Aquila Communicator

August 31, 2023

Aquila Community,

Our entire staff is excited to welcome our community back to school. Aquila is lucky to learn alongside such a racially, linguistically and culturally diverse group of students and families; and we are grateful for each and every member of our community.

We are looking forward to seeing you TONIGHT, Thursday, August 31, from 4:00-6:00 PM at Open House.

Throughout the first two weeks of school, Mrs. Tolzin and I will be visiting with each grade level to review our AQ Community Expectations. Please click here to read the expectations. Families, we'd also love your help reviewing community expectations with your student(s).

As we transition back from summer, this is a gentle reminder that the Aquila community has agreed that toys, games, and valuable items (including cell phones) should not come to school, unless specifically arranged. If they go missing, it creates mistrust that can’t be fixed, and we are not able to replace these items.

*Click here to find breakfast and lunch menus.

Paz,

María & Olivia

María Graver, Aquila Principal

952-928-6502 ~ graver.maria@slpschools.org

Olivia Tolzin, Aquila Assistant Principal

952-928-6508 ~ tolzin.olivia@slpschools.org

Key Dates

Thursday, August 31 ~ Open House (K-5), 4:00-6:00 PM TONIGHT!

Tuesday, September 5 ~ First Day of School for Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Wednesday, September 6 ~ First Day of School for Kindergarteners

Wednesday, September 6 ~ PTO Donuts with Kindergarten Parents/Guardians

Thursday, September 21 ~ Resource Fair & Fun (Kona Ice!), 4:00-6:00 PM

Thursday, September 21 ~ Fifth Grade Band Info Night, 6:30-8:00 PM, Middle School

Monday, September 25 ~ No School, Yom Kippur

Friday, September 29 ~ Aquila School Dance, 5:30-7:30 PM

Tuesday, October 3 ~ Picture Day

Tuesday, October 17 ~ Family Connect Times - 2:30-6:30 PM

Wednesday, October 18 ~ No School - Family Connect Times - 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday, October 19 ~ No School - MEA

Friday, October 20 ~ No School - MEA

Aquila Classroom Teachers

Kindergarten

Rachel Haen, Megan Swedberg,

Anne Schladweiler, Kim Stadler,

Heather Hussong

First Grade

Nicole Ludens, Lindsey Rablin,

Tanya Rae-Schmidt, Anna Kelly

Second Grade

Jennifer Deming, Mary Overend, Chelsey Eul, Stephanie Richardson

Third Grade

Jennie Bishop, Talia Papas,

Samantha Osmundson, Grant Nelson

Fourth Grade

Alex Modjeski, Johanna Mueller,

Midi Hansen, Rachelle Williams

Fifth Grade

Vicki Slingluff, Bill Stenross,

Phil Stern, Tasha Mink

Aquila Staff ~ Welcome Letters

As we begin another school year, please click on the "Welcome Letters" to learn more about specific Aquila Staff. Different staff will be spotlighted weekly in this newsletter as the school year continues.

Amanda Bauer - Music Teacher ~ Click here

Rachel Nelson - School Counselor ~ Click here

Tom Roberts - Physical Education Teacher ~ Click here

Janaki Vivekananda - Social Worker ~ Click here

Multicultural Liaisons

Aquila PTO Information

The mission of the Aquila Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

is to enhance the educational experience of all Aquila students and support all Aquila community and staff through fundraising

and community events.

AQ PTO Website - Click here

AQ PTO Facebook page - Click here

AQ PTO Calendar - Click here

AQ PTO Email Signup & Volunteer Interest Form - Click here

Stop by the AQ PTO Table on

Thursday, August 31 from

4:00-6:00 PM (TONIGHT!)

when you are at Aquila

for the Open House.

The AQ PTO is looking for

YOUR feedback about

PTO events and committees.

Click here to offer feedback.

Thank you!

Important Information ~ Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

Morning Student DROP-OFF

Opens at 7:28 AM and closes at 7:43 AM.
Pull as far forward as possible, forming two lanes upon entering the parking lot.
Only allow your child(ren) to exit on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side only.

Afternoon Student PICK-UP

Please do not arrive prior to 2:05 PM. Dismissal will begin at 2:15 PM.
Pull as far forward as possible, forming two lanes upon entering the parking lot.
Allow your child(ren) to only enter on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side.

Aquila Birthday Treat Policy

At Aquila Elementary School, we ask that you not send food treats with your child to recognize their birthdays. The reasons for this are:

To minimize disruption to the instructional day.
To reduce the contamination of food allergens inside the classroom for students with allergies.
To create an atmosphere of equity among our students.
To minimize sugary or unhealthy treats and their impact on our students during the school day.

Please be assured, classroom teachers will continue to recognize their students’ birthdays in special ways. For instance, teachers may have a special birthday song, birthday dance, birthday necklace or other item to recognize their students’ birthdays. Students will also receive a birthday pencil in recognition of birthdays and half-birthdays (for students with summer birthdays). Parents may opt to donate a puzzle or game to the classroom, or donate a book to the media center or classroom.

Please do NOT send individual food OR non-food items (i.e. pencils, erasers, stickers, etc.) for classmates. If sent, individual items will be returned home with your child.

We thank you for your cooperation as we work together on

behalf of all of our children.