Archer Elementary School

Almost immediately after notifying families and staff about the worldwide Canvas data breach, we were notified that Alachua County Public Schools was NOT affected by the breach.

Families should be on the lookout for a personalized letter (US Mail) from Alachua County Public Schools with important information on school zone lines for 2026-27.

On Wednesday, PTA showered teachers with new supplies for their classrooms. Teachers at Archer Elementary are so grateful to everyone that donated these gifts! #ArcherElementary #EaglePride #TeacherAppreciation #WeLoveOurParents

Today we celebrate our incredible school nurses at Archer Elementary—Nurse Ella and Nurse Flowers! 💙🩺

Thank you both for the amazing care, compassion, and dedication you show our students every single day. From bandaging scrapes to medical emergencies, you are such an important part of our school family.

And of course… we can’t forget about the magic ice—somehow it manages to fix just about everything! 😊❄️

We appreciate you more than words can say. Archer Elementary is a better, healthier place because of you!

#SchoolNursesDay #ThankYouNurses #ArcherElementary #EaglePride

Thank you to the Kresak, Tinney, and Remy families for preparing a special breakfast for teachers this morning! It truly made our day! 🥯🍎🍌 #ArcherElementary #EaglePride #TeacherAppreciation #WeLoveOurParents

Huge thank you to our amazing PTA for the delicious breakfast this morning! Everything was wonderful and so appreciated—it was the perfect way to start the day. 💛

#ArcherElementary #EaglePride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #PTA

Today we celebrate an incredible leader, Libby Hartwell, on School Principal’s Day! 💙💛 At Archer Elementary, Mrs. Hartwell leads with heart, purpose, and a simple but powerful message: *“Be kind.”* It’s more than just a phrase—it’s the foundation of our school community and something she models every single day. Her dedication to our students, support for our staff, and genuine care for every family make Archer a place where everyone feels valued and inspired to grow. Because of her leadership, our school isn’t just a place to learn—it’s a place to belong. Thank you, Mrs. Hartwell, for all that you do and for reminding us daily that kindness matters. 💙 We appreciate you today and every day! 💛 #SchoolPrincipalsDay #BeKind #ArcherElementary #EaglePride

🎨✨ Archer Elementary Student Art Show ✨🎨

Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our amazing students!

🖼️ Opening Reception:
📅 Monday, May 4
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Santa Fe Davis Center (Archer)

Come enjoy an evening filled with incredible student artwork and support their hard work!

🎨 Exhibit Dates:
The art show will be on display from May 4 – May 15, so you can stop by and view the gallery at your convenience.

We hope to see you there as we celebrate the arts at Archer Elementary! 💙💛

🎒✨ Calling all incoming Kindergarten families! ✨🎒

Join us for our Kindergarten Kickoff on May 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM! This is a great opportunity to learn more about what to expect and get your little one excited for their big school adventure.

Not sure which school your child will attend?
Need more information about enrollment?
Visit alachuaschools.net/enrollment for everything you need to get started!

We can’t wait to welcome our newest students! 💛📚

#KindergartenKickoff #KindergartenHereICome #ArcherElementary #EaglePride

🔬✨ Family Fun Night is coming! ✨🔬

Join us for an exciting evening of hands-on learning and family fun! Students will get to explore interactive activities provided by the amazing Orlando Science Center—perfect for curious minds of all ages! 🧪🧠

🍕 Pizza dinner will be provided, so come hungry and ready to have a great time together!

📅 Wednesday, April 29, 2026
⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 School Cafeteria

Bring the whole family and get ready for a night full of discovery, laughter, and fun! 💙💛

#FamilyFunNight #STEMFun #HandsOnLearning #SchoolEvents #FamilyTime

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! 💙💛

We are so grateful for the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to support our students and staff each and every day. From helping in classrooms to organizing events and everything in between—you make a difference in ways big and small!

Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. We couldn’t do it without you! ✨

#VolunteerAppreciationWeek #ThankYouVolunteers #SchoolCommunity #Grateful

🎉 Students & Families — You’re Invited! 🎉 Join us this Friday, April 17th for our School Carnival! 🎟️ Tickets: • $5 presale (available until Thursday at midnight) • $10 at the door Your ticket includes access to all activity booths except the dunk tank and pie-in-the-face. 💦 Dunk Tank & 🥧 Pie-in-the-Face: • $1 per turn (cash donation) 🍴 Food Options: • Pizza slices, popcorn, chips, and soda in the cafeteria - all $1 each (cash only) • Donut GNV and Kona Ice will be outside with the activity booths! We can’t wait to see you there for a fun-filled evening! Link to preorder tickets: https://archerpta.givebacks.com/shop/items/1168284

As we prepare to enter into our last day of Music in Our Schools Week, we are proud to turn our spotlight on our magnificent music teacher, Mrs. Sahmel! She brings so much joy to our school with the power of music. Students, families, and teachers all look forward to musical performances throughout the year at our school! She also takes a select group of students to participate in All County Chorus. Thank you for all that you do, Mrs. Sahmel! #EaglePride #MusicInOurSchoolsWeek

A student representing Archer Elementary School recently received a perfect score in the second of three meets in this year’s WordMasters Challenge™—a national vocabulary competition involving nearly 125,000 students annually.

Competing in the difficult Blue Division of the WordMasters Challenge™, fourth grader Atlas Hart earned a perfect score of 20 on the challenge. Nationally, only 41 fourth graders achieved this result.

The fourth grade students from Archer Elementary School were coached in preparation for the WordMasters Challenge™ by Dr. Betsy Filippi.

The WordMasters Challenge™ is an exercise in critical thinking that first encourages students to become familiar with a set of interesting new words (considerably harder than grade level), and then challenges them to use those words to complete analogies expressing various kinds of logical relationships. Working to solve the analogies helps students learn to think both analytically and metaphorically. Although most vocabulary enrichment and analogy-solving programs are designed for use by high school students, WordMasters Challenge™ materials have been specifically created for younger students in grades three through eight. They are particularly well suited for children who are motivated by the challenge of learning new words and enjoy the logical puzzles posed by analogies.

The WordMasters Challenge™ program is administered by a company based in New Jersey which is dedicated to inspiring high achievement in American schools. Further information is available at the company’s website: http://www.wordmasterschallenge.com.

#EaglePride #WordMastersChallenge

🕵️‍♂️ CSI: Science Lab Investigation Update! 🔬

Our student investigators were hard at work cracking the case in our CSI Science Lab! After carefully examining the evidence from the scene, teams of students analyzed clues and presented their findings like real forensic scientists.

Students investigated:
🔎 Fingerprints to identify possible suspects
🧬 Hair samples to compare and look for matches
👣 Footprints to determine who may have been at the scene
🧵 Textiles and fibers to see what materials were left behind
⚪ White powder analysis to test and identify mystery substances
🎨 Chromatography to separate ink and discover hidden clues
🎤 Suspect interviews where students used evidence to ask important questions

After analyzing their evidence, each team presented their conclusions and shared who they believe is responsible for the incident and why the science supports their claim!

We are so proud of how our students used critical thinking, teamwork, and the scientific process to solve this mystery. Take a look at the photos to see our young detectives presenting their evidence! 🧪🧠

#STEMinAction #YoungScientists #CSILab #LearningThroughInvestigation

As we continue to celebrate Read Across America week, our spotlight shines down on our media specialist, Mrs. Thompson! She is always busy finding ways to inspire our students to read! Reading Sunshine State Young Readers books can earn you a co-hosting spot on the morning announcements and earning 100 AR points will unlock a field trip at the end of the year! Finding and checking out a Super Reader Prize Club book from the shelves will get you a trip to the prize box, too! We are so lucky to have Mrs. Thompson here with us!!

Friday, February 6th, is Crossing Guard Appreciation Day.
Please send Ms. Lynda ALL the warm thoughts and waves 👋
She is one of the greatest kindness ambassadors of Archer Elementary School!
#EaglePride #CrossingGuardAppreciationDay