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

🌸 Spring Break Closure Notice 🌸 Please be advised that we will be closed for Spring Break from: Monday, April 14 – Monday, April 21, 2025 📚 Classes will resume at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. We wish all of our students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and joyful Spring Break! 💐 Take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with loved ones.💙

📢 Visitor Reminder from Ashburton EMS 📢 In our continued effort to keep our school safe and secure, we kindly remind all families and guests to follow our visitor procedures when entering the building: ✅ Bring a valid photo ID ✅ Clearly state the purpose of your visit ✅ Classroom visits are welcome, but parent-teacher conferences must be scheduled in advance ✅ Approved visitors will receive a visitor badge—please wear it at all times Need to schedule a conference? Stop by the main office or message your child’s teacher on Class Dojo. 💬 Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment for every child, every chance, every day! 💙💛

🌸✨📬 Ashburton EMS – April Newsletter is here! 📬✨🌸 Step into spring with important updates, exciting events, and helpful tips to support our students both at home and in school. Mark your calendars for these April highlights: 🌸 Spring Break: April 14–21 🤠 Family Math Night: April 24th, 3:30–5:30 PM 🎉 MCAP Pep Rally: April 25 📝 MCAP Testing Begins: April 28 🗣 Don’t forget to complete the Spring Family Survey for a chance to win a prize!

📢 Mark your calendars! We're excited to invite all Ashburton EMS families to The Great Math Rodeo: Family Math Night happening on Thursday, April 24th from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM! Come out for an evening of math games, fun challenges, and rodeo-themed activities that make learning exciting for the whole family! 🍽 Dinner will be provided 🎟 Raffle prizes 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Reminder: Students must be with a parent or guardian We hope to see you there for this fun, family-friendly event—don’t miss it! ✨

📚✨THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Passport to Reading Literacy Night! Your energy, participation, and love for reading helped make the event a success. We loved seeing our students and families exploring the world through books! 🌍❤️

📣 Early Dismissal Reminder! 🕦 Dr. Nathan A. Pitts–Ashburton EMS will dismiss students early at 11:30 AM on Friday, March 28, 2025. Please plan for a timely pickup. Thank you for your continued support! 💙💛

We want to hear from YOU! 💙 Take the Spring 2025 Family Survey and share your thoughts on what’s working at Ashburton EMS and what we can do better. Your feedback helps us improve our school community! 🎉 RAFFLE ALERT! 🎉 Families who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle for an awesome prize! 🏆 🔗 Take the survey here: bit.ly/CitySchoolsFamilySurvey 📱 Or scan the QR code below! ✅ Make your voice heard & enter to win! ✅

📢 Share Your Feedback & Enter to Win! – Spring Family Survey is Open! Families, we want to hear from you! The Spring Family Survey is your chance to share what’s working at our school and what we can improve. Your input helps shape a better school experience for everyone! 🎉 Bonus: All families who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a prize! 📍 Take the survey here: bit.ly/CitySchoolsFamilySurvey 📅 Deadline: April 15, 2025 Thank you for being an important part of our school community! 💙

📢 8th Grade Families: Need help with High School Choice? Join us for a support session on Wed, March 12 & Thu, March 13 at 10 AM & 2 PM at Ashburton EMS. Get guidance, application help & answers to your questions!

📢 Community Budget Review – Your Voice Matters! 📢 Ashburton EMS families, staff, and community members—we want to hear from you! Join us for our Community Budget Review and help shape our school’s budget for next year. 📅 March 12th & 13th 🕙 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM 📍 Dr. Nathan A. Pitts Ashburton EMS (#58) – 3935 Hilton Road This is an opportunity for the entire school community to learn, provide feedback, and ensure our students receive the resources they need. Your input is valuable!

📢 Ashburton EMS March Newsletter is Here! 📢 Stay updated with important school news, including: 📝 MCAP Assessments start March 3 – Resources to help students prepare 📅 Upcoming events – Passport to Reading Family Literacy Night & more! ⏰ Attendance matters – Let’s ensure students arrive on time 📢 Spring 2025 Family Survey – Share your feedback to help shape next school year!

📣✨ Special Visit from Lincoln University! ✨📣 Today, Ashburton EMS had the honor of hosting Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU)! 💙🧡 Their cheer team led an exciting cheer clinic, sharing their school spirit, teaching our cheerleaders new techniques, and introducing them to a brand-new routine. Lincoln University has a rich legacy of excellence, and we are grateful for the opportunity to connect with their incredible team. Our cheerleaders had a fantastic time learning, growing, and celebrating the power of teamwork! A huge thank you to Lincoln University for inspiring our students today! 🙌🏽🔥

📢✨ Join Us for a Powerful Black History Month Celebration! ✨📢 Ashburton EMS, in partnership with Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC), proudly presents: 🎭 "Remembering Our History" featuring the Ashburton Original Black History Month Stage Play – Rosa’s Stand 🚍✊ 📅 Friday, February 28, 2025 ⏰ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM 📍 Ashburton Gym Come witness this inspiring performance as we honor Rosa Parks' courageous stand and celebrate Black history through the arts. 🎤🎬 Let's remember, reflect, and inspire together!

📚🌍 Passport to Reading 🌍📚 Join us for Family Literacy Night at Ashburton EMS! ✨📖 📅 Thursday, March 6, 2025 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Dr. Nathan A. Pitts Ashburton EMS ✈ Embark on a literary adventure with interactive stations, engaging activities, and fun for the whole family! 🎉 🍽 Dinner will be provided 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian 📖✨ Come explore, learn, and collect stamps on your reading passport as we journey through the world of literacy together!

Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle School is named for Dr. Pitts, an education specialist, worked with UNESCO and the U.S. State Department, conducting international fact-finding missions that shaped global educational policies. His efforts focused on improving access, equity, and quality in education, leaving a lasting impact on learning systems worldwide. Read more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2009090 #BlackHistoryMonth

Due to inclement weather, Ashburton EMS will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Stay safe and warm! ❄️

🚨 Inclement Weather Update 🚨 Due to forecasted inclement weather, Ashburton EMS will dismiss early at 12:40 PM today, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Please plan accordingly for student pickup. Stay safe and warm! ❄️

🚨 Important Announcement 🚨 Due to inclement weather, all after-school activities at Ashburton EMS are canceled today, Tuesday, February 11. Please make necessary arrangements for student pickup at regular dismissal time. Stay safe and warm!

🌟 Ashburton EMS February Newsletter is Here! 🌟 Check out our February 2025 newsletter for updates, celebrations, and important dates to remember. Let’s make 2025 a year of success and growth for every student!

🚀 Join the Ashburton STEM Club! 🌟 🎉 Calling all 5th-8th graders! Get ready for exciting, hands-on STEM activities that spark creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork! 🗓️ Every Monday ⏰ 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM 📍 Ashburton EMS 🔍 What You’ll Explore: ♟️ Chess Basics – Master the rules, strategies, and tactics to level up your game! 🧱 LEGO Engineering – Build and design creative structures and simple machines. 🎨 Cricut Design – Customize stickers, cards, and apparel with cool designs! ⚡ Makey Makey – Turn everyday objects into interactive touchpads. 💻 Arduino Basics – Learn beginner coding and build simple electronics. Every session is filled with engaging challenges where you can build, code, and explore – all while having fun with friends! 🔗 Don’t miss the chance to join this STEM adventure.