October 18, 2024
Dear AES Families,
As the days grow shorter and the harvest moon shines bright, we’re excited to share plans for our Fall Eagle Groups and the annual Halloween Parade on October 31st. The morning will be dedicated to celebrating fall, and in the afternoon, we’ll march in the much-anticipated parade.
Halloween Parade Details:
This year, the parade will include all students from Preschool through 4th grade. We will begin at the school, making our way to the field, where Great Brook School students will cheer on our little ghosts and goblins. From there, we’ll head down School Street to Main Street and continue on to Antrim Village to visit with the residents. Afterward, we will return to school via West Street.
Preschool students will follow a slightly shorter route, walking with the older students to the end of Summer Street and then back to school. A map of the parade route will be sent home with your child.
Costume Guidelines:
Students are welcome to bring their Halloween costumes to school and will change into them after lunch and recess. They’ll wear their costumes for the parade and then change back into regular clothes afterward. Please note that masks, makeup (due to time constraints), and weapons are not allowed.
Caught Learning!
My favorite story from this week: not once, but twice, I had to stop a student and ask them to watch where they were going because they were walking down the hallway or heading to the bus completely engrossed in reading a book! Additionally, a large group of fourth graders were "caught" creating their own book group during lunch, reading together in the lunchroom. What a joy to see our students so passionate about reading!
Dress in Layers:
As temperatures fluctuate by nearly 30 degrees from morning until afternoon, we ask that you send your child dressed in layers each day. We’ve seen frosty mornings followed by warm, sunny afternoons, so it’s important that students are able to add or shed layers as needed to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Winter Clothing Assistance:
Does your child need a winter coats, gloves, hats, boots, or sneakers? If so, please complete this form: Winter Clothing Assistance Survey. You can also reach out to Sarah Edwards or Vicki Mellon with any questions.
We look forward to a fun and festive celebration!
Warmly,
Beth Gibney
Principal, Antrim Elementary School
"Where students learn to soar."
