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/
https://aacpssurvey.powerappsportals.com/en-US/
It's time for our annual Halloween Parade! Students should WEAR their costume to school OVER their clothing. Our parade will start inside on 10/31 at 8:30 am. Families are welcome to stand outside in the center circle to watch students parade around. Students will return to their classrooms and take off their costumes for the remainder of the day.
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.
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
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.
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
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
Code: 25gbpark26
If you would like to purchase pictures, click here: https://vando.imagequix.com/J9FRB96
Code: 25gbpark26
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
Graduating seniors at 14 county high schools will once again receive their diplomas at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills this spring, with ceremonies at eight other schools scheduled at other venues, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell announced today.
For more details, go to www.aacps.org/graduations.

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


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.
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!
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📣 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! 🥳
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the impact of AACPS’ participation in the Harvest for the Hungry program. Get details at www.aacps.org/harvest.
English video: https://youtu.be/m4fX1F2CLws
Spanish video: https://youtu.be/vbNTVHO63nM
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
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.
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.
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/
https://aacpssurvey.powerappsportals.com/en-US/
