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Arrey Elementary Newsletter, October 2024
A word from your Principal, Ms. Williams
Dear Arrey Elementary Families,
As we approach the end of the first 9 weeks on October 11th, I want to take a moment to say how proud I am of the academic progress we’ve made so far this school year. Our students have been working hard, and I look forward to seeing the gains we will continue to make throughout the rest of the semester.
Parents, I encourage you to remind your children about the importance of positive behavior and making good choices. Your support at home plays a vital role in their success here at school.
Attendance is also a key factor in student success. When students are here every day, they’re more engaged, learning consistently, and staying on track. We will continue celebrating students with perfect attendance each month to recognize their commitment to learning.
Our goal is to improve student achievement in all content areas by 6% by the end of the year, and we know this is possible if we work together. It will take all of us—students, staff, and families—collaborating to achieve this.
Here are a few ways you can support your child's learning at home:
- Encourage daily reading at home, even if it’s just for 20 minutes.
- Ask them questions about their day and what they are learning in class.
- Create a quiet space for homework/studying and help them stay organized.
- Celebrate their successes, big or small, to keep them motivated!
Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can ensure our students' success!
Sincerely,
Ms. Brandy Williams
Principal
Arrey Elementary School
🍂 "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." - LM Montgomery
Community Schools Update
💡 Reminders
IMPORTANT DATES:
- 10.7.24 Staff and students return from Fall Break
- 10.8.24 NO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM due to Staff Training
- 10.9.24 PERFECT ATTENDANCE DAY (special activities and prizes if you're at school today!)
- 10.11.24 End of the 1st 9 Weeks Grading Period
- 10.18.24 Report Cards Issued
- 10.18.24 AES Fall Festival 5:00-7:00pm
- 10.28-11.1.24 Red Ribbon Spirit Week
- 10.30.24 AES Red Ribbon Festival & Trunk-or-Treat 5:00-7:00pm
AES Fall Festival: October 18th
AES Red Ribbon Week, October 28th - November 1st
AES Red Ribbon Festival, October 30th
Art
October 2024
Hi Families! Happy Fall!
During the second quarter, students will be refining artmaking techniques as well as engaging in many art projects. We will be exploring a variety of art media. Children will be working on collage, bookmaking, drawing and painting.
We always love donations of egg cartons! When students work with tempera or acrylic paint, egg cartons are used as paint palettes. We throw them out after use, so we go through quite a lot of them.
As always, please reach out with questions or concerns or ideas. We welcome your input about current and future art projects!
Be well,
Thea Storz
Rhonda Nickles
Art Supplies to have at home:
Crayons, markers, glue, scissors, watercolor paints, paper, modeling clay, model magic clay.
Fun art websites:
AES CHAMPS for September 2024
A CHAMP student is a student who demonstrates respect, responsibility, and readiness in the classroom. CHAMPS is a classroom management strategy that helps teachers create a positive learning environment. The acronym stands for Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, and Success. We are so very proud of our AES CHAMPS!! Great job!!
- Pre-K: Elena Requejo
- Kinder: Huxley Knull
- 1st Grade: Raylan Chavez
- 2nd Grade: Natalia Baquera
- 3rd Grade: Araceli Martinez
- 4th Grade: Santi Villa
- 5th Grade: Axel Mendieta
- CHAMPS Class: Adam Maktoury
Perfect Attendance, September 2024
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!! Congratulations to these ROCKSTARS for having PERFECT ATTENDANCE for the month of September!! Way to go!!
- Dominiq Arredondo
- Alexza Avalos
- Jahnessa Avalos
- Kassandra Avalos
- Cim Bilko
- Raylan Chavez
- Jaeda Davis
- Ayden Espinoza
- Ari Fernandez
- Alexander Garcia
- Emilio Garcia
- Hanna Garcia
- Olivia Garcia
- Max Gutierrez
- Harlee Harrison
- Analyia Hernandez
- Damian Hernandez
- Ximena Hernandez
- Galilea Jacquez
- Huxley Knull
- Adam Maktoury
- Araceli Martinez
- Evamaria Martinez
- Kayleen Martinez
- Axel Mendieta
- Axel Mendoza
- Sahid Mendoza
- Tristan Morales
- Ariana Murillo-Flores
- Bailey Napie
- Lia Rios
- Santiago Rios
- Miguel Rios
- Sofia Rios
- Estevan Avalos
- Yareli Avalos
- Danny Tierrablanca
- Daleyza Tierrablanca
- Roberto Tierrablanca
- Santiago Rios
- Santi Villa
- Elias Villa
- Joaquin Villa
AES Super Hero Readers
We would like to recognize these AMAZING Super Hero Readers for the months of August & September! Congratulations!!
- Kinder August: Huxley Knull & Ximena Hernandez
- Kinder September: Arlee Gibson-Gomez & Elias Villa
1st Grade August: Karen Portillo & Analyia Hernandez
- 1st Grade September: Yareli Sanchez & Raylan Chavez
- 2nd Grade August: Natalia Baquera & Ari Fernandez
- 2nd Grade September: Layla Green & Kayleen Martinez
- 3rd Grade August: Kloe Legarda & Santiago Torres Rios
- 3rd Grade September: Estevan Sanchez & Isaiah Avalos
- 4th Grade August: Santi Villa & Jaeda Davis
- 4th Grade September: Kassandra Avalos & Viki Montes
- 5th Grade August: Sahid Mendoza & Levi Napie
- 5th Grade September: Steven Montez & Axel Mendieta
School Spelling Bee Study List
Attached is the 2025 School Spelling Bee Study List. Classroom Spelling Bee's will be in November. Our AES School Spelling Bee will be on January 16, 2025.
Brandy Williams, AES Principal
I want to remind all of our Arrey Elementary families that I am here to support you with anything you may need. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me via email or by calling the school. My door is always open, and I encourage open communication to ensure that we work together for the success of our students.
Email: bwilliams@torcschools.net
Website: https://www.torcschools.net/o/aes
Phone: 575.267.4778