
MPES Families,
This season, let’s come together to support Harvest for the Hungry! We invite you to bring in non-perishable food items or donate online to help those in need. Every little bit makes a big impact! For a list of needed items and more details, please check the attached flyer.



Hello MPES Families,
Join us on tomorrow at 2:45 PM at Mills Parole Elementary School to support our boys running club! Come cheer them on as they run 5 laps around the school, or feel free to join in the fun and run with them!



Did you miss the October 16 presentation to the Board of Education on AACPS' proposed new Learning Management System? Watch it and hear questions posed by the Board here.
https://youtu.be/GYTw1h9Qt7I

Dr. Mark Bedell and Senior Legislative and Policy Specialist Grace Wilson clear up misconceptions about the work of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup.
https://youtu.be/G6MP4wVj9w8

Dear MPES Families,
We’re excited to announce that registration for our after-school clubs is officially open! And there are new options to check out. Each club has just 20 spots, so grab one before they're gone.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/qSkaAYFvdgP1rYwY6



Hi Parents,
Please join us for our Lighthouse Program where we engage our parents and their children who are ages 0-5. Tomorrow , 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



Hello MPES Families,
Join us on October 24th at 2:45 PM at Mills Parole Elementary School to support our boys running club! Come cheer them on as they run 5 laps around the school, or feel free to join in the fun and run with them!



Have you heard the news? Always Ice Cream is offering an EXCLUSIVE Anne Arundel County Public Schools flavor in November, with a portion of sales benefitting the Education Foundation of AACPS! Check out more at the link below and stay tuned for the flavor reveal on October 24! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1287317595500634


Hi Parents,
Please join us for our Lighthouse Program where we engage our parents and their children who are ages 0-5. On the 22nd , the session will be Family Rhythm and Roots, where we will be learning music! This program provides light refreshments and activities lead by the Local Library from 8:30a-9:30a at Mills Parole. Please register Now https://forms.gle/7J1zAXdnBV5e52Ur8



Parent Portal Account
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-10-18-24.
It's Family Academy Friday! Look for featured content every other Friday on AACPS social media or visit www.aacps.org/familyacademy! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed


In this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the importance of dedicated time for the new Core Knowledge Language Arts elementary school curriculum and its impact on early dismissal days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxuonez4ahs

MPES Families,
This season, let’s come together to support Harvest for the Hungry! We invite you to bring in non-perishable food items or donate online to help those in need. Every little bit makes a big impact! For a list of needed items and more details, please check the attached flyer.



The Office of Community Schools recently supported a professional development initiative focused on Spanish language learning, featuring a two-week immersion course in Cusco, Peru. This program exemplifies the Community Schools' commitment to building relationships, supporting our students and families, and making AACPS a community where everyone can #BelongGrowSucceed.
https://youtu.be/GEC3nL78Zqs?si=xs9qxWj5pdNDIW8T


Hello MPES Families,
Join us on October 24th at 2:45 PM at Mills Parole Elementary School to support our boys running club! Come cheer them on as they run 5 laps around the school, or feel free to join in the fun and run with them!



Today is #UnityDay!
Don't forget to wear orange to show your support and celebration of Unity Day.
Kindness - Acceptance - Inclusion
Use our hashtags on X/Twitter to share your Unity Day pictures:
#UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed
Pictures can be emailed to communications@aacps.org
or DM on Instagram


#UnityDay is coming!
Don't forget to wear orange tomorrow to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed


Ahoy, mateys! Arrr-ye ready to hoist the sails and join us on this grand adventure as we celebrate National School Lunch Week?
Healthy school meals be the finest treasure, fit to fuel young buccaneers as they chart their course through the stormy seas of learning. With proper grub in their bellies, they'll be ready to tackle any challenge that comes their way! So, let’s feast like the true school lunch pirates we are and make this week a bountiful haul! Avast, let’s dig in! 🍎🏴☠️
#NSLW24 Find Your Treasure!


Help with our annual Community School Fundraiser by shopping at K&B True Value! See the attached flyer!


The next meeting of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup established by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 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.


#UnityDay is coming!
Don't forget to wear orange on Tuesday, October 15 to show your support and celebration of Unity Day #UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity
#BelongGrowSucceed
