Aquarian News

August

8/19 1st-5th First Day

8/19 Kindy Academy

Mr. Paul 9:30-11:30

Mrs. Brenda and Mrs. Melissa 1:00-3:00

8/20 Kindy Academy

Mr. Paul 9:30-11:30

Mrs. Brenda and Mrs. Melissa 9:00-11:00

8/24-9/1- House Leadership Academy

8/24 APC Meeting 5:45 in the Library

• Meeting ID: 945 3161 5121
• Passcode: 871491

8/25 Kindy Meet and Greet 3:45-4:15

8/26 Kindergarten First Day

8/27 PTO Event Planning 5-7 in the Library

8/28 Open House/ Ice Cream Social 5:00-7:00

8/31 ASA Sign-Ups at 8:00

September

9/1 School Pictures in Library

9/2 School Pictures in Library

9/2 House Assembly 8:35-9:50

9/3 Math Starts

9/8-9/18 MAP Testing

9/8 First Quarter ASA's Start

9/8 Texas Dine to Donate

9/14 PTO Meeting 5:30 in the Library

9/17-9/18 mClass

9/18 Dress Like a Pirate Day

9/19 Bowling Event

9/19 Coyote Classic

9/22 APC Meeting 5:45 in the Library

• Meeting ID: 945 3161 5121
• Passcode: 871491

9/23 North Running Jamboree

9/25 House Hour

Show your Aquarian and House pride and gear up for the new school year! Our Back-to-School Spirit Wear Store is officially open with apparel and gear for students, families, and friends.

Whether you're looking for something to wear on spirit days or just want to represent Aquarian around town, there’s something for everyone!

🛍️ SHOP AQUARIAN SPIRIT WEAR

📅 Store Open: August 13 – September 8, 2026

Don’t wait—the store closes September 8!

(Kindergartners will find out their house on Sept. 2nd! New to bulding students in 1st -5th will find out on 8/24.)

General Guidance

• Drop Off is from 8:00-8:15. Students are welcome to enter the building through the gym doors at 8:15. Until then they will wait outside on the blacktop.
• Pickup is from 3:15-3:30. Classes have specials until 3:15. Please do not plan on picking up earlier than 3:15. You will just be waiting in line. We do a staggered dismissal. Students in 3rd-5th will be dismissed at 3:15. Students in kindergarten through the 2/3 multiage will be released at 3:25. If you have a student in the upper grades and another in the lower grades, come at the 3:25 pickup time.
• No Cell Phone Usage in the Pickup/ Drop Off-Line
• Parents and students must cross at a crosswalk.
• Please be kind and patient. Our kids are watching.

Drop Off

• All students will enter through the gym doors.
• Please pull all the way forward. Do not leave space between you and the car in front of you.
• If your child needs assistance getting in and out of the vehicle, please park and walk them across the crosswalk.

Pickup

You have two options for pickup:

1. Go through the pickup line. OR
2. Park and meet your child at their line spot on the fence. (Do not meet your child at their classroom. Our halls get crowded during dismissal. We need to safely be able to exit.)

Using the Pickup Line

• Have your yellow card (These will be sent home on the first day and handed out during pick up the first week.) displayed on the right-hand side of your windshield. Staff will be looking for this to call your child to the pickup line.
• When you enter the pickup line, pull all the way forward. Do not leave space between you and the next vehicle.
• A staff member will call your child on the radio. They will be waiting for you in front of the fence, where their class is lined up.
• Students must enter the vehicle from the sidewalk. They may not walk around the vehicle, as cars pass on that side.
• You may not get out of your car in the pickup line.
• As soon as your child is safely inside, please exit the pickup line.
• When exiting the school grounds whether from the parking lot or pickup line, you must turn right.

Parking

• Park
• Cross at a crosswalk.
• Meet your child at their line spot on the fence.
• Check-in with the teacher before leaving with your child.
• Do NOT park on the side street. Our neighbors get very frustrated.
• If you want to park, you must use the Lois to 32nd route. All vehicles coming from Minnesota, will need to use the pickup/ drop off line.
• When exiting the school grounds whether from the parking lot or pickup line, you must turn right.

• 8:15 First Bell

• 8:30 Tardy Bell

• 8:35-9:50 Math
• 11:40-12:40 Lunch/ Recess
• K-2nd have lunch first
• 3-6 have recess first.
• 3:15 Dismissal Bell
• 3:15 3rd -5th Dismissed
• 3:25 K-2/3 Dismissed

Our house system is meant to create a stronger sense of belonging for students and families. We believe belonging to a house ignites a passion for learning, fosters relationships across the school and grade levels, encourages involvement, and helps to build a climate and culture where all students, families, and staff thrive.

Please visit Aquarian's website to read more about what each house represents. Every Friday we rep. our houses! Kindergartners will find out their house on September 2nd during our first assembly! All new to building students will find out on August 24th.

We love having our Aquarian families involved! Whether you plan to help in the classroom, chaperone a field trip, drive for a field trip, or volunteer at a school event, all volunteers must complete ASD’s online Raptor Volunteer Application.

We are asking EVERY parent/guardian to complete the Raptor application at the beginning of the year—even if you aren’t sure you’ll volunteer. Getting approved now means you’ll be ready when a volunteer opportunity or field trip comes up!

Please complete your application as soon as possible:
ASD Volunteer Application & Information

New this year: Volunteers who interact with students at school for more than four (4) hours per week must also complete Mandatory Reporter Training before volunteering.

Additional forms for field trip drivers and walking field trips will be provided by your child’s teacher as needed.

Thank you for helping us make field trips, classroom activities, and special events possible. Our volunteers are an important part of what makes the Aquarian community so special!

Kindy Academy

8/19- Kindy Academy

• Mr. Paul 9:30-11:30
• Ms. Brenda and Ms. Melissa 1:00-3:00

8/20- Kindy Academy

• Ms. Brenda and Ms. Melissa 9:00-11:00
• Mr. Paul 9:30-11:30

The kindergarten students are invited to come test out a session in their kindergarten classroom. We are excited to offer an opportunity for children to experience a snapshot of kindergarten. This will be a child-centered time. Parents are encouraged to leave but can stay if need be. Kindergartners are welcome to come to one session if your student is with Ms. Melissa or Ms. Brenda. Mr. Paul's students may attend both sessions. Your child may bring a snack, but please write their name on it. We are excited to meet our newest Aquarian students!

Don't forget we also have our kindergarten meet and greet on the 25th from 3:45-4:15 on the playground. Please do not arrive until after 3:30, as we will be dismissing 1st through 5th.

Hi Aquarian Charter Families!

Picture day is coming up on September 1st and 2nd! CLICK HERE to find which day your child's picture day. You will also learn how to order, when to expect pictures, what to wear and more.

Thank you for trusting me with your children's photos,

Audrey R.

Brooks & Hayes Photography

AQUARIAN CHARTER SCHOOL

PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)

What is PTO???

The Aquarian Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) includes parents, family members, and our teachers! We meet the first Monday of each month to help organize and provide financial support for events and activities for our school and community. When you are involved with the PTO, you will know what's happening at school without having to pry it out of your student!

Upcoming PTO Event - TISSUE and TEARS on August 26, 2025, at 8:45 held in the library. Send your kindy off to school and join us in the library to meet other parents and get additional information about what to expect during the school year! Of course, tissues and tears are optional.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our August PTO meeting! We have lots of exciting things happening as we kick off the new school year. 🎉

Here are a few highlights:

🏃 A-Thon – October 2!
We’re already getting started on sponsor outreach and brainstorming fun ideas for laps, prizes, and student incentives. If you know a local business that may want to sponsor, we’d love your help connecting with them! Fill out the form here to give us their info!

https://forms.gle/Lqv3geDS1Qi35tgb6

🍎 Upcoming Events

• 🎒 Tissues & Tears: August 26 for our kindergarten families
• 🎉 Events Meeting: August 27 5-6pm in the library
• 🍦 Back-to-School Night: August 28
• 🎳 Bowling: Coming in September!
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💙 PTO Membership
Please log into our PTO website and double-check that your child(ren)’s information is up to date. Annual and lifetime memberships are available, and members receive discounted pricing at many PTO events!

PRICES GO UP IN OCTOBER!

🗳️ PTO Board Openings
We’ll have two board seats up for election in October! Committee positions are also available and do not require board membership. If you’d like to get more involved, we’d love to have you! 🙌 Be sure to come to our September Meeting to learn more!

💰 Teacher Exploration Budget
We’ll revisit a proposal to increase the teacher exploration budget from $200 to $300 per teacher at our September meeting.

📅 Next PTO Meeting: September 14, 2026

Thanks for helping make Aquarian such a fun and supportive community for our students! 💙 We’re excited for a great year ahead! 🎉

Aquarian Charter School PTO

A-Thon is a fun jog-a-thon fundraiser where students get active, set goals, and collect donations based on their participation. It is PTO's biggest fundraiser of the year! We’re currently looking for new local businesses and companies to sponsor this year’s event.

If you know of a company that may be interested, please send us:

• Company name
• Contact person, if you have one
• Whether you’d be willing to reach out to them
• Their email address, if available

We appreciate any connections or introductions that could help make this year’s A-Thon a success. Thank you for supporting our students and school!

Fill out the survey here: https://forms.gle/WYY3Zdou4btHEU689

Each year, a $150 non-refundable student activity fee is required per child. This fee helps cover the cost of field trips, explorations, and other student events throughout the school year. It is due before the end of the first quarter.

Online payment are available!

To pay online:

1. Log in to your Parent Connect account.

2. Select your child.

3. Under ASD Quick Links, click Online Payments.

4. Choose Activity Fee to complete your payment.

If you experience any issues with the online payment system, please contact the front office at 742-4900 for assistance.

Are you in need of childcare after school? Campfire at Aquarian has space available!