AES Monthly Update

The school year has started off wonderfully, thank you for sending us your special little people everyday! I have a couple quick reminders that will help us have a smooth school year:

1. Please make sure to pull all the way forward when you are doing car riders drop off or pick up- even on Friday mornings!

2. Drop off time is after 7:30 AM

3. Pick up time should be by 3:15- if you are after 3:15 you will have to come and sign your student out of the office.

4. If your student is absent, please call the attendance line to report their absence. 217-268-4703, option 1.

5. Please make sure you have downloaded the Arcola App from the app store on Android or Apple! We will be EXCLUSIVELY using "Rooms" to communicate to parents.

This month's newsletter highlights some accomplishments of our school, upcoming dates, our attendance challenge, and much more! Make sure to ask your student about Rider Bucks and how they are earning them at school!

Happy to be back!

- Mrs. Brewer

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September 7- No School, Labor Day

September 9- School Board Meeting

September 9- Students will be walking during PE to the Arcola Community Center and back

September 11- Early Out, Dismissal at 12:00

September 16- School Picture Day

September 25- Homecoming Early Out, Dismissal at 1:30

October 2- Custodian Day

September 21st - 25th

Monday 09/21 - Dodging the Paparazzi
The spotlight is on you! Dress in camouflage, hunting prints, or anything camo-inspired to help you hide from the crowds and dodge the paparazzi!

Tuesday 09/22 - Grammy Glam
It’s time to dress like a star! Put on your fanciest outfit and get ready to walk the red carpet in true Grammy worthy style.

Wednesday 09/23 - Wild West vs West Coast
Choose your side! Dress in cowboy boots, flannels, hats, and country style for the Wild West, or go with beachy, surfer, skater, and California-inspired outfits for the West Coast vibe.

Thursday 09/24 - Throwback Thursday
Take it back in time and dress up as your favorite era of music! Whether you’re rocking the ’80s, ’90s, Y2K, disco, hippie style, or another iconic generation.

Friday 09/25 - Headliner Hype
Wear your HOCO shirts or your purple rider gear to light up the crowd and show off your school spirit!


Semana del Espíritu Escolar
Hocochella
21–25 de septiembre

Lunes 21/09 – ¡Esquivando a los Paparazzi!
¡Los reflectores están sobre ti! Vístete con camuflaje, estampados de caza o cualquier atuendo inspirado en el camuflaje para ayudarte a esconderte de las multitudes y esquivar a los paparazzi.

Martes 22/09 – ¡Glamour de los Grammy!
¡Es hora de vestirte como una estrella! Ponte tu atuendo más elegante y prepárate para caminar por la alfombra roja con un estilo digno de los Grammy.

Miércoles 23/09 – ¡Viejo Oeste vs. Costa Oeste!
¡Elige tu lado! Vístete con botas de vaquero, camisas de franela, sombreros y ropa al estilo country para representar el Viejo Oeste, o elige un atuendo playero, de surfista, de skater o inspirado en California para representar el estilo de la Costa Oeste.

Jueves 24/09 – ¡Jueves de Viaje al Pasado!
¡Viaja al pasado y vístete inspirado en tu época favorita de la música! Ya sea que elijas los años 80, 90, Y2K, disco, estilo hippie u otra generación icónica, ¡demuestra tu estilo!

Viernes 25/09 – ¡Fiebre del Artista Principal!
¡Ponte tu camiseta de HOCO o tu ropa morada de los Riders para animar a la multitud y demostrar tu espíritu escolar!

This month's attendance challenge is by school! If we receive a 92% attendance rating by the end of the month- we will receive popsicles during recess time!

How can you help?

Parents make sure to send your students to school (remind them they have a challenge to win!) and call the attendance line to report any absences!

The character trait for the month of September is KINDNESS! Please talk to your students at home about ways to be kind to their classmates and teachers!

Please make sure to have a change of clothes available for your student at school, even for older students, as sometimes mud, paint, or various other accidents happen here at school!

PBIS is off to a great start this year! Using our new behavior matrix, students spent time last week visiting different areas throughout the school and learning what it means to be safe, respectful, and responsible in each setting.

Each week, we’ll celebrate a specific area where our Riders are demonstrating these important behaviors. Last week, our Riders did an outstanding job during our annual bus evacuation drills! Students were attentive, followed directions, and showed great respect throughout the process.

We are so proud of the way our students demonstrated safe, respectful, and responsible behavior. Keep up the great work, Riders!

1. At pickup and drop-off: Parents, please stay in your car and have students enter and exit the car on the sidewalk side.

2. After school: Students please do not ride bicycles and scooters in the drive where buses pick up. This is dangerous, if buses do not see you!

3. Parents: Please make sure to look out for buses. Never pass a bus when it is stopped. Drive slow and follow the speed limit by the school.

Reminder: K-6th grade we will not be having visitors for birthday parties. Students can bring in treats but they must be INDIVIDUALLY packaged for allergy safety!

PreK: Parents may come in for the party, but treats must be INDIVIDUALLY packaged for allergy safety!

Thank you!

Arcola Elementary School

Student Support Admin: Ms. Callie Jackson

Elementary Secretary: Ms. Julie Gauna

Attendance Clerk: Mrs. Jill Raymond

Website: https://www.arcola.k12.il.us/o/aes
Location: 351 W Washington St. Arcola, IL 61910
Phone: 217-268-4961, Option 1
Facebook: https://facebook.com/arcolaelementary
Attendance Line: 217-268-4703, Option 1