Magothy River Middle School

REMINDER: All Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will reopen tomorrow, January 2, on normal schedules.

View our January 2025 Family Link Newsletter: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-january-2025

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

PTSO general meeting Monday, December 16 · 7:00 – 8:00pm Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dib-yxgv-vfp

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/

2024-2025 School Year - 1st Quarter Honor Roll Congratulations to all AACPS students who made the honor roll. www.aacps.org/honorroll #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSCelebrates

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

Thank you to everyone who attended last night's Family Academy Financial Aid workshop presented by our partners at Anne Arundel Community College. Participants learned how to complete the FAFSA and other college financial aid options, including financial aid for international families. If you missed it, join us for the next Family Academy Financial Aid Night on January 22nd @ 6pm at Glen Burnie HS! Register at https://forms.gle/RqBgP6Bye1oLMPft6. Interpreters available upon request.

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-12-6-24. Visit the Family Academy at www.aacps.org/familyacademy! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

MRMS is sponsoring a team to take part in the Cool School Challenge/ Polar Bear Plunge. Students who meet all registration guidelines and raise a minimum of $75 will be eligible to attend the plunge as part of our school sponsored field trip. In order to be a part of the team you must: 1. Register for our team, the Magothy River Frozen Marlins, online. Go to Cool Schools, scroll all the way to the bottom and search Teams: Magothy River Frozen Marlins OR https://support.somd.org/team/601235 Choose “Join team” Click the plus sign on “Fundraise to Plunge” Click “Plunge” and fill out the information. You are now registered for our team and you can begin to collect pledges!! Collect donation pledges!! Each person attending the Cool Schools plunge will be required to raise a minimum of $75. We recommend donations be completed online through the.com website. By logging onto your plunge account, you can send emails to your contacts and/or update your Facebook status or Twitter account with plunge information. Follow your progress, as well as our team’s progress, online. Donations can be made right up to the plunge, however to participate in the PLUNGE on Thursday, you will need to have met the $75 min by Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Permission slips and waivers will be collected starting Monday, January 6, 2025. Give them to Ms. Cameron (Rm 117) or Mr. Kennedy (Gym) anytime. Let them know if you have any questions.

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

🏈The stage is set!🏈 This Saturday, December 7th at 7pm, the Arundel High School Wildcats are ready to take on Linganore High School in the 3A State Football Championship at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis! It’s time to show our Wildcats some love and pack the stands as a #AACPSFamily! Let’s cheer them on as they fight for the state title and bring the trophy home! Don’t miss out on this epic showdown—grab your tickets, wear green, and get ready to make some noise! 🗓️ Date: Saturday, December 7th, 7pm📍 Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis. Let’s go, Wildcats! 💚🐾 #AACPSFamily #StateChampionship #Arundelbleedsgreen #BelongGrowSucceed

AACPS Birth to Five Family Outreach, Special Education Family Support, and Family Academy are hosting a virtual lunch and learn session on Family Rights in the Special Education Process: Thursday, December 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Register at https://forms.gle/UpvCokHGyvUjx6Y39. We hope this session will empower families with the tools and information to be their child's best advocate.

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

Magothy River Middle PBIS program is selling Ugly Holiday Sweaters for $30. They are made of 100% polyester with a soft fleece inner layer (similar to sweatshirt material). Our PBIS program will earn 5 dollars from every sweater purchased. These funds are used to fund events such as the Turkey Trot and make memorable experiences for our students. The sale will only be running through December 1st so that they will be delivered before the Winter Holiday break. Please consider purchasing one today at the following link: https://magothyuglysweater24.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ If you would like to make this a holiday gift for your child and do not want them to know, please send Mr. Jones an e-mail at zkjones@aacps.org and we can make arrangements for it to be a secret.

Celebrating all of our Amazing Substitute Educators! #BelongGrowSucceed

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