AE Weekly Newsletter

Wishing all of our AE moms the happiest Mother's Day! Thanks for all you do!

We are pleased to partner with Compass Mark to present the CATCH My Breath program to our sixth-grade students. In the coming weeks, due to grant funding from the Lebanon County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Compass Mark will offer an evidence-based prevention program to our students.

Students will participate in CATCH My Breath, a research-based curriculum designed to prevent youth vaping. Research shows that most students are curious about e-cigarettes and that vaping is a growing problem in middle and high schools nationwide. CATCH My Breath was developed by health education experts from The University of Texas School of Public Health. Survey data shows most teens believe e-cigarettes are safe. This program explains misconceptions about vaping/e-cigarettes, peer and advertising pressure to use e-cigarettes, and the health impact/hazards of e-cigarettes/vaping.

CATCH My Breath is a curriculum used in regional school districts, including Cornwall Lebanon, Palmyra, Northern Lebanon, and Lebanon.

As part of the CATCH My Breath program, students will be asked to complete a pre-and post-program survey. This survey is completely anonymous and is used to gain an understanding of the level of increased knowledge the students have after participating in the program. Compass Mark uses the outcome data to ensure the CATCH My Breath program is effective and reports the findings to the County when applying for additional funding opportunities.

As a parent and caregiver, you may request that your child not participate in the CATCH My Breath survey and/or program. If you do not want your child to participate, please submit your request in writing to Mrs. Erica Bachman by May 11th. She can be reached at ebachman@acschools.org.

Additional Information:

Program Overview

Survey

Additional Parent Information

As warmer weather arrives, we begin to see a shift toward lighter and more seasonal clothing. This is a friendly reminder to please review the district’s dress code when helping your child select their outfit for school each day.

Our goal is to maintain a learning environment that is safe, comfortable, and appropriate for all students. Clothing should allow students to participate fully in classroom activities while meeting school expectations. Items such as overly revealing clothing, inappropriate graphics or language, and attire that may distract from the learning environment are not permitted.

We appreciate your partnership in helping students come to school dressed for success. Taking a quick moment each morning to ensure outfits align with school guidelines helps avoid disruptions to your child’s day and keeps the focus where it belongs—on learning.

AC PTO has items on their wishlist for upcoming events and PBIS student incentives. They appreciate your support!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2VY2XUIYTRZBP?ref_=wl_share

Book Blast Book Distribution Sign-Up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D48AEAD2FA6FD0-63937370-book#/

6th Grade Lunch Supplies Sign-Up:

Annville-Cleona PTO: 6th Grade Yearbook Lunch

Registration for the following sports is up on the AYL Website:

Annville Youth League

Football Summer Camp

Cheerleading Summer Camp

Football Skills Sessions (FREE)

Cheerleading Skills Sessions (FREE)

Flag Football Season

Tackle Football Season

Cheerleading Season

• 5/14 - Elementary Art Show - Band and Chorus Concert
• 5/15 - Field Day (Rain Date 5/18)
• 5/21 - Jazz Band Concert
• 5/27 - End of Year Celebration - Secondary Campus from 5:00-7:30
• 5/28 - Beginner Band Concert
• 6/1 - 6th Grade Move-Up Day
• 6/4 - 6th Grade Recognition Service - 9:30 AM at the Secondary Building
• 6/5 - Last Day of School - 11:30 AM Dismissal

It's been a busy week at AE! See below for some of the events and learning that have taken place!

Directing questions and/or concerns to the appropriate person(s) encourages greater collaboration and streamlines the process of answering questions, alleviating concerns, and ensuring that we are all “on the same page”. Please use the document, linked here, to help identify your first contact (and additional points of contact if necessary).

Don't forget to check out the Community Bulletin Page on the District Website for the many events happening in our A-C Community linked here!

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