AES Community Connection 9/6/24

Normal Weekday Schedule for AES:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00-3:15

Wednesdays 8:00-1:45

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Thank you for attending our Back to School Night on Wednesday. It was wonderful to see so many families. If you would like to submit your feedback to improve this event for next year, please click here English or Spanish. We have linked the presentation and Outdoor Education slideshow below. Spanish translations will be available soon.

This week and last week, our classroom teachers and specialists have administered beginning of the year assessments. These include STAR Early Literacy, Reading and Math; Math Number Sense Screener and DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills). Our teams use this data gathered to monitor student progress toward state benchmarks, plan interventions and determine if a child is in need of Tier 2 or Tier 3 supports in Math or Reading. Reports will be sent home in students' backpacks on Friday, September 20th.

We hope your child's year is off to an excellent start. We are here to support the whole child - socially, emotionally and academically!

Kindly,

Ashley Bodkins

Principal

Did you miss Back to School Night? Not to worry! Please find the link to what you need to know below.

Slide show linked HERE.

ODE video linked HERE.

Monday, September 9 - PTO Back to School Meeting- ALL ARE WELCOME! AES Conference Room or with Google Meet.

Tuesday, September 17 - AES Booster Fun Run!

Tuesday, October 1 - Noche Latina- information session for all Spanish speaking families. 5-7PM AHS

Thursday/Friday, October 24 & 25 - Parent, Teacher, Student Conferences (in person)

October 28- November 1- Fall Break - NO SCHOOL for Students

Swim Weeks: Your child's swim day will be the day they have Physical Education

• Sept 30-Oct 4
• Nov 18-22
• Dec 16-20
• Jan 27-31
• Feb 24-28
• Mar 17-21
• Apr 14-18

Looking Ahead: 3rd and 4th grade CMAS testing

Thursday, April 17th, Monday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 22

Please do not schedule appointments or vacations during this window. Thank you!

• Academic achievement: Students who attend school regularly are more likely to succeed academically. Research shows that attendance is a strong indicator of success.

• Learning: Students who attend school regularly are able to learn more and participate in classroom discussions and activities. They can ask questions and get clarification from their teachers.
  
• Building relationships: Students who attend school regularly can build relationships with their peers and teachers.
  
• Developing good habits: Regular attendance helps students build routines and develop good habits for the future.
  
• Foundation for learning: School is critical to building a strong foundation for learning that will help students succeed in middle school, high school, and beyond.
  
• Missed opportunities: Each day a student is not in school is a missed opportunity to learn something they will need in order to understand more difficult material later.
  

Wear AES Spirit Wear or Red and Black on Fridays to show your Aspen Skier spirit! Special spirit days will be announced here.

The PTO would love for you to join them for their first meeting of the year!

When: 9.9.24 12:00-1:00

Where: AES Conference Room or Google Meet.

Our Aspen Elementary School Fun Run fundraiser kicked off and you can now sign up at MyBooster.com! We’re raising $75,000 for a new kiln & art supplies, teacher wish lists, outdoor seating, and community events and we need your help. Please save the date and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause.

Sign up online at MyBooster.com – Today!!!

Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 09/09/2024

Event Day – 09/17/2024

• K-2: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
• 3rd & 4th: 10:45-11:45

USE THIS LINK TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER!

WHAT IS THE FUN RUN?

This school wide event is an unforgettable experience for all students, staff and spectators. On September 17th, all students will participate by running/walking/skipping/dancing around a fun race course on the Aspen High School track. In a casual, fun setting, they will compete as many laps as they can and in doing so they will help raise money for our school! As a family, you will work together asking friends and family to donate on your student’s Donation Page at MyBooster.com. To help us get started, head to MyBooster.com today to get your student signed up. Thank you for your support!

Highlands Bowl Donors:

Brodsky Family
Vandeboom Family

Cirque Donors:

Cooper Street Capital

Borchert Family

Walsh’s Donors:

Aspen Air
Paradise Bakery

Gilmore Family
Decorative Materials
Weihs Family
Calle Family

Tiehack Donors:

Rossmore
Andrew Turchin - The Ageless Smile
Sohn Family
Timberline Bank
Kelly Family
PJ Bory
Della and Zella
Waldron Family
Klug Properties
Mahedy Family

Hartman Family

F&M Architects

AES Skiers Donors:
Hechtkopf Family

Friedland Family

Last year, Aspen Elementary School became an authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

We LOVE Otto! ( & Drew too :))

Back-to-School Night

1st- 4th Grades

2:15-4:15 pm Most Wednesdays

Take the Aspen Elementary Fox bus to the Red Brick

redbrickaspen.com

Grades K-8

9.11.24 2:00-6:00pm

9.20.24 6:30-8:30pm

Perform at the halftime of the AHS football game on September 20th!

Click HERE to sign up.

Grades K-7

Tuesdays, immediately after school until 5:15 on the ASD Campus.

Click HERE for the flyer in English.

Click HERE for the flyer in Spanish.

For more information email sima@aspenjewish.org

Cub Scout Pack 242 invites you to learn more about Scouting at our parent information night and BBQ! Come join us at Crown Mountain Park at 6:00PM on September 12th! See you there!

Click HERE for the flyer in English.

Click HERE for the flyer in Spanish.

Sign up for beginning fencing classes!

Click HERE for the flyer in English.

Click HERE for the flyer in Spanish.

Casino Night - Stirling Cup Kickoff Party

Dinner-Drinks-Casino Games- DJ Naka G - Prizes

Friday, September 13th, 2024

Buttermilk Lodge “Bumps”

Dinner Event 6:00 PM - 11:00pm (includes after party)

After Party & Casino night 8:30 - 11:00 PM

BUY TICKETS HERE

Click HERE for the flyer.

Aspen Junior Hockey is proud to invite you to join us in celebrating the 23rd Stirling Cup. Founded by Jody Cooper along with her sons Brandon and Matt, honoring the legacy of their late husband and father Stirling Cooper. For over 50 years, AJH has been an integral part of the Aspen community, fostering a culture of respect, character, and community for generations of young athletes. The Stirling Cup is a testament to the rich heritage of youth hockey in Aspen, the love Stirling had for the game, and its impact on so many lives.

Ballet classes for ages 4 and older at the Red Brick in Aspen. Please visit agsballetaspen.com or email agsballetaspen@gmail.com with questions.

Girl Scouts is For Every Girl!

Troops Forming Now, Call/Text Lara: 970-628-8007

Lara.verellen@gscolorado.org

Click HERE to see the flyer in English & Spanish.

This year, every Wednesday at AES is an early release Wednesday. Students are released for the day at 1:45. Please mark your calendars and prepare accordingly. We will not be sending weekly reminders.

Keeping students safe is our number one priority at ASD. Therefore, during the school day you will find all AES doors locked. However, please know you are WELCOME to visit and volunteer at AES.

• Visiting - Please remember your ID (driver's license) if you are visiting the building for any reason. Virginia and Carrie will meet you in the office with a smile and issue you a sticker/ visitor badge that must be worn while in the building.

• Volunteering - We love including "fingerprinted" parent volunteers in the classroom or on field trips. If this interests you, be proactive and get ASD Fingerprinting for Volunteers Procedure completed ASAP. This certification will last five years and you can get it done up at the District Office connected to the High School.

Below are the protocols we follow in an emergency. Families will be notified in the event of an emergency. Please do not come to or call the school.

• Standard Response Protocol
• Spanish Version

We know that many families rely on schools for meals. We encourage families to submit a Free & Reduced Meal application, which provides families with access to additional benefits as well. Please know that even if you qualified in previous years, an application must be submitted every school year. To access the application and instructions click HERE. If you have any questions or problems please reach out to the finance department, or, if you need a paper form, please reach out to Virginia.

Join the many AES families who have already taken the pledge to Wait Unitl 8th grade and delay giving children smartphones. Interested in learning more? Click here.

All students were assessed an $85 supply fee and a $25 technology fee on August 15th. If you have not paid your fees yet please do so as soon as possible. The Supply Fee covers all the supplies your child will need for the year. The technology fee covers your child’s device and licenses for the year. These can be paid through e~Funds, or you can bring cash or check attention Virginia to the front office.

Are you passionate about promoting healthy eating habits and making a positive impact in our community? Come and join us as a lunchroom volunteer!

Our dedicated chef prepares delicious and nutritious meals, and we're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help serve these wholesome lunches. By contributing your time, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that everyone in Aspen Elementary School has access to healthy, balanced meals.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Assisting in serving lunches
• Engaging with our AES community members in a friendly manner
• Collaborating with our team to maintain a welcoming lunch environment

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Being part of a meaningful initiative promoting healthy eating
• Connecting with our vibrant community
• Contributing to the well-being of our [school/organization/company]

Details: Sign up here!

Please check in with the front office of the building you are visiting. You will receive a badge and a temporary parking pass. Please make sure your pass is clearly visible on the dashboard of your vehicle. If you do not have a parking pass, your vehicle may get a ticket or be booted.

Parking is available in the middle school lot. The parking lot located behind the high school is for staff only.

• Be sure to stay in your car if you are in the active loading and unloading zone. Parking and walking up to the school is highly discouraged.
• All kindergarten and 1st grade students play on the Little Playground at the side of the building before the bell rings. They will alternate going into the Library if they would like.
• All 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students will cross the plaza and go down to the Big Playground.
• Students who would like to buy breakfast may enter the front doors and go down to the cafeteria.
• The bell rings at 7:55am for students to line-up and enter the building.

At the end of the day...

• The dismissal bell rings at 3:15pm
• Teachers on duty will walk the pick-up students down to the gate and will wait with children until their ride has arrived. Please do not walk up to the school. This will help to reduce congestion and ensure we have a smooth dismissal.

Adults will be on duty to help direct students to the proper locations.

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• Click HERE for the Bus Change Request Form.
• Aspen Family Connections
• Aspen School District Absences and Excuses Policy (Click here for Spanish)
  
• AES Attendance (Click here for Spanish)
• Pre-Arranged Absence Form
• Click HERE for information about fingerprinting for volunteers.
• Volunteer to work in the Cafeteria.
• Click HERE for the latest document from the state about when to exclude students and staff from school/work because of illness. How Sick is too Sick Spanish version.
  
• Please click HERE to see the staff's favorite things!
  
• Order SPIRIT WEAR anytime with this link!

Students will be able to enter the building at 7:35am. Please be sure to talk to your child about whether or not they have your permission to purchase breakfast. The cost is $3.50 and there are NO free seconds. (if your child gets seconds there will be another charge for $3.50).

Breakfast follows Free & Reduced guidelines. If your child qualified for Free/Reduced lunch they also qualify for Free/Reduced breakfast and will be charged accordingly. We want to make sure no child is hungry during the school day.

Please click HERE for more details.

Aspen Elementary

To empower an innovative, mindful community of learners in a challenging and nurturing environment that promotes inquiry and academic excellence.

International Baccalaureatae

The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Website: https://www.aspenk12.net/Domain/8
Location: 235 High School Road, Aspen, Colorado, USA
Phone: 970-925-3760