🌱 Patch AM: How Monarch Academy’s principal rose to the top of AACPS

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In today's newsletter:

• How Monarch Academy’s principal rose to the top of AACPS
• Why police say shots were fired on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
• Where Glen Burnie residents can warm up when temperatures plunge

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 43 and low of 34 degrees.
• Tuesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 46, low: 38.
• Wednesday: Sun, then clouds, with a high of 50 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Monarch Academy's Kim Jakovics Named AACPS Principal Of The Year For 2025–26 (eyeonannapolis.net) — Monarch Academy Glen Burnie’s principal, Kim Jakovics, has been named AACPS Principal of the Year for 2025–26, spotlighting leadership rooted in equity and strong family relationships. She’ll represent the district in The Washington Post’s regional program and be honored at the Excellence in Education Awards in April 2026. Local families and staff praise her for giving every voice a place.
   

• Baltimore man arrested after shots fired in Glen Burnie confrontation (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A man from Baltimore was arrested after police say he fired two shots at another man during a daytime confrontation on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard in Glen Burnie, though no one was hit. Detectives quickly identified and arrested the suspect, who now faces attempted murder, assault, and weapons charges. Residents with information are urged to contact Anne Arundel County Police.
   

• How to get ready for winter in Maryland: Warming shelters, pet care and safety tips (thebanner.com) — Glen Burnie residents have designated warming options this winter, including the Pascal Senior Activity Center on Dorsey Road (until renovations) and the Glen Burnie library on Eastway. The guide also explains how to get emergency alerts, prepare homes, cars, and pets for cold weather, and find shelters across Anne Arundel County and nearby jurisdictions.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 22

• The Backyard’s Christmas Market
  The Backyard , 2616 Mountain Rd , Pasadena
  10:00 am
• Fabulous 50+ Players: Holiday Performance
  Elkridge 50+ Senior Center , 6540 Washington Blvd , Elkridge
  1:00 pm
• Monday Crafternoons for Tweens and Teens
  Baltimore County Public Library - Lansdowne Branch , 500 3rd Ave , Lansdowne
  2:30 pm
• Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
  Baltimore County Public Library - Lansdowne Branch , 500 3rd Ave , Lansdowne
  3:00 pm
• AMS Girls Basketball vs. Southwest
  Arbutus Middle Halethorpe, MD 21227
  4:00 pm
• AMS Boys Basketball vs. Southwest
  Arbutus Middle Halethorpe, MD 21227
  5:00 pm
• Talent Machine Presents "A Merry Mix-Up"
  Indian Creek School , 1130 Anne Chambers Way , Crownsville
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Family and Friends Story Time
  Baltimore County Public Library - Arbutus Branch , 855 Sulphur Spring Rd , Arbutus
  10:30 am
• Sit and Stitch
  Baltimore County Public Library - Lansdowne Branch , 500 3rd Ave , Lansdowne
  6:30 pm
• Board of Port Wardens virtual public meeting (PDF)
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  7:00 pm
• Port Wardens virtual public meeting (PDF)
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Glen Burnie PatchAM possible:

• Asphalt Paving Baltimore — ES Paving Construction — (410) 519-3667
  5-Star Concrete, Asphalt, Pavers & Fence Construction/Repair
• August Rose Health Center — (410) 412-7791
  Mental Health Counseling Services
• Ray's NY Pizza & Pasta Glen Burnie Maryland — (410) 553-4127
  Ray’s New York Pizza & Pasta authentic!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Someone’s dog is running up Phirne Rd W.
  right now. I usually see him on a leash with a human so must’ve got loose. (Nextdoor Glen Burnie Park)

• Pitt Ohio Express posted a job opening for FT Dockworker- Inbound- 2 AM Start in Glen Burnie. Apply here.
• Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Command Center Associate in Glen Burnie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Burnie here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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