
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses finishing the school year strong in all facets. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/VwJ0pOp-CVA

The Scholastic Book Fair is next week April 28th -May2nd.
Each class will browse and/or shop during their MEDIA class.
They can shop with cash or eWallets which you can set up using the
link below.
If they shop with CASH, their total cost will be rounded up to the
next dollar. We will not have coins to give change.
The extra money will be donated to the SHARE the FAIR fund
which gives students in need, in our school, a free book.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brooklynparkelemschool
FAMILY NIGHT is Friday, May 2nd 3:30-6:30.
Credit cards will be accepted during this time from the adults as well
as cash and eWallets.
La Feria del Libro Escolar es la próxima semana, del 28 de abril al 2 de mayo. Cada clase navegará y/o comprará durante su clase MEDIA. Pueden comprar con efectivo o billeteras electrónicas que puede configurar usando el enlace a continuación. Si compran con EFECTIVO, su costo total se redondeará al siguiente dólar. No tendremos monedas para dar cambio. El dinero extra se donará al fondo SHARE the FAIR que les da a los estudiantes necesitados, en nuestra escuela, un libro gratis. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brooklynparkelemschool
La NOCHE FAMILIAR es el viernes 2 de mayo de 3:30 a 6:30. Durante este tiempo, se aceptarán tarjetas de crédito de los adultos, así como efectivo y billeteras electrónicas.

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will honor four county students who have been named National Merit Scholarship finalists at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Also at the meeting, the Board will hear a summary of key education-related legislation considered by the Maryland General Assembly during its most recent session, which concluded on April 7.
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2156966.


REMINDER: Are you or do you know an AACPS senior who plans to enlist in the military after graduation? The Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine can help with expenses related to basic training. Deadline to apply is April 21. Information: https://youtu.be/x9xL_uTiwyQ


Are you looking for something relaxing to do during the break? Check out this hike at Lake Waterford Park sponsored by our friends at the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks! Go to http://aarecparks.org/lakewaterfordparkprograms to register today!


Family Academy is celebrating National Library Week!
It's Family Academy Friday - check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-4-11-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed



School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to our Amazing School Bus Drivers!
#BelongGrowSucceed


I hope everyone has a wonderful Spring Break! Please take some time to relax and hang out with your kiddos! They are such amazing people. Here are a couple of PBIS/School Happenings that we want you all to be aware of coming up post spring break!
1. PBIS Bingo Days- The week we come back we are having one of our biggest events and playing BINGO as an entire school. We NEED prize donations for this event. Please see our PBIS Wish list or consider donating other items such as things you see in 5Below or Target Dollar section, games, or $5 gift cards to places like McDonalds. Anything is appreciated. The PBIS Wish List can be ordered over Spring Break, as it is set to go to a staff member's home while we are on break, so packages do not get left outside, all other donations can be dropped in the front office c/o Ms. Nauman. Thank you so much! Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2J0LN5NUAQFTQ?ref_=wl_share
2. Talent Show Registration: https://forms.gle/Nbz3HUS59bhyUjrr7 Next Audition Day is April 23. May 29, 2025 at 6pm. Students will need to arrive @ 5:30.

Our School Lunch Hero Teams are Super! Celebrate them with us Next Friday for School Lunch Hero Day!
#SchoolLunchHeroDay
May 2, 2025


We are so proud of our amazing School Lunch Heroes
Celebrate them with us Next Friday for School Lunch Hero Day!
#SchoolLunchHeroDay
May 2, 2025


AACPS has so many amazing School Lunch Hero teams. Celebrate them with us Next Friday for School Lunch Hero Day!
#SchoolLunchHeroDay
May 2, 2025


We love our School Lunch Heroes! Celebrate them with us Next Friday for School Lunch Hero Day!
#SchoolLunchHeroDay
May 2, 2025


Are you or do you know an AACPS senior who plans to enlist in the military after graduation? The Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine can help with expenses related to basic training. Watch the video to learn how to apply! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/x9xL_uTiwyQ

Do you have a talent and want to participate in the talent show? Make sure to sign up and turn your paper in to Ms. Nauman.
¿Tienes un talento y quieres participar en el concurso de talentos? Asegúrese de inscribirse y entregar su documento a la Sra. Nauman.

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the passage of Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ calendar flexibility legislation by the Maryland General Assembly and its implications for the school district. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/zFT_5iasg5w

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has a Child Care Scholarship Program to help eligible families in Maryland cover part of their costs for child care and early education programs. To learn more about this opportunity, visit the Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program website at www.money4childcare.com. You can also join the virtual Child Care Scholarship Customer Support Office Hours on April 15, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (see website for more details).


Save the date for the Mental Health Awareness Family Fun Day, Saturday, May 10th, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at CAT North! This free event is in partnership with the Center of Applied Technology North and will include resources and fun activities for all ages. More information at https://aamentalhealth.org/news/save-date-our-annual-mental-health-awareness-family-fun-day-event-may-10th.


The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has a Child Care Scholarship Program to help eligible families in Maryland cover part of their costs for child care and early education programs. To learn more about this opportunity, visit the Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program website at www.money4childcare.com. You can also join the virtual Child Care Scholarship Customer Support Office Hours on April 15, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (see website for more details).


Next month we will be celebrating the wonderful teachers and staff at BPES during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5th - May 9th . Below you can find the links if you are interested in donating and how you can celebrate your child's teacher.
El próximo mes celebraremos a los maravillosos maestros y personal de BPES durante la Semana de Agradecimiento al Maestro, del 5 al 9 de mayo. A continuación, encontrará los enlaces si le interesa donar y cómo puede homenajear al maestro de su hijo.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4BABAA2CA0FB6-55852675-teacher



Penny Wars end this Friday 4/11!
Bring in your loose change and gain points by adding pennies and bills to your class jug. Lower other grade level totals by adding silver coins to their jugs. Grade level winners will be announced when we return from Spring Break on 4/22!
¡La Guerra de Centavos termina este viernes 11/4!
Trae tu cambio y gana puntos añadiendo centavos y billetes a la jarra de tu clase. Reduce los totales de otros grados añadiendo monedas de plata a sus jarras. ¡Anunciaremos a los ganadores de cada grado al regresar de las vacaciones de primavera el 22/4!