Magothy River Middle School

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses finishing the school year strong in all facets. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/VwJ0pOp-CVA

Please see attached Pesticide Notification for April 26, 2025

PTSO general meeting Hybrid Meeting MRMS Media Center or Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yxz-vsry-rrx Wednesday, April 23 · 7:00 – 8:00pm

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.

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!

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

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

Our School Lunch Hero Teams are Super! Celebrate them with us Next Friday for School Lunch Hero Day! #SchoolLunchHeroDay May 2, 2025

We are so proud of our amazing School Lunch Heroes Celebrate them with us Next Friday for School Lunch Hero Day! #SchoolLunchHeroDay May 2, 2025

AACPS has so many amazing School Lunch Hero teams. Celebrate them with us Next Friday for School Lunch Hero Day! #SchoolLunchHeroDay May 2, 2025

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

We are quickly approaching the end of the school year, which is also the end to all of the current PTSO board members terms. The following positions need nominations for next year's board: President - Runs monthly meetings, coordinates with school administration for activities, works closely with all other board members Treasurer - Balances account, handles reimbursements, sets yearly budget, coordinates with school financial secretary Secretary - Takes attendance at monthly meetings, takes minutes at monthly meetings, posts minutes after the monthly meetings Marlin Night Coordinator - Works with school administration to coordinate school usage for event, coordinates committees and members to run the event VP of Hospitality - Uses sign up genius for donations and volunteers for 5-6 yearly teacher/staff events at the school VP of Fundraising - Sets up fundraising activities throughout the school year (ex: restaurant nights, skate nights, etc) Webmaster - Maintains PTSO general website, coordinates with other board members when online payments are needed, ensures payments are scheduled for all IT uses Starting immediately, nominations will be ongoing until the May monthly meeting (tentatively May 19th). Nominations can be made to president@mrmsptso.org

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

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).

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.

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

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