12:15 p.m., 1/25/26: Due to adverse weather and travel conditions, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools buildings will be closed on Monday, January 26. A Code Red is in effect for employees. Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel must follow the terms of their negotiated agreement and report as required. Additional guidance regarding reporting requirements will be communicated to impacted employees.
about 2 months ago, AACPS
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Due to expected severe weather, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools facilities will be closed on Sunday, January 25, 2026. This applies to all AACPS and external groups. This status does not impact any school activities for Saturday, January 24, 2026. No decisions have been made as to the status of school district operations for Monday, January 26, 2026.
about 2 months ago, AACPS
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares an update regarding the Cool Schools Plunge.

YouTube English: https://youtu.be/1-jvz1YQTAE
YouTube Spanish: https://youtu.be/bBU1_spzVy8
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - January 22, 2026

Please see the AACPS website, www.aacps.org, for important precautionary information in advance of the weather event projected for this weekend.

about 2 months ago, AACPS
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Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying! 📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍Annapolis Middle School. Activities for adults and students of all ages + strategies to address bullying. Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7

about 2 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying! 📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍Annapolis Middle School. Activities for adults and students of all ages + strategies to address bullying. Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7
Únase a nosotros para la tercera sesión de ¡Usted pertenece aquí! Foro familiar: Hablemos del acoso, martes, 10 de febrero, 5:30pm - 7:30pm en Annapolis MS. ¡Actividades para adultos y estudiantes de todas las edades + estrategias para afrontar el acoso! Inscríbanse en https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7
It’s nearly certain that we’re getting impacted by snow this weekend, but it’s ABSOLUTELY certain you can be part of the Keep Calm Club by ordering your “Keep Calm, Bob Will Call” apparel through the Center of Applied Technology South. All proceeds from the sale of this apparel helps fund competitions and other opportunities for our CAT center students. ❄️

🔗 Get yours today: https://www.catsouth.org/schoolstore

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
about 2 months ago, AACPS
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💌 Friendship Grams Are Back! 💌
Spread some Valentine cheer! Students can purchase Friendship Grams for friends, teachers, and family members for just $1.00 each. Each Friendship-Gram includes a Valentine Surprise and will be delivered to students on February 13 ❤️
✨ All proceeds will benefit our 5th grade end-of-year activities! ✨
📌 Please return cut-out Friendship-Grams and payment to the classroom teacher by Monday, February 9, 2026.
❓ If you need more or have any questions, please contact Mrs. Mozdzen at dscardina-mozdz@aacps.org.
Thank you for your support! 💕
about 2 months ago, Dianna Gilman
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Sections 3-305(b)(9) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to consider matters related to collective bargaining negotiations.

The meeting will be conducted virtually.

The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.

The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
City of Annapolis announced their warming center details for the week. Notice, all start times are at 7 pm again - sounds like a good week.
It is going to be cold - we are likely to get a lot of snow over the weekend - stay safe and encourage people to come to the warming centers.

Here is the City info:

The forecasted low temperatures and wind chills will meet the current threshold to activate the City’s Warming Center. The Pip Moyer Recreation Center Auxiliary Gym, located at 273 Hilltop Ln, Annapolis, MD 21403, will open at the following times to provide emergency temporary warming relief to community members who need this service:
• Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Wednesday morning at 7:00 am
• Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Thursday morning at 7:00 am
• Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Friday morning at 7:00 am
• Friday, January 23rd, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Saturday morning at 7:00 am
• Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Sunday morning at 7:00 am
• Sunday, January 25th, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Monday morning at 7:00 am
• Monday, January 26th, 2026, at 7:00 pm until Tuesday morning at 7:00 am
Please continue to look out for emails from OEM regarding future activations or modifications to current activations.

Patrons who take advantage of this service must:
• Arrive for the initial screening process by 9:00 pm each night.
• Entry will be denied to those in possession of drugs, alcohol, and/or weapons.
• Smoking on the premises is prohibited.
• Exit the facility no later than 7:00 am the following day.
The Pip Moyer Recreation Center Auxiliary Gym is a temporary emergency warming center of last resort (not an emergency shelter). If there is a need for general or long-term sheltering assistance, please contact the 24/7 Crisis Response warmline at 410-768-5522.
about 2 months ago, Dianna Gilman
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-1-16-26. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Family Academy Fridays! Service Learning
🎉 Chuck E. Cheese Spirit Night! 🎉
Join us on today, January 16, 2026, for a fun-filled day at Chuck E. Cheese 🧀🐭
🗓 1/16/26
⏰ 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 should have a reminder sticker they came home with, please bring it with you on Friday for some additional play points!

💙 Thank you for supporting the PTA!
about 2 months ago, Dianna Gilman
Please take a look at the February calendar for food giveaways from Leading by Feeding.
about 2 months ago, Dianna Gilman
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights our county’s delegation to the Maryland General Assembly. #BelongGrowSucceed

Spanish: https://youtu.be/7gDrH2g-Kg4
English: https://youtu.be/WjinHal_4P4
about 2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - January 15, 2026
🎉 Chuck E. Cheese Spirit Night! 🎉

Join us on Friday, January 16, 2026, for a fun-filled day at Chuck E. Cheese 🧀🐭
🗓 1/16/26
⏰ 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!
about 2 months ago, Dianna Gilman
Please take a look at this week's Spirit Week.
2 months ago, Dianna Gilman
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to vote on changes in its policy regarding graduation requirements for students at its next meeting, set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026. For complete information, including proposed changes in the administrative regulation regarding graduation requirements, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2625723.
2 months ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
Get out of the cold and warm up with us as we explore Numberless Word Problems, Tuesday January 13th 6:00-7:00
Escápese del frío y cálmese con nosotros mientras exploramos los problemas verbales sin números, martes 13 de enero 6:00-7:00
2 months ago, Dianna Gilman
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This week on Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares more about the district’s mentoring program.

English: https://youtu.be/D0a2RMQtGJw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/F-WJVQjDE3A
2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- January 8, 2026

Just a reminder that Friday 1/9 we will host Campus Conversations at 7:40am. If you are interested in joining us for coffee, breakfast and great conversation, please sign up today.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-FlWPSVNG9KN2WrMcbHolf7t-DUUAPCqKZo2Nk-33ozOkNA/viewform?usp=header

2 months ago, Brooklyn Park Elementary

Hello Parents,

I want to personally thank all the families who have already participated in our SchoolStore program! We are on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone's help to make sure our teachers get the essential tools they need to help our students succeed.

If your family has not participated, there's still time!

This safe and easy program is 100% online so there is no face-to-face selling, collecting money, or delivering products. Your child will receive a prize just for participating, and more prizes will be awarded when goals are reached.

Please help now. It really will make a difference.

Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000020444 to show our valued teachers your support.

Thanks
Brooklyn Park Elementary School

P.S. Family participation is the key to our success, and we are counting on you!

Hola padres,

Quiero agradecer personalmente a todas las familias que ya han participado en nuestro programa SchoolStore. Estamos en camino de alcanzar nuestra meta, pero necesitamos la ayuda de todos para asegurarnos de que nuestros maestros obtengan las herramientas esenciales que necesitan para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a tener éxito.

Si su familia no ha participado, ¡aún hay tiempo!

Este programa seguro y sencillo es 100 % en línea, por lo que no hay ventas, recolección de dinero ni entrega de productos presenciales. Su hijo recibirá un premio solo por participar y se otorgarán más premios cuando se alcancen las metas.

Por favor, ayúdenos ahora. Realmente marcará la diferencia.

Visite https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000020444 para mostrar su apoyo a nuestros valiosos maestros.

Gracias.

Escuela Primaria Brooklyn Park

P. D.: La participación familiar es clave para nuestro éxito, ¡y contamos con ustedes!

2 months ago, MELISSA NAUMAN