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3 months ago, AACPS
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Just a reminder! Monday clubs START TODAY!
3 months ago, Glen Burnie Park Elementary
Hello GBPE Families!

I apologize as I was misinformed. The sidewalk to the pool parking lot has NOT been shoveled and is very icy. It is recommended that students avoid this route.

Mrs. McFarland
3 months ago, Glen Burnie Park Elementary
Families, Welcome back from our snow and virtual days. Our goal is to get everyone in safely, so please be extra cautious tomorrow. Sidewalks are cleared as best as they can be. The parking lots are as well. However, curbs still have snow build up from plowing. We will have extra staff outside to support students as they come in. The GBP Pool parking lot is NOT plowed. I know many families use it for walkers and drop off. We did shovel the walk from it to school, but I don't want anyone getting stuck in the icy lot. Many neighbors shoveled their sidewalks, but not all. I am hopeful that students do not need to walk in the street and have a safe space to wait for buses. The roads in GBP are VERY narrow with basically one way passage. Please use extra care as it will take longer with buses in the road. We will have indoor recess as staff will need to park on the blacktop. We will monitor for cha he's on Tuesday. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Mrs. McFarland
3 months ago, Glen Burnie Park Elementary

4:00 p.m., 1/31/26: Out of an abundance of caution and in order to allow additional time for student and staff travel, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools will open two hours late on Monday, Feb. 2, and Tuesday, Feb. 3. There will be no morning half-day ECSE sessions, no morning sessions at the Centers of Applied Technology, and no transportation to JROTC programs.

Families of students who normally walk to school should closely examine walking routes prior to Monday and strongly consider transporting their students to and from school. Some adverse road and sidewalk conditions will also still exist on Monday and Tuesday, so families and staff are urged to exercise caution and patience, including as it relates to decisions about student drivers.

3 months ago, AACPS
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4:35 p.m., 1/30/26: Anne Arundel County Public Schools-sponsored activities for Saturday, January 31, will continue as scheduled. For the status of activities sponsored by agencies other than Anne Arundel County Public Schools on January 31 or February 1, please check with those agencies.

Those traveling to school sites for activities on Saturday should allow extra time for travel and exercise caution as they walk to and from buildings. Crews will be continuing to work on school sites throughout the day Saturday.

No decisions have been made about the status of school district operations for Monday, February 2.

Thank you.

3 months ago, AACPS
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Hello GBPE Families!

Thank you so much for your patience and support for today's virtual learning! We know there were some issues with the platform, but many students were able to get on their Google Meets and participate in learning.

We will try this again tomorrow! As a reminder, Google Meet links will be posted on Canvas and sent out via text/email around 8:55 am.

Thank you again! We couldn't have done this without you! Stay safe, and stay warm!
3 months ago, Glen Burnie Park Elementary
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares his gratitude for the dedicated staff who worked tirelessly through snow and ice to support our AACPS schools and buildings. #BelongGrowSucceed

YouTube English:  https://youtu.be/1SzYvdmgphA
YouTube Spanish:  https://youtu.be/J_s0Tj8V8mc
3 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - January 29, 2026
Hello GBPE Families!

We hope you have enjoyed the "snow" days! https://bit.ly/4k3bTTn

Here is the schedule for tomorrow and Friday: https://bit.ly/4t4QRrF

Students will have access to the Google Meet links for their class on Canvas. These links will also be provided to families (by grade level) via text and email around 8:55 am.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher.
3 months ago, Glen Burnie Park Elementary

12:15 p,.m, 1/28/26: Due to continuing adverse weather and travel conditions, including ongoing work at school sites, impassable side streets and inaccessible bus stops in some areas, all AACPS schools will operate virtually on Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30. Students will engage in real-time virtual instruction with their teachers. Schools will begin instruction at 9 or 9:15 a.m., as listed on schedules that can be found at www.aacps.org/studentschedules or www.aacps.org/stayconnected.

With the exception of Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel, AACPS employees will work remotely on January 29 and 30. Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel must follow the terms of their negotiated agreement and report to work locations as required. Additional guidance regarding reporting requirements will be communicated to impacted employees.

No decisions have been made about school district activities for Saturday, January 31.

Thank you.

3 months ago, AACPS
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To help families and students be able to more easily access resources and information during the aftermath of this winter storm, Anne Arundel County Public Schools has created a special web page. Go to www.aacps.org/stayconnected to access that information, including rescheduled dates for postponed events.
3 months ago, AACPS
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Led by improvements in 10 of 14 student group categories and with 11 of 16 comprehensive high schools posting graduation rates over 90 percent, Anne Arundel County Public Schools saw its overall graduation rate rise for the second consecutive year, data released today by the Maryland State Department of Education shows.

To learn more about the graduation rate, go to the AACPS News Release section at https://www.aacps.org/article/2660849.
3 months ago, AACPS
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Eight high school students from across Anne Arundel County have been nominated to be the 2026–2027 Student Member of the Board of Education. To see the complete list of candidates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2660263.
3 months ago, AACPS
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The closing of schools on Tuesday, January 27, and Wednesday, January 28, utilizes the second and third of three inclement weather days built into the 2025-26 school year calendar. Under state law, AACPS may choose to move to virtual learning on future inclement weather days. No decisions have been made for school district operations beyond Wednesday, January 28. If additional days are needed and virtual learning is not utilized, those days would be added to the end of the calendar.

3 months ago, AACPS
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Bundle up and join Title I Central Office for a fun, interactive virtual workshop focused on how audiobooks can warm up
your child’s reading comprehension this winter!
Families will learn simple, practical ways to use audiobooks at home to build understanding, vocabulary, and a love of reading—perfect for snowy days, bedtime routines, or car rides. We’ll share easy strategies families can start using right away to support reading success, no matter your child’s grade level.
Grab a blanket, a warm drink, and let’s turn winter listening into powerful learning!

Date: January 27th
For mor information: https://bit.ly/4sGHjCX
3 months ago, Glen Burnie Park Elementary
3:45 p.m., 1/26/26: Due to ongoing adverse weather and travel conditions, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools buildings will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, and Wednesday, January 28. A Code Red is in effect for employees.

Unit V and Unit VI Central and Satellite Office employees will work remotely on Tuesday, January 27, and Wednesday, January 28, with supervisors providing work requirements.

Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel must follow the terms of their negotiated agreement and report to work locations as required. Additional guidance regarding reporting requirements will be communicated to impacted employees.

With the exception of Unit III employees who are required to report to work locations, no AACPS employees should attempt to travel to AACPS facilities.
3 months ago, AACPS
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The closing of schools on Monday, January 26, 2026, utilizes the first of three inclement weather days built into the 2025-26 school year calendar. Anne Arundel County Public Schools has two such days remaining. Under state law, a school district must use all of its built-in inclement weather days before it can switch to virtual learning.
3 months ago, AACPS
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12:15 p.m., 1/25/26: Due to adverse weather and travel conditions, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools buildings will be closed on Monday, January 26. A Code Red is in effect for employees. Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel must follow the terms of their negotiated agreement and report as required. Additional guidance regarding reporting requirements will be communicated to impacted employees.
3 months ago, AACPS
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Due to expected severe weather, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools facilities will be closed on Sunday, January 25, 2026. This applies to all AACPS and external groups. This status does not impact any school activities for Saturday, January 24, 2026. No decisions have been made as to the status of school district operations for Monday, January 26, 2026.
3 months ago, AACPS
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Our 3rd Quarter Attendance incentive will be a Family Field Trip to the Navy Stadium in Annapolis. Students who have no more than 1 tardy and 1 absence will receive an invitation. We hope you can join in on the celebration.
3 months ago, Glen Burnie Park Elementary