Leighton Update

Dear Leighton Families,

There was an incredible amount of activity, celebration, and fun packed into the final two weeks of the school year at Leighton Elementary! Our entire school community came together to send our fifth graders off with a wonderful clap-out celebration, which you can see highlighted below. While this newsletter is packed with photos and information from our end-of-year events—including our amazing Field Day—it only scratches the surface of the experiences our students shared in these final weeks.

As you scroll through, you will find helpful information regarding next year's supply lists, as well as important reminders for medical forms and Final Forms. We have also included some key dates for the start of the upcoming school year, but for now, our main focus is on enjoying a well-deserved summer break. We will send out more detailed back-to-school communications in the months ahead.

On behalf of myself and the entire Leighton staff, thank you for a successful school year filled with fun, growth, and achievement. We hope your summer is filled with sunshine, laughter, and wonderful family memories. We already look forward to welcoming our current third and fourth graders back in August as our fourth and fifth graders!

Spencer Warders

Principal, Leighton Elementary

5th Grade Clap-Out

The staff, student body, and parents all lined up to "Clap-Out" our amazing 5th graders on the last day of school! It was awesome to see our 5th graders get to see their 3rd and 4th grade teachers one last time as they said farewell to their 5th grade teachers and Leighton. We are so proud of their growth and accomplishments while at Leighton. We know the class of 2033 will do amazing things at Harmon and beyond!

Senior Memory Lane Walk

Our Leighton students and staff were so excited to welcome our Graduating Seniors on their "Walk down Memory Lane" We are so proud of their accomplishments and wish them all the best as they enter the next phase of their journeys!

Leighton Legends

Our Leighton Legends are students who have done a tremendous job demonstrating our three PBIS expected behaviors of Being Respectful, Being Responsible and Being a Problem Solver.

Our Leighton Legends for the month of MAY are:

3rd Graders: Callie Eshelman, Narin Kim, Alex Colosetti, Luca Rothstein, Jackson Syllaba and Joshua Kuntharayil

4th Graders: Lainey Novolny, Jackson Gramc, Caroline Knight, Charlie Seelbach and Bobby Wolford

5th Graders: Neysa Lojan, Reagan Thompson, Allison Dsouza, Meredith Soltis, Juliana Chordas, Derek Friedman and Lauryn Ladrach

Outstanding job students!

4th Quarter Greenmen Bus Award Winners

These students have gone above and beyond positive behavior expectations on our school bus transportation during the fourth quarter! The daily bus commute is a vital part of the school day, as it sets the tone for how our students start and end their school experience.

Last week, we celebrated our fourth-quarter Greenmen Bus Award winners for each grade level. Winners were recognized during the morning announcements and invited to the front office to receive their rewards. We are incredibly proud of these students for demonstrating such exemplary behavior and leadership on the bus!

Leighton Luau Field Day Fun!

We couldn't have asked for better weather for our Leighton Luau Field Day! Students had a blast participating in 14 different games and activities. Some of the biggest highlights included the tug-of-war, parachute games, and various relays. A huge thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers for helping the day run smoothly, and an extra special shout-out to PE teacher Mrs. Scaffide for planning such a fantastic event!

Orchestra and General Music Performances

Our fourth and fifth-grade orchestra students gave their final performances of the year last week, and they certainly did not disappoint! Led by Mr. Nabring, the students put on a spectacular show. Additionally, Dr. Iriarte's music class capped off the year with an incredibly entertaining "Pirate Musical." Outstanding job, everyone—we are so proud of your hard work!

5th Grade Rocket Launches

Throughout the month of May, our fifth graders have been busy applying their critical thinking, problem-solving, and STEM skills to design and engineer their very own rockets! The hard work paid off this week as students successfully launched their creations high into the sky and watched them safely parachute back to Earth. This was a fantastic culminating project for their fifth-grade Inquiry class!

Wishtree Novel Activity

In the final weeks, Mrs. Chartier’s class brought their literature studies to life on the Leighton trail. Students reflected on their goals and wishes for our community, writing them on decomposable paper and tying them to the trees. This reflective outdoor activity was a wonderful showcase of our district competencies: empathy, resilience, and balance.

Performance for our Preschoolers

Mrs. Skeels’ and Mrs. Anderson’s classes recently created wonderful performances based on well-known children's books for our preschool students. By acting out the stories, our fifth graders truly made the characters come to life! This was a fantastic opportunity for our older students to practice leadership through interactive read-alouds, while creating an engaging experience for our youngest learners.

Supply Lists For 2026 - 2027 School Year

Click the corresponding buttons to access the supply list for next year's 3rd, 4th or 5th grade. These will also be available on the district website through Schools then Leighton.

3rd Grade Supply List 26-27

4th Grade Supply List 26-27

5th Grade Supply List 26-27

Art Newsletter from Mrs. Girbino

Click Here to Access the End of the Year Art Newsletter

Clinic Update

New doctors’ orders and new medication will be required for each school year. You can locate all medication forms on our website at: www.aurora-schools.org→departments→nursing services. The Buttons below will bring you to the appropriate forms for medication or allergy, asthma or seizure plans or medications for next year if necessary.

Medication Administration Form

Allergy Care Form

Asthma Care Form

Seizure Care Form

Withdrawal Form and Final Forms

If your family is moving out of the district and your child will be leaving the Aurora Schools, please complete and return the withdrawal form by clicking the button below. As a reminder, the Aurora City Schools is not an open enrollment district so each family must reside in the Aurora Schools to attend.

If you are moving over the summer but remaining in Aurora, please update your Final Forms with your new address and residency information so that communication can reach you at your new address. Thanks!

Click the Final Forms Image to take you to the district Final Forms Website.

ACSD Withdrawal Form