AE Weekly Newsletter

The Annville-Cleona School District has a new dedicated email address for all student transportation questions and requests. Please use transportation@acschools.org for any inquiries related to bus routes, schedules, or transportation updates. This new address will enable us to respond more efficiently and ensure that your messages reach the right person.

If you are in need of assistance with a Thanksgiving meal this year, please submit a request here. The school social workers will be in touch to confirm details. If you have any questions, you can reach out to the school social workers at sgergenti@acschools.or or kscott@acschools.org

General Information

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on November 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on November 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The conferences are an excellent opportunity for collaboration among families and staff to discuss and support our students' growth. If you're interested in attending, we will provide a link for you to sign-up for the conference in the Sunday newsletter on November 16, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact our main office or your child's teacher.

Community Resources Available During Parent-Teacher Conferences

The staff at Annville-Cleona wants to ensure our students and families have as much support as possible both inside and outside of school. We work with several amazing community resources that will be present at our parent-teacher conferences this year. Empower the Mind, Compass Mark, Power Packs, and other resources will be present. These companies provide support through school-based therapy, small groups, food donations, and additional services. If you are interested in meeting with them, they will be present at Cleona from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24th, and at Annville from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. On Tuesday, November 25th. We hope to see you there!

As we continue to work on building a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning community, we need your help in reinforcing the importance of students using positive language. While the vast majority of our students communicate in a kind manner, we have recently observed instances where students have used language that is not aligned with our school values. This includes disrespectful terms or slang, profanity, and words that can be hurtful or culturally insensitive.

This type of language is unacceptable and goes against our commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for every child. We are taking these issues seriously and addressing instances as they arise, with a focus on education, accountability, and corrective action.

We know that children often hear this language through a variety of sources, including the media, video games, and social interactions. Therefore, we need your partnership to reinforce clear standards at home. Please take a few moments this week to have an age-appropriate conversation with your child about the power and impact of their words. Together, we can ensure our school remains a positive and welcoming place for all.

Please feel free to use these questions to guide a conversation with your child about respect, language, and the school environment:

Understanding Impact:

Can you tell me what you think makes a word or phrase 'unsafe' or 'inappropriate' at school?
Why is it important to think about how your words might make someone else feel?
What should you do if someone says something that makes you feel uncomfortable or hurt?

Respect and Inclusion:

What does it mean to be a good friend and show respect to everyone, even if they are different from you?
Why is it wrong to use words that hurt people because of their background or the color of their skin?
If you hear someone using a word you don't understand, what should you do instead of repeating it?

Unsafe Language/Threats:

Why are there very serious rules about talking about weapons or making threats at school, even if you are just joking?
Can you explain the difference between telling a joke and saying something that could scare or worry someone?

Media Influence:

Where do you hear or see language that you know you wouldn't be allowed to use at school?
It's important to remember that just because you hear it in a movie or game, it doesn't mean it's okay to say it in real life. Can we talk about what you hear and why we don't use those words?

Thank you for helping us teach our students the value of kindness, empathy, and respect in all their interactions. Please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher or the main office with any concerns.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that local education agencies (LEAs) notify parents at the beginning of each school year about their right to request information about their child's teacher's qualifications. For more information, please see the Annual Parent Notice letter below.

Butter Braids Fundraiser

Use the order forms below or the QR code to order from Butter Braids, supporting the PTO. Orders are due on November 14, 2025, and are scheduled for delivery on November 24, 2025. Flyers have also been sent home with students. Pick-up for items will be available during conferences from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Cleona Elementary.

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Your Help is Needed!

11/24: Teacher Conferences Dinner volunteers needed:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/9040D48AEAD2FA6FD0-59779720-teacher

12/6: Holiday Craft Event volunteers needed:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/9040D48AEAD2FA6FD0-58303410-holiday

As always, please email annvillepto@gmail.com with any questions!

11/6 - 6:00-8:00 - STEM in the Community Night
11/7 - Picture Retake Day
11/11 - Veterans Day Breakfast
11/13 - PTO Meeting - 5:00 at AE
11/14 - PTO Butter Braids Fundraiser Begins
11/24 - No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences
11/25 - No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences
11/26-11/28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

It's been a busy week at AE! See below for some of the events and learning that have taken place!

Directing questions and/or concerns to the appropriate person(s) encourages greater collaboration and streamlines the process of answering questions, alleviating concerns, and ensuring that we are all “on the same page”. Please use the document, linked here, to help identify your first contact (and additional points of contact if necessary).

Don't forget to check out the Community Bulletin Page on the District Website for the many events happening in our A-C Community linked here!

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