Asheville Primary School
Family Connection 4/4/22
School Pictures
CLASS PICTURES
Mr. Shawn will be taking our photos this week so that we can remember this wonderful family for years to come! Bring your best smile!
Tomorrow 4/5 Montessori Classrooms
Wednesday 4/6 Preschool Classsrooms
INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PICTURES
Strawbridge will be here, at parent request, to take spring individual student pictures on April 25th.
ORDER YOUR APS SHIRT HERE
Use this link to order an APS shirt anytime. (Remember shipping has been taking awhile, so it may take a couple of weeks to get it.)
A note from your principal....
I will be out on medical leave April 12 through April 24 for surgery. During this time, I will have limited access to phone and email during this time.
Please feel free to call the school (350-2900) or reach out to Susanna Smith (preschool director) with any issues that arise during that time.
April: Be Kind to the Earth
My Friend Earth | Storytime
APS Volunteer Interest Form
Fill out this form to indicate your interest and availability to volunteer at APS. Please remember that all volunteer activities are subject to Covid restrictions and safety protocols.
Upcoming Events
April 7 Battle of the Books
April 11-18 Spring Break
April 25-28 AR Sandbox
April 25 Spring Pictures by Strawbridge
April 27 Didge Down Under School Wide Presentation During Day AND Family Performance at 5:30 pm
April 28 Allan Wolf Visit
Anti-bias Parenting Workshop
Click here to sign up for a workshop for parents who want to foster an anti-bias environment at home. Title I funds paid your fee so it is FREE. Log in and participate at your own rate, based on your own schedule. HURRY...this offer expires in May!
COMING IN APRIL
Meet Oscar
This fuzzy bunny has joined our family to remind us to maintain an environment of calm, peace, low volume, and safe movements. Our 4th grade classroom is currently caring for Oscar and have said he is "teaching us to pay attention to moving around calmly and paying attention to how we move and speak". Oscar may be making his rounds to other classes throughout the spring. Caring for a pet teaches patience and responsibility and we are excited to provide this opportunity. Students are eager to help by bringing in items for Oscar, please let us know if you have any specific questions. We want to make sure that the items coming in are healthy for Oscar.
Oscar's Wishlist
- Recycled paper bedding
- raw vegetables (carrots, lettuce greens, raddichio, radish tops, or sprouts)
- berries, nectarines, plums
- rabbit chew toys (apple sticks, timothy hay braids)
- timothy hay (loose)
Attendance & Tardies
If your child is absent or tardy, please send a note in to the teacher or email karena.haynes@acsgmail.net with an excuse. Documenting why students are out helps us keep accurate records. If you receive a letter about unexcused absences, you can submit notes for previous dates as indicated on the letter. If you chose to self-quarantine, you will need to send in a note. We thank you for your patience as we all work together to help Ms. Kett keep accurate records off site. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call us at 350-2900.
SHARK WEEK WAS A HIT!
Hands On Solidifies the Learning
How many rows of teeth do sharks have?
Brenda Ramer & TEAM ECCO
We found our very own "shark lady", just like Eugenia Clark, here in Western NC! Brenda Ramer leads a team of shark scientists who shared her passion for this amazing animal! Ask your child what interesting facts were learned last week.
Using our senses to expand the experience...
How big was the biggest fossil/tooth you held last week?
Ask your child about the rows and rows of teeth a shark has!
Sharks in the Hallway
This 7 foot lemon shark was a hit with students and a great teaching tool for discussing the coloring of a shark and how it protects and camouflages them in the ocean.
Beautiful Books
Thank you, PTC, for your support of Shark Week! Each student received a beautiful book to keep forever of the story of Eugenia Clark.
Shark Art
We loved seeing the creativity of our students with "shark hats", origami, and ocean art that came out of last week!
What did it feel like?
What is a Mermaid's pouch?
Which shark was your favorite?
4th Grade Measurement Activity
4th Graders created a measurement activity for us to enjoy in the hallway.
Hallway Decor
Thank you to the staff who helped create an underwater experience in our hallways for Shark Week! School Store donations and staff donations went into this magic!
Shark Feet Activity
Fourth graders wrote out the directions to give us a chance to walk the length of each type of shark they studied.