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Family Link September 2023

September 2023

Family Link September 2023 September 2023

Back to School

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Find all the information you need for Back to School on the AACPS website:

  • Schedules
  • Buses
  • Back to School Events
  • Parent & Student Handbooks
  • School Meals
  • And More!

Stay Connected This School Year

AACPS provides two platforms for staying connected with your child's work, assignments, and grades: PowerSchool and Brightspace Parent & Guardian.

See the Home School Connection flyer below for information on logging into

PowerSchool and Brightspace Parent & Guardian.

Dates to Remember

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September 1-5

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ECI, PreK, Kindergarten

Contact your school for your start date

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September 4

Schools and Offices Closed

Labor Day

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September 25

Schools and Offices Closed

Yom Kippur

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Back to School Nights

Back to School Nights continue through the first few weeks of September. Find your school's scheduled event on the AACPS Back to School Events site.

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2023-2024 School Calendar

Fill in your personal calendar with school dates and schedules from the 2023-2024 school calendar.


A/B Day Schedules

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Coming in October: Harvest for the Hungry

Harvest for the Hungry: Kids Helping Kids will return in October for it's 36th year!

This campaign is the largest donation the Anne Arundel County Food Bank receives and we look forward to continuing to help serve our communities.

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Coming in October: Reveal Math Sessions for Families

New Math Program for Grades K-5

The AACPS Elementary Mathematics Office is excited to share our new Math Curriculum with Parents and Families.

This October, we will host in-person and virtual sessions so you can learn more about Reveal Math. Stay tuned for more information coming out in mid-September.

Learn more about AACPS and Reveal Math by watching this video.

Family Engagement Tip of the Month

Engaging With Your Child's Teacher

How can you partner with your child’s teacher?

  • Your Child’s Teacher is Your Ally - Everyone wants your child to succeed, so keep the teacher in the loop by letting them know about issues and concerns you have.

  • Seek Clarification - If you are concerned about something that happened at school, ask the teacher for more information to best understand the situation.

  • Make an Appointment - Along with parent teacher conferences, teachers are happy to meet with you at other times during the school year. Make an appointment with them so that they can give you their full attention.

  • Reinforce Concepts at Home - Whether it's behavior expectations or academic skills, support and reinforce the strategies used at school to help your child succeed.

Family Academy

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Apply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals

This Family Academy video will guide you through the process of applying online for free or reduced-price meals. Approval for meal benefits also provides additional benefits. For more information and to apply, visit the Food & Nutrition Services site.



Find more videos on Family Academy: Academics & Programs,
Wellbeing & Growth, and Navigating AACPS

International Families

Event Information

Celebracion de Esperanza

¡Descubre el poder de la salud mental latina! Únete a nuestra conferencia interactiva para encontrar recursos, apoyo y esperanza. Expertos en psicología abordarán temas clave y brindarán herramientas para fortalecer tu bienestar emocional. ¡No se lo pierdas!


https://nuestrobienestarmental.org/

When?

Saturday, Sep 23, 2023, 08:30 AM

Where?

Maryland Hall, Chase Street, Annapolis, MD, USA

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Festival Hispano de Salud

Recursos Comunitarios: exámenes de oído, Vacunas, control de presión arterial, chequeo dental, consultoría legal y inmagracion, bolsas de alimentos, y mucho más

When?

Saturday, Sep 30, 2023, 08:30 AM

Where?

8146 Quarterfield Road, Severn, MD, USA

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Library of Things

From Museum Passes, to Birding Kits, to Fishing Poles, and More! Check out more than books at your local library.

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Early Reader Book Club

This reading program for children in K-2 provides a fun and interactive way to practice reading skills! Available at 5 locations around the county, and growing.

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Student Library Board Member

Linda Gayle joins the Board of Library Trustees as the first Student Member.

Event Information

Anne Arundel Literacy Council Annual Book Fair

The Book Fair will feature 100s of gently used books, including children's books, cookbooks, best sellers, memoirs, mysteries, historical fiction, and more.


$2 Hardbacks

$1 Paperbacks


See the flyers below for more information

When?

Saturday, Sep 30, 2023, 10:00 AM

Where?

Discoveries: The Library at the Mall - Anne Arundel County Public Library, Annapolis Mall Road, Annapolis, MD, USA

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Fall Program Guide

Check out all the sports, concerts, classes, programs, and

special events happening around the county.

For All Ages

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Pops in the Park

September 2, 11am at Downs Park

September 2, 5:30pm at Quiet Waters Park

Free and open to the public

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Campfire Chat Series

Friday, September 29

Gather around a campfire for a family-friendly chat

about wildlife, history, survival skills, and more.

Find more information on page 29 of the Fall Program Guide.

Volunteers

Nominate a Volunteer of the Month
Do you know a volunteer who is doing great things for the school community? Consider nominating them for Volunteer of the Month!
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Volunteer of the Month

Thank you to all our volunteers!

We can't wait to see what we do together this school year!

https://www.aacps.org/volunteer

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Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are an important part of the AACPS school community. By offering your time and talent, you enrich the education of our students, support our staff, and serve families in our community.

https://www.aacps.org/volunteer

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