Our Alligator Artists had a wonderful time exploring the Element of Art: Line with Mrs. Smith! 🎨🐊 They kicked things off with the story Harold and the Purple Crayon to spark creativity, then practiced making fun lines like scalloped, zigzag, and spiral. Students used these lines to create their own unique drawings and finished the lesson by decorating their art portfolios, which will be filled with masterpieces throughout the year! ✨🖌️
Protect your family from flu. Sign up your child for free FluMist at school. Info and consent form at alachuaschools.net/flumist
Save the Date!
🍦✨ Support Alachua Elementary while enjoying a sweet treat! ✨🍦
Join us for our DQ Fundraiser on Tuesday, August 26th from 2:00–8:00 PM at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Alachua.
📍 15993 NW 163rd Ln, Alachua, FL 32615
📲 Show this flyer (printed or on your phone) when you order.
💙 10% of all sales will be donated back to Alachua Elementary!
Let’s come together to support our school — see you there! 🙌
#AlachuaElementary #DQFundraiser #CommunitySupport
🍦✨ Support Alachua Elementary while enjoying a sweet treat! ✨🍦
Join us for our DQ Fundraiser on Tuesday, August 26th from 2:00–8:00 PM at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Alachua.
📍 15993 NW 163rd Ln, Alachua, FL 32615
📲 Show this flyer (printed or on your phone) when you order.
💙 10% of all sales will be donated back to Alachua Elementary!
Let’s come together to support our school — see you there! 🙌
#AlachuaElementary #DQFundraiser #CommunitySupport
🚀✨ This week, Alachua Elementary teachers and students officially launched Instructional Empowerment on our campus! Our classrooms are buzzing with collaboration, critical thinking, and student-led learning. 📚💡
By moving from teacher-directed instruction to student-led team learning, we’re engaging our students in challenging, meaningful academic work through collaboration. This approach not only deepens understanding but also builds the cognitive, interpersonal, and self-management skills that prepare our Gators for lifelong success. 🐊💚
#AlachuaElementary #InstructionalEmpowerment #AlligatorPride #StudentSuccess
By moving from teacher-directed instruction to student-led team learning, we’re engaging our students in challenging, meaningful academic work through collaboration. This approach not only deepens understanding but also builds the cognitive, interpersonal, and self-management skills that prepare our Gators for lifelong success. 🐊💚
#AlachuaElementary #InstructionalEmpowerment #AlligatorPride #StudentSuccess
Now is the time for families to update their child's information, including emergency contacts, health approvals and more on Annual Updates section of Skyward Family Access or through paper forms available at their child's school. Deadline to submit Annual Updates is September 30.
📣 It’s Here! A better way to stay connected!
Starting today, you’ll receive messages, updates, and announcements from your child’s school right inside the Alachua County Public Schools app—or by text and email if you prefer.
Check out this short video with more information!
This is communication, simplified!
Early release Wednesdays start August 13 at all elementary schools and High Springs Community School, A. Quinn Jones School, Sidney Lanier School and Duval Early Learning Academy. Specific school hours are available at alachuaschools.net/schoolhours
✨ First Day = First-Class Fun! ✨
What an amazing first day at Alachua Elementary! 🐊💚 Our hallways were full of smiles, laughter, and alligator pride as students and staff kicked off the 2025–26 school year. 📚✏️
We’re so excited for the year ahead—it’s going to be a great one!
#AESAlligators #FirstDayVibes #WeLoveOurSchool
What an amazing first day at Alachua Elementary! 🐊💚 Our hallways were full of smiles, laughter, and alligator pride as students and staff kicked off the 2025–26 school year. 📚✏️
We’re so excited for the year ahead—it’s going to be a great one!
#AESAlligators #FirstDayVibes #WeLoveOurSchool
We are feeling the love this week at AES! 💚✏️📚
Thank you to Canvas Church, Amazon, and Skills for Life for donating school supplies to help our students start the year strong. Your generosity makes a real difference!
Our staff was also treated to delicious lunches from Little Caesars Pizza of Alachua, Harvest Thyme Café, and our amazing AES PTA. We are so grateful for the continued support of our school family and community partners! 🐊💚
Thank you to Canvas Church, Amazon, and Skills for Life for donating school supplies to help our students start the year strong. Your generosity makes a real difference!
Our staff was also treated to delicious lunches from Little Caesars Pizza of Alachua, Harvest Thyme Café, and our amazing AES PTA. We are so grateful for the continued support of our school family and community partners! 🐊💚
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🎉 We’re ready to kick off an amazing 2025–2026 school year! Watch this welcome message from Superintendent Dr. Kamela Patton to learn about new tools, new resources, and how you can get involved.
📲 Visit alachuaschools.net for everything you need to start the year strong!
🎒 First day is Monday, August 11 — let’s go, ACPS!
It’s been a busy and exciting day at AES! 🐊💚 Huge thanks to the AKA Twenty Pearls Foundation for providing materials and supplies and to Campus Credit Union for treating our staff to lunch. We’re grateful for our community partners who support our students and team!
Check out the August issue of Alachua County Public Schools iNews, with important back-to-school information! https://conta.cc/47fF950
Bus stop locations, pick up/drop off times and bus numbers now available through Family Access or on the district's website at alachuaschools.net/findmybus. Please be sure to follow all instructions for accessing bus information on the website.
With a new state law limiting the use of cell phones and other devices, ACPS has revised its guidelines. More information at alachuaschools.net/cellphones.
Looking for ways to get involved at Alachua Elementary? Our PTA membership directly funds schoolwide needs, teacher requests, special events like the Carnival, and educational programs including STEAM and literacy nights.
Membership also provides great networking opportunities with flexible meeting times and gives you a voice in school decisions that benefit all families.
Ready to make a difference?
Learn more on our Facebook page or visit: https://alachua.givebacks.com/shop
🎒✨ A huge THANK YOU to Coca-Cola Beverage Services and the Alachua Chamber for their generous and coordinated donation of backpacks and school supplies for our students at Alachua Elementary School!
Your support helps ensure our students start the year prepared and confident — and reminds them that their community believes in their success. 💙📚🍎
We are so grateful for your partnership! #CommunityStrong #ThankYou #AlachuaElementary #BackToSchool #SupportOurStudents
Your support helps ensure our students start the year prepared and confident — and reminds them that their community believes in their success. 💙📚🍎
We are so grateful for your partnership! #CommunityStrong #ThankYou #AlachuaElementary #BackToSchool #SupportOurStudents
Alachua Elementary's Meet the Teacher is Friday, August 8th, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 pm. We can't wait to see everyone!
You can also check out your child's supply list at: http://bit.ly/4lFeYZV
You can also check out your child's supply list at: http://bit.ly/4lFeYZV
The AES Patrols are enjoying their adventure in Washington DC!
Alachua Elementary School Meet Your Teacher is Friday, August 8, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Free meals available at 80+ local sites for all children 0-18 through the ACPS Summer Meals Program. Visit https://yourchoicefresh.com for locations and serving dates/times.
