4:30 p.m., 1/5/25: Due to the forecast for severe inclement weather, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, January 6. There will be no instruction for students. A Code Red is in effect for employees. Unit III personnel must report to their work locations as required.
No, Bob doesn’t know yet if there will be school on Monday. But Bob DOES KNOW you can help support CAT South students going to state, regional, and national competitions through the purchase of “Keep Calm” apparel. All of the proceeds help CAT South students. You can place orders at https://www.catsouth.org/schoolstore.
As for Monday, we’ll all just have to stay tuned. Bob will let you know when he knows.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #KeepCalmBobWillCall #PleaseBob
In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts,
Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell discusses 2025, finishing the first semester strong, and taking time for mental health. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/eKrYCmLbnzk
REMINDER: All Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will reopen tomorrow, January 2, on normal schedules.
At its December 18, 2024, meeting, the Board of Education was presented with two recommended 2025-26 school year calendars by the AACPS Calendar Committee. The Board is now seeking public input on those recommended calendars.
The calendars, complete information on the discussion by the Calendar Committee and a link to provide input can be found at www.aacps.org/2526calendar. Input will be accepted through noon on January 3, 2025.
Thank you.
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about his recommended Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the quest to become a phenomenal school district in this country. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
https://youtu.be/9Og_PO5mvH4
📢 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.
A huge THANK YOU to the veterans who have served our nation and are now serving our school system! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
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!