Today we launched a new mentoring initiative in partnership with Severn Run High School called SRQ Connect! This program brings together student-athletes from Severn Run and students from Quarterfield to build meaningful connections through physical activity, mentorship, and social-emotional learning!
During physical education classes and recess—times when students often face challenges with behavior and peer interactions—SRQ Connect mentors will support our younger learners by modeling positive behaviors, encouraging teamwork, and helping students navigate competitive situations with empathy and resilience.
The high school mentors will serve as role models, demonstrating how to participate actively, resolve conflicts respectfully, and have fun while staying emotionally regulated. This initiative is designed to strengthen our students’ social-emotional skills and create a more inclusive and supportive environment during high-energy parts of the day. Our goal is to do this at least once per month.
Please join us in welcoming the SRQ Connect mentors and supporting this exciting collaboration between our schools! Special Shout Out to Coach Allen Haley for his willingness to connect for community sake.
🔗 Meet the finalists and learn more about this prestigious honor: https://www.aacps.org/article/2544752
Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences coming November 24 & 25! Click your teacher's link below to reserve a spot!
ECSE
PreK
Kindergarten
1st Grade
Mrs. Bell (Covering Mrs. Mulford)
2nd Grade
Ms. Dunleavy Ms. Dunleavy
Mrs. Weslow Mrs. Weslow
Mrs. Flack Mrs. Flack
Ms. Sipple Ms. Sipple
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-11-7-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
Sending a HUGE shout-out to Mrs. Nikki and Mrs. D for starting the "Teacher Spotlight" program. In conjunction with our Sunshine Committee, they worked to create a weekly program that allow staff to nominate their coworkers for the great things they do. This helps build a positive working environment where staff are appreciated, honored, recognized for a job well done. As we continue to celebrate each other, we hope that Mrs. Nikki and Mrs. D know that they are truly appreciated for the work they have done to build staff morale! You truly capture the heart of AACPS and help everyone #BelongGrowSucceed
For details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2532059 .
We’re excited to share that we received a $2000 Spark Good local grant from our local Walmart! This grant will help provide our Pre-K and ECSE students with a free field trip to the farm! We are proud to spark good in our community! Thank you Mrs. Muir for coordinating this exciting opportunity! #SparkGood #BelongGrowSucceed
The number of Anne Arundel County Public Schools to earn five stars on the Maryland Report Card rose 36 percent in the 2024-25 school year compared to the previous year, with an AACPS record 15 schools now holding the state’s highest rating, according to data released by the Maryland State Department of Education today.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page.
Are you looking to make a difference in our comunity? Would you like to volunteer your time to help students build important reading skills? Join us for an information session on November 13th., 2025 or fill out an application at our www.stairannapolis.org/volunteer to get started today!
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has changed the time of the closed session it will hold on Monday, November 3, 2025, and will now meet prior to its scheduled public hearing on the Phase 2 redistricting process.
For details, go to the AACPS news release page.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will have further discussions about the six Phase 2 redistricting proposals currently under consideration at its next regular business meeting, scheduled for noon on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
At the meeting, the Board will also:
• consider approval of a new middle school course – Integrated Computational Thinking – and three new high school courses – Forensic Science 2, Advanced Placement Cybersecurity, and Advanced Placement Business Education With Personal Finance.
• conduct the first of three readings on revisions to the Policy IIC, Graduation Requirements and the accompanying regulation. The revisions would reduce the number of credits needed for graduation from 26 to 22.5, still higher than the state minimum, by requiring fewer elective credits.
More details can be found on the AACPS news release page.
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell shares how the AACPS wellness program is supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and community. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #AACPSWellness
English https://youtu.be/O-9BGyn1mCw
Spanish https://youtu.be/d_rbWdTLkNE
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell shares how the AACPS wellness program is supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and community. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #AACPSWellness
English https://youtu.be/O-9BGyn1mCw
Spanish https://youtu.be/d_rbWdTLkNE
View our November 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
🔗 https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-november-2025
‣Family Involvement Conference
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy
...and more
