AE Weekly Newsletter
January 18, 2026
Giant Feeding School Kids Initiative
The Annville-Cleona School District is proud to be a part of the @GIANT Feeding School Kids initiative! From January 1 – March 31, you can round up at the register to support our school district’s efforts working to eliminate childhood hunger.
Through this initiative, the Annville-Cleona School District and other public school districts can use funds to support meal programs to expand food distribution programs, create on-campus food pantries and gardens, supply extra weekend meals, and eliminate outstanding student meal debt.
Join us as we round up to fight hunger within the Annville-Cleona School District!
#FeedingSchoolKids #EliminatingHunger
Kids Heart Challenge
The Kids Heart Challenge for Annville Elementary students will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026. All students in grades 3 through 6 will participate in several physical activities, including jumping rope, hula-hooping, limbo, shooting basketball, and more!
To assure a positive experience for all, please make sure your child is prepared with sneakers and comfortable clothing. Students may also bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Sports bottles with closable lids work best as they prevent accidental spills.
If your child has participated in the fundraising portion of the Kids Heart Challenge, donations may be submitted any day this week. “Thank you gifts” (jump ropes, playground balls, T-shirts, etc.) will be delivered about 3 weeks after the Kids Heart Challenge.
Thank you for supporting the American Heart Association and Kids Heart Challenge.
Mark Brophy
Physical Education
Annville Elementary School
Junior Achievement - Need for Volunteers
We need volunteers to present Junior Achievement programs in our classrooms.
For as little as an hour a week (5 visits), you can make a difference in the lives of young people in your community.
JA programs provide essential life skills through hands-on educational activities that focus on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness.
Our programs empower students to make a connection between what they learn in school and real-world applications, enhancing the relevance of their classroom learning and increasing their understanding of the value of staying in school.
Click here for more information: Junior Achievement Volunteer Overview.
For questions or to sign up, please contact Joanne Badger at jbadger@jascpa.org today!
PTO Updates
On Sunday, March 1 at 3pm, the PTO is sponsoring a showing of The Super Mario Bros movie at The Allen theater. Popcorn will be provided for students in attendance. Please RSVP with the number of people attending from each family as space is limited. This is not a drop-off event, students need to be accompanied by an adult.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D48AEAD2FA6FD0-61586382-super
The PTO is looking for volunteers to help decorate Annville Elementary on Friday, April 17 at 4pm prior to PSSA Testing. Please sign up to help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D48AEAD2FA6FD0-61586213-pssa
Our next PTO meeting is on March 26th at 5pm at Annville Elementary. The meeting time will be extended due to a scheduled presentation by Boosterthon; a possible future fundraiser platform.
Annville Youth League Baseball
A-C Reads Information
A-C Reads kicked off this week by digging into our new book, My Otter Half! Below you will find information for the reading calendar. We will also be participating in a community service project where we will be raising items for animals in need, like Franklin! All items will be donated to the Lebanon County Humane Society. Lastly, information for A-C Reads Movie Night is included!
Save the Date
- 1/19 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School for Students
- 1/26 - End of Second Marking Period
- 1/30 - A-C Reads Movie Night - 7:00 PM in the Secondary Auditorium
- 2/11 - Spring Picture Day
- 2/13 - School is in Session (Snow Make-Up Day)
- 2/16 - Presidents' Day - No School For Students
- 2/20 - Sixth Grade Wax Museum - 9:20-10:20 AM
School Spotlight
It's been a busy week at AE! See below for some of the events and learning that have taken place!
Pathways for Effective Communication
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).
Community Resources
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!
Stay Connected
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