On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights our county’s delegation to the Maryland General Assembly. #BelongGrowSucceed
Spanish: https://youtu.be/7gDrH2g-Kg4
English: https://youtu.be/WjinHal_4P4
Spanish: https://youtu.be/7gDrH2g-Kg4
English: https://youtu.be/WjinHal_4P4
Our Spring Clubs will begin early this year! Please be sure up by January 14th!
Monday Clubs (January 26th-March 23rd): Kindness (1st & 2nd); Soccer (3rd & 4th); Seedling Squad (2nd-5th); STEM (3rd); Poetry (4th)
Thursday Clubs (January 29th-March 26th): Art (3rd-5th); Basketball (4th & 5th); Run (4th & 5th); Get Up Girl (5th); Math Club (5th)
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Monday Clubs (January 26th-March 23rd): Kindness (1st & 2nd); Soccer (3rd & 4th); Seedling Squad (2nd-5th); STEM (3rd); Poetry (4th)
Thursday Clubs (January 29th-March 26th): Art (3rd-5th); Basketball (4th & 5th); Run (4th & 5th); Get Up Girl (5th); Math Club (5th)
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Join the Title I Central Office Staff for a virtual Parent and Family Engagement Opportunity with Numberless Word Problems in Math. In this snowy-themed session, families will learn how removing numbers from a word problem encourages children to think deeply, make sense of situations, and develop confidence before tackling the math. Join us as we discover simple ways to support your child at home while enjoying some frosty, hands-on practice together!
For more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14qD1ILZE-teNz0oK3cs7dpQxjGvI-fo8/view
For more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14qD1ILZE-teNz0oK3cs7dpQxjGvI-fo8/view
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to vote on changes in its policy regarding graduation requirements for students at its next meeting, set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026. For complete information, including proposed changes in the administrative regulation regarding graduation requirements, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2625723.
This week on Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares more about the district’s mentoring program.
English: https://youtu.be/D0a2RMQtGJw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/F-WJVQjDE3A
English: https://youtu.be/D0a2RMQtGJw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/F-WJVQjDE3A
Join the Title I Central Office Staff for a virtual Parent and Family Engagement Opportunity with Numberless Word Problems in Math. In this snowy-themed session, families will learn how removing numbers from a word problem encourages children to think deeply, make sense of situations, and develop confidence before tackling the math. Join us as we discover simple ways to support your child at home while enjoying some frosty, hands-on practice together!
For more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14qD1ILZE-teNz0oK3cs7dpQxjGvI-fo8/view
Calling it a “proactive and responsible step” to address growing pressures as the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process begins, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today announced an immediate hiring freeze for the school district’s central and satellite offices.
For more information, go to the AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2619561.
For more information, go to the AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2619561.
Our Spring Clubs will begin early this year! Please be sure up by January 14th!
Monday Clubs (January 26th-March 23rd): Kindness (1st & 2nd); Soccer (3rd & 4th); Seedling Squad (2nd-5th); STEM (3rd); Poetry (4th)
Thursday Clubs (January 29th-March 26th): Art (3rd-5th); Basketball (4th & 5th); Run (4th & 5th); Get Up Girl (5th); Math Club (5th)
Sign Up HERE: https://bit.ly/45rwElE
Monday Clubs (January 26th-March 23rd): Kindness (1st & 2nd); Soccer (3rd & 4th); Seedling Squad (2nd-5th); STEM (3rd); Poetry (4th)
Thursday Clubs (January 29th-March 26th): Art (3rd-5th); Basketball (4th & 5th); Run (4th & 5th); Get Up Girl (5th); Math Club (5th)
Sign Up HERE: https://bit.ly/45rwElE
Hello GBPE Families!
Please make sure you check out our Park Press for important updates and information!
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Please make sure you check out our Park Press for important updates and information!
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has opened a link for those wishing to testify virtually at the second of its two public hearings on Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets. For information on both hearings as well as avenues to sign up to deliver testimony, go to AACPS' News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2616536.
The Board of Education has scheduled two public hearings and a public workshop on Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget recommendation.
Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Severn Run High School, and Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building in Annapolis. Both hearings begin at 6 p.m. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building.
More information, including the process for signing up to speak at the hearings, can be found on AACPS' Budget page at www.aacps.org/fy27budget.
Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Severn Run High School, and Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building in Annapolis. Both hearings begin at 6 p.m. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building.
More information, including the process for signing up to speak at the hearings, can be found on AACPS' Budget page at www.aacps.org/fy27budget.
🔗View our January 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣International Parent & Community Leadership Academy
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy Events
‣AACPS Mentorship Programs
...and more!
The staff of Glen Burnie Park wishes all our students and families a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year. Enjoy time spent with friends and family! We will see you in 2026!
The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Office of School and Family Partnerships is looking for candidates for its 11th annual International Parent and Community Leadership Academy (IPCLA), which begins February 17, 2026.
The seven-week academy is aimed at improving communication between the school system and international families as well as diversifying the pool of leaders in schools and communities who can better support the academic achievement of international students and multilingual learners. Meetings will be held during the day at various Anne Arundel County Public Schools locations.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2608959.
The seven-week academy is aimed at improving communication between the school system and international families as well as diversifying the pool of leaders in schools and communities who can better support the academic achievement of international students and multilingual learners. Meetings will be held during the day at various Anne Arundel County Public Schools locations.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2608959.
GBPE Families join us for our Parent Advisory Committee and Art at the Park on January 14, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Come collaborate with other parents on how to support your child's growth and provide input on school decisions. Also, stay for a wonderful directed art activity with Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Strube!
Beginning with freshmen in the 2026-27 school year, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools students will be required to earn one-half credit in financial literacy in order to graduate, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell has announced.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606299.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606299.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will host elected officials representing the county and the City of Annapolis at its annual Legislative Breakfast on Monday, January 5, 2026.
For details go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606278.
For details go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606278.
The Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) will launch the 2026–2027 Student Member of the Board (SMOB) election cycle by hosting a virtual information night on Tuesday, January 7, 2026.
For more information and details on the process, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606248.
For more information and details on the process, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606248.
Continuing a pattern of prudent and responsible budgetary decisions and placing a clear emphasis on prioritizing people over launching a slate of new programs in light of budgetary constraints at various levels, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell tonight recommended a Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget to the Board of Education tonight that dedicates nearly 49 percent of new funding to employee compensation and benefits.
For details, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2605182.
For details, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2605182.
Join us for an interactive webinar to discuss Tips for Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual event details: Birth to Five: Tips for Managing Behavior at Home,📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
