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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares an important update about the high school schedule for PSAT and SAT testing day on April 15. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/9xSl6_3mmWk
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/ScKg246qbVY
2 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - April 9, 2026
Happy National Assistant Principal Week! Thank you Mrs. Smith for all you do and for being an amazing assistant principal. #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools


3 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the AACPS Board of Education's Military Service Award in honor of Candace C. W. Antwine.

- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MtjTH0OQZsM
- English: https://youtu.be/4Co7v-rxHxA
3 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - April 2, 2026
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell kicks off Spring Break, sharing his hopes for a relaxing week for all.

- Spanish: https://youtu.be/i6wHlIahD4k
- English: https://youtu.be/ATVB_14oIg0
3 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - March 26, 2026
Congrats to Mrs. Smith on the renewal of her National Board certification, on of the highest honors in education! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
3 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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The Board of Education is accepting public comment on the following policies through April 18, 2026:

Policy JECB - Storage and Use of Naloxone or Other Overdose-Reversing Medication

JV - Personal Care and Toileting (New policy)

Information about the policies can be found at https://www.aacps.org/page/board-policies by scrolling to the bottom of the page. Comments should be emailed to policycomments@aacps.org.

3 months ago, AACPS
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell dives into calendar changes and what the latest attendance data shows.

- English: https://youtu.be/QIixe11CPQg
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/sOXSClFx4lE

#BelongGrowSucceed
3 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - March 19, 2026
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County’s workshop on the Canvas Learning Management System originally set for March 16, 2026, will now be held shortly after the conclusion of the Board’s regular March 18, 2026, business meeting.

For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2771520.
3 months ago, AACPS
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public and subject to normal space limitations in the Board Room.

For more information on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2765193.
3 months ago, AACPS
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell spotlights the 2026 AACPS Dance Festival.

- English: https://youtu.be/J8qpAwY1aps
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/l4mX2ibBEAM
3 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - March 12, 2026
Engaging research, and writing about insects in Mrs. Moreland's class. #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
4 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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Students and counselors from SPMS came to Folger today to talk to our 5th graders about middle school. #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
4 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell talks about the 10 schools that earned AP Honor Roll designation and what this recognition means for our students. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/tSVHMMHQGXw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/AbkCMO00D4k
4 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - March 5, 2026
Our kindergarteners enjoyed The Royal Tea party today. #BelongGrowSucceed AACountySchools
4 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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So much fun in kindergarten and teachers help students learn all about royalty in their CKLA reading unit! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools

4 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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Learning all about money in Mrs. Geddings math class! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
4 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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Mrs. MacQuilliam and students putting in work during CKLA, growing together as readers! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
4 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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March madness fun...reading style? 🔥 Thank you for making reading fun and competitive at Folger Mrs. Meredith!  #BelongGrowSucceed @AACounty Schools
4 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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M3 on a Friday afternoon in Mrs. Oltman's grade 5 class! Love seeing the advanced learning programs ((ALPS) in action by our amazing teachers! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
4 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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Using text to learn about River Otters in first grade! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
4 months ago, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
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