March 2026

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,

I can't believe we are already entering the month of March! The school year is flying by, and it's a great time to reflect on how much our students have grown and accomplished.

We're kicking off the month with Read Across America Week during the first week of March. We'll be celebrating with several spirit days that encourage a love of reading and showcase the diverse stories and authors that inspire our students. It's a perfect time to share a favorite book with your child and visit your local library together.

Throughout the entire month, we're honoring Women's History Month by highlighting the remarkable achievements and contributions of women throughout history. Our classrooms will be exploring inspiring stories and role models that have shaped our world.

Our 5th graders will also be taking MISA this month, which assesses their progress and understanding of scientific concepts. Please help your child prepare by ensuring they get plenty of rest and maintain a positive attitude about the assessment. We're proud of the hard work they've put in this year.

We're also excited to celebrate Unity Day, a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and embrace kindness and inclusion.

As we approach the end of the month, we will close out our grading window for Quarter 3 and on March 30th we will begin Spring Break! We hope your family enjoys some well-deserved rest and time together.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

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 in person on Friday, March 13th at 7:40am. Join us for breakfast and coffee and to learn more about the progress being made at BPES.

Please use this link to RSVP in advance. We look forward to working together to make this year one of connection, clarity, and shared success!

Tanya Montgomery, Ed.D.

Our 5th graders will be taking the MISA Science Assessment on March 10, 11, 12, and 13. This assessment gives students an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned throughout their elementary science experience.

To help your child do their very best, please ensure they arrive at school on time, well-rested, and ready to learn each day of testing. A good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and words of encouragement go a long way!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as our students shine and show their science skills!

BPES has some exciting activities planned to celebrate reading that week!

Here are the activities that will be taking place:

· Monday, 3/2: Dress up like your favorite book character!

· Tuesday, 3/3: Dress to Impress/Guest reader day! Wear your favorite outfit or something fancy and listen to guest readers throughout the day.

· Wednesday, 3/4: Color Wars: Wear your house colors! Which house will be the reading champion?

· Thursday, 3/5: Buddy Class Reading Day: Wear a shirt with your favorite cartoon character, superhero, or princess and read books with your buddy class!

· Friday, 3/6: Cozy Up With a Good Book: Wear PJs and bring your favorite book to read during DEAR time!

Families: If you are interested in being a guest reader on Tuesday, March 3rd, we would love to have you! You can sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/CPHx4YscE1xVKuCh9 and we will get you scheduled!

Please make sure all students have a change of clothes in their locker. We only have a small amount of extra clothes available for students. There is always a possibility of slipping in the mud, ripping your pants, or having an accident. Please try to have extra clothes in your students' lockers.

Thank you!

Parents be sure to join us on March 11th at 5:30 for a fun filled paint night and our Parent Input Meeting! First, we will meet to gather your input for our Title 1 program and where we would like to go with it next year. Then you will gain a ticket to Paint Night! We will have all the supplies you will need. This is a family friendly event, be sure to RSVP so we know how much to order. Please note, you can not join paint night unless you attend our Parent Input Meeting first. We will be sure to keep the information short so you have more time for painting with the family. Any questions please reach out to Laura Roussey, our Title 1 Math Resource Teacher. We hope to see you there!

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Pre-K 4

As we enter March, we will be learning about the letters and sounds of Uu, Kk, Cc, and Vv. In math, we will be focusing on patterns, subitizing and reviewing shapes. We will be finishing up our Pre-K Museum this month too! Please continue to check your child’s folder daily. Science Center Field trip permission slips have begun coming home! Thank you for your continued support!

- Pre-k Team

Kindergarten

AVID

Kindergarten is an AVID STARR! In AVID, Kindergarten continues to learn and practice organization of their materials in school! Our AVID students remain organized in their schoolwork to make learning a priority and successful! Our Kindergarteners also have continued to practice note-taking skills in all subject areas to develop an understanding of topics learned!

Skills & Knowledge

In CKLA Knowledge, we introduce students to the concept of Kings & Queens. Students will listen to fiction and non-fiction stories about Kings & Queens, and Royal Families. We will build their understanding of the responsibilities, lifestyle, and customs associated with royalty throughout history.

In Mid-March, we transition students into the study of Weather & Seasons. We will learn that different regions experience different weather patterns throughout the year. We will also learn that we can think about a year and the related weather patterns in terms of four seasons: winter, spring, summer, autumn. We will also discuss why knowing about the weather is important, and how weather affects our daily lives and activities.

In CKLA Skills, students will continue to build on their phonemic awareness of initial letter-sounds and consonant-clusters in the alphabet to build, read, and write various CVC (cat, box, pet, etc.), CCVC (stop, trip, plan, etc.), and CVCC (pest, welt, hand, etc.) words. In addition, students were introduced to their first decodable reader "Kit", which served as model to support oral listening, word tracking, and comprehension of a literacy text. During read-aloud, we've focused on new spellings, uppercase letters, punctuation, and book awareness.

In March, students will be introduced to initial sounds of diagraphs (ch, sh, th, qu, ng) to build, read, and write CCVC or CVCC words. In addition, students will continue to read emergent readers, such as "Kit" to focus on consonant clusters, digraphs, and tricky words. We will continue to practice initial letter sounds, letter names, consonant clusters, diagraphs, and tricky words to encourage independent reading.

Writing

In Writing, students will focus on oral and written communication to express ideas and thoughts! We will focus on our written communication through drawing detailed pictures and sequencing images from a story. We will be able to draw and write about characters, setting, and plot of a story.

In Mid-March, students will focus on using details to describe key concepts in informational texts about Seasons and Weather. We will create a Weather Diary to observe, record, and predict the weather. We will also use drawing to identify important characteristics of the seasons, and complete sequencing activities to illustrate and label the cycle of seasons.

Mathematics

In Reveal Math, we will learn how to count, read, and write Teen Numbers (11-19). We will also learn how to make and break apart Teen Numbers! We will continue to use 10-Frames and manipulatives to count, represent, and write teen numbers.

Mid-March, students will transition into identifying 3-Dimensional Shapes (Cube, Sphere, Cylinder, Cone) and explain where shapes are located. We will focus on the difference between a 2-Dimensional Shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle) and 3-Dimensional Shapes (cube, sphere, cylinder, cone).

Science & Social-Studies

In Science, students will explore their natural environment, caring for the trees and forests around us! Students will learn about nature in our environment, including air, land, and water, and that "nature" means something that comes from our earth.

In Social Studies, students will analyze life in the past by explaining how life today is similar and different than in the past using research and evidence. We will practice historical thinking skills by asking questions, making comparisons, using descriptive language, and supporting ideas with evidence.

- Kindergarten Team

1st Grade

Hello First Grade Families!

February has flown by and we are ready for March! We have been working hard in Skills! We are learning all about root words and adding suffixes. We also started looking at alternative spellings for sounds like /k/, /s/, /ng/, and more. Spelling words come home weekly, so please work on them at home!! Math is revving up with subtraction word problems and 2-digit addition using base ten blocks. Knowledge is taking us on an adventure to the center of the Earth as we explore Earth’s history. We might have some future geologists in our classes! Science and Social studies have us exploring light and sound and how they are made. First grade is working hard and learning more and more each day!

- 1st Grade Team

2nd Grade

Wow, we were definitely ready to take on iReady Reading and Math! We were so focused and extremely proud of the growth students have made! Math focus are strategies of justifying how important it is to know the value of coins and how to tell time. Our students are learning to determine the value of groups of coins or bills, use analog and digital clocks to tell and write time to the nearest five minutes and determine whether the time of an event is a.m. or p.m. We challenge you to add this content to your everyday routine.

Literacy focus: Knowledge In Domain 8, we will introduce students to the largest group of animals on Earth, insects. Students will learn the characteristics of insects, the life cycles of insects, how insects can be categorized as solitary or social, and how insects are viewed as both helpful and harmful. For example, students will learn how important insects are to the process of pollination and in the production of honey, some cosmetics, and even medicines. This domain will lay the foundation for review and further study of the life cycles, habitats, and classifications of insects and other animals. Our Skills curriculum focuses on spelling alternatives for vowel sounds. We will continue to review previously taught grammar skills, including capitalization and punctuation, use of apostrophes, and the identification of nouns, adjectives and verbs as parts of speech. Narrative writings will come from the short stories we’re reading.

There’s so much to accomplish in the next 2 quarters. We will get it done! As always, we want the best for our soon to be 3rd graders and will continue to push them to their best potential. Again, we thank you for your love and support.

- 2nd Grade Team

3rd Grade

Reading

The Reader for Unit 8, Native American Stories, consists of selections describing the historical events and culture of Native Americans. These selections are realistic fictional accounts with the purpose of conveying nonfiction information about several Native American cultures. Students will read how Native Americans spread through the continents, changing their ways of life as they did so. They will read about Native Americans who settled in the Greater Mississippi River areas as well as in the Southwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Arctic/Subarctic.

Spelling

During this unit’s spelling exercises, students will review words with /ə/ spelled ‘a’ and ‘e’ and those words with /ə/ spelled ‘al,’ ‘le,’ and ‘el,’ and /sh/ + /ə/ + /n/ spelled ‘tion.’ Challenge Words and Content Words continue.

Grammar

In the grammar section, students will be introduced to possessive nouns and pronouns, plural possessive nouns not ending in ‘s’ or ‘es,’ and will review singular and plural possessive nouns. Students will also learn the difference between the possessive pronoun its and the contraction it’s.

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 learn the suffixes –ish, –ness, –able, and –ible.

Dictionary

Students will continue to practice their dictionary skills. In this unit, they will use a beginning dictionary to determine key words, review the function of entry words, and learn about homographs.

Mathematics

This month our Mathematicians will continue to focus on equivalent fractions. Then revisit the relationship between multiplication and division through word problems. We will continue focusing on fact fluency. Students should be fluent with the 0s, 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s facts. This month they will focus on the 3s and 4s. They should be able to recall these facts within 3-5 seconds. This is such an important skill. Please ensure they are practicing daily.

Science

Our scientists will continue to learn about animals and their needs in order to survive. We will focus on three reasons animals live in groups: to find food, protect themselves from predators and to cope with changes in their environment. Encourage your child to research different animals to discover the unique needs of each animal.

Social Studies

In Social Studies we have started a new unit called “Tools of History”. Students are exploring the tools historians use to make claims about past events. We will explore book excerpts, video clips, maps, and timeline as we dive into many historical events.

- 3rd Grade Team

4th Grade

Coming soon the 4th graders will be exploring the American Revolution Unit in CKLA.

In this unit, students will learn about the American Revolution and how the 13 colonies became an independent nation. The main focus is understanding how disagreements about government and fairness led colonists to seek independence from Great Britain.

Students will explore:

• The causes of the American Revolution
• Important events during the war
• Key historical figures
• The major ideas and values that shaped our nation

The unit includes 17 lessons and a final assessment. By the end of this unit, students will have a strong understanding of why the American Revolution happened and why it is such an important part of United States history.

Math- In math, students have wrapped up adding fraction with like denominators. Students will focus on adding and subtracting mixed numbers.

Science- Students will work in engineering teams to design, build, test, and revise a structure that can withstand the damaging effects of tsunami waves. Students will learn about the damage caused by tsunamis and some of the design solutions engineers have proposed. Students will then work in groups to design a blueprint for a tsunami proof house. They will optimize their design and then build a prototype. Students will test their prototype in a simulated tsunami wave in the classroom and then revise their design based on the test results. Emphasize that the engineering and design process is about collaboration and learning from the results of a fair test.

Social Studies- For the remainder of 3rd quarter, students will explore the topic of "did the Declaration of Independence Unite or Divide Americans?" Students will continue to explore what led to the Declaration of Independence and the start of the Revolutionary War.

- 4th Grade Team

5th Grade

William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Unit

This quarter, students will dive into William Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Written more than 400 years ago, this lively play introduces students to unforgettable characters, including mixed-up young lovers, playful fairies like Puck, hardworking “mechanicals,” and the fairy rulers Oberon and Titania.

Over the course of 15 engaging lessons, students will:

• Read both summaries and selected excerpts from the original Shakespearean text
• Practice close reading and vocabulary skills
• Participate in discussions using guiding comprehension questions
• Complete creative and analytical writing assignments
• Perform scenes through fun theater-based activities

This unit treats the play as both literature and a living performance. Students will act, speak, listen, write, and even direct short scenes. These activities help build reading comprehension, vocabulary, confidence in public speaking, and critical thinking skills.

Our curriculum partner, the Folger Shakespeare Library, has decades of experience helping elementary students successfully engage with Shakespeare. Their approach emphasizes making Shakespeare’s language accessible, interactive, and enjoyable for all learners.

By the end of the unit, students will:

• Understand the plot and major characters
• Gain tools for breaking down challenging texts
• Develop stronger reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
• Build confidence performing and analyzing literature

Most importantly, students will discover that Shakespeare can be fun, imaginative, and accessible — and that they are fully capable of understanding complex texts with the right tools and support.

Math- In math, students will continue working on adding and subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators. Starting in March, students will work on multiplying fractions.

Science- Students will explore physical and chemical changes as they continue to explore the different types of matter. Students will conduct experiments to understand how changes happen physically and chemically.

Social Studies- For the remainder of 3rd quarter, students will explore the topic of "do the benefits of post-Civil War industrialization outweigh the costs?" Students will research about an HBCU and present on their school of choice.

Field Trips:

March 18-19th 5th Grade ONLY Drown proof (Water Readiness)

May 18-19th 4th Grade ONLY Arlington Echo

Testing:

5th grade MISA testing March 10-13th

Fundraisers:

Double Good popcorn

Tattoo a teacher

Promotion:

June 10, 2026

Students are asked to arrive between 5:00-5:15. Program will begin at 5:30. Please send pictures of the student as a baby and a current picture to arichmond@aacps.org as soon as possible. You may also send pictures of students from their time in elementary school.

- 5th Grade Team

ELD

Hello Families,

With all the snow days, we are nearly done with WIDA ACCESS testing. All of K-3rd grade have completed testing, there are still a couple of 4th and 5th graders who need to complete testing.

This month we want to encourage students to read more at home. Reading helps develop vocabulary and supports students with learning about Science and Social Studies content.

Here are our favorite reading websites:

Available with Classlink:

Amplify

MackinVia

PebbleGo

Other Websites:

Get Epic (Epic.com - free to use)

ReadWorks

Tumble Books

Thank you for all the support you provide at home! Everything you do truly makes a difference.

The ELD Team

Ms. Karyli Cedillos

Mrs. Laura Dembeck

Ms. Vanessa Gonzalez

Ms. Brynita Lacey

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 Music Families!

The BPES instrumental and chorus department is already working on their Spring Concert music! 5th Grade families: There is a late application window open NOW for applying to the APEX Arts program at Brooklyn Park Middle School. If your child did not get accepted initially due to grades or a mishap on the audition, they can audition again! Mrs. Israel and Mr. Henning are both here to help your child prepare. Please let us know if your child would like to apply or re-audition.

Thank you!

Mr. Henning and Ms. Israel

1st through 3rd grade created the Fireworks, based on Mandala Dot Art Painting, using oil pastels and focused on symmetry. 4th and 5th grade created the city, based on Amsterdam houses, with sharpies, focusing on symmetry and texture.

The Art Department celebrates Youth Art Month with an Art in Our Schools Exhibit. Various artwork from local elementary schools will be on display at local libraries throughout the county.

Selected artwork from Brooklyn Park Elementary School is currently on display at the Brooklyn Park Library. The display runs from February 21 through March 23; the opening reception will be on March 5th, from 5-6:00 p.m. We invite you make plans to visit the library and view the artwork on display.

Students are nearing the end of their quarter 3 projects.

Pre-K is practicing the learning habits needed to be successful in school.

Kindergarten is learning about wind systems and are going to design their own wind powered

1st Grade is learning about how systems work while examining whirlygigs.

2nd Grade is learning about systems by investigating parts of a pinball machine and designing their own.

3rd Grade is designing a way to preserve shorelines and protect them from eroding.

4th Grade is learning about plant traits that help them survive in different environments.

5th Grade is learning about human impact on their local environment.

💙 From the PTA 💙

Thank you to everyone for attending the Virtual PTA Meeting on February 24th. We appreciate you taking the time to share ideas and volunteer for our future events. If you ever have any questions or would like to get involved, please reach out to the PTA—we’d love to hear from you!

This month we will have the following events:

February 26th - March 2nd Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

🎉🍿 POP! POP! It’s Fundraiser Time! 🍿🎉

Support a great cause and treat yourself to some delicious popcorn!

We're raising funds for our BPES Students and staff, and every bag of popcorn you buy helps us get one step closer to our goal. 🎯

🔥 Tons of mouthwatering flavors

📦 Easy online ordering & direct shipping

📅 Available: February 26, 2026 - March 2, 2026 @ 5:00pm

👉How to Participate:

Before the fundraiser begins:

1. Download the Double Good app (The app is available for free on iOS and Android).

2. Enter our event code MNBSGU in the app.

3. Create your Pop-Up Store.

4. Share with family and friends!

📣 Share with friends & family!

March 27th- No School Day Chuck E. Cheese Spirit Day All Day 10:am- 9:00pm

Be on the lookout for information about upcoming events:

April Chick Fil A Night

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

Spring Carnival/Dance

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.