December is a time to celebrate! We celebrate the seasons and the excitement of the upcoming break and the new year! We we would be remiss if we didn't also take the opportunity to celebrate YOU!!! It's been a challenging 21 months and it looks like we still have some obstacles ahead but each of you have tackled the challenges and hurdles with greatness. We thank you for your continued efforts and we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season. Please take time to enjoy your family, friends and yourself.
Thank you for all you do!
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Don't forget about Brightspace Office Hours
Daytime- Monday-Friday 12-2:00pm
Evenings-Sunday-Thursday 6:00-8:00 pm
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...
Colin Saylor, Old Mill Middle North - Mr. Saylor has been an outstanding addition to our department and continues to make a wonderful impression on our students and faculty. Keep up the good work Mr. Saylor! ~Coach Thomas
Sarah Degler, Arundel High School - Ms. Degler is constantly ready for any challenge given to her! She thinks outside the box and delivers exciting and authentic material to all of her classes. She is an inspiration to all. ~Jenny Madden
Katie Gardner, Marley Elementary - Shout out for diving head first into Cardio Drumming! You're awesome! ~Brittany Pastrana
Amy Cunningham, North Glen ES/Shady Side ES - Shout out for being an awesome coworker! My kiddos love seeing you on Fridays! ~Brittany Pastrana
We would also like to recognize Ross Chakrian of Oakwood Elementary for being recognized as December's Educator of the Month!
Congratulations Ross!!
Lesson Template for Formal Observations
We no longer have a PE lesson plan template with drop downs. The instructional observation plan changed; to ensure all teachers in all contents are using the same form we have been asked to direct teachers to the teaching and learning site to access the template.
YOU MUST BE IN INTERNET EXPLORER (the "e", not chrome to open and save the document.
The form is located on the intranet using the following path: Teaching and Learning Cycle> Prep for an observation> Instructional Observation Plan.
Please make sure you open the document and then “save as” the document to your computer before you start typing in it.
You can also try downloading the document through the Chrome web browser.
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!
Relay Batons
Physical Education Books
Wireless Mic Headset- Qty. 7
Standing Desk - Qty. 2
ISO - Table Tennis Table (in good condition)
ISO - metal 45 lbs weight room plates
New Vendor Contacts
If you are looking to place an order this year, please consider contacting one of our approved vendors who offer special discounted pricing.
US Games – Tyler Marshall – tmarshall@usgames.com
Gopher – Eric Tichy – erictichy@gophersport.com
Office Depot – Kristin Blevins – kristinblevins@officedepot.com
School Specialty/Sportime - Barbara Stewart - Barbara.Stewart@schoolspecialty.com
Al's Run - The Jingle Bell Year 2
Al's Run, The Jingle Bell Year 2 (Virtual), December 12-19, 2021. We invite you to spark hope once again this year by grabbing your JINGLE BELL SQUAD and participating in a another year FUNdraising with Al's Run -The Jingle Bell Year 2.
Event details and schedule
REGISTRATION: $25 (includes crab t-shirt)
December 12-19, 2020 (you pick the day to run/walk!)
You pick the 5k Course
Packet Pick-Up: Saturday, December 11 from 9 am-12noon: 254 West Haven Drive, Severna Park, Md. 21146.
Local T-shirt Packet Pick-Up will include a Chick-fil-A treat!
A Christmas Story The Musical
As a thank you for your hard work and dedication, you are invited to celebrate the holidays and the reopening of Broadway at the Hippodrome with this special offer for A Christmas Story The Musical.
All seats are $29 or $45 and the show plays Baltimore December 21st – 23rd.
To take advantage of this special discount – click the link below.
Tennis Instructor Needed
The Key School is looking for someone to run summer tennis camps this coming summer and reached out to see if anyone might be interested.
Please contact Jane Flanagan for more information.
jflanagan@keyschool.org
443-321-2575.