Monarch Academy Annapolis

📢 Community School Monday Memo Highlights: Don’t Miss Out! 🎨 Free After-School Clubs: Starting mid-January for Pre-K through 5th grade! Stay tuned for registration. 🎭 Attendance Challenge: Earn free tickets to Go-Go: The Next Generation in February with strong January attendance! ❄️ Holiday Wishes: Wishing all Monarch families a joyful winter break. Reminder: Last school day is Friday, December 20th! 👉 Read more here: [https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZd0hllQ0/nemq2aTvZeTCyacJvNcPBQ/view?utm_content=DAGZd0hllQ0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h9d36cd73ca] Let’s finish the year strong and look forward to a fun and successful 2025!

Make time to see the work of our amazing elementary student artists at the Winter Wonderland exhibit at Annapolis Mall before it closes on January 2, 2025. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://www.capitalgazette.com/2024/12/16/anne-arundels-elementary-school-artists-shine-at-winter-wonderland-themed-exhibit/

📢 This Week’s MAA Community School Monday Memo Highlights: Family Book Fair & Toy Drive! Family Book Fair: Join us this Wednesday, December 11th, 2:00-3:30 PM, for a festive family event featuring pictures with Santa, snacks, crafts, and more! 🎅📚 Toy & Game Drive: Support our classrooms by donating new or gently used toys and games by December 20th! Check out our Amazon Wishlist for easy delivery directly to the school. 📖 Click here to read this week’s Community School Monday Memo for full details: https://tinyurl.com/4wz5r89x We hope to see you at the Book Fair! 🎨🎁

It’s the gift-giving season, and here’s another reason to leave home to shop: You get to see #AACPSAwesome artwork from our amazing elementary school students at the Winter Wonderland exhibit at Westfield Annapolis Mall. Check it out today! #AGiftInItself #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about working with the newly constituted Board of Education to continue to help every student Belong, Grow, and Succeed. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/2vB2ANeO7Uc

History was made today as, for the first time, all seven elected members of the Board of Education took their oaths of office to begin new four-year terms. Congratulations to Gloria Dent (District 1), Robert Silkworth (District 2), Erica McFarland (District 3), Sarah J. McDermott (District 4), Dana Schallheim (District 5), Joanna Bache Tobin (District 6), and Dawn Pulliam (District 7). They are joined by Student Member of the Board Hafsa Hamdaoui of Crofton High School. Thanks to Clerk of the Circuit Court Scott Poyer for administering the oath. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

As they conclude their terms on the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today, we thank outgoing members Corine Frank, Melissa Ellis, and Michelle Corkadel for their service to our students and our school system. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, a message of gratitude and thankfulness from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/n-sp3X9BqqU

📢 Community School Updates! Our latest Monday Memo is live! 🌟 Here are this week’s highlights: 📝 Join the PTA – Membership is only $10 and makes a huge impact on our school. Sign up today and help us continue creating great opportunities for our students and families. 🎉 We’re Renewed! – Monarch Academy Annapolis has been renewed for another seven years! A huge thank-you to our amazing community for helping us achieve this milestone. Here’s to seven more years of collaboration and growth! Click here to read the full memo: [https://www.canva.com/design/DAGXOiksbhA/qsie-DY_IKLwQnuYUMMlYg/view?utm_content=DAGXOiksbhA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor] Have questions or need support? Reach out to our Community School Program Manager, Christee Jordan, at CNJordan@aacps.org.

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses a key partnership in Anne Arundel County Public Schools' cybersecurity efforts. https://youtu.be/yqWpu-DNY7c #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the importance of starting AACPS' mentorship program and the ways in which community members can get involved. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45hCZiJFlJQ

Due to a PowerSchool issue, some families are having difficulty opening report cards being sent by schools today. Schools have been instructed to stop sending report cards until PowerSchool can rectify the issue. Families who have already received report cards should wait until this evening to attempt to open them.

Hello Families! Please view our MAA Community School Monday Memo: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGWHuM8S1I/IVFjU3wbgyabJWb5sCN7Ug/view?utm_content=DAGWHuM8S1I&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor -- Thank you!

A huge THANK YOU to the veterans who have served our nation and are now serving our school system! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

Join host Katie Holmes and three outstanding student-athletes from Severna Park High School to learn how they are taking it to The Next Level. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/G46CW3paLv8

On this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about AACPS’ new Learning Management System and the importance of collaboration with employee bargaining units. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/ELARUisT23M

It's another beautiful, late fall day outside and whether you're already out and about or just need something to do, head to any Always Ice Cream Company location and pick up a scoop (or two, or a pint, or ...) of the official AACPS flavor, Smart Cookie! The flavor is available all month long and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Education Foundation of AACPS to give back to our students and schools! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed #WeLoveIceCream

Growing a great team takes investment, so we sent teams from Human Resources, Professional Learning and Organizational Advancement, and Curriculum and Assessments to recruit the best and brightest at the University of Maryland College Park. #StrategicPlanPriority3 #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #WeLoveTerpsInAACPS To see our Strategic Plan, go to www.aacps.org/strategicplan.

New Weekly Community School Monday Memo! Stay informed with updates on events, programs, resources, and more at Monarch Academy Annapolis. Free After-School Transportation 🚍 We’ve partnered with Champions Martial Arts and Admiral Oaks Boys & Girls Club for free after-school transport, including early-dismissal Wednesdays. Flyers available or contact Ms. Jordan (CNJordan@AACPS.org). Trunk or Treat - Oct. 30th 🎃 Join us 5:30-7:30 PM for music, food trucks, activities, and a 360° photo booth! RSVP to decorate or donate: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV7Y1IvVG6ZxhatPk6tTbivPsSOXECFehe9uG3tCL3uxfmNg/viewform New Barber Services 💈 Monthly, free on-site barber services for students, starting next month! Sign-up link available Nov. 1 in the Monthly Newsletter. Steering Committee 💼 Join us in shaping our school’s future! Interested? Sign up here: [Steering Committee Interest Form]. Bookmark the Community School Resource Site for updates, and reach out to Ms. Jordan with questions (CNJordan@AACPS.org).

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