26-27 Back to School Top 10

Dear Audubon Families,

Welcome to another exciting year at Audubon Elementary! Whether you're returning for another year or joining our Eagle family for the first time, we're so glad you're here. Our staff has been busy preparing classrooms, planning engaging learning experiences, and getting everything ready for an incredible year ahead.

At Audubon, our theme this year is "View From the Top." We believe every child has the potential to reach new heights, and together, we'll provide the Best Environment, Best Instruction, and Best Opportunities to help every student succeed.

To help your family get off to a great start, we've put together this Parent Top 10 Guide. Inside you'll find the most important information you'll need throughout the school year:

#1 Attendance Matters
Learn why showing up every day is one of the biggest keys to student success and review our district attendance expectations.

#2 District Calendar
Keep important dates, holidays, breaks, and special events at your fingertips all year long.

#3 Homework Expectations
See our homework guidelines, recommended time limits by grade level, and simple ways families can support learning at home.

#4 School Day Information
Review arrival and dismissal procedures, breakfast times, school hours, and other daily routines to help mornings run smoothly.

#5 Dress Code
Take a quick look at our student dress expectations so everyone arrives ready to learn.

#6 Moment of Silence
Learn about Kentucky's required daily moment of silence and what students can expect each morning.

#7 Transportation Information
Find bus route information and learn how to use the Stopfinder app to stay updated on your child's transportation.

#8 Parent Dashboard
Explore our Parent Dashboard—your one-stop location for school supply lists, important dates, forms, and many of the resources you'll use throughout the year.

#9 PikMyKid
Learn how to use PikMyKid to make dismissal changes, announce your arrival, and ensure every afternoon dismissal is safe and efficient.

#10 Stay Connected
Discover the best ways to stay informed through our new district communication platform, school updates, and social media so you never miss important information.

We encourage you to save this guide and refer back to it throughout the year. Our goal is to make communication easy, provide families with the information they need, and work together to ensure every child has a successful school year.

Thank you for trusting us with your child. We are honored to partner with you and can't wait to see all of the amazing things our Eagles will accomplish this year. Here's to an incredible year of learning, growing, and reaching new heights together!

Always Expect Success!

~Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Velotta

Our first day of school is quickly approaching! Save the 26-27 Daviess County School Calendar to stay in the know on all upcoming dates!

Purpose

This policy on the assignment of homework to students has been developed to establish responsibilities and guidelines for standards for the assignments, evaluation, and monitoring of homework assignments.

Scope

This policy is intended to guide teachers, parents, and students of Audubon Elementary School.

Definition

Purpose for Homework

Homework consists of assigned activities students must complete outside the classroom to reinforce, extend, or apply previously learned skills and knowledge. It should not introduce new or unfamiliar concepts and to be recognized that not all homework needs to take the form of written assignments.

Guidelines

1. It is the policy of Audubon Elementary School that teachers will assign homework as appropriate to all students capable of completing assignments and that homework will never be used as a form of punishment.

2. Homework canwill consist of nightly assignments, independent reading, and/ or someone reading to the student.

3. The appropriate amount of minutes per evening of any assignments completed at home are as follows:

· K-1: not to exceed 30 total minutes

· 2-3: not to exceed 40 total minutes

· 4-5: not to exceed 45 total minutes

*Do not let a child work on homework an exceeding amount of time. If a child frequently struggles with homework past the assigned minutes, the parent should contact the teacher. The parents and teacher will collaborate to develop a plan of action for individual success.

Daily Reading will be the only homework that could be assigned on weekends

4. Homework assignments are given to support student learning as appropriate. Some homework, especially in the primary program, should involve students in reading to their parents and vice versa or in taking part in cultural and creative activities. With the exception of innovative strategies, it should not introduce new or unfamiliar concepts or skills

5. Teachers will evaluate and return all homework assignments to students in a timely manner.

6. Teachers will decide which homework assignments affect a student’s grade.

7. Teachers shall provide clear, concise directions for the completion of homework assignments.

8. The principal of Audubon School will ensure that the Homework Policy is distributed to all teachers, parents, and students.

9. Parents and students will sign a Homework Contract which outlines their roles and responsibilities for homework at Audubon.

Parental Support

Parents are urged to actively involve themselves with their children’s homework. Homework assignments offer an opportunity for valuable interaction between parent and child in support of learning. Parents can help in the following ways:

1. Show interest in the schoolwork that children bring home.

2. Provide a suitable place to study, free from disturbances.

3. Keep materials available for completing homework.

4. Be available to explain instructions and answer questions.

5. Check to see that all work is completed.

6. Encourage the child to perform his/her best and praise them when they do.

7. Help students use grit and self-control to complete homework.

8. Keep close contact with the child’s teacher.

9. Reward children in appropriate ways for their work.

10. Do not let a child work on homework an exceeding amount of time. If a child frequently struggles with homework past the assigned minutes, the parent should contact the teacher. The parents and teacher will collaborate to develop a plan of action for individual success.

Student Responsibilities

Students are responsible for completing homework with support from parents and should follow the following suggestions:

1. Begin with the End in Mind: Make a plan for completing homework

1. Write down assignments and due dates, ask questions and get supplies before leaving school.

2. Select an appropriate area for homework to be done. Take all materials, books, homework folder, and assignments directly to that area each day.

3. Plan a time to work and be consistent in completing it on time.

2. Use grit and self-control to complete homework.

3. Do your best work.

7:00am—Our doors open. Students participate in fun, engaging activities that set them up for a successful day!

*Students who are car riders and plan to eat breakfast need to arrive by 7:15 am.

7:25am—Students move to classrooms.

7:30am—Our morning announcements begin.

7:35am—Our school day officially begins.

All students must be signed in by an adult after 7:35 am.

2:20pm- School Ends - Car riders will be brought to the front of the school. For the safety of your child, you must have a car tag (given from the office) to pick up your student. Please announce your arrival when you join the car rider line.

Dear DCPS Families,
Beginning last school year and continuing this year, all Kentucky public schools will include a moment of silence or reflection at the start of each day, as part of a new state law (House Bill 96). This quiet time will last between one and two minutes. During this moment, students will remain seated and silent, allowing them to choose how they wish to spend the time—whether in personal reflection, prayer, meditation, or simply taking a calm moment to start their day.

Teachers and staff will not guide or suggest how students use this time; it’s completely up to each individual student. We encourage families to talk with their children about how they might want to use this quiet moment meaningfully.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your school’s administration.

Please refer to the stopfinder app for exact pick up and drop off times.

Click on the image below to go to our Parent Dashboard!

All dismissal changes must be made through PikMyKid prior to 1:00pm on the day of the change.

Use PikMyKid to:

• Change dismissal plans
• Announce your arrival
• Add approved pickups
• Schedule future dismissal changes

DCPS Families,

We are excited to announce that our district is launching a new district app this will have all things Daviess County Public Schools and your child’s school news, district updates, and two-way communication. Our district is transitioning from TalkingPoints to Rooms for two-way communication with families. Guardians will need to download the app for communication moving forward after July 1, 2026. Students can log in with their school email, and parents/guardians can log in with their email on file in Infinite Campus. More details and information will be provided the week of July 6th and at your child’s back-to-school nights for how to log in to your account. Please make sure ALL of your information is up to date and correct in Infinite Campus when you register online for the 2026-27 school year. This will ensure a seamless transition. We’re excited to bring our communication into one clear, connected experience for you.

Below are links to the DCPS app:

Email: aesinfo@dcps.org
Website: https://www.daviesskyschools.org/o/aes
Location: Audubon Elementary School, 3000 Worthington Road, Owensboro, KY 42301
Phone: 270-852-7150
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AESOwensboro