Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD AACPS News Digest, 12 Jun 2018

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Hello, welcome to the Anne Arundel County Public Schools Digest bringing you news about the people and programs of Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Here’s an end-of-school year roundup with plenty examples of AACPSAwesome!

Thirty high school seniors from several county high schools – public and private – were recently recognized for their hard work through the highly-regarded Scholarships for Scholars program. Giving away more than $100,000 in scholarships this year, the program recently honored the students for their excellence, diligence, and commitment to their studies and the community. Of course, such support from the program is much appreciated by the students.

With fanfare and flare, nearly 50 educators were celebrated at the 32nd annual Excellence in Education awards dinner. (SOT – Burdon) While the event culminates in the naming of the public and independent schools teacher of the year, it is also an exciting time for hundreds of educators and community members to come together to commemorate and reflect on the important work that they do every day. This year’s public school Teacher of the Year honor was bestowed upon Monarch Global Academy’s Heather Carnaghan who is elated to represent her colleagues. Lauren Rimando of Annapolis Area Christian School was humbled to receive the Independent School Teacher of the Year. The evening of celebration is annually presented by AACPS and the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce and also recognizes top business partners. Carnaghan will now represent county public school teachers as the school system’s nominee for Maryland Teacher of the Year to be announced this fall.

Winning the Crystal Apple Award for her tireless dedication to the schools in North County, Michelle Fowler was one of many shining stars celebrated at this year’s Volunteer Recognition Tea, hosted by the Office of School and Family Partnerships. The Tea annually honors the tens of thousands of volunteers who commit hundreds of thousands of hours to do the intangible things that keep our schools running and students achieving.

Madison Strempek of Crofton Middle School was recently recognized for her own volunteerism. Madison was recently named the national winner of the Prudential Spirit of Community Award which comes with a gold medallion, crystal trophy for her school, a $5,000 personal award, and a $5,000 grant to give to a non-profit of her choice. In a surprise presentation at her school, Madison showed another act of selflessness by giving the grant to her school.

In a unique event that county STEM students will likely never forget, two astronauts aboard the International Space Station spoke to the students through a live link event with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). For about 20 minutes, astronauts Ricky Arnold (from Arnold, MD) and Drew Feustel answered questions from the student audience comprised of all of the county’s STEM magnet middle and high school students. Other special guests included Arnold’s parents who provided added a nice personal perspective to the event. The live link experience was a part of a full day of activities focused on the theme, “NASA has something for everyone.”

Glen Burnie High School’s mural club recently unveiled the largest mural among the school’s many impressive artworks. After much collaboration with the school’s English department, a 95-foot mural depicting some of the world’s most inspirational and intriguing authors and poets and images of their literary ideas, the mural is an amazing three and a half month feat.

First-year teachers from the 2017-2018 school year recently gathered to reflect on their rookie years. Part of the school system’s Right Start Teacher Support Program, the reflection is also a celebration of educators and their very important commitment to students.

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[Narrator], this is aacps digest, with maneka monk.

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Hello. welcome to the anne arundel county public schools, digest,, bringing you news about the people and programs of anne arundel county public schools.. Here's an end of school year round up with plenty of examples of aacps awesome.

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30 high school seniors from several county high schools,.

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Both public and private, were recently recognized for their hard work through the highly regarded scholarships for scholars. Program.

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We've had, oh gosh,, over 400 applications,.

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And were able to award 30 scholarships in a variety of categories, and we,.

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Gosh, the board of trustees,, comprised of about 22, wonderful, maryland, citizens,.

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Have reviewed amazing applications and took a lot of time and finally were able.

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To select these 30 wonderful, recipients.

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[Maneka], giving away more than $100,000 in scholarships this year, the program recently honored the students for their excellence,, diligence, and commitment to their studies and the community..

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It just recognizes all the hard work of our students,.

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And it's just a celebration of everything they do.

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I love that this is sponsored by the former teachers.

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I love that there are awards for all different areas,, especially for children, students that want to go into education.. So I think this is fabulous.

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Scholarships for scholars is one of the greatest events we have each year..

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We look forward to this as board of education members, because it's about celebrating our students. it's about celebrating their accomplishments, and their successes, and each year they continue to raise the bar higher, and for me,. That's what aacps.

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And many of our other schools are all about.

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[Maneka] of course, that support from the program is much appreciated by the students.

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The scholarship I'm winning is $6,000 and it goes to my tuition at tufts university,, and it really helps out just because,.

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You know, college tuition is so expensive and it's really nice for me to be able to contribute something. Because I know my parents are working really hard to be able to pay for my tuition.

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With fanfare and flare,, nearly 50 educators were celebrated at the 32nd annual excellence in education awards. Dinner.

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We recognize that the work that you do with our young people every year, shapes, develops,.

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And prepares the future workforce and leaders of tomorrow.

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And educated and informed citizenry is critical.

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To our quality of life here in anne arundel, county,.

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The strength of our economy, and the welfare of our communities, and our country.

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It is the essence of our democracy.

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[Maneka], while the event culminates in the naming of the public and independent schools' teachers of the year,.

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It is also an exciting time for hundreds of educators.

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And community members to come together to commiserate.

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And reflect on the important work that they do, everyday.

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Those precious relationships that our teachers develop.

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With their students and their families,, we create an environment where students feel safe.

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To be themselves and engage fully in their learning.

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That's the foundation of our new strategic plan.

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Relationships, rigor, and readiness.

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It starts,, ladies and gentlemen,, with all of us in this room.

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The teachers and business partners we are honoring.

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This evening have developed relationships with our students.

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That will put them on a path to success.

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[Maneka], this year's public school teacher of the year honor was bestowed upon monarch global academy's, heather carnaghan,, who is elated to represent her colleagues.

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I'm excited about this year, and I know what this award brings with it..

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I think it'll be exciting to have the platform to talk about you, know,, where we can go as a county.

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And what we can do as educators to really promote that our students.?

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I would really like to push the idea that kindness.

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And learning to be a good human being should come first,.

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And that when we model that for our students,, when we teach them how to be that,, they can do anything else.. Everything else would kind of fall into place..

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[Maneka] lauren rimando, of annapolis area christian school,, was humbled to receive the independent school teacher of the year.

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This award means so much to me.

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it's an honor to be able to represent my school and those who have taught me and guided me to this point,, and it is just so special to be able to celebrate what I love and what I enjoy doing. Each day.

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The evening of celebration is annually presented by aacps and the annapolis and anne arundel county chamber of commerce, and also recognizes top business partners.

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Carnaghan will now represent county public school teachers as the school system's nominee for maryland teacher of the year to be announced. This fall.

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Winning the crystal apple award for her tireless dedication to the schools in north county,.

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Michelle faller was one of many shining stars celebrated at this year's volunteer recognition, tea,.

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Hosted by the office of school and family partnerships.

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Today is a time to celebrate all the people who give so much to our schools.

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As we go through all the names and lists,, there will always be that one volunteer who really stands: out., that individual becomes our volunteer of the year.

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Volunteerism is a powerful practice, one that has become a prized and essential part of anne arundel county public schools' community., our district and school leaders, faculty and staff.

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Can all attest that the dynamic opportunities.

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We aim to offer our students could never be fully realized.

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Without the commitment and partnership of volunteers.

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Who want our students to excel just as much as we do.

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Our volunteer of the year is the embodiment of this selflessness and dedication..

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A true representative of the power of volunteerism.

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That helps propel our students and schools toward greatness each day.

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[Maneka], the tea annually honors the tens of thousands of volunteers who commit hundreds of thousands of hours.

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To the intangible things that keep our schools running and students achieving.

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You are an important part of the effort to provide an engaging and supportive environment.

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That our students need to reach their potential.

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Our strategic plan can be summed up in three words, relationships,, rigor, and readiness.

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We can and do make a difference each day.

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Because we work so hard to help our students succeed.

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That work is predicated first and foremost on relationships.

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Those in our classrooms and in our communities,, we can't have rigor and readiness.

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If we first don't have relationships.

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You play a critical role in those relationships, and I know that you are just a small portion of the more than 17,000 volunteers who worked.

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In our schools, this year.

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[Maneka] madison strempek of crofton middle school was recently recognized for her own volunteerism.

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Three years ago, my dad went to prison, and my mom and I looked for resources to help me, and there was absolutely nothing,.

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So I decided on my own to write my book, and my mom was like okay,, so I wrote and published my book,.

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Everyone makes mistakes, to help every kid in my situation know that they're not alone..

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I didn't even think that it would just go this far..

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I just thought I was just some kid who wrote a book..

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I never just thought that I could get my story out this far.

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I've gone to speak at the white house,.

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Spoken in new zealand., my books were in over 30 countries.. I was a 2018 children's peace prize nominee,.

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And I was still just like wow.

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[Maneka] madison was recently named a national winner of the prudential spirit of community award,, which comes with a gold medallion, crystal trophy for her school,, a $5,000 personal award,.

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And a $5,000 grant to give to a non-profit of her choice.

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Prudential cares deeply about,, you know,.

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Our country, our world, we're in today, and recognizes that the youth are the ones that are gonna, make changes positively for the world.

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So,, this has been something really really important to prudential for the past 23 years., really making sure that we're honoring and appreciating the forefront young individuals who are outstanding and doing outstanding things in their local communities.

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[Maneka] in the surprise, presentation at her school, madison showed another act of selflessness by giving the grant to her school.

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I was totally surprised, and at the same time,, I'm so excited that I cannot wait to sit down with madison and my kids to figure out.

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How do we wanna make a difference?? Now we have some resources, 'cause, like I said, the kids,. They have the ideas,, they have the heart,, they have the passion,, but sometimes not the resources,.

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So now we have the perfect formula, and I'm like,. Let's get it done. in a unique event that county stem students will.

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Likely never forget, two astronauts aboard the international space station.

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Spoke to the students through a live link event, with the national aeronautics and space administration,.

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It was definitely a once in a lifetime moment., I'm still kind of in shock. Thinking about it.

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of this year, we're like a group of 25 kids.

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In the entire world that get to do this,.

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To my knowledge,, so it was really really cool..

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I was really happy. I got to do it.

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[Maneka] for about 20 minutes, astronauts, ricky arnold from arnold, maryland, and drew feustel answered questions from the student audience comprised of all of the county's stem magnet middle and high school students..

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Other special guests included arnold's parents,, who provided and added a nice personal perspective to the event.

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Not a whole lot of people have that job,, so he's,, and the big thing I think, is the fact that he enjoys what he's doing.. He really does, and he enjoys interacting..

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I'm really glad they're doing the program with the schools.

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'cause rick really does enjoy teaching..

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He enjoys communicating with the kids.

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The live link experience was a part of a full day of activities focused on the theme. Nasa has something for everyone.

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glen burnie high school's mural club recently unveiled the largest mural among the school's many impressive artworks.

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The idea is for each individual author,.

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It came from many different people., mostly me,, nick, and maccredie,, but there were many others that had a hand in the process.

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At first,, we weren't sure what it was going to be,.

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And it went through a couple different transitions.

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when we finally had the idea to really have the author's ideas explode from their head,.

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Everyone got excited about it, and it grew from having 10 authors and poets to 16.

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[Maneka] after much collaboration with the school's english department,, a 95 foot mural depicting some of the world's most inspirational and intriguing authors and poets, and images of their literary ideas,.

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The mural is an amazing 3 1/2 month, feat.

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We're really proud of the student work and just of the collaboration process.

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It's the largest mural here at glen burnie, high school,.

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And it's really inspiring to walk down these halls. Now.

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[Maneka] first year, teachers, from the 2017-2018 school year.

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Recently gathered to reflect on their rookie years.

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This first year has been incredible..

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I had the fortunate opportunity to teach at the high school I actually attended,, and so I had a lot of support, not only from my right start advisor,, but also from a lot of teachers that I had when I went to north county high school., so there's a very great environment for me to learn and grow. In my first year.

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We are celebrating them., we are encouraging them,, cheering them on, thanking them for all the hard work that they have done. This year. they started the year at new teacher orientation, a three day event,, and here they are.

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and they're, most important to our county in the way they influence our children..

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It's a long year. every school year, is.

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And so it's really nice to celebrate with all of our teachers,, but in particular, our new teachers..

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So today, we'll be celebrating with our first, second, and third year, teachers that are new to anne arundel county in those three years,, as well as our right start. Advisors.

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Those mentors that have been mentoring these folks over the last couple of years.

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[Maneka] part of the school system's right start teacher support program,.

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The reflection is also a celebration of educators and their very important commitment to our students..

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Thank you for watching anne arundel county public schools digest on aacps-tv.

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Hi,, I'm jeannie porter. anne arundel, county public schools, department of transportation is raising the level of awareness for the safety of your children as we transport them to and from school.

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When a school bus stops to load students, as a driver,, this is what you will see.

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At 150 feet,, the bus will activate hazard lights.

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At 100 feet,, the bus driver will activate the amber lights.

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They will start slowing down.

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at 10 feet before the bus stops,.

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They will turn on the red bus lights..

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Their stop sign will come out,.

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And students will begin to load.

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once all students are onboard safely,, the bus driver will turn off red lights and move forward.

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At this time, it is safe for the motorist to resume movement.

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[Teacher], I'm flying,, I'm flying,, I'm flying [narrator], the new kindergarten,, first, and second grade curriculum are designed to engage students in a variety of learning opportunities.

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That involve collaboration,, conversation, and creativity.

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One learning block that is devoted to movement and healthy minds and bodies supports a cooperative classroom and the feeling of connectiveness.

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in move, move, move,, healthy minds and bodies, activities, support oral language development and prepare the brain for new information..

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The use of repetition and movement offers an opportunity.

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To review content across various learning, blocks.

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The positive effects of physical activity on the young brain provides a focus and a readiness to learn.

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[Teacher] ready?.

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[Narrator] ask your child how move, move, move helped them learn today.