CAT Centers, Contract/Charter, & Virtual Academy use the same site as Magnet Programs for application.
Magnet Program Applications open at noon on October 6th and close at noon on November 6th for entry into Magnet Programs 2026-2027.
Visit www.aacps.org/magnet for application information and qualifications.
CAT Centers, Contract/Charter, & Virtual Academy use the same site as Magnet Programs for application.
Tomorrow we kick off our first Birth to 5 event: Tiger Cub Fridays! This event will be held weekly on Fridays, 10:15-11:15 am, located at the Brooklyn Park Library, right next to Park Elementary School. These events will feature various vendors and are intended to engage infants, toddlers, and children who are not yet in school (ages newborn to 4).
Please join us if you have an infant, toddler, or young child to increase readiness for school and foster early childhood development! Parents/guardians are required. We'll meet in the lower level meeting space at the library every Friday starting tomorrow! Tomorrow's vendor is Laura Brino, who will engage the children in creativity through play! Please spread the word; this is open to the community.
Mañana iniciamos nuestro primer evento para bebés de 0 a 5 años: ¡Viernes de Tigritos! Este evento se llevará a cabo semanalmente los viernes de 10:15 a 11:15 AM en la Biblioteca de Brooklyn Park, junto a la Escuela Park. Estos eventos contarán con la participación de diversos vendedores y están diseñados para atraer la atención de bebés, niños pequeños y niños que aún no asisten a la escuela (desde recién nacidos hasta los 4 años).
Si tiene un bebé o niño pequeño, ¡únase a nosotros para prepararlo para la escuela y fomentar el desarrollo infantil! Se requiere la presencia de padres o tutores. Nos reuniremos en la sala de reuniones, en nivel uno de la biblioteca todos los viernes a partir de mañana. La vendedora de mañana es Laura Brino, quien animará a los niños a desarrollar su creatividad a través del juego. Por favor, corra la voz; este evento está abierto a toda la comunidad.
English: https://youtu.be/AAZv5MaixAw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/uRftCshy2Ks
The deadline to weigh in on a potential change in the current school year calendar under consideration by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell is October 1, 2025. Complete information and a link to a short survey can be found at www.aacps.org/calendarchange.
🔗: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-october-2025
‣Harvest for the Hungry
‣Family Involvement Conference
‣Dates to Remember
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Academy
...and more
We are now decorated and ready for our next unit: Knights, Castles, and Chivalry through CKLA!
In this unit, students will build their reading and writing skills as they dive into fascinating informational texts about life in the Middle Ages. Together, we’ll explore:
🛡️ The feudal system and life on manors
🏰 Castles, knights, and the code of chivalry
⛪ The power of the Christian Church
📜 The Magna Carta and its lasting influence
🌆 The growth of towns and trade
⚔️ The Black Plague and the end of the era
Students will also strengthen their grammar, spelling, and vocabulary skills, and review the writing process.
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/park-elementary/newsletters/october-newsletter
Let's have a great week! (Reminder, there is no school this Thursday, 10/2).
Park Elementary School
Park Elementary School will be hosting after-school clubs this fall on Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30-4:00 PM for grades 1-5. If you would like to register your child for a fall club, please complete the link below to indicate your child's club interests. (Please note that clubs are open to specific grade level groups.)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0MXK8zZgbPiatmVHt3tLpDFeomJFN7S235NaRTppmXnujgw/viewform
This form will close on Tuesday, 9/30, so be sure to indicate interest soon. Park ES will then notify you if your child has been placed in a fall club. If you have questions, please email Community School Program Manager, Ms. Becky Ahrons, rahrons@aacps.org. We look forward to serving many students this fall in our Park clubs!
For more information, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2448529.
In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and Garrison Commander Colonel Yolanda Gore discuss the benefits of the partnership between Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Fort George G. Meade. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
🔗 English: https://youtu.be/SpKc0HLQyZ0
🔗 Spanish: https://youtu.be/aHLkNXbOSwk
Join us for the first 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! Register at https://tinyurl.com/SMS1014. 📅Tuesday, October 14, 2025 ⏰5:30 pm -7:30 pm 📍Southern Middle School #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2432024.
English: https://youtu.be/7y7VWPprPMM
Spanish: https://youtu.be/BQgKhK9d0Dk
