💖🏃‍♀️ 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! 💙
4 months ago, Alachua Elementary School
Valentine's day is coming
GOTR information

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

4 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
2025-2026 Textbook Adoption
Reminder-This Friday!
4 months ago, Alachua Elementary School
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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

4 months ago, Alachua Elementary School
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💛 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!
4 months ago, Alachua Elementary School
Counselor appreciation week
Save the Date!
4 months ago, Alachua Elementary School
Dave 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! 🏹
4 months ago, Alachua Elementary School
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👵👴💯 We stepped back in time today! Our students dressed as 100-year-olds to celebrate the 100th Day of School—100 days smarter and still going strong!
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Girls On The Run is back for another season at Alachua. All girls grades 3-5 are welcomed to join the fun. Register now before it closes.
4 months ago, Alachua Elementary School
GOTR
Give yourself a night out while your child enjoys an unforgettable evening at Okito America’s Parents’ Night Out on Friday, February 6, from 6–9 PM! 🎉 Games, pizza, crafts, and Valentine fun—all while supporting our Alachua Elementary PTA. 💙🐊
4 months ago, Alachua Elementary School
Okito PNO
💖 Spread the Love with Valentine Grams! 💖

Our PTA is selling Valentine Grams for just $1 — a sweet way to brighten someone’s day! 💌

🗓 Online sales: January 26 – February 6
⏰ All orders due: Friday, February 6

Send a little love to a friend, teacher, or staff member and help support our school at the same time! 💕

👉 Order online before the deadline! https://alachua.givebacks.com/shop/items/f56ce3b4ca
4 months ago, Alachua Elementary School
Valentine's Day is coming

Pop Tab Collection – Wednesday, January 28

Alachua Elementary is participating in a Pop Tab Collection to support Ronald McDonald House Charities!
Students are encouraged to bring in pop tabs on Wednesday, January 28.

👉 The class that collects the most pounds of pop tabs will earn a reward!
✨ Pop tabs help support families staying at RMHC while their children receive medical care.

Thank you for helping us pull together and make a difference!
Another collection opportunity will be held in April.

4 months ago, Alachua Elementary School
Pop tab collection is 1/28/25

Celebrate Literacy Week is coming!
Join us January 26–30 as we celebrate reading with daily dress-up themes.

4 months ago, Alachua Elementary School
Celebrate Literacy Week
100 day dress up idea
📣 Reminder! Tomorrow is Alachua Elementary Spirit Night at Skate Station Funworks! 🛼🎉
🗓 Friday, Jan. 23
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
👕 Wear your school shirt for FREE popcorn 🍿
Come out, have fun, and support our school—see you there! 💙💜
4 months ago, Alachua Elementary School
Flyer for Alachua Elementary Spirit Night at Skate Station Funworks. Event is Friday, January 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Flyer lists admission options for skating and attractions, notes that a portion of proceeds go back to the school, and encourages students to wear their school shirt to receive free popcorn. Includes the Skate Station Funworks logo and location.

🎉 1-2-3-4… WE DECLARE A PENNY WAR! 🪙💥

Our Penny Wars fundraiser is officially underway!
📅 January 12 – February 12

💰 Each grade level has a jar in the front office.
✔️ Add pennies or paper bills to earn points for your grade
❌ Add silver coins to lower another grade’s total 👀

🚨 Current standings update! 🚨
4th grade is in the lead! 👏
3rd and 5th grades — it’s time to step it up! Let’s see what you’ve got! 💪🔥

🏆 The grade with the most points wins an ICE CREAM PARTY! 🍦
❤️ Proceeds support Alachua’s implementation of PBIS.

Start saving those pennies and let the competition begin!
#PennyWars #SchoolSpirit #PBIS #FriendlyCompetition #FundraiserFun

4 months ago, Alachua Elementary
Penny Wars
Graduation rates for the seven ACPS high schools rose in 2025, from 92.7% to 93.9%. All seven schools posted rates above 90%.
4 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
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🎉 1-2-3-4… WE DECLARE A PENNY WAR! 🪙💥

Our Penny Wars fundraiser is officially underway!
📅 January 12 – February 12

💰 Each grade level has a jar in the front office.
✔️ Add pennies or paper bills to earn points for your grade
❌ Add silver coins to lower another grade’s total 👀

🏆 The grade with the most points wins an ICE CREAM PARTY! 🍦
❤️ Proceeds support Alachua’s implementation of PBIS.

Start saving those pennies and let the competition begin!
#PennyWars #SchoolSpirit #PBIS #FriendlyCompetition #FundraiserFun
4 months ago, Alachua Elementary
Penny Wars
DEADLINE to apply for an academic/career tech magnet program is this coming Monday, January 12 at 4 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity for your child! alachuaschools.net/magnets
4 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
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Join us for our DQ Fundraising Event!
Alachua Elementary is partnering with Dairy Queen on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 2:00–8:00 PM.

DQ will generously donate 10% of sales from supporters who mention our event or show the flyer. Funds raised will directly support our students and school programs.

📍 15992 NW 163rd Lane, Alachua, FL 32615

Bring your family and friends — enjoy a treat and help our school at the same time! Thank you for supporting AES!
5 months ago, Alachua Elementary School
Blue Dairy Queen flyer with the DQ logo and the words ‘Happy Tastes Good.’ Large headline reads: ‘Join Us! DQ Fundraising Event — Alachua Elementary.’ Text states that DQ will donate 10% of DQ sales. Details show: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 2 PM to 8 PM at 15992 NW 163rd Lane, Alachua, FL 32615. Instructions say to mention the fundraising event or bring the flyer. Images include French fries, a DQ Blizzard cup with cookies-and-cream topping, and a cheeseburger. Small print at bottom notes Dairy Queen trademarks.
🐊💚 Shout out to our Awesome Alligators for December! 💚🐊

These students were recognized today for showing the character pillar of Empathy every day at Alachua Elementary. They take the time to listen to others, show kindness, and think about how their actions make people feel. We are so proud of the way they care for their classmates and help create a welcoming school for everyone. 🌟
5 months ago, Alachua Elementary School
December awesome alligators