Family Link February 2023

Join us through Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ahv-zugu-rhw at 6:00pm

January 31, February 23, March 27, April 27, May 23

To request an interpreter for the virtual sessions, contact the Bilingual Facilitator at your child's school.

In-person sessions in Spanish, 6:00pm:

• February 16 - Park Elementary School
• March 22 - Brock Bridge Elementary School
• April 20 - Lothian Elementary School
• May 4 - Mills-Parole Elementary School

Enjoy learning about and celebrating Black Americans with local activities:

• Anne Arundel County Public Library has Black History events for all ages, including stories and crafts, performances, Q&A sessions, exhibits, and more!
• Black History 365, from Visit Annapolis, brings together a list of events, blogs, and organizations dedicated to African American History and Heritage. Plan to visit a museum or event with your family this month!
• Celebrate Black History in Maryland through the Maryland Office of Tourism. Visit tours and sites throughout Maryland to learn how Maryland has been shaped by Black Americans.
• Common Sense Media provides online resources celebrating Black Voices.

Visit aacps.org/listeninglearning for a compilation of feedback from the sessions, and a link to provide additional comment.

How can you participate in school activities?

• Volunteer during the school day in your students’ classrooms or in the school in general.

• Ask the teacher what you can do at home (cutting, preparing packets, etc.).

• Chaperone field trips.

• Volunteer for special events during school, in the evenings, or weekends.

• Be a guest reader.

• Send in needed supplies.

• Continue participating and volunteering in Middle and High School too!

Why is it important to participate?

• When your children see you participating in school, they see that their success is important to you.

• Research shows that students who have families who volunteer do better academically and behaviorally, and are more likely to finish school and continue their education.

• You get to spend more time with your child.

• You get to know the teachers and staff, developing relationships as partners in your child’s education.

• Volunteering is good for YOUR health!

Ask your teacher or call your school to see how you can volunteer.

Visit aacps.org/volunteer for more information on the steps you need to take to volunteer.

Thank you for your generous donations to make this past

Fall's Harvest for the Hungry: Kids Helping Kids Campaign a success!

Total Funds Raised - $75,722.35

Total Food Raised - 88,828 lbs

Total Combined (1 pound for every $1) - 164,550 lbs

All funds and food are donated to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank to help feed our local families.

Visit this online resource at Anne Arundel County Public Library for information on people throughout history, as well as the present.

Biography (Gale in Context) can help you learn about Black Americans this Black History Month, as well as many other historical and current popular figures from around the world.