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

The 2025–26 one-page calendar for City Schools is now available! This calendar includes key dates such as the first and last days of school, observance days, early release days, and breaks. Stay tuned for more updates to help you plan for the year ahead. The City Schools calendar is also available electronically on our website: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events

Tomorrow: City Schools families and staff are invited to enjoy a fun, hands-on day at the farm—completely free! Meet our animals, explore the trails, try a cooking demo, get crafty, and see what’s growing at the Great Kids Farm. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/GKFfamilies

End-of-Year Updates Are Here! Fourth Quarter Report Cards, Student Learning Plans, and DIBELS 8 Reports (Grades K through 5) are now available. Check the Campus Portal and watch for information coming home from your child’s teacher. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2269627

📣 Ashburton Families – Summer Updates & Resources! ☀️ As we wrap up the school year, here are a few important reminders and helpful summer resources for your family: ✅ Last Day of School: Monday, June 16 – Dismissal at 11:30 AM 📄 Report Cards: View in Campus Portal from June 26–July 1 🏫 Summer Office Hours: Open Mon–Fri, 9 AM–2 PM (Closed select Fridays – see letter for dates) 🖍️ Supply Lists for 2025–26: Now available In the School Resources Section 🎉 Summer Fun & Learning 📍 Fatherhood Walk: June 14 at Lake Montebello 🥁 Drumming Workshop Series: June 24–Aug 27 (FREE for dads & kids!) 🌿 Great Kids Farm Visit: June 26 🎨 City Schools Camps: STEM, Arts, Career & more 📚 Free Reading Programs: Barnes & Noble, Chuck E. Cheese & more 🍎 Free Summer Meals: July 1–Aug 1 at over 120 sites 🛒 Food Access: Resources available for families, seniors, and SNAP participants 📍 For full details and links, please see the End of Year & Summer Resources Letter located in the School Resources section. Thank you for a great school year and have a safe, joyful summer! 🌞💙

At City Schools, learning never stops! There are many great ways to stay engaged, learning, and active throughout the summer. Visit our summer resource page with information on summer meals, summer learning programs, programs at Pratt libraries, online learning resources, and more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/summer-resources

🎉 Field Day Reminder – Wednesday, June 4th! 🎉 Our End-of-Year Field Day is coming up this Wednesday, June 4th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Middle Branch Aquatic Center! ✅ Outdoor games and team challenges ✅ Pool access – don’t forget swimsuits and towels! ✅ Lunch included ✅ Transportation provided 📣 Final Reminder: Permission slips and the $10 fee are due by Tuesday, June 3rd. Let’s celebrate a year of hard work and kick off summer the Ashburton way! 🌟

🎉 Let the Celebration Begin! 🎓 We’re celebrating our Pre-K, K, 5th, and 8th grade graduates! See the attached flyer for full details on upcoming end-of-year events and ceremonies. Let’s make these final moments of the school year unforgettable!💙💛

☀️End-of-Year Field Day – Summer Kickoff! ☀️ We’re celebrating a great year with a fun-filled day of activities! 📅 Wednesday, June 4th 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Middle Branch Aquatic Center – 201 Reedbird Ave 💵 $10 per student (includes transportation, pool access, and a meal deal: hotdog, chips, and soda/juice) 🎯 Outdoor games, team challenges, and swimming fun 👙 Don’t forget to bring a swimsuit and towel 🍭 Extra snacks will be available to purchase (starting at $1) Let’s end the year with laughter, memories, and summer vibes!😎

🌴 Florida Trip Info Meeting – Wednesday, May 28 @ 4:30 PM! Join us to learn more about an exciting student trip planned for June 2026! More details will be shared at the meeting. Don’t miss it!

Ashburton EMS will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. 🕗 Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27 at 8:00 AM. Wishing all of our families a safe and peaceful three-day weekend! 💙❤️🤍

🎉 Let the Celebration Begin! 🎓 We’re celebrating our Pre-K, K, 5th, and 8th grade graduates! See the attached flyer for full details on upcoming end-of-year events and ceremonies. Let’s make these final moments of the school year unforgettable!💙💛

📣 Important Florida Trip Meeting – Save the Date! Families, you're invited to an informational meeting about Dr. Pitts–Ashburton EMS’s Florida Trip! 🌴✈️ 📅 Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2025 ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM 📍 Join us in person or virtually! 🗓️ Trip Dates: June 4–8, 2026 🌐 Register at: worldstrides.com/register 🔢 Trip ID: 224275

🧪🎨 You're Invited: Family STEAM Night! Join us for an exciting evening of hands-on activities, creativity, and discovery at our Home Grown STEAM: From Our Home to Yours event! 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM 🍽️ Dinner will be served 🎁 Raffle prizes & giveaways 💡 Take-home ideas to keep the learning going! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is a great opportunity to explore how STEAM learning can happen anywhere—especially at home. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

📅 ABC Countdown to Summer Begins This Week! 🎉 We’re counting down to summer break with fun, themed days from A to Z starting Thursday, May 8th! Each day has a simple activity or dress-up theme to help us celebrate the end of the school year together. 💙 Let’s finish the year with joy, creativity, and a little fun each day!

📬 Our May Newsletter is Here! Check out this month’s newsletter for important updates, upcoming events, end-of-year celebrations, and helpful reminders as we wrap up the school year! 💙 As always, thank you for being an active part of our school community!

📢 Important MCAP Testing Reminder! Starting Monday, April 28th, students will begin state testing. ✅ Testing starts each day at 9:00 AM ✅ Please make sure your child gets a good night's rest ✅ Eat a healthy breakfast each morning ✅ Take their time and do their best on the test! Thank you for your support in helping our students succeed! 🌟

📣 Reminder: The Great Math Rodeo is this Thursday! Join us for a fun evening of math games, challenges, and rodeo-themed fun! 🤠 📅 Date: Thursday, April 24th 🕒 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM 📍 Location: Ashburton EMS 🍽️ Dinner will be served 🎟️ Raffle prizes 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian We can't wait to see you there!

👋🏽 Friendly Reminder! Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton EMS is a uniform school. Students should come to school in uniform every day, ready to learn and reach their full potential. 💙 Staying consistent with uniforms helps us maintain a focused, positive learning environment. Thank you for your continued support!