🚨 Kindergarten Registration Emergency Alert 🚨
Do you know a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1?
Tell your neighbor.
Tell your cousin.
Tell your wife.
Tell your husband.
Tell your barber.
Tell your yard guy.
Tell the person behind you in line at Publix.
Tell that one friend who somehow misses every important deadline.
📢 Kindergarten registration for next school year needs to happen NOW!
If you know a family with an incoming kindergartener, please encourage them to register as soon as possible. Early registration helps us hire staff, plan classrooms, and make sure we're ready to welcome our newest Eagles on day one.
Don't assume someone else has told them. Become the kindergarten registration ambassador your community needs.
Facebook was basically invented for this moment. Start tagging people. Use the @ sign like you're handing out free concert tickets. If they have a 5-year-old, know a 5-year-old, have seen a 5-year-old, or suspect a 5-year-old may exist in their family tree, tag them.
☎️ And when they call the school, tell them to ask about our Kindergarten Entry Screener. It gives us valuable information that helps us get to know each child and make sure we're ready to help them soar from day one.
🐣 Future Eagles are counting on you!
For registration information, email us at hastiecn@alachuaschools.net or call the school at (386) 462-5002
#IrbyEagles #KindergartenReady #TellEverybody #SeriouslyEverybody 🦅📚✏️
Do you know a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1?
Tell your neighbor.
Tell your cousin.
Tell your wife.
Tell your husband.
Tell your barber.
Tell your yard guy.
Tell the person behind you in line at Publix.
Tell that one friend who somehow misses every important deadline.
📢 Kindergarten registration for next school year needs to happen NOW!
If you know a family with an incoming kindergartener, please encourage them to register as soon as possible. Early registration helps us hire staff, plan classrooms, and make sure we're ready to welcome our newest Eagles on day one.
Don't assume someone else has told them. Become the kindergarten registration ambassador your community needs.
Facebook was basically invented for this moment. Start tagging people. Use the @ sign like you're handing out free concert tickets. If they have a 5-year-old, know a 5-year-old, have seen a 5-year-old, or suspect a 5-year-old may exist in their family tree, tag them.
☎️ And when they call the school, tell them to ask about our Kindergarten Entry Screener. It gives us valuable information that helps us get to know each child and make sure we're ready to help them soar from day one.
🐣 Future Eagles are counting on you!
For registration information, email us at hastiecn@alachuaschools.net or call the school at (386) 462-5002
#IrbyEagles #KindergartenReady #TellEverybody #SeriouslyEverybody 🦅📚✏️
Irby Parents,
If you would like to provide input regarding your child's classroom placement for next school year, you may submit a letter to Mrs. Burton describing your child and the type of classroom environment or teacher characteristics that you feel would best support your child's success.
The information you provide will be thoughtfully considered when class assignments are made. However, please understand that specific teachers may not be requested by name, and requests to be placed with friends cannot be guaranteed.
To help ensure that all requests are considered fairly, we kindly ask that letters focus on your child's needs and learning style rather than mentioning specific teachers or other students.
Letters must be submitted no later than Tuesday, June 30 and may be:
• Dropped off at the front office, or
• Emailed to burtonha@alachuaschools.net
If emailing your request, please use the subject line "Irby Classroom Request" to help us keep all submissions organized.
Thank you for your partnership and support!
If you would like to provide input regarding your child's classroom placement for next school year, you may submit a letter to Mrs. Burton describing your child and the type of classroom environment or teacher characteristics that you feel would best support your child's success.
The information you provide will be thoughtfully considered when class assignments are made. However, please understand that specific teachers may not be requested by name, and requests to be placed with friends cannot be guaranteed.
To help ensure that all requests are considered fairly, we kindly ask that letters focus on your child's needs and learning style rather than mentioning specific teachers or other students.
Letters must be submitted no later than Tuesday, June 30 and may be:
• Dropped off at the front office, or
• Emailed to burtonha@alachuaschools.net
If emailing your request, please use the subject line "Irby Classroom Request" to help us keep all submissions organized.
Thank you for your partnership and support!
The final report cards for the 2025-2026 school year are now available in Skyward Family Access. Instructions are available at alachuaschools.net/progressreports. To set up a Family Access account, visit alachuaschools.net/familyaccess.
Good Morning Irby Families!
There are two important reminders for you today. The attached flyer went home in your student's backpack last week. Make sure to stop by Mi Apa today if you don't already have dinner plans! Bring the flyer with you and a percentage of the proceeds will go back to Irby's PTA. Please support us if you can!
Additionally, if you are a second grade parent, don't forget to review the information that was sent out yesterday. The concert is TONIGHT! We can't wait to see you there! -The Irby Team
There are two important reminders for you today. The attached flyer went home in your student's backpack last week. Make sure to stop by Mi Apa today if you don't already have dinner plans! Bring the flyer with you and a percentage of the proceeds will go back to Irby's PTA. Please support us if you can!
Additionally, if you are a second grade parent, don't forget to review the information that was sent out yesterday. The concert is TONIGHT! We can't wait to see you there! -The Irby Team
Latest update on upcoming changes for Irby Elementary, Alachua Elementary and Mebane Middle at alachuaschools.net/alachuaschoolsupdate.
Dear Irby Elementary Families,
We are excited to celebrate Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week from May 4–9 with a fun, book-themed week to honor our incredible teachers and staff!
“Teachers are like good books…they can change you forever.”
Attached you will find a flyer along with a document that you can print and have your child fill out.
We invite students and families to participate each day with small gestures of appreciation:
📅 Monday – “Dragons (and Teachers) Love Tacos”
Students: Write a favorite memory with your teacher or send in their favorite snack
🌸 Tuesday – “Chrysanthemum”
Students: Draw, pick, or bring in a flower or plant
📚 Wednesday – “Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library”
Students: Bring in your teacher’s favorite drink or a gift card
📝 Thursday – “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”
Students: Write your teacher a note sharing why you are thankful for them
🎨 Friday – “A Bad Case of the Stripes”
Students: Wear stripes or your teacher’s favorite color
📖 Book Donation Drive
We are collecting new or gently used adult and children’s books.
Please drop off donations in the labeled bins outside by May 2nd.
💛 Additional Ways to Support Our Teachers
Monetary Donations:
https://irbyelementry.givebacks.com/shop/items/67439
Teacher & Staff Favorite Things List:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12dGvOogPmPc2FOhXEab4Zdq8sfWn0k0CUxpA6SgtUYM/edit?usp=sharing
💡 PTA Wishlist
Be sure to check out the PTA Teacher Wishlist (linked via QR code on the flyer) to support activities throughout the week!
Thank you for helping us make this week extra special for our amazing Irby teachers. Your support and participation mean so much!
Warmly,
Irby Elementary PTA
We are excited to celebrate Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week from May 4–9 with a fun, book-themed week to honor our incredible teachers and staff!
“Teachers are like good books…they can change you forever.”
Attached you will find a flyer along with a document that you can print and have your child fill out.
We invite students and families to participate each day with small gestures of appreciation:
📅 Monday – “Dragons (and Teachers) Love Tacos”
Students: Write a favorite memory with your teacher or send in their favorite snack
🌸 Tuesday – “Chrysanthemum”
Students: Draw, pick, or bring in a flower or plant
📚 Wednesday – “Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library”
Students: Bring in your teacher’s favorite drink or a gift card
📝 Thursday – “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”
Students: Write your teacher a note sharing why you are thankful for them
🎨 Friday – “A Bad Case of the Stripes”
Students: Wear stripes or your teacher’s favorite color
📖 Book Donation Drive
We are collecting new or gently used adult and children’s books.
Please drop off donations in the labeled bins outside by May 2nd.
💛 Additional Ways to Support Our Teachers
Monetary Donations:
https://irbyelementry.givebacks.com/shop/items/67439
Teacher & Staff Favorite Things List:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12dGvOogPmPc2FOhXEab4Zdq8sfWn0k0CUxpA6SgtUYM/edit?usp=sharing
💡 PTA Wishlist
Be sure to check out the PTA Teacher Wishlist (linked via QR code on the flyer) to support activities throughout the week!
Thank you for helping us make this week extra special for our amazing Irby teachers. Your support and participation mean so much!
Warmly,
Irby Elementary PTA
Irby Families-
We have so many things coming up here at Irby Elementary!
On this Thursday April 23rd, we have our PTA meeting at 2:15 pm, our 1st grade performance at 6:30 pm, AND our DAIRY QUEEN fundraiser at Dairy Queen in Alachua. Stop by for a sweet treat to reward your kiddos for a job well done after the concert! See the attached flyer on this email!
Additionally, don't forget that our BOGO book fair is coming up on Monday! Keep an eye on your emails and our facebook page for information on how to make buying easy, and how to volunteer!
Lastly, don't forget about our family engagement night coming up, "The Secret Garden of Calm."
RSVP here ----> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_I06ThIr0ZzgE0Lei7IMgiE-o9Aq7JpdJ6whjrJpAsa3nPw/viewform?usp=publish-editor
We have so many things coming up here at Irby Elementary!
On this Thursday April 23rd, we have our PTA meeting at 2:15 pm, our 1st grade performance at 6:30 pm, AND our DAIRY QUEEN fundraiser at Dairy Queen in Alachua. Stop by for a sweet treat to reward your kiddos for a job well done after the concert! See the attached flyer on this email!
Additionally, don't forget that our BOGO book fair is coming up on Monday! Keep an eye on your emails and our facebook page for information on how to make buying easy, and how to volunteer!
Lastly, don't forget about our family engagement night coming up, "The Secret Garden of Calm."
RSVP here ----> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_I06ThIr0ZzgE0Lei7IMgiE-o9Aq7JpdJ6whjrJpAsa3nPw/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Reminder and RSVP 🌿✨ The Secret Garden of Calm is waiting… ✨🌿
Irby families, we’re excited to invite you to a gentle and playful Family Mindfulness Night. This night is designed to help both children and parents slow down, reconnect, and find calm together amidst the busyness of everyday life.
This special evening offers simple, practical tools to support big emotions and build calm confidence, and connection at home. Families will explore easy breathing strategies, enjoy imagination-based movement activities, and create shared moments of calm.
No experience is necessary—just come as you are and enjoy this time together.
RSVP HERE-->> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_I06ThIr0ZzgE0Lei7IMgiE-o9Aq7JpdJ6whjrJpAsa3nPw/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
We look forward to growing calm, connection, and confidence together.
Irby families, we’re excited to invite you to a gentle and playful Family Mindfulness Night. This night is designed to help both children and parents slow down, reconnect, and find calm together amidst the busyness of everyday life.
This special evening offers simple, practical tools to support big emotions and build calm confidence, and connection at home. Families will explore easy breathing strategies, enjoy imagination-based movement activities, and create shared moments of calm.
No experience is necessary—just come as you are and enjoy this time together.
RSVP HERE-->> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_I06ThIr0ZzgE0Lei7IMgiE-o9Aq7JpdJ6whjrJpAsa3nPw/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
We look forward to growing calm, connection, and confidence together.
🌿✨ The Secret Garden of Calm is waiting… ✨🌿
Irby families, we’re excited to invite you to a gentle and playful Family Mindfulness Night. This night is designed to help both children and parents slow down, reconnect, and find calm together amidst the busyness of everyday life.
This special evening offers simple, practical tools to support big emotions and build calm confidence, and connection at home. Families will explore easy breathing strategies, enjoy imagination-based movement activities, and create shared moments of calm.
No experience is necessary—just come as you are and enjoy this time together.
Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
We look forward to growing calm, connection, and confidence together.
Irby families, we’re excited to invite you to a gentle and playful Family Mindfulness Night. This night is designed to help both children and parents slow down, reconnect, and find calm together amidst the busyness of everyday life.
This special evening offers simple, practical tools to support big emotions and build calm confidence, and connection at home. Families will explore easy breathing strategies, enjoy imagination-based movement activities, and create shared moments of calm.
No experience is necessary—just come as you are and enjoy this time together.
Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
We look forward to growing calm, connection, and confidence together.
Parents and community leaders-
The form attached below is to nominate parents for School Advisory Council members at Irby. The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a group of parents, teachers, staff, and community members who work together to support our school. This team helps review goals, share ideas, and give input on decisions that impact our students. The SAC committee typically meets four times per school year. Nominations for new members are accepted during April, with elections in May. You may self nominate, or nominate someone else (with their consent) by responding to this email. The deadline to nominate is April 30. Elections will then be held by this year SAC committee in May.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtnHL0ocV2rHeObRL2h057qkP6M6lej8FXPsKZaGFvb91NLw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116394692838336073285
Irby Eagle Families-
There will be an important Community Meeting about the future of ACPS schools in the City of Alachua. This meeting will be next Monday, April 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the Mebane Middle School auditorium. Mebane is located at 16401 NW CR 241, Alachua, Florida, 32615. Submit comment and questions at alachuaschools.net/alachuameeting
There will be an important Community Meeting about the future of ACPS schools in the City of Alachua. This meeting will be next Monday, April 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the Mebane Middle School auditorium. Mebane is located at 16401 NW CR 241, Alachua, Florida, 32615. Submit comment and questions at alachuaschools.net/alachuameeting
Irby Families: Please see the attached "save the date" for "The Secret Garden of Calm" family mindfulness night at Irby Elementary on the evening of April 28th. More information to come soon!
Dear Irby Families,
This morning at 8:30 AM, we successfully completed a scheduled Active Assailant Lockdown drill on campus.
Students and staff practiced our “LOCKDOWN! Locks, Lights, Out of Sight.” safety procedure. The drill went smoothly, and our students did a great job following directions.
These drills are an important part of keeping our school prepared and helping everyone know what to do in an emergency.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the front office.
Thank you for your continued support,
-The Irby Team
Reminder! Just 3 days until this great opportunity:
Irby Elementary Families — You’re Invited!
We are excited to invite our eagle families to a special evening designed to help kids and adults slow down, connect, and learn simple tools for calm.
Led by Curious Calm Kids, this event is made possible through the Catalyst for Change Grant awarded by the Education Foundation. This grant supports Irby Elementary’s ongoing work in social-emotional learning, including self-regulation, emotional awareness, focus, and positive connections.
During the evening, students and caregivers will move, breathe, play, and relax together. You will learn simple, developmentally appropriate strategies to support big feelings, transitions, and focus at home and school. Families will also receive a Curious Calm Kids take-home toolkit to continue practicing these skills together.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP!! ---> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8SK83Z-6O8OxvaDHVgAPGfa7VnSXPUxO_DGJxKLglf3WW5g/viewform
We can’t wait to share this special evening with you! No experience needed — just come as you are and be ready to have fun together!
#IrbyElementary #IrbyFamilies #FamilyNight #CuriousCalmKids #MindfulFamilies #KidsWellbeing
Irby Elementary Families — You’re Invited!
We are excited to invite our eagle families to a special evening designed to help kids and adults slow down, connect, and learn simple tools for calm.
Led by Curious Calm Kids, this event is made possible through the Catalyst for Change Grant awarded by the Education Foundation. This grant supports Irby Elementary’s ongoing work in social-emotional learning, including self-regulation, emotional awareness, focus, and positive connections.
During the evening, students and caregivers will move, breathe, play, and relax together. You will learn simple, developmentally appropriate strategies to support big feelings, transitions, and focus at home and school. Families will also receive a Curious Calm Kids take-home toolkit to continue practicing these skills together.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP!! ---> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8SK83Z-6O8OxvaDHVgAPGfa7VnSXPUxO_DGJxKLglf3WW5g/viewform
We can’t wait to share this special evening with you! No experience needed — just come as you are and be ready to have fun together!
#IrbyElementary #IrbyFamilies #FamilyNight #CuriousCalmKids #MindfulFamilies #KidsWellbeing
We have two important fundraising events this week so that we can support our Irby Eagles!
Dairy Queen Fundraiser – Tonight! 🍦
Join us today from 2:00–8:00 p.m. at Dairy Queen in Alachua.
When you place your order, please mention Irby Elementary.
Our PTA will receive 10% of the sales to support our school.
Thank you for helping while enjoying a sweet treat!
Irby Winter Olympics – This Thursday! ❄️🏅
Our Irby Winter Olympics will take place this Thursday at school to help raise funds for our PTA. This fun event supports our students and staff, and we would love your help!
Ways to donate:
Cash
Check (made out to Irby PTA)
Online donation site:
👉 https://bit.ly/4plhqq0
Thank you for your continued support of Irby Elementary and our PTA. We truly appreciate our amazing families!
Warmly,
The Irby Team
Dairy Queen Fundraiser – Tonight! 🍦
Join us today from 2:00–8:00 p.m. at Dairy Queen in Alachua.
When you place your order, please mention Irby Elementary.
Our PTA will receive 10% of the sales to support our school.
Thank you for helping while enjoying a sweet treat!
Irby Winter Olympics – This Thursday! ❄️🏅
Our Irby Winter Olympics will take place this Thursday at school to help raise funds for our PTA. This fun event supports our students and staff, and we would love your help!
Ways to donate:
Cash
Check (made out to Irby PTA)
Online donation site:
👉 https://bit.ly/4plhqq0
Thank you for your continued support of Irby Elementary and our PTA. We truly appreciate our amazing families!
Warmly,
The Irby Team
Correction. The correct date for the Winter Olympics is THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12th and that's FINAL! (AGAIN— my apologies from the assistant principal. Thanks for bearing with me while my brain catches up🤦♂️clearly not my finest moment):
Thank you for your patience and to our wonderful PTA for correcting me.
Tomorrow really IS pajama day though. I got that right.
Thank you for your patience and to our wonderful PTA for correcting me.
Tomorrow really IS pajama day though. I got that right.
Dear Irby Families,
To celebrate Literacy Week, tomorrow—Friday, January 30—is Pajama Day!
Also, here is a reshare for the link for our Irby Winter Olympics fundraiser (event day: Thursday February 12th): https://bit.ly/4plhqq0
Thank you!
Irby Elementary School
Dear Irby Families,
Our Irby Winter Olympics Fundraiser is coming up on Thursday, February 13! During Resource Time, students will enjoy a fun rotation of Olympic-style games and activities, along with our special second-grade jump rope tradition and schoolwide celebrations. The highest earning class per grade level will win a popsicle party along with the individual highest earners. All students that participate in collecting donations will earn a prize. Prizes will go home the day of the event.
This exciting event supports our school, and we need your help to make it a success! You can donate via 1.Cash 2.Check made out to IRBY PTA 3.Donation Site here:
----> https://bit.ly/4plhqq0
Your students also should have come home this week with a paper flyer and donation sign-up sheet if you would prefer to use that.
Thank you for your continued support of Irby Elementary. We can’t wait to cheer on our students!
Warmly,
Irby Elementary School
Final reminder! Skate Station Spirit Night is TONIGHT! Bring the family and support Irby Elementary and Alachua Elementary! Thank you for supporting our schools!
Graduation rates for the seven ACPS high schools rose in 2025, from 92.7% to 93.9%. All seven schools posted rates above 90%.
