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.
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.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2490677.
English: https://youtu.be/-KbI4X48oCY
Spanish: https://youtu.be/jYJRivm8LhY
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.
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
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
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.
Get your candy in by the end of the day Friday Oct. 10th. We might extend the candy drive to next week.
Woodside Elementary will have our Fall Book Fair October 10/20-10/24 at Woodside Elementary School
Get ready–the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! Find bestselling series and characters that students love from more than 100 publishers. Plus every purchase benefits our school. We hope you can join us for the Best. Week. Ever!
Log in here:Woodside Elementary School Fall Book Fair for a Book Fair sneak peek Explore the Book Fair—virtually! Check out the cases filled with must-have books and get kids pumped with the latest video book trailers.
Book Fair eWallet is the easy way to pay
Available Between:
9/29-10/24
Create a NEW eWallet for each Fair
Students shop without cash
Teachers build classroom libraries
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the impact of AACPS’ participation in the Harvest for the Hungry program. Get details at www.aacps.org/harvest.
English video: https://youtu.be/m4fX1F2CLws
Spanish video: https://youtu.be/vbNTVHO63nM
To see the full list of nominees, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2473426.
Dr. Bedell told the Board he will present preliminary 2025-2026 student enrollment information at the Board’s next meeting, set for October 15, 2025. As a result, the Board has postponed the first of its two public hearings, scheduled for October 13, 2025.
For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2471155.
Tuesday, October 7 · 5:30 – 6:30pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nan-iqxz-kxr
