August 8, 2026

It's nearly time! Teacher emails have been sent, Meet the Teacher is Monday and the first day is Wednesday!! We are all so excited to fill our classrooms and hallways with our most important stakeholders - the kids!

Better Together,

Holly Elgin

Annetta Principal

Morning Drop Off

• In the morning, you will enter from FM 5 and circle around the building. You have the option to either stay along the curb or enter the parking lot. Both are drop off locations. The parking lot option is for more independent students. We have a staff member that will be in the crosswalk from 7:15-7:40. If you arrive after 7:40, please do not use the parking lot option.
• After 7:45, parents are required to walk their students into the office to sign in.

Afternoon Dismissal

• We utilize CurbSmart for our dismissal. Parents and families do not need an app. We will provide families with 3 placards (you can cut them out, laminate them, give them to family members, etc.), In the afternoon, we have 2 lines (both curb side). As you pull up, please stay in the lane you have selected upon entering. A staff member will enter your number. Inside the building, teachers are notified of your arrival and a student is assigned a color. This corresponds to the colored squares and cones outside. When you pull up, your child should be at the corresponding area. Please do not stop when cars are still moving.

Bus

• Our students arrive in the bus area and enter the building by the gym. They will either go to the cafeteria for breakfast or go straight to their grade level pod.
• In the afternoon, teachers walk students to the bus. We will have colored tags to further ensure students are placed on the correct bus.

During both morning drop off and afternoon dismissal, parents/guardians/caregivers should not exit their vehicle. We want to keep the line moving for an efficient dismissal.

It is critical to communicate dismissal for your child prior to the first day.

When will we find out who our child's teacher will be?

Teacher emails were sent on Friday, August 7. If you have not received an email, please email me at helgin@aledoisd.org.

Will we be able to walk our child in on the first day of school?

To maintain the safety and security of our students, we will begin our traditional morning drop off on the first day. We have done this for the past few years and the kids have always done AMAZING! Kinder Kamp and Meet the Teacher are great opportunities for you and your child to become familiar with our campus.

When can I begin eating lunch with my child?

In the first few days, we are busy teaching procedures and routines. To allow our students to become familiar with these important procedures, our campus will be closed to visitors the first several days. On August 24, parents are welcome to visit for lunch.

If we want to volunteer, will we need to attend a training?

To volunteer (this includes attending field trips, reading on Aledo Reads Day and other opportunities), a parent will need to:

• Complete Volunteer 101 - now offered asynchronously! See below!

If you have a question that can be included in future FAQs, please let me know! helgin@aledoisd.org

Holly Elgin, Principal - helgin@aledoisd.org

Kristin Bundy, Assistant Principal - kbundy@aledoisd.org

Cassie Pope, Counselor - cpope@aledoisd.org

Marissa Torres, Instructional Specialist - mtorres@aledoisd.org

Sommer Wincowski, School Nurse - swincowski@aledoisd.org

Laurie Gilbert, Registrar - lgilbert@aledoisd.org

Melissa Gonzalez - mgonzalez@aledoisd.org

Hey there, new and incoming Bearcats!

We’re thrilled to welcome you to the 2026–2027 school year! Our PTO Family & Staff Memberships are NOW OPEN. Your support helps us create amazing experiences for our students, teachers, and families all year long.

https://aledopto.membershiptoolkit.com/

Everything Annetta PTO can be found on our Linktree. Don’t forget to save it to your favorites so you never miss an update!

We need your help! Volunteer to support our amazing staff and make this school year extra special! 🧡 Please ensure all volunteer requirements are complete before signing up.

🍭 WooHoo Wagon
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAFA922A5F5C43-64952302-annettas?useFullSite=true#/
🍽️ Staff Lunch
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A5A82AA1FEC16-64466316-staff#/
🍪 Staff Meeting Snacks
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A5A82AA1FEC16-64466803-staff#/
🥤 Stock the Lounge
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A5A82AA1FEC16-64468261-stock#/
✨ Spirit Tattoos
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A5A82AA1FEC16-64467649-spirit#/
📄 Copy Room Help
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A5A82AA1FEC16-64467058-copy#/
🥪 Lunchroom Help
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A5A82AA1FEC16-64467166-lunchroom#/

No worries — our store is back open! Now is your chance to snag some great Annetta gear.

https://a2zpromos.myshopify.com/collections/annetta-es-merch-store

Before or after Meet the Teacher, swing by Double Dave’s and grab a bite with other Annetta families!

August 19

Join us for our first campus PTO meeting of the year! Come hear about all the exciting events, programs, and ways you can get involved in making this a fantastic year for our Bearcats.

Email: helgin@aledoisd.org
Website: https://www.aledoisd.org/Annetta
Location: 1001 Learners Lane, Aledo, TX 76008
Phone: 817-207-3405
Facebook: facebook.com/annettaelementary