionales de las artes comparten los estudios, oficinas y espacios de actuación, como la Ópera de Annapolis, la Orquesta Sinfónica de Annaplis, el Teatro de Ballet de Maryland y Live Arts Maryland. Maryland Hall ofrece programas, clases, actuaciones y exposiciones de arte para todos, dando igual acceso a estudiantes, padres y familias. Todo esto es posible gracias a la generosidad de los socios, miembros, patrocinadores y donantes de Maryland Hall. Durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, Maryland Hall organiza un Festival del Día de Muertos para celebrar las tradiciones mexicanas. El evento tendrá artistas folclóricos, comidas tradicionales mexicanas, actividades para niños, artesanía, rifas, recursos comunitarios y otras actividades. Además, Maryland Hall organiza una Exposición de la Herencia Hispana, “Abriendo Caminos”, del 10 de octubre al 2 de enero, para celebrar a los artistas hispanos locales. Festival del Día de muertos 26 de octubre, 3:00pm-8:00pm Maryland Hall 801 Chase St., Annapolis MD
#UnityDay is coming! Don't forget to wear orange on Tuesday, October 15 to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity #BelongGrowSucceed
over 1 year ago, AACPS
Unity Day Kindness Acceptance Inclusion Don't forget to wear Orange Tuesday, October 15 - group photo of staff wearing orange
This week's Thursday Thoughts from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell: Continuing the momentum of a positive start with new cell phone guidelines. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/gHTKKAxUAck
over 1 year ago, AACPS
Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell
World Mental Health Day October 10
over 1 year ago, AACPS
World Mental Health Day October 10 Image of group of people  hugging
Members of AACPS' team joined with partner agencies today as we worked through a mock safety exercise sponsored by the Maryland Center for School Safety. Thanks to everyone involved for their work on behalf of our students! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
over 1 year ago, AACPS
AACPS team engaging in safety training
Celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth #AACPSFamily #CelebrateDiversity #AACPSCelebrates Spanish - https://fb.watch/v6xqMKueBX/ English - https://fb.watch/v6xpCc6ySU/
over 1 year ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Severn ES Principal Isaphine Smith: "This is who Severn is. We love each other, we're compassionate, and we want to help our own." #AACPSFamily #belonggrowsucceed https://www.wbaltv.com/article/severn-elementary-school-dance-fundraiser-teacher-cancer/62543965
over 1 year ago, AACPS
 Channel 11 screenshot from dance-athon
This week's update regarding staff vacancies that impact school operations for the school year is posted at www.aacps.org/staffvacancies. Please share with someone you know who would be a great addition to our #AACPSFamily to help all students #BelongGrowSucceed.
over 1 year ago, AACPS
staff vacancies weekly update
Celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth #AACPSFamily #CelebrateDiversity #AACPSCelebrates Spanish - https://fb.watch/v6hdSamAmc/ English - https://fb.watch/v6hcm9P7q8/
over 1 year ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Hispanic Heritage Month
SMOB Minute – September Board meetings recap with Hafsa Hamdaoui, Student Member of the Board https://youtu.be/jQMB9cn-_Yo
over 1 year ago, AACPS
SMOB Minute – September Board meetings recap with Hafsa Hamdaoui, Student Member of the Board
Over the last year, Mary Kay Connerton's work has put Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Annapolis High School in the state and national spotlight. Here's a look at just some of the outgoing Maryland Teacher of the Year's work. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed #MDTOY24 #AHUK https://youtu.be/GPghlArk8Fk
over 1 year ago, AACPS
Mary Kay Connerton State Teacher of  they Year 2024
🎉 Celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth! Joe Hudson - Hispanic Liaison, Annapolis Police Department #AACPSFamily #CelebrateDiversity #AACPSCelebrates #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana
over 1 year ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Joe Hudson - Hispanic Liaison, Annapolis Police Department I was originally born and raised in Texas, my mother is from Mexico and my dad from Oklahoma. My mom taught me the value of service, helping people, and building relationships, and she is still at work in my life. Culture cures, and if you stay connected to your culture you can get through anything. Most of what I do is to honor my family and those who came before me.  As the Hispanic Liaison for the Annapolis Police Department, I have spent the past 15 years working in the community with our families and schools. At the office I provide interpretation services and other services for police investigations. In our schools, I volunteer my time with students by joining lunch bunches, mentoring students, and supporting unaccompanied minors. Over the years I worked with AACPS Bilingual Facilitators in the program Joven Noble to run mentor groups for students.   Students: you are perfect the way you are, and you’re going to be okay. Be worthy of a dream, and have your purpose be to map a way to make your dream come true.
Joe Hudson - Departamento de Policía de Annapolis Yo nací y crecí en Texas, mi mamá es de México y mi papá de Oklahoma. Mi mamá me enseñó el valor del servicio, de ayudar a la gente y de establecer vínculos, y ella sigue influyendo en mi vida. La cultura cura, y si te mantienes conectado a tu cultura puedes superar cualquier cosa. La mayor parte de lo que hago es para honrar a mi familia y a los que vinieron antes que yo.   En mi posición en el Departamento de Policía de Annapolis, he pasado los últimos 15 años trabajando en la comunidad con nuestras familias y escuelas. En la oficina proporciono servicios de interpretación y otros servicios para las investigaciones policiales. En nuestras escuelas, participo como voluntario con los estudiantes uniéndome a los grupos de almuerzo, sirviendo de mentor a los estudiantes y apoyando a los menores no acompañados. A lo largo de los años he trabajado con los facilitadores bilingües de AACPS en el programa Joven Noble para dirigir grupos de mentores para estudiantes.   Estudiantes: ustedes son perfectos tal como son, y van a estar bien. Sean dignos de un sueño, y hagan que su propósito sea trazar un camino para hacer realidad su sueño.
Please join us for the 2024 Family Involvement Conference Classrooms Today. Careers Tomorrow. Saturday, November 9, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Severn Run High School 8065 New Cut Rd, Severn, MD 21144 Conference is Free! | Lunch will be provided. For more information and to register now, visit: www.aacps.org/familyconference Download Flyer: https://5il.co/2ydvn
over 1 year ago, AACPS
Classrooms Today. Careers Tomorrow  icon of  graduate,  business, and trade professionals
The application for Magnet programs is now open. Apply to a Magnet Program: https://magnet.aacps.org/webapps/aacps_magnet The application window will be open from noon on October 7 until noon on November 7, 2024.
over 1 year ago, AACPS
Magnet Program icons: APEXArts,  BioMedical, IB, JROTC,  STEM, CAT-north, and CAT-south
Scenes from last night's #MDTOY25 banquet. Congratulations to Maryland Teacher of the Year Kat Lock-Jones of Baltimore city and an #AACSPAwesome shout out to 2024 Maryland Teacher of the Year Mary Kay Connerton and current Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Elizabeth Heist of Lake Shore Elementary School! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
over 1 year ago, AACPS
Superintendent Mark Bedell, Elizabeth Heist and Lake Shore ES Principal Mark McCalpin
Mary Kay Connerton and Elizabeth Heist
Superintendent Mark Bedell and Elizabeth Heist
Superintendent Mark Bedell and Mary Kay Connerton
Mary Kay Connerton and Kat Lock-Jones
Don't miss the AA-SECAC Resource Fair next week! This event is designed to provide families with access to a wide range of services, resources, and support for children with special needs. It’s a great opportunity to connect with local organizations, educators, and professionals dedicated to helping our students thrive. Event Details: Date: October 10, 2024 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Crofton High School - 2291 Davidsonville Rd, Gambrills MD 21054 At the Resource Fair, you will find: • Information on educational services and programs • Local therapy and support providers • Parent advocacy resources • Networking opportunities with other families • And much more! All AACPS families are encouraged to attend and take advantage of the resources and information that will be available. The event is open to all, and admission is free.
over 1 year ago, AACPS
AASECAC
🎉 Celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth! National Museum of the American Latino - Washington, D.C. #CelebrateDiversity #AACPSCelebrates
over 1 year ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
National Museum of the American Latino -In 2020, the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino was created by an act of Congress. Currently, the museum is housed at the National Museum of American History. The museum’s Molina Family Latino Gallery, which opened in June of 2022, is the Smithsonian's first gallery dedicated to the Latino experience. "The Latino Museum enriches our understanding of the Latino Experience and the United States."   ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States is the first exhibit in the Molina Family gallery and is on view until November 30, 2025. This gallery showcases the contributions,  achievements, and experiences of Latinos in the United States and how they are an essential part of our nation's history and culture.  The future location of the Museum of the American Latino will be on or near the National Mall alongside the Smithsonian museums. Upcoming events:  Latino Heritage Festival Featuring Latinos in Sports October 12, 2024 11:00 am National Museum of American History  Dia de los Muertos at La Cosecha Day 1: November 1, 2024 7:00 pm Day 2: November 2, 2024 3:00pm 1280 4th St. NE, Washington DC 20002
Museo nacional del latinoamericano En 2020, el Museo Nacional del latinoamericano del Smithsonian fue creado por una ley del Congreso. Por el momento, el museo se encuentra en el Museo Nacional de Historia Americana. La Galería Latina de la Familia Molina del museo, inaugurada en junio de 2022, es la primera galería del Smithsonian dedicada a la experiencia latina. “El Museo Latino enriquece nuestra comprensión de la experiencia latina y de Estados Unidos”.  ¡Presente! Una historia latina de los Estados Unidos, es la primera exhibición de la galería de la Familia Molina y se puede visitar hasta el 30 de noviembre de 2025. Esta galería muestra la contribuciones, logros y experiencias de los latinos en Estados Unidos y  cómo son una parte esencial de la historia y la cultura de nuestra nación. La futura ubicación del Museo del latinoamericano estará en o cerca del National Mall, junto a los museos del Smithsonian. Eventos programados:  El Festival de la Herencia Latina presenta a los latinos en el deporte 12 de octubre de 2024 11:00 am Museo Nacional de Historia Americana  Día de Muertos en La Cosecha Día 1: 1 de noviembre de 2024 7:00 pm Día 2: 2 de noviembre de 2024 3:00 pm 1280 4th St. NE, Washington DC 20002
Watch our latest episode of Behind the Scenes: Back to School Edition featuring Belvedere Elementary School. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQV07Qge3ZA
over 1 year ago, AACPS
Behind the Scenes: Back to School Edition featuring Belvedere Elementary School.