
View our November 2024 Family Link Newsletter: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-november-2024


Join the AACPS Office of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction for an exciting event about the new CKLA elementary literacy curriculum!
🗓️ When: Nov. 7, 5:30 p.m.
📍 Where: Severn Run High School
Register here: https://forms.gle/Z3mjbZYGRrJMiRJt6


Thursday October 31st
8:15 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. (We start lining up at 8:05; late students will remain in the office.)
Odenton Elementary Field
Please send your children to school dressed in their costume or pajamas OVER their clothes. Students will line up with their classes after their teachers take attendance.
Costumes should not have any weapons or be from any scary movies.
Costumes should not be anything involving blood, gore, or politics.
Costumes must be age and school appropriate.
Please avoid inflatable costumes.
Please have your child bring in a bag to put their costume in after the parade is over. Costumes will be stored in their backpacks for the remainder of the day. OES staff are not responsible for any lost or damaged costumes or accessories.


This week's Thursday Thoughts from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell focus on voting and teaching students about their right to vote. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSuceed
https://youtu.be/BFGIZOla1k4

Did you miss the October 16 presentation to the Board of Education on AACPS' proposed new Learning Management System? Watch it and hear questions posed by the Board here.
https://youtu.be/GYTw1h9Qt7I

5 to 9, Waugh Chapel


Dr. Mark Bedell and Senior Legislative and Policy Specialist Grace Wilson clear up misconceptions about the work of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup.
https://youtu.be/G6MP4wVj9w8

Lots of fun and games today! Thank you for supporting our school!










Have you heard the news? Always Ice Cream is offering an EXCLUSIVE Anne Arundel County Public Schools flavor in November, with a portion of sales benefitting the Education Foundation of AACPS! Check out more at the link below and stay tuned for the flavor reveal on October 24! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1287317595500634


Leaders at Odenton Elementary!





Parent Portal Account
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-10-18-24.
It's Family Academy Friday! Look for featured content every other Friday on AACPS social media or visit www.aacps.org/familyacademy! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed


Mrs. Klick & PJ Day


Mrs. Schultz's class participated in a partner nature walk this week!






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

Showing our work in Ms. Kennedy-Mercer's room!






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


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!


When: Thursday October 31st
Time: 8:20 a.m.- 9:05 a.m.
Where: Odenton Elementary Field
Please send your children to school dressed in their costume OVER their clothes. Students may choose to wear pajamas instead. Students will line up with their classes after their teachers take attendance.
Costumes should not have any weapons or be from any scary movies.
Costumes should not be anything involving blood, gore, or politics.
Costumes must be age and school appropriate.
Avoid inflatable costumes.
Please have your child bring in a bag to put their costume in after the parade is over. Costumes will be stored in their backpacks for the remainder of the day. OES staff are not responsible for any lost or damaged costumes or accessories.
Parents may park at the churches and stand behind the safety cones to watch.
For more information, please reach out to your child’s teacher on Rooms.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xlkUJOzHRWj81Nnmb8qr7oN8hxxBA-JBXHWDoQ0DMgQ/edit?usp=sharing