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Assawompset Elementary School

AES 9.18.26

Posted Date: 09/18/26 (04:00 PM)


AES Updates

September 18, 2026

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A smiling child wearing a custom polka-dot t-shirt stands outside on a paved area.

Dear School Community,

Welcome to this week's edition of the AES Updates.  We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged.

This week we celebrated International Dot Day based on Peter H. Reynolds' book The Dot.  Mrs. T's art students were creative and collaborative as the made their mark in a school display.  We also, wore polka-dot shirts, socks, headbands!

We also celebrated Constitution Day by wearing red, white and blue.  Mrs. Martin voluntarily worked with our second grade teams and gave individual class room lessons on the Constitution.  A big thank you to Mrs. Martin!  Picture below.

Today our PTO is sending home Rice Krispie Treats to celebrate National Rice Krispie Treat Day.  Each treat has a QR code on it that links to the PTO Facebook page. Thank you PTO!

 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Our  FLRSD Strategic Planning Team (SPT) cordially invites all parents and community members to its 2nd Focus Group Listening Sessions. The event is taking place on September 24, 2026. 

On Monday, September 21, school bus riders will be practicing a rear door evacuation here at AES.  Wearing comfortable clothing is a suggestion for ease of jumping down with assistance.  

We are still in the process of looking for recess monitors.  If you or someone you know would be interested in working two and one-half hours daily from 11:20-1:50, please ask them to apply on the District Website

The Giving Tree, from St. John Neumann Church is again offering holiday assistance to AES families in need.  The Giving Tree provides 3 gifts to each child in the family and delivers the gifts to AES the week before the holiday vacation.  Please email me at jmckenna@freelake.org if you are interested in this opportunity and I will send home the information.  All information needs to be returned to me by October 23rd so I can forward the information to The Giving Tree.  


Have a wonderful weekend!
Dr. Dale
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Important Reminders

  1.  If you do not wish that your child be able to go to breakfast when they choose to do so, please send back the permission slips that went home this week.
     
  2.  Also, please be sure that your child is wearing appropriate footwear for daily recess.  Slides and crocks should have a back strap to prevent shoes from falling off.  
     
  3.  End-of-Day Dismissal Changes: Bus & Aftercare

If you need to change your child’s end-of-day dismissal plan, please send a note to your child’s teacher. The note should include:
  • Your child’s full name
  • The teacher’s name
  • The full name of the person picking up your child
If your child’s dismissal plans change while school is in session, please call the office at 508-947-1403 dial 0 for the office. Please make every effort to call before 2:30pm.  Emails aren’t always seen by teachers in time. 
Early dismissals are very disruptive to the classrooms, especially when it’s last minute.  Please make every effort to send in a note ahead of time on the occasional early release.  
We greatly appreciate your cooperation and assistance in helping us keep dismissal safe and organized for everyone. 
We understand that emergencies happen, and we are happy to accommodate changes when necessary.   
 

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for the following events:

Tuesday, September 22 - First Day of Autumn
Wednesday, September 23 - FLRSD School Committee Meeting 6:00
Thursday, September 24 - Focus Group for Strategic Planning
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Contact info

Questions or concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:
  • FLSD Website
  • AES 508 - 947-1403
  • Mrs. Kris Arruda, Administrative Secretary, karruda@freelake.org
  • Dr. Justine Dale, Interim Principal, jdale@freelake.org
  • Mrs. Donna Hillary, Special Education Building Administrator, dhillary@freelake.org,
  • Mrs. Jamie McKenna, School Adjustment Counselor, jmckennna@freelake.org
  • Mrs. Nancy Amaral, School Nurse, namaral@freelake.org
  • Mrs. Penny Ronan, School Secretary, pronan@freelake.org