AE Weekly Newsletter

As we head into Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, I want to take a moment to recognize just how truly special our Annville Elementary staff is. Every day, our teachers, aides, specialists, office staff, custodians, and support teams show up with care, dedication, and a deep commitment to helping your children learn and grow. Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and our school community is special and stronger because of them.

We invite you to join us in celebrating these incredible individuals who give so much to our students each day. A simple note, kind word, or small gesture of appreciation can go a long way. One easy way to get involved is by participating in the activities outlined on the flyer below, thoughtfully organized by our A-C Elementary PTO.

Thank you for partnering with us to make our staff feel valued and appreciated—we are so grateful for the role they play each day in helping our students and school find success!

Our Book Blast event has just a few days left, and the response we've had is AMAZING. Thank You!

Next Steps:

• Already registered? Ensure you have sent at least 10 invitations, so your student qualifies for their prizes and is entered into our drawings!
• Not registered? There's still time! Click below to register your student, invite friends and family, and give your student a chance to win the Epic Treasure Chest!

Get started here: https://app.booksarefun.com/AnnvilleCleonaSchs

Remember, 100% of all contributions stay with the school in the form of books for our students, books for our school, and classroom supplies for our teachers.

Please note:

• If you would prefer that your child not receive a book (each child will receive at least one book regardless of participation), please reach out to their classroom teacher.
• If you would like your child to receive books from a different grade level, please share this information with their classroom teacher. Book packs are shown on the treasure maps that were sent home and also linked below.
• Students may register through Friday, May 8th. The site will close for donations after Sunday, May 10th.

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.

DEADLINE - JULY 26, 2026

Important information and reminders for transportation for the 2026-2027 school year:

• Transportation starts from scratch every year.
• If you have special arrangements for your student, you need to fill out a permanent alternate transportation request form before every school year.
• Please go to our website and fill out a form by JULY 26th if your student needs special arrangements. (address must fall within our district boundaries)
• If your child is going to be a parent pick-up or parent transport and will not use the busing that is offered, please fill out the form as well.
• If your child will need to be transported to/from a daycare that we transport to, please fill out the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK-wfU4fpx-PiBOL5nyiRbbDMgQqEI5Jd-AiyS9R_mXImMkA/viewform

NOTE: If you have not submitted your unique transportation needs by July 26th, we cannot guarantee transport that matches your needs in time for the start of the school year.

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

Cleona Field Day Volunteer and Supplies Sign-Up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D48AEAD2FA6FD0-63432393-cleona

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

Date: June 29th- July 2nd

Grade Entering: 1st- 6th Grades
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Address: Annville-Cleona High School Gym
Cost: $80 per camper
*Early Reg Discount: $75 if registered by May 10, 2026

Check Payable to: AC Girls Basketball Booster Club
Checks mailed to: 551 Nottingham Way, Annville, PA 17003
Contact us **Multi-Camper Discount: $65 per camper
at (717) 813-1107 or colettijas@gmail.com; 717-682-4485 or wee4three@gmail.com

ALL CAMPERS RECEIVE A CAMP T-SHIRT.

AC BBALL CAMP REG CLICK HERE

• 4/28-4/29 - Math PSSA Testing (Grades 3-6)
• 4/30-5/1 - Science PSSA Testing (Grade 5)
• 5/14 - Elementary Art Show - Band and Chorus Concert
• 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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