• A school events/activities calendar has been added to the school website and app.  The calendar will be updated often and will include field trips, upcoming events/activities, sports, and clubs.
• Cross Country Practice will be on Monday, September 18th from 2:30-3:30.  Please make sure there is a current physical on file with the office.
• Unfortunately school pictures will not be taken until November.
• We still have Yearbooks available from last school year if you forgot to grab yours.  They are $13.00 each and available at the main office.
• The Youth Field Day planned for the Princeton Rod and Gun Club has been postponed until September 23rd for anyone who was planning to attend.

**Attached is a medicine form parents to fill out. This form will allow school staff to administer Over the Counter medicines, sunscreen, bug spray, etc. if you choose.  Please review, complete, and return ASAP.  Thanks!


Lunches Next Week:
Monday: Chicken Alfredo or Peanut Butter and Jelly Uncrustable  
Tuesday: Taco’s or Peanut Butter and Jelly Uncrustable
Wednesday:  Chicken Nuggets or Peanut Butter and Jelly Uncrustable 
Thursday:  Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza or Peanut Butter and Jelly Uncrustable
Friday:  Chef Salad or Peanut Butter and Jelly Uncrustable

Welcome Back!!

• All forms that went home with students the first day of school need to be filled out and returned ASAP.  Thank You!
• Unfortunately school pictures will not be taken until November.
• We still have Yearbooks available from last school year if you forgot to grab yours.  They are $13.00 each and available at the main office.
• Cross Country sign ups have begun.  Permission forms will go home on Tuesday, September 5th.

Lunches Next Week:
Monday: Holiday…NO School!
Tuesday: Hamburger/Cheeseburger or an Uncrustable
Wednesday:  Chicken Nuggets or an Uncrustable
Thursday:  Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza or an Uncrustable
Friday:  Ceasar Salad or an Uncrustable 

Monday, August 28th from 6-7pm is a Back to School Open House night! New to AES? Or maybe you're a familiar face? This is a chance to see your school and meet your staff before the school year begins!

First day of school is August 31st! 

Take a look at our back to school resources for information you need to have a great start to the school year, and keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for everything AES!


​GO PANTHERS!

• Science Fair TONIGHT from 6-7 p.m.
• Due to the expected weather, Field Day will now be held on Monday, June 12th. Students should bring an extra pair of shorts, t-shirt, and towel on this day. We're planning to have sprinklers and a Slip N Slide in addition to the other activities. 
• Students in grades 6 & 7 are still on for Monday, June 12th to release Salmon.
• Yearbooks are available to purchase at $13.00 each, until the end of the school year (June 14). Don’t forget to get your copy!
• Award Ceremony will take place at 8:45am on June 14th.  Parents/family are welcome to attend.
• Last student day will be on June 14th and it will be an early release.  Students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m. Report cards will go home on this day.
• Skills and Drills (Grades 3-8) on Wednesday’s will continue during the summer for any interested students.
• Keep an eye on the school website and Facebook page for updates through the summer - especially during the month of August for back to school resources.
• Downeast Teen Leadership Camp registration is now open for teens entering grades 7-9. Visit the link for more info: https://healthyacadia.org/sb-detlc

Upcoming Community Events:

• There will be a Pokémon night at the Grange Friday, June 16th @ 6:00 p.m. 
• Hometown Jubilee will be held on Saturday, July 8th T 9:00 a.m.
• Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Grange on Wednesday, June 14th @ 4:00 p.m.

Next Week’s Menu
Monday – Baked Chicken or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Tuesday – Hamburger/Cheeseburger or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Wednesday – Ham and Cheese Sandwich or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly

Menu subject to change without notice!

• Yearbooks are available to purchase at $13.00 each.  Don’t forget to get your copy.
• The drawing took place today for bikes for students in grades PreK- 3 grade and winners were Madeline Giles, James Provencher, Scarlett Tozier and Stephen Seavey.  Rides to school in the ambulance were Ellah Seavey and Ava Croman and fire truck were Audrey Crawford and Makena Kinney.  Thanks to all who participated.
• Award Ceremony will take place at 8:45 on June 14th.  Public is welcome to attend.
• Science Fair will take place on June 9th from 6-7 p.m.
• Last student day will be on June 14th and it will be an early release.  Students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m.
• Grades 2 and 3 don’t forget your permission slips to go to the Greenhouse on Monday, June 5th and students in grades 6 & 7 for Tuesday, June 6th to release Salmon.
• Downeast Teen Leadership Camp registration is now open for teens entering grades 7-9. Visit the link for more info: https://healthyacadia.org/sb-detlc
• School Spirit Day is on Wednesday so don’t forget to wear your gold and black.  Hat Day is every Friday – you can wear a hat all day for $0.50.

Next Week’s Menu
Monday – Salisbury Steak or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Tuesday – Meatball Sub or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Wednesday – Ceasar Salad or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Thursday – Italian Dunkers or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Friday – Hamburger/Cheeseburger or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Menu subject to change without notice!

• Please remember to call the school or send a note if your child is out sick.
• Don’t forget to keep on reading those books.  You have until June 1st to get all your reading slips, with drawing to take place on June 2nd.
• Science Fair will take place on June 9th from 6-7 p.m.
• Last Student day will be on June 14th and it will be an early release.  Students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m.
• No school on Monday, May 29th in observation of Memorial Day.
• Students in grades prek-1 don’t forget to bring in your permission slips for Wednesday, May 31st.
• Downeast Teen Leadership Camp registration is now open for teens entering grades 7-9. Visit the link for more info: https://healthyacadia.org/sb-detlc
• School Spirit Day is on Wednesday so don’t forget to wear your gold and black.  Hat Day is every Friday – you can wear a hat all day for $0.50.
• Thanks to the Washington County Sheriff’s Department today for the K-9 demonstration for the students and staff.  They enjoyed meeting K9-Kia!

Next Week’s Menu
Monday – Holiday- No School
Tuesday – Hamburger/Cheeseburger or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Wednesday – Barbequed Pork on a Roll or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Thursday - Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Friday – Baked Chicken or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Menu subject to change without notice!

• The May Reading Challenge has begun, the students have from the beginning of May to the beginning of June to read and record books. Winners PK-3rd chance to win a bike and helmet. Winners 4-8 chance to win a ride to school in the fire engine and/or ambulance.
• State testing sessions for Math and Reading in grades 3-8 will begin starting Tuesday, May 9th. Testing sessions for Science in grades 5 and 8 will begin Tuesday May 16th. The testing window closes on Friday May 26th. For more information on State testing visit: https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/Maine%20Through%20Year%20Assessment%20for%20Parents.pdf
• Filed trip for grades 6 & 7 on Friday, May 12th. Permission slips have gone home so please make sure to have them returned by Thursday, May 11, 2023.
• Field trip for 4 & 5 on Friday, May 19th permission slips will go home next week so please keep an eye out for those.
• No school on Monday, May 29th in observation of Memorial Day.
• Don’t forget that Hannaford Helps Schools is happening until May 27, 2023.  Certain products purchased gives you School Dollars and will go towards our school.
• School Spirit Day is on Wednesday so don’t forget to wear your gold and black.  Hat Day is every Friday – you can wear a hat all day for $0.50.
• The Alexander Elementary School will keep the RADA fundraising link open if anyone wishes to order at any time. We will keep sharing it on our Facebook page. Click on the link and it will ask if you want to support Alexander Elementary School. https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=3492614.5fd339. 

Next Week’s Menu
Monday – Hamburger/Cheeseburger or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Tuesday – Caesar Salad or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Wednesday – Chicken Nuggets or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Thursday Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Friday – Turkey & Swiss Sandwich or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Menu subject to change without notice!

• Wednesday, May 3rd is an early release, students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m.
• No school on Monday, May 29th in obersvation of Memorial Day.
• Don’t forget that Hannaford Helps Schools is happening until May 27, 2023.  Certain products purchased gives you School Dollars and will go towards our school.
• School Spirit Day is on Wednesday so don’t forget to wear your gold and black.  Hat Day is every Friday – you can wear a hat all day for $0.50.
• Don’t forget boots and inside sneakers it is still quite muddy outside and we need to change our footwear.  Warm jackets are still needed also.
• The Alexander Elementary School will keep the RADA fundraising link open if anyone wishes to order at any time. We will keep sharing it on our Facebook page. Click on the link and it will ask if you want to support Alexander Elementary School. https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=3492614.5fd339. 

Next Weeks Menu
Monday - Meatball Sub or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Tuesday - Nachos or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Wednesday – Chicken Burger or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Thursday Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Friday – Ham & Swiss Sandwich or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Menu is subject to change without notice!