Brooklyn Park Elementary

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.

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

A reminder about our adult education series, Parent University! Throughout the year there will be a variety of classes and activities for adult learners and for families to grow and learn together. The next upcoming class is this Monday, at 5:30pm. The next 5 registrants will receive a FREE art kit for their child. Come learn and grow with us!

The countdown is on! Join us next Wednesday, Oct 9th from 4:30-6:30pm as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Culture Festival! We are still looking for families / hosts to present, we can't wait to share and socialize with you.

Double Good Popcorn is BACK! Our fall fundraiser is right around the corner, and we have set up one awesome and easy fundraiser for you! We have set up a Double Good virtual fundraiser! It’s 100% contactless, BPES will get to keep 50% of the profit and the product ships directly to the buyer. Each family will create a Pop-Up Store and sell Double Good popcorn, by sharing your store with family and friends. Prices for Signature Bags (5 cups each) start at $9 and Curated Collections at $26. The popcorn is ultra-premium, delicious, and award-winning! There will be a prize for the top selling family! The winner will be announced the week of October 14th! Our fundraising window begins on October 4th (TONIGHT) at 5:00 PM and goes until October 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Before the fundraiser begins: 1. Download the Double Good app (The app is available for free on iOS and Android). 2. Enter our event code DRFHTQ in the app. 3. Create your Pop-Up Store. 4. Share with family and friends! ***If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Mozdzen at dscardina-mozdz@aacps.org ***

Time to decompress and be creative + a couple hours of down time while your kiddo learns = Win win! Join us on October 7th for a writing class that will empower you to own your story. Family programming is part of the heartbeat of BPES, we can't wait to see you there.

One of the best parts about BPES is how diverse we are as a community. Since mid-September we have been focused on our families and friends who are of Hispanic heritage, celebrating them and expressing our gratitude. Join us on October 9th for Culture Festival in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! Dinner from our partner Las Esperanzas Cafe will be provided, student presentations, cultural displays and more will be present that night. We are still looking for hosts to represent their home country as well. RSVP today and mark your calendars! You can scan the QR code to register.

Our fall fundraiser is right around the corner, and we have set up one awesome and easy fundraiser for you! We have set up a Double Good virtual fundraiser! It’s 100% contactless, BPES will get to keep 50% of the profit and the product ships directly to the buyer. Each family will create a Pop-Up Store and sell Double Good popcorn, by sharing your store with family and friends. Prices for Signature Bags (5 cups each) start at $9 and Curated Collections at $26. The popcorn is ultra-premium, delicious, and award-winning! There will be a prize for the top selling family! The winner will be announced the week of October 14th! Our fundraising window begins on October 4th at 5:00 PM and goes until October 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Before the fundraiser begins: 1. Download the Double Good app (The app is available for free on iOS and Android). 2. Enter our event code DRFHTQ in the app. 3. Create your Pop-Up Store. 4. Share with family and friends! ***If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Mozdzen at dscardina-mozdz@aacps.org ***

To All of our Custodians, We appreciate you! 2024 Custodian Appreciation Day #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSCelebrates

Everyone has a story to tell, it is one of the best ways we can get to know one another. Join us on October 7th for a night of sharing, connecting and learning for the family class Write Your Own Story. The next few families who register will receive a FREE art kit for your kiddo. The event is free of cost and being offered by our partner, Anne Arundel Community College. We hope to see you there!

Good Morning BPES families! Please take a look at our family newsletter for October: https://secure.smore.com/n/q8v35 ¡Buenas días familias de BPES! Echa un vistazo a nuestro boletín familiar de octubre: https://secure.smore.com/n/74983

Here's a cool article about children learning multiple languages. What a great way to connect with those around us by learning multiple languages. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/parents-kids-languages-spanish_l_646b78c5e4b035573937d9d0

Friendly Attendance Reminder 📲 You can update your child's status in the PowerSchool app! Go to the three dots that say "More", then "Forms" then "Attendance". We want to best support you and your scholar in their learning. Attendance matters.

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.

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

View our October 2024 Family Link Newsletter: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-october-2024

The celebration isn't finished yet! Join us on October 9th for Culture Festival in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! There will be tasty food, student presentations, cultural displays and more. We are still looking for hosts to represent their home country. RSVP today and mark your calendars! You can scan the QR code to register.

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.

Don't let the rain stop you. Tonight is Family Info Night! Come connect with our PTA, Title I team and learn about how we are continuing to evolve as a community school. We will have snacks for everyone and there will be a fun read-aloud for your kiddos. We hope to see you there.

Family and Friends of BPES! Tomorrow, 9/25 is Family Info Night. You get to hear from our PTA, Title 1 team and Community Schools about what's in store for the year and ways you can be involved. This is also a great time for questions if you have any. We hope to see you there! The Brooklyn Park Library will be here for a kids read-aloud and we will have light refreshments for everyone.