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🌟 As Staff Appreciation Week comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our families and students for making each day so special. Your support, kindness, and generosity mean so much to our staff! We are grateful for this amazing school community! 💙
28 days ago, Megan Stower
A note that reads "Thank You!" sits on a black and white background. The note includes stickers of a strawberry, heart, and flower.

👔 Staff Appreciation Week: Day 5! Students are invited to dress like a teacher today in honor of our amazing staff. It’s a fun way to celebrate the people who inspire and support us every day! 🍎

29 days ago, Megan Stower
A blue background displays a page with "Teacher Appreciation Week" and a strawberry. Another page reads "Day 5: Dress Like Your Teacher Day!"
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the Teacher Academy of Maryland program at CAT North. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/_KKe23mW0d8
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/EWXKZ5SUY_8
30 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 7, 2026

🍪 Staff Appreciation Week: Day 4! Families are invited to send in a snack or treat for a favorite staff member as a simple way to show appreciation. These thoughtful goodies are a sweet way to brighten their day! 💛

30 days ago, Megan Stower
Pink background with text, icons, and graphics. Text reads "Teacher Appreciation Week Day 4: Bring your teacher a snack or sweet treat!"
The Board of Education today approved an agreement with the Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC) for the coming fiscal year that provides, subject to county funding, a step increase for eligible Unit IV employees and a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all Unit IV employees.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874675.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
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The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
2027-2028 Calendar Art
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today unanimously approved a 2027-2028 school year calendar that calls for classes to begin for students on Monday, August 30, 2027, and end on Wednesday, June 14, 2028.

For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
about 1 month ago, AACPS
2027-2028 Calendar Art
💙 Happy Health Room Appreciation Day! A huge thank you to our health room staff for your care, compassion, and dedication to keeping our students healthy, safe, and supported each day. We appreciate all you do! 🩺
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Two smiling women hold a bouquet of flowers; one wears a badge. Text reads "Happy Health Room Appreciation Day!" Icons include a mask, first aid kit, and gloves.
💌 Staff Appreciation Week: Day 3! Families are invited to send in a note for a favorite staff member as a simple way to show their love. Kind words go a long way, and our staff truly value these heartfelt messages! 🍎
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Green background with a note saying "Teacher Appreciation Week Day 3: Write your teacher a special note" and images of notes, a heart, and a smiley face.
A big thank you to all of our amazing 1st grade field trip chaperones! We truly appreciate your time, support, and dedication to helping make our trip to the zoo yesterday a safe, fun, and memorable experience for our students. We couldn’t do it without you! 🦁
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
A white background displays green text. It reads, "Thank You 1st Grade Chaperones!" Two people are standing, and several animals are around them.
✏️ Staff Appreciation Week: Day 2! Families are invited to send in a school supply for a favorite staff member as a simple way to show big support! These thoughtful contributions help our classrooms and are truly appreciated! 📚
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
A light blue background with white paper containing text: "Day 2: Bring Your Teacher a School Supply." A sun and stars surround the paper.
Staff Appreciation Week: Day 1! Families are invited to send in a flower for a favorite staff member as a simple way to say thank you! We’re so grateful for the support and for all that our amazing staff do each day! 💐
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
A lined paper with rainbow, butterfly, star, and moon icons, "Teacher Appreciation Week" in pink, and "Day 1: Bring Your Teacher a Flower" below.
🎉 We’re excited to kick off Staff Appreciation Week tomorrow! Join us as we celebrate the incredible people who make our school a great place to learn and grow. Thank you for all you do each day! 🍎
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Black and white dotted background with a banner reading "Teacher Appreciation Week" and dates "May 4th-8th".

You’re invited to join us at Honeygrow and support our PTA! We ask that you RSVP here: https://grouprai.se/e316789 (even if you’re not completely sure) so Honeygrow knows roughly how many orders to expect & so you have access to all the event details.

We hope you can make it, and please feel free to forward this invitation to your friends and family. Thanks in advance for your support!

about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
A bowl of noodles with vegetables on a wooden surface. Text reads "Honeygrow Night, May 2nd, 10:30 AM to 10 PM, Hanover Location".
🍽️ Happy Cafeteria Appreciation Day Ms. Dawn and Mrs. Sarah! Thank you to our amazing cafeteria team for keeping our students nourished, energized, and smiling each day. We appreciate all the care you put into every meal! 💙
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Two cafeteria workers stand smiling. Background features food icons, a grid, and text reading "Happy Cafeteria Appreciation Day!"
🎉 Happy Principal Appreciation Day Mr. Haslun! Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and community every single day. We appreciate all that you do! 🍎
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
A person smiles with a note that reads "Happy Principal Appreciation Day!" and various school-themed clip art around.
Today is Spring Picture Day! Students may dress out of uniform and participation is optional and only for those who have pre-purchased photos. We can’t wait to see those bright smiles! 📸

As a reminder, today is also PTA Out of Uniform Sports Day for those who donate $1.
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Spring picture day announcement. Teal with black and white camera image. Denotes out of uniform for photos on May 1
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights four schools that were awarded the Purple Star Schools designation, as announced this week by the Maryland State Department of Education. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/9F-x1ohlB6s
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/aogRGEq1nKU
about 1 month ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- April 30, 2026

Get ready for Out of Uniform Day: Sports Edition! 🏀⚽⚾ Show your school spirit today by wearing your favorite team gear, jerseys, or athletic wear! Join in the fun by donating $1 to the PTA to participate!

about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Flyer with bowling ball, baseball, soccer ball, football and tennis ball
Good luck to our Dance Club on your final performance of the school year! 💃✨ We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and creativity leading up to this special show. Go out there, have fun, and shine on stage! You’ve got this!
about 1 month ago, Megan Stower
Flyer with two people dancing. Abstract shapes surround the dancers