Akron Elementary Newsletter

🐯 Hello Akron Tigers! We've missed you!🐯

We hope you had a wonderful summer, filled with all of the things you enjoy! We can't wait to have you back in our hallways and filling our classrooms with so much joy!

We wanted to communicate some important information for our Elementary building which you will find in this newsletter and on the parent slideshow!

We are grateful for the partnership we share with our families. Your support plays an important role in the success of our students and our school community. Together, we will help every child have a successful and rewarding school year!

We are looking forward to all that this year will bring. Thank you for being a part of the Akron Elementary community, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

#OneAkron

Let’s go, Tigers! 🧡🖤

Mrs. Kos and Mr. Buono

We're excited to welcome all of our Akron Elementary families to our Supply Drop-Off Day! This event will take place on Wednesday, September 2, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. in the Elementary School.

This is a great opportunity for students to drop off their school supplies, organize any additional items, and become familiar with the building by locating their classroom before the first day of school. We look forward to seeing everyone and helping kick off another wonderful school year!

1. Acquire and fill out all elements of Parent Volunteer Packet/Form including 3 references.
2. A copy of the completed form can be turned into the ES main office. The document can be mailed in, hand delivered or scanned and emailed (abuono@akronk12.org) to our main office. Please call 716-542-5050 with any questions!
3. Application will be reviewed and 3 required references will be called.
4. After application and reference checks are approved you will receive a call from our Assistant Principal, Anthony Buono. He will conduct a brief phone interview via phone or google meet.
5. Upon completion and approval of the process above your name will be submitted to the BOE for approval and a letter will be sent to you by the District Office. At which point you may begin participating in volunteer opportunities!

• Transportation forms for the 2026-27 school year are now available! Please call the transportation office at 716-542-5026 with any questions. All families must complete the form, even if transportation is not required. Thank you!

• Elementary Form (UPK-Grade 5)

The first day of school will be here before you know it!

To help your child get off to a healthy start, please be sure their required immunizations are up to date.

New York State requires all students to meet school immunization requirements within 14 days of the first day of school. Students who are not in compliance may be excluded from school until the required immunization documentation is received.

Now is the perfect time to schedule any needed appointments with your child's healthcare provider so you're ready for the new school year!

To view the current New York State school immunization requirements, visit:
https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/schools/

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the Health Office. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for a safe, healthy, and fun school year!

The Boo Boo Crew

Letitia, Joanne, & Nicole

🐯 Welcome Back, Tigers! 🧡🖤

Welcome Back to School!

For some families, this is your kiddo’s first year of school. For others, it may be your kiddo’s final year at Akron Elementary. No matter what year of school your child is starting, it is important to establish safe, healthy routines that help everyone have a successful start to the school year.

Be your child’s biggest advocate and know how and where to find additional support when needed. Establishing routines at home can help the entire family adjust to school schedules, whether your child walks, rides the bus, is dropped off or picked up, or stays after school for extracurricular activities.

🚦 Important Safety Reminders

• 🚶 Watch for pedestrians. Please be especially alert for the increased number of students walking to and from school.
• 🚌 Stop for school buses. Stop in all directions when a school bus has its red flashing lights activated. Never pass a school bus with red flashing lights.
• 🚗 Slow down in school zones. Akron’s school zone speed limit is 15 MPH from 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. on school days.
• 🚸 Follow crossing guards. Stop for crossing guards in the crosswalk and do not proceed until they are completely clear of the crosswalk or direct you to safely proceed.
• 🔄 Be aware of our new traffic pattern. There will be a new traffic pattern for Elementary and Middle School drop-off and pick-up. Please refer to the map that was previously sent home to ensure the new procedures are followed properly. If you have questions, please reach out to us!
  • The Elementary entrance will remain exit-only.
  • The Athletic entrance will now be a two-way roadway.

🐯 Have an AMAZING School Year, Tigers!

Thank you for helping us make the start of the school year safe, smooth, and successful for everyone!

Akron Elementary School
Making a Difference Every Day 🧡🖤