February is National Heart Month and we wanted to take a quick minute to tell you how much we love our AACPS HPED Family! Thank you for showing up and doing whatever it takes for your students! Thank you for all you do!!
Also, as a reminder, if you have not done so already, please take a moment to fill out the SY22-23 HPED Teacher Survey to help us gather information from you to help us understand your professional goals, offer leadership opportunities, wish list items and better support you in the new year!
Check out the Compiled List of Black History Month Resources for ideas to incorporate into your lessons this month.
Click HERE TO ACCESS THE BRIGHTSPACE TUESDAY TIPS
Don't forget about Brightspace Office Hours
Daytime- Monday-Friday 12-2:00pm
Evenings-Sunday-Thursday 6:00-8:00 pm
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to OIT staff via BrightspaceSupport@aacps.org should you have any questions or concerns. Don’t forget there are daily Brightspace virtual office hours M-F, 12-2pm.
Finally, as the cold weather returns and the potential for snow/ice increases in the months of January and February, please take your laptops home daily in case we need to move to virtual instruction due to inclement weather.
The Global Language Summer Program is looking for a P.E. teacher to join the team.
The Global Language Program offers Chinese, French, Italian, and Spanish to 4th-6th graders. (Don’t worry! You don’t have to speak any of those languages!) You would have 4, 45 rotations with the students to provide physical activity. We would love if some of the activities or games to pertain to the culture of the countries—ping pong, soccer, jai alai, bowling for (boule-French). The WL office can help you too. You will have time to plan during the day. This is a great team of teachers and a fast-paced program.
Logistics: Old Mill Middle North, July 17-27th (no Fridays); full day program; pay is $40/hour x 8 days plus planning and a pre-program planning (approximately $2800 or more!)
If you are interested please follow the directions to apply.
Click here: https://aacps.tedk12.com/hire/internalLogin.aspx
Login at the top of the page.
Job Posting: 2131582026
Scroll until you see “Temp Teacher-All Summer Programs”
If you have questions or would like more details, please email Julie Taylor, 443-988-8808. The World Language Office appreciates your consideration.
Upcoming Professional Development Offerings Outside of HPED
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...
Christina Manthos, Meade High School - I know that I can always depend on her. Work wife for life! ~ Lisa Campbell
Selena Nwude, Brooklyn Park Middle School - For outstanding leadership, teamwork and organization in teaching with double classes/duties. ~ Michael Taylor
Crofton High School & Chesapeake High School HPED Departments - Thank you to everyone for being a great host for the Fall Unified PE and Dance Showcases! ~ Deb Marcus, Amy Falls & Nicole Deming
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 of reply. Thanks!
ALL GONE THIS MONTH! (thanks for checking)
SHAPE Maryland February Newsletter
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