On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares details on the AACPS Data Dashboard. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/IQ57NArSyR0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/BHj1FmopMHc
- English: https://youtu.be/IQ57NArSyR0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/BHj1FmopMHc
Sara Hamdaoui, a junior at Crofton High School, has been elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) to be the 2026-2027 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). The results were announced today on CRASC’s Instagram page, @CRASC_Online.
For more details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2838029.
Hi GBPE Families! Our Quarter 4 attendance incentive will be Backyard Games. In order to attend, students must have no more than 1 excused absence and no more than 1 excused tardy. Winning starts with showing up!
GBPE Families: Join us on Tuesday, April 28th @ 8:30 a.m for Rising Tigers! Incoming Pre-K and Kindergarten students will enjoy fun activities, while families learn more about school schedules and expectations for the upcoming school year.
MATH SPIRIT DAY- Monday 4/20
Dreaming in digits. Wear your pajamas!
Dreaming in digits. Wear your pajamas!
With winter and the Easter/Spring Break in the rear-view mirror, students, families and staff now have their sights set on the end of the school year.
The last day of school for students in prekindergarten through 11th grade will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The last day of work for 191-day Unit I and Unit IV employees (classroom teachers, teaching assistants, technology support technicians, etc.) will be Thursday, June 18, 2026.
For more key dates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2828570.
The last day of school for students in prekindergarten through 11th grade will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The last day of work for 191-day Unit I and Unit IV employees (classroom teachers, teaching assistants, technology support technicians, etc.) will be Thursday, June 18, 2026.
For more key dates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2828570.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is set to vote on revisions to its grading policy that would allow the school district to provide class rank to certain high school students at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
At the meeting, the Board will also:
• receive the recommendation of the Calendar Committee on the calendar for the 2027-28 school year. A Board vote on that calendar is scheduled for the Board’s May 6, 2026, meeting. The Board approved the 2026-27 school year calendar earlier this year.
• get a summary of education-related legislation considered during the recently concluded Maryland General Assembly session and the impact of that legislation on the school district.
• recognize 2026 National Merit Scholarship finalists.
For more details on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2826901.
Our PTO is excited to host a Parents’ Night Out on Friday, April 24th from 2:30–5:30 PM! Drop off your child and enjoy a well-deserved break while they have a fun-filled afternoon with movies, games, crafts, STEM activities, and pizza!
The cost is $10 per child for PTO members and $20 per child for non-members. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up early! Be on the lookout for a sign-up flyer coming home!
Registration deadline: April 20th
For more information, please contact: ptotreasurergbpe@gmail.com
We hope your child can join us for this exciting event! 🎉
The cost is $10 per child for PTO members and $20 per child for non-members. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up early! Be on the lookout for a sign-up flyer coming home!
Registration deadline: April 20th
For more information, please contact: ptotreasurergbpe@gmail.com
We hope your child can join us for this exciting event! 🎉
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares more about the Meade Cluster Spring Event taking place this Saturday, April 18.
- English: https://youtu.be/vJgx0NhJY54
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/2pcK2z_pnP0
- English: https://youtu.be/vJgx0NhJY54
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/2pcK2z_pnP0
LAST CALL!
Order your yearbook before it’s too late! The deadline to order is TOMORROW! There will be no extras after this date!
**Order Here:
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/glenburnieparkelementary
Order your yearbook before it’s too late! The deadline to order is TOMORROW! There will be no extras after this date!
**Order Here:
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/glenburnieparkelementary
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
- English: https://youtu.be/9xSl6_3mmWk
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/ScKg246qbVY
Order your yearbook before it’s too late! The deadline to order is April 10th! There will be no extras after this date!
**Order Here:
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/glenburnieparkelementary
**Order Here:
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/glenburnieparkelementary
Hello GBPE Families!
Please join us on Wednesday, April 8th, at 5:00 pm for our cluster-wide Family Financial Literacy Night. This event will be hosted by Old Mill Middle South at 430 Old Mill Road, Millersville, MD 21108. Families should enter from the Oakwood Road entrance.
For more information: https://bit.ly/4bByd41
This event will feature keynote speakers for parents & teens from the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union and Bay Vanguard Bank, as well as several additional resources regarding Financial planning and well-being. We will be providing interactive games for Children in partnership with Mathnasium, and a snack will be provided.
We will have Spanish-speaking interpreters available at the event to assist families with accessing information and resources.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please join us on Wednesday, April 8th, at 5:00 pm for our cluster-wide Family Financial Literacy Night. This event will be hosted by Old Mill Middle South at 430 Old Mill Road, Millersville, MD 21108. Families should enter from the Oakwood Road entrance.
For more information: https://bit.ly/4bByd41
This event will feature keynote speakers for parents & teens from the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union and Bay Vanguard Bank, as well as several additional resources regarding Financial planning and well-being. We will be providing interactive games for Children in partnership with Mathnasium, and a snack will be provided.
We will have Spanish-speaking interpreters available at the event to assist families with accessing information and resources.
We look forward to seeing you there!
GBPE Families: Join us on Tuesday, April 28th @ 8:30 a.m for Rising Tigers! Incoming Pre-K and Kindergarten students will enjoy fun activities, while families learn more about school schedules and expectations for the upcoming school year.
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
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MtjTH0OQZsM
- English: https://youtu.be/4Co7v-rxHxA
Order your yearbook before it’s too late! The deadline to order is April 10th! There will be no extras after this date!
**Order Here:
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/glenburnieparkelementary
**Order Here:
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/glenburnieparkelementary
Hello GBPE Families!
Have an interesting career? Know someone who does? Sign up for our Career Day on April 24th!
Sign up HERE: https://bit.ly/4bxV1k3
Have an interesting career? Know someone who does? Sign up for our Career Day on April 24th!
Sign up HERE: https://bit.ly/4bxV1k3
Hello GBPE Families!
Please join us on Wednesday, April 8th, at 5:00 pm for our cluster-wide Family Financial Literacy Night. This event will be hosted by Old Mill Middle South at 430 Old Mill Road, Millersville, MD 21108. Families should enter from the Oakwood Road entrance.
For more information: https://bit.ly/4bByd41
This event will feature keynote speakers for parents & teens from the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union and Bay Vanguard Bank, as well as several additional resources regarding Financial planning and well-being. We will be providing interactive games for Children in partnership with Mathnasium, and a snack will be provided.
We will have Spanish-speaking interpreters available at the event to assist families with accessing information and resources.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please join us on Wednesday, April 8th, at 5:00 pm for our cluster-wide Family Financial Literacy Night. This event will be hosted by Old Mill Middle South at 430 Old Mill Road, Millersville, MD 21108. Families should enter from the Oakwood Road entrance.
For more information: https://bit.ly/4bByd41
This event will feature keynote speakers for parents & teens from the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union and Bay Vanguard Bank, as well as several additional resources regarding Financial planning and well-being. We will be providing interactive games for Children in partnership with Mathnasium, and a snack will be provided.
We will have Spanish-speaking interpreters available at the event to assist families with accessing information and resources.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Hello GBPE Families!
Field Day this year will be on Friday, May 29. More information will be coming out as we get closer to Field Day, but we'd love to have your help to make this a special day for our students!
If you'd like to volunteer, please fill out the Google Form below. Volunteers will need to sign in at the office by 7:30 on 5/29, so you can meet me in the gym by 7:40. At that time, I'll show you the activity that you'll lead. Field Day stations will end at 1:30.
Google Form: https://forms.gle/72dskSiUQk5d4qy58
Thank you so much for considering!
Mr. Jones
PE Teacher
Field Day this year will be on Friday, May 29. More information will be coming out as we get closer to Field Day, but we'd love to have your help to make this a special day for our students!
If you'd like to volunteer, please fill out the Google Form below. Volunteers will need to sign in at the office by 7:30 on 5/29, so you can meet me in the gym by 7:40. At that time, I'll show you the activity that you'll lead. Field Day stations will end at 1:30.
Google Form: https://forms.gle/72dskSiUQk5d4qy58
Thank you so much for considering!
Mr. Jones
PE Teacher
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
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/i6wHlIahD4k
- English: https://youtu.be/ATVB_14oIg0
