
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to our Amazing School Bus Drivers!
#BelongGrowSucceed


I hope you and your family had a great Spring Break! Please make sure your child is returning their Water Ready permission slip by WEDNESDAY!

We love our School Lunch Heroes! Celebrate them with us Next Friday for School Lunch Hero Day!
#SchoolLunchHeroDay
May 2, 2025


Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Week!
We love our Volunteers #BelongGrowSucceed


The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will honor four county students who have been named National Merit Scholarship finalists at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Also at the meeting, the Board will hear a summary of key education-related legislation considered by the Maryland General Assembly during its most recent session, which concluded on April 7.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2156966.


LAST CALL FOR YEARBOOKS!
We will NOT have extra copies available!
https://bit.ly/3EqnYBf
Thanks!

The next Pathway to Pre-K events are scheduled for April 28th and 30th! Join us for information about school readiness and how to complete a prekindergarten application. April 28, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm at Edgewater Library. April 28, 2025, 5:30-6:30 pm at Marley Middle School. April 30, 2025, 11:30 AM-12:30 pm at Severn Library. No registration required. Interpreters are available upon request by signing up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1it7-yQv_vU8B_qhljvOJEdwvZl1IEqSuTNr4HQBKWCQ/viewform?edit_requested=true


REMINDER: Are you or do you know an AACPS senior who plans to enlist in the military after graduation? The Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine can help with expenses related to basic training. Deadline to apply is April 21. Information: https://youtu.be/x9xL_uTiwyQ


Are you looking for something relaxing to do during the break? Check out this hike at Lake Waterford Park sponsored by our friends at the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks! Go to http://aarecparks.org/lakewaterfordparkprograms to register today!


The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has a Child Care Scholarship Program to help eligible families in Maryland cover part of their costs for child care and early education programs. To learn more about this opportunity, visit the Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program website at www.money4childcare.com. You can also join the virtual Child Care Scholarship Customer Support Office Hours on April 15, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (see website for more details).


Family Academy is celebrating National Library Week!
It's Family Academy Friday - check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-4-11-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed



Thank you to all of our Assistant Principals!
National Assistant Principals Week
#APWeek25


Are you or do you know an AACPS senior who plans to enlist in the military after graduation? The Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine can help with expenses related to basic training. Watch the video to learn how to apply! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/x9xL_uTiwyQ

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the passage of Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ calendar flexibility legislation by the Maryland General Assembly and its implications for the school district. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/zFT_5iasg5w

Share a shout-out to your favorite Assistant Principals!
National Assistant Principals Week
#APWeek25


The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has a Child Care Scholarship Program to help eligible families in Maryland cover part of their costs for child care and early education programs. To learn more about this opportunity, visit the Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program website at www.money4childcare.com. You can also join the virtual Child Care Scholarship Customer Support Office Hours on April 15, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (see website for more details).


The next Pathway to Pre-K events are scheduled for April 28th and 30th! Join us for information about school readiness and how to complete a prekindergarten application. April 28, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm at Edgewater Library. April 28, 2025, 5:30-6:30 pm at Marley Middle School. April 30, 2025, 11:30 AM-12:30 pm at Severn Library. No registration required. Interpreters are available upon request by signing up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1it7-yQv_vU8B_qhljvOJEdwvZl1IEqSuTNr4HQBKWCQ/viewform?edit_requested=true


Save the date for the Mental Health Awareness Family Fun Day, Saturday, May 10th, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at CAT North! This free event is in partnership with the Center of Applied Technology North and will include resources and fun activities for all ages. More information at https://aamentalhealth.org/news/save-date-our-annual-mental-health-awareness-family-fun-day-event-may-10th.


It's Yearbook Time!
Make sure you order your yearbook by April 18th! We will NOT have extra copies available!
https://bit.ly/3EqnYBf
Thanks!

Hello 5th Grade Families!
Today your child received information about our Water Ready field trip on Monday, April 28th and Tuesday, April 29th. Please make sure you are completing the permission slip and send it back by Wednesday, April 23rd. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher. Thank you!