Aldridge Fifth Grade

As the Aldridge PTA President next year, I am excited to begin building a strong team to support our school community!

Our PTA thrives on meaningful partnerships between families, teachers, and staff — and we’re looking for great Ocelots to help lead the way next year!

If you’re interested in getting more involved, building community, and supporting the programs and experiences that make our school special, we’d love to hear from you. No prior PTA experience needed — just a heart for Aldridge and a willingness to work as part of a team.

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Have questions or want to learn more about the different roles? I’m happy to help — feel free to reach out anytime.

· Rachel Davis, presidentelect@aldridgepta.org

Free Saturday Math Tutoring for Plano ISD Students (K–12) Update

We are excited to share an update regarding free Saturday math tutoring for Plano ISD Students (K–12) at Guinn Special Programs Center. Due to the overwhelming success of the program, the Top Achievers Foundation has expanded its capacity to support the growing demand. As a result, tutorials have officially reopened, and additional students can now be accommodated.

The information below will be shared with all PISD families in tomorrow’s district update:

Great news! Free Saturday Math Tutoring offered at Guinn Special Programs Center, in partnership with Top Achievers Foundation and IntelliChoice, has officially reopened! There is now space for additional students to join.

Spots are limited to the first 100 students, so families are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Please note: Even if you previously signed up, you must complete the updated form to be added to the new list.

Tutorials begin this Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Guinn Special Programs Center (2221 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX). Register here.

Program Highlights

• Open to all Plano ISD students
• Approximately 3:1 student-to-tutor ratio for focused, personalized help
• Homework support and accelerated learning options
• Light breakfast provided
• All materials, including workbooks, are free

This program is a valuable opportunity, offering high-quality tutoring at no cost to Plano ISD families. Please encourage your child to attend and bring their schoolwork for extra help.

Please contact Lawrence Mann with any questions.

Free Saturday Math Tutoring for PISD Students (K–12) (Informational)

Guinn Special Programs Center, in partnership with Top Achievers and IntelliChoice, offers free math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Guinn Special Programs Center, 2221 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX.

• Open to all PISD students
• Approximately 3:1 student-to-tutor ratio
• Individualized support, including help with homework
• Light breakfast provided
• All materials included

Register at: topachieversplano.org/programs/steam-program

Please share with your math faculty and refer students who may benefit. Thank you for supporting student success!

Please contact Lawrence Mann with any questions.

Looking for ways to help your child in Science?

Look below for resources.

• Science app (Connect Ed) can be located on the pisd.webdesk
• SCIENCE NOTES
• Science Concepts and Tools Resource Book

If you haven’t already, please log in to your Skyward account today to select either “opt in” or “opt out” for school-based physical and mental health services. Without this consent form completed, Plano ISD nurses, counselors, and staff cannot provide these services as of yesterday, September 1, 2025. This includes routine visits with Nurse Amber or check-ins with our school counselor, Ms. Hardy. More information from Plano ISD is included below.

This month, we’re highlighting how One Pagers help students:

• Deepen comprehension

• Think critically about what they read

• Creatively demonstrate understanding

Students synthesize information, make meaningful connections, and visually represent key ideas — bringing learning to life in powerful ways!

• March AVID
• All Things AVID