📢 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! 💙💛
📢 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
✅ Be sure to log into the Campus Portal to review and update your child’s information — even if nothing has changed.
🔗 Learn more and get started here:
https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-student-verification
Let’s get ready for a great year! 💙💛
📣 Sneak-a-Peek at Ashburton EMS! ✨
Families, mark your calendars! 🗓️
Join us on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM for our Sneak-a-Peek event!
Come meet your child’s teacher, tour the school, and get ready for a great school year! 🎉
Here’s what to expect:
✅ See your classroom
✅ Meet teachers & staff
✅ Purchase uniform shirts
✅ Pick up FREE school supplies (while supplies last)
✅ Learn about school programs & resources
We can’t wait to welcome you back! 💙💛
📣 Uniform Guidelines for SY25–26 💙
All students at Ashburton EMS are expected to be in full uniform each day.
Please make sure uniforms are school-appropriate and follow our dress code guidelines.
Let’s start the year strong and ready to learn!
