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
We are headed into Week 6 of our Attendance Challenge and Team Yost & Beckwith are in the Redzone! Only 15 more yards, but there is still time for Team Gordon & Callow to make their move! Let's finish strong before the break! #AACPSAttendtoAchieve #belonggrowsucceed
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/
2024-2025 School Year - 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to all AACPS students who made the honor roll.
www.aacps.org/honorroll
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#AACPSCelebrates
Don't get creeped out by Friday the 13th, join CES PTA and keep the winter celebration going and wear your holiday gear for a Skate Night! Bring your skates, or rent some skates, and join our last Cub celebration of 2024! Friday, December 13th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Skate Zone. Save time in line and buy your tickets ahead of time here: https://us.partywirks.com/storefront_express/main/vendor/skate_zone/345?package=3507
PTA is hosting their annual Winter Fest at CES! There is still time to stop by. The fun continues to 1pm! This is a great start to the winter season! @AAcountySchools #belonggrowsucceed
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
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
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.
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
Hello CES Families!
CES PTA is hosting their 3rd Annual Winter Fest & Market this Saturday, December 7th from 10:00am-1:00pm. There will be local vendors and artists selling their wonderful creations for the Market plus games & crafts for Cubs of all ages! This is also a great volunteer opportunity for families to get in on the fun while helping with this community event! As with all PTA events, it is dependent on volunteers to make sure these FREE community events and traditions continue. Sign up for a shift here: https://signup.com/go/ixSocMB
See you Saturday!
🏈The stage is set!🏈 This Saturday, December 7th at 7pm, the Arundel High School Wildcats are ready to take on Linganore High School in the 3A State Football Championship at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis! It’s time to show our Wildcats some love and pack the stands as a #AACPSFamily! Let’s cheer them on as they fight for the state title and bring the trophy home! Don’t miss out on this epic showdown—grab your tickets, wear green, and get ready to make some noise! 🗓️ Date: Saturday, December 7th, 7pm📍 Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis. Let’s go, Wildcats! 💚🐾 #AACPSFamily #StateChampionship #Arundelbleedsgreen #BelongGrowSucceed
AACPS Birth to Five Family Outreach, Special Education Family Support, and Family Academy are hosting a virtual lunch and learn session on Family Rights in the Special Education Process: Thursday, December 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Register at https://forms.gle/UpvCokHGyvUjx6Y39. We hope this session will empower families with the tools and information to be their child's best advocate.
History was made today as, for the first time, all seven elected members of the Board of Education took their oaths of office to begin new four-year terms. Congratulations to Gloria Dent (District 1), Robert Silkworth (District 2), Erica McFarland (District 3), Sarah J. McDermott (District 4), Dana Schallheim (District 5), Joanna Bache Tobin (District 6), and Dawn Pulliam (District 7). They are joined by Student Member of the Board Hafsa Hamdaoui of Crofton High School. Thanks to Clerk of the Circuit Court Scott Poyer for administering the oath. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
As they conclude their terms on the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today, we thank outgoing members Corine Frank, Melissa Ellis, and Michelle Corkadel for their service to our students and our school system. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, a message of gratitude and thankfulness from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
https://youtu.be/n-sp3X9BqqU
Get ready to sprinkle some holiday cheer and winter vibes with our December Spirit Wear Days! Certain days will bring a new theme to keep things festive, cozy, and fun as we embrace the season. Staff and students are welcome to participate—if you feel the spirit, wear the spirit!
Let's make December a month of not only learning but fun, community, and holiday magic. Attached is the calendar with our spirit wear and dates! We can’t wait to see everyone’s creative outfits!
Chris Gordon and Becky Yost
Celebrating all of our Amazing Substitute Educators!
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Our 1st grade Cubs enjoyed an early Thanksgiving! They enjoyed their feast with friends and pretended like they were at the 1st Thanksgiving! It was a thankful Thursday! @AAcountySchools #belonggrowsucceed
