The Aviator Beacon
Inspiring the Leader Within
August 9, 2019
Thank you families for attending this year's Curriculum Night!!
We hope you were able to learn all about your child's upcoming school year, grade level expectations, & extra-curricular activities. At the end of August, parents will have an opportunity to meet individually with teachers & see their student's performance.
August Family Challenge
Upcoming Aviator Activities
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, August 13th - Family Challenge Night (No Homework)
Thursday, August 15th - Leader in Me Family Night
5:30 - 6:30pm, MPR/Cafeteria
August 19th to 23rd - Cash 4 Classrooms Campaign
Thursday, August 22nd - PTO Back to School Movie Night
5:30pm, Harkins Queen Creek
Wednesday, August 28th - Early Dismissal @ 11:40am
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, August 29th - Early Dismissal @ 11:40am
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday, September 2 - No School, Labor Day Holiday
Leader in Me Family Night
Come see what your child is learning about Leadership! This event is for adults/parents to learn more about the Leader in Me Program & the 7 Habits. Childcare is available for school-aged children & receive a Homework Pass for attending.
We look forward to seeing you!!
Chandler Education Foundation
Tax Credit & ECA Fees
Reduce your tax bill & benefit our school by contributing to qualifying activities, such as Field Trips, after-school activities, instructional programs, and much more!! Your generous contribution helps students become involved in meaningful & life-enhancing activities. The funds go directly to the schools/programs you designate. ECA Fees qualify towards your $200/$400 tax contribution limit.
Instructions for Making Tax Credit Donations & Fee Payments
CUSD Community Education
The Community Education Department provides a variety of academic, enrichment & recreation activities for the students of the Chandler Unified School District. Through Community Education, kids can choose activities just for them, ranging from:
- Enrichment classes
- Preschool
- Before/after school care
- Ages 0-5 early childhood development programs
- Summer & Intersession Camps
- Facility & Field Rentals
- Chandler Sports League
- Summer Academy Classes
- Camps & Clinics
- Community Seminars
Find out more information & register for activities through the Community Education Website!
Upcoming technology clubs offered at Auxier, through Community Education, are featured below:
Digital Music Club
3rd - 6th Grade Students
Wednesdays @ 7:45am
$60
Drone Club
5th & 6th Grade Students
Fridays @ 7:45am
$70
Tech Xplorers
3rd - 6th Grade Students
Tuesdays @ 3:15pm
$60
From the Front Office
**Safety Reminder**
- In the Front & South parking lots, parents are welcome to Park & Walk their student(s)
- Vehicles MUST park in a space before student(s) enter/exit the vehicle
- Student(s) must be accompanied by an adult when walking through the parking lot
- As you are waiting for a parking spot, students MAY NOT exit the vehicle & walk to the crosswalk
- Utilize crosswalks when walking onto campus & through parking lots
Attendance
Regular attendance & punctual arrival at school are two habits that dramatically impact student achievement.
- If a student arrives for school after 8:40am, the student must report to the Front Office with an adult. The student will be given a pass to take to the classroom teacher.
- Students leaving school before 3:10pm must be signed out in the Front Office by an authorized adult. Please be prepared to show identification
Health Office
Your child may not be in school & will be sent home by the Health Assistant. Below are examples of condition(s) that require students to remain at home:
- Fever of 100.4 or Higher. A child must be fever-free for 24 hours (without fever reducing medication) before returning to school.
- Persistent Cough
- Sore Throat with Fever &/or White Spots
- Rash
- Vomit
- Active Head Lice
An updated copy of immunization records are due upon enrollment. The Health Office will contact families with upcoming &/or expired records.
Feel free to contact Mrs. Langelier at (480) 424-8402 with any questions
What's for Lunch?
Check your child's account balance & add money through My School Bucks
Breakfast Pricing: $1.75
Lunch Pricing: $2.95
Lunch Visitors
Guests are welcome to join their students in the cafeteria & enjoy lunch together. Upon arriving to Auxier, please check-in at the Front Office & obtain a visitors badge. Family tables are located in the center of the Cafeteria to provide ample eating space. Students are welcome to invite 1 friend to Parent Table to join them for lunch. The Lunch Schedule is provided below for all grade levels.
Auxier PTO
2019-2020 Executive Board
Kim Pennartz, President
Sarah Trujillo, Vice President
Courtney Kleinebreil, Secretary
Katie Dial, Treasurer
Tiffany Power, Parlimentarian
Contact PTO via Email: auxierpto@gmail.com
PTO Meeting: August 15th
The first PTO Meeting of the year will be held in the Library on Thursday, August 15th at 5:00pm. This is a great way to learn more about the PTO, volunteer opportunities, & how to support Auxier. All parents are welcome to attend & will receive a raffle ticket for Spirit Wear!!
Pop Tab Challenge!
Save the pull tabs from aluminum cans, bring your collection to school, & the recycled tabs will support the Ronald McDonald House Charities. A collection box is located in the Front Office by the PTO Bulletin Board.
Yearbook Sales
2019 - 2020 Yearbooks are Now on Sale!!
Purchases are exclusively online & due by March 1, 2020.
Please contact the Auxier PTO with any questions regarding your order.
Congratulations to Mrs. Racine's Class!!
Action Teams Update
Action Team Expo
Thank you to our amazing staff for organizing the Action Team Expo!!
This is a great opportunity for students to become involved in the school & develop their leadership skills. Students interested in joining an Action Team received information &/or an application to be returned to their classroom teacher.
Interested in joining an Action Team??
Talk to your classroom teacher & they will get you more information.
**Some Action Teams are grade level specific**
Upcoming Club & Action Team Meetings
Wednesday, August 21st--Student Council (STUCO)
7:30am, Room #A15
Thursday, August 22nd--Aviator Air Mail
8:15am, Room #A2
Friday, August 23rd--Kindness Kids
8:00am, Room #A6
Auxier Elementary School
Health: (480) 424-8402
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/auxierelementary
Location: 22700 South Power Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 85
Phone: (480) 424-8400
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/auxierelementarypto/
Twitter: @jwilliams_aux