Author: Anne Weaver

Anne Arundel County Public Library is launching an exciting new program to help children throughout the county be ready for kindergarten and to promote family bonding through reading. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is simple – just have read 1000 books with your child before they go to kindergarten. It doesn’t matter if you read 1000 different… Continue reading AACPL Launches “1000 Books Before Kindergarten”!

Do you live in North County and have a child aged 0 – 5?  If you do, you are invited to sign up for Circle of Security, a FREE 8-week program designed to strengthen security between parents and their children. Topics include – building a healthy relationship with your child – what to do when… Continue reading Free Program for Parents Starting in September at Brooklyn Park Library

Don’t miss the Summer Reading program, “Build a Better World”, at your local branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL). Registration begins on June 1. There will be fun activities, performers, badges, and prizes, in addition to some wonderful books to read over the summer. Learn more at www.aacpl.net.

AACPS Office of School & Family Partnerships is now accepting applications for openings on the Superintendent’s Parent Involvement Advisory Council (PIAC). The Council provides input to the Superintendent on ways to increase family engagement in our schools. The Council consists of two representatives from each of the 12 high school clusters, along with appointed representative… Continue reading AACPS Accepting Applications for Superintendent’s Parent Involvement Advisory Council (PIAC)

Don’t miss Game Night at Westfield Annapolis, to be held every 4th Tuesday of the month from April until October, starting on April 25. Game Night will be held from 6 – 8 pm in the Crate & Barrel Court. The cost is only $5 per person, which includes dinner and family games, including a… Continue reading “Game Night” at Westfield Annapolis

Stop by your local branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) with your family and browse the expanded collection of children’s books in several world languages. The library has added to its existing collection of Spanish bilingual books; the collection now also includes board books in Urdu, Chinese and Vietnamese, the top four languages… Continue reading County Library Adds New World Language Collection

Bring the whole family to the North County Cluster-wide “Family Reunion” on Saturday, April 29, from 11 – 2, at North County High School. Hosted by Men of Courage International and AACPS, this family event will feature community resources & services, arts & crafts activities, live student performances, free food, and fun!  Questions? Call 202-409-6601.

The Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP), located in Annapolis, is offering a series of interactive environmental education camp programs, called the Oyster Games, to summer camps in the county. ORP brings staff, gear, and supplies to educate campers, ages 7 – 13, about the Chesapeake Pay, its ecosystem and the important role we all play in the… Continue reading Oyster Games Summer Camp programs

Join the Anne Arundel County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) for another informative evening in its Speakers Series. On Thursday, April 20, 2017, Wayne Steedman, Esq. will discuss “Navigating Special Education Law”, from 7 – 9 pm, at the Carol S. Parham Building, 2644 Riva Road, in Annapolis. Whether your child is receiving Special Education… Continue reading “Navigating Special Education Law”