AACPS Stories about community members

Is Ms. Quinn a wizard or a teacher?

May 22nd, 2018|Broadneck Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Thanks Mrs. Quinn! You are doing formative things for these kids that will follow them throughout their whole lives."--Angelica Shiels, Parent, Belvedere Elementary

A True Partner in My Child’s Education

May 22nd, 2018|Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"Ms. Lum is one of the kindest, patient, but disciplined teachers my children have ever had."--Elizabeth Carll, Parent

Mrs. Shorter Keeps Parents Engaged

May 22nd, 2018|Arundel Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees|

"We really like to know what is going on at school, and I feel a lot more included having Mrs. Shorter as a teacher for my son."--Rachel McDonald, Parent, Waugh Chapel Elementary

Bringing Authentic Cultural Experience To The Classroom

August 6th, 2018|Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Uncategorized|

For the past 8 years, I have been able to bring 12 years of authentic cultural experiences into my AACPS classroom.

Reinforcing Environmental Lessons

August 2nd, 2018|Community Partnerships, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

South Shore Elementary chose to embrace our role as caregiver to the Bay by using volunteers to help organize a full day of special environmental events called the Green Apple Day Of Service.

Starting The Adventure in Reading!

August 2nd, 2018|Community Partnerships, Northeast Stories, Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

STAIR is a proven reading and mentoring program designed to provide early intervention for at-risk second grade students.

Tutoring with the NSA

August 2nd, 2018|Community Partnerships, Meade Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Southern Stories|

Employees of the National Security Administration visit Meade Middle School on a weekly basis to tutor students in all grade levels and subject areas! ESOL and Math students in particular have benefited greatly from their services.

Educating Students About The Bay

August 2nd, 2018|Community Partnerships, Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Severna Park Stories|

This year, Oak Hill Elementary was chosen by the Maryland State Bar Association for participation in their program that focuses on improving the health of the Chesapeake Bay while educating students about the Bay and their role in keeping it healthy.

Get Ready to Read!

August 2nd, 2018|Chesapeake Stories, Community Partnerships, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

Just like a walk-a-thon, this program raises money based on how much each entrant reads. In this case, each minute spent reading translated into miles....This program has been in place for four years. In that time, it has raised over eighteen thousand dollars. Of course, it has also helped to support the cause of literacy. The Read-a-Thon is now one of the biggest, most successful school wide events at Linthicum Elementary.

Encouraging Literacy By Sharing Stories

August 2nd, 2018|Arundel Stories, Community Partnerships, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, South River Stories|

Many schools have guest reader programs. Waugh Chapel Elementary decided to enhance this program by implementing Mystery Reader Days.

“The Mills-Parole Way”

August 2nd, 2018|Annapolis Stories, Broadneck Stories, Community Partnerships, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

I am very pleased to present Mills-Parole Elementary with this plaque in recognition of your wonderful program that supports literacy as well as the development of caring, competent, and contributing citizens.

One Enthusiastic, Positive and Genuine Teacher

May 21st, 2018|Glen Burnie Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"My grandson had Ms. Brady for Kindergarten last year and my granddaughter has her this year. They both love her as she makes them feel special no matter what they are doing."--Linda Batts, Grandparent

Students set to showcase their creativity and innovation at Global academic competition

May 21st, 2018|Old Mill Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community|

"Destination Imagination, Inc. is a global, volunteer-led non-profit whose mission is to teach students the creative process and help them gain the 21st century skills needed to succeed in the future workforce, including creative and critical thinking, collaborative problem solving and project management. The only elementary-level team from Anne Arundel County invited to compete in Global Finals and represent Maryland is the Millersville Masterminds, from Millersville Elementary."--Stephanie Ashley, Parent

Skill + Compassion = An Amazing Teacher

May 15th, 2018|Arundel Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Teacher Appreciation|

I always love visiting Ryan's class during American Education Week and I always hope to see just a "normal" class (meaning, not anything special because the parents will be there....just a typical lesson.) And I was thrilled I got to see just that today in your classroom. But, let me clarify: What I saw was anything but "normal." It was exceptional.

The Definition of Dedication

May 14th, 2018|Arundel Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Community, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation, Uncategorized|

Mr. Stanzione epitomizes what it means to be a dedicated AACPS employee. He gives so generously of his time.