
📢 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! 💙💛

1 point for an Ashburton top and 1 point for khaki bottoms!
Points count toward the 75-point goal for our monthly incentives! 💙💛

Help us raise funds for student activities and incentives—one delicious taco at a time! 🎉
📅 Wednesday, October 22
💵 $5 each (cash only)
📝 Pre-order only — No day-of sales
⏰ Deadline: End of day Monday, October 20
What’s a Walking Taco? 🤔
A bag of chips filled with taco fixings—easy to eat on the go!
💰 Students should bring $5 (cash only) to their homeroom teacher by Monday, October 20 to place their pre-order.
Thank you for supporting our student incentives and activities! 💙💛

Get ready for some cozy fun! 🧸
Join us on Thursday, October 16th for our Pajama Party featuring a DJ, pizza, chips, and juice!
💵 $5 entry fee (cash only)
🕓 “Half the day, double the fun in PJs!”
All proceeds will go directly toward student incentives that reward positive behavior, attendance, and school spirit! 🦅💙💛
Let’s make this a day to remember — see you in your comfiest pajamas!

We’re celebrating our amazing Eagles who earned 75 or more Dojo Points in the month of September! 💙💛
Join us this Friday, October 10th in the DNAP Café for a fun movie celebration!
🦅 Elementary: 8:25–9:10 a.m.
🦅 Middle School: 10:55–11:55 a.m.
Keep SOARing, Eagles — your positive choices and hard work are paying off! 🌟

Our October Family Newsletter is now available! Please take a few moments to read it for important updates, upcoming events, and highlights happening this month at Ashburton.💛💙


Game days are here! 🎉
🏈 Flag Football: Tuesdays, 4:30 PM @ PDC (2500 E. Northern Pkwy)
🏃 Cross Country: Mondays, 4:30 PM @ Druid Hill Park
🗓️ Practice (both): Wednesdays & Thursdays @Ashburton, 2:40–3:15 PM
GO EAGLES!


📚 Scholastic Book Fair: October 6th–10th 📚
Build your home library and support our school!
Set up a Scholastic eWallet for fast, cash-free checkout.



⏰ The countdown is almost over — join us tomorrow!✨
Join us for Back to School Night on Thursday, Sept 25, from 4–6 PM at Ashburton EMS.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
✔️ Meet your child’s teachers & hear classroom expectations
✔️ Uniforms on sale — just $10 (cash only)
✔️ Dinner provided
✔️ Raffles, Resources, & FREE haircuts for students
Let’s raise the bar for an excellent school year!💙💛

📚✨ Back to School Night is almost here! ✨📚
Join us on Thursday, September 25th from 4:00–6:00 PM at Ashburton EMS.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
👩🏫 Meet teachers & staff
📘 Learn about classroom expectations & curriculum
👕 Uniform shirts on sale – $10
🌟 Community resources
🎟️ Raffles & giveaways
🍴 Dinner provided
✂️ Free haircuts from Barber & Beauty School of Timonium
Let’s raise the bar together as we kick off the 2025–26 school year! 💛💙

📢 Reminder: Free Immunization Clinic — Tomorrow
Baltimore City Schools is hosting a free immunization clinic tomorrow, Friday, Sept 12, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at 200 E. North Ave., 1st Floor Board Room.
No appointment needed.
Bring:
• Immunization record (if available)
• A parent/guardian must be present
Get your child vaccinated to avoid delays with school attendance. 💙

🏈🏃♀️ Flag Football & Cross Country
We’re excited to kick off the fall sports season!
Practices begin Monday, September 15th from 2:40–3:40 PM for students in grades 6–8.
👉 Students must register on www.dragonflymax.com to participate.
No registration = No practice!
Let’s go Eagles! 💙💛

📢 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! 💙💛