Save the date and mark your calendars - final PTA meeting of the year is June 4th!
Ashlawn PTA
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05/14/2026
✅ PTA Survey ✅
We want to hear from you!
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey here.
2025/2026 Ashlawn PTA Survey We invite all parents and guardians to take a few minutes to complete our short PTA survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable in helping us understand your priorities, improve school programs, and strengthen our community. Thank you for being an engaged member of the Ashlawn community. We are gra...
05/13/2026
✂️ Order your School Kits for Next Year ✏️
Ready to make school shopping super easy and affordable? Order your Sprout School Supply Kit for the upcoming year now. Sprout School Supplies provides name-brand school supplies that are teacher-approved and exactly match your child’s grade-level classroom list.
Plus, we’re excited to share that parents have the opportunity to pay-it-forward by purchasing an additional kit to donate for a deserving child at our school.
Order now at sproutsupplies.com with our School Code: AES005
School Website to Order Supply Kits: https://sproutsupplies.com/order
School Code: AES005
Order Deadline: June 16, 2026
Please remember that you must select the grade your child will be in NEXT YEAR.
Order School Supply Kits | Sprout School Supplies Sprout makes back-to-school easy with prepackaged school supply kits for students.
05/11/2026
🔊 Nominations Open for PTA Volunteer of the Year! 🔊
Help us identify someone who has gone above and beyond in service of the Ashlawn community this year.
Nominate a volunteer who has served Ashlawn Elementary School students, teachers, community, events, and initiatives throughout this year.
Nominations are due May 22 and the award will be presented at the final PTA meeting of the year on June 4.
Nomination form:
Ashlawn 2026 Volunteer of the Year Ashlawn's "Danielle Blanchard Volunteer of the Year" award recognizes outstanding contributions to the Ashlawn community through acts of service and volunteerism. First presented in 2023, the award is named for a long-time volunteer who dedicated an incredible amount of time and attention to nurturi...
Attn all Future Swanson Families!
Swanson Spirit Wear will be running a spring campaign. In addition to popular items such as hoodies, pj pants, tie-dyes and more, new products include polo and sport-tek shirts and a women’s cardigan. The Online Store is now OPEN!
Please take a moment to check out the Swanson Spirit Wear Online Store -https://stores.inksoft.com/swanson_middle/shop/home. When ordering, please pay attention to the sizing guide. We cannot accept returns or exchanges.
The online spirit store link will close at midnight on May 12, 2026.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected] and [email protected] with any questions. Happy shopping!
05/06/2026
🎈 Family FUN DAY! 🎈
Family Fun Day is coming up on Saturday, May 16 from 1:00PM-4:00PM and we're looking for volunteers to make this event run smoothly.
There are lots of fun things planned for our Ashlawn families and plenty of slots for volunteers.
Here is a list of the fun events we will have:
Large human hamster balls, Caricature artists , Bounce House, DJ, Duck pond, Lawn games, Sweet Frog, Shaved ice, Bubbles, Snacks and drinks, Raffles, and more...
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
Ashlawn Family Fun Day Family Fun Day is coming up on Saturday, May 16 from 1:00PM-4:00PM and we're looking for volunteers to make this event run smoothly. There are lots of fun things planned for our Ashlawn families and plenty of slots for volunteers. Here is a list of the fun events we will have: Large human hamster ba...
Teacher Appreciation Week is in full swing!
Here is the activity schedule:
TUESDAY: Flower Day
Bring a flower for your teacher (and co-teacher, if applicable). The PTA will also be collecting extra flowers in the front lobby to ensure every staff member is showered with appreciation.
- A Sweet Treat provided by Ashlawn Administration
WEDNESDAY: Card Making
During recess, students can visit our card-making station. After completing a card for an Ashlawn staff member, they can "mail" it in our mailbox for the PTA to deliver.
- Olive Garden Italian Lunch provided by the PTA and Dessert provided by the talented Sarah Brinkerhoff
THURSDAY: Day of Compliments
Encourage your child to give compliments to staff members throughout the entire day.
- Empanada de Mendoza Food Truck provided by the PTA
FRIDAY: Art Appreciation
Have your child create a piece of art to give to the Ashlawn staff.
04/20/2026
Looking forward to seeing everyone at our Spring Silver Diner Restaurant Night!! If you order online, you must use promo code: Ashlawn0420 for Ashlawn to receive credit.
The PTA will receive 20% back for every Ashlawn order!
03/29/2026
⚠️LAST CALL, ASHLAWN FAMILIES!⚠️
Spring Enrichment registration closes today—this is it.
Sign up now before spots (and classes) disappear:
bc-arl-ashlawn.jumbula.com/spring-2026
Classes start right after Spring Break and are a great way to keep the fun going.
Pro tip: Classes that don’t fill won’t run… so if there’s something your child wants, don’t wait.
Do a quick scan, lock it in, and you’re done.
03/28/2026
‼️Quick pre–Spring Break reminder… one last thing to lock in!‼️
Spring Enrichment registration closes tomorrow.
Don’t miss your chance to grab a spot → bc-arl-ashlawn.jumbula.com/spring-2026
Classes kick off right after break, and it’s such a fun lineup this season.
If classes don’t fill, they’ll be canceled—so if you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time.
Text your friends, compare picks, and get signed up today so your favorites make the cut.
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
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5950 8th Road, North
Arlington, VA
22205