Principal Newsletter September 2025

SEPTEMBER

Sept 15-Oct 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept 18: Back to School Night & Book Fair!

Sept 25: PAC/PTO First Meeting, 5:30 pm

Please submit our Military Family Survey! There are 2 parts:

1. Tell us if your child has a parent or guardian currently serving in the US Military. If you are not an active duty military family, there is no need to submit this form.

2. Optional: Share your family US Military veterans. We will acknowledge them in a Veteran's Day activity and social media post this November!

Click the image below or use this link to access the form!

📚 Our Book Fair opens this week! Students who have money in their E-Wallet will be able to visit the fair during their scheduled STEAM class. It will also be open at this week's Grades 1-5 Back to School Night Thursday Evening! There is a special Kindergarten time slot from 5:30 - 6:00 pm. See the link below to add funds to your child's E-wallet!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/artsacademyelementary

Join us for Back to School Night, Thursday, September 18!

Meet your child's teacher and other parents of students in their class.
See the classroom and curriculum.
Meet our Arts Team!
Meet our Support Services Team.
Sign up to join our Parent Advisory Committee.
Confirm your clearances on file to volunteer and chaperone events.
Visit our Book Fair!
Our online Book Fair opens that week as well. Add money to your child's online wallet so they can safely make purchases during their assigned Book Fair Day!

All students who achieve 95% or higher attendance this year will take part in a special incentive activity in June!

Did you know:

95% Attendance equates to no more than 10 absences by the end of the school year. That's about 1 day each month.
School attendance is required by law.
Arriving late and leaving early adds up and still counts as missing school.
A written excuse is required within 3 days of an absence. Allowable excuses include illness, appointments, religious holidays or death in the family. Please note, lack of transportation is not an allowable excuse.
Good attendance will be rewarded! Keep an eye out for more information our 95% Attendance Incentive!

Help your child "Make 95" with these habits:

Set a consistent bedtime
Prepare the night before
Allow ample time in the morning
Schedule appointments before or after school when possible.
Get Involved! Parent involvement promotes a healthy attitude toward school and attendance.

We are here to help if you or your child is struggling to attend school.

Learn more by visiting the Attendance page of our website.

Missing 1 or 2 days each month can make it harder to: • Gain reading & math skills. • Build relationships. • Develop good attendance habits. Parent involvement helps promote good attendance! Volunteer to read, chaperone a trip or support school events! Attending school regularly in elementary sets the foundation for good habits that will last through high school and the workplace. Arriving late regularly causes children to miss entire reading or math lessons. Minutes missed add up to days absent.

AAECS is proud to be a federally-recognized CEP School (Community Eligibility Provision), providing free meals for all students.

Reminder: If you qualified for public community benefits last year, you must submit a new application to qualify again, Complete your application in our School Cafe app!

Breakfast and Lunch Menus are printed and sent home each month. Visit our Meals Program Page here.