Monday, August 28, 2023

Dear Elementary Parents,

Welcome to the final days of August. These first few weeks have been dedicated to helping our students feel comfortable at school. We've been working to create classroom communities where students are safe, feel welcomed, and understand not only the routines and procedures of life at school but also their purposes. It's been a treat to be part of these experiences - and our teachers are so talented at cultivating warm & kind classrooms. In the coming weeks, we dive more and more into intensive academics. You will no doubt hear all about this exciting work that's taking place in your conversations with your child and from our teachers themselves. 

Playground Installation has Begun: We are so very excited to share that our new playground is currently being installed on campus. The shipment arrived in the middle of last week. Though the completion date is dependent upon a few variables, the end of this process is in sight! 

Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) Start on Monday: With the exception of swimming classes, which start next Monday, September 4, all ECAs begin today. Yesterday, you should have received confirmation of ECA enrollment from our ECA Coordinator, Ms. Denisse Barron. Please visit our ECA Site and reach out to Ms. Denisse Barron if you have questions. 

Upcoming Food Service Changes: Our Elementary team has worked closely with our wonderful food provider, Peppe, to ensure that our students have access to healthy foods to fuel their learning throughout the day. Please note the following small changes to our elementary food service, all of which are set to begin on Monday, September 4th:

  • Vegetables will be served with every hot dish
  • French fries and sweets (ice cream, baked goods, etc.) will be available for purchase on Fridays
  • More healthy snacks will be promoted & sold (e.g. fruits, yogurts, veggies, etc.)
We're so thankful to Peppe and his team for working with us to make sure our students are fueled and ready to learn. 

Thank you for reading, and best wishes for a lovely week!

Sincerely,

Eric Crabtree


ERIC CRABTREE
Elementary Principal 
American Cooperative School
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