On this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the onset of the new school year. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
It’s a fresh school year, so take a fresh look at Anne Arundel County Public Schools' mobile app. It’s got everything you need to stay connected, right at your fingertips. www.aacps.org/appvideo
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Join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and members of our #AACPSFamily at Old Mill Middle School South on Thursday, August 21, as we honor the legacy of Dr. Tim Tooten by continuing to take part in the Stuff The Bus drive to collect school supplies for students. The drive runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at the school, located at 430 Old Mill Road in Millersville. If you can’t make in person, you can donate online at www.aapcs.org/stuffthebus.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell kicks off the 2025-26 season of Thursday Thoughts with information about the Stuff The Bus event to gather school supplies on August 21 at Old Mill Middle School South. Beginning this year, Spanish versions of these videos created with the use of AI are being posted. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
English: https://youtu.be/GfYDaeR2600
Spanish: https://youtu.be/P2qg0riXI8M
School bus schedules for the 2025-26 school year are now online at www.aacps.org/buses. Adjustments to these schedules may be made in the coming weeks, so please check back often. Questions should be directed to the Transportation Division at 410-923-7890.
We're still making some final tweaks, so 2025-26 bus schedules will be available on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
School bus schedules for the 2025-26 school year will be published on Monday, August 11. A link can be found at www.aacps.org/backtoschool. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-august-2025
-Back to School Resources
-Phase 2 Redistricting
-Dates to Remember
-Family Engagement Tip of the Month
-Family Academy
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We’re heading into the final week of Summer Jam, and we want to make it a strong finish for all our students!
📖 Monday, July 28 | 2:30–3:30 PM
Join Ms. Ramos at Park to pick out a book from the vending machine—perfect for summer reading and literacy credit!
💻 Wednesday, July 30 | 12–3 PM
It’s Chromebook Day** with Ms. Ramos!
Reminder: Students completing Option 3 must attend at least 2 Chromebook Days.
🎉 And don’t forget our exciting Back-to-School events are just around the corner:
📅 Wednesday, August 21 | 4–6 PM
Sneak-a-Peek at Your Seat – Community Fair (4–5 PM) + Classroom Visits (5–6 PM)
🎒 Friday, August 23 | 9 AM
Back-to-School Giveaway – Free backpacks, supplies, and more!
Let’s wrap up Summer Jam with energy and excitement. We can’t wait to see you there!
Hey Park Families! 📚💻🧪
We’ve got a week full of fun, learning, and celebration—don’t miss out!
📖 Monday, July 21 | 2:30–3:30 PM
📚 Books & Smiles with Ms. Ramos!
Swing by Park to grab a book from the vending machine and say hi!
💻 Wednesday, July 23 | 12–3 PM
🖥️ Chromebook Day with Ms. Ramos!
Option 3 students—remember, you need 2 Chromebook Days to complete Summer Jam!
🧪 Saturday, July 26 | 11–12 PM at the Library
🎭 The Science Pirates' Alchemy Show!
Come for the show, say goodbye to Ms. Batteast, and earn literacy credit!
Option 3 students must attend 2 literacy events—this counts!
🎒 Wednesday, August 21 | 4–6 PM
🏫 Sneak-a-Peek at Your Seat!
Community Fair 4–5 PM, classroom visits 5–6 PM. Meet your teachers and explore!
🎁 Friday, August 23 | 9 AM
🎒 Back-to-School Giveaway!
Free backpacks, school supplies, and more to start the year strong!
💙 Let’s make these moments magical—see you there!
We’re heading into the final week of Summer Jam, and we want to make it a strong finish for all our students!
📖 Monday, July 28 | 2:30–3:30 PM
Join Ms. Ramos at Park to pick out a book from the vending machine—perfect for summer reading and literacy credit!
💻 Wednesday, July 30 | 12–3 PM
It’s Chromebook Day with Ms. Ramos!
Reminder: Students completing Option 3 must attend at least 2 Chromebook Days.
🎉 And don’t forget our exciting Back-to-School events are just around the corner:
📅 **Wednesday, August 21 | 4–6 PM
Sneak-a-Peek at Your Seat– Community Fair (4–5 PM) + Classroom Visits (5–6 PM)
🎒 Friday, August 23 | 9 AM
Back-to-School Giveaway – Free backpacks, supplies, and more!
Let’s wrap up Summer Jam with energy and excitement. We can’t wait to see you there!
Warmly,
**Park Community School Team**
Get ready, families—it's that time of year,
Back-to-School events are drawing near!
Join us for Sneak-a-Peek at Your Seat,
Where new friends and teachers you’ll get to meet!
📅 August 21 | 4–6 PM
🎉 From 4 to 5, enjoy our Community Fair,
With games and goodies and fun to spare!
🏫 At 5 o’clock, we’ll open the doors,
To welcome you into classrooms and more!
🎁 Then come back on August 23 at 9 AM,
For a giveaway that’s sure to be grand!
We’ve got backpacks, supplies, and things you’ll need,
To help every student succeed and lead!
So mark your calendars, don’t miss the date,
We can’t wait to see you—it’s going to be great! 💙
Just a quick and cheerful reminder that today is Chromebook Day! 🎉💻
🕛 Updated Time Alert:
Chromebook Day will now run from 12 PM to 2 PM (instead of 12–4).
📋 Important: All students must be checked in by 2 PM to receive credit toward earning a special incentive in September!
🎉 Extra Special News!
Today is extra exciting because it’s the first event attended by our wonderful new Bilingual Specialist, Ms. Ramos! Let’s give her a warm Park welcome and make her feel right at home. 💐👋
We can’t wait to see you there!
💙 Your Park Family
We’ve got an exciting week ahead at the Brooklyn Park Library, and we’d love for you to join the fun!
📱 **Chromebook Day**
🗓 Wednesday, July 16th
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍Brooklyn Park Library
📚 **Literacy Fun with Groovy Nate!**
🗓 Friday, July 18th
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Brooklyn Park Library
Join us for a musical, movement-filled literacy event featuring the amazing **Groovy Nate** – perfect for young readers and their families!
Let’s make this week full of learning, laughter, and community! 💫
We’ve got great things for everyone!
📚 Park School’s got a book surprise,
From 3:15 to 4:15, come claim your prize!
🎵 Then at the library, don’t be late,
6 to 7 it’s a music date!
The Opera’s- here with tales to sing,
A magical night—it’s a summer thing!
Before you tuck in and turn off the light,
Peek at the schedule—it’s shining bright!
📚 Monday, July 7th, don’t miss the show,
To the library at 6, let’s all go!
The Annapolis Opera will sing and play,
With stories through music to brighten your day!
🎟️ Earlier that day, here’s something neat—
At Park Elementary, a reading treat!
From 3:15 to 4:15, come take a look,
You can grab a story from the vending book!
💻 Chromebook Day on Wednesday’s a no-go,
Ms. Batteast is learning, just so you know.
She’s off to a conference, doing her best,
So we’ll take a break and let her rest!
