December 2025

Rooted in Relationships. Driven by Learning. Focused on the Future.

At BPES, we show up for each other. Students and staff feel seen, supported, and ready to learn. We work together to create a safe, welcoming environment. Through strong relationships, open communication, and partnerships with families, we continue to build a thriving community where everyone belongs.

Dear Families,

It’s hard to believe we’re already stepping into December... this school year is flying by! As we enter the final month of 2025, we’re reminded of how much learning, growth, and joy has already filled our classrooms. With just three short weeks until winter break, we’re making the most of every moment, continuing to nurture curiosity, kindness, and academic progress across every grade level.

This month, we’re excited to bring our community together for several special traditions. We’ll kick off the month with our all-school assembly, followed by our PTA-sponsored Donuts with Santa, a special opportunity for families to connect and share in the joy of the season. Our Literacy Night will offer an engaging evening of reading activities, celebrating our students’ love of books and their continued growth.

We’re also looking forward to our Winter Concert, where our talented students will showcase their musical achievements, and we’re thrilled to welcome the BPMS band to BPES as they share some festive holiday tunes with us. Finally, we’ll close out the month with a fun Spirit Week to send everyone into the break with joy and school pride.

Thank you for your continued partnership. We wish your family a joyful December and a peaceful start to the new year!

Dear Families,

We’re excited to offer families an opportunity to join us for Campus Conversations this year. This will be a series of informal gatherings created to keep you informed about key aspects of our school community, including academic initiatives, student attendance trends, school culture, and overall campus progress. These sessions offer a valuable opportunity to hear directly from school leadership, ask questions, and stay closely connected to the heartbeat of our campus.

Our next Campus Conversations session will be held virtually on Friday, December 19th at 6:30pm.

Please note: These gatherings are focused on schoolwide updates and initiatives. While we welcome your participation, this is not a setting for discussing individual students or personal concerns. For any student-specific matters, we encourage you to schedule a meeting directly with your child’s teacher or administrator.

Please use this link to RSVP in advance. You will receive the link to our Google Meet once you have registered. We look forward to working together to make this year one of connection, clarity, and shared success!

Pre-K 4

Happy December! We had a fantastic November with many amazing experiences and opportunities for our youngest learners (our outdoor pumpkin patch, math night, buddy class game day, etc) We began to learn about our environment and how to take care of the Earth. We are now focusing more specifically on coral reefs. Students have begun creating different parts of our class coral reef (sand, sharks, fish, coral.) We have a lot more to do! Please continue to send in your recyclables (boxes, toilet paper & paper towel rolls, different shape containers, etc.) Thanks to all who already donated for our projects and crafts! We will learn the letters Ff, Gg, Nn, and Pp. In math, we will focus on numerals 0-10, one to one correspondence, and review shapes.

As the weather is getting cooler, please remember that we go outside daily (as long as the temperature is above 32 degrees). Please be sure your child has appropriate clothing to play outside. We are working on zipping and putting coats on independently. If you could work on this at home, we would really appreciate it! Additionally, please make sure your child has a clean change of clothes at school that is appropriate for the weather.

- Pre-K Team

Kindergarten

Happy Holiday's!

We are having a kind and festive time in Kindergarten! We continue building positive and caring relationships with our friends, especially learning our core value of 'Respect' - how to show respect to others, to ourselves, and to our school.

Literacy

In CKLA Skills, we continue to build our foundational skills to be able to read and write! We will continue to learn and practice basic code in our initial letter-sounds, identify Tricky Words, and continue to read and blend three-phoneme words. In Unit 5 - Skills, we introduce Chaining Folders, which allows students to decode, spell, and read three-phoneme words. Students will also have access to "Pet Fun" and "Ox and Man" to practice reading three-phoneme words and simple sentences.

In CKLA Knowledge, we introduce students to the concept that indigenous people lived on the continents of North and South America long before European explorers visited and settled this area. Students will learn that there are many different tribes of North America, and that each tribe has its own way of eating, dressing, and living, depending on where they lived. Students will use One-Pagers and Graphic Organizers to compare and contrast the food, clothing, shelter, and environment of the Lakota Sioux, Wampanoag, and Lenape. They will also use drawing to identify important characteristics of different tribes, illustrate items used in Native American life, and describe the events in a story by decorating an image of a totem pole.

Math

In Reveal Math, we introduce Ruby, a Veterinarian! In this unit, 2-Dimensional Shapes, we will be learning how to identify and name shapes like triangles, circles, hexagons, squares, and rectangles. We will also learn how to describe the location of the shapes as above, below, behind, beside/next to, and in front of.

Science / Social-Studies

In Social-Studies, we introduce the concept of Making Choices! Students are introduced to "natural" vs. "human" resources within their school environment. Students will use interactive lessons and hands-on opportunities to understand resources, whether they are material or people, play a crucial role in how things are made, used, and managed in a school-setting.

Kindergarten Fundraiser

Reminder! In order to raise money for our Medieval Time field trip to support our CKLA Knowledge - Kings and Queens Unit, we have planned a Shoe Fundraiser! You may send in any shoes, children's shoes, high heels, sneakers, boots, etc. Please be sure to send in any shoes as a pair of shoes! We give a huge thank-you to anyone who can support our students and allow us opportunities to travel outside of the school building to continue our learning!

- Kindergarten Team

1st Grade

Hello First Grade families!

We are rocking and rolling into the end of 2024! First Graders have been hard at work learning new skills and becoming awesome readers. We have jumped into the world of Ancient Civilizations in our CKLA Knowledge. We are learning about the ancient people of Mesopotamia and Egypt and how they lived. We finished our addition strategies math unit and are starting to learn subtraction strategies. In Skills, we are learning more vowel teams and how to write a fictional narrative. We have also started spelling words/lists and will have our first spelling test shortly. In science and social studies, we are learning how to be creative and resourceful and honing our problem-solving skills. We will also learn about human and animal attributes and traits. We will also explore culture and different holidays celebrated around the world. Please make sure to check your child’s folder daily so that you don’t miss out on fun things happening.

- 1st Grade Team

2nd Grade

Did you catch that breeze? We sure did! The weather is changing so quickly and it’s extremely important that our children are dressed warm, ready for us to explore outside! Please don’t forget we are in Quarter 2 and there’s still so much more learning to do. Thank you to everyone attending the Parent/Teacher conferences. Please know that we are always available whenever you would like to check on the progress of your child. Your support is always important to us. We are all complete with the CogAt testing. Great job 2nd grade!

It was a great pleasure seeing our families out for “Candy Land” Math Night. We hope you enjoyed that hands-on experience, thank you for attending. We are continuously learning various math skills in Unit 5 and Unit 6 from our Reveal math curriculum. We ask that you continue to encourage and practice with your children. Reviewing any graded assignments sent home is a great reinforcement. In CKLA, we have a spelling activity for the kids to complete each night to help them prepare for the spelling test and send home "Take Home" pages as noted from the CKLA workbook. The CKLA curriculum has really sparked an interest in learning about the Greek Civilization during Knowledge time. This encourages our students to express and creativity write paragraphs about the gods or goddesses they’ve learned. This is great 3rd grade readiness! Stay tuned, the new year is approaching. There is so much more to do. We will work extra hard to master many skills we previously learned and practice new ones! Thank you for your love and support!

- 2nd Grade Team

3rd Grade

Reading

The nonfiction Reader for Unit 4, Stories of Ancient Rome, consists of selections describing the historical events and culture of the ancient Roman civilization. Students will read the legend of Romulus and Remus about the founding of Rome, as well as several myths about Roman gods and goddesses. They will study the historical rise and fall of the Roman republic and empire, as well as key historical figures such as Hannibal, Julius Caesar, and Augustus.

Spelling

During this unit’s spelling exercises, students will review the spelling patterns of r-controlled vowels as well as spellings of the sound /ee/. In Lessons 1–5, students will review r-controlled vowels spelled ‘ar,’ ‘or,’ ‘er,’ ‘ir,’ and ‘ur.’ The spelling ‘or’ will be pronounced /or/ and /er/. In Lessons 6–10, students will review the sound of /ee/ spelled ‘ee’ and ‘e.’ In Lessons 11–15, students will review the sound of /ee/ spelled ‘ea,’ ‘ie,’ and ‘i.’

Grammar

Grammar continues with a review and expansion of skills introduced in second grade. Students will review verb tenses and the verbs to be and to have as well as subject-verb agreement, learning to change the spelling of verbs to match various subjects. Students will have large blocks of grammar instruction each week and instructional time for review in Lesson 9.

Morphology

Throughout Grade 3, students will study word parts, such as prefixes, suffixes, and root words, during the morphology portion of the lessons. In this unit, students will study the common suffixes –er, –or, –ist, –ian, –y, and –al. They will review how suffixes change the meaning of root words and how they may change the part of speech of that word. Students will also define and use words with these suffixes in different contexts.

Mathematics

This month, our Mathematicians are continuing to explore patterns and properties in multiplication as they learn to recall the basic multiplication facts. We will begin Unit 6 and explore the connection between area and multiplication. Recalling basic multiplication within 3-5 seconds is a very important skill students will need to be efficient mathematicians. Encourage your child to practice the 2s, 5s, and 10s facts this month. Students should use homework as a way of practicing the skills we are learning in the classroom. They can work in the practice book that was sent home. (Units 2, 3 and 4)

Science

This month third grade scientists will explore magnetism and how magnets repel and attract. They will begin to explore ecosystems and how being part of a group helps animals survive. Encourage your child to read about a variety of organisms and compare their life cycles looking for similarities and differences.

Social Studies

During the month of December, students will learn about holiday traditions around the world as we research different cultures. Encourage your child to record traditions you have within your family.

- 3rd Grade Team

4th Grade

We are thrilled to begin our new Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) Unit 4: Eureka! Student Inventor! This exciting unit combines engaging literacy instruction with a fascinating exploration of inventions, inventors, and the problem-solving process.

your student will:

• Explore Great Inventors: Learn about the lives and breakthroughs of historical figures like Thomas Edison, George Washington Carver, and Jacques Cousteau through a series of engaging texts in the Eureka! Files reader.
• Investigate Inventions: Study the history and impact of various inventions, from the light bulb and the airplane to the simple machines that make work easier (inclined plane, lever, pulley, screw, wedge, wheel and axle).
• Develop Opinion Writing: Practice research, observation, and communication skills by regularly writing informational and opinion pieces about inventions, culminating in a challenge to become inventors themselves! That make work easier (inclined plane, lever, pulley, screw, wedge, wheel and axle).

Math- Students are working on multiplying by multiples of 10,100, and 1,000. Students will estimate products and use the distributive property to solve whole number multiplication.

Science- Students will wrap up understanding events that happen around the world and how they occur. (earthquakes) Students will then move into changes in our landscape thru weathering and erosion.

Social Studies- Students will continue to explore the resistance, colonization, and European expansion from the 1500's to the 1750's. Students will dig into what caused some people to deny freedoms to others and then lead into how slavery shaped Maryland as a colony.

- 4th Grade Team

5th Grade

Get ready for an exciting journey as your 5th grader dives into Unit 4: The Adventures of Don Quixote!

This unit is based on Miguel de Cervantes' timeless classic. Through this adaptation, students will explore themes of imagination, idealism, and reality as they follow the misadventures of the lovable, yet delusional, knight-errant, Don Quixote, and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza.

Key Learning Highlights

Literary Exploration: Students will analyze and discuss how Don Quixote’s idealistic view of the world clashes with the reality he encounters. They'll learn about classic literary elements like protagonist, antagonist, setting, and plot structure.

Vocabulary Development: The unit introduces rich, domain-specific vocabulary related to knighthood, medieval times, and literary concepts, enhancing students' comprehension and expression.

Figurative Language: We will study concepts like metaphors and similes as they appear in the text, helping students understand deeper meaning and author's craft.

Critical Thinking & Discussion: Your child will engage in lively discussions about the characters' motivations and the difference between appearance and reality, encouraging them to form and support their own opinions.

Math- Students are working on multiplying whole numbers and decimals as well as decimals with decimals. Students are working on estimating, using distributive property and multiplying by multiples of 10,100, and 1,000.

Science- Students will continue to understand how our sky. Students will explore how days and night as well as weather is impacted by our daily rotation. Students will look more into stars in the sky as well as constellations and why we can only see certain stars.

Social Studies-Students are exploring the challenges of a new and expanding nation. Students will begin to explore the conflict leading to the Civil War.

- 5th Grade Team

ELD

Hello Families,

It was so nice to meet many of you during our parent teacher conferences on November 24 and 25. If you were not able to come during this time and would like to have a meeting, please reach out to one of us and we will make sure to schedule an appointment that works for you.

This month we will focus on preparing students for the WIDA ACCESS. The ACCESS is a test that we use to assess students’ growth in English Language Development. Students will be assessed on their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English. We will prepare students by giving them questions similar to the ACCESS.

The domain that is the most difficult for our English speakers is the reading domain because students struggle with multiple choice questions. Please continue to support your students by having them practice their reading daily on the Amplify Hub located on Classlink. On this website, students have access to books they are reading in class.

The ELD Team

Ms. Brynita Lacey

Mrs. Laura Dembeck

Ms. Vanessa Gonzalez

Ms. Karyli Cedillos

Title I

"Please be sure if you have not done so already to fill out our lunch forms for the 25-26 school year! Even if your child does not buy lunch, or you do not plan on having your child buy lunch, this is extremely important and helpful for our school. When the lunch forms are filled out, we are able to keep our Title 1 funding and get amazing resources and host events for our school such as Math and Literacy night, extra staff members to support students learning, and materials to help students learn hands on. Please reach out with any questions to Laura Roussey, our Title 1 Math Resource Teacher! Please use this link to fill out your form today: https://www.aacps.org/page/apply-for-free-or-reduced-price-meals"

CSI

Our school has been designated as a Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) School by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), based on schoolwide performance and other criteria. In partnership with MSDE, Anne Arundel County Public Schools has provided a dedicated team to address the unique needs of CSI schools. This team works to support students and teachers through targeted interventions, data-driven individualized plans, professional development for teachers, and family and community engagement initiatives.

These efforts aim to create a supportive and effective learning environment that accelerates student achievement and enhances overall school performance. If you have questions about the resources and supports available at our school, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can ensure the success of every student.

Counselor

What does a School Counselor DO?

I work alongside teachers and parents to help students develop

socially and emotionally, and to help remove any barriers to learning!

I Provide:

•Classroom lessons teaching social skills, how to take care of strong feelings, study skills, etc.

•Small group counseling

•Short-term individual counseling

•Consultation with parents and teachers

•Parent workshops

•Community resource referrals (including longer term therapy services)

•Schoolwide programming (Kindness Week, Harvest for the Hungry etc.)

Hello Brooklyn Park Families! We will be hosting Season's Readings on December 10th from 5:30-7:00pm. We would love for you to attend our literacy event where you will learn some great literacy strategies to use with your child. Each family will get some literacy activities to use at home too! The Book Fair will also be open that evening for families to shop. More information will be coming soon so you can RSVP to this fun holiday event! Hope to see you there!

Hello Music Families!

Be sure you have the WINTER CONCERT DATE in your calendars: Wednesday, December 17th at the Chesapeake Arts Center. The concert will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. with an arrival time of 5:20 p.m. All Chorus, Band, and Strings students are expected to attend. Please reach out to Mrs. Israel or Mr. Henning with questions.

Thank you!

Music Department

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It's time for the SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR!

The Book Fair opens on Monday December 8 and ends on Friday December 12 at 2:30 pm. Your child will have an opportunity to "browse" and/or buy during their Media Center Cultural Arts time. They can write down which books they would like and the prices. The prices will be rounded up so no one has to deal with change. Taxes are NOT included in the price tag so remember to add 6% tax to your total.

We will have an "Evening Book Fair" on Wednesday December 10 between 5-6 pm! December 10 is also Literacy Night so we encourage you to bring your family to the Book Fair when we open up at 5 pm and then go enjoy pizza at 5:30 for the Literacy Night kickoff!

Students may use cash to make purchases. Credit Cards will not be accepted from any student.

Adults may come in and purchase during the school day or visit on Literacy Night. Cash and Credit Cards will be accepted from an adult to purchase books.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Book Fair!

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The second quarter brings students exciting new projects in S.T.E.M.

Pre-K: Marine Models ~ students learn about a variety of ocean animals and practice building models of them

Kindergarten: Magnet Mazes ~ students learn about magnets and design a maze that they can operate with a magnet

1st Grade: Kid Robot ~ students use measurement to create a life-sized robot of themselves

2nd: Illuminart ~ students learn about circuits and design a picture that incorporates light to be painted on a canvas

3rd: Fantastic Contraption ~ students learn about simple machines and build a Rube Goldberg inspired machine

4th: Spin Masters ~ students learn about laws of physics and design a spinning top to outlast an opponent in a spin off

5th: Operation ~ students learn about circuits and design a board game inspired by the classic operation game that will buzz and light up when the tweezers touch the metal sides

Congratulations to the following students, whose work has been selected for exhibit in the Winter Wonderland show!

1st Grade: Javier Cano Morgan

Mixed Media

2nd Grade: Camyla Garcia Gregorio

Acrylic on Paper

4th Grade: Kinsley Newton

Snow Laden Pine Branch

Acrylic on Paper

Winter Lantern

Acrylic on Paper

Congratulations, students!

The PTA would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who joined us at our Bubba’s Dine and Donate event and Donuts with Grown-Ups. We truly appreciate your support and hope you had a wonderful time!

We’re excited to keep the fun going and hope to see everyone at Donuts with Santa on December 6th from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. Bring your holiday cheer—and your sweet tooth! Please note that this is a family event and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring the whole family and join us for a festive morning of holiday fun!

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Enjoy:

🎅Visits and photos with Santa

🎨Holiday crafts for all ages

📖Story Time

🎁Santa Shop — shop with your pesos!

🍪Cookie decorating and more!

💲Cost: $10 per family — includes all activities, except for Santa's Shop. Students may use Pesos or pay cash, nothing over $5!

📅Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 10am - 12pm

📍Brooklyn Park Elementary School Cafeteria

Come make magical memories with Santa and kick off the holiday season in the sweetest way!

Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

https://forms.gle/RpmXyGVtJioaU1mU9

If you’d like to pay in advance, you may do so via PayPal (@BPESPTA) or Venmo (@bpespta). If you have any questions, please reach out to bpes_pta@yahoo.com.

The PTA would like to wish all our families a happy and safe holiday season! ❄️✨

Hello Parents and Friends,

I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve as your Community Schools Program Manager. The Community Schools strategy for the 2025-2026 school year has been to build on and expand the existing programs at BPES. According to your survey responses from last year, many of you wanted BPES to sponsor more family events. An important directive of the Community Schools grant is to be responsive to the needs of our parents. Therefore, Community Schools has played a role in funding: Grand friends Day, Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Campus Conversations, Title I Math Night, Landscaping Day and several other events. In the month of December, Community Schools will continue to support school sponsored events including Literacy Night and the Winter Concert.

Beginning in the month of January, Community Schools would like to begin a series on Financial Literacy. This series would be 3-4 weeks covering topics such as a Vision Board for Goals, Budgeting, and Savings. There will also be an opportunity to connect with Career Counselors from Anne Arundel Workforce Development. Community Schools is planning a Wellness Fair during the month of February as well as several other family activities for the spring. We are looking forward to your contributions and participation.

Finally, as we’re always trying to improve and update the Community Schools Program, please feel free to reach out with your suggestions. I can be contacted at:

krandolph@aacps.org

Thank you,

Kevin Randolph

Here is a website for anyone in need of some community resources: www.aacps.org/community

Change of Clothes!

We kindly ask that all students in PreK through 5th grade keep an extra change of clothes at school. Spills, playground accidents, and unexpected mishaps can happen at any age, and having a clean set of clothing on hand helps your child feel comfortable and ready to continue learning without interruption. Please include a shirt, pants, underwear, and socks in a labeled bag, and be sure to update the clothing as the seasons change and your child grows. Thank you for your support in helping us keep students comfortable throughout the school day!

Leading by Feeding

We are excited to announce that this month’s Leading by Feeding Food Giveaway will take place on Thursday, October 9th, beginning at 4:00 PM in the back parking lot. Families are invited to come and receive free food items to help support their household needs. This monthly event is part of our commitment to serving and caring for our community, and we welcome everyone to join us. Supplies are limited, so we encourage you to arrive early.

Background Checks for Volunteers at Brooklyn Park Elementary School

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is committed to providing safe and secure learning environments for all students and employees. Successful completion of a background check is required before any person has access to students, either on or off school property. The Office of Investigations has continued to work closely with the Office of School Security to review AACPS protocols for conducting background checks.

Background investigations are divided into two categories: fingerprint-supported background checks and commercial background checks. Once a fingerprint-supported background check is performed, applicants no longer need to submit an electronic background check. Anyone applying to be a chaperone or volunteer must be at least 18 years of age.

Fingerprint-supported background checks must be scheduled through the Fingerprinting Office at 410-222-5045. The Fingerprinting Office is located at the AACPS Central Office on Riva Road and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, during the school year. The cost of fingerprinting is $63.00 and it includes the commercial background check. Fingerprint-supported background checks for chaperones should be completed at least 3 weeks prior to the scheduled field trip.

Each applicant requiring a fingerprint-supported background check is provided with a pink Fingerprint Verification Card. This card should be kept with the applicant while on school grounds and should be displayed to an administrator upon request. Each school should keep a running list of chaperones and volunteers that have been fingerprinted.

All questions regarding this process, or to confirm the results of a fingerprint-supported background check should be directed to the Office of Investigations at 410-222-5287.

Commercial Background Check

All chaperones and volunteers without one-on-one unsupervised or unrestricted access to students must complete the online request for a commercial background check. This group is inclusive of PTA and PTO officers, CAC officers, Booster Club officers, and chaperones or volunteers who work with children in the presence of an approved AACPS representative (e.g. daytime field trip to the zoo). These background checks are at no cost to the applicant and are valid for 2 years. All applications should be submitted electronically at least 3 weeks prior to the intended school event.

*Persons without personal computer access may access this process on a school computer or use computers in a public library.

https://onboard.screenid.net/gen/inquiries/

Last year we introduced our Appreciation Station Snack Cart to our staff! The cart will be filled every Wednesday full of sweet and salty snacks and drinks to show our BPES staff just how much we appreciate them. This school year we are looking for families to sponsor a week by either purchasing snacks or making a $40 donation so the snacks can be purchased. We ask that donations are dropped off to the school by Monday of the sponsored week. Please consider signing up below! Thank you for helping our staff know how much we appreciate them!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4BABAA2CA0FB6-appreciation

Five Star Parent

1. Builds a positive relationship with all staff members.

2. Dedicated to the BPES community.

3. Builds a partnership with their child's teacher. This partnership is based on trust, communication, and student growth.

4. Dedicated to preventing chronic absenteeism and chronic tardiness.

5. Respects and honors our community of diverse learners.

Emergency card verification emails have been sent. Please make sure you check and update your emergency contact information. The links are only active for 10 days. If you need assistance, please contact the main office at 410 222 6590.

Doors open at 7:40.

Students are dismissed at 2:25.

Late arrival/Early Dismissal

If your child arrives at school after 8:00, they are considered late. Please make sure they are at school prior to this time. Students need to be in their classrooms by 8:00 in order to be marked on time. If your child is late to school, or is getting picked up early, an adult MUST come into the building to sign them in or out.

Early dismissals must take place before 2:00 pm. The office is busy after 2:00, preparing for dismissal procedures, and will not be able to call any kids for dismissal after that time.

Below is the link for Before/After Care for families who need childcare.

School start times:

The doors will open at 7:40am for breakfast and community building. Instruction will begin at 8:00am. It is EXTREMELY important that all kids arrive on time ready to learn!

Walkers

Walkers will be dismissed at 2:25

Bus-Riders

To access BPES bus schedules, please click HERE

Car-Riders

We will dismiss car riders car by car. Please have your child's name on the hang tag so we can quickly call them to your car. Please do not park on 13th Ave during dismissal or arrival. It can make it challenging for people to enter and leave the lot.

Arrival

When students arrive they will pick up their breakfast and report to their homeroom. Teachers will greet students as they arrive.

Dismissal

At dismissal, walkers will be released. Following the release of walkers, car riders will be escorted to the cafeteria. Bus riders will be called as buses arrive.

Visitors

We will be planning several events this year where we will be inviting parents into the building. Unfortunately, we will not be able to allow parents to have lunch with their children in the cafeteria.

Student Birthday Celebrations

• Each student will receive a Birthday pencil and be acknowledged by the whole school on the morning announcements.
• We will celebrate all students' birthdays each month.
• It is very important to understand that food cannot be shared to celebrate. Please do not bring food to share with the class for your child's birthday. We have students with allergies and food sensitive health conditions.

Families can pay for their student’s meals online by going to www.mypaymentsplus.com.

At schools this year, breakfast will be free, and lunches will cost $2.75 for full price students.

Students will need to log in with their student ID in order to get their lunch. Please work with your student at home to help them memorize their ID.

Apply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals: Online Meal Benefit Application (MBA) (English and Spanish) - Link to online MBA – www.aacps.org/mealapplication. Applications must be filled out each school year, even if you qualified the previous year.