Severn River Middle School

View our September 2024 Family Link Newsletter https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-september-2024

4 Days Until School Begins! #BelongGrowSucceed Don’t forget to check out important dates for the 2024-25 school year on our AACPS Calendar: aacps.org/calendar

Welcome to a new AACPS feature: Thursday Thought with Dr. Bedell. Each week, the Superintendent will provide his thoughts on a topic of interest to AACPS families, students, and staff. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/nYR6Zg5oSGY

As we anticipate the first day of school next week, it is important to note that AACPS has updated their policy in the Student Handbook. Cell phones, earbuds, and all electronic devices are to be OFF and AWAY during the school day, which includes lunch and hallway transitions. There is no exception to this COUNTY-WIDE rule. All cell phone violations will be reported to Administration and will follow progressive discipline according to the AACPS Student Code of Conduct. Please help us ensure the success of this new COUNTY-WIDE initiative by calling the main office to relay a message to your student rather than sending a message to their device. If you have any questions, please call the main office or email your students administrator. Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to seeing 6th graders on Monday, 8/26 and ALL students on Tuesday, 8/27.

5 Days Until School Begins! #BelongGrowSucceed Save the date for your Back-to-School Night. A list of dates and times can be found at: www.aacps.org/BTSevents

A reminder from Superintendent Mark Bedell and Chief Officer for Student and Systemic Supports Monique Jackson about the new cell phone guidelines going into effect when school starts next week. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/PpaCySo2E0Y

IT'S TODAY! Join us as we partner with WBAL-TV, WBAL radio, and 98 Rock for the Tim Tooten Stuff the Bus campaign to collect school supplies for students at our Community Schools! We'll be at the Walmart on George Clauss Blvd. in Severn from 2 to 7 p.m.! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

6 Days Until School Begins! #BelongGrowSucceed Have you subscribed to us on YouTube yet? Our YouTube channel is home to many great resource videos for families, special event coverage, and public meetings. Visit aacps.org/YouTube to subscribe now

If you were unable to attend our New Student Orientation on 8/14, the slide presentation is linked below for your viewing. https://tinyurl.com/mr9dwkbk

Good Morning SRMS Community, Cell phones, earbuds, and all electronic devices are to be OFF and AWAY during the school day, which includes lunch and hallway transitions. There is no exception to this COUNTY-WIDE rule. All cell phone violations will be reported to Administration and will follow progressive discipline according to the AACPS Student Code of Conduct. Please help us ensure the success of the new COUNTY-WIDE initiative by not contacting your child via their personal device but calling the main office. We are happy to provide any message to your child as needed. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.

REMINDER --- Tomorrow is our Back to School Night Open House to kick off the 2024-2025 School Year. We are excited to welcome our SRMS community during two time frames: 10-12 Noon OR 5-7 PM. The Kona Ice Truck will be in the bus lot, and $.50 per cup purchased will be donated to our SRMS PTSO. Join us! Please see the attached flyer for details. A Spanish version of the flyer is also attached.

7 Days Until School Begins! #BelongGrowSucceed Have you applied for Free or Reduced-Price Meals yet? Apply today at aacps.org/mealapplication Applications are due no later than October 8

8 Days Until School Begins! #BelongGrowSucceed Did you know that bus schedules have been released? Schedules for the 2024-2025 school year can be found at www.aacps.org/buses.

9 Days Until School Begins! #BelongGrowSucceed Did you know that the AACPS Family Academy offers an online library of videos, classes, and resources that answers questions about AACPS Academics & Programs, Wellbeing & Growth, and Navigating AACPS? It's available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in English and Spanish. Check it out at www.aacps.org/familyacademy!

10 Days Until School Begins! #BelongGrowSucceed If you haven't completed your student's Emergency Card Verification Form, visit aacps.org/emergencycard

Join us as we partner with WBAL-TV, WBAL radio, and 98 Rock to collect school supplies for students at our Community Schools! We'll be at the Walmart in Severn from 2 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

Good evening, Families, I am sharing information received from Dr. Kendra Johnson, Associate Superintendent for the Division of Instruction and School Performance, regarding updates to AACPS Middle School grading regulation. Quarterly assessments cannot be factored into the minimum of 9 recorded grades in a marking period. It must be separate category The score range for an E, for the quarter, has been revised to 50-59% A technical change for the quarter grade of NG (no grade) will now show as “Blank Grade” This change to the policy takes effect at the start of the 24-25 School year. I wanted to be sure everyone was aware of the updated AACPS policy.  I will be available for questions at our open house. August 20th, 10 AM-12 PM and 5 PM-7 PM  Respectfully, Scott Manbeck Principal SRMS

Our partners at the Anne Arundel County Department of Health have scheduled a series of vaccination clinics for students who need immunizations. Please click on the flyer for more information. Should you need to contact AADOH, go to www.aahealth.org.

Download our free mobile app today and get instant access to all the latest AACPS information PLUS a new tool for teacher-to-family communication. https://www.aacps.org/o/aacps/page/mobile-app

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