In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell salutes Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist Jacqueline Sanderson, an English Language Development teacher at Belle Grove Elementary School. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
https://youtu.be/1CJ5Nb8SphM
https://youtu.be/1CJ5Nb8SphM
Eight Anne Arundel County Public Schools seniors have been named 2026 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), moving them one step closer to earning a piece of the $26 million worth of prestigious National Merit Scholarships to be awarded next spring. For details, go to http://aacps.org/article/2409644.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
We are excited to see you tomorrow at CSPES for Back-to-School Night. Doors open at 5:30!
Carline: Our efficiency depends on parents and students, too. Please ensure your student is ready to exit the car before we open the door. Unbuckled, tablets away, and belongings prepared for a quick exit. Thank you!
📣 IT Professionals Day – Tuesday, September 16 📣
CSPES would not run without the incredible dedication of Mr. Can! 💻✨
Every single day, he is bombarded with requests for support, and every single day he comes through for our school. On IT Professionals Day, we want to bombard him with love and gratitude instead! 💙🧡
On Tuesday, September 16, we invite our CSPES community to show appreciation:
💌 Send him a kind email or card
🎁 Surprise him with a small gift
🙏 Sign up on our gift list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-k2nIyagt68aO86Rgs05SaoN6QYObrlNcw7cxq0D0mw/edit?usp=sharing
🛒 Or pick something special from his Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/F2FN3FGP7L9L?ref_=wl_share
Let’s make sure Mr. Can knows how much we appreciate him—because CSPES truly could not make it without him! 🐯💻❤️
Congratulations to our talented student artists who helped design this years Color Fun Run t-shirt and thank you to all who entered.
Annabelle K. (1st grade)
Paisley D. (2nd grade)
Logan M. (3rd grade)
Deadline to purchase is this Friday. Visit https://funrun.cspespto.com/the-t-shirt for more details.
Back to School Night is a long night for our teachers. We would like to provide dinner for them. We have funding for the main dish, will you help us with the sides? Items will need to be dropped off Wednesday. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C44A9AF2FA5FD0-58494762-cspes
Know a CSPES Staff Member who deserves a shoutout? Give them one... https://padlet.com/tcamacho5/cspes-staff-shoutouts-3rzejuq85vp303kf
📣 Parents, want to help your child maximize their success with IXL and iReady?
Join Dr. Camacho for a virtual session on how to use these powerful tools to build and strengthen academic skills.
🗓 Sunday, September 14 at 5:00 PM
✅ Pre-registration required by Thursday, September 11
📩 Registrants will receive an email with all details by September 13
👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIFL1kvajVlEuQIzDpXRInljvwsY2e65hnGntIGSCiAlgQiw/viewform?usp=dialog
Let’s partner together to help every student grow! 🐯📘💡
Join Dr. Camacho for a virtual session on how to use these powerful tools to build and strengthen academic skills.
🗓 Sunday, September 14 at 5:00 PM
✅ Pre-registration required by Thursday, September 11
📩 Registrants will receive an email with all details by September 13
👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIFL1kvajVlEuQIzDpXRInljvwsY2e65hnGntIGSCiAlgQiw/viewform?usp=dialog
Let’s partner together to help every student grow! 🐯📘💡
Family Academy Friday is back! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-friday-090525. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
Belle Grove Elementary School English Language Development teacher Jacqueline Sanderson has been named a 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year finalist by the Maryland State Department of Education. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2397571.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
9/4/25 1:50 Dismissal Update: We have been made aware that there is an accident causing delays on MD 713 North (Arundel Mills Blvd) at 100. This may impact dismissal. Please exercise caution and be patient as we work to get all students home safely! Updates will be communicated here as they become available. Buses will make all stops and students will remain supervised while they're on campus.
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the benefits of AACPS’ free mobile app. Students, families, and community members can download the app to stay in the know on all things related to the school district – including weather closings and other announcements. https://youtu.be/jI9Y4arClGU
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Check out our latest CSPES newsletter! https://secure.smore.com/n/th3b6
Athletics and other extracurricular activities are getting under way. Please take a minute to read the latest message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell that sets expectations for attendees at these events. www.aacps.org/drbedellmessage. #BelongGrowSucced #AACPSFamily
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today presented a $230.2 million FY2027 capital budget recommendation to the Board of Education that contains construction funding for seven major school projects and a new school bus facility. For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2393020.
Our Temi Trolley starts running this week! Want to make sure it is fully stocked? Contribute something from our Amazon wishlist,,, https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/204K1JUSN1S0T?ref_=wl_share
🎉🐾 CSPES PTO’s 2nd Annual Color Fun Run! 🐾🎉
📅 Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 (rain date: Oct. 10)
Our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year is back! Goal = $27,000 to support student activities, teacher appreciation & campus improvements. 💛
How to join the fun:
✅ Set up your fundraising page (live NOW!)
👕 Order a $6 Fun Run shirt for the entire family designed by some of our very own Tigers
🙌 Parents and Caregivers: pre-register by Sept. 30 @ 3pm to volunteer and cheer (ID required, no exceptions)
🎨 Celebrate during Color Spirit Week (Sept. 29–Oct. 3)
🏃♂️ Run with your class on Fun Run Day!
If each Tiger raises just $50, we’ll CRUSH our goal with over $30,000 for CSPES! 🐅💪
👉 Set up your fundraising page today!
https://funrun.cspespto.com
📅 Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 (rain date: Oct. 10)
Our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year is back! Goal = $27,000 to support student activities, teacher appreciation & campus improvements. 💛
How to join the fun:
✅ Set up your fundraising page (live NOW!)
👕 Order a $6 Fun Run shirt for the entire family designed by some of our very own Tigers
🙌 Parents and Caregivers: pre-register by Sept. 30 @ 3pm to volunteer and cheer (ID required, no exceptions)
🎨 Celebrate during Color Spirit Week (Sept. 29–Oct. 3)
🏃♂️ Run with your class on Fun Run Day!
If each Tiger raises just $50, we’ll CRUSH our goal with over $30,000 for CSPES! 🐅💪
👉 Set up your fundraising page today!
https://funrun.cspespto.com
Want to help lighten the load for teachers? Sign up to be part of the PTO Teacher Task Force and be notified when assistance is needed. You can then sign up to help when you can https://www.cspespto.com/volunteer/teacher-task-force
We have had an amazing first week at CSPES! It wouldn't have been so without our FABULOUS staff! Think someone deserves a shoutout? Give them one at the following link... https://padlet.com/tcamacho5/cspes-staff-shoutouts-3rzejuq85vp303kf