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Remembering the five precious lives we lost seven years ago today, and honoring the resolve of Capital Gazette and our community to #PressOn. #RobWendiJohnGeraldRebecca

Due to high temperatures and heat indices forecast for Thursday, June 26, all AACPS-sponsored camps and activities will be held indoors or canceled. Camp and activity organizers will notify participants about cancellations. Movement of camps and activities indoors will be done where feasible given other activities at those sites. AACPS meal sites will operate as normal. For information about camps and activities scheduled by other agencies, please check with those agencies. As a reminder, all AACPS schools and offices are closed on Friday, June 27.

Due to extremely high temperatures and heat indices forecast for Wednesday, June 25, all AACPS-sponsored camps and activities will be held indoors or canceled. Camp and activity organizers will notify participants about cancellations. Movement of camps and activities indoors will be done where feasible given other activities at those sites. AACPS meal sites will operate as normal. For information about camps and activities scheduled by other agencies, please check with those agencies.

Brayden Morgan, a rising senior at Glen Burnie High School, will be sworn in as the 52nd Student Member of the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County (SMOB) during a ceremony at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in the Board Room at the Carol S. Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. Complete information can be found at https://www.aacps.org/article/2283163. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

Due to extremely high temperatures and heat indices forecast for Tuesday, June 24, all AACPS-sponsored camps and activities will be held indoors or canceled. Camp and activity organizers will notify participants about cancellations. Movement of camps and activities indoors will be done where feasible given other activities at those sites. AACPS meal sites will operate as normal. For information about camps and activities scheduled by other agencies, please check with those agencies.

Celebrate Juneteenth – Freedom Day Learn more about Juneteenth from the National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/historical-legacy-juneteenth #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

Anne Arundel County Public Schools' summer meals program has begun! Please go to www.aacps.org/summermeals for a list of meal sites and menus. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

To all of our Amazing Dads, Happy Father’s Day!

Anne Arundel County Public Schools' summer meal program begins on Monday, June 16. Please go to www.aacps.org/summermeals for details. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

Happy Flag Day!

Don't Be that Parent...Locate and empty your Student's lunch box today!

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-6-13-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

Last Day of School!

In light of the Code Orange air quality alert issued today, June 12, by the Maryland Department of the Environment and out of an abundance of caution for the wellbeing of students and staff, all outdoor activities planned at schools will be moved indoors or canceled. More information on MDE’s air quality alert can be found at https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/airqualitymonitoring/pages/index.aspx.

🎉 ABC & 123 Summer Jam Challenge is Here! 🎉 For all current PreK to 4th grade students Dear Families, We’re excited to kick off our ABC & 123 Summer Jam Challenge- a fun and rewarding way to keep students learning all summer long! 🌞📚✏️ Students have three exciting options to complete the challenge and earn a chance to attend a special carnival in September! 🎪🎈 🌟 Challenge Options: Option 1: ✅ Complete and PASS 15 Reading and 15 Math I-Ready lessons Option 2: 📖 Read 5 books and write 5 summaries (1 summary for each book) ➕ Pass a math facts test when school resumes (Great news! Every student picked a free book today from the book fair—this can count as one of the five!*) Option 3: 🏛️ Attend 2 literacy and 2 math events at the local library with Ms. Batteast (Every student was given a summer Jam brochure with the events you can choose from. Also the brochure is attached) 📚 More Summer Fun! 🎁 Community Schools will host another Scholastic Book Fair on July 1st and 7th—students can pick another free book! 📖 Don’t forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Program at the library! They’re giving away amazing prizes like: - 🍦 Frosty’ s - 🎮 Nintendo Switch - ⚾ Orioles Tickets - ✈️ Plane Tickets! Let’s keep the learning going! Encourage your child to read daily and practice math facts so they can collect all these awesome rewards and join us at the carnival! 🎉 Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s learning journey!

📚🎉 Let’s Wrap Up the School Year with Spirit & Smiles! 🎉📚 We’re thrilled to invite your child to join us for Literacy Spirit Week, happening June 9–12, to keep the excitement for learning going strong through the last week of school! Each day is packed with fun, themed activities that celebrate reading, creativity, and community: 🧸 Monday, June 9 – Stuffed Pal Day Bring a cuddly friend, grab a free book from the book fair, and read together! 🎶 Tuesday, June 10 – Music Madness Enjoy a musical assembly and dance through the halls with Twist-N-Tune Tuesday! ❄️ Wednesday, June 11 – Cool Off Reading Drop Everything And Read... with a Freeze-Pop treat! 🎨 Thursday, June 12 – CKLA Come to Life Create a bookmark and play “Guess Who” ! 🕒 Important Reminder! Stay at Park Childcare will be available on the last two days of school which are 2-hour early dismissal days (invitation only): - Thursday, June 12 – Dismissal at 3:45 PM - Friday, June 13 – Dismissal at 5:00 PM 📍 Pickup for both days will be from Park Elementary School. Let’s make the last week of school memorable, magical, and full of learning fun! Thank you for your continued support!

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the importance of creating opportunities for students to succeed on the SAT. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/tZrvPmgfu8w

🎉 Hello Park Families! 🎉 🌟 Just a friendly reminder! 🌟 🍎 Today is Munch Monday with Healthy Little Cooks! If you pre-registered, come join us in the cafeteria around 5 PM to make a delicious and healthy meal together! 📚 This Friday, don’t forget about the Birth-to-Five Program at the Brooklyn Park Library from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. 🚌 Field Trip Reminder: You must be present to sign your little one up for the upcoming field trip! 🎨 Next Week is Spirit Week at Park! We’re celebrating learning with fun, themed days to keep the excitement going! Let’s make it a great week! 💙

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet in a virtual public session at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, to consider administrative personnel appointments recommended by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2247987.

Park families! To celebrate each student's phenomenal attendance, we will be hosting our first ever Ice Cream with Mr. Clean celebration! Each student will be provided with a scoop of ice cream, toppings of their choice, and the opportunity to celebrate with Mr. Clean!