
Today is #UnityDay!
Don't forget to wear orange to show your support and celebration of Unity Day.
Kindness - Acceptance - Inclusion
Use our hashtags on X/Twitter to share your Unity Day pictures:
#UnityDay #UnityDay2025 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed
Pictures can be emailed to communications@aacps.org
or DM on Instagram


Good evening families,
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, is a 2 hour early dismissal for students. Families should make arrangements to pick up students 2 hours earlier than typical. Thank you.

Students are having fun bowling in Kindergarten PE class! Look at that form! #belonggrowsucceed #aacpsawesome







REMINDER: AACPS’ #LiftLA initiative to help the students and schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District in the wake of devastating wildfires has raised nearly $8,300 so far! The campaign runs through February 28. Students and staff can drop money off at their schools just like in the Harvest for the Hungry campaign. Donations can also be made at www.aacps.org/liftla. Thank you!


Our fabulous first graders created their own "I have a dream" speeches with intentional, kind affirmations. #belonggrowsucceed #aacpsawesome







#UnityDay is coming!
Don't forget to wear orange tomorrow to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2025 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed


Celebrating National School Counseling Week #NSCW25
School Counseling: Helping Students THRIVE
#BelongGrowSucceed


Scenarios developed by consultant WXY for Phase 2 of Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ comprehensive redistricting process are now available online. Go to www.aacpsredistricting.org to view the scenarios and leave comment by May 1. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily


As we begin the month of February and start of Black/African-American History Month, we are afforded the opportunity to celebrate and commemorate the many contributions made by people of African descent to our nation. The U.S. Census Bureau offers us some historical context for this month’s recognition on their website:
"To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, the week was expanded to a month. Since then, U.S. presidents have proclaimed February as National African American History Month."


Board of Education to honor 2025 Mo Gaba Positivity and Perseverance Award winners at next meeting. Details: https://www.aacps.org/article/2001359


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


#UnityDay is coming!
Don't forget to wear orange on Tuesday, February 4 to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2025 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed


Attention Families,
+Tuesday, February 4th is a 2-hour early dismissal. Arrangements should be made to pick up students 2 hours earlier than typical.
+The Variety Show Auditions are coming up on Monday, February 3rd, 2025 from 2:45-4:45 p.m. All students planning to audition must turn in their permission slip by Friday, 01/31/2025 or they will not be permitted to stay. Parents are encouraged to attend.
Link to Permission slip: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dz-WLELwe34necj6okqQSLMIyW6glTRF/edit
Paper copies have been sent home with students in their take-home folders.

Families had SO much fun at the AACPS Community Schools Virtual Cook Along on 01/29/2025! The food looks good enough to eat! Thank you Ms. Shandrowsky for supporting this initiative! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed #aacpscommunityschools







In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the launch of Phase 2 of the school system’s comprehensive redistricting effort. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/ZkHZjue779M

What: SOARING to Success Summit
When: Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 @ 8:30-1:30 p.m.
Where: Rippling Woods Elementary School, 530 Nolfield Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Join us for a powerhouse morning filled with literacy, math, and social-emotional strategies that will help your child's learning at home. Together, you and your child will work through strategies and receive materials to support learning at home, such as books, math tools, and so much more.
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZ9az3nlN2vkgh3eggfiiU2KId44gRT6SYdzvFRkjZWYZ1IQ/viewform


We are excited to invite you to the next session of the Family Wellness Forum – an exciting and empowering initiative for all AACPS families! This event is designed to provide you with valuable resources, tools, and strategies to help strengthen your student’s well-being. We’re excited to come together and create lasting positive change – see you there! Register today: https://forms.gle/wUjjckKArtGM6yCM8 📆 Wednesday, February 5th, 5:30pm📍Meade High School #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily


Hello Marley!
Please join us for a night of Bingo on Friday, February 7 from 6-7:30pm. There will be lots of prizes to win! There will also be snacks and drinks for sale. All proceeds benefit the 5th grade field trip and promotion ceremony fund. Tickets are $5 per child, parents come in free.
Visit this link to buy your ticket!
https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/A1162-11
Send any questions to Mrs. Gregson at egregson@aacps.org

Families,
Please join the District Title 1 Office for an exciting virtual math event! You must register below using the link.
Does your child have trouble making sense of numbers or solving math problems?
Join us virtually to learn how number sense allows us to think about numbers in a flexible and fun way!
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsbC6YKYJERcMUS74lJMudJdpyUeTbzK6VDHKsA9e_aAwbZw/viewform
When: Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 @ 6-7 p.m.
Where [Virtual]: https://meet.google.com/yea-qcvz-avb
We hope to see you there!



Celebrating Mo Gaba Day
#MoStrong
