The School and Family Partnerships Office’s mission is to support AACPS goals by encouraging collaborative relationships among families, community members and schools. Each month, Family & Community Corner will offer ideas and resources to help you nurture family and community partnerships within your school.
Youth Service America
Deadline: TBA.
Funds: $500 grants. In addition, select grantees will have a chance to be recognized by Disney ABC Television Group or their local ABC affiliate.
Eligibility: Youths ages 5-18. All applicants are required to have a sponsoring organization or school.
Description: Youth Service America and the Walt Disney Company provide Disney Summer […]
How My Music Teacher Has Helped Me
"In fourth grade, I decided to start playing the saxophone. My teacher was Mrs. Emily James, and she was a fantastic teacher."--Nicholas, Grade 8
Nantucket Elementary’s Incredible School Community
“As a parent of two students that have benefited from the incredibly supportive school community at Nantucket Elementary, I wanted to take a few minutes to recognize the school… Throughout the course of my children's time at Nantucket, I could not have hoped for a better experience for them.“--Jennifer Young, Parent.
Matthew Centrowitz, Broadneck High School, Class of 2007
Matthew started his journey to the Olympics as a Broadneck Bruin. With the support of a his coach, who fostered and encouraged Matt’s natural potential while at Broadneck, Matt has been able to follow his passion as a professional athlete. Hear his incredible journey to bring home a gold medal in 2016 and break the American record and the family that was behind him every step of the way.
California Casualty
Deadline: January 15, 2017 (if submitted after deadline will be considered for next school year)
Funds: Grants range from $1,000 – $3,000
Eligibility: Public middle and high schools in all states except Alaska, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin.
Applicant must be a current member, or referred by a current member, of the state National […]
Using Community Building Circles to Strengthen our School Community
"[Community building circles are] now part of our morning routine and our staff looks forward to giving 'shout outs,' learning about new students coming to our school, and having courageous conversations!"--Tiffany Stewart Kline, Assistant Principal, Mary Moss @ J. Albert Adams