Also at Wednesday’s meeting, the Board is scheduled to vote on approval of a charter agreement with New Village Academy Public Charter School, which is set to open next fall, and elect officers for the coming year.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2571179.
🔗 https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-december-2025
‣Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy
‣Financial Aid Nights
...and more
Wishing a HAPPY THANKSGIVING from the QES family to yours! We hope that you enjoy the holiday and surround yourself with family and friends during this special time. #BelongGrowSucceed #HappyThanksgiving
Thank you to Ms. Dennison and Mrs. Carter for working together with community partners to secure Thanksgiving meals for some of our families! We appreciate your dedication to this community and are so thankful for your passion and determination to help make sure all of our families #BelongGrowSucceed !
For details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2561140.
So far, two of our amazing staff members have stepped up to share their expertise:
Ms. Dennison, School Counselor, offering advice on student well-being and academic success.
Ms. Nambiar, Bilingual Facilitator, providing tips for multilingual families and communication strategies. (In Spanish)
You can access these helpful videos anytime through the school year via this YouTube playlist:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtfY8s7rbpdDZ_ZyED3Jqa2ZF_KTdYdcK
This is just the beginning! We plan to add more videos throughout the year to cover topics that matter most to you.
If you have suggestions for future topics or questions you would like answered, please let us know—we would love your input! Email: pharrell-carter@aacps.org
Thank you for partnering with us to support our students and community.
Today we launched a new mentoring initiative in partnership with Severn Run High School called SRQ Connect! This program brings together student-athletes from Severn Run and students from Quarterfield to build meaningful connections through physical activity, mentorship, and social-emotional learning!
During physical education classes and recess—times when students often face challenges with behavior and peer interactions—SRQ Connect mentors will support our younger learners by modeling positive behaviors, encouraging teamwork, and helping students navigate competitive situations with empathy and resilience.
The high school mentors will serve as role models, demonstrating how to participate actively, resolve conflicts respectfully, and have fun while staying emotionally regulated. This initiative is designed to strengthen our students’ social-emotional skills and create a more inclusive and supportive environment during high-energy parts of the day. Our goal is to do this at least once per month.
Please join us in welcoming the SRQ Connect mentors and supporting this exciting collaboration between our schools! Special Shout Out to Coach Allen Haley for his willingness to connect for community sake.
🔗 Meet the finalists and learn more about this prestigious honor: https://www.aacps.org/article/2544752
Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences coming November 24 & 25! Click your teacher's link below to reserve a spot!
ECSE
PreK
Kindergarten
1st Grade
Mrs. Bell (Covering Mrs. Mulford)
2nd Grade
Ms. Dunleavy Ms. Dunleavy
Mrs. Weslow Mrs. Weslow
Mrs. Flack Mrs. Flack
Ms. Sipple Ms. Sipple
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-11-7-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
Sending a HUGE shout-out to Mrs. Nikki and Mrs. D for starting the "Teacher Spotlight" program. In conjunction with our Sunshine Committee, they worked to create a weekly program that allow staff to nominate their coworkers for the great things they do. This helps build a positive working environment where staff are appreciated, honored, recognized for a job well done. As we continue to celebrate each other, we hope that Mrs. Nikki and Mrs. D know that they are truly appreciated for the work they have done to build staff morale! You truly capture the heart of AACPS and help everyone #BelongGrowSucceed
