In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell discusses 2025, finishing the first semester strong, and taking time for mental health. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/eKrYCmLbnzk

REMINDER: All Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will reopen tomorrow, January 2, on normal schedules.

View our January 2025 Family Link Newsletter: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-january-2025

Congratulations to Mrs. Davis! She is our new Assistant Principal. She will begin Jan 6. 🦈🎉

Last car loop arrival for 2024!

Annual Inflatable Race was a hit!

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.

Shout out to Arlington Echo for our field trip!

#ChristinaStrong. We love you, Mrs. Beal!

Kindergarten was on the hunt for the Gingerbread Man! Reading clues to find him...👀

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

Maya is back learning math facts!

Mystery Guest Reader day was a hit! I KNOW HIM!

EEE worked on how to catch an elf!

It was Mystery Guest Reader day. How cool to have a former student come read to your class! Shout out to Arundel High.

Shout out to band and strings! Awesome concert, Mrs. Sharma and Mrs. Ritenour!

Best wishes in retirement, Mrs. Taylor!

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/

December Attendance Challenge: Teacher Swap Day Check out the PE teachers (very good PE teachers)!

Tear a tree behind your back! Check out the beautiful tree winners: Mrs. Wasshausen, Mrs. Ryan, Ms. Gormus, and Ms. Flemister for the December Attendance Challenge Game today!