Welcome Back & Happy New Year!
Dear Arrey Elementary School Families,
Welcome back to a brand new year at Arrey Elementary! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season.
Since our return on January 4th, AES has been buzzing with activity. We've been engaged in middle of the year assessments in Reading and Math, our school Spelling Bee, reviewing behavior and learning expectations, and celebrating our academic growth from the beginning of the year.
As we dive into the second semester, I encourage all students and families to prioritize academics and attendance. Let's continue to work together for the success and well-being of every single Arrey student. Whether it's embracing new challenges, seeking extra support when needed, or celebrating achievements big and small, let's work together to make this semester a time of positivity, growth, and academic success.
Consistent attendance is crucial for a successful educational journey. Regular attendance ensures that students have the opportunity to fully engage in lessons, build strong connections with teachers and peers, and make the most of their learning experience.
Wishing everyone a fantastic start to 2024! Your dedication to academics and attendance will undoubtedly contribute to a rewarding and enriching semester.
Best regards,
Brandy Williams
Principal
Arrey Elementary
- Please contact your child's teacher or the front office if your child is going to be absent. Attendance is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!! When your child returns, please send in a doctor's excuse or a note, regarding dates/reason of absence(s). Make arrangements with the classroom teacher for make-up work/missed assignments.
- Student school day is 7:45am-3:05pm on full days, and 7:45am-2:05pm on early release days. Please do not drop students off earlier than 7:45am.
- Ensure all information, such as emergency contacts, parent phone numbers/addresses, health information, etc., is updated with Ms. Kenia in the front office as well as classroom teachers and school nurse.
- If there is something that has occurred at home, and may alter your child's day at school, such as a family emergency, death of a pet or family member/friend, situation at home, inability to sleep the night before, illness, etc., please let your child's teacher know. We want to ensure students are happy and fully prepared to study hard in class. A quick message making your child's teacher aware of the situation would help tremendously. We want to support our students as much as we can and sometimes kids are unable to communicate feelings/emotions with words.
Hi families!
Happy New Year!
We always love donations of egg cartons! When students work with tempera or acrylic paint, egg cartons are used as paint palettes. We throw them out after use, so we go through quite a lot of them.
As always, the art room is filled with busy students engaged in exciting art projects! This month, kids are working on poppy posters and then will create a self-portrait for our annual Square 1 Art fundraiser. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the poster contest. Participating in this activity is a great way for students to engage with their community, and to honor veterans, while also learning about graphic design. The Square 1 Art fundraiser is a fun celebration of student art. Families can buy a product that is emblazoned with their child’s art! Meanwhile, students learn all about the self-portrait throughout art history, as well as practicing figure drawing and painting.
As always, please reach out with questions or concerns.
Be well,
Thea Storz
Rhonda Nickles
