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
8:00 p.m., 1/8/25: To answer a question we have received about Thursday morning’s reassessment: The reassessment would allow school system staff to continue to address any issues at schools. It does not mean students would report to school at their standard start times or that students would engage in virtual instruction. We have every expectation that we will open schools on a two-hour delayed schedule Thursday. We hope this clarifies the issue.
4:30 p.m., 1/8/25: All Anne Arundel County Public Schools will open two hours late on Thursday, Jan. 9. There will be no morning half-day ECI classes, and no morning sessions at the Centers of Applied Technology North or South. Families transporting students to school and those whose students walk to school should allow additional time and utilize extreme caution. A reassessment of conditions will take place on Thursday morning and any changes to this status will be announced by 7:30 a.m. on Thursday.
Our #AACPSAwesome Operations teams are out at schools this morning clearing lots and walks so that we can get students and staff back to school as quickly as possible. Please do your part by staying away from these areas so crews can do their work.
Residents should also clear the sidewalks in front of their homes so our students have safe paths to walk to schools when they reopen.
Let's all pitch in together! Thanks!
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
4:30 p.m., 1/6/25: Due to inclement weather, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 7. There will be no instruction for students. A Code Red is in effect for employees. Unit III personnel must report to their work locations as required and will receive additional information.
4:30 p.m., 1/5/25: Due to the forecast for severe inclement weather, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, January 6. There will be no instruction for students. A Code Red is in effect for employees. Unit III personnel must report to their work locations as required.
No, Bob doesn’t know yet if there will be school on Monday. But Bob DOES KNOW you can help support CAT South students going to state, regional, and national competitions through the purchase of “Keep Calm” apparel. All of the proceeds help CAT South students. You can place orders at https://www.catsouth.org/schoolstore.
As for Monday, we’ll all just have to stay tuned. Bob will let you know when he knows.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #KeepCalmBobWillCall #PleaseBob
In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts,
Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell discusses 2025, finishing the first semester strong, and taking time for mental health. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/eKrYCmLbnzk
REMINDER: All Anne Arundel County Public Schools and offices will reopen tomorrow, January 2, on normal schedules.
View our January 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-january-2025
The sneaky elves at QES have been hard at work making sure Principal Haslun is ready for the holidays! Floor to ceiling wrapping paper, all of his pens, books and paper clips, and even his phone and stapler are wrapped and ready to go! #HolidayHijinks #BelongGrowSuceed
At its December 18, 2024, meeting, the Board of Education was presented with two recommended 2025-26 school year calendars by the AACPS Calendar Committee. The Board is now seeking public input on those recommended calendars.
The calendars, complete information on the discussion by the Calendar Committee and a link to provide input can be found at www.aacps.org/2526calendar. Input will be accepted through noon on January 3, 2025.
Thank you.
Principal Haslun and Assistant Principal Levy have been busy spreading holiday cheer all through the hallways today! A delicious mobile hot chocolate and donut bar filled our stomachs and our hearts with holiday joy! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome #Holidaycheer
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about his recommended Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the quest to become a phenomenal school district in this country. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
https://youtu.be/9Og_PO5mvH4
Join us tonight at 6:00 PM for our Winter Chorus Concert! Ms. Brewer has created a joyous arrangement of holiday songs with special student solos for us to enjoy! We hope to see you there! #AACPSAwesome #BelongGrowSucceed #WinterChorusConcert
We are having tons of snowy fun at QES this holiday season! Congrats to the winners of our "Do you have a Snowflake?" challenge! Each staff member that ended the day with one of the 5 hidden snowflakes in their pocket won a special prize!! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSawesome
Make time to see the work of our amazing elementary student artists at the Winter Wonderland exhibit at Annapolis Mall before it closes on January 2, 2025. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
https://www.capitalgazette.com/2024/12/16/anne-arundels-elementary-school-artists-shine-at-winter-wonderland-themed-exhibit/
Tonight is QES Chipotle night! Come hungry and support our PTA! Use code LWC9NQN for online ordering or come and see us at:
Chipotle
920 Cromwell Park Drive, Ste 101
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Our QES Equity Committee deserves a big shout out for the tremendous job they did presenting our Professional Development training on Unity Day! We are grateful to have such wonderful staff dedicated to the mission to make all students #BelongGrowSucceed and be #aacpsawesome !
Bundle up and join us tonight for our annual Willow Oaks Light Walk! QES admission is open from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at a discounted rate of $8 per child and $12 per adult. We hope to see you there! Willow Oaks Flower and Herb Farm is located at 8109 Telegraph Road, Severn, MD.
