
4:15 p.m., 1/21/25: Anne Arundel County Public Schools will operate on a normal schedule for all students and staff on Wednesday, January 22.
Families are encouraged to take steps to ensure students are appropriately dressed for the extremely cold temperatures that are forecast for Wednesday morning. Information from the Anne Arundel County Department of Health related to handling the cold temperatures appropriately can be found through this link or at www.aacps.org. Those precautions include layered clothing and appropriate attire to ensure that hands, faces, and skin are covered.
Families of students who walk to school should consider making arrangements to drive or have their students driven to school.
Thank you.


5:30 p.m., 1/20/25: Out of an abundance of caution, AACPS employees will report to their work locations two hours later than normal on Tuesday, January 21. Employees scheduled to take part in professional development meetings should contact the organizer of their meeting for updated information.
Unit III employees will receive reporting requirements for Tuesday, January 21, in a separate message.
No decision has been made on the status of school system operations for Wednesday, January 22.


Have you registered for the Family Wellness Forum? The Family Wellness Forum is an exciting and empowering initiative for all AACPS families! This event is designed to provide you with valuable resources, tools, and strategies to help strengthen your student’s well-being. Register today: https://forms.gle/3BQ98gEneWmRVEr78. We’re excited to come together and create lasting positive change – see you there! 📆 Thursday, January 23rd, 5:30pm 📍Marley Middle School



Dear MPES Families,
We’re excited to invite you to our Cultural Hearts event on January 23 from 4:30-6:00 PM! Celebrate the diversity of our community with fun activities, including hands-on CPR training, a display of student projects, resources for adult English basic skills registration, and more!
For more details, please check the flyer attached. We hope to see you there!



The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Office of School and Family Partnerships is seeking applicants for its tenth International Parent and Community Leadership Academy (IPCLA). The deadline to apply is January 19, 2025. English application link: https://forms.gle/fZ9Q2SkShPKcAxcKA. More information, including the application form in multiple languages, is available at www.aacps.org/ipcla. #AACPSFamily #AACPSAwesome #BelongGrowSucceed


Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today announced the #LiftLA campaign, which will raise funds to assist the students and families of the Los Angeles Unified School District impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Info: www.aacps.org/drbedellmessage.


We are thrilled to invite you to the Family Wellness Forum – an exciting and empowering initiative for all AACPS families! This event is designed to provide you with valuable resources, tools, and strategies to help strengthen your student’s well-being. Register today: https://forms.gle/3BQ98gEneWmRVEr78. We’re excited to come together and create lasting positive change – see you there! 📆 Thursday, January 23rd, 5:30pm
📍Marley Middle School



The last Family Academy College Financial Aid Night is January 22nd from 6-7:30pm at Glen Burnie HS! Join us to learn about how to apply for college financial aid, including information on financial aid options for international students.
Register for this event at https://forms.gle/RqBgP6Bye1oLMPft6.
Interpreters available upon request.



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/5Croa45HasZcptH37



MPES Families,
Registration for our FREE English Basic Skill classes for adults is on January 23 at 5:00pm. Class begins February 5th - May 7th at 5:30. See attached flyer.
Register: https://forms.gle/XMv6XcdJ4vD7aJ6t6



Dear Families,
We are pleased to invite you to the Mobile Food Pantry at Mills-Parole Elementary School! There will be three opportunities to receive free food for your household.
Location: Walter S. Mills Parole Elementary School, 1 George and Marion Phelps Lane
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Dates:
Thursday, January 16th
Wednesday, February 19th
Thursday, March 20
Please feel free to stop by during any of these times to pick up food. We look forward to serving you and your family!
If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We hope to see you there! See attachment.



166 Anne Arundel County Public Schools educators earn National Board Certification #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://www.aacps.org/article/1957495


It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-1-10-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed



A message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell outlining expected behaviors of spectators at athletics and other events has been posted online. Please take a few minutes to read this message and understand how to best support our students. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
www.aacps.org/drbedellmessage


As we approach the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs testing, we want to remind families about the importance of your students’ participation. This test helps families understand their students’ English language skills in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing—important information that helps guide the support needed for their success in school. 🗓️ Be sure your student is present on testing days. 🎯 No need to study, just focus on showing what they know! 💬 Talk with your student about their language development and encourage them to do their best. Together, we are a team, and your student's success is our top priority! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily



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/5Croa45HasZcptH37



9:00 p.m., 1/9/25 UPDATE: After further evaluation of road and sidewalk conditions this evening, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will open two hours late on Friday, January 10. There will be no morning half-day ECI classes, and no morning sessions at the Centers of Applied Technology North or South.


In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the difficulty of inclement weather decisions and General Assembly legislation that could ease calendar difficulties. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/c_lkX1XM2WM

7:30 a.m., 1/9/25: Confirming that all schools will open on a two-hour delayed schedule today. There will be no morning half-day ECI classes, and no morning sessions at the Centers of Applied Technology North or South.


We are thrilled to invite you to the Family Wellness Forum – an exciting and empowering initiative for all AACPS families! This event is designed to provide you with valuable resources, tools, and strategies to help strengthen your student’s well-being. Register today: https://forms.gle/3BQ98gEneWmRVEr78. We’re excited to come together and create lasting positive change – see you there! 📆 Thursday, January 23rd, 5:30pm
📍Marley Middle School

