In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about school safety, the rise in rumors and threats, and the roles we all play in keeping each other safe. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/4fBiE7lmUZs
7 months ago, AACPS
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell
A message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell regarding an increase in the reports of threats of violence to schools has been posted online. Please take time to read this message. It can be found at www.aacps.org/drbedellmessage.
8 months ago, AACPS
Dr. Mark Bedell
Dr. Bedell's Thursday Thoughts this week: As athletics get into full swing, spectators need to do their part. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo1YpJDA2Ac
8 months ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell standing in school hallway
Monday morning laughter is a great way to start the week! A few staff members hung 70 pictures of themselves in my office! Best Monday morning surprise ever! #belonggrowsucceed.
8 months ago, Kimberly Jakovics
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The next meeting of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup established by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. The workgroup has been created to engage stakeholders in a robust conversation regarding school scheduling in Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) and to consider innovative school scheduling models for implementation in AACPS. It consists of AACPS staff, elected officials, and representatives from community organizations. Meetings are open to the public and public feedback on innovative school scheduling in AACPS and the work of the workgroup is encouraged. Individuals will be able to provide comment in person or virtually at the end of each workgroup meeting. A total of five speakers will be permitted to speak for three minutes each. Written comment may also be submitted to Grace Wilson, Senior Legislative and Policy Specialist, at gawilson1@aacps.org. As the group’s work progresses, more information will be posted at www.aacps.org/schedulingworkgroup. Those who cannot attend meetings in person can watch virtually through links found on that page.
8 months ago, AACPS
Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup art
This week on Thursday Thought: Dr. Bedell talks about delicious and nutritious school meals and opportunities to join our Food and Nutrition Services team! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/hGY1xcP8s1s?si=loD7lXRbDFtilIt5
8 months ago, AACPS
Dr. Bedell eating lunch at school
In this week's Thursday Thought, Dr. Bedell discusses the benefits of joining your school's PTA, PTO, PTSO, or PTSA. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/8DvwMUDsiZ4
8 months ago, AACPS
Thursday Thought with Dr. Bedell artwork
Our Monarch families enjoyed seeing each other this morning to kick off the first day of school!
8 months ago, Kimberly Jakovics
parents at drop off
To sign up to receive email and text message notifications when there are impacts to bus routes, go to www.aacps.org/buses
8 months ago, AACPS
School bus
Our school is sparkling and ready for our scholars! We appreciate our amazing Site Crew!
8 months ago, Kimberly Jakovics
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site crew
A message from Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell regarding expectations for spectators at athletics events www.aacps.org/bedellmessage
8 months ago, AACPS
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell
Welcome to a new AACPS feature: Thursday Thought with Dr. Bedell. Each week, the Superintendent will provide his thoughts on a topic of interest to AACPS families, students, and staff. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/nYR6Zg5oSGY
8 months ago, AACPS
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A reminder from Superintendent Mark Bedell and Chief Officer for Student and Systemic Supports Monique Jackson about the new cell phone guidelines going into effect when school starts next week. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/PpaCySo2E0Y
8 months ago, AACPS
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IT'S TODAY! Join us as we partner with WBAL-TV, WBAL radio, and 98 Rock for the Tim Tooten Stuff the Bus campaign to collect school supplies for students at our Community Schools! We'll be at the Walmart on George Clauss Blvd. in Severn from 2 to 7 p.m.! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
8 months ago, AACPS
Stuff the bus flyer
Our admin team was out early with music and cheering to welcome Monarch's teacher on day 1!!
8 months ago, Kimberly Jakovics
cheering for teachers
Join us as we partner with WBAL-TV, WBAL radio, and 98 Rock to collect school supplies for students at our Community Schools! We'll be at the Walmart in Severn from 2 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
9 months ago, AACPS
Stuff the Bus Flyer
Mr. Joel and Ms. Nora welcomed our kindergarten students with singing and a story. Our kindergarten parents practiced saying their first day goodbyes!
9 months ago, Kimberly Jakovics
kindergarten singing
kindergarten story time
Our partners at the Anne Arundel County Department of Health have scheduled a series of vaccination clinics for students who need immunizations. Please click on the flyer for more information. Should you need to contact AADOH, go to www.aahealth.org.
9 months ago, AACPS
Flyer with dates of immunization clinics
Download our free mobile app today and get instant access to all the latest AACPS information PLUS a new tool for teacher-to-family communication. https://www.aacps.org/o/aacps/page/mobile-app
9 months ago, AACPS
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