Marley Elementary School The evidence is consistent, positive, and convincing: families have a major influence on their children’s achievement. When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more.” Anne T. Henderson, Karen L. Mapp January 2017 Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Plan Now With a Day of Service   Monday, January 16, 2017 Church on the Rock 649 Old Mill Rd, Millersville, MD 21108 Open to all ages. Participants 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult (one adult per 6 youth). Preregistration is required. www.aacvc.org/SpecialEvents Contact: 410-897-9207 or info@aacvc.org Co-Hosts: Anne Arundel County Volunteer Center and the Church on the Rock The AACPS 2017-2018 Calendar is different than in previous years. Especially Note: First Day for Students: September 5 Easter/Spring Break: March 29 – April 2 Last Day for Students: June 15      Healthy Family Tip of the Month      Volunteer of the Month December 2016 Amanda Jones Marley Elementary School For steadfastly supporting students and teachers with her boundless energy and compassion. To nominate an exceptional volunteer, complete the VOTM Nomination Form: AACPS School&Family or email ttudor@aacps.org       Visit AACPS Wellness and click on Anne Arundel County Health Department’s Raising Healthy Kids Resource Center for kid-tested dinners, budget-friendly meal planning and shopping and links to more resources such as: Fruits&Veggies More Matters: “30 Ways in 30 Days to Stretch Your Budget” TogetherCounts Meal Planning Tip: Homemade Soup is a healthy and tasty way to use vegetables. Make a big batch and freeze leftovers in small lunch-size containers. Recipe: “Better-for-You Brownies” (less fat and loads of Vitamin A) Ingredients: 1 packaged brownie mix; 1 15-once canned pumpkin puree. Instructions: Mix the pumpkin into the brownie mix and bake as directed. Enjoy warm, with a glass of milk!