Hello Park Families,
Join us TODAY at 5:30PM for the final Wellness Wednesday!:
💃 Dance Activites
🍽️ Food from Chef Sam
🎲 My Gym Games
🍧Frozen Treats (NOT Kona Ice)
Tomorrow, Thursday June 18th, is our last Tiger Clubs ! We will be at the library at 10:15AM with My Gym.
We hope to see you there!
Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell marks the start of summer vacation next week and expresses his gratitude to the staff and families who helped students belong, grow, and succeed this school year. #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/P-DSc74ZmcQ
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/B2mXcc1bZQU
Hello Park families,
Good morning and happy Friday! Tiger Cub Friday is canceled today (6/5). We will see all of our little tigers next Friday for music (6/10).
Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Good morning and happy Friday! Tiger Cub Friday is canceled today (6/5). We will see all of our little tigers next Friday for music (6/10).
Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Hello Park families,
Happy Thursday!
Please see below for important updates and reminders for the remainder of the week.
Friday:
Tomorrow, 6/5, is Tiger Cubs at Brooklyn Park Library beginning at 10:15AM. This week is art with Laura!
Saturday:
Fall Soccer Club Trip (by invitation only)
Sunday:
Baysox Baseball Game ~ June 7th @ 1:05 PM (alternate date for May 22)
We still have tickets available, please stop by the office to pick up from Clare. Tickets will be dated Friday, May 22. Please the ticket to the gate and it will be exchanged for the June 7th game. Transportation will not be provided for this game.
Fingerprint Vouchers:
Park Elementary has fingerprint vouchers available while supplies last. Please contact Becky Ahrons or Amanda Polanco if you would like one. Thank you!
Warmly.
Becky Ahrons
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on graduation season and celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. 🎓 #BelongGrowSucceed
- English: https://youtu.be/rwXLFEnibEY
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MaE-IqC_xU8
- English: https://youtu.be/rwXLFEnibEY
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MaE-IqC_xU8
🔗View our June/July 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣ Summer Meals
‣ Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ Family Academy: HS Athletics
‣ Summer events at your local library & in the community
‣ County & community resources
...and more!
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
- English: https://youtu.be/E65_9Vs3Tas
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/WWJm5_tP5FA
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
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
- English: https://youtu.be/8H4P-4cQbaw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/D4EJWS8MG7w
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
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
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
- English: https://youtu.be/9Fk9H77F-8o
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/K8FdKZKknDI
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
- English: https://youtu.be/_KKe23mW0d8
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/EWXKZ5SUY_8
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.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874675.
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.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
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.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
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
- English: https://youtu.be/9F-x1ohlB6s
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/aogRGEq1nKU
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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