Important News

Recreation and Parks began re-surfacing the courts at the Atholton Park on Monday, October 9th. The contractors may be working in the area during arrival and dismissal and may use 1-2 parking spaces. Please be sure to monitor your child during this time to ensure their safety. This work will continue through Monday, October 16th. Please let us know if…

This year, we will once again be participating in the Kids Helping Kids Drive for the Howard County Food Bank. For almost 30 years, the Kids Helping Kids anti-hunger campaign has mobilized students in Maryland schools to collect food for our state's various food banks. Participation is voluntary and the food drive will take place from October 16th to October…

Let's show our appreciation for our AES staff on Thursday, October 12th by providing an autumn themed lunch and treats! If you are able to make, bake or pick up something for lunch, please sign up using this link: http://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=ZYOF5687. All details are included on the signup page. Please contact Laura Hettinger ( ellehettinger@gmail.com) with any questions.

Parents, in order to ensure the safety of our students, please use the procedures below for drop off and pick up. AM Drop Off: When driving your child to school in the morning please drop off at the Atholton Park on Donleigh. Our staff will be available from 9:00- 9:15. After 9:15 students should be escorted into the building and…

Effective August 29, 2017 animals in schools or offices, leashed or not, present safety, environmental, and liability issues. Students and staff may be exposed to potential physical hazards, such as bites, and/or allergy related health problems. As a result, animals are prohibited within HCPSS buildings. Animals are also prohibited on school system property during arrival, dismissal, recess or other HCPSS…

Thank you for joining us for Back To School Night. We were so happy to see everyone. Families visited classrooms and saw new and familiar faces as they spoke with staff and learned more about school and grade level expectations. It is always a pleasure to spend time with the families of our students. We can't wait to see you…

The AES Book Club is a wonderful way to honor your child by donating a book to our media center. To make a contribution, you may complete the request form and return it to the front office with a $15.00 check made out to AES PTA. Forms are included in this week's Friday Folder. We will also send forms home…

Next Monday, September 18th is Constitution Day! On September 17, 1787, members of the Philadelphia Convention signed the United States Constitution. To honor this historic event, schools around the nation are celebrating Constitution Day. In order to celebrate this day, we would love for students and staff to wear red, white, and blue to show some spirit for Constitution Day…

The SchoolStore fundraiser began on September 15th and allows staff and families to participate by donating gift cards, purchasing book/magazines, and shopping with over 400 merchants. Please review the student/parent packet with your child and sign up at www.schoolstore.net, to begin sending email invitations to friends and family. Each child will receive a prize just for participating! (No purchase necessary)…

Dear Parent/Guardian: Influenza, also known as the flu, is a serious illness that affects people of all ages. One of the best ways to prevent the flu is through vaccinations. We are pleased to again join with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention (MPP) to offer flu vaccinations at our school. New this year, you may give permission for your child…