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HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!!!
Thank you for bringing the energy, the creativity, and yes…all those extra steps (literally and figuratively!) every single day. You keep our students moving and motivated while creating classroom environments will every student feels like they can Belong, Grow and Succeed!
We are lucky to work alongside such a passionate, fun, and dedicated group of individuals. You make a difference every single day—and you bring a whole lot of joy while doing it.
We hope you enjoy this week and are being celebrated at the school level like you deserve to be!
💕#TEAMHPED
What are you doing to recognize National PE and Sport Week With just six short weeks left this school year, let's commit to #MOVEINMAY!
let's keep our momentum and finish strong while also celebrating all the great things we have accomplished this year!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!!!
We are in the preliminary stages of planning for our big August PD Day!
We would love to continue to provide the convention style format which allows you to choose sessions for your own personalized professional growth. To make this possible, we need to be able to offer a variety of sessions for participants to select from.
Please fill out the Presenter Information Survey by May 15th.
If you know someone that would be a good presenter or have an idea about a presentation you want to see, please email me so that we can follow up and recruit!
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...
Scott Merkel (Old Mill HS) - Mr. Merkel has done an outstanding job making the Fitness for Life curriculum relevant to students' everyday life. His engaging strategies make students feel connected to the school which supports our positive school culture.has created an engaging and welcoming classroom! ~ Damian Ferragamo, Old Mill HS
Upcoming Professional Development
The Annual Employee College & University Partnership Fair is tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6th! We’ll be at the Severn Run High School (address in my signature line) from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Come meet university representatives from about 20 different schools to discuss your higher education goals. You can register via this link. Even if you can only stop by for a few minutes, we’d love to see you!
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..
Adapted Physical Education Itinerant Position
We are excited to annouce a new position and job description has been created to better support our students who have APE on their IEPs. The Adapted Physical Edcuation Itinerant Teacher will have a caseload of students they are responsible for supporting. This person will work directly with schools, teachers and students and be heavily involved in the IEP process. Please be sure to check the new job description for addtional details. There are currently positions posted in SchoolSpring if you would like to explore more in more detail. Please check the internal vacancy site for more information.
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
Check out the OIT Digital Tools
Nick's Bad Joke of the Month!
May 2026.MOV
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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