Monarch Academy Annapolis

Please join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell for the the next session of the “Partners in Progress: Moving AACPS Forward” series at 6 p.m. tonight at Broadneck High School. Details at https://www.aacps.org/article/1762634.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s next session of “Partners in Progress: Moving AACPS Forward” will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 23, at Broadneck High School. Details at https://www.aacps.org/article/1762634.

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.

Cheers to an amazing Start with Hello Week! Thank you to our awesome scholars and staff for making the week a blast! At MAA...YOU MATTER!

Our second Spirit Friday is coming up next week!

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

🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT – Join Us for Some Spooky Fun! 🎃 Monarch Academy Annapolis is excited to host our Annual Trunk or Treat event on October 30th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at 2000 Capital Drive, Annapolis, MD! 👻 What to expect: DJ, Food Trucks, Activities, and MORE! Prizes for BEST Vehicle Trunks and BEST Costumes! 🚗 Want to participate? Families, staff, and community partners can sign up to: - Decorate your trunk (bring your own candy). - Donate candy without decorating a trunk. 👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/RwjU4ZAFBDYQBSNEA No full masks, weapons, or scary/violent costumes permitted. See you there! 🎉

Hello Families, We are excited to invite you to our Community School Night on September 24th from 5:30-7:00 PM at Monarch Academy Annapolis! This evening will be a wonderful opportunity for you to learn more about our community school, connect with local vendors and organizations, and explore the resources available to support your family. We’ll have representatives from various community partners, including Michael E. Busch Library and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, who will be providing valuable information and assistance. To make the evening more convenient for you, we are offering the following: afterschool childcare, light dinner, fingerprinting vouchers for volunteering, interpretation services, and transportation. Please RSVP by September 19th using this link: https://forms.gle/5k2zpSa2GUm2u9A5A

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.

Our students and staff are excited to celebrate Start with Hello week!

Dr. Bedell's Thursday Thoughts this week: As athletics get into full swing, spectators need to do their part. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo1YpJDA2Ac

🚨 Exciting News! The Monarch Academy Annapolis Community School Resource Site is now live! 🎉 This will be your go-to spot for updates on events, programs, partnerships, and more. The site will be updated frequently, so check back often! Visit the new resource site TODAY. Link: [https://tinyurl.com/3a8k9j6z]

The next meeting of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup established by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 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.

MAA Families: The Mini-Mustangs Youth Cheer Clinic is on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Meade High School! While this is not a school event, it’s a great chance for your child to enjoy a fun day of cheerleading. Spaces are limited—register today: [https://tinyurl.com/5t4a2mu6]

This week on Thursday Thought: Dr. Bedell talks about delicious and nutritious school meals and opportunities to join our Food and Nutrition Services team! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/hGY1xcP8s1s?si=loD7lXRbDFtilIt5

In this week's Thursday Thought, Dr. Bedell discusses the benefits of joining your school's PTA, PTO, PTSO, or PTSA. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/8DvwMUDsiZ4

To sign up to receive email and text message notifications when there are impacts to bus routes, go to www.aacps.org/buses

A message from Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell regarding expectations for spectators at athletics events www.aacps.org/bedellmessage

Thank you for supporting the Stuff the Bus community program! The students and staff appreciate all the donations! We even have “smelly” notebooks!

Welcome to a new AACPS feature: Thursday Thought with Dr. Bedell. Each week, the Superintendent will provide his thoughts on a topic of interest to AACPS families, students, and staff. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/nYR6Zg5oSGY