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.
Valentine's Day Details: Since our school opened in 2023, we have made it a tradition to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a way that aligns with American Heart Month and promotes wellness and mindful choices with our PK-5 students. This year, we will once again observe a Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day, focusing on kindness, friendship, and healthy habits rather than sugary treats.
Please note that while students may exchange non-food Valentine’s cards or small items, the exchange of candy or food items will NOT be permitted. Any candy brought to school will be returned home with your student. Please check out the flyer for our Amazon Wishlist, Sign Up Genius, and celebration details.
Sincerely,
CSPES Admin
Just a friendly reminder that there is NO school for students Friday, January 16, Monday, January 19, and Tuesday, January 20! Students will return to school Wednesday, January 21.
Don’t forget, TONIGHT is our Dave & Buster’s Spirit Night from 430-730pm! Join us for a fun evening supporting our school. And best of all, DOUBLE THE FUN with 1/2 price games and no school tomorrow! Dave & Buster’s has donated their party room so CSPES families can enjoy meals together and the PTO (in partnership with D&B) will be raffling off prizes for CSPES students in attendance. Students must be in the party room at 6 PM to be eligible to win.
By participating, you’re also helping our school. CSPES gets 20% of all food and game purchases made tonight. Be sure to purchase power cards directly from your server or at the winners circle in person and not use a kiosk.
The final day to purchase Dave & Buster’s Power Cards is Wednesday! 🎮
✨ 50% of every purchase goes directly back to our PTO!
👉 Get yours here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cspes-dave-and-busters-gift-card-fundraiser
Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying. Explore topics about bullying/cyberbullying, the effects on mental health, and how we can all work together to build inclusive schools and communities. Engage in activities for all ages - elementary, middle, high, and adults! Emerge with concrete strategies for talking about bullying! 📅Tuesday, February 10 ⏰5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍Annapolis Middle School 🔗Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7
For more information, go to the AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2619561.
LOOKING AHEAD: Since our school opened in 2023, we have made it a tradition to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a way that aligns with American Heart Month and promotes wellness and mindful choices with our PK-5 students. This year, we will once again observe a Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day, focusing on kindness, friendship, and healthy habits rather than sugary treats. Please note that while students may exchange non-food Valentine’s cards or small items, the exchange of candy or food items will NOT be permitted. Any candy brought to school will be returned home with your student. More details, a wish list, and a sign up for the donation of heart healthy snacks will be forthcoming as we get closer to February 13th.
Thank you, as always, for your support!
-SS/AP
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.
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.
🔗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!
The seven-week academy is aimed at improving communication between the school system and international families as well as diversifying the pool of leaders in schools and communities who can better support the academic achievement of international students and multilingual learners. Meetings will be held during the day at various Anne Arundel County Public Schools locations.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2608959.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606299.
For details go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606278.
