Weekly Update

October 25, 2026

A Message from the Principal

Dear Aston Families,

The last week of October is upon us! The weather has been cooperating and we have been able to go outside every day ! Sneakers are always the best shoe option for school as the students are very active each day!


This week we will celebrate red ribbon week complete with a spirit week and lots of activities centered around being healthy and drug free. The PA Attorney General's office will present information to us in an assembly on Thursday. The spirit week is highlighted below.

The PTL is kicking off a read-a-thon to raise money for our school and to promote reading for all students! There is more information below.

The lock down went very well last week. The students know what to do in a dangerous situation and they also know our school is a safe place and it is very unlikely they will ever have to use that skill.

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

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week focuses on teaching students the importance of making healthy, safe, and drug-free choices!

Red Ribbon Spirit Week

Monday - My superpower is staying healthy - Wear red

Tuesday - Team up against drugs - Wear you favorite sports team gear

Wednesday - Side kick day - Wear matching outfits with a buddy

Thursday - You are stronger han you believe - Wear athletic gear

Friday - Our School is Marvelous - Wear your Aston gear

Need to Do

Food Drive

We have one week left to collect donations for Mt. Hope's food pantry. They have a large need to stock food for our community. Please send in some canned goods or non perishable items this week! Our food drive collection is not very big yet! We got this!

Need to Know

Tuesday, Nov 3 is a full day in-service day. No school for students.

Leader in Me Job Update

The applications are in! Now our student lighthouse team will work with Mrs. Borderieux to fill the following positions:

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

We can not wait to announce the candidates who will be filling these positions!

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.

Keep the Conversation Going

One of the best online safety tools isn't an app—it's a conversation. Children should know they can always come to a trusted adult if they see something online that confuses, scares, or upsets them. Instead of asking, "What did you do online today?" try asking, "What was the funniest thing you saw today?" or "Did anything online surprise you?" These open-ended questions encourage children to share more. Remember that most social media platforms require users to be at least 13 years old because of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which helps protect children's personal information online. Even if a child says "everyone has it," delaying social media gives children more time to develop the judgment they need to navigate online spaces safely. Parents and schools are partners in helping children grow into safe, kind, and responsible digital citizens.



Action Step: This week, spend five uninterrupted minutes talking with your child about their online experiences. Let them know they can always come to you—and to trusted adults at school—if something online doesn't feel right.

PTL News

NOVEMBER PTL MEETING 📆 

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

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

SPIRIT NIGHT AT MANBROSOS THIS WEEK - OCTOBER 27TH 🍕

• Order from Manbrosos anytime on Tuesday, October 27th to support the PTL! Mention Aston Elementary upon ordering. 

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.

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 - which helps us tremendously in supporting our school, and opt in for Gator Mail email updates. Please send in your payment as instructed, and complete this form only if you have not already done so. 

PTL Dues Form 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

Recently at Aston

• 4th Grade took a trip to the Constitution center and learned a lot!

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