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
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
3:45 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We are SNOW excited for the weather report that tomorrow is now PAJAMA DAY!
Please ensure your contact information is current and correct so that you receive timely notification if we do have a snow day (or a few) next week! We will NOT shift to virtual instruction until we have three snow days. AACPS will make the decision and determinization.
Please ensure your contact information is current and correct so that you receive timely notification if we do have a snow day (or a few) next week! We will NOT shift to virtual instruction until we have three snow days. AACPS will make the decision and determinization.
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares an update regarding the Cool Schools Plunge.
YouTube English: https://youtu.be/1-jvz1YQTAE
YouTube Spanish: https://youtu.be/bBU1_spzVy8
YouTube English: https://youtu.be/1-jvz1YQTAE
YouTube Spanish: https://youtu.be/bBU1_spzVy8
Please see the AACPS website, www.aacps.org, for important precautionary information in advance of the weather event projected for this weekend.
Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying! 📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍Annapolis Middle School. Activities for adults and students of all ages + strategies to address bullying. Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7
It’s nearly certain that we’re getting impacted by snow this weekend, but it’s ABSOLUTELY certain you can be part of the Keep Calm Club by ordering your “Keep Calm, Bob Will Call” apparel through the Center of Applied Technology South. All proceeds from the sale of this apparel helps fund competitions and other opportunities for our CAT center students. ❄️
🔗 Get yours today: https://www.catsouth.org/schoolstore
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
🔗 Get yours today: https://www.catsouth.org/schoolstore
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Sections 3-305(b)(9) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to consider matters related to collective bargaining negotiations.
The meeting will be conducted virtually.
The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.
The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.
The meeting will be conducted virtually.
The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.
The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-1-16-26. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
Yearbooks are for sale! Sales are online only! The deadline to purchase is April 10th!
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/glenburnieparkelementary
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/glenburnieparkelementary
Hello GBPE Families!
Just a reminder, schools will be CLOSED Friday (1/16), Monday (1/19), and Tuesday (1/20) due to the end of the marking period and holiday. We will see all students back in school on Wednesday, January 21st!
Just a reminder, schools will be CLOSED Friday (1/16), Monday (1/19), and Tuesday (1/20) due to the end of the marking period and holiday. We will see all students back in school on Wednesday, January 21st!
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
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
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)
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
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.
