Weekly Update

October 18, 2026

A Message from the Principal

Dear Aston Families,

The students are doing a good job being safe, respectful, and responsible at school. Some areas that tend to be a little harder to exercise self control are on the buses and during lunch and recess. Please talk with your children about these less structured areas of the school day and emphasize the importance of being safe, respectful, and responsible at all times.

This week we will hold a lock down drill on Tuesday, October 20. We will take extreme care and caution when explaining this to your children. It will be explained as a practice drill and we will remind them that our school is a safe place. We always keep explanations of this type of drill on an elementary level.

We hope to see everyone at Trunk or Treat this Thursday night! Please bring non perishable food items to donate to Mt. Hope's food pantry. Please read the PTL corner for more detailed informatoin about Trunk or Treat.

Have a great week everyone!

Sincerely,

Susan Phillips

This Week's Letter Days

Students will attend Music, Art, PE (twice weekly), Technology, and Guidance. Related Arts classes follow a 6-day, beginning with Day A on September 8. The weekly cycle will be communicated with families each week.

This Week's Events

Tuesday, October 20 - Lock Down Drill - (More Info Below)

Thursday, October 22 - Trunk or Treat 6 PM

Need to Do

Food Drive

Need to Know

Aston Elementary School Lock Down Practice

There is a lock down drill scheduled for Tuesday, October 20 at 9:30 AM. Our resourse officer will be on site to assist. We will prepare the students by letting them know it is a drill, what to expect and what to do. Please feel free to talk to your children about Tuesday's lock down drill.

Coming Soon: Leader in Me Jobs!

Through our Leader in Me program, students have an opportunity to step into active leadership roles. We are offering student jobs ranging from morning announcers and tour guides to photographers or librarians. These opportunities will empower our students to take pride in their school community and develop essential life skills that will serve them beyond the classroom. There are applications for students to apply for jobs. The full list of jobs is below. Ms. B and the Student Lighthouse Team will review the applications to fill these positions.

• Library helper
• Office helper/announcers
• Custodial helper
• Lunch room helpers
• Greeters/Tour guides
• Photographers

District Announcements

Technology Tip

Raising Kids in a Digital World 

Simple tips to help families raise safe, smart, and responsible digital citizens. 

Vivienne Cameron, M.Ed.

Cyberbullying - Recognizing the Warning Signs

Cyberbullying doesn't always look the way we expect, and sometimes children may hurt others online without fully realizing the impact of their actions. Warning signs might include repeatedly making fun of others in online games or chats, sharing embarrassing photos, or using technology to exclude or upset a classmate. Rather than assuming the worst, parents can use these moments as opportunities to talk about empathy, responsible choices, and how our words affect others—even through a screen. If you notice concerning behavior, stay calm, ask questions, and help your child understand the impact of their actions and how to make things right. Teaching children to take responsibility for their online behavior is an important part of raising kind, respectful digital citizens.


Action Step: Watch the short video below and use it to start a conversation. Ask your child, "Have you ever seen someone being treated this way online?" and "What could you do if you realized your own words or actions had hurt someone?"


Family Resource (1-minute video): 4 Signs That Your Kid Might Be Cyberbullying — Common Sense Media

PTL News

NOVEMBER PTL MEETING 📆 

• Date & Time: Tuesday, November 10th at 6:30 PM

• Note: A 5th Grade Parent Meeting will follow immediately afterward.

TRUNK OR TREAT - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22ND AT 6:00 PM 👻 

• : Pre-registration is closed (no exceptions).

• Walk-ups: Aston Elementary students and siblings only ($10 per child at the door).

• Entry & Flow: Each child receives a wristband for ONE trip through the trunk-or-treat path. Wristbands are removed at the exit.

• Extra Activities: Auntie Anne’s, Kona Ice, and pumpkin raffles featuring pumpkins decorated by Aston staff (winners announced at school the next day).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 🙋‍♂️

• We need volunteers for 30-minute shifts! Clearances are required for shifts when children are present.

• Important: If we do not get enough volunteers, school bathrooms will NOT be open so please plan for that possibility! 

• Sign Up Here:  Volunteer

TRUNK spots available 🚙 

• Get creative and deocrate your trunk. Candy is provided (one piece per child).

Hosts may bring extra treats, but refills are not provided.

• Host Protocol: Check in with Alisha or Crystal before gates open so host children can go through the path first. Trunk host's children MUST remain at their own trunk afterward for safety; unattended wandering or supervising extra children is not permitted!

• Sign Up Here: Trunks

FILL THE PUMPKIN - THROUGH OCTOBER 30TH 🎃 

• Send non-perishable food donations with your child or drop them off at the front office to support Mount Hope’s food pantry. Please avoid drop-off and pick-up times.

SPIRIT NIGHT AT MANBROSOS - OCTOBER 27TH 🍕

• Eat at Manbrosos anytime on Tuesday, October 27th to support the PTL! Information flyers will be sent home soon.

STAY CONNECTED 💻

• Like the main Aston Elementary PTL Facebook page.

• Search “Aston Elementary Class of [Child’s Graduating Year]” to join your child's private grade-level Facebook group.

Pay your family’s PTL Dues - This supports our school—and adds the option to receive Gator Mail 🐊. Please send in your payment as instructed, and complete this form ONLY if you have not already done so. 

PTL Dues Form Here : PTL Dues

PTL Fundraiser

Volunteers

Clearances are required to volunteer at school. Volunteer clearances are valid for 5 years. Once you have your clearance paperwork complete, please turn it in to the office. There is no cost to fill out the volunteer applications.

Community News

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