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
🍧 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!
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! 💛
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! 💚
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! 🌟
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. 🌟
💌 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! 💙
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
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!
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
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.
Celebrate Literacy Week is coming!
Join us January 26–30 as we celebrate reading with daily dress-up themes.
🗓 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! 💙💜
