Fourth Grade at Park is stepping into the Middle Ages ! 🏰
We are now decorated and ready for our next unit: Knights, Castles, and Chivalry through CKLA!
In this unit, students will build their reading and writing skills as they dive into fascinating informational texts about life in the Middle Ages. Together, we’ll explore:
🛡️ The feudal system and life on manors
🏰 Castles, knights, and the code of chivalry
⛪ The power of the Christian Church
📜 The Magna Carta and its lasting influence
🌆 The growth of towns and trade
⚔️ The Black Plague and the end of the era
Students will also strengthen their grammar, spelling, and vocabulary skills, and review the writing process.
7 months ago, Kaitlyn Ramos
Park ES Parents of 1st-5th Graders,
Park Elementary School will be hosting after-school clubs this fall on Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30-4:00 PM for grades 1-5. If you would like to register your child for a fall club, please complete the link below to indicate your child's club interests. (Please note that clubs are open to specific grade level groups.)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0MXK8zZgbPiatmVHt3tLpDFeomJFN7S235NaRTppmXnujgw/viewformThis form will close on Tuesday, 9/30, so be sure to indicate interest soon. Park ES will then notify you if your child has been placed in a fall club. If you have questions, please email Community School Program Manager, Ms. Becky Ahrons,
rahrons@aacps.org. We look forward to serving many students this fall in our Park clubs!
7 months ago, Kaitlyn Ramos
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next regular business meeting at noon on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. It is open to the public and subject to normal space limitations in the Board Room.
For more information, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2448529.
7 months ago, AACPS
In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and Garrison Commander Colonel Yolanda Gore discuss the benefits of the partnership between Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Fort George G. Meade. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
🔗 English: https://youtu.be/SpKc0HLQyZ0
🔗 Spanish: https://youtu.be/aHLkNXbOSwk
7 months ago, AACPS
Join us for the first session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying. Explore topics about bullying/cyberbullying, the effects on mental health, and how we can all work together to build inclusive schools and communities. Engage in activities for all ages - elementary, middle, high, and adults! Emerge with concrete strategies for talking about bullying! Register at https://tinyurl.com/SMS1014. 📅Tuesday, October 14, 2025 ⏰5:30 pm -7:30 pm 📍Southern Middle School #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
7 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Anne Arundel County Public Schools staff will conduct a public briefing on the four Phase 2 redistricting proposals the Board of Education has voted to move forward to public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2442697.
7 months ago, AACPS
7 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell is seeking input from students, families, employees and community members as he considers whether to recommend to the Board of Education a change in this year’s school calendar that would eliminate six early-dismissal days and provide additional grading time for teachers and professional learning for other employees. For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2434981.
7 months ago, AACPS
The Board of Education last night considered the Superintendent’s recommendation of two proposed redistricting plans for Phase 2 of the school system’s comprehensive redistricting process, then voted to move both of the Superintendent’s proposals forward to public hearing along with two additional proposals that include Board member amendments.
For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2432024.
7 months ago, AACPS
The Board of Education tonight unanimously approved a $230.2 million Fiscal Year capital budget request that contains construction funding for seven major school projects and a new school bus facility. For details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2429431.
7 months ago, AACPS
Three county schools have landed in the national spotlight with honors from Special Olympics North America for the ways in which they cultivate climates of kindness and acceptance by providing inclusive sports and programs for students with and without intellectual disabilities.
Old Mill Middle School South, Arundel High School and Glen Burnie High School have been named Special Olympics Unified Champion National Banner schools, adding to Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ (AACPS) stellar legacy dating back to 2010 with Special Olympics Maryland. Of the 19 schools in Maryland with the distinction, 12 are in AACPS. Old Mill Middle School South is the first middle school in Maryland to earn the award.
For complete details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2428360.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily#OurStory #ExperienceInclusion #UnifiedMD
7 months ago, AACPS
Mark your calendars for the You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying. 📅 Explore topics about bullying/cyberbullying, the effects on mental health, and how we can all work together to build inclusive schools and communities. Engage in activities for all ages - elementary, middle, high, and adults! Emerge with concrete strategies for talking about bullying! Registration information is coming soon! Dates: Each session is scheduled 5:30 pm -7:30 pm: 🔹 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - Southern Middle School🔹 Monday, November 17, 2025 - Northeast High School🔹 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - Annapolis Middle School🔹 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Severn Run High School
7 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
AACPS’ new Learning Management System, Canvas, gives parents and guardians access to view their student’s assignments, grades, and class announcements. If you haven’t yet created your AACPSConnect parent account to access the Canvas Parent mobile app, here’s a quick guide. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
English: https://youtu.be/n0or1sv3OLY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/LwN6vOHvhaY
7 months ago, AACPS
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will decide what redistricting plan or plans to move forward to public hearing and on initial approval of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
For more details, go to
https://www.aacps.org/article/2416558.
7 months ago, AACPS
7:40 a.m ., 9/12/25: An accident has closed westbound Route 50 in Annapolis near Route 450. This will cause delays in students being transported to school this morning, most notably in the Annapolis, Broadneck, and South River clusters. At this time, all buses will make all stops but there will likely be delays in getting to some stops. Families transporting students to school in those clusters this morning and staff traveling to schools in those clusters should allow additional time for travel.
7 months ago, AACPS
This upcoming Monday, 9/15, begins the recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. To celebrate the great diversity of Park Elementary, we are hosting a spirit day! Students are invited to dress in the colors of the flag of a country they wish to represent, wear traditional folkloric clothing, jerseys, etc. This is optional. Remember, our goal is to have all students attending every day!
We can't wait to celebrate our amazing Park Elementary Community!
7 months ago, Kaitlyn Ramos
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell salutes Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist Jacqueline Sanderson, an English Language Development teacher at Belle Grove Elementary School. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
https://youtu.be/1CJ5Nb8SphM7 months ago, AACPS
Eight Anne Arundel County Public Schools seniors have been named 2026 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), moving them one step closer to earning a piece of the $26 million worth of prestigious National Merit Scholarships to be awarded next spring. For details, go to
http://aacps.org/article/2409644.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
8 months ago, AACPS
