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

🎉 Winter Spirit Week is Here! 🎉 Kicking things off today, December 16th, is Toasty Toes Day! ❄️🧦 Students and staff showed school spirit by wearing their craziest, coziest, or winter-themed socks! Don’t forget to check out the Spirit Week flyer below for all the fun activities planned this week (12/16–12/20). Let’s celebrate together and make this a week to remember!

Good afternoon Ashburton Family, Please take a moment to read the attached letter shared by Principal McLeod for important information and updates regarding today's early dismissal at 10:30 AM. Your understanding and support during this time are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

🎄✨ Skate Into the Holiday Spirit with Ashburton EMS! ✨🎄 We’re celebrating perfect attendance for the month of December with a festive skating trip to Shake & Bake! 🛼🎅 📅 Date: Thursday, December 19th Thank you for making every day count—now it’s time to roll into the season and have some fun! ❄️

🎄✨ Winterfest is Coming to Ashburton EMS! ✨🎄 We’re celebrating Positive Behavior with a fun-filled event for our students! 🥳 📅 When: Friday, December 20th 📍 Where: Ashburton EMS Cafeteria Activities Include: 🎨 Decorating Stockings & Ornaments ☕ Enjoying Hot Chocolate & Cookies 🎅 Special Guest Appearance Let’s make the season merry and bright while recognizing our students’ positive choices! ✨ Volunteers Needed! Contact Ms. James at 443.642.5250.

🌟 Did you know? All Baltimore City Public Schools students now have access to Hazel Health! 🌟 Hazel provides convenient, high-quality healthcare at no cost to families – whether your student is insured or uninsured. 🩺 What Hazel Health Offers: Mental Health Care for stress, anxiety, and more, available Monday to Friday, 7 AM – 7 PM Primary Care available anytime, anywhere – right from your home, on any internet-enabled device Multilingual Providers for diverse families 📲 Getting Started: Sign up your student today at: getstarted.hazel.co/district/baltimorecityschools

🌟 Introducing the Ashburton EMS Monthly Newsletter! 🌟 We’re excited to share the launch of our new monthly newsletter, designed to keep you informed about school updates, upcoming events, and all the amazing things happening in our community! The December edition is now available and filled with important details, highlights, and opportunities to get involved. Let’s stay connected and make this school year one to remember! 💙💛

🍂 Thanksgiving Break Reminder! 🦃 Ashburton EMS families, please note that school will be closed from Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving Break. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2nd at 8 AM. Take this time to feast, rest, and be thankful! Wishing you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday! 🧡

🦃🍂 Turkey Giveaway Alert! 🍂🦃 Ashburton EMS is hosting a Turkey Giveaway just in time for Thanksgiving! 📅 When: Monday, November 25, 2024 ⏰ Time: 2 PM - 3 PM 📍 Where: Ashburton EMS Parking Lot 🎁 Each family will receive ONE frozen turkey and a produce box. 📌 First Come, First Served - Limited Quantity! Don't miss this opportunity to prepare for the holiday season!

📚✨ It’s American Education Week, Monday, November 18 - Friday, November 22, 2024! Join us in celebrating with special events dedicated to fostering safe, just, and equitable schools. From spirit days to Parents & Pastries, lunch with your student, and Parent University, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s make it a memorable week at Ashburton EMS!

Today is World Kindness Day—a perfect chance to celebrate and spread kindness throughout our school and community. Simple actions, like offering a smile or helping someone out, can have a lasting impact. At Ashburton EMS, kindness guides everything we do, and we’re excited to keep this spirit alive every day. 🌍💙

📢 Attention Ashburton EMS Families: Please note the following closures for our afterschool programs: 🔸 Boys & Girls Club "Positive Action" program will be closed on Monday, November 11th and Tuesday, November 12th. 🔸 Baltimore Recs & Parks "Eagles Afterschool Adventures" will be closed on Monday, November 11th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please make alternative arrangements for these dates. Thank you for your understanding!

🎃 A huge thank you to our amazing students, volunteers, community partners, and dedicated staff for making Ashburton's Octoberfest event a fantastic success! 🍁 From creative pumpkin designs to festive trunk setups, everyone’s efforts brought joy and excitement to our school community. Seeing our students’ smiles and creativity made it all worthwhile. Here’s to the power of teamwork and many more memorable events ahead! 🧡

📢 Attention Ashburton EMS Families! 📢 Please note that school will be closed on Monday, November 4, 2024, for a Professional Development Day (no school for students) and Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for Election Day. 🗳️ Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 8:00 am. Enjoy your extended weekend! 🍎✨

🚨 Early Dismissal Reminder 🚨 Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton EMS will have an early dismissal on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 11:30 AM. Please plan accordingly to ensure your student is picked up on time. Thank you for your cooperation! 🚌🏫

🎃🍂 We’re busy behind the scenes getting ready for our Octoberfest celebration! A huge shout-out to First Fruit Farm for their generous donation of pumpkins – we can't wait to share them with our students! 🎉🎃 We need YOUR help to make this event a success! 🌟 We’re looking for volunteers to decorate trunks for our Trunk-or-Treat and donations of candy or small treats to share with our students. 🍬👻 Ready to help? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/kjpEFobrkP6E9f2F9 📝 Let’s make this Octoberfest one to remember! 🎊✨ #Octoberfest #TrunkOrTreat #CommunitySupport

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce the Eagles Afterschool Adventures program at Dr. Nathan A. Pitts Ashburton EMS, in partnership with Baltimore City Recreation & Parks! 📅 Starts: Monday, October 7th, 2024 🕒 Time: 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday 👦🏽👧🏽 Who: Students in Grades 5-8 📍 Where: Ashburton EMS This afterschool program will offer fun and enriching activities designed to spark creativity, foster teamwork, and promote personal growth. ✨ Spaces are limited! Don't miss out – sign up now! ✨ For more info, reach out to Ms. James at CAJames02@bcps.k12.md.us or Mr. Fulton at shalik.fulton@baltimorecity.gov. Let's make this school year an adventure to remember! 🦅🎨🎉

🎃🍬 Octoberfest at Dr. Nathan A. Pitts Ashburton EMS! 🍬🎃 Trick, Treat & Celebrate with us! 🎉 Positive behavior deserves a spooky good time! 👻🎃 🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024 🕒 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Activities include: 🎨 Pumpkin Decorating 🍭 Trunk-or-Treat 🎧 DJ Party 🎃 Volunteers Needed: We’re looking for volunteers to help with pumpkin decorating or Trunk-or-Treat. Donations are also accepted at the main office! 🎁 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register as a volunteer! 👗 Costumes Encouraged & Don’t Forget to Bring a Bag! For any questions, contact Ms. James at CAJames02@bcps.k12.md.us. Let’s make this Octoberfest a day of fun and celebration! 🎃🍬

📚🎉 Join Us for the Scholastic Book Fair! 🎉📚 Starting Monday, October 7, 2024! Our school is excited to host a Book Fair where every student can find something special to read! Let’s inspire a love for reading by making it accessible to everyone! You can even set up a cash-free eWallet for your child’s shopping experience. This allows you to easily fund their book purchases and share the link with friends and family who want to contribute. 👉 Visit our Book Fair website to get started: www.scholastic.com/bf/ashburton 🌟 eWallet: Create a secure account for cash-free shopping, and don’t forget, any leftover funds can be transferred to future Fairs! 📖 Share the Fair: You can also donate to help other students in need of books. Let’s make sure every child gets the chance to read!

City Schools students and families: Join us for a fun skate night at Shake & Bake on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. We're celebrating the start of the new school year, and City Schools staff will be there with school readiness resources and information! Pre-register here: https://bit.ly/CSSkateNight2024

One Week Away: Back to School Night at Ashburton EMS! We’re just one week away from our Back to School Night! We can't wait to see you on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 4 PM to 6 PM. This is a wonderful chance to meet our dedicated teachers, explore the enriching academic and extracurricular programs we offer, and get involved in the upcoming school year. Mark your calendars and join us to kick off a fantastic school year together. Your involvement is crucial to making this year a success for all our students! Looking forward to seeing each of you there!