Word from the Wildcats

As we step into the festive month of December, our school is buzzing with excitement and a special focus on our character trait of the month: Generosity. This season, more than ever, provides a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn and demonstrate acts of kindness, sharing, and giving. From community service projects (like the Kindergarten pajama drive), to in-class discussions on the importance of being generous, we aim to instill in our students the joy and responsibility of contributing positively to those around them. We look forward to a month filled with warmth, giving, and learning, and can't wait to see the many ways our students will express their generosity.

Ms. Chesney & Ms. Pasetto

The chute must be used for both drop-off and pick-up for any child in grades 1-4 who do not take the bus. This policy is to ensure that everyone stays safe. We have blocked off a safe path for kindergarten student drop-off, and we have several adults monitoring the students and cars by the gym door. We do not want to risk students walking into oncoming traffic, especially if the weather turns. Also, please stay in your vehicle--the adults on duty will help your child if necessary. Finally, do not drive around people to exit the chute. We appreciate everyone's help and cooperation with the drop-off procedure!

December 8: Last day for Kindergarten Pajama Drive

December 8: Extra Pajama Day for the Fun Run!

December 11: PTO Meeting (6:00 PM @ AES Cafe)

December 12: Early Release Day (12:50 grades K-4, 11:45 AM Preschool, No PM Preschool)

December 18-December 21: Holiday Spirit Days (see descripion below.

December 21: Early Release Day (12:50 grades K-4, 11:45 AM Preschool, No PM Preschool)

December 22-January 1: No School (Winter Break)

January 2: Return to School

Monday 12/18: GIFT WRAPPED PACKAGE

Wrap yourself in attractive wear. Shimmer, shine, tinsel, and bows? You choose!

Tuesday 12/19: HAPPY FEET

Dress your feet in festiveness! Wear holiday socks.

Wednesday 12/20: DECK THE HALLS

Deck yourself out in all your favorite festive accessories.

Thursday 12/21: FLANNEL AND FLEECE

Dress in your favorite flannel or fleece. Oh, so warm!

The fourth grade Ambassadors got together to create a report on the happenings for November! They presented this newsletter and more of their activities at the school committee meeting on December 5, 2023,. Click below to see the latest news!

When there are threats of violence reported, it can be difficult to know what to say to our children, and when to say it. While some students may be blissfully unaware that these threats can happen, others may be thinking about these worries when they are coming to school. While our school adjustment counselors, Jill Carroll and Nicole Power, have been on high alert since Dr. Bailey's report on Sunday, November 26th, they have not had students reporting any related concerns. If you are concerned about how to talk to your child about this issue, take your cues from your child as you look for signs they want to talk. We have included a resource below with more information.

Hello AES Families!

This year you can order your student/s a memory book ahead of time by going to the following link and entering code 5259124.

https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=DTC_Pp_Pr1_F23&utm_content=ybslice#jobNumber=5259124

Additionally, if you would like to send in some photos of events from the year, please send them to aesmemorybook@gmail.com with your child's name and grade level. Please limit photos to 3-4 per student. The deadline for photo submission is March 1, 2024. The deadline for ordering a memory book is April 26, 2024.

Please let me know if you have any questions by emailing aesmemorybook@gmail.com.

Thank you,

Amanda Matton

Thanks to all your support with our Fun Run Fundraiser, AES earned $32,000! We will be working with the PTO to find a way to celebrate this success with all the students very soon! Again, thank you so much for all the generous donations!

The students won an extra pajama day for all their efforts with the fun run on this Friday (December, 8, 2023.)

Email: leahchesney@acushnetschools.us
Website: https://www.acushnetschools.us/
Phone: (508) 998-0255

Email: juliannapasetto@acushnetschools.us
Website: https://www.acushnetschools.us
Phone: (508) 998-0255