Monday, May 27, 2024

Dear Elementary Parents,

Happy Monday! It was wonderful to see so many community members at our talent shows on Friday. What a joy it was to see and hear our students sharing their passions with us all! 

We have 6. more days of school after today and are very much in the thick of all the work to end the year on a good note. Teachers are working tirelessly on report cards and finishing assessments and projects. We have a few notices to share with you below:

Reminder: No School this Thursday, May 30th (Corpus Christi Day)

End of Year Art & Music Shows: Tuesday, June 4

                8:30-9:45 - Upper Elementary Show
                10:40-11:55 - Lower Elementary Show

Grade 5 Graduation in the Theater on Wednesday, June 5 from 8:30-10:30 am

Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 5 - Dismissal at 12:00 pm for all Students

Report Cards sent home during the afternoon of Wednesday, June 5

Class Placement Assignments will be sent to parents on Friday, July 26

Thanks for reading, I wish you a lovely week!

Sincerely,

Eric Crabtree
Elementary Principal

Monday, May 20, 2024

Dear Elementary Parents,

Talent Show Week is Here: We have Dress Rehearsals and the big shows this week, and we are so excited. Here is the schedule:

    May 21, 2024: 3:30-5:30 pm - Lower Elementary School Dress Rehearsal (KG4-G2)

    May 23, 2024: 3:30-5:30 pm - Upper Elementary School Dress Rehearsal (G3 to 5)

    May 24, 2024: 10:40-12:40 pm - Lower Elementary School Talent Show (KG4 to G2)
                             5:30-7:30 pm - Upper Elementary School Talent Show (G3 to 5)

For dress rehearsals, we are asking the one performance group representative parent to be in attendance and help with getting the group ready and on stage.

For the shows, Lower Elementary parents of performers are invited to attend. The entire elementary school will be in the theater, so space is limited. For the evening show for Upper Elementary, all are welcome. There is no charge to enter or tickets required.

Vision Testing for KG5-G5 Students: Our elementary students in KG5 through Grade 5 will have their vision tested in the next 2 weeks. Should there be any concerns about vision, a letter will be sent home to parents encouraging a visit to an ophthalmologist. KG3 and KG4 will not be tested unless a teacher has a specific concern about a student's vision.

A Reminder: No School Next Thursday, May 30th - Corpus Christi Day

Thanks for reading! Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Eric Crabtree
Elementary Principal

Monday, May 13, 2024

Dear Elementary Parents,

It was lovely to see so many of you at our Nations Parade, as part of International Day this past Friday. I would also like to give our gratitude and thanks to the parents who helped to put on a wonderful "World Expo" Friday morning. The event was lovely and it was such a joy to see our students exploring the various activities, foods and presentations from the 10 countries present. This week is a relatively quiet week, comparatively. We have just a few events to mention:

Open House Tomorrow from 8:30-10:30 am: Please share the poster below and relevant information with anyone you know who might be interested in enrolling children here at ACS. Thank you!

Wednesday Middle School Transition Evening for Grade 5 Parents: If you are a Grade 5 parent, please join us on Wednesday evening from 5:30-6:30 pm to learn about the upcoming move to Middle School. Our MS team will be there to answer questions and present about the exciting changes on the horizon for our graduating Fifth Graders!

Parent Coffee this Friday on the Elementary's New Schedule: Please join us Friday morning at 8:15 am for a Parent Coffee on Elementary's exciting new schedule! We hope to see you there!

Thanks for reading! Have a lovely week,

Eric Crabtree
Elementary Principal

Monday, May 6, 2024

Dear Elementary Parents, 

As you know, many things are happening at school right now. But we will make it through this busy time - and these events and your engagement will make it very special for our students!

End of Year Calendar: Monitor all the things happening on campus over the next 5 weeks!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UNM_GmzwQltTOGtEcbQambeD0SHmuzIlIwxfpDB8q4U/edit?usp=sharing

International Day: We have over 30 countries represented in our student body, but only have 10 countries represented for International Day! Signups for parents are open and your engagement will make this day extra special! Please sign up to represent a country! Time is running out!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-u0unGQQl2-XoV1IEWFJy1d3m2-E0mfS0p1J0qmrksU/edit?usp=sharing

Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank you so much for bringing in flowers for your teachers today! It was a joy to see children coming in with such beautiful bouquets. On Wednesday, you are invited to send in a dish, drinks, or a dessert for a teacher luncheon. The event starts after dismissal - 12:45 pm and will last about an hour. Send in any food in a container with your name and child's grade level. Thank you!

Library Inventory and Closure: Our library inventory takes place at the end of each school year. We will be closing the space starting next Monday through the end of the following week (May 13-24). Please return all library books you have in your home no later than Friday. Thank you!

Open House for Prospective Families: Next Tuesday, May 14th, we'll be hosting prospective families to learn about our program and take a tour of campus. The event starts at 8:30 am and will last roughly 2 hours. Please feel free to share this info with anyone you think might be interested! Thanks!

Thanks, as always, for reading. I wish you a lovely week!

Sincerely,

Eric Crabtree
Elementary Principal