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

📣 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! ✅

📢 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!