
🎉 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!

🌸 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! ✅