Park Elementary

Friendly reminder to join us at Park Elementary for Food 4Thought’s monthly food, toy and supply give away happening NOW! Today we are inside come through the main entrance.

4 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons

The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Office of School and Family Partnerships is looking for candidates for its 11th annual International Parent and Community Leadership Academy (IPCLA), which begins February 17, 2026.

The seven-week academy is aimed at improving communication between the school system and international families as well as diversifying the pool of leaders in schools and communities who can better support the academic achievement of international students and multilingual learners. Meetings will be held during the day at various Anne Arundel County Public Schools locations.

For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2608959.

12 days ago, AACPS

Beginning with freshmen in the 2026-27 school year, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools students will be required to earn one-half credit in financial literacy in order to graduate, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell has announced.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606299.

13 days ago, AACPS

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will host elected officials representing the county and the City of Annapolis at its annual Legislative Breakfast on Monday, January 5, 2026.
For details go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606278.

13 days ago, AACPS

The Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) will launch the 2026–2027 Student Member of the Board (SMOB) election cycle by hosting a virtual information night on Tuesday, January 7, 2026.

For more information and details on the process, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606248.

13 days ago, AACPS

Hello Park Families,

The final Tiger Cub Friday of 2025 will be hosted at Brooklyn Park Library on December 19th at 10:15 AM. Our special guest will be Miss Laura, creating winter crafts in celebration of the season. Light refreshments and Hungry Harvest boxes will be available.

Look forward to seeing you on Friday!

13 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons

Continuing a pattern of prudent and responsible budgetary decisions and placing a clear emphasis on prioritizing people over launching a slate of new programs in light of budgetary constraints at various levels, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell tonight recommended a Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget to the Board of Education tonight that dedicates nearly 49 percent of new funding to employee compensation and benefits.

For details, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2605182.

13 days ago, AACPS

Join us for an interactive webinar on Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years. Learn how to support your young child with challenging behavior at home, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual: 📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6

14 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Join AACPS Birth to Five Services for a virtual Lunch & Learn on managing behavior at home on January 14 at 12 pm. Register here: https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6

Únase a los Servicios de Nacimiento a los cinco años de AACPS para un almuerzo y aprendizaje virtual sobre cómo manejar el comportamiento en casa (de 0 a 5 años) el 14 de enero a las 12 pm. Inscríbase en: https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6

Join us for an interactive webinar to discuss Tips for Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual event details: Birth to Five: Tips for Managing Behavior at Home,📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6

14 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Hello Park Families,

This is a reminder that today's Wellness Wednesday will be at Brooklyn Park Library, beginning at 5:30PM. Registration is strongly encouraged due to space limitations.

Thank you!

14 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons

Hello Park Families,

Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17th, at 5:30PM for Bilingual Yoga. This week's Wellness Wednesday event will be at Brooklyn Park Library, downstairs. We will have raffles and fresh fruit and vegetables for up to 25 families.

Due to space limitations, please reserve your spot using the link below OR scan the QR Code:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYO3Ng-9lCUO0RwZ5l0kCbtTB23htI69To3uRcAtoFiyNiyw/viewform?pli=1

Thank you!

15 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons

Winter weather is upon is and the easiest and fastest way to stay on top of school schedule changes is to download the AACPS app! App notifications are in the first set of messages sent out when weather decisions are made.

The app is free and accessible to anyone (not just families of students). Be sure to follow the school or schools in which you are interested as well!

Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play.

17 days ago, AACPS

10:00 a.m., 12/14/25: In order to allow facilities and operations crews to clear school lots and walkways in preparation for classes tomorrow, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools facilities will be closed for all groups and activities today, December 14. At this time, all schools will operate on normal schedules on Monday, December 15.

17 days ago, AACPS

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will present his recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets at the next meeting of the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

The Board will also hold a public workshop to discuss information related to the recently released Maryland Report Card results at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, in the Board Room. The Maryland Report Card provides schools across the state with star ratings calculated from a variety of academic, attendance, and curriculum factors.

For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2595431.

19 days ago, AACPS

Hello Park families!

Today is Tiger Club Friday at the library beginning at 10:15 AM. Our special guest will be My Gym! We will alos have fruit and vegetable boxes avaiable for some families. Look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you!

19 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons

Hello families! This is an important reminder about clubs today. SeaPerch is canceled today, students will be dismissed as usual. Tap Dance will have a small showcase beginning at 3:35 PM. Families of dancers, please check into the office by 3:30 PM if you would like to attend. Your student will dismiss with you immediately after the dance.

Thank you!

21 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons

Hello Park families,

Please join us on December 10th at 5:30PM for Wellness Wednesday. This event will include an optional Flu Clinic, along with Chick-Fil-A boxes and a holiday craft. We will also have a raffle for gift cards and fresh fruit and vegetables for up to 25 families.

Sign up using the link below OR scan the QR Code:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYO3Ng-9lCUO0RwZ5l0kCbtTB23htI69To3uRcAtoFiyNiyw/viewform?pli=1

Please email Becky Ahrons, rahrons@aacps.org, should you have any questions.

22 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Sections 3-305(b)(7) and 3-305(b)(9) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter and to consider matters related to collective bargaining negotiations.

The meeting will be conducted virtually.

The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.

The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.

23 days ago, AACPS