
REMINDER: All Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will reopen tomorrow, January 2, on normal schedules.


View our January 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-january-2025


At its December 18, 2024, meeting, the Board of Education was presented with two recommended 2025-26 school year calendars by the AACPS Calendar Committee. The Board is now seeking public input on those recommended calendars.
The calendars, complete information on the discussion by the Calendar Committee and a link to provide input can be found at www.aacps.org/2526calendar. Input will be accepted through noon on January 3, 2025.
Thank you.

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about his recommended Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the quest to become a phenomenal school district in this country. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
https://youtu.be/9Og_PO5mvH4

Make time to see the work of our amazing elementary student artists at the Winter Wonderland exhibit at Annapolis Mall before it closes on January 2, 2025. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
https://www.capitalgazette.com/2024/12/16/anne-arundels-elementary-school-artists-shine-at-winter-wonderland-themed-exhibit/

Join us for the Winterfest Vendor fair at Brooklyn Park Elementary school on Saturday, December 14th. We will be here until 2 PM today.





Bus #359, the green bus, is running late today. All of the students that ride this bus will remain at the school until it arrives. Sorry for any inconvenience.

2024-2025 School Year - 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to all AACPS students who made the honor roll.
www.aacps.org/honorroll
#BelongGrowSucceed
#AACPSCelebrates


Want to stay up to date on what's happening in the BPES community? Check out the BPES Post for this week. You can check our school website, here on the AACPS app, or your emails and texts for updates. We also have a weekly summary if you click the link below. We can't wait to see you at one of our upcoming events.
https://bit.ly/BPESpost







We can't wait to see you and your family on Thursday for Night with the STARS! We will have fun reading games, take-home activities, and special visitors. Translation and dinner available. Please rsvp to be added to the giveaway! You could win a movie basket raffle with snacks, gift cards, and other fun items! RSVP here https://bit.ly/BPESnightwiththestars



Bus #457 will not be running this afternoon. Please make arrangements to pick your student up from school at 2:25. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Have a great day!

The holidays are here, come grab gifts for your loved ones, enjoy tasty treats and support local business owners at our Winterfest Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 14th. The BPES PTA is our wonderful host, come enjoy Winter Wonderland with us!



BPES families, we hope to see you at our Night with the STARS Literacy Night on Thursday, December 12th from 5:30-7:00. We will have fun reading games, take-home activities, and special visitors. Translation and dinner will be provided. Don't forget to rsvp to be added to the movie basket raffle giveaway with snacks, gift cards, and other fun items! RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhfaITMR-zk4hvciVgB4worhDiTx_ZKAScK5MGsoUM2_csng/viewform?usp=sf_link

It’s the gift-giving season, and here’s another reason to leave home to shop: You get to see #AACPSAwesome artwork from our amazing elementary school students at the Winter Wonderland exhibit at Westfield Annapolis Mall. Check it out today! #AGiftInItself #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed


Thank you to everyone who attended last night's Family Academy Financial Aid workshop presented by our partners at Anne Arundel Community College. Participants learned how to complete the FAFSA and other college financial aid options, including financial aid for international families. If you missed it, join us for the next Family Academy Financial Aid Night on January 22nd @ 6pm at Glen Burnie HS! Register at https://forms.gle/RqBgP6Bye1oLMPft6. Interpreters available upon request.







It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-12-6-24. Visit the Family Academy at www.aacps.org/familyacademy! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed



Good evening, this message is to inform you about an incident after school today. A smoke smell was detected in one of the upstairs classrooms and, out of an abundance of caution, we evacuated the building. The fire department promptly responded, thoroughly inspected the building, and ensured it was safe for reentry. Everyone was safe during the process, and we appreciate the cooperation of students, staff and parents. We look forward to welcoming students back tomorrow at our usual start time of 7:40.

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about working with the newly constituted Board of Education to continue to help every student Belong, Grow, and Succeed. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
https://youtu.be/2vB2ANeO7Uc

Next week at BPES you have the chance to enjoy any of our great events coming up. Choose your own adventure on Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday. Each event is unique and a great way to spend time as a family. We hope to see you for at least one of the events!







As a parent/guardian, we know you want what's best for your kiddo(s). What better way to continue towards success than with a night of games, fun and learning? Join us next Wednesday, December 11th for Dine & Discuss at North County High! There will be tasty food for all, gaming trucks and arts activities for the kids, and a time of engaging learning for adults. See you on the 11th!

