Hello Aquila Families,
I hope your family has enjoyed a nice summer together. I am super excited to not only be your principal but to welcome you back and meet those of you who are new to our community!
My summer was spent catching up on things I enjoy but don’t necessarily have as much time to commit to during the school year. Many days I was reading, walking, gardening and staying on top of our construction projects at Aquila. In July I went to Bayfield, Wisconsin to enjoy time by Lake Superior.
I am so excited for you to see all the improvements in our building. Our classrooms were totally gutted and rebuilt. You will see new lighting, new carpet, new furniture and new technology. Most of our furniture is now on wheels and allows students and staff to have flexible learning spaces throughout the day. We also have a remodeled library media center and kitchen.
As I write this newsletter the construction crew is working around the clock to get all the classrooms ready. I would anticipate that there will be some work that will need to be finished once students come back, but it will be minimal.
Next week, the Aquila staff will welcome you and your family back to school at our annual “Meet Your Teacher Event & Family Meal." Please join us next Thursday, August 29th at Aquila Elementary. More detailed information about this event is highlighted below.
Each new school year brings with it the promise and hope of what is to come. This year our theme is “Ubuntu – I am because we are.” This South African term is often used to convey the ideas of connection, community, and mutual caring for all. As a school family, we care about you, your experience, your perspective and your hopes and dreams. Collectively, as partners in your child’s education we believe every child can achieve excellence and we are committed to the social, emotional, physical and academic growth of every individual.
I look forward to connecting with you on Thursday, August 29th and throughout the year.
In collective partnership,
Shelley Nielsen
Aquila Elementary Principal
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Meet Your Teacher Event & Family Meal! Thursday, August 29th
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Welcome to Aquila Elementary!
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Principal Shelley Nielsen and Assistant Principal Olivia Tolzin want to welcome you to Aquila Elementary School.
The Aquila staff is here to help families and students have a great start to the school year.
Aquila Main Phone Number: 952-928-6500
Aquila Attendance Line: 952-928-6507
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Fill Out a Free and Reduced Meals Application Online
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Free and Reduced Meal applications can be
completed online
through the District's new meal payment system,
Wordware
. Families received a letter from the School Nutrition Department in early August about how to navigate this new system.
If you prefer to fill out a paper copy, a Free and Reduced Meals Information Packet and Application was mailed to all District families the week of Aug. 12, 2019. If you did not receive your information packet or need another one, they are available online by
clicking here
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As a reminder, all families must fill out a new application each year. If you have questions or need assistance filling out the application, please contact Jodie in the School Nutrition Department at 952-928-6146 or
woelffer.jodie@slpschools.org
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AQ PTO - Parent, Teacher Organization
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The AQ PTO Open House will be on Tuesday, September 24th at 6:30 PM in the AQ Cafeteria. All are welcome. There will be a couple of games for the kids, event information for the 2019-2020 school year, a drawing to win a special prize, info on opportunities to get involved, and a chance to meet and mingle with the Aquila PTO Board.
Please contact AQ PTO President Rachel Bohn with any questions at rrbohn@live.com.
If you ordered School Supply Kits those will be available to pick up at the Meet Your Teacher event on Thursday, August 29th.
AQ PTO Meeting Dates:
September 24, 2019 PTO Open House - 6:30-8 PM
October 15, 2019 First PTO Meeting - 6:30-7:30 PM
December 10, 2019 PTO Meeting - 6:30-7:30 PM
February 11, 2020 PTO Meeting - 6:30-7:30 PM
April 14, 2020 PTO Meeting - 6:30-7:30 PM
May 26, 2020 Last PTO Meeting - 6:30-7:30 PM
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OUT-OF-SCHOOL Time Task Force Forming
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In preparation for the new school start-end times beginning Fall 2020, the school district is recruiting stakeholders to form a task force to create a robust menu of out-of-school time options to meet the overall health, academic and social/developmental needs of all K-5 students and families. The task force will develop recommendations for out of school time including academic programs, enrichment and recreation opportunities, and childcare options.
Out-of-school time means academic, enrichment, recreation, and childcare opportunities, before and after school. A recommendation is defined as a menu of various options for staff to consider when developing a program.
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Band Information - Attention Fifth Grade Families!
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All Fifth Graders will participate in an instrument try out day the first week of school! On Thursday, September 12th there will be a meeting for families. Families can meet at 4:30 PM or 6:00 PM in the high school cafeteria.
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- Aug 29: Meet Your Teacher Event & Family Meal, 4:30-6:30 PM
- Sept 3: First Day of School (Grades 1-5)
- Sept 5: First Day of School (Kindergarten)
- Sept 11: Orchestra Registration High School Cafeteria, 5:00-7:00 PM (Fourth Graders)
- Sept 12: Band Registration High School Cafeteria, 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM (Fifth Graders)
- Sept 18: AQ 5th Grade to Camp Ihduhapi
- Sept 24: PTO Open House, 6:30-8:00 PM
- Oct 1: Picture Day
- Oct 3: Conferences, Flu Shot Clinic at AQ, 4:00-8:00 PM
- Oct 4: No School
- Oct 4: Conferences, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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