On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights our county’s delegation to the Maryland General Assembly. #BelongGrowSucceed
Spanish: https://youtu.be/7gDrH2g-Kg4
English: https://youtu.be/WjinHal_4P4
Spanish: https://youtu.be/7gDrH2g-Kg4
English: https://youtu.be/WjinHal_4P4
Hello Park Community!
We are excited host family dance classes on the second and fourth Wellness Wednesdays! These classes will be held beginning today, Wednesday (1/14) at 5:30 PM. Doors will open at 5:20 PM. Fresh fruit and vegetable boxes will be available for 25 families. Light snacks will be provided.
Please sign up below to let us know you are coming!
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Thank you!
We are excited host family dance classes on the second and fourth Wellness Wednesdays! These classes will be held beginning today, Wednesday (1/14) at 5:30 PM. Doors will open at 5:20 PM. Fresh fruit and vegetable boxes will be available for 25 families. Light snacks will be provided.
Please sign up below to let us know you are coming!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1i1rqtttsOVkJf6WIv67Dx3lbebkQGCX4woLHh7tLWqMjCQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Thank you!
Hello Park Community!
We are excited host family dance classes on the second and fourth Wellness Wednesdays! These classes will be held beginning tomorrow, Wednesday (1/14) at 5:30 PM. Doors will open at 5:20 PM. Fresh fruit and vegetable boxes will be available for 25 families. Light snacks will be provided.
Please sign up below to let us know you are coming!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1i1rqtttsOVkJf6WIv67Dx3lbebkQGCX4woLHh7tLWqMjCQ/viewform?usp=dialog
We are excited host family dance classes on the second and fourth Wellness Wednesdays! These classes will be held beginning tomorrow, Wednesday (1/14) at 5:30 PM. Doors will open at 5:20 PM. Fresh fruit and vegetable boxes will be available for 25 families. Light snacks will be provided.
Please sign up below to let us know you are coming!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1i1rqtttsOVkJf6WIv67Dx3lbebkQGCX4woLHh7tLWqMjCQ/viewform?usp=dialog
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to vote on changes in its policy regarding graduation requirements for students at its next meeting, set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026. For complete information, including proposed changes in the administrative regulation regarding graduation requirements, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2625723.
Hello Park Community,
Tommorrow, Tiger Cub Friday returns to Brooklyn Park Library beginning at 10:15AM. Our special guest is My Gym.
Please join us on Monday, January 12th at 4:15PM for our Park Community Meeting.
RSVP using this link:
https://forms.gle/kY9W1GUSXnpoS8dE9
Please reach to Becky Ahrons, Community School Manager, if you have any questions.
Thank you!
This week on Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares more about the district’s mentoring program.
English: https://youtu.be/D0a2RMQtGJw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/F-WJVQjDE3A
English: https://youtu.be/D0a2RMQtGJw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/F-WJVQjDE3A
Hello Park Community,
Just a friendly reminder that we do not have Wellness Wednesday tonight.
Please join us on Monday, January 12th at 4:15PM for our Park Community Meeting ("Steering Committee").
This meeting will provide a chance to collaborate with staff, community and family partners.
Please RSVP using this link: https://forms.gle/RVoPJS7Q4cxMzkn26.
We are excited to see you on Monday, January 12th.
Calling it a “proactive and responsible step” to address growing pressures as the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process begins, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today announced an immediate hiring freeze for the school district’s central and satellite offices.
For more information, go to the AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2619561.
For more information, go to the AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2619561.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has opened a link for those wishing to testify virtually at the second of its two public hearings on Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets. For information on both hearings as well as avenues to sign up to deliver testimony, go to AACPS' News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2616536.
The Board of Education has scheduled two public hearings and a public workshop on Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget recommendation.
Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Severn Run High School, and Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building in Annapolis. Both hearings begin at 6 p.m. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building.
More information, including the process for signing up to speak at the hearings, can be found on AACPS' Budget page at www.aacps.org/fy27budget.
Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Severn Run High School, and Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building in Annapolis. Both hearings begin at 6 p.m. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building.
More information, including the process for signing up to speak at the hearings, can be found on AACPS' Budget page at www.aacps.org/fy27budget.
🔗View our January 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣International Parent & Community Leadership Academy
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy Events
‣AACPS Mentorship Programs
...and more!
Friendly reminder to join us at Park Elementary for Food 4Thought’s monthly food, toy and supply give away happening NOW! Today we are inside come through the main entrance.
The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Office of School and Family Partnerships is looking for candidates for its 11th annual International Parent and Community Leadership Academy (IPCLA), which begins February 17, 2026.
The seven-week academy is aimed at improving communication between the school system and international families as well as diversifying the pool of leaders in schools and communities who can better support the academic achievement of international students and multilingual learners. Meetings will be held during the day at various Anne Arundel County Public Schools locations.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2608959.
The seven-week academy is aimed at improving communication between the school system and international families as well as diversifying the pool of leaders in schools and communities who can better support the academic achievement of international students and multilingual learners. Meetings will be held during the day at various Anne Arundel County Public Schools locations.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2608959.
Beginning with freshmen in the 2026-27 school year, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools students will be required to earn one-half credit in financial literacy in order to graduate, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell has announced.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606299.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606299.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will host elected officials representing the county and the City of Annapolis at its annual Legislative Breakfast on Monday, January 5, 2026.
For details go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606278.
For details go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606278.
The Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) will launch the 2026–2027 Student Member of the Board (SMOB) election cycle by hosting a virtual information night on Tuesday, January 7, 2026.
For more information and details on the process, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606248.
For more information and details on the process, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606248.
Hello Park Families,
The final Tiger Cub Friday of 2025 will be hosted at Brooklyn Park Library on December 19th at 10:15 AM. Our special guest will be Miss Laura, creating winter crafts in celebration of the season. Light refreshments and Hungry Harvest boxes will be available.
Look forward to seeing you on Friday!
The final Tiger Cub Friday of 2025 will be hosted at Brooklyn Park Library on December 19th at 10:15 AM. Our special guest will be Miss Laura, creating winter crafts in celebration of the season. Light refreshments and Hungry Harvest boxes will be available.
Look forward to seeing you on Friday!
Continuing a pattern of prudent and responsible budgetary decisions and placing a clear emphasis on prioritizing people over launching a slate of new programs in light of budgetary constraints at various levels, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell tonight recommended a Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget to the Board of Education tonight that dedicates nearly 49 percent of new funding to employee compensation and benefits.
For details, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2605182.
For details, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2605182.
Join us for an interactive webinar to discuss Tips for Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual event details: Birth to Five: Tips for Managing Behavior at Home,📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
Hello Park Families,
This is a reminder that today's Wellness Wednesday will be at Brooklyn Park Library, beginning at 5:30PM. Registration is strongly encouraged due to space limitations.
Thank you!
