Registration for the Student Device Loaner Program is now available for students and their families. Devices are expected to be delivered to approved students beginning on October 1, 2024. Details: www.aacps.org/deviceloanerprogram.
Happy Monday!!! A friendly reminder about the school survey to get to know our families. https://forms.office.com/r/MPjFdtznmT It is available in different languages. If you haven't filled it out, please do by Monday 9/30. We are excited to have you as part of our Panda Community!
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s next session of “Partners in Progress: Moving AACPS Forward” will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 23, at Broadneck High School. Details at https://www.aacps.org/article/1762634.
The next meeting of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup established by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis.
The workgroup has been created to engage stakeholders in a robust conversation regarding school scheduling in Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) and to consider innovative school scheduling models for implementation in AACPS. It consists of AACPS staff, elected officials, and representatives from community organizations.
Meetings are open to the public and public feedback on innovative school scheduling in AACPS and the work of the workgroup is encouraged. Individuals will be able to provide comment in person or virtually at the end of each workgroup meeting. A total of five speakers will be permitted to speak for three minutes each. Written comment may also be submitted to Grace Wilson, Senior Legislative and Policy Specialist, at gawilson1@aacps.org.
As the group’s work progresses, more information will be posted at www.aacps.org/schedulingworkgroup. Those who cannot attend meetings in person can watch virtually through links found on that page.
Apply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals!
Check out the new Family Academy Newsletter at
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-friday!
Learn about academics and programs, how to navigate AACPS, or get resources on how to support the well-being and growth of students through the AACPS Family Academy online video library. Look for featured content from Family Academy every other Friday on AACPS social media or visit www.aacps.org/familyacademy any time! #AACPSAwesome #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
Hello Families, school forms still need to be completed. If you need help please register for our next forms event, Thursday 9/26 3:30p-4:30p. Interpreters will be available. Use the link https://forms.office.com/r/PSvk8JLSWd to pre-register. If this date and time doesn't work email kksmith@aacps.org.
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about school safety, the rise in rumors and threats, and the roles we all play in keeping each other safe. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
https://youtu.be/4fBiE7lmUZs
Celebrating Constitution Day
Celebrating Our Amazing Technology Team
National IT Professionals Day
#AACPSCelebrates
Celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth
#AACPSFamily #CelebrateDiversity #AACPSCelebrates
Spanish - https://fb.watch/uEf4Bs4pX3/
English - https://fb.watch/uEf8bcBllS/
🎉 Celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth !
Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long observance in June 1968, introduced by Congressman George E. Brown and approved by President Lyndon B. Johnson on September 17, 1968. In 1988, a bill championed by Senator Paul Simon and U.S. Representative Esteban E. Torres extended the celebration to a full 31 days. President Ronald Reagan signed this extension into law on August 17, 1988. On September 14, 1989, President George H.W. Bush officially declared the period from September 15 to October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. This timeframe honors the independence days of several Latin American countries: Mexico (September 16, 1810), Chile (September 18, 1810), Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (September 15, 1821), and Belize (September 21, 1981).
#CelebrateDiversity
#AACPSCelebrates
A message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell regarding an increase in the reports of threats of violence to schools has been posted online. Please take time to read this message. It can be found at www.aacps.org/drbedellmessage.
Happy Friday! If you need assistance in filling out your forms, please register for our next Forms event on Tuesday 9/17 8:30a - 10a in the school cafeteria. We will also have interpreters available. Use the link https://forms.office.com/r/PSvk8JLSWd to pre-register.
We hope all is well. We want to make sure you completed your Emergency Contact & Free and Reduce Lunch forms linked here https://www.aacps.org/o/aacps/page/school-forms-tools. We will have 2 dates to provide assistance & interpreters to fill out the forms. Use the link https://forms.office.com/r/PSvk8JLSWd to sign up.
Dr. Bedell's Thursday Thoughts this week: As athletics get into full swing, spectators need to do their part. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo1YpJDA2Ac
We will Never Forget
9-11-2001
United States of America #PatriotDay
Hello Panda Families!
We are almost 3 weeks into the school year and we are in full swing. It has been a joy getting to see the families and students this year. As you may be aware, we are a community school and that means we get more resources and events. In order for us to plan our activities and partnerships we need your input. We ask that you fill out the survey https://forms.office.com/r/MPjFdtznmT by Monday September 30th. The survey is available in multiple languages once you go to the link and select your preferred language in the top right hand drop down. If you have any questions please contact our Community School Program Manager, Mrs. Smith, kksmith@aacps.org.
Hello Families,
The PTA meeting on Wednesday, September 11th will begin at 5:30pm. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to seeing you either in-person or virtually [https://meet.google.com/nzd-vkrz-dim].
Have a great day!
The Fun Run fundraising page is OFFICIALLY open. In school kick off is 9/17 and the Fun Run is on 9/25.
Sign up using this link: https://mybooster.com/v3. To volunteer: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0F4DAEAA2FA7FC1-51070655-rwes .
Thank you!
R Marino
RWES PTA President
rwespandas@gmail.com
Good Afternoon Rippling Woods families,
The Rippling Woods Parent Teacher Association would love for you to join us this Wednesday, September 11th at 5:00pm, in the Rippling Woods cafeteria for our monthly PTA meeting. We hope to share some information about our upcoming Fun Run fundraiser, review of the calendar, the school becoming a community school, and an introduction to our new PTA faces. You are invited to attend any PTA meeting with your children beside you. If you are unable to join in person, you can attend virtually here: https://meet.google.com/nzd-vkrz-dim
We look forward to seeing many of you tomorrow!
In partnership,
RWES and the PTA Board