As we roll into November, a month all of gratitude, we wanted to give a huge shout-out to all of you. Your dedication and passion for teaching is truly inspiring.
This season is a great reminder to be thankful for the little moments and the big wins. Your hard work and positive energy make a world of difference in our students' lives.
Let's keep spreading positivity and supporting each other! Thank you for everything you do!
Last month we sent you on a quest to find the 🎃 throughout the newsetter. Thank you to those who participated - you will each receive a gift card in basketmail. Check out the video to the right to see who the lucky winner of the big prize is for October! Don't miss out on the next opportunity to win something just by reading all the great news we have to offer in this one stop shop newsletter each month!
A Message from Andrew Nash, Washington Capitals
As hockey season is officially underway, we would like to once again extend a special exclusive offer to our Hockey School teachers and administrators.
This ticket price is offered specifically for teachers and administrators as a thank you for all of your hard work.
The links below are to purchase tickets for select games in the next couple months.
November 6th Caps vs. Predators
SAVE THE DATE
SHAPE AMERICA Convention
April 1st - 5th, 2025
Interested in a Scholarship???
Click Here to apply for "First Come, First Serve" Scholarship to cover your registration to one of the conferences above.
Click here for more information about the National SHAPE Convention held in Baltimore this year!
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!
Higher Institutions of Education Partner Updates
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...
Kevin Kylus, Arundel High School - "Thank you for sharing spaces with me during Fitness for Life and being the most helpful and supportive Team Teacher!" (Jenny Madden)
Nick Klug, Central Office - "Huge thank you to Nick for coming to visit Arundel and always supporting our staff, even through our crazy thoughts and ideas!" (Jenny Madden)
Keith Tremel, Nantucket ES/APE Support - "Keith comes out to assist my classes with students with disabilities. He has help create a modified warm-up for my students and have provided numerous ideas to try and use during class. Has been a huge help at OMMN this year!" (Colin Saylor)
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!
Yoga Mats (cart included) QTY: 60
Red floor barriers (for bowling/floor hockey) QTY: 8
12 inch scooters QTY: 13
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