The next meeting of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup established by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 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.

Apply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals! Check out the new Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-friday! Learn about academics and programs, how to navigate AACPS, or get resources on how to support the well-being and growth of students through the AACPS Family Academy online video library. Look for featured content from Family Academy every other Friday on AACPS social media or visit www.aacps.org/familyacademy any time! #AACPSAwesome #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

We are Jones Elementary and we think trees are terrific! #BelongGrowSucceed

We are Jones Elementary and sorting seeds from our nature walk in the Fox Way! #BelongGrowSucceed

We are Jones Elementary and a Wonderland tea party to close out Gr.3 Unit 1 is the Fox Way! #BelongGrowSucceed

We are Jones Elementary and a Wonderland tea party to close out Gr.3 Unit 1 is the Fox Way! #BelongGrowSucceed

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about school safety, the rise in rumors and threats, and the roles we all play in keeping each other safe. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/4fBiE7lmUZs

We are Jones Elementary and thinking critically about how to survive if you were trapped in the woods is the EEE Jones Way! #BelongGrowSucceed

We are Jones Elementary and thinking critically about how to survive if you were trapped in the woods is the EEE Jones Way! #BelongGrowSucceed

We are Jones Elementary and and writing personal narrative using descriptive details is the Fox Way! #BelongGrowSucceed

We are Jones Elementary and practicing making circles is the Jones Way! #BelongGrowSucceed

Celebrating Constitution Day

Celebrating Our Amazing Technology Team National IT Professionals Day #AACPSCelebrates

Celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth #AACPSFamily #CelebrateDiversity #AACPSCelebrates Spanish - https://fb.watch/uEf4Bs4pX3/ English - https://fb.watch/uEf8bcBllS/

This week’s Staff Fox Star is Courtney Smotherman! Like a Fox, she’s adaptable, quick-thinking, and always steps up for the team. A master scheduler and student advocate, she faces every challenge with clever solutions and a generous spirit. #BelongGrowSucceed

🎉 Celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth ! Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long observance in June 1968, introduced by Congressman George E. Brown and approved by President Lyndon B. Johnson on September 17, 1968. In 1988, a bill championed by Senator Paul Simon and U.S. Representative Esteban E. Torres extended the celebration to a full 31 days. President Ronald Reagan signed this extension into law on August 17, 1988. On September 14, 1989, President George H.W. Bush officially declared the period from September 15 to October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. This timeframe honors the independence days of several Latin American countries: Mexico (September 16, 1810), Chile (September 18, 1810), Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (September 15, 1821), and Belize (September 21, 1981). #CelebrateDiversity #AACPSCelebrates

A message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell regarding an increase in the reports of threats of violence to schools has been posted online. Please take time to read this message. It can be found at www.aacps.org/drbedellmessage.

We are Jones Elementary and becoming character trait experts is the Fox Way! #BelongGrowSucceed

We are Jones Elementary and practicing strong and weak beats through lightsaber choreography is the Fox Way #BelongGrowSucceed

Great fundraising night at Rita's. Thank you for coming out and supporting us! #BelongGrowSucceed