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
Join us for the 2025 Family Involvement Conference, Saturday, November 8, 9am - 1:30pm at Anne Arundel Community College for a keynote presentation, breakout sessions, resources, and more! Lunch provided with preregistration: Register today at www.aacps.org/familyconference!
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
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-friday-10-24-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses revisions to the current school year calendar that eliminate most of the remaining early dismissal days. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
English: https://youtu.be/RXTb7Io_5CE
Spanish: https://youtu.be/i0tIre8yBfQ
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses revisions to the current school year calendar that eliminate most of the remaining early dismissal days. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
English: https://youtu.be/RXTb7Io_5CE
Spanish: https://youtu.be/i0tIre8yBfQ
Don't delay, apply today! Deadline is November 1
Christmas For Children by the Rotary Club of Glen Burnie
Questions or need help submitting online, please contact Mrs Pearsell at 410-570-2396 or mcolletonpearsell@aacps.org
AACPS 10/22/25: Traffic accidents in the western portion of the county this morning are causing some significant delays for buses. All buses will make all stops but may be delayed in getting to those stops. Buses in the Arundel, Broadneck, Crofton, and Meade clusters may be particularly impacted.
The Board of Education today announced logistics for a public briefing and two public hearings related to Phase 2 of the school district’s comprehensive redistricting process. There are currently six plans under consideration, four of which the Board put forward at its September 17, 2025, meeting and two of which it added at its October 15, 2025, meeting.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2498763.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2498763.
Wear your colors proudly and help our school reach our non-perishable donation goal of 500 goods and $500! Feel free to spread widely!!!
Funds can be donated easily online at aafoodbank.org/aacps or by scanning the QR code – on the school drop-down menu, be sure to select WOODSIDE. Food & funds will be collected through October 31.
Utilizing flexibility provided in a new law, the Board of Education has altered the current school year calendar by removing six early dismissal days and creating in their place three full school days for students followed by three non-student days in which teachers can complete grading and other staff can engage in professional learning. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2490677.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2490677.
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the ongoing Phase 2 redistricting process. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
English: https://youtu.be/-KbI4X48oCY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/jYJRivm8LhY
English: https://youtu.be/-KbI4X48oCY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/jYJRivm8LhY
Acting on newly released unofficial enrollment counts for the current school year provided to it last night, the Board of Education has moved two additional redistricting proposals to public hearing. With last night’s action, the Board has now moved six proposals forward to public hearing.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2489634.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2489634.
This Friday, we will be showing our school spirit to celebrate Woodside's 60th anniversary. Represent a decade of your choice! Students who dress in 60s attire will receive a special prize.
Join us at the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. And don't forget to bring a non-perishable food item with you!
Graduating seniors at 14 county high schools will once again receive their diplomas at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills this spring, with ceremonies at eight other schools scheduled at other venues, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell announced today.
For more details, go to www.aacps.org/graduations.
Great news… our Candy Drive has been extended! 🎉 Some of our Classroom Candy Monsters are still hungry and need your help! Please send in candy donations to feed your student’s classroom monster.
The classroom with the fullest monster will win a special prize! 🏆 Let’s see those monsters overflowing with treats!
Remember… all the candy collected will be used for our Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Your donations help make this community event extra sweet!
Let’s fill those monsters and make this the best Trunk or Treat yet! 👻🍫
Thank you,
Woodside PTA
The classroom with the fullest monster will win a special prize! 🏆 Let’s see those monsters overflowing with treats!
Remember… all the candy collected will be used for our Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Your donations help make this community event extra sweet!
Let’s fill those monsters and make this the best Trunk or Treat yet! 👻🍫
Thank you,
Woodside PTA
🌍🌐 HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK 2025 🧭🌍
We’re excited to announce that National School Lunch Week (NSLW) starts today — and this year’s theme is “Taste the World: Your School Lunch Passport”! 🌎✨
From October 13th–17th, we’ll be celebrating the diversity of global cuisines and the importance of healthy school meals. Each day, our cafeterias will feature delicious dishes inspired by different cultures, giving students a chance to explore new flavors and learn about food traditions from around the world.
🍽️ Here’s what to look forward to:
🥟 Teriyaki Potstickers – A taste of East Asia
🫓 Cheese & Bean Pupusa – A journey through El Salvador
🍛 Tikka Masala – Flavors from India
🌮 Beef Barbacoa – Fresh and flavorful from Mexico
🍗🧀🥘 Chicken & Cheese Enchilada Empanada – A fusion of Latin American favorites
We’re excited to announce that National School Lunch Week (NSLW) starts today — and this year’s theme is “Taste the World: Your School Lunch Passport”! 🌎✨
From October 13th–17th, we’ll be celebrating the diversity of global cuisines and the importance of healthy school meals. Each day, our cafeterias will feature delicious dishes inspired by different cultures, giving students a chance to explore new flavors and learn about food traditions from around the world.
🍽️ Here’s what to look forward to:
🥟 Teriyaki Potstickers – A taste of East Asia
🫓 Cheese & Bean Pupusa – A journey through El Salvador
🍛 Tikka Masala – Flavors from India
🌮 Beef Barbacoa – Fresh and flavorful from Mexico
🍗🧀🥘 Chicken & Cheese Enchilada Empanada – A fusion of Latin American favorites
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-10-10-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive new additional information regarding Phase 2 of the comprehensive redistricting process and consider revisions to the current school year calendar at its next regular business meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
At the meeting, the Board will also receive an update on the minimum school funding requirements contained in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the work Anne Arundel County Public Schools is doing to meet those requirements.
For more information on the meeting, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2477523.
At the meeting, the Board will also receive an update on the minimum school funding requirements contained in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the work Anne Arundel County Public Schools is doing to meet those requirements.
For more information on the meeting, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2477523.
