Dear Families,

To help maintain a focused, safe, and positive learning environment for all students, we are asking that small toys, collectibles, and fidgets remain at home.

Recently, these items have become a distraction during our learning time and have also led to issues with students playing with, trading, and taking items that do not belong to them.

Please help us by checking backpacks and reminding your child to keep personal toys and fidgets at home.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you for your support and partnership.
4 days ago, Brooklyn Park Elementary
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the Teacher Academy of Maryland program at CAT North. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/_KKe23mW0d8
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/EWXKZ5SUY_8
5 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 7, 2026
The Board of Education today approved an agreement with the Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC) for the coming fiscal year that provides, subject to county funding, a step increase for eligible Unit IV employees and a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all Unit IV employees.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874675.
6 days ago, AACPS
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
6 days ago, AACPS
2027-2028 Calendar Art
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
6 days ago, AACPS
2027-2028 Calendar Art
🍗🎉 Don’t forget — it’s Chick-fil-A Spirit Night TONIGHT from 4–8 PM!
Take a break from cooking and support our school at the same time! ❤️
Be sure to mention you’re there for the school spirit night when you order, so our school gets credit.
Bring your family, invite a friend, and let’s make it a great night! 🙌
8 days ago, Dianna Gilman
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week Reminder! 🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week is coming, and we’re excited to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff May 4th - May 8th This week we celebrate our AMAZING teachers and staff who help our students defy gravity every single day. Let’s thank them for their hard work, dedication, and the magic they bring to our school. Thank you for helping us celebrate our incredible school community!
9 days ago, Dianna Gilman
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🎉 Today is the day for the BPES Family Carnival & Dance!
📅 Friday, May 1st, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 School Cafeteria & Gym - Please enter through the cafeteria/backlot doors.
Join your BPES friends and family for a fun-filled night of games and dancing! 💃🕺
🎟️ Tickets:
Available at the door. If you purchased tickets in advance, they will be waiting for you at check-in!
🎯 Game Tickets:
• Most games: 1–2 tickets each
• Game Truck: 8 tickets (20–30-minute rotations)
🍿 Food Tickets:
• 2–8 tickets per item
💵 Ticket Prices:
• 10 tickets – $5.00
• 20 tickets – $10.00
• 30 tickets – $15.00
• 40 tickets – $20.00
⚠️ Important Reminder:
All children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire event.
We can’t wait to see you tonight! 🎈

🎉 ¡Hoy es el día del Carnaval y Baile Familiar de BPES!
📅 Viernes, 1 de mayo de 2026
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 p. m.
📍 Cafetería y Gimnasio de la escuela – Por favor, ingresen por las puertas de la cafetería (lado trasero).
¡Únanse a sus amigos y familiares de BPES para disfrutar de una noche llena de diversión, juegos y baile! 💃🕺
🎟️ Entradas:
Disponibles en la entrada. Si compraron entradas por adelantado, ¡las encontrarán esperándoles en el registro!

🎯 Boletos para juegos:
• La mayoría de los juegos: 1–2 boletos cada uno
• Camión de juegos: 8 boletos (rotaciones de 20–30 minutos)

🍿 Boletos para comida:
• 2–8 boletos por artículo

💵 Precios de los boletos:
• 10 boletos – $5.00
• 20 boletos – $10.00
• 30 boletos – $15.00
• 40 boletos – $20.00

⚠️ Recordatorio importante:
Todos los niños deben estar acompañados por un adulto durante todo el evento.
¡Estamos deseando verlos esta noche! 🎈
11 days ago, Dianna Gilman
Please take a look at the monthly newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/x2mz8
Por favor, eche un vistazo al boletín mensual: https://app.smore.com/n/ws6cy
12 days ago, Dianna Gilman
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights four schools that were awarded the Purple Star Schools designation, as announced this week by the Maryland State Department of Education. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/9F-x1ohlB6s
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/aogRGEq1nKU
12 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- April 30, 2026
Join us for a Taste of Brooklyn Park, our Multicultural Night as we celebrate the rich diversity of our school community! This special event is an opportunity for families and staff to come together, share their cultural traditions, and learn from one another’s experiences. By participating, you help create a more inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels valued. We invite you to showcase your heritage through food, music, clothing, or displays and help us build stronger connections across our community. Click the RSVP Now button to sign up.

Acompáñenos en Taste of Brooklyn Park, nuestra Noche Multicultural, mientras celebramos la rica diversidad de nuestra comunidad escolar. Este evento especial es una oportunidad para que las familias y el personal se reúnan, compartan sus tradiciones culturales y aprendan de las experiencias de los demás. Al participar, usted ayuda a crear un ambiente más inclusivo y respetuoso donde todos se sienten valorados. Le invitamos a mostrar su herencia a través de la comida, la música, la vestimenta o exhibiciones, y a ayudarnos a fortalecer las conexiones dentro de nuestra comunidad. Haga clic en el botón RSVP Now para registrarse.
14 days ago, Dianna Gilman
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Joe Bigsby, a STEM teacher at Magothy River Middle School, tonight was named the 2026 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement came before a crowd of more than 700 people at the culmination of the 40th annual Excellence in Education Awards held at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills.

Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.

For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.
18 days ago, AACPS
Joe Bigsby, Teacher of the Year
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has been presented with a recommended 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.

For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
18 days ago, AACPS
2027-2028 School Year Calendar Artwork
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares details on the AACPS Data Dashboard. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/IQ57NArSyR0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/BHj1FmopMHc

19 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - April 23, 2026

Sara Hamdaoui, a junior at Crofton High School, has been elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) to be the 2026-2027 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). The results were announced today on CRASC’s Instagram page, @CRASC_Online.
For more details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2838029.

20 days ago, AACPS
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🎉 BPES Family Carnival & Dance!
🎉Friday, May 1st, 2026, 5:30-7:30 in the school cafeteria/gym.
Join your BPES friends and family for a fun-filled night of games and dancing! 💃🕺
🎟️ Tickets: Available at the door and in advance
✨ Purchase in advance and receive **bonus tickets!**
🎯 Game Tickets: 1–2 tickets per game, Game Truck 8 Tickets for 20–30-minute rotations.
🍿 **Food Tickets: 2–8 tickets per item
📅 **Presale Information: https://forms.gle/ei6derVhEBVpehrX8 (Flyers sent home 4/15)
💵 **Ticket Prices:**
• 10 tickets for $5.00
• 20 tickets for $10.00
• 30 tickets for $15.00
• 40 tickets for $20.00
⚠️ **Important Reminder:**
All children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire event.
We can’t wait to see you there for a night of fun and community! 🎈

🎉 ¡Carnaval y Baile Familiar de BPES! 🎉
🎉 Viernes, 1 de mayo de 2026, de 5:30 a 7:30 p. m. en la cafetería/gimnasio de la escuela.
¡Únete a tus amigos y familia de BPES para una noche llena de diversión con juegos y baile! 💃🕺
🎟️ Boletos: Disponibles en la puerta y por adelantado
✨ ¡Compra por adelantado y recibe boletos adicionales!
🎯 Boletos para juegos: 1–2 boletos por juego
🚚 Game Truck: 8 boletos por turnos de 20–30 minutos
🍿 Boletos de comida: 2–8 boletos por artículo
📅 Información de preventa: https://forms.gle/ei6derVhEBVpehrX8
(Volantes enviados a casa el 15 de abril)
💵 Precios de boletos:
• 10 boletos por $5.00
• 20 boletos por $10.00
• 30 boletos por $15.00
• 40 boletos por $20.00
⚠️ Recordatorio importante:
Todos los niños deben estar acompañados por un adulto durante todo el evento.
¡Esperamos verlos para una noche de diversión y comunidad! 🎈
20 days ago, Dianna Gilman
Please join us for the 2nd Annual North County Community Fair on Saturday, May 2 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at NCHS. There will be FREE food, haircuts, gaming truck, raffle prizes, face painting, henna, games, dancing & yoga, arts & crafts, and fun for ALL ages!! Please come out and enjoy this amazing event!

Community Fair 2026 - English.pdf
Community Fair 2026 - Spanish.pdf
20 days ago, Dianna Gilman

Class of 2026 Graduation Walk Registration
We're excited to welcome our seniors back to Brooklyn Park Elementary for the Graduation Walk on May 29, 2026, from 8:30AM-10:00AM! Please complete this form by May 20, 2026, to confirm your participation and help us make this event memorable. The information you provide will assist us in planning and ensuring a smooth event.
For any questions, feel free to contact: Mrs. Selznick, School Counselor at aselznick@aacps.org

Inscripción para la Marcha de Graduación de la Clase de 2026
¡Nos entusiasma dar la bienvenida de regreso a nuestros estudiantes de último año a la Escuela Primaria Brooklyn Park para la Caminata de Graduación, el 29 de mayo de 2026, de 8:30 a. m. a 10:00 a. m.! Por favor, complete este formulario antes del 20 de mayo de 2026 para confirmar su participación y ayudarnos a hacer de este evento una experiencia memorable. La información que proporcione nos ayudará en la planificación y garantizará que el evento se desarrolle sin contratiempos.

Para cualquier pregunta, no dude en ponerse en contacto con: Mrs. Selznick, School Counselor en aselznick@aacps.org

https://forms.gle/jtjUuzJ5aWE8K7cU8

22 days ago, Dianna Gilman
With winter and the Easter/Spring Break in the rear-view mirror, students, families and staff now have their sights set on the end of the school year.

The last day of school for students in prekindergarten through 11th grade will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The last day of work for 191-day Unit I and Unit IV employees (classroom teachers, teaching assistants, technology support technicians, etc.) will be Thursday, June 18, 2026.

For more key dates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2828570.
25 days ago, AACPS
2025-26 School Year calendar artwork

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is set to vote on revisions to its grading policy that would allow the school district to provide class rank to certain high school students at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

At the meeting, the Board will also:

• receive the recommendation of the Calendar Committee on the calendar for the 2027-28 school year. A Board vote on that calendar is scheduled for the Board’s May 6, 2026, meeting. The Board approved the 2026-27 school year calendar earlier this year.
• get a summary of education-related legislation considered during the recently concluded Maryland General Assembly session and the impact of that legislation on the school district.
• recognize 2026 National Merit Scholarship finalists.

For more details on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2826901.

25 days ago, AACPS
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