Eagle Eye Tribune

Antrim Elementary School - June 7, 2024

Principal Corner

Dear AES Families,

I am thrilled to share the wonderful experiences we had during Field Day today! Despite the forecast, the rain held off, and we so fortunate to have had a beautiful day filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit.

Field Day would not have been possible without the incredible support from our volunteers and organizations. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the following:

Antrim Fire Department: A special shout-out for bringing the fire truck, which helped keep our students wet and cool throughout the day. The kids absolutely loved it!
AES PTO: Your generous provision of food for the BBQ ensured everyone was well-fed and happy. Thank you for your continuous support and dedication to our school community.
Hayward’s Ice Cream in Milford: Thank you for donating delicious ice cream, which provided a special treat for our students. It was a perfect way to end the day’s activities.
Family Volunteers: We deeply appreciate all the family members who helped run activities and supported our Eagle Groups. Your enthusiasm and assistance were invaluable in making the day run smoothly.
The Lions Club: A big thank you to the Lions Club for cooking food for the entire school. Your contribution ensured that everyone had a fantastic meal and added to the communal spirit of the event.
Ms. Naglie: Last but certainly not least, thank you to Ms. Naglie for planning and organizing an amazing Field Day event. Your hard work and dedication were evident in every detail, and the day was a tremendous success because of your efforts.

In addition to our exciting Field Day, I am happy to report that STEM Night this week was a huge success! Students applied what they learned in lessons during the week to design and build innovative solutions to classroom problems. It was fantastic to see families working together to create everything from sun shades and sun catchers to the tallest and strongest towers.

A special thank you to scientist and NHLI consultant Sue Downer, for working with our teachers and students to foster a love of STEM and deepen their understanding of the engineering cycle. Her expertise and enthusiasm greatly enriched our STEM Night, making it an unforgettable experience for all.

Please take a moment to click [this link] to provide feedback about STEM Night and give us ideas about what you might like to see for family engagement nights in the future.

It was heartwarming to see our community come together to create such memorable experiences for our students. Days like these remind us of the strength and unity of our AES family.

Thank you all for your support and participation. Here’s to many more wonderful events and celebrations together!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Beth Ginbney - AES Principal

AES Important Dates

Upcoming Events: (see AES Google Calendar for more)

6/13 - Last Day of School First Friends - Full Day

6/14 - 4th Grade Celebration 10:30 AM

6/14 - Last Day of School - Half Day

Family Focus Groups

In fulfillment of one of the objectives in its 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, the ConVal School District is conducting an equity audit.

The audit is a critical step in achieving ConVal’s Supportive Structures for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility goal as outlined in Priority 3 of the strategic plan. The District believes that this goal and its related action steps will lead to improved teaching and learning opportunities and outcomes for all students.

Your input is key to the process, and we ask you to consider participating in one of the focus groups scheduled for next week.

There will be three focus groups that will meet virtually: one open-invitation focus group for all families, one focus group devoted to families of color, and one focus group for families with children in the special education program. Each focus group session will last about 60-90 minutes. All participants' identities will be confidential and anonymous.

Your voice is very important in this process. Please consider attending one or more of the following:

Focus group interviews [link]

For more information on the audit and a chance to hear from the individuals conducting the audit, please see this recording of a town hall meeting that was conducted on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Tie Dye

Today, during field day, everyone at AES created a tie dye shirt. Students are bringing those home with them today with instructions attached for washing. Please wash the shirts this weekend and we encourage everyone to wear them to school on Monday!