Acres Green Elementary

Our Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Jessa Kieser received the DCSD Shining Star Award.

Each year Douglas County Special Education Advisory Committee (DCSEAC) collects Shining Star nominations, from DCSD families, for staff members who have positively affected the lives of students served by Special Education.

Jessa's nomination stated she has made a huge difference in a students life both in speech development and the general quality of her school experience. Jessa has taken the time to really understand the students needs, and individualize her support. It is awesome when a 7 year old can explain what she needs to work on, and how she can do it. The students confidence and feeling of control has soared because she understands how she can help herself. Thank you, Jessa.

Congratulations Jessa! We are so lucky to have you at Acres Green! 💚

We are excited to share an opportunity for 5th and 6th grade students at Acres Green Elementary to participate in a fun and engaging district-wide event called HEX!

Each year, PE teachers from around the district organize HEX, where students have the chance to compete against other schools in a variety of track and field events. These include the 100m and 4x4 relay races, as well as shot put (using a softball) and tug of war (a fun addition, though not a traditional track event).

The goal of HEX is to introduce students to track and field and help build awareness and interest as they transition into middle school and high school athletics.

Training Information:
Students will meet at Acres Green Elementary with Coach Cruz before school starting Monday, March 30th, leading up to the event on May 15th.
Practices will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:30 AM to 8:20 AM.
As the weather permits, practices will take place outdoors. On days with poor weather, training will be held in the gym.

What to Bring:
-A good pair of running shoes
-Water bottle
-Appropriate attire for outdoor conditions (must follow school dress code)
-If they would like a change of clothes for school
-All other school items as they will head straight to class

Event Details:
The HEX competition will take place on May 15th at Echo Park in Parker, CO.

We are currently looking into transportation options to and from the event. More details will be shared with participants as they become available.

If your student is interested in participating, please email [email protected] or have your student speak directly with Coach Cruz so we can get an accurate head count.

We are so excited to start preparing for HEX!

BINGO NIGHT TONIGHT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!!! WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE NEW DATE SOON!!!

🍀 BINGO NIGHT IS THIS FRIDAY! 🍀

Join us starting at 5 PM for a night of fun the whole family will love and it’s FREE! 🎉

🎟 Free to play
🍕 Free pizza
🥇 Awesome prizes to win

Bring your family, and get ready for a fun-filled evening you won’t want to miss! See you there! 🍀✨

Throughout January, 16 of our students went above and beyond in demonstrating the 3 R’s being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn and were recognized for their outstanding efforts. Great job! Keep up the amazing work! 🎉👏

Every year, AGE partners with HRHS to support their Wish Week this year its Stand with Sebastian! Our tradition is to raise money with Penny Wars. We will also celebrate with another Spirit Week!

This will take place next week. Please make sure to take time today or Monday to introduce this information to your students. Please send this info to your families as well.

Tuesday, Feb 3rd - Penny Wars Begins + Wear Black & White

Wednesday, Feb 4th - Wear Pink

Thursday, Feb 5th - Twin with Someone

Friday, Feb 6th - Penny Wars Ends + Wear a Sports Jersey

Monday, Feb 9th - Pajama Day

Tuesday, Feb 10th - Wish Week Ends + AGE spirit wear

Its National School Counselor Week!! 💫 We are so lucky to have Counselor Lopez at our school!

A little bit about Counselor Lopez, she received her Masters in Guidance and Counseling from Angelo State University and has been a school counselor for 7+ years!

As we enter this season of kindness and giving, we are excited to launch our Holiday Gift Drive—a school wide effort to support families in our community who may need a little extra help with holiday gifts this year.

This year, we are using a SignUpGenius to make participating simple and accessible for everyone. Each slot on the sign-up represents an item requested by families within our school community, ranging from toys and art supplies to clothing and essential items.

How You Can Participate:

Click the SignUpGenius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D45ABA723A2F49-60891370-holiday #/

Choose an item (or more!) that you’d like to purchase.

Return the unwrapped gift to the Acres Green Office by Tuesday, December 16th, clearly labeled with the family number.

Participation is completely voluntary, and any support, big or small, is truly appreciated. Together, we can help ensure that every family in our school feels the warmth and joy of the holiday season.

Thank you for your generosity and continued support of our school community!

Acres Green Elementary: Holiday Gift Support This sign up will provide much needed holiday gifts for some of our Acres Green families. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Please check back if you are able to; we will continue to add families to this sign-up throughout the next few days. Please bring item...

Each year, our school chooses two Apple Award nominees to represent Acres Green at the district celebration. This year our nominees are Kara Burroughs and Luchay Mendoza!
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Kara Burroughs, our SSN teacher, is this year’s certified staff nominee! Although she is new to our school this year, Mrs. Burroughs has already made an incredible impact. She is a dedicated advocate for her students, and brings strong expertise to the SSN program. Her commitment, compassion, and steady presence have made a meaningful difference for our students and staff.
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We are equally thrilled to celebrate Luchay Mendoza as our classified staff nominee. Luchay is our Cultural Liaison and an essential member of our school community. She wears many hats and excels in all of them. From serving as our temporary librarian, to supporting and interpreting for families, to now stepping into the role of administrative assistant, Luchay ensures that our students and families feel welcome, supported, and cared for each day. Her warmth, hard work, and dedication brighten our entire school.
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Please join us in congratulating Kara Burroughs and Luchay Mendoza for their well-deserved nominations and for everything they do to make our school exceptional!

As we wrap up our Red Ribbon Spirit Week and prepare for our Halloween Trunk or Treat please remember the expectations:

🕷Students may wear Halloween costumes to school However, they MUST have school clothes to wear after Trunk or Treat.

🕷We want to see our students’ faces so please keep the face masks and full face paint at home.

🕷For morning car loop drop-off: you will be allowed to drive through the car loop, but parking will not be available.

🕷Be mindful of costumes and ensure they are appropriate for elementary school. Be sure any accessories (fake weapons or swords, fake blood, etc.) are left at home.

🕷Parents are welcome to attend the costume parade! Kindergarten will start the parade at 9 AM and the older grades will follow.

🕷If you'd like to attend, please park on Maximus Drive and walk to the school's main entrance.

Its Red Ribbon Week! Lets bring awareness to staying drug free by participating in our spirit week!

Tag us in all your outfits this week for a spotlight!