Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Technology Service Desk, which supports more than 12,000 school district users and more than 150,000 devices and enterprise systems, has earned a national award for its commitment to excellence through certification. For more information, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2296895.
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AACPS kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is still open. Don't wait - register your child online today!
Children enrolling in kindergarten must be 5 years old on or by September 1, 2025.
For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2129293

🎉 **ABC & 123 Summer Jam Reminder!** 🎉
Hey families! Just a friendly heads-up that today is Chromebook Day at the library! 💻📚

📅 When: Wednesdays in July
Time: 12 PM to 4 PM
🍎 What’s Happening:
- 12–2 PM: I-Ready time
- 2–3 PM: Fun library events
- 3–4 PM: More I-Ready fun
🍪 Snacks provided by Community Schools!

Chromebook Days count toward your child’s 2 required math days for Option 3 of the Summer Jam. If your child is doing Option 1, they are also welcome. Let’s keep the learning going and earn that September Incentive!🎪🎟️

See you at the library! 🌞

📚🎉 ABC & 123 Summer Jam – Let’s Keep the Fun Going!🎉📚

Hey families! Here’s what’s happening and how your child can stay on track to earn a ticket to the **September Incentive! 🎪✨

📅 TODAY – July 1st:

📖 Option 2 Students:
Meet me at Park Elementary School between 3–4 PM to grab a book from the vending machine and get ready to write your summary! 📝📚

🌈 Option 3 Students:
Join me at Brooklyn Park Library at 4 PM for the Eco Adventures: Wild World of Color Show! 🎨🦎

💻 TOMORROW – July 2nd: Chromebook Day!

All students completing Option 1 or 3 should meet me at the Brooklyn Park Library from 12–4 PM to work on math skills using Chromebooks! 🧠🔢
🍎 Snacks provided!

📌 Reminder: 3 Ways to Complete the Summer Jam

✅ Option 1:
Complete 15 ELA I-Ready and 15 Math I-Ready lessons online. 💻📖➕

✅ Option 2:
📚 Read 5 books and write 5 summaries
➕ Practice math facts by grade level:
Pre-K & K Count to 100, add sums up to 10
1st Grade: Addition facts (0–9)
2nd Grade: Addition & subtraction (0–9)
3rd Grade: Multiplication facts up to ×9
4th Grade: Multiplication & division facts up to 81 ÷ 9

✅ Option 3:
Attend 2 reading days and 2 math (Chromebook) days at the Brooklyn Park Library.
📅 Chromebook days are Wednesdays from 12–4 PM

Let’s keep reading, counting, and having fun all summer long! 🌞📚🎶
Need help choosing an option or tracking progress? I’m here to support you!

🎉 Hey families, it's time for some fun, The Summer Jam has just begun! 📚 Tomorrow at the library, don’t be late, Eco Adventures World of Color is a can't-miss date! 🕓 From 4 to 5, come explore and play, A colorful adventure is on the way! 📖 Need a new book or one to summarize? Ms. Batteast has a sweet surprise! 🏫 At Park Elementary from 3 to 4, Grab a free book—who could ask for more? 🎁 From the vending machine, it’s yours to keep, Let’s make this summer fun and deep!

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!