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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 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.
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#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
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World Mental Health Day
October 10
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Please join us for the 2024 Family Involvement Conference
Classrooms Today. Careers Tomorrow.
Saturday, November 9, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Severn Run High School
8065 New Cut Rd, Severn, MD 21144
Conference is Free! | Lunch will be provided.
For more information and to register now, visit: www.aacps.org/familyconference
Download Flyer: https://5il.co/2ydvn
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The application for Magnet programs is now open.
Apply to a Magnet Program: https://magnet.aacps.org/webapps/aacps_magnet
The application window will be open from noon on October 7 until noon on November 7, 2024.
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To All of our Custodians,
We appreciate you!
2024 Custodian Appreciation Day
#BelongGrowSucceed
#AACPSCelebrates
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Please join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell for the the next session of the “Partners in Progress: Moving AACPS Forward” series at 6 p.m. tonight at Wiley H. Bates Middle School. Details at https://www.aacps.org/article/1762634.
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Celebrating International Translation Day
A big thank you to all of our faculty and staff who work so hard every day to help us reach all of our students and their families.
#BelongGrowSucceed
#UnitedinTranslation
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View our October 2024 Family Link Newsletter:
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-october-2024
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4th grade teacher, Mr. William Johnson, recently had the honor of attending the White House Back to School Night event, representing Seven Oaks Elementary School. It was an unforgettable experience to share a small piece of what makes our school so special on a national stage. Together, we are making a difference - and now, the nation knows it too!
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Please join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell for the the next session of the “Partners in Progress: Moving AACPS Forward” series at 6 p.m. tonight at Meade Middle School. Details at https://www.aacps.org/article/1762634.
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Please join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell for the the next session of the “Partners in Progress: Moving AACPS Forward” series at 6 p.m. tonight at Severn Run High School. Details at https://www.aacps.org/article/1762634.
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Registration for the Student Device Loaner Program is now available for students and their families. Devices are expected to be delivered to approved students beginning on October 1, 2024. Details: www.aacps.org/deviceloanerprogram.
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Please join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell for the the next session of the “Partners in Progress: Moving AACPS Forward” series at 6 p.m. tonight at Broadneck High School. Details at https://www.aacps.org/article/1762634.
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s next session of “Partners in Progress: Moving AACPS Forward” will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 23, at Broadneck High School. Details at https://www.aacps.org/article/1762634.
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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 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 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.
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Apply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals!
Check out the new Family Academy Newsletter at
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-friday!
Learn about academics and programs, how to navigate AACPS, or get resources on how to support the well-being and growth of students through the AACPS Family Academy online video library. Look for featured content from Family Academy every other Friday on AACPS social media or visit www.aacps.org/familyacademy any time! #AACPSAwesome #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
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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
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Celebrating Our Amazing Technology Team
National IT Professionals Day
#AACPSCelebrates
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Celebrating Constitution Day
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