Athol Community Elementary School

Here is the lunch menu for ACES for the month of January.

We hope you have all been enjoying this week's spirit week as it leads us into the holiday season! Tomorrow is pajama day and all classes will enjoy a viewing of The Polar Express! We hope you have an amazing holiday break! Don’t forget to grab Wendy’s on December 27th to help support the PTO! Save the date! Happy Holidays!! ACES PTO

This week is Spirit Week! We can’t wait to see your outfits!! *We are also having another Wendy’s Restaurant Fundraiser for ACES PTO on Friday, December 29th! Drive-thru orders, carry-out and dine-orders qualify when and where available. Delivery, gift cards and other retail purchases are excluded. Will qualify during Breakfast, lunch and dinner! Share with your family and friends! Have a great week!

Craft Fair is Friday, Dec 13th from 5:00-7:00!

Hello! This is the final week to send in your tickets and money! Please send in your tickets and money by Friday We will be setting up these raffles at the ACES Holiday Craft Fair on Friday from 5-7pm! *3rd Grade Scratch Ticket Raffle (raffle tickets attached) Win $150 worth in scratch tickets! Chances are 1 for $5 or 3 for $12 - Tickets and money due back Dec 13th. Tickets are being sent home this week. Winner will be chosen Monday December 16. *4th Grade Basket Raffle (picture attached along with raffle tickets) Snowman Basket Raffle: $5.00 per ticket Items include: 4 FREE tickets to the Farm Winter Lights, Snowman light up decoration, a winter puzzle, a warm blanket, 2 mugs, 2 candles, and an ornament filled with chocolate. Winner will be chosen Monday December 16. Tickets due back by December 13 latest *Please send in your raffle tickets and money to the front office. Thank you! _______________________________________________________________________ Hola, comunidad de ACES: *Rifa de boletos para raspar de tercer grado (boletos de rifa adjuntos) ¡$150 en boletos para raspar! 1 por $5 o 3 por $12. Los boletos y el dinero deben devolverse el 13 de diciembre. Los boletos se enviarán a casa esta semana. El ganador se elegirá el lunes 16 de diciembre. *Rifa de canastas de cuarto grado (foto adjunta junto con los boletos de rifa) Rifa de canastas de muñecos de nieve: $5.00 por boleto *Los artículos incluyen: 4 boletos GRATIS para las luces de invierno de la granja, decoración iluminada de muñecos de nieve, un rompecabezas de invierno, una manta cálida, 2 tazas, 2 velas y un adorno lleno de chocolate. El ganador se elegirá el lunes 16 de diciembre. Los boletos deben devolverse a más tardar el 13 de diciembre.

Join us for some pre-holiday fun!

There is a half day on Wednesday, December 11th for professional development. Dismissal is at 12:00.

*PTO meeting is today Wednesday, December 4th at 6pm in the ACES Library. *3rd Grade Scratch Ticket Raffle (raffle tickets attached) Win $150 worth in scratch tickets! Chances are 1 for $5 or 3 for $12 - Tickets and money due back Dec 13th. Tickets are being sent home this week. Winner will be chosen Monday December 16. *4th Grade Basket Raffle (picture attached along with raffle tickets) Snowman Basket Raffle: $5.00 per ticket Items include: 4 FREE tickets to the Farm Winter Lights, Snowman light up decoration, a winter puzzle, a warm blanket, 2 mugs, 2 candles, and an ornament filled with chocolate. Winner will be chosen Monday December 16. Tickets due back by December 13 latest ******If you would like to take a chance and help support these grades, you can send in money with your name and phone number in an envelope. Please clearly mark which fundraiser it is for and the front office will collect the envelopes. We are asking that everyone in those grades help sell tickets to their friends and family as well. This fundraiser will help support their field trips for later on in this school year.****** *Please send in your raffle tickets and money to the front office. Thank you! _______________________________________________________________________ Hola, comunidad de ACES: *La próxima reunión de la PTO es el miércoles 4 de diciembre a las 6:00 p. m. en la biblioteca de ACES. *Rifa de boletos para raspar de tercer grado (boletos de rifa adjuntos) ¡$150 en boletos para raspar! 1 por $5 o 3 por $12. Los boletos y el dinero deben devolverse el 13 de diciembre. Los boletos se enviarán a casa esta semana. El ganador se elegirá el lunes 16 de diciembre. *Rifa de canastas de cuarto grado (foto adjunta junto con los boletos de rifa) Rifa de canastas de muñecos de nieve: $5.00 por boleto *Los artículos incluyen: 4 boletos GRATIS para las luces de invierno de la granja, decoración iluminada de muñecos de nieve, un rompecabezas de invierno, una manta cálida, 2 tazas, 2 velas y un adorno lleno de chocolate. El ganador se elegirá el lunes 16 de diciembre. Los boletos deben devolverse a más tardar el 13 de diciembre. ******Si desea arriesgarse y ayudar a apoyar a estos grados, puede enviar dinero con su nombre y número de teléfono en un sobre. Por favor, marque claramente para qué recaudación de fondos es y la oficina principal recogerá los sobres. Les pedimos a todos los alumnos de esos grados que ayuden a vender boletos a sus amigos y familiares también. Esta recaudación de fondos ayudará a financiar sus excursiones escolares para más adelante en este año escolar.

We hope you can join us for the December 4th meeting at 6pm. We will be discussing the upcoming holiday fair and more! Save the date for the fair, flyers attached! Follow the event on Facebook and share with your family and friends. All are welcome! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/aces-pto-holiday-craft-fair/1043657827496751/

December Lunch Menu

Hello ARRSD families. The biggest event of the school year, the LIP SYNC is tonight from 5:30-7:00 at Athol High School. All four high school classes perform a 15-minute lip sync act and a panel of judges along with audience voting pick the winners. There is also a basket raffle, popcorn, and water for sale!

Hello ACES Community, The next PTO meeting is Wednesday, December 4th at 6pm in the ACES Library. 3rd Grade Scratch Ticket Raffle (raffle tickets attached) Win $150 worth in scratch tickets! Chances are 1 for $5 or 3 for $12 - Tickets and money due back Dec 13th. Tickets are being sent home this week. Winner will be chosen Monday December 16. 4th Grade Basket Raffle (picture attached along with raffle tickets) Snowman Basket Raffle: $5.00 per ticket Items include: 4 FREE tickets to the Farm Winter Lights, Snowman light up decoration, a winter puzzle, a warm blanket, 2 mugs, 2 candles, and an ornament filled with chocolate. Winner will be chosen Monday December 16. Tickets due back by December 13 latest ******If you would like to take a chance and help support these grades, you can send in money with your name and phone number in an envelope. Please clearly mark which fundraiser it is for and the front office will collect the envelopes. We are asking that everyone in those grades help sell tickets to their friends and family as well. This fundraiser will help support their field trips for later on in this school year.****** Both of these raffles will be available during the ACES Holiday and Craft Fair on December 13th from 5-7pm in the ACES gym and Cafe. We will have Santa coming to take pictures, free hot chocolate and cookies while supplies last, as well as an opportunity to purchase and decorate an ornament. We have 20+ craft vendors signed up to participate so far. This is open to the community, please help spread the word! We will also need volunteers to help sell raffle tickets for the center table! Save the Date for Spirit week, Dec 16th-20th! (flyer attached) Also, we will have another Wendy's Restaurant fundraiser day on December 27th. Flyers will be sent home before winter break! We hope you have a great week and a wonderful Thanksgiving! --ACES PTO Board _______________________________________________________________________ Hola, comunidad de ACES: La próxima reunión de la PTO es el miércoles 4 de diciembre a las 6:00 p. m. en la biblioteca de ACES. Rifa de boletos para raspar de tercer grado (boletos de rifa adjuntos) ¡$150 en boletos para raspar! 1 por $5 o 3 por $12. Los boletos y el dinero deben devolverse el 13 de diciembre. Los boletos se enviarán a casa esta semana. El ganador se elegirá el lunes 16 de diciembre. Rifa de canastas de cuarto grado (foto adjunta junto con los boletos de rifa) Rifa de canastas de muñecos de nieve: $5.00 por boleto Los artículos incluyen: 4 boletos GRATIS para las luces de invierno de la granja, decoración iluminada de muñecos de nieve, un rompecabezas de invierno, una manta cálida, 2 tazas, 2 velas y un adorno lleno de chocolate. El ganador se elegirá el lunes 16 de diciembre. Los boletos deben devolverse a más tardar el 13 de diciembre. ******Si desea arriesgarse y ayudar a apoyar a estos grados, puede enviar dinero con su nombre y número de teléfono en un sobre. Por favor, marque claramente para qué recaudación de fondos es y la oficina principal recogerá los sobres. Les pedimos a todos los alumnos de esos grados que ayuden a vender boletos a sus amigos y familiares también. Esta recaudación de fondos ayudará a financiar sus excursiones escolares para más adelante en este año escolar. Ambas rifas estarán disponibles durante la Feria de Artesanía y Vacaciones de ACES el 13 de diciembre de 5 a 7 p. m. en el gimnasio y cafetería de ACES. Papá Noel vendrá a tomar fotografías, habrá chocolate caliente y galletas gratis hasta agotar existencias, así como la oportunidad de comprar y decorar un adorno. Hasta ahora, tenemos más de 20 vendedores de artesanías registrados para participar. ¡Esto está abierto a la comunidad, por favor ayude a difundir la información! ¡También necesitaremos voluntarios para ayudar a vender boletos de rifa para la mesa central! ¡Reserve la fecha para la semana del espíritu, del 16 al 20 de diciembre! (folleto adjunto) Además, tendremos otro día de recaudación de fondos de Wendy's el 27 de diciembre. ¡Los volantes se enviarán a casa antes de las vacaciones de invierno! ¡Esperamos que tengas una gran semana y un maravilloso Día de Acción de Gracias!

Hello ACES Community, Please see the attached letter from the ACES PTO Board for upcoming opportunities. Save the Dates: Friday, December 13th from 5-7pm, Holiday Craft Fair with Santa Week of December 23rd we will be doing a spirit week Friday, December 27th, Wendy's Fundraiser day. We were able to raise a little over $700 on our last fundraiser night at Wendy's due to your purchases that day! Thank you so much! We look forward to having another successful event in December!

Join us for our 2nd Annual ACES PTO Holiday Craft fair. This is open to the community, all are welcome to come and enjoy! We will have vendors and a center table! We will also be selling ornaments to make/decorate, as well as setting up a popcorn bar. We also will have a special appearance by Santa Visits you! Come and visit with Santa and take a picture! If you would like to be a vendor, please email acespto123@gmail.com. $20 (for one table, $35 if you are setting up two), and an item for the center table. We will be collecting money the night of, do not send your money to anyone online, or send them an application. The only way to register is by emailing ACES PTO directly. Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who was able to dine at Wendy’s last week - we are hoping to participate in a few more this year to help us reach our fundraising goals! Join us on Wednesday for our monthly PTO meeting at 6 pm in the ACES T-shirts are going home today and tomorrow. If you do not receive your order by Tuesday afternoon, please reach out to acespto123@gmail.com

We are the reigning champs of the Hunger Bowl! We would love to claim the trophy once again! Start bringing in your non-perishable foods starting Monday!

Here is the November Lunch Menu for ACES.

Good evening, Due to unauthorized individuals joining the Zoom meeting tonight, we will be rescheduling our Anti-Bullying and Internet Safety presentation with District Attorney Early's office. Please stay tuned for more information! Thank you for your understanding, Mrs. Priestley Principal

Get your smiles ready! Picture day is tomorrow Tuesday, September 24th!

We are so excited to see everyone tomorrow for our welcome wagon. We will be at 4 stops around town to meet and greet student's and families and hand out some sweet treats! Schedule: Fish Park- 9:45 Lake Park Playground- 10:05 Athol Library- 10:20 Uptown Common- 10:30