Week of August 10, 2020
Elementary School - Katy
Weekly Announcements
Please read this document in its entirety! There is a lot of information we have gathered here for you!

Please Note: All Elementary - Katy students are required to have a carpool tag before the start of school, Aug. 17th. Please see the details below.
Upcoming Events
Parent Orientation Dates - Update
Each teacher is emailing their families with information and Zoom links. Please look for that email in your Inbox! Links will not be posted on the website calendar.
August 10th @ 5:00 PM - 1st Grade
August 10th @ 6:00 PM - 2nd Grade
August 11th @ 4:30 PM - Kindergarten
August 11th @ 5:30 PM - 3rd Grade
August 11th @ 6:30 PM - 4th Grade
Carpool Tag, School Supply & Spiritwear Pick-Up, August 11th - 13th, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Welcome back to the 2020-21 school year! Aristoi will distribute carpool tags for ALL students who are enrolled at Aristoi Elementary - Katy. 

All students, whether learning on-campus or learning online, must have a carpool tag before August 17th, the first day of school. 


And, after you pick up your Carpool Tag....
Pick up your pre-ordered Spiritwear, spirit sticks, planners, and school supplies in the front of the elementary school (note: the tables shut down Aug. 13th at 5:00 PM sharp so PTO may join in the Meet the Teacher event; please be courteous). Extra spiritwear shirts will be available for purchase if you did not have a chance to pre-order. PTO will be waiting for you!
2020-21 School Start Plan is now on the website!

Please check out the Aristoi website for School Start Plan, TEA Guidelines, Canvas login information and more. The 2020-21 School Start Plan is in the upper right-hand corner of the homepage.
Daycares and Shuttles serving Aristoi Elementary - Katy

Included in this link is a list of daycares and shuttle services Aristoi parents have used at the Elementary School - Katy. Aristoi does not endorse any particular vendor; we are providing this list as a service to our parents and families.
Link your Kroger account to support Aristoi Classical Academy. Make sure Aristoi is still receiving your donations. Accounts must be linked every year beginning August 1st. Aristoi's Kroger charity ID is YF671.

Slaying the Beast of Entitlement is this week's Love & Logic article.

Mrs. Lynn Cummins can answer your questions about the Love and Logic program Aristoi uses with our students. Love and Logic helps students think critically and make wise decisions.

Meet the Teacher Drive-Thru, August 13th 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ the Elementary - Katy Campus

Meet the Scouts, talk to Child Nutrition, say hello to PTO, drop off your community school supplies (copy paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer, tissues, etc.,) AND meet your Aristoi teachers! It's a big night as we get ready for the school year!

School Book Pick-Up, August 14th, 8:00AM - 4:00 PM

Rapunzel, Laura Ingalls, and maybe even Robin Hood, are waiting for you and your student to start off the school year! Please come to the back parking lot of the elementary school and pick-up your student's math and English workbooks, and maybe a novel or two. Students will need these books as we begin school. We are ready to start reading, writing, and 'rithmatic!
Immunization Information is required before school starts on Aug. 17th.

Please review school immunization requirements at the Texas Department of State Health Services  to ensure your child is properly immunized for the new school year. The 2020-2021 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students Grades K-12 is included here.

If immunizations are required for your student, you must turn in a copy of your student(s) shot record or a notarized Affidavit for Exemption of Immunizations no later than August 17, 2020, the first day of school. Request for an Exemption of Immunizations can be found at   Exemption Information - School Immunizations . If you have any questions, please contact Jill Smock.  
PTO MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

PTO Membership Drive Month is here!
It is time to renew your membership or join the Aristoi Classical Academy PTO! Memberships are only $5 for individuals or $10 for your entire family. Aristoi PTO raises funds for amazing things like playground equipment, teacher appreciation events, and much more! This year we are making it easy by offering online sign up and payment. Just fill out this form!

We Love our Volunteers!
Another Update from TEA regarding E-PBT information

P-EBT Documents and Important Child Nutrition Information

TEA has updated the P-EBT documents included below. Please read the documents, click on the appropriate links, and complete the application as soon as possible.



Following is important information regarding Aristoi's Charge Policy and the Free and Reduced-Price Lunch program.



Mrs. Begnaud, Child Nutrition Coordinator, is available to answer your questions regarding any of these program
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