The Cheetah Coalition #24
Weekly Updates from the Atkinson Office — 3/8/24
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Atkinson Families,
We made it to the 100th day of school!
Linked HERE you will find a lengthy message describing staffing and programming changes that will take place next year and the implications for students and staff. I also describe two ways that you can help.
Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Debbie Armendariz
Principal
Atkinson Elementary School
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS MARCH 10TH
Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour on the night of March 9th! Spring forward!
TEACHER AMAZON WISH LISTS
The following teachers have put together Amazon Wish Lists. If you're able to purchase any of the items on the lists, it is much appreciated!
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR FALL 2024-25
Registration for Kindergarten 2024-25 opened Friday, March 1. If you have a student that will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024, it's time to register them for Kindergarten in the fall! Register at your neighborhood school even if you've applied for a lottery or transfer to another school. Register online HERE.
IMPORTANT NOTE: IF YOU PLAN TO APPLY FOR A LOTTERY OPTION, COMPLETE THE LOTTERY APPLICATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER AT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL.
NEXT DINE OUT - MONDAY, MARCH 11 AT HOPWORKS
Dine out for the yearbook Monday, March 11th from 4–9 p.m. at Hopworks Brewery, 2944 SE Powell Blvd. Hopworks donates 10% of their total sales to Atkinson PTA from 4–9 p.m., take out or dine in. Join us to help support the yearbook committee's efforts to lower the cost of the yearbook!
SAVE THE YEARBOOK!
At Atkinson, we believe every student should get a yearbook. It can only happen with your support. For several years, the Atkinson PTA has provided yearbooks to all students. This year, there's not enough money in the budget. You can help by buying your yearbook in advance. For every yearbook purchased, it will provide a yearbook for someone else. Thank you for supporting "Yearbooks for All"!
Here is a direct link to the SchoolPay yearbook page.
Send photos or questions to atkinsonyearbookpps@gmail.com.
DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS — SUPPORT NEEDED!
Planning for our annual Atkinson Elementary Día de los Niños event is in full swing and we need your support to make it a success. Día de los Niños is a special day dedicated to the celebration of how playful, bright, imaginative, and curious children are, and the joy that they bring to the world. This year, our Atkinson Elementary community will celebrate Día de los Niños on Friday, April 26 from 6–8 p.m., but we need your support to make this happen. This is a free event for the entire Atkinson Elementary community and is sponsored by the Atkinson PTA and organized by the Atkinson Amigos parent group.
Your support matters!
- Donate Money: Help us raise $3,000!
- Be a Volunteer: This is a big event that needs a lot of hands-on help. We need more volunteers. It would be wonderful to have 3–4 parent/family volunteers from each class.
- Donate Items: If you prefer to donate a specific item, we have a list of items to choose from.
- Spread the Word: Ask your family and friends to help!
UPCOMING DATES TO KNOW
- Sunday, March 10 — Daylight Saving Time Begins, Spring Forward
- Monday, March 11 — PTA Meeting at Hopworks, 6:30–8 p.m.
- Monday, March 11 — Dine Out at Hopworks, 4—9 p.m.
- Thursday, March 21 — Evening Online Meet-Up with the Principal, 6:30 p.m. (ZOOM LINK)
- Friday, March 22 — Amigos Meeting in the Cafeteria, 9 a.m.
- Week of March 25–29 — Spring Break, NO SCHOOL
- Monday, April 8 — Pre-PTA Online Q&A Principal, 6 p.m.
- Monday, April 8 — PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 11 — Principal's Coffee in English, 8:50 a.m.
- Thursday, April 11 — Evening Online Meet-Up with the Principal, 6:30 p.m. (ZOOM LINK)
- Friday, April 12 — Principal's Coffee in Spanish, 8:50 a.m.
- Friday, April 26 — Día de los Niños, 6—8 p.m.
- Friday, May 3 — Run for Atkinson Fundraiser
- Friday, June 7 — Cultural Night, 6—8 p.m.