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.
Real World Experience in a Contained Environment
"In the Café, we can allow students to work through mistakes in a way they wouldn’t get in a regular professional environment. As a result, these students are really taking ownership of the product and of the business." --Jody Elliott, Manager, Cafe @ Maryland Hall
The Education Foundation of AACPS Grants Fund – Fall Deadline 11/04/2024
The Education Foundation grant program provides financial support for AACPS educators, schools, and offices to fund projects, programs, or initiatives that support student learning. The Foundation solicits applications for classroom support, program enhancements, professional development, and/or special events.
The Education Foundation of AACPS Grants Fund – Spring Deadline 05/15/2024
The 21st CEF grant program provides financial support for AACPS educators, schools, and offices to fund projects, programs, or initiatives that support student learning. The Foundation solicits applications for classroom support, program enhancements, professional development, and/or special events.
Being an Educator is an Honor
"I believe that it is equally important to help my students realize that they can be world changers; to teach the whole child." --Bonita Bradway, Tyler Heights Elementary
Realizing What You Are Capable of
"I believe that ALL students will be successful in my classroom. I want my students to know that my classroom is their community - a place where students feel safe to take academic risks, to accept that mistakes are an important part of learning and life, and to realize that they are capable of great successes." --Michelle Soumah, Arundel Middle School
Lumber Liquidators
Description: Lumber Liquidators’ Lay It Forward program donates flooring and monetary donations to organizations making lasting differences in their communities.
Deadline: Rolling.
Funds: In-kind donation of flooring and monetary donations.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, schools, arts facilities, and community groups.
Email: lldonations@lumberliquidators.com