Our #AACPSAwesome Operations teams are out at schools this morning clearing lots and walks so that we can get students and staff back to school as quickly as possible. Please do your part by staying away from these areas so crews can do their work. Residents should also clear the sidewalks in front of their homes so our students have safe paths to walk to schools when they reopen. Let's all pitch in together! Thanks! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

4:30 p.m., 1/6/25: Due to inclement weather, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 7. There will be no instruction for students. A Code Red is in effect for employees. Unit III personnel must report to their work locations as required and will receive additional information.

4:30 p.m., 1/5/25: Due to the forecast for severe inclement weather, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, January 6. There will be no instruction for students. A Code Red is in effect for employees. Unit III personnel must report to their work locations as required.

No, Bob doesn’t know yet if there will be school on Monday. But Bob DOES KNOW you can help support CAT South students going to state, regional, and national competitions through the purchase of “Keep Calm” apparel. All of the proceeds help CAT South students. You can place orders at https://www.catsouth.org/schoolstore. As for Monday, we’ll all just have to stay tuned. Bob will let you know when he knows. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #KeepCalmBobWillCall #PleaseBob

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell discusses 2025, finishing the first semester strong, and taking time for mental health. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/eKrYCmLbnzk

REMINDER: All Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will reopen tomorrow, January 2, on normal schedules.

View our January 2025 Family Link Newsletter: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-january-2025

At its December 18, 2024, meeting, the Board of Education was presented with two recommended 2025-26 school year calendars by the AACPS Calendar Committee. The Board is now seeking public input on those recommended calendars. The calendars, complete information on the discussion by the Calendar Committee and a link to provide input can be found at www.aacps.org/2526calendar. Input will be accepted through noon on January 3, 2025. Thank you.

Please check your email for information about the blueprint for Maryland's Future Pre Kindergarten Accreditation process.

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about his recommended Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the quest to become a phenomenal school district in this country. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/9Og_PO5mvH4

Winter Wonderland is this Wednesday!!!. Please don't forget to RSVP to attend. We are still looking for volunteers and donations. More information on our event page https://www.aacps.org/o/ripplingwoodses/events?id=35993722 We look forward to seeing you Wed 12/18 5:30p -7:30p

Make time to see the work of our amazing elementary student artists at the Winter Wonderland exhibit at Annapolis Mall before it closes on January 2, 2025. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://www.capitalgazette.com/2024/12/16/anne-arundels-elementary-school-artists-shine-at-winter-wonderland-themed-exhibit/

RWES Band and Strings had a wonderful and musical evening during our Winter Concert! Thanks to our awesome students and families for the clean up help!

Pre-K completed their Coral Reef projects after 6 weeks of hard work! If you see a Pre-K teacher or student this week, ask them about it!

Happy Winter, Rippling Woods Families, As the holiday are upon us, EEE Global Studies is in need of shoe boxes for an upcoming 3rd Grade project. If you happen to have empty shoeboxes at home, we would appreciate any donations! Thank you for your continued support! - Mrs. Crouse & Ms. Garrett

Today is the last day to register for Future Makers Virtual STEM Club for Grades 3-5. Please use the form link https://forms.gle/wb8fBot3d2ymajr47 to register.

2024-2025 School Year - 1st Quarter Honor Roll Congratulations to all AACPS students who made the honor roll. www.aacps.org/honorroll #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSCelebrates

Winter Wonderland will be here next week. Please don't forget to RSVP to attend. We are still looking for volunteers and donations. More information on our event page https://www.aacps.org/o/ripplingwoodses/events?id=35993722 We look forward to seeing you Wed 12/18 5:30p -7:30p

Good Morning RWES families, This is a friendly reminder that today, December 10th, students will be dismissed 2 hours early. Please be sure to make arrangements for dismissal at 12:25 PM.

*previous link did not work* Co-Curricular book club for Grades 3-5. Deadline is TODAY! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o8Y7FsTNZXnEH5gVMaoaznGiIpFWFVut/view?usp=sharing