Ambler October Newsletter
Learning in Full Bloom
Bring $1 and wear your favorite hat on Friday, October 3rd! Thank you for supporting our school.
Our 4th graders will be traveling to the Piedmont Forestry Center on Friday, October 3rd.
All 2nd grade students will be assessed October 7th - 9th and October 21st - 22nd. The results of these assessments will be utilized to determine eligibility for the Gifted & Talented program. Please be sure students get a good night’s rest the day before testing and have a healthy breakfast the morning of testing. Also, make sure students arrive to school on time as testing will begin promptly at 8:15 each morning. Students should not be absent during this time.
Our kindergarteners are headed to Stepps Hillcrest Orchard on Thursday, October 9th.
Students do not have school on Monday, October 13th or Tuesday, October 14th. Enjoy this long weekend with your family.
First Nine Weeks Report Cards will go home on Wednesday, October 15th.
Our Square One Art Fundraiser starts on Wednesday, October 15th. Thank you for supporting our school!
Our 4th graders will be visiting the SDPC Career Center on Friday, October 17th.
Our annual PTO Classroom Pumpkin Decorating Contest will run from October 20th - 24th! Good luck - may the best classroom pumpkin design win!
Our All Pro Dad program will take place on Friday, October 24th from 6:45 a.m. to 7:10 a.m. More information will be sent home closer to the date.
The Kona Ice Truck will be at Ambler on Friday, October 24th! Our PTO will send out more information closer to the date.
We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 27th - 30th. Red Ribbon Week is a special time when we come together to celebrate healthy choices and pledge to live drug free. Through fun dress-up days, activities, and learning, students will be reminded that their future is bright and full of possibilities when they choose to stay drug free!
Monday, October 27th:
"Being Drug Free is No Sweat"
Wear your favorite workout clothes or sweats.
Tuesday, October 28th:
"Drugs Are No Match For Us"
Wear your wackiest, tackiest outfit.
Wednesday, October 29th:
"Hide From Drugs, Not Your Future"
Come to school in camouflage.
Thursday, October 30th:
"Team Up Against Drugs"
Show your support for your favorite team.
Fall Field Day is almost here! Get ready for games, races, and tons of fun with your friends. Bring your energy, your smiles, and your school spirit—it’s going to be an unforgettable day! Our field day will take place on Thursday, October 30th.
***Mrs. Simmons needs volunteers for our Field Day. 3rd-5th graders will participate in the morning and K5-2nd grade will participate in the afternoon. You must be volunteer-trained! Please sign up below if you are able to help. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
*Interested in helping out but not volunteer-trained? Directions for completing volunteer training online can be found at the end of this newsletter.
Our students are in for a treat! Our PTO is bringing back the Candy Trail on Thursday, October 30th. It was a hit last year!
There is no school for students on Friday, October 31st. We hope you and your family have a wonderful Halloween!
Each month, we’ll focus on one important character trait that helps make our school a great place to learn and have fun.
October's trait is RESPONSIBILITY. Learning to be responsible helps students grow into caring, trustworthy people. Whether it’s completing homework, taking care of belongings, or helping a friend, responsibility builds confidence and independence. When kids learn early that their choices matter, they develop skills that will guide them toward success in school and in life.
At the end of the month, each class will vote for the student who has shown the most responsibility. Those students will be celebrated as role models for our school!
Let’s work together to make our school a place where character counts every day!
Volunteer Training Process for the 2025–26 School Year
This year, volunteers have the option to complete the training online. The updated process includes the following five steps:
- Watch the “Volunteering in SDPC” training video
Volunteering in SDPC Training Video - Review the “Volunteering in SDPC” informational pamphlet
Volunteering in SDPC Pamphlet - Review the safety one-pagers on Blood Borne Pathogens and Sexual Harassment
Blood Borne Pathogens Safety for School Volunteers
Sexual Harassment Prevention for School Volunteers
- Complete the Raptor volunteer application and background check
- All volunteers must submit an online application through the Raptor system.
- Volunteers interested in serving as chaperones or working one-on-one with students must select and pay for the $32 background check during the application process.
- Reminder: Background checks are valid for three years.
- Access the application using this link: Raptor Application Link
- Submit the Volunteer Orientation Certification Google Form
- This form verifies that you have completed all required training components.
Volunteer Orientation Certification Form
The SDPC Volunteer webpage has been updated with all necessary links and additional information about this process. You can access it here: SDPC Volunteers