In this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the importance of dedicated time for the new Core Knowledge Language Arts elementary school curriculum and its impact on early dismissal days. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxuonez4ahs

The Office of Community Schools recently supported a professional development initiative focused on Spanish language learning, featuring a two-week immersion course in Cusco, Peru. This program exemplifies the Community Schools' commitment to building relationships, supporting our students and families, and making AACPS a community where everyone can #BelongGrowSucceed. https://youtu.be/GEC3nL78Zqs?si=xs9qxWj5pdNDIW8T

We are half-way through October! 🥫Please don't forget to bring in food items for Harvest for the Hungry to advisory teachers.

Today is #UnityDay! Don't forget to wear orange to show your support and celebration of Unity Day. Kindness - Acceptance - Inclusion Use our hashtags on X/Twitter to share your Unity Day pictures: #UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity #BelongGrowSucceed Pictures can be emailed to communications@aacps.org or DM on Instagram

Shoutout to our Teacher of the Week - Ms. Palmer, 6th Grade Math! #BelongGrowSucceed

#UnityDay is coming! Don't forget to wear orange tomorrow to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity #BelongGrowSucceed

Ahoy, mateys! Arrr-ye ready to hoist the sails and join us on this grand adventure as we celebrate National School Lunch Week? Healthy school meals be the finest treasure, fit to fuel young buccaneers as they chart their course through the stormy seas of learning. With proper grub in their bellies, they'll be ready to tackle any challenge that comes their way! So, let’s feast like the true school lunch pirates we are and make this week a bountiful haul! Avast, let’s dig in! 🍎🏴‍☠️ #NSLW24 Find Your Treasure!

The next meeting of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup established by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 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.

#UnityDay is coming! Don't forget to wear orange on Tuesday, October 15 to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity #BelongGrowSucceed

World Mental Health Day October 10

Our PBIS Fall Festival is coming up on Friday, October 18th! Students will be able to participate in a variety of festive events such as yard games, crafts, sports, karaoke, and more! Shark Bucks can be used for various activities!

It's pumpkin season! Stop by the library for some festive finds! 🎃 #BelongGrowSucceed

Hello Monday! 🩷 We are wearing PINK every Monday of October in support of breast cancer awareness month! #BelongGrowSucceed

The application for Magnet programs is now open. Apply to a Magnet Program: https://magnet.aacps.org/webapps/aacps_magnet The application window will be open from noon on October 7 until noon on November 7, 2024.

Please join us for the 2024 Family Involvement Conference Classrooms Today. Careers Tomorrow. Saturday, November 9, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Severn Run High School 8065 New Cut Rd, Severn, MD 21144 Conference is Free! | Lunch will be provided. For more information and to register now, visit: www.aacps.org/familyconference Download Flyer: https://5il.co/2ydvn

Please consider supporting our AVID students & this fundraiser by purchasing gear from the following link: https://www.sassyshoppe.net/store/c189/Severn_River_Middle_School.html#/ We even have grey colored shirts available. These are perfect for your student to have for PE class. *Store closes 10/25

To All of our Custodians, We appreciate you! 2024 Custodian Appreciation Day #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSCelebrates

Please join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell for the the next session of the “Partners in Progress: Moving AACPS Forward” series at 6 p.m. tonight at Wiley H. Bates Middle School. Details at https://www.aacps.org/article/1762634.

Celebrating International Translation Day A big thank you to all of our faculty and staff who work so hard every day to help us reach all of our students and their families. #BelongGrowSucceed #UnitedinTranslation

Check out the breakfast and lunch menu for the month of October! 🎃