AES Community Connection 10/4/22
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Greetings AES Families!
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What a weekend! Beautiful colors and snowfall on the mountains as we welcome October.
We believe in...
Supporting the whole child academically, emotional, physically and socially.
Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Providing the skills to be lifelong members and productive members of a global society.
- Promoting and celebrating the love of learning.
- Developing partnerships of passionate, respectful, learners amongst students, staff, parents and community.
All my best,
Ashley Bodkins
Mark your calendar...
- October 5 - Yom Kippur
- October 6 - Noche Latina - 5:30- 7:00pm Technology Support
- October 10 - Homecoming Spirit Week - see below
- October 12- EARLY RELEASE DAY, School out at 1:15
- October 17- Teacher PD, NO School for students
- October 18 & 19- Parent/Teacher Conferences, NO school for Students
- October 20 & 21- Fall Break, NO school
- October 31 - Halloween Parade 10am - Moore Field
Click here for the 22-23 School Year Calendar... Please mark your calendar and plan your vacations accordingly. This year, one of our School Improvement goals is to REDUCE high absenteeism. Please prioritize your child's attendance at school .
Conferences
- Please be sure to sign-up for a conference on Tuesday, Oct 18th or Wednesday, Oct 19th.
- Teachers may not be able to accommodate conferences outside of these dates.
- Registration for Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences will open Tuesday, October 4th at 7:30 am.
- ALL parents will need to create a 2022-2023 account. Instructions for creating an account (English) (Spanish)
- You can create an account and book conferences for all your K-12 students at aspen.schoolappointments.com.
A separate sign-up will be sent to families to book an optional conference with the Single Subject Teachers (Art, Music, Spanish, French and Physical Education), Reading Specialists, Math Specialists.
Halloween Parade!
Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest!
Learner Profile of the month...
- Act with integrity
- Be fair and honest
- Show respect
- Take responsibility
Drop off and Pick-Up at "The Rock"
ALL STUDENTS should now be following this procedure...
Drop-off: Say good-bye to your children at the rock and allow them to walk up the sidewalk independently. Think, “Hug and Go!” We have two adults on duty at the rock to help students feel welcomed and safe, and two staff members for every grade in the meeting areas. Remember... cars may not be left unattended on the fire lane. If you must walk up to the AES office, please park in the lot or in the circle beyond the rock.
Pick-up: Our staff will walk students down to the rock and wait with them until they have been picked up. Caregivers, please help ensure safety and minimize confusion for our bus riders by waiting down at the rock to meet your child. This includes kinder caregivers. Any students remaining after 3:10 PM will be brought back to the office.
All Visitors MUST Register in the Main Office
Want to visit your child for lunch/recess?
Transportation Information
Early Release 2022-23...
Here is the Board of Education approved 2022-23 Aspen School District Calendar and information about Early Release Days.
Early Release
Early Release Days have been added back to the calendar. Early Release Days will be the second Wednesday of each month EXCEPT for December. Early release times are as follows:
1:15 PM Aspen Elementary School
2:00 PM Aspen Middle School
2:00 PM Aspen High School
You can still order class photos!
Fingerprinting for Volunteers!
Student Fees- Please pay!
PTO ...
Our PTO is looking for committed volunteers to support family events, teacher appreciation, school wide events such as the book fair, weekly popcorn sales and field day! We'd love to have a minimum of 2-3 representatives from each grade level as well as individuals committed to serving on the leadership team. If you are interested, please reach out to Nicole VandeBoom at pto@aspenk12.net.
The Real Deal on Vaping
For parents: panel experts will share valuable information in a conversational format.
Tuesday, October 11at 5:30 pm in the District Theater.Topics covered:
- Prevention
- Facts & Myths
- Dangers & Harms
- Nicotine
- Addiction
- Current Trends
- Resources & Supports
Click HERE for the flyer in Spanish.
Quick Links
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- The AES Student Handbook (Click here for Spanish) outlines expectations for our school.
- Aspen School District Absences and Excuses Policy (Click here for Spanish)
- AES Attendance (Click here for Spanish)
- Pre-Arranged Absence Form
- School Supplies and tech fees - Click here for more information.
- Please click HERE to see the staff's favorite things!
- Order SPIRIT WEAR anytime with this link!
More community news...
Junior Poms Camp
10/6 in the Skier Dome.
10/7 Cheering & halftime performance at AHS football game.
Click here for the flyer and more information.
$150 for camp includes: shirt, bow, arts & crafts.
Ice Skating Classes
- 30 Minute Group Lesson
- 30 Minute Practice
- Free Skate Rental
- All levels welcome!
Ski Swap
Please click HERE to see the flyer with more information.
4th Grade- Beginner Fencing Classes
End Date: December 6, 2022
Time: Every Tuesday, 4:00-5:00pm
Location: Aspen Youth Center Gym
Cost: $50 for 5 Week Clinic Need-based scholarships available. Email Jay for more information: jay@aspenyouthcenter.org. Registration is required and will close on October 24, 2022. Spots are limited.
Click HERE for the flyer in English.
Click HERE for the flyer in Spanish.
Finding Balance for Parents & Caregivers
Wednesday, Oct 5, 12:99-1:00pm
Educator and certified life coach Erica Rasmussen will facilitate a discussion on how parents and caregivers can use effective goalsetting, reflection, and other tools to achieve balance in their busy lives. Erica will present key points from the book "Oola: Find Balance in an Unbalanced World, " by Dave Braun and Troy Amdahl.
Located int he Hotpicks Meeting Room on the Library's Main Floor.
Join AFC for Parent Workshops
Aspen Elementary SKIERS
At AES our essential agreements guide the way we behave and interact with others throughout our school in every setting. This year, we've adopted the SKIER acronym as a way to frame our essential agreements school wide. We hope that you will reinforce these positive attributes with your child at home.