It's another beautiful, late fall day outside and whether you're already out and about or just need something to do, head to any Always Ice Cream Company location and pick up a scoop (or two, or a pint, or ...) of the official AACPS flavor, Smart Cookie! The flavor is available all month long and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Education Foundation of AACPS to give back to our students and schools! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed #WeLoveIceCream
6 months ago, AACPS
Always Ice Cream Company storefront
Boy with ice cream
Woman being served ice cream
Smart Cookie ice cream
Dr. Bedell getting ice cream
Education Foundation Members  with ice cream
It's Family Academy Friday! Family Academy Newsletter: https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-11-1-24. Visit the Family Academy at www.aacps.org/familyacademy! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
6 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Academy Fridays
Growing a great team takes investment, so we sent teams from Human Resources, Professional Learning and Organizational Advancement, and Curriculum and Assessments to recruit the best and brightest at the University of Maryland College Park. #StrategicPlanPriority3 #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #WeLoveTerpsInAACPS To see our Strategic Plan, go to www.aacps.org/strategicplan.
6 months ago, AACPS
AACPS Recruiting Team at University of Maryland
Reminder: The application for Magnet programs will be closing on November 7, 2024, at noon. Apply to a Magnet Program: https://magnet.aacps.org/webapps/aacps_magnet
6 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Magnet Program icons: APEXArts,  BioMedical, IB, JROTC,  STEM, CAT-north, and CAT-south
6 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
Join the AACPS Office of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction for an exciting event about the new CKLA elementary literacy curriculum! 🗓️ When: Nov. 7, 5:30 p.m. 📍 Where: Severn Run High School Register here: https://forms.gle/Z3mjbZYGRrJMiRJt6
6 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
CKLA event flyer
Check out our library book character pumpkins!!! Aren't they cute?! #VanBokkelenReads #CultureofLiteracy #GoEagles
6 months ago, Van Bokkelen Elementary School
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🎃 **Trunk or Treat at Van Bokkelen: A Spooktacular Success!** 🎃 Last night's Trunk or Treat event was an absolute blast! A huge shoutout to the Anne Arundel County Police Department and the Youth Activities Program for hosting another incredible year of fun and festivities. Our Van Bokkelen staff had an amazing time mingling with the community, enjoying the creative car decorations, and soaking up the Halloween spirit. Even though we didn't snag the prize for the best-decorated car, we had a fang-tastic time! 🧛‍♂️🕸️ Thank you to everyone who came out and made the night unforgettable. Can't wait for next year! 🎉👻 #BelongGrowSucceed #LetsGoEagles #VBES
6 months ago, Van Bokkelen Elementary School
Mrs. Edwards & Mrs. Gaither
Staff & Students (Eaglets)
Ms. Foster and Mrs. Comicho with an Eaglet
Wizard of Oz Car
Van Bokkelen Staff
Mrs. Dingman at our Barbie Car
Eaglets
Addams Family Car
Barbie Car
VBES #letsgoEagles
This week's Thursday Thoughts from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell focus on voting and teaching students about their right to vote. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSuceed https://youtu.be/BFGIZOla1k4
6 months ago, AACPS
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell
Did you miss the October 16 presentation to the Board of Education on AACPS' proposed new Learning Management System? Watch it and hear questions posed by the Board here. https://youtu.be/GYTw1h9Qt7I
6 months ago, AACPS
Learning Management System presentation slide
Dr. Mark Bedell and Senior Legislative and Policy Specialist Grace Wilson clear up misconceptions about the work of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup. https://youtu.be/G6MP4wVj9w8
6 months ago, AACPS
Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup artwork
Have you heard the news? Always Ice Cream is offering an EXCLUSIVE Anne Arundel County Public Schools flavor in November, with a portion of sales benefitting the Education Foundation of AACPS! Check out more at the link below and stay tuned for the flavor reveal on October 24! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://www.facebook.com/reel/1287317595500634
6 months ago, AACPS
AACPS, Always Ice Cream logos
Parent Portal Account https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-10-18-24. It's Family Academy Friday! Look for featured content every other Friday on AACPS social media or visit www.aacps.org/familyacademy! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
6 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Family Academy Fridays - AACPS Parent Portal
In this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the importance of dedicated time for the new Core Knowledge Language Arts elementary school curriculum and its impact on early dismissal days. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxuonez4ahs
6 months ago, AACPS
Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell
Van Bokkelen Eagles just finished Day 3 of our 10-day attendance challenge. Today, our school-wide attendance was 93% and SIX of our classes had 100% attendance! Classes who have 100% attendance get to sign our PumpKING trophy! Students who attend every day of our 10-day challenge receive a prize. Parents, please set good bedtime routines with your children and get them to school every day, on time. We miss them when they aren't here! We want to see every student tomorrow!
7 months ago, Van Bokkelen Elementary School
Principal Ramey, reciting the school poem with student.
Oct. attendance pep rally winner with Mrs. Stafford and Mrs. Winning
Pep rally winner with Assistant Principal Mrs. Phillips
Students w/ 100% attendance signing the PumpKING trophy
The Office of Community Schools recently supported a professional development initiative focused on Spanish language learning, featuring a two-week immersion course in Cusco, Peru. This program exemplifies the Community Schools' commitment to building relationships, supporting our students and families, and making AACPS a community where everyone can #BelongGrowSucceed. https://youtu.be/GEC3nL78Zqs?si=xs9qxWj5pdNDIW8T
7 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Community Schools - Belong. Grow. Succeed
Good afternoon VBES families! Today is Day 2 of the 10 Day Attendance Challenge. We did not meet our schoolwide attendance goal of 95% this month. We need your help. We only had 87% attendance. 5th grade had the highest attendance at 95%. Ms. Copelovitch, Ms. Rose, & Ms. Turner had 100% attendance. https://tinyurl.com/4nhyvw72 https://tinyurl.com/ycfexv9k #VBESBelieves
7 months ago, Kellie Schell-Ramey
Today is #UnityDay! Don't forget to wear orange to show your support and celebration of Unity Day. Kindness - Acceptance - Inclusion Use our hashtags on X/Twitter to share your Unity Day pictures: #UnityDay #UnityDay2024 #ProjectUnity #BelongGrowSucceed Pictures can be emailed to communications@aacps.org or DM on Instagram
7 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Unity Day Kindness Acceptance Inclusion Don't forget to wear Orange Tuesday, October 15 - group photo of teacher and students wearing orange
VBES celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with awesome dancers! We loved watching them dance and learning about the dances. #CommunitySchools
7 months ago, Kellie Schell-Ramey
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VBES had a fun pumpkin race with students and teachers. Mr. Tommer took 1st place! #CommunitySchools #VBESBelieves
7 months ago, Kellie Schell-Ramey
10 Day Challenge
10 Day Challenge