
📢 Easier Way to Report Absences!
You can now let us know about your child’s absence online in just a few clicks.
✅ Same-day reporting
✅ Option to upload doctor’s note
✅ Email confirmation sent to you
📲 Scan the QR code or click the link below: https://forms.gle/TtFmjgBpoSfqq7hS9
Every Day Counts! 💙💛


⏰ The countdown is almost over — join us tomorrow!✨
Join us for Back to School Night on Thursday, Sept 25, from 4–6 PM at Ashburton EMS.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
✔️ Meet your child’s teachers & hear classroom expectations
✔️ Uniforms on sale — just $10 (cash only)
✔️ Dinner provided
✔️ Raffles, Resources, & FREE haircuts for students
Let’s raise the bar for an excellent school year!💙💛

📚✨ Back to School Night is almost here! ✨📚
Join us on Thursday, September 25th from 4:00–6:00 PM at Ashburton EMS.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
👩🏫 Meet teachers & staff
📘 Learn about classroom expectations & curriculum
👕 Uniform shirts on sale – $10
🌟 Community resources
🎟️ Raffles & giveaways
🍴 Dinner provided
✂️ Free haircuts from Barber & Beauty School of Timonium
Let’s raise the bar together as we kick off the 2025–26 school year! 💛💙

📢 Reminder: Free Immunization Clinic — Tomorrow
Baltimore City Schools is hosting a free immunization clinic tomorrow, Friday, Sept 12, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at 200 E. North Ave., 1st Floor Board Room.
No appointment needed.
Bring:
• Immunization record (if available)
• A parent/guardian must be present
Get your child vaccinated to avoid delays with school attendance. 💙

🏈🏃♀️ Flag Football & Cross Country
We’re excited to kick off the fall sports season!
Practices begin Monday, September 15th from 2:40–3:40 PM for students in grades 6–8.
👉 Students must register on www.dragonflymax.com to participate.
No registration = No practice!
Let’s go Eagles! 💙💛

📢 Annual Student Verification & Bike/Scooter Raffle!
Families, don’t forget to complete your Annual Student Verification by September 26th to enter your student into our Bike/Scooter Giveaway! 🚲🛴
🎉 Winners will be announced on September 30th.
Need help? Contact Ms. James at CAJames02@bcps.k12.md.us
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Complete your verification today 💙💛





💉 Free Immunization Clinics 🏥
Baltimore City Schools is offering free vaccines at the Central Office (200 E. North Ave) to help students meet state requirements.
📅 Dates: Sept 5, Sept 12, Sept 19 | 10AM–3PM
👉 No appointment needed — just bring your child’s immunization record (if available). A parent/guardian must be present.
For details, visit: baltimorecityschools.org/page/immunizations

We’re excited to share that the KWU After Care Program will be offered at Ashburton Elementary/Middle School this year! The program serves grades PreK–8 and provides:
✨ Homework help (Reading, Math, Spanish)
✨ Sports & enrichment (Football, Basketball, Dance, Soccer, Yoga, Chess, Art & more)
✨ Dinner & snack included
🕒 Monday–Friday, 3:00PM–6:00PM
💲 Registration Fee: $35 | Weekly Fee: $50 per child
👉 Payments should be made directly to KWU.
📞 For more information, please contact Mr. Lamont Sutton at 443-622-7240.


🌟 Back-to-School Night 2025–26 🌟
Families, join us as we celebrate excellence in teaching & learning at Dr. Nathan A. Pitts Ashburton EMS!
📅 Thursday, September 25
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
✔️ Meet teachers & staff
✔️ Learn about classroom expectations & curriculum
✔️ Uniform shirts on sale ($10)
✔️ Community resources
✔️ Raffles & more!
Let’s raise the bar together as we kick off the new school year! 💙💛

🚨 No School – Labor Day
School will be closed on Monday, September 1st.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd at 8:00 AM.
Enjoy your long weekend and stay safe! 💙❤️


Ashburton Revitalization Project with CareFirst
On Saturday, August 16th, Ashburton partnered with CareFirst to complete a schoolwide Revitalization Project. Volunteers—including CareFirst staff, families, students, and community members—worked together to transform our school.
Highlights included:
Fresh paint in the cafeteria
New landscaping at the front entrance
A welcoming environment for students and families
We are deeply grateful to CareFirst and all our dedicated volunteers for their hard work and commitment. Your support helps ensure our school is a place where students feel proud to learn and grow.








🎉 It’s almost time!
Join us for Sneak-a-Peek on Friday, August 22nd from 12:00–2:30 PM.
Come meet your child’s teacher and school staff, tour the building, visit classrooms, purchase uniform shirts, and pick up FREE school supplies (while they last!).
Let’s kick off the new school year together! 💙💛




New for the 2025–2026 school year: Students may still bring their cell phones and other portable electronic devices to school. However, during the school day, devices must be powered off, put away, and secured. Want to learn more about the updated policy? Click here for the details: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2280560