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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

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

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).

The next Pathway to Pre-K events are scheduled for April 28th and 30th! Join us for information about school readiness and how to complete a prekindergarten application. April 28, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm at Edgewater Library. April 28, 2025, 5:30-6:30 pm at Marley Middle School. April 30, 2025, 11:30 AM-12:30 pm at Severn Library. No registration required. Interpreters are available upon request by signing up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1it7-yQv_vU8B_qhljvOJEdwvZl1IEqSuTNr4HQBKWCQ/viewform?edit_requested=true

The next Pathway to Pre-K events are scheduled for April 28th and 30th! Join us for information about school readiness and how to complete a prekindergarten application. April 28, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm at Edgewater Library. April 28, 2025, 5:30-6:30 pm at Marley Middle School. April 30, 2025, 11:30 AM-12:30 pm at Severn Library. No registration required. Interpreters are available upon request by signing up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1it7-yQv_vU8B_qhljvOJEdwvZl1IEqSuTNr4HQBKWCQ/viewform?edit_requested=true

Thirty-two Anne Arundel County Public Schools secondary students won their respective categories, 25 more finished second, and 24 others placed third at the recent SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference. The student winners represent both Centers of Applied Technology as well as all 14 AACPS comprehensive high schools. For complete details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2133913. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

Manor View Elementary Featured Library Media Team #NationalLibraryWeek Our Library Media Team helps us #BelongGrowSucceed: Ms. Grey-Hawkins sets the positive tone for each school day as our adviser for morning announcements. She has trained our 4th and 5th graders to write, read, and record the daily broadcast that includes birthdays, positive referrals, and information we all need, such as what’s for lunch, the weather, and band/strings schedules. Ms. Grey-Hawkins uses her expertise as the e-Coach to teach students how to broadcast in front of and behind the camera!

Enrollment for the new AACPS Learning Together Peer Program for 3 & 4-year-olds opens Monday, April 7, 2025. The Learning Together Peer (LTP) Program offers an inclusive preschool experience where all young children can learn, play, develop friendships, and thrive in a diverse and engaging environment. This program provides specially designed instruction/special education services for preschoolers with disabilities in classrooms that also include children without disabilities. The program is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with classes for 3-year-olds in the AM and 4-year-olds in the PM. Apply at https://forms.office.com/r/c1vaUATHMy. **This program and application are NOT for AACPS Prekindergarten.** For more information, contact the Birth to Five Office at 410-424-3260.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year will get under way next week, and parents and guardians can reserve their child’s seat by enrolling online beginning at noon on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. For more details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2129293.

Drawn to the Library Celebrating National Library Week April 6-12, 2025 #NationalLibraryWeek