This week, students from the UF Chemistry Club have been on campus working with our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classrooms. They’ve been supporting our students’ science learning and leading them in fun, hands-on experiments! 🔬✨
🎃 Save the Date! 🎃
Join us for Alachua Elementary’s Spooktacular Family Night — a fun-filled evening for the whole family!
🗓 Tuesday, October 28, 2025
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 AES Campus & Bus Loop
Enjoy family-friendly activities, trunk-or-treating, free books, and free treats!
Come dressed as your favorite book character and get ready for a night of learning and laughter! 📚🍬
Sponsored by PTA and Title I
Donations of candy and prizes appreciated!
Even though Monday is Columbus Day, school will still be in session. We look forward to seeing all our students in class bright and early at 7:55 AM!
Cheer on the Gators and support ACPS staff appreciation programs by purchasing discounted tickets to the UF Homecoming game vs. Mississippi state on October 18 at 4:15. gofevo.com/group/Alachuacounty6
Open Houses for academic and career tech magnet programs begin next week AND the annual Magnet Showcase is October 25 from 10-1 at the Alachua County Sports and Event Center at Celebration Pointe. . More open house, Showcase and application info is available at alachuaschools.net/magnets
Today we celebrate our amazing Alachua Elementary teachers — thank you for inspiring our Alligators every day! 🐊✨
#WorldTeachersDay #TeamAES #AlligatorPride
These students were recognized for showing what it means to be Safe, Respectful, and Responsible every day. Way to go, Gators! 🐊💫
They work hard every day to keep Alachua Elementary shining bright and safe for our Awesome Alligators. 💚
Join us in giving a big THANK YOU to these incredible members of our school family! 💐👏
#AwesomeAlligators #CustodianAppreciation #TeamAlachua
📸 Check out a few highlights from the ceremony!
Fall Picture Day is coming up on October 7th.
📝 Order forms will be sent home this week, OR you can order online at pictureday.swiphoto.com
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For any questions, just reach out to our front office—we’re here to help! 💚🐊 #AESproud #PictureDay
These students are being recognized for showing the character pillar of Respect every day at Alachua Elementary. We are so proud of the way they lead by example and make our school a better place to learn and grow. 🌟👏 #AwesomeAlligators #Respect #AESproud
Your membership helps support schoolwide needs, special events, teachers, and students—PLUS it’s a great way to connect with our school community.
👉 Join today: https://alachua.givebacks.com/shop
Charlie’s Snow Shack is coming to Alachua Elementary! 🍧
📅 Thursday, September 25
💵 $4 Mini or $5 Kiddie
✅ Money is due to homeroom teachers by Wednesday, September 24.
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! 🌟
💚 Today, our students and staff wore green as a symbol of unity and solidarity with Sandy Hook Promise. Together, we’re building a kinder, more connected school community.
Alachua Elementary is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Alligator Team! 🐊
✅ Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities
✅ Instructional and Non-Instructional Roles
Be part of a school community that makes a difference every day. 💚💙
👉 Apply today: http://bit.ly/47HtAE1
#NowHiring #AlachuaElementary #GatorPride #JoinOurTeam
