The Board of Education today approved an agreement with the Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC) for the coming fiscal year that provides, subject to county funding, a step increase for eligible Unit IV employees and a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all Unit IV employees.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874675.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874675.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
Hello Families! Multicultural Spirit Week is next week 🎉
Mon (5/11): Bring a picture/drawing of your culture to create a cultural collage
Tues (5/12): Bring a cultural item for show & tell
Wed (5/13): Wear or bring your country’s flag/colors
Thurs (5/14): Wear cultural clothing and/or join us at 5:00 PM for our multicultural & art night
We can’t wait to celebrate our school’s diversity with you!
*We will be sending home nightly reminders of the Spirit Days!
Mon (5/11): Bring a picture/drawing of your culture to create a cultural collage
Tues (5/12): Bring a cultural item for show & tell
Wed (5/13): Wear or bring your country’s flag/colors
Thurs (5/14): Wear cultural clothing and/or join us at 5:00 PM for our multicultural & art night
We can’t wait to celebrate our school’s diversity with you!
*We will be sending home nightly reminders of the Spirit Days!
Hello GBPE Families!
Field Day is coming on May 29th!
Class colors...
PreK- Gray
K – Purple
1st – Tie-Dye
2nd - Orange
3rd - Red
4th - Green
5th - Blue
Bring a water bottle.
Wear appropriate shoes.
Apply sunscreen before coming to school.
**If you would like to volunteer, please email Mr. Jones at CLJONES1@aacps.org or send a message on Rooms.
Field Day is coming on May 29th!
Class colors...
PreK- Gray
K – Purple
1st – Tie-Dye
2nd - Orange
3rd - Red
4th - Green
5th - Blue
Bring a water bottle.
Wear appropriate shoes.
Apply sunscreen before coming to school.
**If you would like to volunteer, please email Mr. Jones at CLJONES1@aacps.org or send a message on Rooms.
Join us for GBPE Kindergarten Orientation on May 20th! Parents and incoming Kindergarten students can meet our teachers and learn about school curriculum and expectations! Doors open at 4:45 PM! Event starts at 5:00 PM!
Go you know a HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR who went to GBPE that is graduating this year?
Please have them sign up for our GRAD WALK on Monday, June 1st at 1:45 pm!
Sign up HERE: https://forms.gle/gJjmu4kdvqEHk9fv5
For more information: https://bit.ly/3QLYBQQ
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights four schools that were awarded the Purple Star Schools designation, as announced this week by the Maryland State Department of Education. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/9F-x1ohlB6s
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/aogRGEq1nKU
- English: https://youtu.be/9F-x1ohlB6s
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/aogRGEq1nKU
Joe Bigsby, a STEM teacher at Magothy River Middle School, tonight was named the 2026 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement came before a crowd of more than 700 people at the culmination of the 40th annual Excellence in Education Awards held at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills.
Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.
For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.
Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.
For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has been presented with a recommended 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.
The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
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:
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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