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April Showers bring May Flowers :)
With longer days and warmer weather ahead, this is a perfect time to celebrate healthy habits, active learning, and creative movement. What are you doing this month to bring joy and motivation to the classroom? How are you staying active and healthy and taking care of yourself? Read through the contents of the newsletter below - I am sure you will find something to inspire you!
As always, we are here to support you - please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything!
Have a Happy APRIL!
Team Rockin' for Ronald for the Ronald McDonald House Charities Maryland Red Shoe Shuffle is growing every day!! This would be a great year to join us! Come walk or run with us on Sunday, April 19th as we race the 5K through the city on closed streets with people cheering you and entertaining you the entire way! Join our team withby clicking the link below❤🍟❤🍟❤🍟
https://runsignup.com/rockinforronald
(Can't make it and want to donate? Donate here: https://runsignup.com/rfr2026/
AACPS HPED "Shout Out"
AACPS HPED "Shout Out"
It is important to recognize the many wonderful things that are taking place in AACPS HPED every single day.
Please take a moment to nominate an amazing colleague to be featured in our "Shout Out" section each month!
This month's AACPS HPED "Shout Outs" go to...
Christine Safrit (Old Mill HS) - Christine has created an engaging and welcoming classroom! Mrs. Safrit connects the health content to real world applications and students feel comfortable participating in class. Christine is a valuable asset to the students of Old Mill High School! ~ Damian Ferragamo, Old Mill HS
Rachel Moore (Severn Run HS) - Mrs. Moore was a gracious host for week 2 of Dance Festivals! Her students were excellent ushers (clearly well prepared for the job)! Thank you Mrs. Moore! ~ Jessica Wolfe, Lindale MS
2025-26 HPED NBCT Teachers
Congratulations to the following HPED Teachers
who were honored with National Board Certification last month
Matthew Bugenhagen
Tracey Dieringer
Bridget Fitzpatrick
Christina Manthos
Rachel Morrissey
Jamie Renn
Isabella Stone
Jody Tiburzi
Lauren Tuozzo
Vinny Tuozzo
Upcoming Professional Development
UNIT 1 Hiring for School Year 2026-2027
It's that time of year where we see vacancies and program growth opportunities.
As a professional courtesy, please reach out to us if you are considering/interested in a change or there is discussion of program growth.
If you choose to participate in the voluntary transfer process, please be sure to visit HR navigator to apply for open positions. You should begin to regularly check the portal in March. Don’t rely on the notifications you set to alert you to vacancies that you might be interested in pursuing – I’ve been told they are not reliable.
Unit I positions for the 2026 - 2027 school year are advertised now on HR Navigator. As positions become available, they are posted for five (5) days. Interested applicants should go to the employee intranet and click on “Internal Vacancies” under Hot Links.
Important Dates
March 1- Voluntary Transfer process begins
April 15- Resignation deadline for Unit I 10-month employees in order to retain benefits through August
May 1- Non-tenured resignation deadline
July 1- Tenured resignation deadline
July 31- Voluntary Transfer process ends
If you are non-tenured and wish to be able to explore other transfer opportunities in AACPS, you must Request to Participate in Voluntary Transfer Process (Unit 1 Non-Tenured Employee).pdf and receive approval from HR before you can apply.
For more information, you may reference the Unit 1 Hiring Memo sent on 2/25/26..
Check out our AACPS Swag Store with our new logo! HPED has an online store open all year round with shirts, jackets, hats, backpacks, and more! Delivery or free pick up in Annapolis available.
Canvas Updates and Reminders
Don’t forget to self enroll in the HPED Community by clicking the link below:
Check out the Instructional Technology & LMS Guide Site for the most up to date information regarding Canvas!
Please see the below resources which have been created to
Need Equipment?
Need Equipment?
The following equipment is looking for a new home, If you wish to claim any of the items listed below, please contact Nick Klug (nklug@aacps.org). First come, first served, based on the timestamp on reply. Thanks!
Flexibility Assessment tool (single) QTY: 2
Aerobic Steps (green) QTY: 15
AACPS HPED now has an Instagram page and we would love to highlight the amazing work you do with your students. Please consider sending a video or photo with caption to Meg Bryant (mbryant@aacps.org) so that we can highlight the great work you do every day!
Social Media Shares and Reminders:
The Office of Communications has also asked everyone to not take pictures of students we know do not have permission to publicly post. You should not blur or place emojis over students' faces when we are not sure if they have permission. Unless you know for sure that a student’s family has given permission- do not post photos/videos. Front office staff at your school, most likely the principal’s secretary, can print a report for you of students who do not have permission to be posted on social media.
This year’s hashtags are #AACPSFamily & #BelongGrowSucceed.
Don't forget to follow us on X/Twitter @AACPSHPED and now Instagram @aacpshped
(please follow us!)
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