Check out what’s going on in the four areas AACPS Division of Academics & Strategic Initiatives (ASI): Curriculum & Instruction (C&I); Advanced Studies & Programs (ASP); Partnerships, Development& Marketing (PDM); and Professional Growth & Development (PGD). Throughout the year, this page will feature highlights on professional development opportunities, curricular support, grant and engagement opportunities, Triple E updates, instructional strategies, awards & recognitions, Programs of Choice offerings, and family outreach events.
July 2023
Kaitlyn Hamilton, Windsor Farm Elementary
We thank you for the important role you play in shaping our child into the respectable, ready and responsible young man he is becoming. Please know that we recognize your positive influence and moral guidance, and we value the example you impart to our child. We appreciate you today, and [...]
Jessica Papaleonti, Waugh Chapel Elementary School
Thanks for being so helpful and kind! I feel like I am always up there asking for help, and you are so patient, even when there are a million different things coming your way. I am so glad we have someone like you at WCES! -Jaime Benson [...]
Teresa Nielsen, Waugh Chapel Elementary School
Thank you for all that you do with the kids at the school! I have really appreciated being involved in the Chessie program, and I see that it is extra time and effort for you. You are always so patient and kind with the students. I feel very fortunate that [...]
Jessica Haviland, Waugh Chapel Elementary School
Thank you for your dedication to the class this year! I appreciate that you work hard to get to know the kids. Teachers are so important, and we are grateful for you! -Jaime Benson Oliver S, Student Intern
Karen Simpson, Waugh Chapel Elementary School
Karen! In six weeks you will have completed your first school year as an Administrator. Has it been easy? NO. Are you growing and building positive relationships? YES. Already you are a beloved member of our school community, mainly because working with you is THE BEST! Keep working hard! -Todd [...]
Jaime Landis, Waugh Chapel Elementary School
Jaime, thank you so much for all that you do at Waugh Chapel! You are the rare combination of being a visionary leader and great at executing a detailed plan. I am beyond grateful to have you on our team! Keep working hard! -Todd [...]
Teresa Clark, Ridgeway Elementary
Dear Mrs. Clark, Thank you for being such a fun and caring teacher! You have taught me so much this year. I love to read and do math. I loved all the fun things we did like building houses, bubbles, gingerbread houses, and the glow party. You make school fun! [...]
Stephanie Legacy, Germantown Elementary School
Dear Mrs. Legacy, Thank you for teaching us new things and giving out brag tags! Thank you for being an awesome PE teacher! -Estelle and Mila Shedlock Oliver S, Student Intern
Emily Verostic, Germantown Elementary
Dear Mrs. Verostic, Thank you for talking to me and letting me have lunch bunches! From, Mila Shedlock Oliver S, Student Intern
Elaine Ramsburg, Germantown Elementary
Dear Ms. Ramsburg, Thank you for helping us learn about art! We get to do such fun stuff and create awesome things! -Mila and Estelle Shedlock Oliver S, Student Intern