Aquarian News
Weekly Update #8
Magical Music Room
The Magical Music Room is buzzing with music, movement, and creativity! Read Mrs. Connie’s full update to discover what students have been learning. The update also includes links to our “5 Houses Strong” song, dance tutorials, and Holiday Sing-Along slides for each grade level so families can join the fun and practice at home!
Pizza, Pizza, Pizza!
Pizza day is approaching this Friday, October 9th for families who submitted an order. Lunch will include a slice of cheese pizza, carrots, and applesauce pouch. Thank you for supporting 3rd grade field trips!
3/4 Battle of the Books
Calling all readers! Just a reminder that ¾ Battle of the Books will be meeting this Tuesday in Ms. Megan's room. If you have not signed up your child yet, please do so at: https://forms.gle/AXgWxdr2EKiBqcbC7 . If they are not signed up they will not be allowed to participate in Tuesday's meeting. Also, we will not be meeting the following week, Tuesday, October 13th. Happy reading!
Exploration Needs
- Ms. Melissa is in need of all of your cardboard tubes for her building exploration. Please drop them off to her in Room 2.
- Ms. Brady, Ms. Monica, and Mr. Pugh would love to take your large cardboard off your hands.
Science Fair News
Dear Aquarian Families,
The 2026/27 Science Fair Packet is now posted on the Aquarian website! The Science Fair will take place on February 4th and 5th.
3rd–5th Grade: Individual Science Fair projects are required.
K–2nd Grade: Classrooms will complete in-class group projects with their teachers, but individual student projects are optional and warmly welcomed!
Important Dates to Remember:
Entry Forms Due: Thursday, December 4th (to classroom teachers)
Projects Due: Wednesday, February 3rd (or sooner if specified by your child's teacher)
Look for the hard copy packet (entry form included) coming home with your 3-5th grade student in the next couple of weeks. It’s never too early to start planning. Now is a good time to start brainstorming ideas!
Volunteer Judges Needed: We are looking for 30–40 volunteer judges on February 4th from approximately 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Parents, family members, and community friends are all welcome! If you are interested in judging, please sign up here or contact Stacy Campbell directly.
Please reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing our students' incredible projects!
Your science fair committee,
Stacy Campbell campbell_stacy@asdk12.org
Brady Neel neel_brady@asdk12.org
Kristen Ryder holmes-ryder_kristen@asdk12.org
Connie Tracy tracy_connie@asdk12.org
Original Works Art Fundraiser
Aquarian students have the opportunity to participate in the Original Works Art Fundraiser again this year! The Original Works Company scans your child’s artwork and prints it on quality items such as notecards, magnets, mugs, towels, and more. Proceeds from this fundraiser directly benefit Aquarian’s art program and supply budget.
Artwork and ordering packets will come home soon. Orders are due October 15th, and items will be mailed to Aquarian by late November. Please see the packet for more information.
Email questions to Ms. Lisa at chelmo_lisa@asdk12.org. Thank you for supporting Aquarian’s art program!
Fire Up the Grill with the Aquarian Dads Club!
Calling all Aquarian dads, grandfathers, and father figures! Grab the kids and join us for an informal Dads Club BBQ—a great opportunity to meet other dads, swap stories, and help build a strong community for our kids.
BYOM & Buns: Bring Your Own Meat (or veggies!) and Buns to throw on the grill. We’ll supply the grill, condiments, paper plates, and cold drinks. Just bring your favorite grilling items and come ready to relax and connect.
When: Oct 9, 2026 from 5-6
Where: Aquarian Playground
Got questions, please email Mr. Paul or Mr. Robert at campbell_paul@asdk12.org or stagg_robert@asdk12.org.
Come hungry and bring a friend—we look forward to seeing you there!
Name Bubbles
Our Lost and Found is overflowing! Please help us keep belongings with their owners by labeling your child’s water bottles, lunchboxes, jackets, backpacks, and other personal items.
Need labels? Shop Name Bubbles for waterproof, laundry-safe, customizable labels. Every purchase made through our link gives back to Aquarian!
September’s Top House Point Earners
Each month, the top point earner from every house in grades K–2 and 3–5 gets to spin the prize wheel during lunch to earn bonus points for their house!
Congratulations to our September winners:
Grades K–2
Honradez: Kaelyn, Mr. Paul’s class
Respeto: Sam, Mr. Paul’s class
Responsabilidad: Jason, Ms. Kristin’s second-grade class, and Jude, Mr. Paul’s class
Compasión: Troy, Ms. Kristin’s second-grade class
Perseverancia: Zelda, Mr. Paul’s class
Grades 3–5
Honradez: Jack, Ms. Sarah O.’s class, and Eli, Ms. Kristen’s fourth-grade class
Respeto: Miles, Ms. Sarah O.’s class
Responsabilidad: Zayne, Mrs. Brady’s class
Compasión: Lydia, Mrs. Sarah Fineman’s class, and Naomi, Ms. Sarah F.’s class
Perseverancia: River, Mrs. Brady’s class
📘 Yearbooks Are on Sale!
Early bird gets the worm! 🐛 Order your Aquarian yearbook before October 31st and receive 10% off. A portion of each sale supports our PTO and Aquarian—thank you for helping us keep our programs strong!
✨ New this year:
Can’t decide between softcover or hardcover? Stop by the front office to flip through last year’s editions.
Order now and you can still add custom pages later in the year.
Don’t forget to download the TreeRing app! Upload photos from events and classrooms—share them to the public folders for yearbook use, or save them privately for your own custom kiddo pages.
💡 Missed last year’s yearbook? It’s not too late! Log into TreeRing, scroll down, and order one.
