Greetings, Owl Families,

The month of April started off with a bang as we hosted our 9th Annual Spring Gala this past weekend. What a showing we had! With nearly 250 guests, all focused on a common goal of raising money for Aspen Ridge students, we raised more money than we have ever done at a single event. Thanks to our amazing volunteers who organized and created the stage for the evening, coupled with a room full of excited families and sponsors, it was definitely a night to remember. Thank you, thank you! Your generosity not only helped to raise funds to help support the smooth fiscal operation of our school, but also to implement a Book Vending Machine and the purchase and installation of a Kiln, both great value adds to motivate our students through the love of literacy and the arts. We are thankful and excited for the success of all!

The collaborative effort with Children's Hospital last week is another area for us to celebrate! Thanks to our 27 donors who worked with the Children's Hospital Mobile Blood Unit team, at least 120 children will be beneficiaries of blood transfusions. Be on the lookout for another blood drive to take place at Aspen Ridge in August, as we continue to partner for this cause. Supporting our community...it's what we do. Thank you!

April is always a busy month for students and staff as we gear up for the annual CMAS assessments, which will start next week. Having our students do their personal best and shine their brightest is important for all, especially since this is an area in which many families are interested in seeing "the grades." While WE know that this assessment doesn't paint the whole picture of what an Aspen Ridge student represents in our community, it does add value to the overall picture of Aspen Ridge as a school that prepares our Owls to achieve their academic potential. If you have (or see) an Owl in 3rd-8th grade, make sure to wish them the best as they show what they know on their reading, math, and science assessments over the next two weeks.

As we are planting the seeds of success and enjoying the April showers that spring brings, we are also excited to shower our teachers and staff with appreciation during the first week of May. I hope you will join us in thanking our hard working staff as they help our students bloom, each and every day. Whether it's a card of thanks, a favorite drink, or helping to provide recess coverage, your support means the world to our teachers and staff. Please click HERE if you are interested in signing up to help cover time or donations. Thank you for shining a light on our staff during this week. Your support, coupled with the dedication from the ARPS staff, is what makes our school so successful.

Thank you, again, for continuing to make this year such a success. We have much to be thankful for and we are definitely seeing the fruits of our labor bloom! #itsagreatdaytobeanowl

Be Well...
Charla Salmeron, Head of School