🔗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!
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.
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/2606278.
For more information and details on the process, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606248.
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
❄️🎶 Warm up your winter evening with us! ❄️🎶
Join us for our Winter Chorus Concert tonight at 6 PM for a beautiful arrangement of harmonies and seasonal favorites! Ms. Brewer and her little songbirds can’t wait to sing for you!
Winter weather is upon is and the easiest and fastest way to stay on top of school schedule changes is to download the AACPS app! App notifications are in the first set of messages sent out when weather decisions are made.
The app is free and accessible to anyone (not just families of students). Be sure to follow the school or schools in which you are interested as well!
Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play.
The Board will also hold a public workshop to discuss information related to the recently released Maryland Report Card results at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, in the Board Room. The Maryland Report Card provides schools across the state with star ratings calculated from a variety of academic, attendance, and curriculum factors.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2595431.
🍪 Our annual Cookie & Treat Exchange was a sweet success! 🍪
Our staff baked 3–4 dozen of their favorite holiday goodies to exchange and filled our lounge with smells (and smiles!) of festive baking! Nothing spreads joy quite like sharing homemade treats and a little holiday cheer. #HolidaysatQES #CookieExchange #BelongGrowSucceed
Families are invited to the North Pole Lights Walk at Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm on Thursday, December 11, anytime between 4:30–7:30 PM. (Paid event)
Bundle up, enjoy the lights, and make some holiday memories with us! 🌟
The meeting will be conducted virtually.
The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.
The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-12-5-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
Join us tonight at 6:00 PM for a festive evening to celebrate the holidays and spend time with family and friends. Enjoy arts & crafts, cookie decorating, dancing, light refreshments, and holiday gift shopping! Our holiday shop will be open with low-cost items ($1–$15) for children to purchase gifts for loved ones. See you there! ✨ #PTAWinterGala #HolidayFun #BelongGrowSucceed
