Does your child like drawing, creating, or creating videos?
The National Poison Prevention Council is having a poster/video contest. Poster contest details can be found at this link:
bit.ly/nppw-contest-2026.
Contest Summary
The National Poison Prevention Week Council is holding a contest to raise awareness among all students K-12. The 2026 theme is “When the Unexpected Happens, Poison Help is here for you.” You can help tell your friends about poison dangers and how to stay safe from poisoning!
If you are a student in grades 5-12, you can create a video.
If you are a student in grades K-4, you can participate in the poster contest.
You could win a cash prize! For more information, read the details in the link provided.
Winners will be notified via email on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Winners will also be announced on the NPPW Council Facebook and Instagram pages.
ALL entries will receive recognition through the public gallery. No personal information on the participants will be disclosed on the public gallery.
All entries are due on February 3, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. CT.
English: https://youtu.be/D0a2RMQtGJw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/F-WJVQjDE3A
Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying. Explore topics about bullying/cyberbullying, the effects on mental health, and how we can all work together to build inclusive schools and communities. Engage in activities for all ages - elementary, middle, high, and adults! Emerge with concrete strategies for talking about bullying! 📅Tuesday, February 10 ⏰5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍Annapolis Middle School 🔗Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7
For more information, go to the AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2619561.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has opened a link for those wishing to testify virtually at the second of its two public hearings on Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets. For information on both hearings as well as avenues to sign up to deliver testimony, go to AACPS' News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2616536.
Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Severn Run High School, and Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building in Annapolis. Both hearings begin at 6 p.m. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building.
More information, including the process for signing up to speak at the hearings, can be found on AACPS' Budget page at www.aacps.org/fy27budget.
🔗View our January 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣International Parent & Community Leadership Academy
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy Events
‣AACPS Mentorship Programs
...and more!
The seven-week academy is aimed at improving communication between the school system and international families as well as diversifying the pool of leaders in schools and communities who can better support the academic achievement of international students and multilingual learners. Meetings will be held during the day at various Anne Arundel County Public Schools locations.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2608959.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606299.
For details go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606278.
For more information and details on the process, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606248.
For details, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2605182.
Join us for an interactive webinar on Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years. Learn how to support your young child with challenging behavior at home, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual: 📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
Join us for an interactive webinar on Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years. Learn how to support your young child with challenging behavior at home, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual: 📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
Join us for an interactive webinar on Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years. Learn how to support your young child with challenging behavior at home, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual: 📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
Join us for an interactive webinar to discuss Tips for Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual event details: Birth to Five: Tips for Managing Behavior at Home,📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
