Good Afternoon Families,
Valentine’s Day is February 14th and all children are invited to participate in a small celebration within their classrooms. Students are invited to bring Valentine’s Day cards to share with friends. We ask that if your child chooses to participate, he/she brings enough Valentine’s Cards for each student in the class. If families need assistance, please reach out to Ms. Tina Ramirez, School Counselor. Teachers will be sending class lists with first names only if you would like to personalize the cards. Students will be provided with white Valentine’s Day bags that they can decorate prior to the party. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
Sincerely,
Woodside Elementary School
Valentine’s Day is February 14th and all children are invited to participate in a small celebration within their classrooms. Students are invited to bring Valentine’s Day cards to share with friends. We ask that if your child chooses to participate, he/she brings enough Valentine’s Cards for each student in the class. If families need assistance, please reach out to Ms. Tina Ramirez, School Counselor. Teachers will be sending class lists with first names only if you would like to personalize the cards. Students will be provided with white Valentine’s Day bags that they can decorate prior to the party. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
Sincerely,
Woodside Elementary School
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to vote on changes in its policy regarding graduation requirements for students at its next meeting, set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026. For complete information, including proposed changes in the administrative regulation regarding graduation requirements, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2625723.
This week on Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares more about the district’s mentoring program.
English: https://youtu.be/D0a2RMQtGJw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/F-WJVQjDE3A
English: https://youtu.be/D0a2RMQtGJw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/F-WJVQjDE3A
Calling it a “proactive and responsible step” to address growing pressures as the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process begins, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today announced an immediate hiring freeze for the school district’s central and satellite offices.
For more information, go to the AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2619561.
For more information, go to the AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2619561.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has opened a link for those wishing to testify virtually at the second of its two public hearings on Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets. For information on both hearings as well as avenues to sign up to deliver testimony, go to AACPS' News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2616536.
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Capture this year's school memories
by ordering your yearbook TODAY!
Capture los recuerdos escolares de este año
¡ordenando tu anuario hoy! No te lo pierdas.
Order Here:
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The Board of Education has scheduled two public hearings and a public workshop on Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget recommendation.
Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Severn Run High School, and Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building in Annapolis. Both hearings begin at 6 p.m. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building.
More information, including the process for signing up to speak at the hearings, can be found on AACPS' Budget page at www.aacps.org/fy27budget.
Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Severn Run High School, and Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building in Annapolis. Both hearings begin at 6 p.m. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building.
More information, including the process for signing up to speak at the hearings, can be found on AACPS' Budget page at www.aacps.org/fy27budget.
🔗View our January 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣International Parent & Community Leadership Academy
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy Events
‣AACPS Mentorship Programs
...and more!
The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Office of School and Family Partnerships is looking for candidates for its 11th annual International Parent and Community Leadership Academy (IPCLA), which begins February 17, 2026.
The seven-week academy is aimed at improving communication between the school system and international families as well as diversifying the pool of leaders in schools and communities who can better support the academic achievement of international students and multilingual learners. Meetings will be held during the day at various Anne Arundel County Public Schools locations.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2608959.
The seven-week academy is aimed at improving communication between the school system and international families as well as diversifying the pool of leaders in schools and communities who can better support the academic achievement of international students and multilingual learners. Meetings will be held during the day at various Anne Arundel County Public Schools locations.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2608959.
🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉
13 out of 15 days with attendance over 90% in December — amazing work, Woodside! 🙌👏
Thank you to our families and students for showing up and staying strong all month.
✨ Stay tuned… January’s Attendance Challenge is coming! ✨
13 out of 15 days with attendance over 90% in December — amazing work, Woodside! 🙌👏
Thank you to our families and students for showing up and staying strong all month.
✨ Stay tuned… January’s Attendance Challenge is coming! ✨
Beginning with freshmen in the 2026-27 school year, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools students will be required to earn one-half credit in financial literacy in order to graduate, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell has announced.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606299.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606299.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will host elected officials representing the county and the City of Annapolis at its annual Legislative Breakfast on Monday, January 5, 2026.
For details go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606278.
For details go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606278.
The Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) will launch the 2026–2027 Student Member of the Board (SMOB) election cycle by hosting a virtual information night on Tuesday, January 7, 2026.
For more information and details on the process, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606248.
For more information and details on the process, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606248.
We would like to thank those who donated to the snack sleigh Tuesday. You are appreciated
Continuing a pattern of prudent and responsible budgetary decisions and placing a clear emphasis on prioritizing people over launching a slate of new programs in light of budgetary constraints at various levels, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell tonight recommended a Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget to the Board of Education tonight that dedicates nearly 49 percent of new funding to employee compensation and benefits.
For details, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2605182.
For details, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2605182.
Join us for an interactive webinar to discuss Tips for Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual event details: Birth to Five: Tips for Managing Behavior at Home,📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6
Winter weather is upon is and the easiest and fastest way to stay on top of school schedule changes is to download the AACPS app! App notifications are in the first set of messages sent out when weather decisions are made.
The app is free and accessible to anyone (not just families of students). Be sure to follow the school or schools in which you are interested as well!
Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play.
10:00 a.m., 12/14/25: In order to allow facilities and operations crews to clear school lots and walkways in preparation for classes tomorrow, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools facilities will be closed for all groups and activities today, December 14. At this time, all schools will operate on normal schedules on Monday, December 15.
We are excited to share some wonderful news! A generous local company Poole and Kent has donated a brand-new bike rack to Woodside Elementary. This addition will help support our students who bike to school and make our campus even more welcoming and accessible.
We are incredibly grateful for the donation and for the support from our community partners who help make Woodside such a great place to learn and grow.
Thank you for celebrating this great news with us!
We are incredibly grateful for the donation and for the support from our community partners who help make Woodside such a great place to learn and grow.
Thank you for celebrating this great news with us!
Hello Woodside Families,
I wanted to share that we are planning a few special treats for our wonderful teachers next week. Let’s sprinkle a little festive cheer as we wrap up 2025!
We’re hoping to put together:
A snack cart on Tuesday with sweet and salty treats
Donuts on Wednesday to brighten their morning
If any families would like to donate items for these days — or anything special for our teachers on any other day next week — please feel free to drop donations off in the office with me (Ms. Paris).
Thank you so much for your continued support of our teachers and staff. We truly appreciate everything you do to help make Woodside such a warm and caring community!
I wanted to share that we are planning a few special treats for our wonderful teachers next week. Let’s sprinkle a little festive cheer as we wrap up 2025!
We’re hoping to put together:
A snack cart on Tuesday with sweet and salty treats
Donuts on Wednesday to brighten their morning
If any families would like to donate items for these days — or anything special for our teachers on any other day next week — please feel free to drop donations off in the office with me (Ms. Paris).
Thank you so much for your continued support of our teachers and staff. We truly appreciate everything you do to help make Woodside such a warm and caring community!
