Celebrate School Social Work Week
March 2-8, 2025
#UniteToIgnite2025
#SSWWeek2025
#SchoolSocialWorkWeek
Join us for the Teacher Recruitment Job Fair Saturday, March 29th at Severna Park High School 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Register now! www.aacps.org/teacherjobfair
Celebrating National School Breakfast Week
March 3-7, 2025
#NSBW25
#ClueInToSchoolBreakfast
Established in 1989, National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates how school breakfasts can prepare students for daily success. By observing this special week every year, we’re encouraging all K-12 schools to recognize the importance of a healthy start to the day with breakfast to fuel children’s academic success.
#NSBW25
#ClueInToSchoolBreakfast
A friendly reminder that Saturday Academy and i-Ready/IXL are canceled tomorrow 3/1. This also includes any clubs during Saturday Academy. Saturday Academy, i-Ready/IXL and clubs will resume on 3/15. Thank you!
View our March 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-march-2025
We are excited to invite you to the final session of 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. We’re excited to come together and create lasting positive change – see you there!
Register today: https://forms.gle/KMRf7TLY1NUtZiQx9
Thursday, March 20th, 5:30pm
North County High School
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
Students who purchased a ticket to the dance tomorrow are permitted to dress in their dance attire at school tomorrow. Students who did not purchase a dance ticket must be in uniform.
#TBT Spotlight on CTE
Mr. Palmer, a former student of the Electrician Program at North Arundel Votech, is now the Electrical Instructor at the Center of Applied Technology North (CAT-North).
"I'm the Electrical teacher at Center of Applied Technology North formerly known as North Arundel Votech when I was a student in electricity back in 1986. When I graduated high school, I went into the electrical industry. I remember telling my teacher on the last day of school that one day, I will have his job teaching this class. In 2018 I got the opportunity and it's an amazing feeling being in the same classroom I started out in and passing on my knowledge to the next generation."
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the downsizing of the federal government and the impact on students, families, staff and the community. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/d8GZdsuB72Q
Six educators named finalists for 2025 AACPS Teacher of the Year award #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://www.aacps.org/article/2053403
Dear Families:
I am writing to let you know about an incident that occurred today so that you may discuss it with your student in a manner you deem most appropriate.
This afternoon, a student became visibly upset and physically disruptive in a hallway. The situation required additional assistance from the school administration while the involved student’s family was quickly contacted.
As a precaution, our school was placed on a hold status for about 15 minutes to keep the hallways clear and ensure that there would be no further disruption. All is well and no one was harmed.
The student’s family arrived, and they left the school. While the outcome of this incident is a private matter for the student and the student’s family, I wanted you to have as much information as I can share so that you can answer your student’s questions as fully as possible. While I realize the information that I am able to provide is limited, it is important to afford the affected family as much privacy as possible.
Please don’t hesitate to contact the school if we can assist.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Publishing on February 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join us for the Teacher Recruitment Job Fair Saturday, March 29th at Severna Park High School 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Register now! www.aacps.org/teacherjobfair
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-2-21-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
3:30 p.m., 2/21/25: A vehicle fire on I-97 near Waterbury Road is causing significant backups this afternoon. These backups will likely impact bus transportation for some students in the central and southern part of the county. A vehicle fire on I-97 near Waterbury Road is causing significant backups this afternoon. These backups will likely impact bus transportation for some students in the central and southern part of the county.
🎟️✨ FINAL CALL – Get Your Tickets NOW! ✨🎟️
Don't miss out on our Red Carpet Sneaker Ball 🕺👟✨! Ticket sales close this Saturday at midnight, and NO tickets will be sold at the door.
📅 Dance Date: Wednesday, February 28
💃 PK-1st Grade Dance: 3:00-5:00 PM
🕺 2nd-6th Grade Dance: 6:00-8:00 PM
👨👩👧👦 Extra caregivers are welcome! School-aged non-CSPES siblings can also attend. As a reminder, everyone in attendance must purchase a ticket.
Roll out the red carpet and get ready to dance in style! 🎶🔥 Secure your tickets before it’s too late! 🎟️
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/cspes-pto-family-dance
Can't wait to see everyone at our Family Dinner Night tonight from 5;30 to 7:30 to celebrate Black History Month!
We are excited to invite you to the final session of 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. We’re excited to come together and create lasting positive change – see you there!
Register today: https://forms.gle/KMRf7TLY1NUtZiQx9
Thursday, March 20th, 5:30pm
North County High School
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
We are excited to invite you to the final session of 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. We’re excited to come together and create lasting positive change – see you there!
Register today: https://forms.gle/KMRf7TLY1NUtZiQx9
Thursday, March 20th, 5:30pm
North County High School
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
#TBT Spotlight on CTE
Ms. Kyllonen, a former student of the Dental Assisting Program at CAT-South, is now the Honors Dental Instructor there.
“I returned to CAT-South because my mentor, Ms. Hubbard, reached out to me. After 20 years in dental assisting, I was looking for the next step in my career, and this opportunity came at the perfect time. I never imagined I’d have the same job as someone who influenced me so much in high school, and now I get to do that for others. The certifications and experience I gained at 14-17 years old laid the foundation for my rewarding career. I’m so grateful."
“I love teaching dental assisting because I’m a total tooth nerd—I could talk about teeth all day! But the best part is the students. I have four daughters of my own, but every year, I get 30+ new ‘kids’ who feel like family. It’s incredible to see students from different backgrounds come together and grow. Watching them earn their dental assisting certifications is such a proud moment. I’m honored to be part of their journey and see them succeed."
“My students constantly impress me. Many go beyond dental assisting, aspiring to become dentists or hygienists. Some have participated in dental mission work and research, which I never imagined at their age.”
“I love working at CAT-South. Some of my best memories were made here as a student. We have a tradition where students paint a brick in our bathroom during graduation to leave their mark. I still see my own brick with ‘Lacy Shannon’ and think about how I once felt like I ran the place as a student—and now, I’m part of running it! The work I put in as a student shaped my career and life. I hope my students feel the same way one day. I truly believe we’re building something special at CAT-South, and the more people know about it, the better.”
Photos: Ms. Kyllonen with her mentor Ms. Hubbard, and with her student at SkillsUSA Nationals in Atlanta, where they won second place in Dental in the entire nation! Ms. Kyllonen also held this honor as a student.
