August 27, 2023
It is FINALLY here! The 2023-24 school year! We were excited to see so many of our families and students during Popsicles in the Park. It was wonderful to see everyone refreshed and ready for the new school year.
We could not ask for a better community to serve. As we head into Year 2, Leslee and I have felt the support and strong partnership of our amazing community and could not be more appreciative. We know this year is going to be filled with wonderful opportunities and memories.
Please join the Principals for Coffee and Chat tomorrow morning, August 28th, from 9:00 - 9:15AM. This is a wonderful time to chat with the principals and other community members.
Below is important information about the first day of school: arrival/dismissal, lunch, teacher communication, etc. This information is meant for you and your student to feel prepared for the first day and week of school. Please read it in its entirety.
*VERY IMPORTANT*
In the morning, students will line up by teacher name on the black top. Please see the map below showing Upper El and Lower El line up areas.
Additionally, please place a sheet of paper inside your student's backpack with directions for their after school plan (pick-up, bus, walker), their name, their teacher's name and grade. It is critical that teachers are aware of where your child should be going after school and that we keep your child safe.
We look forward to seeing you all at school tomorrow!
Principals Bullock & Miller
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Snacks
Snacks: Please pack fruits or vegetables for snack time. Classroom teachers will share details about snack time in their classroom.
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Family Involvement Opportunities - Noon Hour
We are in great need of additional support during lunch and recess time. If you are able to volunteer a few times a week, please let us know.
If you are able to commit to 5 days a week for the entire school year, you might consider applying for a noon hour supervisor position at our school. A typical work day will run from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM.
1. Email Mrs. Bullock, jonesl@aaps.k12.mi.us and
2. Complete the AAPS Noon Hour Application as soon as possible. The job ID # is 15352– Noon/Lunch Hour Supervisor
Please be on the look out for more volunteer opportunities in future communications. We appreciate your support!
School Supplies
Their school issued device (iPad or Chromebook): Chargers do not need to be sent to school, but families should make sure the device is charged each night. Devices will likely be distributed the second week of school.
Water bottle
Lunch (if bringing from home)
Teacher Communication
Student ID information will be sent home this week in your child's backpack. This is used for technology login and breakfast/lunch. Please be on the lookout for that information.
Attendance communication MUST go through the main office, not your student's teacher. Of course, you can include your student's teacher on any communication regarding attendance, but they are not responsible for making sure the message gets to the main office or to your student. If your child will be absent or tardy from school, email bur_attendance@aaps.k12.mi.us or call 734-994-1919.
As a friendly reminder, teachers are an important component to the arrival/dismissal procedure. This time is not ideal for trying to "catch a teacher" for a conversation/meeting. Please be respectful to our teachers' schedules and time. If you need to meet with a teacher, please reach out to them via communication methods listed in their welcome letter to schedule a time.
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Specials
Your child’s classroom teacher will communicate the weekly plan for your child’s “specials” classes. Every day your child will have at least one special class, e.g. physical education, art, music, and library. (Students in grades 4-5 have Spanish instruction twice/week.)
Please be sure your child has gym shoes for PE/Gym days!
School Safety + Visitors
We welcome families and hope you can be a part of school activities!
We will continue to put safety as our top priority. All visitors must proceed to the office upon arrival and share a valid driver’s license or state ID. The ID will be scanned into our Raptor Visitor System. Name tags (badges) must be worn at all times while on school grounds.
Once your visit is over, please come back to the office to check out.
As we return to normal practices, your classroom teachers will reach out with opportunities for parents to support in the classroom as necessary. Teachers will work with parents to schedule these opportunities prior to visits during the school day.
Health Plans & Medications
We need current information on health conditions for your child such as food allergies, seizure management, diabetes, asthma, or any other condition that requires school intervention for care. This must be in place in order for us to provide care for your child’s needs.
If your child requires medications at school, reach out to your child’s health care provider to obtain the necessary medication forms or use the AAPS Medication Form. When medication is dropped off at school by a parent (ONLY), medications must be in the original packaging. Click HERE for the AAPS Nurses’ Corner.
General Information
Leslee Bullock, Principal, jonesl@aaps.k12.mi.us
Heather Miller, Assistant Principal, hooppaw@aaps.k12.mi.us
Meghan Nollen, Office Professional, nollenm@aaps.k12.mi.us