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





April is...
Month of the Military Child
PURPLE UP for military kids!
Wear purple to support our Military students!
Our Purple Up day is Wednesday, April 9.


Join us for the 2nd Annual Multicultural Festival on Thursday, April 3, 2025, 6pm - 8pm at Severn River Middle School! This event is open to all AACPS families! Enjoy games, prizes, food, crafts, music, and dancing from around the world! Register to attend this event or to host a cultural table: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdU5vAIr0DCPJtjS1IfTn5wKaW5sBqi9FTYcG-0Fy3iaZUnCA/viewform


In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the ongoing construction at the Old Mill complex. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
https://youtu.be/9QTwjZ2DV9c

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


It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-3-21-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed



Second of three informational community meetings on redistricting to be streamed live
Details: https://www.aacps.org/article/2102125


#TBT Spotlight on CTE
Ms. Ingle, a former student at the Center of Applied Technology South(CAT-South), is now the HVAC Instructor at CAT-South.
It is rewarding to have the opportunity to give back to the school that gave me so much. I never thought I would be able to be a teacher due to learning disabilities, but that only made me stronger as a teacher and as a student. I always say my brains are in my hands, but due to my learning disabilities, I can see things and explain things in a better way to help people understand. Now, as a teacher, I help other students with the same disability learn that having an IEP or 504 is just your toolbox, and your tools are there to help you succeed with the job at hand.
As a student, I competed in Skills USA and placed third in the States Competition. Now, I am also an NTHS member and a big supporter of Skills USA and what it stands for, which is why I help support this competition every year.


In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the impact of the International Parent & Community Leadership Academy. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFCWF54g2Z0

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


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


Dear Families,
We are pleased to invite you to the Mobile Food Pantry at Mills-Parole Elementary School! This is the last opportunity to receive free food for your household.
Location: Walter S. Mills Parole Elementary School, 1 George and Marion Phelps Lane
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Dates: Thursday, March 20
Please feel free to stop by during any of these times to pick up food. We look forward to serving you and your family!
If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We hope to see you there! See attachment.



We are excited to invite you to the final 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/KMRf7TLY1NUtZiQx9
Thursday, March 20th, 5:30pm
North County High School
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily


Pathway to Prekindergarten: Join us on April 1, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at Edgewater Library for information about school readiness and how to complete a prekindergarten application! Interpreters are available upon request; please sign up for an interpreter at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1it7-yQv_vU8B_qhljvOJEdwvZl1IEqSuTNr4HQBKWCQ/viewform?edit_requested=true. Future event dates: April 28, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm at Edgewater Library, April 28, 2025, 5:30-6:30 pm at Marley Middle School, April 30, 2025, 11:30 AM-12:30 pm at Severn Library



#UnityDay is coming!
Don't forget to wear orange on Tuesday, March 18 to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2025 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed


Dear Families,
We are pleased to inform you of an upcoming Virtual Resource Fair featuring valuable services on March 18th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with:
Joe Hudson, ACPD Hispanic Liaison
Maria Winters, LCPC (Mental Health Support)
Office of Community Services (Hispanic Case Navigator)
Community Legal Services (Legal Assistance)
Get the resources you need, ask questions, and find support all in one place!
Register using this link: https://forms.gle/uUcTuwNtxRNVDx4A7



Pathway to Prekindergarten: Join us on April 1, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at Edgewater Library for information about school readiness and how to complete a prekindergarten application! Interpreters are available upon request; please sign up for an interpreter at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1it7-yQv_vU8B_qhljvOJEdwvZl1IEqSuTNr4HQBKWCQ/viewform?edit_requested=true. Future event dates: April 28, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm at Edgewater Library, April 28, 2025, 5:30-6:30 pm at Marley Middle School, April 30, 2025, 11:30 AM-12:30 pm at Severn Library



We are excited to invite you to the final 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/KMRf7TLY1NUtZiQx9
Thursday, March 20th, 5:30pm
North County High School
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily


We are excited to invite you to the final 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/KMRf7TLY1NUtZiQx9
Thursday, March 20th, 5:30pm
North County High School
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily


In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the district’s improvements in graduation rate and the progress being made in closing gaps. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/A6teSqPD2ho