
This week's Thursday Thoughts from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell focus on voting and teaching students about their right to vote. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSuceed
https://youtu.be/BFGIZOla1k4

Did you miss the October 16 presentation to the Board of Education on AACPS' proposed new Learning Management System? Watch it and hear questions posed by the Board here.
https://youtu.be/GYTw1h9Qt7I

Dr. Mark Bedell and Senior Legislative and Policy Specialist Grace Wilson clear up misconceptions about the work of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup.
https://youtu.be/G6MP4wVj9w8

Please join GBPE PTO at Old Mill South for our Trunk or Treat on Monday, October 28th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Please see flyer for additional information and RSVP for this exciting event! Hope to see you there!

Have you heard the news? Always Ice Cream is offering an EXCLUSIVE Anne Arundel County Public Schools flavor in November, with a portion of sales benefitting the Education Foundation of AACPS! Check out more at the link below and stay tuned for the flavor reveal on October 24! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1287317595500634


Parent Portal Account
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-10-18-24.
It's Family Academy Friday! Look for featured content every other Friday on AACPS social media or visit www.aacps.org/familyacademy! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed


In this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the importance of dedicated time for the new Core Knowledge Language Arts elementary school curriculum and its impact on early dismissal days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxuonez4ahs

Join us for our annual Halloween Parade on October 31st at 8:30 am! Families are welcome to watch from the parking lot. Students should wear their costume over their clothes.

GBPE Class Candy Competition Begins Monday, October 14th, watch the video link for more details. https://www.wevideo.com/view/3576085195
Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0844A8AE2EABFB6-51724117-gbpe#/

The Office of Community Schools recently supported a professional development initiative focused on Spanish language learning, featuring a two-week immersion course in Cusco, Peru. This program exemplifies the Community Schools' commitment to building relationships, supporting our students and families, and making AACPS a community where everyone can #BelongGrowSucceed.
https://youtu.be/GEC3nL78Zqs?si=xs9qxWj5pdNDIW8T


Join us on Saturday, October 26th from 10-11:30 am for the Family Health & Wellness Event at Corkran Middle School! Learn about eating habits, and nutrition! We will have local partners at resource tables and blood pressure checks.

Today is #UnityDay!
Don't forget to wear orange to show your support and celebration of Unity Day.
Kindness - Acceptance - Inclusion
Use our hashtags on X/Twitter to share your Unity Day pictures:
#UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed
Pictures can be emailed to communications@aacps.org
or DM on Instagram


#UnityDay is coming!
Don't forget to wear orange tomorrow to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed


Ahoy, mateys! Arrr-ye ready to hoist the sails and join us on this grand adventure as we celebrate National School Lunch Week?
Healthy school meals be the finest treasure, fit to fuel young buccaneers as they chart their course through the stormy seas of learning. With proper grub in their bellies, they'll be ready to tackle any challenge that comes their way! So, let’s feast like the true school lunch pirates we are and make this week a bountiful haul! Avast, let’s dig in! 🍎🏴☠️
#NSLW24 Find Your Treasure!


The next meeting of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup established by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis.
The workgroup has been created to engage stakeholders in a robust conversation regarding school scheduling in Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) and to consider innovative school scheduling models for implementation in AACPS. It consists of AACPS staff, elected officials, and representatives from community organizations.
Meetings are open to the public and public feedback on innovative school scheduling in AACPS and the work of the workgroup is encouraged. Individuals will be able to provide comment in person or virtually at the end of each workgroup meeting. A total of five speakers will be permitted to speak for three minutes each. Written comment may also be submitted to Grace Wilson, Senior Legislative and Policy Specialist, at gawilson1@aacps.org.
As the group’s work progresses, more information will be posted at www.aacps.org/schedulingworkgroup. Those who cannot attend meetings in person can watch virtually through links found on that page.


GBPE Class Candy Competition Begins Monday, October 14th, watch the video link for more details. https://www.wevideo.com/view/3576085195
Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0844A8AE2EABFB6-51724117-gbpe#/

Good Afternoon Glen Burnie Park Families! This will be our first Attendance Field Trip. We look forward to seeing who is an Attendance Goal Getter for the first marking period!



#UnityDay is coming!
Don't forget to wear orange on Tuesday, October 15 to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed


World Mental Health Day
October 10


GBPE PTO's Spirit Wear Shop is now open with shirts and hoodies available for purchase until October 13th. Please check the flyer for information. https://stores.inksoft.com/GLE205/shop/home