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Are you ready for March Madness?
Check out this month's newsletter for content updates, professional development opportunties and innovative strategies to try in your classroom. Let's make March a slam dunk for health, physical education, and dance!
Thank you to Southern High School, Ridgeway Elementary, Old Mill Middle North, Glendale Elementary, Glen Burnie High School and Benfield Elementary for participating in February's Video Challenge.
Watch the video to see who the winner is!
Feb Video Challenge
UNIT 1 Hiring for School Year 2025-2026
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 2025-2026 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 2/25/25.
Check out our new 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.
Happy Shopping!
What's New with SHAPE Maryland?
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What New with
MEDA?
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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...
Laura McIntosh (Crofton MS) - This is Mrs. McIntosh's first year teaching Health and she is doing a WONDERFUL job! She puts so much effort into her instruction and it does not go unnoticed! Great job!! We are so lucky to have you as our Health teacher at CMS! - Lauren Tuozzo (Lead Teacher - Crofton MS)
Noah Kiehle (Ridgeway ES) - Noah is a shoulder to lean on. If I ever need help with students or ideas he is always willing to help! I appreciate you and all the special things you do for your kids! - Jon DeSantos (Edgewater ES)
Melissa Bell (Broadneck HS) - Melissa Bell has been doing an excellent job leading Fitness for Life classes and creating engaging activities for her students even through it is out of her content of dance education. - Melissa Quigley (Dept Chair - Broadneck HS)
Justin Davis (Annapolis HS) - Justin has the ability to communicate with all students and motivate them to be great. Davis is a valuable member of the A-high team! - Brayden Carew (Annapolis HS)
Paige Petroziello and Michele Bickley (Crofton MS) - Paige joined CMS this year and she has been such a wonderful addition to our dance program. Together, Paige and Michele are such a great duo in collaborating and creating awesome dance lessons. We are luckly to have you at CMS! - Lauren Tuozzo (Lead Teacher - Crofton MS)
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!
Tennis racquets QTY: 15
Yoga Mats - we have lots! (new in boxes)
Let us know the quantity you would like to receive.
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 Haydee Traver (htraver@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 and tag us on X/Twitter @AACPSHPED and now Instagram @aacpshped
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