On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell focuses on graduation requirements. #BelongGrowSucceed

English: https://youtu.be/ZHWRMguOkTA
Spanish: https://youtu.be/AEZp35eLsq8
16 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- February 5, 2026
Hello 3rd, 4th and 5th grade families,

Park Elementary will be offering a new spring club called Girls on the Run (GOTR). This program helps girls in grades 3–5 build social‑emotional and physical skills while boosting confidence and encouraging healthy habits through running, physical activities, and interactive lessons.

The club will start February 9th and will run till April 22nd with our 5k on Sunday April 26th . Practice will be held Monday and Wednesday from 2:45-4:00.

Registration:
https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/Spring26ProgramRegGOTRGC?sid=b7a1a9d970094060aaec7bbd3ebbd979

Thank you! All other club registerations will be sent at the end of this week.
16 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons
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Hello Park Community,

Join us and Chef Sam for Wellness Wednesday today at 5:30 PM. Doors will open at 5:20 PM.

Please register for the evening using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlmNmBXFMeK5MGxEkChUZkca-ZkQ8lgEmcYyBVDzYXVv4-jg/viewform.

Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Park ES Community School Program Manager

17 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons

Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying! 📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍Annapolis Middle School. Activities for adults and students of all ages + strategies to address bullying. Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7

17 days ago, AACPS
Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying! 📅 Tuesday, February 10,  2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm  📍Annapolis Middle School. Activities for adults and students of all ages + strategies to address bullying. Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7
Únase a nosotros para la tercera sesión de ¡Usted pertenece aquí! Foro familiar: Hablemos del acoso, martes, 10 de febrero, 5:30pm - 7:30pm en Annapolis MS. ¡Actividades para adultos y estudiantes de todas las edades + estrategias para afrontar el acoso!  Inscríbanse en https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7

Five high school students from across Anne Arundel County have advanced as semifinalists in the 2026-2027 Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) selection process. To learn more about the semifinalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2679174. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

17 days ago, AACPS
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3:00 p.m., 2/3/26: Barring any additional inclement weather overnight that would impact school operations, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will open on time and will operate on normal schedules for students and staff on Wednesday, February 4.

There will still be areas of the county where adverse road and sidewalk conditions exist tomorrow morning, so families and employees are urged to continue to exercise caution and patience, including as it relates to decisions about student drivers. Families of students who normally walk to school should once again closely examine walking routes and, if prudent and possible, consider transporting their students to and from school.

Thank you.

18 days ago, AACPS
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Hello Park Community,

Join us and Chef Sam for Wellness Wednesday on February 4th at 5:30 PM. Doors will open at 5:20 PM.

Please register for the evening using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlmNmBXFMeK5MGxEkChUZkca-ZkQ8lgEmcYyBVDzYXVv4-jg/viewform.

Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Park ES Community School Program Manager
18 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons
Hello Park Community,

Join us and Chef Sam for Wellness Wednesday on February 4th at 5:30 PM. Doors will open at 5:20 PM.

Please register for the evening using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlmNmBXFMeK5MGxEkChUZkca-ZkQ8lgEmcYyBVDzYXVv4-jg/viewform.

Warmly,
Becky Ahrons
Park ES Community School Program Manager
18 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell delivers a message to families, students and staff about the reopening of schools today and also thanks all those who continue to exercise grace and patience. More than 90 percent of students attended classes in person today, and our AACPS team is continuing to work along with County and City of Annapolis crews to make things better as the week progresses. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/2nJ4ARF-ag0

18 days ago, AACPS
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell

Hello grade 5 families!

Brooklyn Park Middle School's "Future Bees Evening" is Thursday, February 12th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM.

RSVP using the link below or QR Code: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMpVW8-hPt5uuVE6QLpkikFIPL_nZ_w9HxC9Y2lZZy5nH_pg/viewform

18 days ago, Rebecca Ahrons
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English

🔗View our February 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣ Dates to Remember
‣ You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣ Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ Family Academy Events
‣ Black History Month at your local library
‣ County & community resources
...and more!

19 days ago, AACPS
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4:00 p.m., 1/31/26: Out of an abundance of caution and in order to allow additional time for student and staff travel, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools will open two hours late on Monday, Feb. 2, and Tuesday, Feb. 3. There will be no morning half-day ECSE sessions, no morning sessions at the Centers of Applied Technology, and no transportation to JROTC programs.

Families of students who normally walk to school should closely examine walking routes prior to Monday and strongly consider transporting their students to and from school. Some adverse road and sidewalk conditions will also still exist on Monday and Tuesday, so families and staff are urged to exercise caution and patience, including as it relates to decisions about student drivers.

20 days ago, AACPS
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4:35 p.m., 1/30/26: Anne Arundel County Public Schools-sponsored activities for Saturday, January 31, will continue as scheduled. For the status of activities sponsored by agencies other than Anne Arundel County Public Schools on January 31 or February 1, please check with those agencies.

Those traveling to school sites for activities on Saturday should allow extra time for travel and exercise caution as they walk to and from buildings. Crews will be continuing to work on school sites throughout the day Saturday.

No decisions have been made about the status of school district operations for Monday, February 2.

Thank you.

21 days ago, AACPS
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Hello Park Community,

Please note that the registration and placement assessment for our AACC Basic English Course has been rescheduled. The event will now take place on Monday, February 3rd, at Brooklyn Park Elementary School.
Registration begins at 5:00 PM
Placement assessment begins at 5:30 PM

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there.
23 days ago, Amanda Polanco
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Hi Park Families,
Just a quick reminder that Birth to Five will not be held tomorrow Friday, January 30th due to weather conditions. Thank you for understanding. Please stay safe and warm!
23 days ago, Amanda Polanco
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares his gratitude for the dedicated staff who worked tirelessly through snow and ice to support our AACPS schools and buildings. #BelongGrowSucceed

YouTube English:  https://youtu.be/1SzYvdmgphA
YouTube Spanish:  https://youtu.be/J_s0Tj8V8mc
23 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - January 29, 2026

12:15 p,.m, 1/28/26: Due to continuing adverse weather and travel conditions, including ongoing work at school sites, impassable side streets and inaccessible bus stops in some areas, all AACPS schools will operate virtually on Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30. Students will engage in real-time virtual instruction with their teachers. Schools will begin instruction at 9 or 9:15 a.m., as listed on schedules that can be found at www.aacps.org/studentschedules or www.aacps.org/stayconnected.

With the exception of Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel, AACPS employees will work remotely on January 29 and 30. Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel must follow the terms of their negotiated agreement and report to work locations as required. Additional guidance regarding reporting requirements will be communicated to impacted employees.

No decisions have been made about school district activities for Saturday, January 31.

Thank you.

24 days ago, AACPS
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To help families and students be able to more easily access resources and information during the aftermath of this winter storm, Anne Arundel County Public Schools has created a special web page. Go to www.aacps.org/stayconnected to access that information, including rescheduled dates for postponed events.
24 days ago, AACPS
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Led by improvements in 10 of 14 student group categories and with 11 of 16 comprehensive high schools posting graduation rates over 90 percent, Anne Arundel County Public Schools saw its overall graduation rate rise for the second consecutive year, data released today by the Maryland State Department of Education shows.

To learn more about the graduation rate, go to the AACPS News Release section at https://www.aacps.org/article/2660849.
25 days ago, AACPS
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Eight high school students from across Anne Arundel County have been nominated to be the 2026–2027 Student Member of the Board of Education. To see the complete list of candidates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2660263.
25 days ago, AACPS
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