Family Academy Friday is back! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-friday-090525. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
3 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Academy Fridays is back! Visit www.aacps.org/familyacademy

Belle Grove Elementary School English Language Development teacher Jacqueline Sanderson has been named a 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year finalist by the Maryland State Department of Education. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2397571.

#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

3 days ago, AACPS
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🦅 Kindergarteners are practicing their pencil grip and building strong foundations for writing! Little hands, big progress ✍️ #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
3 days ago, Deale Elementary School
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🦅 Third graders were on the move this morning in a math relay race! Teams worked together to show number form, expanded form, and word form—building math skills through teamwork and fun! #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
3 days ago, Deale Elementary School
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Fifth grade students unlocked the code in an escape room during Media today to learn about the workings of the school library! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
3 days ago, Deale Elementary School
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Our 5th grade Eagles put their engineering minds to work in STEM today! Students collaborated to design the tallest freestanding tower using only index cards, tape, and scissors—while making sure it could hold a ping pong ball.🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
4 days ago, Deale Elementary School
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In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the benefits of AACPS’ free mobile app. Students, families, and community members can download the app to stay in the know on all things related to the school district – including weather closings and other announcements. https://youtu.be/jI9Y4arClGU
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
4 days ago, AACPS
AACPS Mobile App

Athletics and other extracurricular activities are getting under way. Please take a minute to read the latest message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell that sets expectations for attendees at these events. www.aacps.org/drbedellmessage. #BelongGrowSucced #AACPSFamily

5 days ago, AACPS
Arundel HS 2024 state champs

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today presented a $230.2 million FY2027 capital budget recommendation to the Board of Education that contains construction funding for seven major school projects and a new school bus facility. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2393020.

5 days ago, AACPS
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🦅 Our 5th graders explored creativity in art by making radial patterns inspired by the book, "The Dot" and artist Alma W. Thomas. Their artwork shines with color and imagination!
5 days ago, Deale Elementary School
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We’re so proud of Ms. Hardesty for earning a Health Inspection Award for last school year! 🏆 She keeps our cafeteria running smoothly, always clean, and serves our Eagles with care each day. 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
10 days ago, Deale Elementary School
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In Mrs. Sturdivants 2nd grade class, students are tackling math misconceptions in real time! ✏️💡 With peers modeling at the board and explaining their thinking, everyone is building deeper understanding together. 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
10 days ago, Deale Elementary School
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Our 3rd graders dove into math today using base-10 blocks! 🔢 With just 6 blocks, they worked to build and represent different numbers—great hands-on learning and problem-solving. 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
10 days ago, Deale Elementary School
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Our 5th graders put their teamwork skills to the test in the “Save Fred” challenge! Working together (without using their fingers!) they had to get Fred the gummy worm into his gummy lifesaver. Problem-solving & collaboration! 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
10 days ago, Deale Elementary School
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Big smiles at lunch today! Mr. Brumfield, our PE teacher, joined some of our new kindergarteners he knows from pre-K, making their very first day a little easier (and a lot more fun!). 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
10 days ago, Deale Elementary School
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Our brand new Morning Announcements Team made their debut today! We’re so proud to celebrate our 5th graders as they take the lead and shine each morning. 🦅 #DealeEaglesSOAR #AACPSawesome #BelongGrowSucceed
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2384354.
10 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
View our September 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-september-2025

‣AACPS Connect
‣Canvas LMS
‣Dates to Remember
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy
...and more
10 days ago, AACPS
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Section 3-305(b) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to discuss personnel matters and consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter. The meeting will be conducted virtually. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2382200.
11 days ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses improvements across the school district reflected in the latest MCAP results and other data. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/OuF15yjKnGQ
Spanish: https://youtu.be/S3cviJvtiMI
11 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts