Dine Around Town with the
21st Century Education Foundation! |
 Tickets are now available for our 21st Century Education Foundation (21st CEF) Dine Around Town event on Sunday, April 22! Network with other members of the business community while enjoying a progressive five-course meal at five Annapolis-area restaurants. All proceeds from the event will support K-12 students and teachers throughout Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
Click here to find more information and purchase your tickets online.
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| Then & Now: Wayne Shipley, Arundel High School, Class of 1962 |
 English teacher, actor, filmmaker, race car driver–Arundel High School graduate Wayne Shipley has spent his varied career pursuing his passions. But whether in front of a classroom or behind a camera, Wayne has shared his passion for literature and the arts to help his students find and follow their own visions for the future.
See Wayne’s story in our new episode of Then & Now: Alumni Success Stories, AACPS’ Telly-award winning show! Click here to watch now.
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| AACPS Community Comes Together to Discuss Opioid Crisis in Secret No More Book Clubs |
| From all appearances, Lisa Hillman’s life was rich and fulfilling, but when she discovers that her son has been using drugs, she is forced to confront everything she thought she knew about addiction. In her first-person account, Secret No More, local-parent Lisa Hillman shares her story of discovery, shame, denial, and finally acceptance and reminds us that addiction is not bound by race, socio-economics, or geography.
This month, over 80 AACPS educators, parents, and community members will come together to read and discuss Secret No More in face-to-face, online, and twitter book clubs. Together, participants will raise awareness about the opioid crisis and promote local resources to help students and families struggling with addiction right here in Anne Arundel County.
Book club participants will also be invited to an exclusive event to meet author Lisa Hillman and her son, Jacob, for a Q&A and panel discussion about the opioid crisis. For more information about Secret No More and the AACPS book clubs, go to www.aacps.org/bookclub.
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Business Partner Spotlight:
Anne Arundel County Public Library |
Anne Arundel County Public Libraries (AACPL) has been one of the school system’s closest partners for decades. With a wide range of informative and engaging programs to support children, parents, and community members, AACPL works to educate, enrich, and inspire the communities we serve. From early literacy programs, such as 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, to ongoing STEM programs, including the annual STEM festival, AACPL is continually developing creative ways to engage our students.
One of the most exciting recent partnerships between AACPL and AACPS is the Student Access to Improved Learning (SAIL) card program, which automatically provides every AACPS student with a public library account. Students can use their SAIL account to access hundreds of online resources, such as Rosetta Stone and BrainFuse, and to check out books, magazines, and DVDs without fines. In addition, the Educator’s Library cards allows AACPS teachers and media specialists check out up to 99 items for use in the classroom. With every new initiative, AACPL sets itself apart as a true community partner for AACPS. |
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A Day in Someone Else’s Shoes: Interactive Mental Health Festival
Saturday, April 14Arlington Echo 50th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, April 2121st CEF “Dine
Around Town”
Sunday, April 22
2018 Excellence in
Education Dinner
Wednesday, April 25
Anchors Aweigh
Spring Cruise
Wednesday, June 13
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7 – May 11
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Make a tax-deductible gift to the 21st Century Education Foundation and invest in the future of our AACPS students, families, and schools.
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 “My Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Lewis, takes time to help everyone with their needs… She is definitely a counselor making a difference. She is the best counselor that anyone could have. I’m so grateful for her help and guidance throughout my time in Rivera Beach Elementary.”
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Student interns add a fresh perspective to the workforce, increase productivity, and create a pipeline for future employees. Learn how your business can host an AACPS student internship.
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Use Amazon Smile when shopping online and Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to the 21st CEF.
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