Utilizing flexibility provided in a new law, the Board of Education has altered the current school year calendar by removing six early dismissal days and creating in their place three full school days for students followed by three non-student days in which teachers can complete grading and other staff can engage in professional learning. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2490677.

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the ongoing Phase 2 redistricting process. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

English: https://youtu.be/-KbI4X48oCY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/jYJRivm8LhY

Acting on newly released unofficial enrollment counts for the current school year provided to it last night, the Board of Education has moved two additional redistricting proposals to public hearing. With last night’s action, the Board has now moved six proposals forward to public hearing.

For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2489634.

Join us October 27, 5-6:30 for our annual trunk or treat at Glen Burnie Park!

We are looking for volunteers! Use this link to sign up! http://bit.ly/4mHvkB0

We are also collecting candy donations! The grade level with the most donations gets a movie and a treat! Candy collection goes until October 24th!

More info HERE: http://bit.ly/4pO9Tku

Hi GBPE families, Don't forget tonight is our Syllable Safari. Doors open at 5:15pm! We hope to see you there!

Picture day is next Tuesday, October 21st! All students will have their picture taken for the yearbook.

If you would like to purchase pictures, click here: https://vando.imagequix.com/J9FRB96

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Hi GBPE families, a reminder that our Syllable Safari to learn about syllables and play games is this Wednesday October 15th. Doors open at 5:15pm

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-10-10-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

Our Quarter 1 Attendance Incentive is almost here!

Check out info here: http://bit.ly/46faLpb

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive new additional information regarding Phase 2 of the comprehensive redistricting process and consider revisions to the current school year calendar at its next regular business meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

At the meeting, the Board will also receive an update on the minimum school funding requirements contained in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the work Anne Arundel County Public Schools is doing to meet those requirements.

For more information on the meeting, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2477523.

We kicked off our fundraiser today! 🚀 We’re raising money to decrease costs for field trips and support teachers and we need YOUR help! 👩‍💻 Visit givingmarket.shop/145670 to register! 🎒 Check your student’s backpack for their fundraising packet! 🎁 Shop from hundreds of fun items – and support our school in the process! 📣 BONUS: Register, upload 7 emails of family & friends, turn in golden ticket, and your child will earn a Slap Starz Bracelet and be entered into a drawing for an Extreme Room Makeover! 🥳

Join us October 27, 5-6:30 for our annual trunk or treat at Glen Burnie Park!

We are looking for volunteers! Use this link to sign up! http://bit.ly/4mHvkB0

We are also collecting candy donations! The grade level with the most donations gets a movie and a treat! Candy collection goes until October 24th!

More info HERE: http://bit.ly/4pO9Tku

Eighty-five school educators have been nominated for the 2025-26 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Award. These outstanding teachers, representing schools across the district, were selected for their commitment to student achievement, their ability to build welcoming and inclusive classrooms, and their dedication to going above and beyond in service of children and families.

To see the full list of nominees, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2473426.

The Board of Education today announced a change in its schedule of public hearings regarding Phase 2 of its comprehensive redistricting process. The changes will allow the Board to receive new additional information from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell that may be helpful in the Board’s decision-making process.

Dr. Bedell told the Board he will present preliminary 2025-2026 student enrollment information at the Board’s next meeting, set for October 15, 2025. As a result, the Board has postponed the first of its two public hearings, scheduled for October 13, 2025.

For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2471155.

Hi GBPE families, come join us for Syllable Safari to learn about syllables and play games on October 15th. Doors open at 5:15pm. Please return the RSVP by October 10th.

Hello GBPE Families! It is that time again! Please complete the Family Feedback for Student Success Survey. Simply, click on the link below. We will only need one survey per family. And here’s the best part: there are prizes for every survey submitted! Let’s get those surveys in!

https://aacpssurvey.powerappsportals.com/en-US/

Hello 5th Grade Families!

The application for Magnet applications for 6th grade is OPEN! If your child is interested in applying for STEM, IB, or APEX, please complete the application by NOVEMBER 6TH. Any applications not completed by then will NOT be allowed.

For more information, please visit: https://www.aacps.org/o/aacps/page/magnet-programs

The Board of Education today announced logistics for two public hearings – to be held on October 13 and 27, 2025 – at which members of the public can testify about the four Phase 2 redistricting proposals currently under consideration. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2463907.