Community Matters at AG
Armistead Gardens is a community school in partnership with the Y of Central Maryland and Family League. We strive to provide programming that supports not only students but also parents, guardians and other members of our community. For more information about the community school initiative, programs being offered at Armistead Gardens or ways you can get involved please reach out to our Community School Coordinator Kassandra Marte at (410)396-9090 or email Kassandra at kassandramarte@ymaryland.org
Our community has been featured and celebrated recently! Watch this video honoring Mr. Holbrook as a Heart of the School Award winner and read more about AG's literacy progress and watch the video showcasing the school's progress in academics!
The Family & Community Engagement Council
AG invites everyone who considers themselves family and community to join us for a monthly meeting to discuss school events and programming, goals, and the school's growth to be as inclusive and engaging as we can be.
Meetings take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:45-3:30pm. You can email Ms. Julie Karre for more information at jakarre@bcps.k12.md.us.
Fall meeting dates:
September 18th
October 16th
November 20th
December 18th
You can review our many traditional events here!
Partners and Programs
Armistead Gardens School works with a wide variety of nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and universities to bring students the best possible experiences.
Explore our partnership list below!
To join us as a partner, please contact Kassandra Marte - kassandramarte@ymaryland.org
Partner | Description | Type |
LIVE Math Program | Provides high school math mentor coaches to select sixth grade students; covers topics from competitions like MATHCOUNTS, AMC 8, and AMC 10, empowering students to invent and explore mathematics in a dynamic and engaging way. | Nonprofit |
Great Kids Farm | Free field trips for the students to learn and be exposed to farm animals | Nonprofit |
Drama/Musical Theater Club (CCTA) | Facilitates students to perform popular plays | Nonprofit |
Taste Wise Kids | Provides student with opportunity to taste healthy cooking options and food choices | Nonprofit |
National Math + Science Initiative | Provided Smart Rovers for student enrichment in STEM/Robotics | Nonprofit |
Gates Church | Neighborhood church working to volunteer at community events | Nonprofit |
University of Maryland SNAP-ed | Provides nutrition classes and healthy tastings for students | Government Agency |
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Provide musical experiences for students. | Nonprofit |
Hoot | Intervention partner for reading that provides virtual lessons. | Nonprofit |
Fresh Fruit Farms | Provides pumpkins during fall for our ELE program | Nonprofit |
Christ Child Churt | Provides free books, school supplies, holiday gifts, resources as needed, and nutrition classes for student support | Nonprofit |
World's Finest Chocolate | Provides fundraising opportunities | Business |
BEARS Den-Math 24 | Mathematics Competition Series sponsored by Morgan State University 's School of Education and Urban Studies - Department of Teacher Education, Building Enthusiastic And Resilient Students (B.E.A.R.S) Den STEM program. | University |
Weekend Backpacks | Provides monthly dried food distribution, and occasional holiday gifts for students and families | Nonprofit |
L.E.A.F. Latino Education Advancement Fund | Provides virtual parent help classes and small parent support groups | Nonprofit |
MD House of Delegates | Provides support for parents and community | Government |
Senator Cory McCray | Local Representative | Government |
Teach for America | Teacher prep program | Nonprofit |
Birthday Books Project | Provides free birthday gift books for students up to 5th grade | Nonprofit |
SABES | Science after school program | Nonprofit |
Goucher College | Supports student track team | University |
Outcast Food Network | Assist with SNAP application services and dried food distribution | Nonprofit |
Outward Bound | Offers experiential education to the students. Each year we take a trip to their campus in Leakin Park for a one-day course alongside current City Police Officers or cadets. | Nonprofit |
Elev8 | Provides case management services for families in need with eviction prevention assistance | Nonprofit |
YouthWorks | Employment program allowing students ages 14 and older to get early work experience and earn money while learning job readiness skills | Government |
Joshua Bailey | Grand fundraising support | Nonprofit |
Smile America Partners | Provides mobile dentist for students | Nonprofit |
Parts of Peace | Provides hygiene products for students and the community | Nonprofit |
Baltimore Row Club | Provides one free field trip to take students and introduce them to the sport of rowing | Nonprofit |
The Y in Central Maryland | Community School Lead Agency Program focusing on Youth Development, Health & Social Support, Enhanced Academics & Enrichment, Community Development, College & Career Readiness, and Family Engagement within the school and community | Nonprofit |
MSYSA | MD soccer program offering after school play for grades 4 and 5 | Nonprofit |
Heart of the Schools | Nonprofit that supports all Baltimore City Schools. | Nonprofit |
JBizTown | 5th grade programming | Nonprofit |
C&C Advocacy | Provides counseling services to students during the school day | Nonprofit |
BeMore Athletic League (BAL) | They provide our middle school athletic leagues (Soccer, Basketball, Track & Field) | Nonprofit |
Alliance for a Healthier Generation | Resource to help guide AG through the process of establishing a local school wellness policy that meets federal regulations and district expectations | Nonprofit |
Access Art | Provides out of school art programming options for families and students | Nonprofit |
Galeone | School photographer | Business |
MD Food Bank | Provides food for the food pantry distribution towards student and family support monthly | Government |
Refugee Youth Project - Baltimore City | Provides after school programming twice weekly including ESOL support and elective activities. | Nonprofit |
Baltimore City Health Dept | Provides vision and hearing tests for students | Government |
Special Olympics Maryland | Every year we do the Cool Schools Polar Bear Plunge and they provide free buses to take the students. | Nonprofit |
City Teaching Alliance | Teaching residents in our elementary school | Nonprofit |
Speed Stacks | We participate each year in their event to break a Guinness world record and they provide us with some new equipment and replace broken equipment. | Business |
Fuel Up/Play 60 | Received SY24 a Smoothie Kit so students can make smoothies from our fruit and milk. | Nonprofit |
Springboard Collaborative | provide literacy enrichment and homework help in the OST program | Nonprofit |
Johns Hopkins University | Lung Vape and COVID forum trainings for students | University |
Girls on the Run | Girls SEL group that combines athletic and social practice for growth and development in girls 3rd-5th | Nonprofit |
Brick Bodies | Provide workout classes for grades 3rd and 4th | Business |
Loyola University Maryland | Student interns for special education, ESOL, and elementary. | University |
BCCC | Provides free English and GED Classes for the growth opportunity of the families | University |
Axiom Tutoring | Provides math tutoring for student academic support | Nonprofit |
Hopkins REC | PreK parent involvement program | University |
Asthma Champs | Provides educational support and resources for asthma care | Nonprofit |
Code in Schools | Provides an enrichment program around computer science concepts | Nonprofit |
Vision for Baltimore | Provide vision care and glasses for students | Government |
Carroll F Cook Rec Center | Free rec center for our students and families | Government |
Giant Food | Offers nutrition classes for students | Business |
Harbel Community Organization | Provides case management services for families and fresh produce boxes | Nonprofit |
Operation Warmth | Provides new coats for students | Nonprofit |
Oral Health Impact Dental | Delivering high-quality dental care to students and school districts nationwide | Government |