In this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the importance of dedicated time for the new Core Knowledge Language Arts elementary school curriculum and its impact on early dismissal days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxuonez4ahs
The Office of Community Schools recently supported a professional development initiative focused on Spanish language learning, featuring a two-week immersion course in Cusco, Peru. This program exemplifies the Community Schools' commitment to building relationships, supporting our students and families, and making AACPS a community where everyone can #BelongGrowSucceed.
https://youtu.be/GEC3nL78Zqs?si=xs9qxWj5pdNDIW8T
Check out our attendance brag tags! Over 200 students had perfect attendance for the month of September!
#BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
Today is #UnityDay!
Don't forget to wear orange to show your support and celebration of Unity Day.
Kindness - Acceptance - Inclusion
Use our hashtags on X/Twitter to share your Unity Day pictures:
#UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed
Pictures can be emailed to communications@aacps.org
or DM on Instagram
The Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department made a visit today. 🚒
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#UnityDay is coming!
Don't forget to wear orange tomorrow to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed
Ahoy, mateys! Arrr-ye ready to hoist the sails and join us on this grand adventure as we celebrate National School Lunch Week?
Healthy school meals be the finest treasure, fit to fuel young buccaneers as they chart their course through the stormy seas of learning. With proper grub in their bellies, they'll be ready to tackle any challenge that comes their way! So, let’s feast like the true school lunch pirates we are and make this week a bountiful haul! Avast, let’s dig in! 🍎🏴☠️
#NSLW24 Find Your Treasure!
Students and staff made door displays to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! #BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
The next meeting of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup established by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis.
The workgroup has been created to engage stakeholders in a robust conversation regarding school scheduling in Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) and to consider innovative school scheduling models for implementation in AACPS. It consists of AACPS staff, elected officials, and representatives from community organizations.
Meetings are open to the public and public feedback on innovative school scheduling in AACPS and the work of the workgroup is encouraged. Individuals will be able to provide comment in person or virtually at the end of each workgroup meeting. A total of five speakers will be permitted to speak for three minutes each. Written comment may also be submitted to Grace Wilson, Senior Legislative and Policy Specialist, at gawilson1@aacps.org.
As the group’s work progresses, more information will be posted at www.aacps.org/schedulingworkgroup. Those who cannot attend meetings in person can watch virtually through links found on that page.
#UnityDay is coming!
Don't forget to wear orange on Tuesday, October 15 to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed
We hope to see you on October 18th at our first Trunk or Treat/ Movie Night!
Flu mist forms coming home with students today. Please sign and return to school if you would like for your child to receive the flu mist. Thank you! #GrowBelongSucceed@AACountySchools
World Mental Health Day
October 10
Girls on the Run "Stick with it challenge"
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Second graders creating Rangolis outside! They are learning about art work from India! #BelongGrowSucceed@AACountySchools
The application for Magnet programs is now open.
Apply to a Magnet Program: https://magnet.aacps.org/webapps/aacps_magnet
The application window will be open from noon on October 7 until noon on November 7, 2024.
Please join us for the 2024 Family Involvement Conference
Classrooms Today. Careers Tomorrow.
Saturday, November 9, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Severn Run High School
8065 New Cut Rd, Severn, MD 21144
Conference is Free! | Lunch will be provided.
For more information and to register now, visit: www.aacps.org/familyconference
Download Flyer: https://5il.co/2ydvn
2nd grade partner reading during Skills 📚
#BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
"Success in school begins with showing up. Your attendance shapes your academic journey."
Shout out to Mrs. Marrone's 3rd grade class for having the best attendance for the month of September!
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Congratulations to our Safety of the Month! ⭐️#BelongGrowSucceed @AACountySchools
