Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle School

📢 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! 💙💛

City Schools will host its fourth annual Student Film Festival on Saturday, May 2, 2 – 4 p.m. at the Parkway Theatre. Tickets are FREE. Support student filmmakers as they share their work in this annual celebration of visual storytelling. Get tickets and learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2839497.

HAPPENING TOMORROW: Join the Board of School Commissioners for a deep conversation about what matters to you. On April 22, at the Central Office from 4-6 p.m., the Board will host an in-person/virtual forum where students can speak directly with the Board about policy reform, personal school experiences, school safety, and much more. Food will be provided. Interpretation services are available upon request. Please register today using this form: https://baltcityschools.org/StudentBoardForum26.

Flyer: English | Spanish

HAPPENING TODAY: The Baltimore City Board of Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, to consider approving the appointment and employment contract for the new Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore City Public Schools. The meeting will take place in the Board Room at the district headquarters, 200 E. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202. A livestream of the meeting will be available at: https://bit.ly/CitySchoolsCEOBoardVote. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2827500.

HAPPENING TODAY: The Baltimore City Board of Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, to consider approving the appointment and employment contract for the new Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore City Public Schools. The meeting will take place in the Board Room at the district headquarters, 200 E. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202. A livestream of the meeting will be available at: https://bit.ly/CitySchoolsCEOBoardVote. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2827500.

The Baltimore City Board of Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, to consider approving the appointment and employment contract for the new Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore City Public Schools. The meeting will take place in the Board Room at the district headquarters, 200 E. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202. A livestream of the meeting will be available at: https://bit.ly/CitySchoolsCEOBoardVote. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2827500.

City Schools presented the district's proposed $1.9 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year to the Board of School Commissioners during the public Board meeting on Wednesday, April 8. The budget details funds which will cover needs surrounding student wholeness, literacy, leadership, equity, and district office structure. The Board will review the budget book in preparation for a final vote on May 5, 2026. View the SY 2026-27 proposed budget book: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/budget.

📣 NorthBay Trip Reminder – Last Call!

Attention families of students in Grades 6-8 attending the NorthBay trip (April 27–29) — this is the last chance to submit all required forms.

⚠️ Consent and health forms must be turned in ASAP to ensure your child is cleared to attend. Students without completed forms will not be permitted to go on the trip.

If you have already submitted your forms, thank you! If not, please send them in as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or need support, please contact Ms. C. James at CAJames02@bcps.k12.md.us

Deadline Approaching: Please share your school experience by completing the family survey! The survey is confidential and available now until Sunday, May 10, 2026. Your input will help school and district leaders plan for the next school year. To complete the family survey, please click the following link: https://baltcityschools.org/FamilySurvey.

🍕✨ HELP YOUR CHILD’S CLASS WIN A PIZZA PARTY! ✨🍕

The Spring 2026 Family Survey is OPEN!

💬 Your voice matters! Your feedback helps us improve, support your child’s success, and strengthen our school community.

📲 Scan the QR code or use the link below to complete the survey:
https://bit.ly/CitySchoolsFamilySurvey

✅ Quick & easy
🔒 100% confidential

🎯 The class with 100% participation wins a PIZZA PARTY! 🍕

⏰ Don’t wait—complete it today!
Every voice matters. Every response counts!

🎨✨ Family Engagement Night: Paint & Connect – A Creative Journey into Literacy ✨🎨

Get ready for a fun-filled evening of painting, creativity, and quality time with your child! Join us to create, connect, and enjoy a hands-on literacy experience.

🗓 Wednesday, April 15
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Ashburton EMS Cafeteria

✨ What to Expect:
🎨 Guided paint session with a professional artist
📚 Literacy connection
🍽 Dinner provided

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Students must attend with a parent or guardian
⚠️ Space is limited

Come paint, create, and make memories with us. We can’t wait to see you there!💙

OPEN NOW: Register your child for FREE Summer Learning Programs at City Schools! Opportunities are available for students from Pre-K to high school. Registration opens April 7 through Campus Portal. Join us for a summer of discovery, growth, and fun! Register here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/campus-portal.

Interested in taking AP courses during the summer? Rising 9th–12th-grade students are invited to apply for a FREE summer program. Eligible students will receive academic preparation for an AP course of their choice and take part in college visits or other college readiness activities. The program will be held at the Baltimore Design School from June 29 through July 30, Mondays–Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

To apply, please complete the internal registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3z5ZMsTP9HMtCbKS79eC_Ldf_YC9dcljkAR08ZB1RCdGvaw/viewform?usp=dialog

If you have any questions, please reach out to Sean Keatley, Educational Specialist in the Office of Gifted and Advanced Learning - spkeatley@bcps.k12.md.us.

REMINDER: Looking for something to do during Spring Break? From March 30 through April 2, youth ages 14 to 18 can enjoy a fun-filled week of FREE activities. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2788440. To attend each event, register here: https://bit.ly/4LNh4b6. For questions or more information, please contact Shalik Fulton at shalik.fulton@baltimorecity.gov.

Looking for something to do during Spring Break? From March 30 through April 2, youth ages 14 to 18 can enjoy a fun-filled week of FREE activities. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2788440. To attend each event, register here: https://bit.ly/4LNh4b6. For questions or more information, please contact Shalik Fulton at shalik.fulton@baltimorecity.gov.