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
3 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.

3 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

3 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
3 months ago, AACPS
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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.
3 months ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
On Wednesday, the PTO is hosting a CES Spirit Night at ViVi's Chicken 'n' Mac- 15% of the proceeds will go to supporting our school initiatives. The same evening, from 6-7 pm, the PTO has also scheduled a General Membership Meeting-feel fee to bring your takeout from ViVi's and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting our school and learning about the great things our PTO does! Please see attached flyer for more information.
3 months ago, Central Elementary
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Central Elementary presents Buddy Jam Night on Thursday January 22nd! Buddy Jam is a sensory-friendly celebration filled with music, singing, and movement! See attached flyer for more details. All are welcome. Adults MUST accompany children. This is a free event.
3 months ago, Central Elementary
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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
3 months ago, AACPS
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Second Grade trip to the Baltimore Museum of Industry
3 months ago, Central Elementary
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The 5th graders tried drawing on their backs like Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
3 months ago, Central Elementary
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Thank you to Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes (95 Mayo Road, Edgewater) for bringing Central Elementary a complimentary charcuterie board for our teacher work day!
3 months ago, Central Elementary
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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
3 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - January 15, 2026
Good Morning CES Families- Don't forget today is Best Buddies Chick-fil-A Spirit Day at the Edgewater location--FROM OPEN TO CLOSE! When you mention Central Elementary School (or use the code TIGERS in the app), a portion of the sales will be donated back to support our school and our Best Buddies inclusion efforts.
3 months ago, Central Elementary
CES Best Buddies Spirit Day
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.
4 months ago, AACPS
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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
4 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- January 8, 2026
Calling it a “proactive and responsible step” to address growing pressures as the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process begins, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today announced an immediate hiring freeze for the school district’s central and satellite offices.

For more information, go to the AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2619561.
4 months ago, AACPS
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Welcome back CES families! After a long winter break, what better way to reconnect than a fun night together roller skating? CES PTO is excited to host CES Neon Skate Night on Friday, January 9th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Skate Zone Odenton. Please see attached flyer for details.

4 months ago, Central Elementary
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has opened a link for those wishing to testify virtually at the second of its two public hearings on Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets. For information on both hearings as well as avenues to sign up to deliver testimony, go to AACPS' News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2616536.

4 months ago, AACPS
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell with t wo students
The Board of Education has scheduled two public hearings and a public workshop on Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget recommendation.

Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Severn Run High School, and Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building in Annapolis. Both hearings begin at 6 p.m. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building.

More information, including the process for signing up to speak at the hearings, can be found on AACPS' Budget page at www.aacps.org/fy27budget.
4 months ago, AACPS
 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell with two students

🔗View our January 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣International Parent & Community Leadership Academy
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy Events
‣AACPS Mentorship Programs
...and more!

4 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members