Family Link June & July 2024

Meals available at 32 Open Meal Sites and 19 Mobile Meal Sites throughout the county.

Visit aacps.org/summer for more information.

Feed your body:

• Breakfast (8-8:30am) and Lunch (11-11:30am) are served at 32 Open Meal Sites throughout the county. See the flyer below for locations and information.
• Meals are served at 19 Mobile Meal sites throughout the county. See the flyer below for locations and information.

Feed your mind:

• Every Thursday at Mobile Meal Sites, pick up a book when you pick up your meal! Books in English and Español are donated and distributed by AACPS Library Media Services and Anne Arundel County Public Library.

Elizabeth Heist, a music teacher at Lake Shore Elementary School for 11 years, was named the 2024 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

Heist has spent her entire AACPS career at Lake Shore and is the first teacher from the school to win the award. She is only the second teacher from the Chesapeake cluster to win it.

“I am blessed to have had so many champions throughout my life,” Heist told the crowd of more than 650 people gathered for the Excellence in Education awards event in May. “I wouldn’t have gotten to this point without each and every one of them.”

Do you have a rising senior? Summer is the time to start planning! Applying for financial aid for college is an important step in the college application process. Learn everything you need to know about the FAFSA, financial aid and scholarship opportunities for students applying to college.

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English Basic Skills (EBS) classes are designed for adults who are just beginning to study English. These classes address listening, speaking, reading and writing skills that are used for work and everyday life.

Learn how to get started at Anne Arundel Community College.

Find out about all the fun and educational events happening during Summer @ Your Library 2024!

This annual program promotes year-round learning by encouraging students to read as many books as they can and attend educational library events between June 1 and August 31. As part of the quest/challenge, participants may track their progress for the opportunity to win prizes.

With the theme “All Together Now,” this year's program also promotes kindness within our communities. AACPL is proud to partner with Kindness Grows Here to share stories from kids in our county who foster kindness and friendship every day.

As part of AACPL's commitment to help close the digital divide, through a grant provided by Anne Arundel County and the State of Maryland, they are participating in a free Chromebook giveaway for eligible Anne Arundel County residents.

To determine if you are eligible to receive a Chromebook, find a date to receive a Chromebook, and to register, visit the Connected Devices Chromebook Giveaway site.

Enjoy the warmer weather and take a look at what Recreation and Parks has to offer this summer. There is no better time to learn something new and no better place to do that than Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks. Summer registration is now open!

Summer Fun Centers

Looking for a fun way to spend the summer? Register for action-packed activities, sports, arts & crafts, field trips, and more. Field trip fees are included in the registration fee! Secure your spot today at www.aarecparks.org/summerfuncenter.

The Health Department has many programs, services, and resources to keep you and your family in good physical and mental health.

View all of their services to find programs for you and your family!

Is it safe to swim in that water? Anne Arundel County has more than 534 miles of linear coastline, and county residents and visitors enjoy the recreational use of our many waterways. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health takes samples from more than 80 County beaches where people swim or engage in activities that may result in ingestion of recreational water.

Check for Closings and Advisories and use the Beach Swim Guide before you jump in!

The federal McKinney-Vento Act ensures all children who live in any of the following situations have a right to enroll in school and receive transportation by request.

• in a shelter
• in a motel or campground due to lack of adequate accommodation
• in a car, park, abandoned building, or bus or train station
• doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship

If you believe your children may be eligible, contact your local school and ask to speak to the Pupil Personnel Worker. All school phone numbers and additional information can be found on the Homeless Students section of the AACPS website.

To make a referral as a community member, service provider, or as a self-referral, please complete the referral form.