Asbell Elementary

Hello Asbell Families!

February is a busy and joyful month at Asbell, filled with opportunities for our students to learn, lead, and grow together. We are excited to kick off our composting program in the cafeteria, welcome families for our MOVE Together Night, and celebrate kindness and school spirit throughout the month. From Love-Themed Spirit Week and Valentine’s celebrations to important academic updates and our Kindness Roadrunner Rally, February is packed with meaningful moments for our students and community.

Here is a look at what is going on this month!

February 2-5th Composting at Lunch Kick-Off Week

February 6 - MOVE TOGETHER - Family Night 4:30-6:00pm (See flyer and info below!)

February 6 - Apple Seeds Donation Day!

February 9 - 12th Love-Themed Spirit Week! (See flyer below!)

February 9 - Progress Reports and ATLAS Middle of the Year Test Results Go Home

February 12 - Valentine's Party Day! 2:30-3:00pm

February 13 - Teacher In-Service, No School for Students

February 16 - Holiday - No School for Students

February 19 - Class Pictures (Information Below!)

February 27 - Kindness Roadrunner Rally

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to learning and growing together this month.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Baureis
Principal, Asbell Elementary

Asbell, show some love! Join us for Love-Themed Spirit Week and dress up each day:

Monday: Wear a Kindness shirt
Tuesday: Wear ALL pink
Wednesday: Wear ALL red
Thursday: All heart eyes for Asbell – Wear a heart-themed outfit

We can’t wait to see everyone’s spirit and school pride!

Please mark your calendars for TWO upcoming Family Events at Asbell in the next 2 months.

1. Move Together February 6th - see info below! 4:30-6:00pm. Christ Church providing a spaghetti dinner and games.

2. Multicultural Night - March 3rd - 4:30-6:00pm

This Friday (February 6h) you are invited to Move Together, a Joyful Evening Celebrating Rhythm, Heart, and Community. This event is designed for students and families to move, play, and connect through music and interactive activities.

Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 4:30 to 6:00 PM
Location: Asbell Elementary School

What to expect:
Families will rotate through a variety of movement-based and interactive stations, including a drum circle, scavenger hunt, freeze dance, martial arts, POUND, Xtreme Hip Hop Step, and other hands-on activities. Students may come and go with their families throughout the evening.

Dinner provided by Christ Church.

What to know before you come:
• This is a family event. Students must be accompanied by an adult.
• Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for movement.
• Activities are come-as-you-are and designed for all ages.

Some events require you to sign up in advance. Please use the QR code on the flyer above or click here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848A4AA2EA6FBC34-62084753-move

We look forward to moving, laughing, and celebrating together as a school community.

We are asking families to complete the HRS Parent Survey, linked below. This is the second survey you have seen recently. This one is different and matters in our progress in becoming recognized as a High Reliability School. The questions focus on how our school is doing in areas that directly impact your child’s experience, including learning, safety, communication, and support.

Your feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we need to improve. It guides our school goals and helps us make decisions that better serve students and families. This is one of the most meaningful ways you can have a voice in our work.

As a thank you, families who complete the survey and let us know will be entered to receive a gift card.

We appreciate your time and partnership.

https://survey.marzanoresources.com/zs/GpCZJ9

Let your classroom teacher know that you've completed it, and we'll enter your name into a gift card drawing! Congratulations to Amy for winning the last survey gift card!

Attendance Facts:

• Chronic Absence Starts Early: Absenteeism in kindergarten and first grade predicts poor reading by 3rd grade and higher dropout rates later.
• 10% Rule: Missing 10% of school (around 18 days) is considered chronic and harms academic performance.
• It's More Than Just Being Present: Good attendance builds strong reading skills and leads to better grades and test scores.

Asbell wants to encourage attendance by offering two attendance challenges:

1. Each month, we will award every student who has perfect attendance and no tardies with a certificate and a coupon for a free kids’ meal at Cane’s Chicken. Tardies include both morning and afternoon arrivals. Absences include excused and unexcused.
2. If a student misses five days or fewer and has three tardies or fewer between January 12th and May 1st, they will earn a full-day field trip to the Amazeum on May 4th, along with playtime at a park in Bentonville. Tardies include late morning arrival or leaving campus before the end of the day. The total of five missed days and three tardies includes both excused and unexcused absences. If a serious medical condition requires an extended absence, or if a child has scheduled therapy appointments, these absences and tardies will not count toward the totals. However, documentation from a doctor must be provided.

Class Picture Day is FEB 19, the price is $13.00 to purchase. To order a 2026 class picture just follow these steps:

1. Go to Strawbridge.net

2. Click 'order pictures & yearbook'

3. Enter the Code : FM481882

Families we still have a lot of items in our Lost & Found. You can stop by to check for any of your students missing items, anytime from 8am-3pm.

Reminder that if you are needing to change or switch how your student gets home, please email ashley.norman@fayar.net OR call the front office at 479-444-3080. We ask for any transportation changes to be made through the front office by 2:00pm.

Notes from The Nurse

It’s COLD and it is harder to use up energy outside.

· Impromptu dance Party in the house – just put on some music and have a dance battle.

· Stretching / yoga – You can find kids yoga options on YouTube (if done before bed this could help support sleep)

· GoNoodle

· Kids PE / Gym on YouTube

*Please make sure to send a water bottle and a change of clothes for your student in case of accidents or spills*

Here are some great ways parents or guardians can get involved in our school, no matter how much time you have to give!

1. Quick Contributions: Take just a moment to send a note of encouragement to your child’s teacher or donate a box of tissues or hand sanitizer to the classroom.

2. Classroom Helper: Volunteer to read a story to the class, help with an art project, or assist with a special activity during the school day.

3. Event Participation: Join us for school events like Field Day, our holiday programs, or family fun nights. Your presence makes a difference and strengthens our community!

4. Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO): Attend PTO meetings and be a part of planning activities that support our students and staff. Your ideas and energy can lead to exciting new initiatives! Contact asbell.fayar.pto@gmail.com for more information.

5. Sponsorship and Fundraising: If you're looking to make a larger impact, consider supporting our school through business sponsorships or participating in fundraising efforts that contribute to significant projects like technology upgrades or playground improvements.

Your involvement, big or small, enriches our school community and enhances our students' learning experiences. Thank you for all you do!

CKH English Parent Newsletter link

CKH Spanish Parent Newsletter Link

Camp War Eagle Summer Camp is filling up fast. Do not wait until the last minute to sign your child up for fun adventures this summer. Applications and information can be found at www.campwareagle.org and paper applications are located in the foyer at Asbell. I can also put paper applications in your child's backpack if needed. You can request this by emailing me at cameron.magness@fayar.net. Fees are based on a sliding scale income and most students are able to go for only $20! Do not miss this amazing opportunity and give your child activities to do over the summer break by signing up today!!!!

Happy February Asbell Families. Check out our library calendar of events. This month we will continue with our Braums monthly reading challenge, we will learn about the Arkansas Diamond Book Award, and we will have volunteers visiting the library to help with various book previewing activities.

Check out our Asbell Community Quilt from January. Our quilt represents each student's individual unique interests and our entire school community as a whole.

4th Grade has been working so hard on their 3D sculpture heads and they are almost done with plaster! Some students have begun to put the final touches on their work by adding paint. Up next, students will be learning about visual and material culture and creating flags to represent something special about their own culture.

3rd Grade is learning about alebrijes from Mexico. They are designing imaginative creatures that represent something about their personality. These will be turned into 3D sculptures and painted with bright colors.

2nd Grade has been learning about amphorae from ancient Greece. These vases were an important part of everyday life. They were often decorated with pictures that told stories about life in Greece. Students are creating their own amphora with symbols to tell a story about themselves.

1st Grade has completed their Kente cloth inspired paper weavings and they are beginning work on some adorable landscapes of a city on a hill. They are getting to experiment with drawing and watercolor.

Kindergarten is learning about the first forms of art- cave paintings. They created their own cave art inspired works using their hands as their subject. Their pieces are full of art elements including texture, line, space, and color. These will be on display at our culture night in March.

February in Physical Education ❤️🏈🏒

We are off to an exciting start in PE this February🎉 This first week, students are enjoying Super Bowl–themed activities in honor of the big game happening this Sunday, February 8th. 🏈 Our activities focus on teamwork, movement skills, throwing, catching, route running, agility, dummy tacking, field goal kicking and cooperation—all while having lots of fun!

Ask your child about our Super Bowl games and join the conversation at home: Who is your family going for—the Patriots or the Seahawks? 💙❤️💚

In addition to our Super Bowl fun, we are also kicking off our hockey unit this month! 🏒 Students will be learning basic hockey skills such as stick handling, puck control, passing, and shooting, using age-appropriate equipment and safety rules. This unit helps build coordination, balance, teamwork, and sportsmanship while keeping students active and engaged.

We’re looking forward to a healthy, active, and FUN February in PE! 💪😊

It's never too early to order a yearbook! To order:

Visit www.treering.com/validate

Enter Asbell's Passcode: 1016947069144218

The cost is $20.93.

We love TreeRing because of the FREE custom page option. Upload photos from your computer, phone, Facebook, Google Drive and more. This is a great way to preserve memories of your child at this age.

Breakfast and Lunch Menus can be found at our website here.

Thinking about lunch next year? Don’t let the rising cost of food get you down! Many children in the school district may qualify for free meals or for reduced priced meals based on household size and income criteria. You can see if you are eligible for meal benefits by clicking here or going to https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/

For more information, please visit this link or call the front office and ask for assistance. We are happy to help!

We love for our students to be fed and happy in the mornings! Mornings can be super busy, so if you don’t have time for breakfast at home they can always get breakfast at school. If your student is eating breakfast, please drop them off before 7:50am, so they have plenty of time to enjoy breakfast!

Spend Spring Break with YRCC! The interest form will open on January 12 and close on February 6. Families who are interested in financial assistance will be required to submit either a W-2 or two consecutive pay stubs. These supporting documents must be submitted no later than February 13.

SAVE THE DATE! ASBELL FAMILY NIGHT

MOVE TOGETHER: A Celebration of Rhythm, Heart, and Community

Families will enjoy hands-on, come-and-go stations that promote creativity, movement, wellness, literacy, and social-emotional learning, along with shared group experiences that bring everyone together.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th, 4:30–6:00pm

Grades: Rising K–6th

Location: Butterfield Trail Elementary School
Address: 3050 Old Missouri Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703

Dates: June 15–19, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM–3:00 PM

Cost: $285 (before discounts)
Payment plans available until April 16, 2026

Program Description:
Camp Invention is a hands-on STEM summer program led by qualified educators. Students explore creativity, problem-solving, and innovation through team challenges and design activities.

Discount Codes (cannot be combined):
Save $25 with code FUN25 (expires March 11, 2026)
Save $20 with code FUN20 (expires April 28, 2026)
Save $30 with code SIBLOVE30 (for 2 siblings)
Save $40 with code SIBLOVE40 (for 3 or more siblings)

Sibling discounts available at: invent.org/cisave

Register: invent.org/cisave

Camp Director:
Brittney Mohr
Email: brittney.mohr@fayar.net

This list will grow as the year progresses and is subject to change!

FPS District Calendar can be found here!

February 2-5th Composting at Lunch Kick-Off Week

February 6 - MOVE TOGETHER: A Celebration of Rhythm, Heart, and Community Family Night 4:30-6:00pm

February 6 - Apple Seeds Donation Day!

February 9 - 13 - Love-Themed Spirit Week!

February 9 - Progress Reports Go Home

February 12 - Valentine's Party Day! 2:30-3:00pm

February 13 - Teacher In-Service, No School for Students

February 16 - Holiday - No School for Students

February 19 - Class Picture Day

February 27 - Kindness Roadrunner Rally

March 2-6 - Book Fair!

March 3 - International Discovery Day / Multicultural Night 4:30-6:00pm

March 13 - Kindergarten FPL Tour 12:45-2:45pm

March 13 - Apple Seeds Donation Day!

March 17 - Spring Parent Teacher Conferences

March 19 - Spring Parent Teacher Conferences

March 23-27 - Spring Break

April 3 - March Courage Roadrunner Rally

April 23 - Apple Seeds Donation Day!

April 24 - Holiday - No School for Students

April 30 - April's Perseverance Roadrunner Rally

May 1 - Asbell Fishing Derby

May 4 - Attendance Reward Amazeum Field Trip!

May 5 - Kindergarten Celebration

May 7 - Spring into Summer Block Party 4:30-6:00pm

May 12 - Apple Seeds Donation Day!

May 12 - Fourth-Grade Track Meet

May 13 - Field Day + Senior Walk

May 14 - FHS Graduation

May 15 - Fourth-Grade Track Meet (Rain Date)

May 19 - Fourth-Grade Celebration 8:30-9:30am

May 20 - Pre-K Celebration 9:00-10:00

May 21 - Integrity Roadrunner Rally + Last Day for Students

We are always here to help and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to reach out to us through any of the following contact methods. Visit our website at https://asbell.fayar.net/o/aes. Watch for weekly newsletters from your teachers and monthly newsletters from the principals. Follow us on social media, too!

Instagram - asbellroadrunners

Facebook - Asbell Elementary

• Email:

• Jamie Baureis, Principal: jamie.baureis@fayar.net
• Marjo Burk, Assistant Principal: marjo.burk@fayar.net
• Stephanie Alkire, Administrative Intern: stephanie.alkire@fayar.net
• Cameron Magness, Counselor: cameron.magness@fayar.net
• Shanice Porter, Administrative Assistant: shanice.porter@fayar.net
• Chrissy Feinstein, Nurse: christine.feinstein@fayar.net