On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the AACPS Board of Education's Military Service Award in honor of Candace C. W. Antwine.
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MtjTH0OQZsM
- English: https://youtu.be/4Co7v-rxHxA
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MtjTH0OQZsM
- English: https://youtu.be/4Co7v-rxHxA

Please check out the parent newsletter for April: https://app.smore.com/n/32jv8
Por favor, consulte el boletín para padres de abril: https://app.smore.com/n/n1fsr
Por favor, consulte el boletín para padres de abril: https://app.smore.com/n/n1fsr

🎉 Chuck E. Cheese Spirit Night! 🎉
Join us on Friday, March 27, 2026, for a fun-filled day at Chuck E. Cheese 🧀🐭
🗓 3/27/26
⏰ 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Come eat, play, and support our organization! A portion of the proceeds will help give back—so bring the whole family and invite friends! 🎮🍕Students will be coming home with a reminder sticker on Thursday, please bring it with you on Friday for some additional play points!
💙 Thank you for supporting the PTA!
Join us on Friday, March 27, 2026, for a fun-filled day at Chuck E. Cheese 🧀🐭
🗓 3/27/26
⏰ 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Come eat, play, and support our organization! A portion of the proceeds will help give back—so bring the whole family and invite friends! 🎮🍕Students will be coming home with a reminder sticker on Thursday, please bring it with you on Friday for some additional play points!
💙 Thank you for supporting the PTA!
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell kicks off Spring Break, sharing his hopes for a relaxing week for all.
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/i6wHlIahD4k
- English: https://youtu.be/ATVB_14oIg0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/i6wHlIahD4k
- English: https://youtu.be/ATVB_14oIg0

Dear Families,
Today, BPES implemented a brief “hold” in accordance with AACPS safety protocols, which requires keeping hallways clear. Everyone remained safe during the hold. The situation was resolved, and the school day continued as normal. Thank you for your continued support.
Today, BPES implemented a brief “hold” in accordance with AACPS safety protocols, which requires keeping hallways clear. Everyone remained safe during the hold. The situation was resolved, and the school day continued as normal. Thank you for your continued support.
The Board of Education is accepting public comment on the following policies through April 18, 2026:
Policy JECB - Storage and Use of Naloxone or Other Overdose-Reversing Medication
JV - Personal Care and Toileting (New policy)
Information about the policies can be found at https://www.aacps.org/page/board-policies by scrolling to the bottom of the page. Comments should be emailed to policycomments@aacps.org.

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell dives into calendar changes and what the latest attendance data shows.
- English: https://youtu.be/QIixe11CPQg
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/sOXSClFx4lE
#BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/QIixe11CPQg
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/sOXSClFx4lE
#BelongGrowSucceed

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County’s workshop on the Canvas Learning Management System originally set for March 16, 2026, will now be held shortly after the conclusion of the Board’s regular March 18, 2026, business meeting.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2771520.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2771520.

Good morning! This is our final week of the Kids Heart Challenge! As of today, we have raised $564.64. 6 of our students have complete Finn's Heart Challenge and are entered to win Superbowl tickets. We have a Fun Run scheduled for Thursday to show how we can be heart healthy.

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public and subject to normal space limitations in the Board Room.
For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2765193.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public and subject to normal space limitations in the Board Room.
For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2765193.

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell spotlights the 2026 AACPS Dance Festival.
- English: https://youtu.be/J8qpAwY1aps
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/l4mX2ibBEAM
- English: https://youtu.be/J8qpAwY1aps
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/l4mX2ibBEAM

March 2nd - April 10th, support the 5th graders by purchasing a temporary tattoo for a staff member to rock. Staff will rock out with their tattoos on April 17th. All money raised will go towards the 5th grade promotion. Please reach out to Ms. Richmond if you have any questions at arichmond@aacps.org

March 2nd - April 10th, support the 5th graders by purchasing a temporary tattoo for a staff member to rock. Staff will rock out with their tattoos on April 17th. All money raised will go towards the 5th grade promotion. Please reach out to Ms. Richmond if you have any questions.

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell talks about the 10 schools that earned AP Honor Roll designation and what this recognition means for our students. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/tSVHMMHQGXw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/AbkCMO00D4k
- English: https://youtu.be/tSVHMMHQGXw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/AbkCMO00D4k

BPES is participating in the Kids Heart Challenge again this year. We kicked off the event today with a Heart Healthy Assembly. Check your child's backpack for a flyer with more information.
Please take a look at our spirit week days for the first week of March.

Please take a look at the monthly newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/pj10d
Por favor, eche un vistazo al boletín mensual: https://app.smore.com/n/u4fev
Por favor, eche un vistazo al boletín mensual: https://app.smore.com/n/u4fev

Our Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser is happening now and ends, March 2nd at 5:00 PM. We are raising funds to support our school, and we truly appreciate your support. If you would like to purchase popcorn without creating a store, or if you’d prefer to simply share a link with family and friends, please use the link below to visit our school’s pop-up shop.
Thank you, as always, for supporting our school community! 🍿
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/pbi324y7
Our Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser is happening now and ends, March 2nd at 5:00 PM. We are raising funds to support our school, and we truly appreciate your support. If you would like to purchase popcorn without creating a store, or if you’d prefer to simply share a link with family and friends, please use the link below to visit our school’s pop-up shop.
Thank you, as always, for supporting our school community! 🍿
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/pbi324y7
Our Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser is happening NOW and ends March 2nd at 5:00 PM. We are raising funds to support our students and staff. To show your support without creating a store, use the link below to shop. Feel free to share with your friends and family. Thank you for your support!
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/pbi324y7
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/pbi324y7
