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about 21 hours ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on the excitement and pride of graduation season across AACPS over the next two weeks. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/E65_9Vs3Tas
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/WWJm5_tP5FA
5 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 28, 2026

Hello Park Community!

As of 3:15PM the Baysox Game is still scheduled to start at 7:05PM tonight. We have been told that they will not call the game until approximately one hour prior. If you cannot attend tonight, your ticket can be used for the Sunday, June 7th game. If you have any questions please text or call 443-458-8284 (me - Becky Ahrons).

Thank you!

Becky Ahrons
Community School Program Manager

11 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell discusses the newly approved policy regarding personal care and toileting needs, formalizing practices already in place across our schools to support all students. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/8H4P-4cQbaw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/D4EJWS8MG7w
12 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- May 21, 2026

Hello Park Community,

Please see this week's events, it is action packed! As a friendly reminder, clubs have concluded for the year, with the exception of Basketball Mentoring on Mondays/Wednesdays and Together We Rise Mentoring on Tuesdays. and Ms. Kirby's Book Club on Wednesdays. These groups will continue through the end of May.

Monday, 5/18 (today):
Basketball Mentoring

Tuesday, 5/19:

Together We Rise Mentoring

Wednesday, 5/20:
Basketball Mentoring
Mrs. Kirby's Book Club
Chesapeake Baysox Tickets Sent Home

Wednesday, 5/20 (continued!):

3PM - Kindergarten Orientation
4PM - PreK & Kinder Bedtime Program
4:30PM - Family End of Year Input
5:30PM - Wellness Wednesday Dancing

Thursday, 5/21:

PreK/Kindergarten - School Closed for Conferences
Park Spring Concert

Friday, 5/22:
PreK/Kindergarten - School Closed for Conferences
Baysox Game Night

Monday, 5/25:
Park Elementary Closed, Memorial Day

We look forward to seeing you this week!

Becky Ahrons, Community School Program Manager


15 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons

Hello Park Community,

Please see this week's events, it is action packed! As a friendly reminder, clubs have concluded for the year, with the exception of Basketball Mentoring on Mondays/Wednesdays and Together We Rise Mentoring on Tuesdays. and Ms. Kirby's Book Club on Wednesdays. These groups will continue through the end of May.

Monday, 5/18 (today):
Basketball Mentoring

Tuesday, 5/19:

Together We Rise Mentoring

Wednesday, 5/20:
Basketball Mentoring
Mrs. Kirby's Book Club
Chesapeake Baysox Tickets Sent Home

Wednesday, 5/20 (continued!):

3PM - Kindergarten Orientation
4PM - PreK & Kinder Bedtime Program
4:30PM - Family End of Year Input
5:30PM - Wellness Wednesday Dancing

Thursday, 5/21:

PreK/Kindergarten - School Closed for Conferences
Park Spring Concert

Friday, 5/22:
PreK/Kindergarten - School Closed for Conferences
Baysox Game Night

Monday, 5/25:
Park Elementary Closed, Memorial Day

We look forward to seeing you this week!

Becky Ahrons, Community School Program Manager


15 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reinforces his message regarding the importance of respect and civility throughout the AACPS community. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/9Fk9H77F-8o
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/K8FdKZKknDI
19 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 14, 2026
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the Teacher Academy of Maryland program at CAT North. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/_KKe23mW0d8
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/EWXKZ5SUY_8
26 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 7, 2026
The Board of Education today approved an agreement with the Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC) for the coming fiscal year that provides, subject to county funding, a step increase for eligible Unit IV employees and a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all Unit IV employees.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874675.
27 days ago, AACPS
AACPS Apple logo
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
27 days ago, AACPS
2027-2028 Calendar Art
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
27 days ago, AACPS
2027-2028 Calendar Art
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights four schools that were awarded the Purple Star Schools designation, as announced this week by the Maryland State Department of Education. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/9F-x1ohlB6s
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/aogRGEq1nKU
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- April 30, 2026
Joe Bigsby, a STEM teacher at Magothy River Middle School, tonight was named the 2026 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement came before a crowd of more than 700 people at the culmination of the 40th annual Excellence in Education Awards held at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills.

Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.

For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Joe Bigsby, Teacher of the Year
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has been presented with a recommended 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.

For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
2027-2028 School Year Calendar Artwork
Hello Park Community!

Happy Friday! This is just a friendly reminder that Tiger Cub Friday is canceled today.

Have a great weekend,
Becky Ahrons
Park Elementary
Community School Program Manager
about 1 month ago, Rebecca Ahrons
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares details on the AACPS Data Dashboard. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/IQ57NArSyR0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/BHj1FmopMHc

about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - April 23, 2026

Sara Hamdaoui, a junior at Crofton High School, has been elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) to be the 2026-2027 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). The results were announced today on CRASC’s Instagram page, @CRASC_Online.
For more details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2838029.

about 1 month ago, AACPS
Sara Hamdaoui

Hello Park Community,

Happy Sunday evening! Please see below for important reminders of the week.

  • Monday-Thursday - All clubs will be occurring this week.

  • Wednesday - Wellness Wednesday @ 5:30PM, Health Topics (Adults) and Legos/Crafts (Children)

  • Friday - Tiger Cub Friday

  • Saturday, April 25th! - Join our family field trip by signing up using this the link below.

Family Field Trip - April 25th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQvGIwvqv4ptLWangbmtEYfYYcaIbMyiNnfvC-2oR7qQbszA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115139757333615263906

Warmly,

Becky Ahrons

Community School Program Manager

about 1 month ago, Rebecca Ahrons
With winter and the Easter/Spring Break in the rear-view mirror, students, families and staff now have their sights set on the end of the school year.

The last day of school for students in prekindergarten through 11th grade will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The last day of work for 191-day Unit I and Unit IV employees (classroom teachers, teaching assistants, technology support technicians, etc.) will be Thursday, June 18, 2026.

For more key dates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2828570.
about 2 months ago, AACPS
2025-26 School Year calendar artwork

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is set to vote on revisions to its grading policy that would allow the school district to provide class rank to certain high school students at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

At the meeting, the Board will also:

• receive the recommendation of the Calendar Committee on the calendar for the 2027-28 school year. A Board vote on that calendar is scheduled for the Board’s May 6, 2026, meeting. The Board approved the 2026-27 school year calendar earlier this year.
• get a summary of education-related legislation considered during the recently concluded Maryland General Assembly session and the impact of that legislation on the school district.
• recognize 2026 National Merit Scholarship finalists.

For more details on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2826901.

about 2 months ago, AACPS
Board of Education Members