This is a monthly newsletter posted on the 1st of each month during the regular school year. You will find upcoming dates, events or information in regards to school-wide activities or polices/procedures. The newsletter is linked on our website, Instagram, Facebook & sent via Remind. We do our best to put all school information in the newsletter!

• January 6th - School resumes
• January 13th - PTO Meeting 11:00 a.m.
• January 23rd - Treat & Trinket Sale $1.00
• January 23rd - Ready for Kindergarten! 4:30 p.m. (more information below)

$1 on Thursdays if your child wants to wear a hat. All proceeds go back to the school to help with supplies, field trips, and other opportunities for our students.

Next Month...

• February 13th - Valentine's Day Parties 1:30 p.m.
• February 17th - President's Day - No School

Parents and Caregivers of children ages 0-5 learn how to turn everyday moments into learning moments. FREE educational toys geared to YOUR child's age are given upon completion of each workshop! Share with anyone in the community with children ages 0-5. Sign up to attend!

We will be providing free snack & childcare here at Acequia Elementary. The instructors are (JaeLee Crane ages 0-1, Julee Posyluzny ages 1-2, Melissa Rasmussen ages 2-3, Brittany Rigby ages 3-4, Heather Hepworth ages 4-5, and a Spanish speaking class Sandra Macias ages 4-5) Please register so we can plan for snacks and childcare. Please forward this information on to any family or friends. All are welcome who register!

From Acequia Handbook:

Parents are encouraged to call the school and report the absence of their child. Excused absences are illnesses that are verified by a physician and reported to the school office by a doctor’s note.

After three absences, a letter of concern is sent home to parents who are asked to help improve

the attendance problem of their child. If absences continue after this, the absences will be referred

to attendance court and may be considered truant. We ask that parents not pick up their children

prior to the end of the school day.

The first bell rings at 7:40 a.m. Teachers begin instruction at 7:45 a.m. and it is important that all students are present for opening routines, likewise students are dismissed at 2:45 p.m. and need to be present up until school is over.

Continual tardies or early pick-ups violate district attendance policies (3 tardies = 1 absence). Please avoid tardies and early-picks ups as it disrupts the learning process for all students.

2nd semester the allotment of days to miss is 8 days.

Please be mindful of our guidelines as we are watching attendance and tardies closely.

Please make sure your children come to school prepared for the fresh, cold air! Unless there is inclement weather (guidelines listed below), all students will go outside for recess.

We want everyone to stay warm and enjoy their outdoor time, so don’t forget the coats, hats, gloves, and boots! Thank you for helping us keep our kids cozy and ready for the winter chill.

Check out this resource: Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help starts here:

There are a handful of t-shirts & sweatshirts available for purchase in the front office.

This jubilant picture book filled with powerful affirmations celebrates the beautiful magic that makes each of us special. This is the perfect heartfelt gift for a birthday, graduation or other new beginnings.

There is a spark in you!

The spark in you shines when you smile. It sparkles when you dance. It glimmers and shimmers, zings, and pops! Your spark is festive and joyous and burns brightest when you are authentically being you.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Carnival, a little girl uses all her creative energy to get ready for the big parade. Through the eyes of this vibrant character, the story celebrates individual expression and creativity as well as the explosion of light, color, and flavor of the festival.

Leaning into her Brazilian heritage, creator Andrea Pippins shares a window into the world of a young girl as she joins in the excitement of the parade. The spare text leaves room for the striking artwork to shine in a powerful display of community, individuality, and spirit.

We try our very best to communicate with you through all different formats in hopes one works for you! If you aren't following along- please do! We can't wait to show you everything that goes on behind the school doors.

We post lots of pictures throughout the month to show you what is going on at school. If you would not like to have your child in a picture/video that could potentially be posted to our social media websites - please let the office know. If we don't hear from you, we will assume you agree.

Thank you-