AESD Family Letter

Dear AESD Families,

As we near the end of another remarkable school year, I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support and dedication to our students, teachers, and staff. It has been a year filled with resilience, growth, and shared accomplishments, and I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together.

Throughout the past academic year, we have witnessed our students demonstrate remarkable strength and adaptability in the face of unprecedented challenges. It is your constant encouragement and active involvement that have played an integral role in their success. Whether you attended parent-teacher conferences, volunteered your time and resources, or were an active member of our many parent committees, your contributions have made a significant difference in shaping a nurturing educational environment.

As we approach the summer break, I encourage you to embrace this time for relaxation, rejuvenation, and cherished moments with your loved ones. Take advantage of the warm weather and create lasting memories together. Engage in outdoor activities, explore new interests, and allow your children to recharge their minds and bodies.

Before we bid farewell to the current school year, I would like to remind you that the last day of school is Wednesday, June 7, 2023. This final day serves as a celebration of our students' achievements and the culmination of their hard work throughout the year. Let us join together in honoring their accomplishments and fostering a sense of pride in their educational journey.

While the summer vacation is a time for rest and fun, it's essential to remember that learning never truly stops. Encourage your children to engage in reading, participate in community programs, and pursue their passions. The experiences gained during this break can foster personal growth and ignite curiosity, setting the stage for an exciting and fulfilling new school year. Please mark your calendars for an important date—the first day of the 2023-24 school year is August 10, 2023. Whether your child attends a summer program or not, there are summer learning opportunities available.

• Expanded Learning Opportunities Program: Summer Opportunities
  Anaheim Elementary School District will offer the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program in June and July.
  
  

  Our summer academic program hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This summer

  program will run from June 12 through June 30 at all in-person campuses. The Anaheim

  YMCA will provide daily extended hours for interested families from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

  
  

  Additionally, in July, the YMCA will also offer a Summer Camp at five school sites

  (Franklin, Lincoln, Stoddard, Sunkist and Westmont). The program will be open daily for

  six hours; from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Free California State Park Adventure Pass for 4th Graders Valid until August 31, 2023
  This year’s 4th graders can get into 19 state parks for FREE, until August 31, 2023, with the California State Park Adventure Pass. Parents of fourth grade students can sign up for the pass on behalf of their student. For more information, click here Adventure Pass Partner Toolkit (ca.gov).

Additionally, free summer meals will be available Monday-Friday during the summer. These meals are open to all children 18 years and younger and the meals must be consumed on site. Click here to view the flyer.

Before we part ways for the summer, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to our exceptional educators and staff members. Their unwavering commitment to nurturing our students' potential is truly commendable. Their passion, dedication, and innovative teaching methods continue to inspire young minds and shape future leaders.

Lastly, I want to express my sincere appreciation to our remarkable students. Your resilience, adaptability, and eagerness to learn have been a true source of inspiration for all of us. Thank you for your hard work, perseverance, and the joy you bring to our classrooms every day.

On behalf of the entire Anaheim Elementary School District community, I wish you a safe, relaxing, and memorable summer vacation. May this time be filled with laughter, adventures, and cherished moments with family and friends.

Thank you once again for your invaluable support and partnership. Together, we will continue to provide an exceptional educational experience for our students, shaping their bright futures.

Warmest regards,

Dr. Christopher Downing

Superintendent