AAK Dragon Mail News

October 7th: PTO Meeting from 4:15-5:15pm

October 10th: CLC Family Open House 4:30pm-5:15pm

October 10th: AAK Showcase 5:30pm-7:00pm

October 10th: Red Robin Fundraiser to support our 5th graders going to Eco Week!

October 11th: Camp Read A Lot 1:30pm-3:00pm

October 14th - 18th: Fall Break. No School, No CLC

October 31st: Halloween Parade and School Dance 1:30pm-3:00pm

See more upcoming dates and the school calendar here:

https://www.aakelementary.org/forms-information

School Accountability Committee Follow Up

Thank you to those who joined me for our SAC meeting on Thursday. This committee focuses on making recommendations on school priorities such as budget, safety planning, curriculum development, and data review. We meet quarterly (4 times per year) for about an hour. Please consider joining us for our next meeting on December 3rd at 4pm.

Here is an overview of what we discussed:

• CMAS Scores!

• 3rd grade ELA

School Average 729

District Average 732

State Average 738

• 3rd grade Math

School Average 724

District Average 735

State Average 740

• 4th grade ELA

School Average 739

District (CSI) Average 737

State Average 741

• 4th grade Math

School Average 727

District (CSI) Average 731

State Average 735

• 5th grade ELA

School Average 766

District (CSI) Average 744

State Average 747

• 5th grade Math

School Average 747

District (CSI) Average 735

State Average 739

• 5th grade Science

School Average 757

District (CSI) Average 735

State Average 736

See Ms Sierra's CLC Newsletter for information about the CLC Open House happening right before AAK Showcase! https://secure.smore.com/n/uw4j9

At Camp Read-A-Lot you will travel to campsites around AAK and hear stories from all of our classroom teachers! Join your student from 1:30-3:00pm on Friday, October 11th!

Please call or text the CLC phone at 970-619-1077

October 4th CLC Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/uw4j9

100 Mile Club is open to Kinder – 5th grade AAK students. 100 Mile Club sessions will take place on the sidewalk on the NW side of the parking lot from the donation bin to the playground. Students may participate from 7:25-7:40am and 3:40-4:00pm on any day they are present and do not have another club at that time. Children who are interested in being a part of the 100 Mile Club should sign up here: https://forms.gle/ZoyMdgDdkYho33fC6

If you have additional questions about the 100 Mile Club, please contact Amanda Woods at awoods@aakelementary.org.

Click here to view the menu from our new caterer! https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/Y2FT7A?buildingId=be11f078-9a3f-ef11-bec0-a35da61ebcdb

Please let us know if your student will be out for the day, or will be more than 15 minutes late for school:

If your student is going to be absent for an appointment, vacation, or is ill, please call to let us know, or use the form linked below to excuse their absence.

Your student must be free of fever, vomiting, and/or diarrhea for 24 hours without medication before returning to school, i.e. if they have symptoms today, they will need to remain home tomorrow.

If your student has a runny nose, cough, sore throat, etc. (without fever, vomiting, and/or diarrhea) they must stay home until they only have one symptom left and it is improving.

Or you can call 970-226-2800. Thank you!

Click here: https://secure.smore.com/n/nm40f for additional information on:

-Pick up and drop off procedure

-Free and Reduced Lunch Application

-CLC times and Sign Up

-School Lunch Info

-Student and Family Handbook

-School calendar and event info

-Birthday Celebration info

-Volunteer and Driver Forms

-Medicine administration and allergy forms

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https://www.smore.com/u/aakelementary

AAK is a public elementary school serving students in grades K-5 that reside in the Front Range. Our school offers a robust arts program that complements core academics, fosters critical thinking skills, and creates confident, creative individuals with the freedom to reach their full potential, all within a supporting school community.

Email: info@aakelementary.org
Website: https://www.aakelementary.org/
Location: 4800 Wheaton Drive, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Phone: (970) 226-2800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAKElementary/