📢 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! 💙💛
We’re ending the year with a little extra joy and school spirit! ✨ From Monday, December 15 through Tuesday, December 23, students and staff are invited to participate in our “Dashing Thru December” Spirit Week. Each day has a fun, optional theme—students should still follow the school dress code and wear uniform bottoms on the days noted. 💙💛
Please note: Students must have 50 Dojo points to participate in the Holiday PJ Day & Celebration on Tuesday, December 23rd. 🎁🎉
Families, our December Newsletter is now available! This month’s edition includes important updates and reminders as we close out 2025 together.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
🗓️ Dashing Thru December Spirit Week (Dec. 15–23)
🎁 Holiday PJ Day & Celebration details (50 Dojo points required)
😄 Attendance & Climate Updates
📚 Math & ELA Classroom Highlights
🦷 In-School Dental Visit Info – Dec. 15 & 16
🎄 Holiday Activities & Adopt-a-Family Updates
✔️ Important Dates for Winter Break
Please take a moment to read through so you're up to date on everything happening at Ashburton EMS. Thank you for staying connected! 💙💛
🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, Ashburton Families! 🦃🍁
As we pause for the holiday, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for our students, families, staff, partners, and everyone who continues to support and uplift our school community.
We wish you a warm, joyful, and restful Thanksgiving filled with laughter, good food, and quality time with loved ones.
May this season remind us to slow down, reflect, and appreciate the blessings around us—big and small.
Happy Thanksgiving! 💙💛
Ashburton EMS will be closed Wednesday, November 26th–Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving Break.
Classes will resume on Monday, December 1st at 8am.
Wishing all of our Ashburton families a warm, safe, and restful holiday!
Ashburton families,
We’re excited to share that in-school dental services will be available for students on December 15th and 16th!
To participate, please complete the online waiver here:
🔗 https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/615478af65da1/web/
—or return the paper consent form to school by December 10th.
Services include a dental exam, cleaning, fluoride, cavity check, and more—right here at school!
Let’s keep our Eagles smiling bright! 😁🦷💙💛
📣 American Education Week at Ashburton EMS! 📚✨
Families, we’re excited to celebrate American Education Week from November 17–21, 2025! 🎉
Join us each day as we highlight learning, leadership, and the amazing people who make our school community so special.
Here’s what’s happening this week:
📅 Monday: Kickoff – “Ignite the Excellence” + Gratitude Wall
📅 Tuesday: Family Day & Quarter 1 Awards Assembly
📅 Wednesday: Student Voice Day (student/staff role-swap activities)
📅 Thursday: Teacher Appreciation Day
📅 Friday: Pep Rally Celebration 🎉
Let’s make this an unforgettable week of learning, leadership, and Ashburton pride! 💙💛🦅
🏅 Quarter 1 Awards Ceremony – Grades 6–8 🏅
Families of our middle school Eagles, we’re excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our 6th–8th grade scholars!
📅 Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
⏰ 1:40 PM
📍 Gymnatorium (3935 Hilton Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215)
We appreciate your support and would love for you to join us as we recognize our students’ hard work and growth. 💙💛
🎉 Quarter 1 Awards Ceremony – PreK–5 🎉
Ashburton families, you are invited to join us as we celebrate the hard work and achievements of our PreK–5th grade Eagles!
📅 Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Gymnatorium (3935 Hilton Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215)
Your child’s effort and growth deserve to be recognized, and we would be honored to have you join us for this special event. 💙💛
📢 Ashburton Family Newsletter- November 2025 🦅💙💛
Catch up on what’s been happening at Ashburton and see what’s coming up next! Our latest Family Newsletter includes updates, dates to remember, and helpful resources for families.
🚨 School Closure Reminder! 🚨
Ashburton EMS will be CLOSED on Friday, November 7th for a Professional Development Day.
Classes will resume on Monday, November 10th at 8:00 AM.
Enjoy your 3-day weekend, Eagles! 💙💛🦅
🎓✨ 2026–2027 Middle & High School Choice Fair! ✨🎓
Attention Ashburton families of 3rd–8th graders — the Baltimore City Public Schools Choice Fair is coming soon!
🗓️ Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Baltimore Convention Center
This is a great opportunity to:
✅ Explore middle and high school options
✅ Learn how to apply
✅ Get your questions answered
✅ Find helpful resources and support
🚍 Transportation will be provided for families on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please return your permission slip to Mr. Smith to secure your seat!
Let’s help our Eagles plan their next steps!💙💛
Visit 👉 www.baltimorecityschools.org/choice
for more info.
🎓✨ Middle & High School Choice Info Session ✨🎓
Hey Ashburton families! 📣 Calling all 5th and 8th grade families — it’s time to start planning for Middle and High School Choice!
Join us for an in-depth session about:
✅ The school choice process
✅ Application steps & due dates
✅ Everything you need to know to prepare for next school year!
🗓️ Thursday, November 6 & 13, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM
📍 Dr. Nathan A. Pitts Ashburton EMS
🎁 Giveaway: The first family to arrive on time will receive a special prize!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
Let’s get our Eagles ready to soar into the next chapter! 💙💛
Hey Eagle Families! 🦅
Just a reminder that Friday, October 31st is an early dismissal day — students will dismiss at 11:40 a.m. ⏰
Thank you for your cooperation and support! 💛💙
