Tnere is one week until spring break! There is a lot of school work to get in before the break! The weather looks good with some temperature variations - be sure students have something warm for the cool days!

Shout out to Melissa Owsley for, once again, organizing and runnng a fantastic Me and my VIP dance. It is a night our families truly enjoy!

Mr. Rachko's Band News:

Aston 5^th graders Charlie Coale (trombone), Connor Huber (french horn), and Grayson Zebley (alto saxophone) participated in Delaware County 5/6 grade band fest on March 19th, 2026. The band is made up of 100 students from Delaware County, who meet for the very first time in the morning, and perform a concert in the evening. Students rehearsed with the band for over 6 hours that day, practicing for 3 months leading up to the festival.

This year's fest was hosted at Drexel Hill Middle School and featured Dr. Hannah Morrison from West Chester University as the guest conductor. Charlie Coale bravely volunteered to conduct thee band, playing the song "Every Day New" by William Owens.

The band also included 6th graders Ryan McClintock and Julie Abbott, two Aston graduates!

Kindergarten Registration is open - please spread the word to neighbors and friends who may have a kindergarten student ready to start school this September! If you have younger children who are ready to join us for Kindergarten, please register them so we can begin planning! More information is below.

Technology Tip

Tech Tip from our Technology teacher, Ms. Cameron

3/22/26 Balancing Screen Time and Offline Time

As schedules get busier in the spring, it’s important to keep a healthy balance between screen time and offline activities. Play, reading, and face-to-face conversations all support social and emotional growth. Technology should fit into the day—not take it over.

Action step: Choose one screen-free activity to do together this week and next week over spring break, such as playing a game, taking a walk, or reading as a family.

LIM/PBIS Update

Please remind our students to be safe, respectful, and responsible on the buses. Some of the behaviors reported by drivers recently are not safe.

6 Day Special/Related Arts Schedule

March 23 - C Day

March 24 - D Day

March 25 - E Day

March 26 - F Day

March 27 - A Day

Upcoming Dates:

March 25 - 5th Grade Variety Show 6:30 PM

March 26 - Northley Middle School Information Night for Parents of 5th grade students - 6:00 PM at Northley

March 30 - April 6 - Spring break



Attention 5th Grade Parents: Wondering what the transition to middle school will be like? Join us on March 26 for 5th Grade Parent Information Night at Northley Middle School. Meet members of the Northley team, learn what to expect next year, and get your questions answered. This is a big transition, but it’s an exciting one. We hope to see you there!

Do you have a child starting kindergarten in Penn-Delco this fall? Join us for Kindergarten Signing Day, a special event to welcome our newest students and families! Families will have the chance to meet staff, take a bus tour, snap a commemorative photo, and celebrate the start of their child’s school journey. We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2039!

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 on Tuesday, April 14th, at 6:30 PM in the Art Room. Childcare will be provided for children 4 years and older. Join us! 

Twisted Tuesdays 🥨 - Reminder, pre-ordered pretzels will be distributed on Tuesday. Our April order form will go out at the end of this week. Thank you for supporting our class of 2026!

Reminder for 5th Grade Variety Show - Mandatory Dress Rehearsal tomorrow, 3/23, until 6pm. Check your emails and review papers that went home with your student for important details. Contact Crystalhefton@gmail.com with any questions. We can’t wait for the big day! 

5th Grade Variety Show - Wednesday 3/25 @6:30pm ✨ All family and friends are welcome. 

Photos:

Drew Hunger came back to help us celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!
Fifth graders participate in the County Band Fest!

Aston Elementary Me and My VIP Dance