Your voice matters! ACPS is hosting a community meeting to discuss the future of schools in the City of Alachua. Attend on April 13 at 6:00 PM and be part of the conversation.
Check out the latest news and events in our April Newsletter!
Our 3rd graders had a fantastic time at the Alachua County Youth Fair! 🎡🐄 Students enjoyed exploring the exhibits, learning about agriculture, and making great memories with their classmates.
Thank you to our teachers, staff, and chaperones who helped make the day a success!
Thank you to our teachers, staff, and chaperones who helped make the day a success!
☀️🏃♂️ 5th Grade Field Day Fun!
Our 5th graders had a great time at Field Day at Citizen’s Field, showing teamwork, sportsmanship, and lots of school spirit.
A big thank you to Finest Fleet Solutions for sponsoring t-shirts for our participants! 💚💛
Our 5th graders had a great time at Field Day at Citizen’s Field, showing teamwork, sportsmanship, and lots of school spirit.
A big thank you to Finest Fleet Solutions for sponsoring t-shirts for our participants! 💚💛
📢 PTA General Meeting – Tomorrow!
Alachua Elementary families, we hope you’ll join us for our upcoming PTA General Meeting tomorrow, March 5th at 2:15 PM.
You may attend:
🏫 In person on campus
💻 Virtually via Zoom: https://bit.ly/4crwGOW
We look forward to sharing important updates and connecting with our school community. We hope to see you there!
Alachua Elementary families, we hope you’ll join us for our upcoming PTA General Meeting tomorrow, March 5th at 2:15 PM.
You may attend:
🏫 In person on campus
💻 Virtually via Zoom: https://bit.ly/4crwGOW
We look forward to sharing important updates and connecting with our school community. We hope to see you there!
Check out the latest news and events in our March Newsletter!
Congratulations to our February Awesome Alligators! 🐊 These outstanding students were recognized for demonstrating the character pillar of Gratitude. They consistently show appreciation, kindness, and thankfulness throughout our school. We are so proud of the positive example they set each day!
🍧 Exciting news, Gators! 🍧
Charlie's Snow Shack is coming to AES next Thursday (2/26) with refreshing Hawaiian Shave Ice! 🎉
👉 $4 Mini or $5 Kiddie
💵 Money MUST be turned into homeroom teachers by Wednesday, 2/25.
Best part? 🎊 Proceeds help support our PBIS program and Safety Patrols—so every sweet treat makes a difference! 🐊💙🧡
Don't miss out on this cool way to support AES!
🍩 Tomorrow is Donuts with Grown-Ups! 🍩
Join us in the AES Courtyard on February 12th from 7:25–7:55 AM for a fun morning treat with your student. We can’t wait to welcome our AES families for donuts and smiles to start the day! 💛
Join us in the AES Courtyard on February 12th from 7:25–7:55 AM for a fun morning treat with your student. We can’t wait to welcome our AES families for donuts and smiles to start the day! 💛
🤖✨ Way to go, Alachua Elementary! We’re so proud of our two robotics teams who represented our school at today’s district competition. Our students showed teamwork, creativity, and perseverance every step of the way. Thank you to our amazing coaches and families for your support — and congratulations to our students for a job well done!
🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Benson! 🎉
She was awarded a $2,000 grant to support our school-wide PBIS initiatives! We’re excited to use this grant to promote and reward positive behavior, recognize student success, and encourage academic growth across our school. Way to go! 💚
She was awarded a $2,000 grant to support our school-wide PBIS initiatives! We’re excited to use this grant to promote and reward positive behavior, recognize student success, and encourage academic growth across our school. Way to go! 💚
🐊💚 Chompy Winners This Week! 💚🐊
This week, several of our Gators earned positive referrals for showing respect, responsibility, good manners, sportsmanship, effort, and improvement. 🎉
Their names were entered into a drawing to win Chompy, our school mascot! 🐊✨
👏 Congratulations to this week’s winners—we are so proud of you for making positive choices every day! 🌟
This week, several of our Gators earned positive referrals for showing respect, responsibility, good manners, sportsmanship, effort, and improvement. 🎉
Their names were entered into a drawing to win Chompy, our school mascot! 🐊✨
👏 Congratulations to this week’s winners—we are so proud of you for making positive choices every day! 🌟
🐊💚 Shout out to our Awesome Alligators for January! 💚🐊
These students were recognized today for showing the character pillar of Honesty every day at Alachua Elementary. These students take ownership for their mistakes, take care of their responsibilities and tell the truth so others know that they can be trusted. We are so proud of the way they care for their classmates and help create a welcoming school for everyone. 🌟
These students were recognized today for showing the character pillar of Honesty every day at Alachua Elementary. These students take ownership for their mistakes, take care of their responsibilities and tell the truth so others know that they can be trusted. We are so proud of the way they care for their classmates and help create a welcoming school for everyone. 🌟
💖🏃♀️ Two reminders, Alachua families — both deadlines are Friday, Feb. 6!
💌 PTA Valentine Grams are just $1! Send a sweet message to a friend, teacher, or staff member while supporting our school:
👉 https://alachua.givebacks.com/shop/items/f56ce3b4ca
🏃♀️ Girls on the Run registration is open! Girls will build confidence, make friends, and have fun moving together. Season runs Feb. 10–April 26.
Sign up at www.gotrnefl.org
Don’t miss out on these great opportunities! 💙
💌 PTA Valentine Grams are just $1! Send a sweet message to a friend, teacher, or staff member while supporting our school:
👉 https://alachua.givebacks.com/shop/items/f56ce3b4ca
🏃♀️ Girls on the Run registration is open! Girls will build confidence, make friends, and have fun moving together. Season runs Feb. 10–April 26.
Sign up at www.gotrnefl.org
Don’t miss out on these great opportunities! 💙
The Alachua County Public Schools Curriculum Department formally announces the review process for the 2025-2026 Instructional Materials Adoption for K-12 ELA, K-3 ELA Intervention, Personal Finance, K-5 Art, K-5 Music, World Languages, and Personal Fitness.
View the materials at www.alachuaschools.net/textbookadoption
Reminder-This Friday!
Check out the latest news and events in our February Newsletter!
💖 Reminder: Valentine Grams are $1 and orders must be placed online by Friday, February 6—send one to a friend, teacher, or staff member at https://alachua.givebacks.com/shop/items/f56ce3b4ca
💛 Counselor Appreciation Week is February 2–6! 💛
Join us as we celebrate our AMAZING counselor, Ms. Harrell, and the positive impact she makes every single day. Check out the daily themes and help us show her how much she is appreciated!
Join us as we celebrate our AMAZING counselor, Ms. Harrell, and the positive impact she makes every single day. Check out the daily themes and help us show her how much she is appreciated!
Save the Date!
Our 5th graders kicked off their adventure at Camp Crystal yesterday! 🌲✨ From team-building and outdoor exploration to trying their hand at archery, day one was packed with smiles, learning, and unforgettable memories—more to come! 🏹
