REMINDER: AACPS’ #LiftLA initiative to help the students and schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District in the wake of devastating wildfires has raised nearly $8,300 so far! The campaign runs through February 28. Students and staff can drop money off at their schools just like in the Harvest for the Hungry campaign. Donations can also be made at www.aacps.org/liftla. Thank you!
Celebrating National School Counseling Week #NSCW25
School Counseling: Helping Students THRIVE
#BelongGrowSucceed
#UnityDay is coming!
Don't forget to wear orange tomorrow to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2025 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed
Scenarios developed by consultant WXY for Phase 2 of Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ comprehensive redistricting process are now available online. Go to www.aacpsredistricting.org to view the scenarios and leave comment by May 1. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
As we begin the month of February and start of Black/African-American History Month, we are afforded the opportunity to celebrate and commemorate the many contributions made by people of African descent to our nation. The U.S. Census Bureau offers us some historical context for this month’s recognition on their website:
"To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, the week was expanded to a month. Since then, U.S. presidents have proclaimed February as National African American History Month."
Board of Education to honor 2025 Mo Gaba Positivity and Perseverance Award winners at next meeting. Details: https://www.aacps.org/article/2001359
View our February 2025 Family Link Newsletter: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-february-2025
#UnityDay is coming!
Don't forget to wear orange on Tuesday, February 4 to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2025 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the launch of Phase 2 of the school system’s comprehensive redistricting effort. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/ZkHZjue779M
Hello Families,
Sign up below to join the virtual math session.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsbC6YKYJERcMUS74lJMudJdpyUeTbzK6VDHKsA9e_aAwbZw/viewform
Tomorrow is our Winter Concert! Thursday, January 30th at 6pm.
We hope to see alot of families come out to watch the concert.
Performers, please arrive by 5:30 and report to the gymnasium. We look forward to sharing our wonderful talents and hard work with the community!
We are excited to invite you to the next session of the Family Wellness Forum – an exciting and empowering initiative for all AACPS families! This event is designed to provide you with valuable resources, tools, and strategies to help strengthen your student’s well-being. We’re excited to come together and create lasting positive change – see you there! Register today: https://forms.gle/wUjjckKArtGM6yCM8 📆 Wednesday, February 5th, 5:30pm📍Meade High School #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Celebrating Mo Gaba Day
#MoStrong
Today, Anne Arundel County Public Schools celebrates Mo Gaba Day, honoring the legacy of a young man who physically left us too soon but whose positivity and perseverance continues to remind us all to "make every day a win." #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #MoStrong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nX-b2DKKms&t=11s
We are excited to invite you to the next session of the Family Wellness Forum – an exciting and empowering initiative for all AACPS families! This event is designed to provide you with valuable resources, tools, and strategies to help strengthen your student’s well-being. We’re excited to come together and create lasting positive change – see you there! Register today: https://forms.gle/wUjjckKArtGM6yCM8 📆 Wednesday, February 5th, 5:30pm📍Meade High School #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-1-24-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
We are a week away from our Winter Concert on Thursday, January 30th at 6pm.
We hope to see alot of families come out to watch the concert.
Performers, please arrive by 5:30 and report to the gymnasium. We look forward to sharing our wonderful talents and hard work with the community!
Good Morning Families,
The purpose of this communication is to inform you of our virtual day learning schedule so that IF we are to move to virtual learning, you and your child will have a smooth day of learning.
AACPS has updated the virtual learning day schedule in order to provide additional synchronous hours and office hours for our youngest learners (PreK 3-2nd grade). Your child’s teacher will send a more detailed schedule when we are in a virtual learning event. If you need to request a device or want more information about the program, visit https://www.aacps.org/page/student-devices-loaner-program
Your child’s teacher will post all learning materials on their Brightspace page. This resource - VID Google Meet Link will help you and your child access these resources.
Please check the following sites for additional tips and information:
https://www.aacps.org/
Delay/Closing - Weather Notifications | Anne Arundel County Public Schools
https://www.aacps.org/page/virtual-learning
If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or administrators, Principal Barnes (labarnes@aacps.org) and Assistant Principal Connelly (mcconnelly@aacps.org) .
Sincerely,
Lorie Barnes
Principal Woodside Elementary
In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the upcoming Cool Schools Plunge, through which AACPS students and staff raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Special Olympics Maryland. You can support the cause by going to www.plungemd.com.
https://youtu.be/elp0YypqabA
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Hello Parents and Guardians,
The first semester has ended, and we would love your feedback as we shift to the second semester. Join us this Friday 1/24 at 9 am to hear your feedback on anything related to wrap-around services, academics, social-emotional needs, or community events.
