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Greetings Eagle Families,

It was a short, but productive week here at AES! Our teachers & staff had opportunities to work with their grade level teams, participated in district wide professional development, enjoyed a lunch sponsored by one of our business partners, Lucky Dog Cafe and learned about the newly installed interactive projector. These events and items would not be possible without the support and donations from our community & PTO.

In light of recent events, please know that safety is our utmost priority. Drills & procedures are practiced routinely with both students and staff, and we meet regularly as a school-based safety team. Should you need to share anything after school hours, please read how you can report it: Report a Safety Concern - Fulton County School System (fultonschools.org).

We have a busy week coming up--on Wednesday our Eagles will be taking fall pictures, on Thursday parents will be able to join us for Academic Partnership Night and on Friday will have our first STEM Day of the year with our friends from Innovation Academy. We look forward to seeing you!

Yours in partnership,

Ms. Crawford

September:

9 - 1st semester clubs begin

11 – Fall Pictures

12 - Academic Partnership Night (formally Curriculum Night)

@5pm--ESOL, TAG, EIP, IRR, Special Areas

@5:30-5:45pm-Welcome Message from Administration & PTO

@5:45-6:15pm--Session 1 (PK-5, AU, ID)

@6-6:15pm- Welcome Message from Administration & PTO

@6:15-6:45pm --Session 2 (PK-5, AU, ID)

13 – STEM Day with Innovation Academy

20 --Spirit Night at Tumble @5:30pm

23 – 30 MAP testing (4th grade only)

26 - Eagle Dash Rally

27 - Family Book Night @6-7pm in Media Center

27 - Movie Night @7:30pm on front field

30 - Fall Book Fair begins

*Please note that this is a parent ONLY event this year

Due to the population growth of the Alpharetta area, more & more drivers are using Mayfield Road as a means to get to their morning destination. Please take note of the "No left turn from 7:10-7:40am" signs that are now located at the main and bus rider entrances. By adhering to this, the flow of traffic can continue while ensuring that our students who arrive by car are in their class by 7:40am.

Beginning this school year, morning carpool will end at 7:35 am. Ending at this time allows for students to walk to their class and be in their seat by 7:40am, which is the start of our instructional day. If you are arriving after 7:35 am, you will be directed to park and walk your child to the front door. If the bell rings during this time, you will need to sign you child in on our Checkmate system which is located outside the front doors.

Transportation Changes:

Transportation changes should be provided to your child's teacher on the "Notes from Home" pad you received in your red folder during open house. Please keep in mind that changes in transportation must be in writing and EMAILED to the front office (toppint@fultonschools.org).

Early Pick-Up:

When picking up your student early for appointments, you will need to present your driver’s license for safety and security. Early checkout will end at 1:30 pm.

AES Family Handbook:

CLICK HERE to access our Family Handbook and take a moment review some of the practices we adhere to here at AES. By doing so, that helps all of us be (and stay) on the same page!

We know mornings can be hectic and items that need to get to school can be missed. If this happens, there is now a cart outside the front door. Please put your child's name, teacher & grade and items will be brought in daily by 10:30am.

Save the date for our Fall Book Fair! AES Media Center will host the Literati Book Fair from September 30 - October 4. There will be a Family Book Night from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM before the Family Movie Night.

Our online fair is now open! You can shop now until October 4th. Access this link to purchase digital gift cards for students to use during the fair.

Still have funds from the Scholastic Book Fair? They never expire! You should receive email reminders about your balance. You can log in and purchase materials online.

Details about volunteer opportunities will come soon!

September Lesson Focus: Digital Citizenship

Throughout September K-5 students will participate in lessons about Digital Citizenship by Common Sense Media. Topics for K-2nd grades include Introduction to Digital Citizenship, Media Balance, and Online Safety. Topics for 3rd - 5th grades include Media Balance, Cyberbullying / Online Communication, and News & Media. These lessons are a district requirement and enable Alpharetta Elementary School to reapply to become a Common Sense Education School.

Curious to know how you can share these topics at home? Pick up resources from Ms. Falkenberg during Academic Partnership Night on September 12th.

September 12th: Meet Owly author, Andy Runton at Roswell Library

Andy Runton, author and illustrator of the Owly graphic novels, is coming to the Roswell Library! Join us for an interactive workshop on comics, graphic novels, and storytelling.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | No registration required.

Ages 6-10.

115 Norcross Street
Roswell GA 30075

The Fulton County School System screens all students for eligibility for gifted services twice a year and uses a systematic approach to identify highly capable students who may qualify for gifted services. The attached document explains the screening process for each cycle, automatic screening, and classroom screening.

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1722449799/fultonschoolsorg/jqdkdwwvsx0or46ptmue/NotificationtoParentsoftheScreeningandReferralProcessforGiftedStudents2024-25.pdf

Positive school attendance helps students to stay engaged in learning. Attending school regularly allows students to participate in discussions, hands-on projects, and collaborative activities that enrich their learning experiences. Each student’s active engagement in learning shapes their individual educational journey.

Positive school attendance is directly connected to increased student engagement.

1. Building a Supportive Community: Encouraging your child to attend school regularly becomes easier when they feel a sense of belonging within the school community.

2. Celebrating Achievements: Acknowledging your child's successes, both academically and personally, can significantly boost their motivation to attend school.

3. Engaging Learning Experiences: An engaging classroom environment plays a pivotal role in motivating students to attend school regularly. Support teachers in their efforts to create interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and discussions that spark your child's curiosity.

4. Involvement in Extracurricular Activities: Extracurricular activities offer students a chance to explore their interests beyond the classroom. Encourage your child to participate in clubs, sports, arts, or other activities that align with their passions. The excitement of these extracurriculars can motivate them to attend school consistently.

5. Recognizing Improvement: If your child has struggled with attendance in the past, celebrate their efforts to improve. Recognize their progress and emphasize the positive impact regular attendance can have on their academic journey.

Remember, your involvement as parents and guardians is an essential factor in creating a positive and engaging school environment. Together, we can foster an atmosphere where students are excited to come to school, engage in learning, and build a foundation for a successful future.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in ensuring the success of your child's education. For more information on FCS attendance policies please visit the FCS Attendance Matters Website or reach out to our school social worker, Randi Downey, LCSW, downeyr@fultonschools.org, 470-317-8530.

Beginning the week of September 3rd, snacks & ice cream will be available for purchase during your child's lunch. You will need to put money in your child's General Account if they want to make a purchase. Contact our cafeteria manager, Lawanda Blyther (blyther@fultonschools.org) with any questions.

Prices range as follows:

Ice cream from $1.25 to $1.50

Snacks from $1.00 to $1.25

The new 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct is available on the Fulton County Schools website. Click Here for quick access. Ensure that you and your Eagle review this important document.

The Fulton County Schools Code of Conduct is now ready for parents to review and sign in Infinite Campus. Families need to complete their digital attestation through the Parent Portal by accessing the documents tagged "NEEDS ATTENTION."

Here is a (link) with instructions on how to complete the Acknowledgment of Receipt Form. All parents and students (over 10 years old) MUST sign this form found within their INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT/STUDENT PORTAL ACCOUNT.

PTO now has their own newsletter. Be sure to click on the link and read all about the great things PTO does to help AES!

https://secure.smore.com/n/7tr6wc

Spring Milestone scores have begun to populate in SLDS. Parents can access Georgia Milestones student score reports for the Spring 2023-2024 test administration by logging into Georgia SLDS.

Click on this link to access directions: Parent SLDS Access Steps.docx

FCS is committed to ensuring that all students stay healthy, are safe and are reading to learn. Please click here to read more about health services information.

Boys:

Sunday, September 15th and 22nd

6th Grade-1:00-2:30

7th/8th Grade-2:30-4:00

Girls:

Sunday, September 22nd-4:30-6:00

Tuesday, September 24th-6:30-8:00

Tryouts will be held at the Alpharetta High School Gym

Register at www.jlbballtryouts.net