View our November 2024 Family Link Newsletter: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-november-2024

Join the AACPS Office of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction for an exciting event about the new CKLA elementary literacy curriculum! 🗓️ When: Nov. 7, 5:30 p.m. 📍 Where: Severn Run High School Register here: https://forms.gle/Z3mjbZYGRrJMiRJt6

Join us at 10 AM today for our Enchanted Pumpkin Patch event!

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

Lost and Found Day is November 1st! Parents are encouraged to label student items so they can be easily identified and returned. Anything not claimed by November 1st will be donated.

Lost and Found Day is November 1st! Parents are encouraged to label student items so they can be easily identified and returned. Anything not claimed by November 1st will be donated.

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 us for our next Family Friday on November 15th! RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/Q3fhPD4gdy22Wimm7

First grade scholars explored the elements of stories in today’s CKLA Knowledge lesson by unlocking their imaginations with a glass slipper! Can you guess which fairytale helped us activate our background knowledge? #HilltopStars #WhereFunHappensOnTheHill

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

Connections before content! This week at Hilltop ES, we've had a blast engaging our scholars and families, from building relationships to learning together at Title I Math Night. It’s all part of the fun on the Hill! #HilltopStars #CommunitySchool Have a great weekend!

**Join Us as a Volunteer at Hilltop Elementary!** We have some exciting volunteer opportunities coming up, and we’d love for you to get involved! Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with your child’s school, meet other parents, and make a positive impact in our community. Interested? Please reach out to Maggie Kuhnlein at mkuhnlein@aacps.org for more details and to sign up!

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

A huge congratulations to our very own Ms. Keyona Ogunnubi for being nominated as an AACPS Teacher of the Year! We are so proud of her dedication and impact on our Hilltop Stars. Let's cheer her on! 🌟 #TeacherOfTheYear #HilltopStars #AACPSAwesome https://www.aacps.org/article/1828285

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

Mobile Pantry at North County Upcoming Dates: October 21, November 18, December 16.

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

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