Craddock's Weekly Update

Happy Friday Craddock Families!

We have successfully completed our first five day week with flying colors! The kids have done amazingly and have been incredibly supported by the Craddock staff in all parts of their day. It's not an easy adjustment to get back to school mode from summer mode. We are so proud of each and every one of our students for their resilience!

Next week will be an exciting one, as we will begin introducing recess equipment outside to the kids. We will be starting off with soccer balls and the sticky catch game. These are two favorites! As they practice and consistently play following expectations, we will introduce additional pieces! I am so excited to give them some additional things to do outside!

As a reminder to all of our car rider parents, we will be in regular pick up mode starting the week of 8/31, which means we will begin calling our car riders down at 3:10. That is how we will function the remainder of the year. We always call a little early the first week or two to get our students comfortable with the process. They have done wonderfully, so we are moving to our usual time!

We are in the thick of fall benchmarking right now, giving a mix of screeners and diagnostics. It's so helpful to begin learning more specifics about each of our students' strengths and areas for growth. This information will be incredibly helpful as we plan daily instruction and intervention. We look forward to sharing information with you about how your child did when we are finished in a few weeks.

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, concerns or feedback! The weather this weekend looks amazing! I hope you and your family can thoroughly enjoy it!

Take care,

Kim Stewart, Principal

Craddock Elementary School

330-562-3175 (office)

216-849-2552 (cell to call or text)

kmstewart@aurora-schools.org

Hello Craddock Families!

I am so excited to be your child’s school counselor for the 26-27 school year! I am getting so ready to meet all of our incoming 1st graders and welcome back our 2nd graders, as well as work with your family this year! This will be my 4th year at Aurora and my 7th year as a school counselor. This school year will be filled with classroom guidance lessons, PBIS re-teach groups, small groups, and individual check-ins for students who may need it. My goal in the first weeks of the school year is to build relationships with all our students, as well as help them acclimate to the new school year!

Below you will find a google form that will allow you to share any important information about your child’s social/emotional needs or any information that would be helpful for me to know so that I can be as helpful as possible. On this form, there is an opportunity to inform me of any other needs your family may have such as clothing or school supply needs.

School Counseling Information Form

You may also email me if you have any other questions or concerns!

I am so eager to see you all soon and I am looking forward to a happy and successful school year!

Take care,

Mrs. Claudia Schnur

330-562-3175 ext. 1135

cschnur@aurora-schools.org

We do our best to funnel all communication about our students' transportation and absences through our Google form connected below through the QR code and below through a link. This GREATLY reduces the craziness in the office having to address these calls and/or emails and it also helps us ensure no communication falls through the cracks. If we are receiving it from multiple places, it gets harder to track on busy days!

If you have any need to report your child absent, late or needing an early dismissal, just enter it into our form. If you need to change your child's transportation at any time, just enter it into our form. The responses go right to Mrs. Kerchenski in our main office. If she has any questions at all after reading your entry, she will always reach out!

THANK YOU in advance for helping us streamline our processes and most importantly, for doing all you can to ensure we know where your child is and how they are getting home safely each day!

Welcome Back Families!

I wanted to reiterate a few really important details pertaining to your child's health and wellness while here at school. If your child will require any medication to be administered during the school day, they must have a doctor's note on file. Please be reminded that medication cannot be sent in with students. An adult must drop off any needed medication to Craddock. We are open 8:00-4:00 Monday through Friday. Additionally, if your child has their well-visit or dental exam this summer, you can either upload the medical forms into Final Forms or bring it to school!

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 or download the forms from below!

A few additional reminders as we get the year up and running...

• It's super helpful for our students to have extra clothes here at school. Not necessarily for accidents, but for spills at lunch, tears or falls on the playground, etc.
• Please be reminded with the helpful graphic below of when students should remain home from school. Germs spread QUICKLY here and we don't want others at risk of getting sick. Thank you for your diligence with this!

If you have any questions or need anything at all, don't hesitate to contact me a kheyd@aurora-schools.org.

SEPTEMBER

• Friday, 9/04 - Autumn Assessment Day for Students Whose Last Name Begins with A-L (M-Z stay home)
• Monday, 9/07 - NO SCHOOL for Labor Day
• Tuesday, 9/08 - Autumn Assessment Day for Students Whose Last Name Begins with M-Z (A-L stay home)
• Monday, 9/21 - Field Trip to Moebius for Martin and Stephens
• Tuesday, 9/22 - Field Trip to Moebius for Atwood and Janko
• Wednesday, 9/23 - Field Trip to Moebius for Doherty and McArthur
• Tuesday, 9/29 - Field Trip to Moebius for Armbrecht and Goff
• Wednesday, 9/30 - Field Trip to Moebius for Tabachino and Acevedo

OCTOBER

• Friday, 10/02 - Cruisin' Craddock
• Friday, 10/09 - NO SCHOOL for NEOEA Day!
• Monday, 10/12 - NO SCHOOL for Staff Professional Development Day
• Wednesday, 10/21 - Fall School Picture Day
• Friday, 10/30 - Fall Costume Parade and Festival at 2:00 at Craddock

NOVEMBER

• Friday, 11/06 - Trimester 1 Ends
• Monday, 11/09 - Trimester 2 Begins
• Wednesday, 11/11 - Veteran's Day Assembly at 9:30 in the Gym
• Thursday, 11/12 - Night One of Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Friday, 11/13 - Trimester 1 Gather Reports LIVE
• Monday, 11/16 - Wednesday, 11/18 - Gifted Testing for 2nd Grade
• Thursday, 11/19 - Night Two of Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Tuesday, 11/24 - Trimester 1 Rally
• Wednesday, 11/25 - Friday, 11/27 - NO SCHOOL for Thanksgiving Break

Happy August!

All students schedules are currently available through the MyRide K-12 App. How to access the App is located on the ACSD website under Departments/Transportation on the right side of the webpage. I have included the link below.

If any student is needing to be picked up or dropped off other than their home location, they MUST fill out an alternate bus stop form before we can transport and return to us by email, fax or dropping off at the office. That form is located in the same area as listed below on the webpage and is also included below.

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. My email is cwingler@aurora-schools.org.

You are the most important piece to ensuring these very important times of the day run smoothly! All of our procedures are in place to protect the safety of our students, staff and visitors. Thank you in advance for your efforts and patience!

ARRIVAL

• Drop off each morning can take place from 8:40-8:55 a.m. Students are not permitted to exit cars until 8:40. Thank you!
• Car riders need to be dropped off following the route detailed in the map below. It is a single file line formed down Hurd Rd. This is the same line used for pick up in the p.m.
• Students can only exit cars on the sidewalk side of the horseshoe. We ask that you please adjust car seats and/or child locks if needed. Parents stay in cars at all times.
• Staff will be outside daily to help students enter the building and navigate to their classroom.

DISMISSAL

• Car rider dismissal begins each day at 3:10, but will be 5-10 minutes earlier the first few weeks of school. Students will be called down as you arrive in our horseshoe. We do this electronically through a Google Doc that all of the staff are watching so they know when to dismiss each car rider.
• All car rider parents will be issued a tag for the backside of their passenger visor with their child's last name on it. These can be secured at Meet and Greet or throughout the school year.
• Parents remain in cars and students will be escorted to their car by a staff member.
• When everything is up and running after a few weeks, car rider dismissal usually takes approximately 15-20 minutes.

Get ready for an unforgettable night out that supports a fantastic cause! Join us for an exhilarating event on Thursday, September 3, 2026, where community spirit meets thrilling action.

This isn't just any game – it's a special fundraising night dedicated to the Aurora Elementary PTO! Gather your friends, family, and fellow fans for an evening of excitement and make a real difference.

The gates swing open at 5:30 PM, giving you plenty of time to soak in the atmosphere, grab some refreshments, and find your seats before the action kicks off. The first pitch is set for 6:35 PM, promising a full evening of captivating entertainment under the lights.

What makes this offer truly special? For every ticket purchased through this exclusive link, $5 will be directly donated back to the Aurora Elementary PTO! Imagine the impact we can make together – every cheer, every high-five, and every ticket bought contributes to enriching the educational experience for the students of Aurora Elementary.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to enjoy a memorable event while giving back to your community. Let's pack the stands, cheer loud, and show our support for Aurora Elementary PTO. Secure your tickets today and be part of a winning team, both on and off the field!

All ticket purchases are final. Children 3 and under are free and do not need a ticket as it is assumed they are sitting on your lap. Tickets at 7 17 Credit Union Park are digital for the 2026 season, please head to our website https://www.milb.com/akron/tickets/digital-ticketing-help for information on how to access your tickets. If you run into any issues on the day of the game, please stop by any of our box office windows. Please contact ticketservice@akronrubberducks.com with general ticket questions or issues before the date of the event.

The Aurora Schools Foundation (ASF) will be at Meet the Teacher and Open Houses as we prepare for the school year. We encourage families to stop by and say hello! ASF supports teacher grants that bring imaginative and innovative experiences to all Aurora students. Learn more at www.auroraschoolsfoundation.org.

Email: kmstewart@aurora-schools.org
Website: www.aurora-schools.org
Location: 105 Hurd Road, Aurora, OH, USA
Phone: 330-562-3175
Twitter: @CraddockSchool