Walter S. Mills-Parole Elementary

Dear MPES Families, Please see this wonderful opportunity from Luminis Health! To kick-off the start of the New Year, the Luminis Health Community Health Improvement Department will be launching a Hybrid 6-week Hypertension Course on Tuesday, February 4. This event is FREE (and free giveaways!) but, registration is required as space is limited. Topics include blood pressure overview, hypertension complications, risk factors, medication management, exercise, a cooking demonstration, and more! See attached a flyer with more details including sign-up information. Please feel free to share this flyer with your community as you see fit. There are still plenty of spots available! Sign-up link: Take Control of Your Blood Pressure: 6-Week Hypertension Course Tickets, Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite

MPES Families, Be P.R.O.U.D of your student's attendance! Check out our monthly MPES Attendance Newsletter and January's Attendance Challenge for important information.

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell discusses 2025, finishing the first semester strong, and taking time for mental health. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/eKrYCmLbnzk

REMINDER: All Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will reopen tomorrow, January 2, on normal schedules.

View our January 2025 Family Link Newsletter: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-january-2025

At its December 18, 2024, meeting, the Board of Education was presented with two recommended 2025-26 school year calendars by the AACPS Calendar Committee. The Board is now seeking public input on those recommended calendars. The calendars, complete information on the discussion by the Calendar Committee and a link to provide input can be found at www.aacps.org/2526calendar. Input will be accepted through noon on January 3, 2025. Thank you.

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about his recommended Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the quest to become a phenomenal school district in this country. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/9Og_PO5mvH4

Make time to see the work of our amazing elementary student artists at the Winter Wonderland exhibit at Annapolis Mall before it closes on January 2, 2025. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://www.capitalgazette.com/2024/12/16/anne-arundels-elementary-school-artists-shine-at-winter-wonderland-themed-exhibit/

2024-2025 School Year - 1st Quarter Honor Roll Congratulations to all AACPS students who made the honor roll. www.aacps.org/honorroll #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSCelebrates

Dear Concert Performers and Families, We are excited to announce that our Winter Concert will take place tonight at 5:30 PM! Plan to join us for an evening filled with wonderful performances. For more important details, please see the attached flyer. We look forward to seeing you there!

Hi Parents, Please join us December 17th for our Lighthouse Program where we engage our parents and their children who are ages 0-5. The session will be Family Rhythm and Roots, where we will be learning music! This program provides light refreshments and activities lead by Ms. Kraning from 8:30a-9:30a at Mills Parole. Please register Now https://forms.gle/7J1zAXdnBV5e52Ur8

It’s the gift-giving season, and here’s another reason to leave home to shop: You get to see #AACPSAwesome artwork from our amazing elementary school students at the Winter Wonderland exhibit at Westfield Annapolis Mall. Check it out today! #AGiftInItself #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-12-6-24. Visit the Family Academy at www.aacps.org/familyacademy! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

Thank you to everyone who attended last night's Family Academy Financial Aid workshop presented by our partners at Anne Arundel Community College. Participants learned how to complete the FAFSA and other college financial aid options, including financial aid for international families. If you missed it, join us for the next Family Academy Financial Aid Night on January 22nd @ 6pm at Glen Burnie HS! Register at https://forms.gle/RqBgP6Bye1oLMPft6. Interpreters available upon request.

Dear Concert Performers and Families, We are excited to announce that our Winter Concert will take place on December 11th at 5:30 PM! Mark your calendars and plan to join us for an evening filled with wonderful performances. For more important details, please see the attached flyer. We look forward to seeing you there!

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about working with the newly constituted Board of Education to continue to help every student Belong, Grow, and Succeed. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/2vB2ANeO7Uc

🏈The stage is set!🏈 This Saturday, December 7th at 7pm, the Arundel High School Wildcats are ready to take on Linganore High School in the 3A State Football Championship at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis! It’s time to show our Wildcats some love and pack the stands as a #AACPSFamily! Let’s cheer them on as they fight for the state title and bring the trophy home! Don’t miss out on this epic showdown—grab your tickets, wear green, and get ready to make some noise! 🗓️ Date: Saturday, December 7th, 7pm📍 Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis. Let’s go, Wildcats! 💚🐾 #AACPSFamily #StateChampionship #Arundelbleedsgreen #BelongGrowSucceed

AACPS Birth to Five Family Outreach, Special Education Family Support, and Family Academy are hosting a virtual lunch and learn session on Family Rights in the Special Education Process: Thursday, December 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Register at https://forms.gle/UpvCokHGyvUjx6Y39. We hope this session will empower families with the tools and information to be their child's best advocate.

MPES Families, Be P.R.O.U.D of your student's attendance! Check out our monthly MPES Attendance Newsletter and December's Attendance Challenge for important information.

History was made today as, for the first time, all seven elected members of the Board of Education took their oaths of office to begin new four-year terms. Congratulations to Gloria Dent (District 1), Robert Silkworth (District 2), Erica McFarland (District 3), Sarah J. McDermott (District 4), Dana Schallheim (District 5), Joanna Bache Tobin (District 6), and Dawn Pulliam (District 7). They are joined by Student Member of the Board Hafsa Hamdaoui of Crofton High School. Thanks to Clerk of the Circuit Court Scott Poyer for administering the oath. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed