Walter S. Mills-Parole Elementary

Hi Parents, Please join us for our Lighthouse Program where we engage our parents and their children who are ages 0-5. On the 22nd , the session will be Family Rhythm and Roots, where we will be learning music! This program provides light refreshments and activities lead by the Local Library from 8:30a-9:30a at Mills Parole. Please register Now https://forms.gle/7J1zAXdnBV5e52Ur8

In this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the importance of dedicated time for the new Core Knowledge Language Arts elementary school curriculum and its impact on early dismissal days. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxuonez4ahs

MPES Families, This season, let’s come together to support Harvest for the Hungry! We invite you to bring in non-perishable food items or donate online to help those in need. Every little bit makes a big impact! For a list of needed items and more details, please check the attached flyer.

The Office of Community Schools recently supported a professional development initiative focused on Spanish language learning, featuring a two-week immersion course in Cusco, Peru. This program exemplifies the Community Schools' commitment to building relationships, supporting our students and families, and making AACPS a community where everyone can #BelongGrowSucceed. https://youtu.be/GEC3nL78Zqs?si=xs9qxWj5pdNDIW8T

Hello MPES Families, Join us on October 24th at 2:45 PM at Mills Parole Elementary School to support our boys running club! Come cheer them on as they run 5 laps around the school, or feel free to join in the fun and run with them!

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 #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity #BelongGrowSucceed Pictures can be emailed to communications@aacps.org or DM on Instagram

#UnityDay is coming! Don't forget to wear orange tomorrow to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity #BelongGrowSucceed

Ahoy, mateys! Arrr-ye ready to hoist the sails and join us on this grand adventure as we celebrate National School Lunch Week? Healthy school meals be the finest treasure, fit to fuel young buccaneers as they chart their course through the stormy seas of learning. With proper grub in their bellies, they'll be ready to tackle any challenge that comes their way! So, let’s feast like the true school lunch pirates we are and make this week a bountiful haul! Avast, let’s dig in! 🍎🏴‍☠️ #NSLW24 Find Your Treasure!

Help with our annual Community School Fundraiser by shopping at K&B True Value! See the attached flyer!

The next meeting of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup established by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 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.

#UnityDay is coming! Don't forget to wear orange on Tuesday, October 15 to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity #BelongGrowSucceed

World Mental Health Day October 10

MPES Families, This season, let’s come together to support Harvest for the Hungry! We invite you to bring in non-perishable food items or donate online to help those in need. Every little bit makes a big impact! For a list of needed items and more details, please check the attached flyer.

The application for Magnet programs is now open. Apply to a Magnet Program: https://magnet.aacps.org/webapps/aacps_magnet The application window will be open from noon on October 7 until noon on November 7, 2024.

Please join us for the 2024 Family Involvement Conference Classrooms Today. Careers Tomorrow. Saturday, November 9, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Severn Run High School 8065 New Cut Rd, Severn, MD 21144 Conference is Free! | Lunch will be provided. For more information and to register now, visit: www.aacps.org/familyconference Download Flyer: https://5il.co/2ydvn

Hi Parents, Please join us for our Lighthouse Program where we engage our parents and their children who are ages 0-5. This program provides light refreshments and activities lead by the Local Library from 8:30a-9:30a at Mills Parole. Please register Now https://forms.gle/7J1zAXdnBV5e52Ur8

MPES Families, Schools are closed October 3rd and will reopen on the 4th. We look forward to seeing you!

MPES Families, This season, let’s come together to support Harvest for the Hungry! We invite you to bring in non-perishable food items or donate online to help those in need. Every little bit makes a big impact! For a list of needed items and more details, please check the attached flyer.

To All of our Custodians, We appreciate you! 2024 Custodian Appreciation Day #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSCelebrates

MPES Families, Be P.R.O.U.D of your student's attendance! Check out our monthly MPES Attendance Newsletter for important information.