Mary Moss at J. Albert Adams Academy

View our February 2025 Family Link Newsletter: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-february-2025

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the launch of Phase 2 of the school system’s comprehensive redistricting effort. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily https://youtu.be/ZkHZjue779M

We are excited to invite you to the next 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/wUjjckKArtGM6yCM8 📆 Wednesday, February 5th, 5:30pm📍Meade High School #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

Celebrating Mo Gaba Day #MoStrong

Today, Anne Arundel County Public Schools celebrates Mo Gaba Day, honoring the legacy of a young man who physically left us too soon but whose positivity and perseverance continues to remind us all to "make every day a win." #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #MoStrong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nX-b2DKKms&t=11s

We are excited to invite you to the next 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/wUjjckKArtGM6yCM8 📆 Wednesday, February 5th, 5:30pm📍Meade High School #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

High school juniors in good academic standing can get more information on becoming the 2025-2026 Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) of Anne Arundel County during a virtual Information Night scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Details: https://www.aacps.org/article/1987305.

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-1-24-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

Dear Parents and Guardians, We hope you are doing well and have had a restful and enjoyable break. As we prepare for the start of the second semester, we are pleased to inform you that we will be providing students with a few uniform items to support their return to school. The uniform consists of grey or black shirts and black or khaki pants. To maintain a positive and cohesive school environment, we kindly ask for your support in ensuring that your child wears the proper clothing when attending school. These uniforms are part of our ongoing effort to promote unity, professionalism, and focus among our students. By working together, we can create a productive learning environment for all. If you have any questions or need additional support regarding uniforms, please feel free to contact the school office at [phone number] or [email address]. Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education. Sincerely, Phillip Elliott Principal Mary Moss at J. Albert Adams Academy (410)222-1639

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the upcoming Cool Schools Plunge, through which AACPS students and staff raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Special Olympics Maryland. You can support the cause by going to www.plungemd.com. https://youtu.be/elp0YypqabA #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

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.

Today over 500 teaching assistants gathered virtually for AACPS' first Paraeducator Symposium, Empowering Paraeducators for Student Independence, organized by the Division of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Services. This professional development provided our valuable teaching assistants, from early childhood through high school, with sessions on a variety of topics including enhancing inclusive learning environments for all students. Seeing families as valuable members of our students' teams, the latest edition of the Family Academy features a session entitled, Inclusion: What is it and Why is it so Important? available to watch on the Family Academy YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/iFNZlPKmG24 (English), https://youtu.be/HNv-TpYadzc (Spanish)

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 Families, We hope this message finds you well. As part of our commitment to maintaining uninterrupted learning, we want to ensure that our students can continue their education even in the event of inclement weather. To that end, we are implementing a plan for virtual learning on days when severe weather prevents us from holding in-person classes. Please log into your Parent Portal account and complete the loaner Chromebook form at the bottom of the page so your child can receive an electronic device from the school. https://www.aacps.org/o/aacps/page/studentparent-portal/ Phillip Elliott Principal Mary Moss at J. Albert Adams Academy (410)222-1639

Good morning Mary Moss Families! Just a reminder to fill out our event survey! We want to hear from you as we plan for the upcoming month. https://forms.gle/CHLK4Buh3Zuwi1T5A Any questions please reach out to Ms. Beasley | cbeasley@aacps.org

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

Good afternoon! The mobile food pantry will be at Mills-Parole Elementary School today, February 19 and March 20th. Annapolis Middle School is hosting a Wellness Event on February 1. Please come out to either of these opportunities!

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