It is the second full week of January and it is like we never left for break! Students have gotten back into the school routine very nicely and all are hard at work! Reminder Friday is an early dismissal for students and Monday is a holiday.

Technology Tip By Vivienne Cameron

Tech Tip from our Technology teacher, Ms. Cameron

Using Technology with Purpose

Not all screen time is the same. Purposeful tech use means choosing activities that help us learn, create, or connect—rather than scrolling out of boredom. Encourage kids to ask themselves, “Why am I using this right now?” This builds self-awareness and helps them develop healthy digital habits that last.

Action step: Ask your child to name one app or website they use for learning or creativity and one they use just for fun. Talk about how to balance both. Encourage them to spend 10 minutes on IXL to practice math facts or Keyboarding Without Tears in between games.

Leader in Me/PBIS Updates:

Students were very safe, responsible, and respectful the first week back!

While we continue to put first things first in our Leader in Me curriculum, we also are focusing on the word Acheive. This is very appropriate while we are in the middle of our winter benchmarking!


Nurse Corner

Smile Program: The mobile dentist will be at Northley Middle School on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Below is the link to register. Students who are registered will be bused to Northley and back to Aston. Time is TBD, so it is suggested that students pack a lunch that day if possible. If not, we will be sure they get to eat if they miss their assigned lunch time.

https://www.myschooldentist.com/NMPSPA_schsrm

6 Day Special/Related Arts Schedule

January 12 - C Day

January 13 - D Day

January 14 - E Day

January 15- F Day

January 16 - A Day

Upcoming Dates:r

January 13 - PTL Meeting - 6:30 PM

January 16 - 1/2 day for students - 11:15 Dismissal

January 19 - No School for students - MLK day

The Countdown to K is on! Registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens January 20, 2026. Families of future kindergarteners are invited to complete the Kindergarten Interest Form at www.pdsd.org/registration to receive an email reminder when registration for the Class of 2039 goes live.

Download the Penn-Delco Mobile App

This user-friendly app is designed to keep busy families connected to our schools, all in one convenient place. With quick access to announcements, event calendars, directories, and more, staying informed has never been simpler. Available for download in the App Store and Google Play.

Our next PTL Meeting 🗒️ will be held this Tuesday, January 13th at 6:30 PM in the Art Room. Childcare will be provided for children 4 years and older. Join us! 

•Attention 5th Grade Parents Please look for information coming home this week regarding upcoming 5th Grade Activities such as Variety Show, Required Dues, and our big Parents Night Out Fundraiser! Follow the “Fifth Grade Fundraising” group on Facebook where there is a Super Bowl Block Pool happening now! All friends and family are invited to join this group as well as attend the Fundraiser on 2/20, to help make this the best last year of elementary school for our 5th graders! 🎉 Your support directly impacts your child! Please be sure to share all events, fundraisers, and contribute if you are able. We appreciate your help!

•Volunteer Clearances must be renewed every five years, and are required to volunteer at our schools. Visit pdsd.org and search “clearances” to begin the process. https://www.pdsd.org/our-district/volunteer.

Thank You, Mrs. Kelly!

After more than 25 years of dedicated service to Aston Elementary School, paraprofessional Joan Kelly took a final walk through the halls on her last day as an Aston Alligator. Students and staff lined the hallways to give Mrs. Kelly a well-deserved “clap out,” celebrating her many years of care, support, and commitment to our school community.

Above - Mrs. Constan's 4th grade class examining and dissecting flower structures and Miss Ward's Kindergarten class sorting nonsense words and real words.