Bulldog Bulletin
Week of September 22nd
Every Voice, Every Heart, Every Day
We are off to a strong start this fall at Sanborn, and it has been wonderful to see our students settling into routines, building friendships, and showing Sanborn CARES in their classrooms and around the school.
PTO Meeting
Our first PTO meeting of the year will be held on Wednesday, September 24th at 7:00 PM. Please consider joining us to hear about upcoming events, ways to get involved, and how we can continue building a strong Sanborn community together.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Your involvement makes a meaningful difference for our students and staff. Together, we are creating a school community where every child knows they belong—
Every Voice, Every Heart, Every Day.
Technology at School
We are all working to manage the age of technology and are looking for support between school and home. Many children have new smart devices and the elementary schools have some guidance.
A kind reminder to our families that cell phones must be turned off and in students’ backpacks at the start of the school day. Smartwatches may be worn as regular watches, however, students are not allowed to text, communicate with others, use applications, take pictures or videos, or access social media services and websites.
Should parents/guardians urgently need to reach their child during the school day, we ask that you call the main office. Students are also allowed to come to the main office if they need to contact someone at home. If a cell phone or watch becomes a significant distraction, school administrators will reach out to parents/guardians. The Andover Public Schools is not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, or broken devices.
Aspen Updates
Now that the first week of school is behind us, we want to thank all APS families who have already verified and updated their student’s information. If you haven’t done so yet, please take a moment to complete this important task through our secure online portal, Family Connection.
This information includes your child’s emergency contacts, medical information, demographics, technology usage agreement, as well as acknowledging other district policies. Using Family Connection helps streamline communication and significantly reduces the amount of paperwork for families. Most importantly, it ensures we have the most up-to-date information for your child in the event of an emergency. This system is accessible through the Aspen Family Portal. Once you have logged into Aspen, click on the link under the Announcements on the Home page that reads ‘Family Connection – Back to School Forms’. You will be redirected to the Family Connection "Verification Form" page which contains directions on how to complete and submit the forms. If you need help, please refer to the – Aspen Family/Student Portal page on the APS website.
