Once again AES Students are participating in the 'Bikes for Books' program sponsored by the St. Croix Lodge. Students K-8 will be challenged to read as many age-appropriate books as possible through the month of March. For each book read, students' names will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win brand-new bikes! Bikes are available for boys and girls in each classroom. Bikes are donated by the St. Croix Lodge.

Basketball News:
o On Monday, February 26 th the boy’s will be having
practice from 2:30-4:00.
o On Wednesday, February 28 th will be a home game at
AES. Girl’s games starts at 5:30 with the boy’s
following at 6:30.
o On Thursday, March 1 st there will be a second home
game at AES. Girl’s game starts at 5:30 with the boy’s
at 6:30.

 Cheerleader’s need to wear a pair of black shorts under their
uniforms.
 The Whose? Who! staff pictures raised $105.00 for the
penny drive.

Friday, February 9th - 

Detective Fowler of the Maine State Police visited grades 6-8 today to give a presentation on forensics and evidence collection. Students learned about the job of an Evidence Response Technician (ERT) for the State Police while also going hands-on and collecting fingerprint and DNA samples. Thank you to Det. Fowler and the Maine State Police!

Winter Carnival Week [Feb. 12th - 16th]

Monday - Crazy Hat and/or Hair Day, events held in the morning
Tuesday - Favorite Music/Book/Movie Character, events held in the morning
Wednesday - Valentine's Day (Red and/or Pink day), events held in the morning
Thursday - Throwback Thursday (dress up from a past decade), events held in the afternoon
Friday - School Spirit / Sports day, events held morning and afternoon

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• Basketball Next Week:
  
  • Monday, February 12th the AES basketball teams will travel to East Range II School in Topsfield for a Scrimmage.  Bus will leave AES @ 3:00 for the 4:00 girl’s game and 5:00 boy’s game.
    
  • Wednesday, February 14th the Girls team will have practice from 2:30-4:00.
    
  • Thursday, February 15th there will be a Scrimmage at AES beginning at 4:00 girl’s game and 5:00 boy’s game.
    
  • Friday, February 16th sports pictures will be taken beginning @ 8:30.
    
• Student Council News:
  
  • Student Council is currently selling Candy Grams for $0.25 each until Feb. 14th.
    
• AES is still collecting pennies for the Penny Drive which will be donated to the Homeless Shelter in Calais.
  
• WinterKids Olympic Program has ended and AES was 5th out of 16 Counties.  We will be receiving snowshoes and sleds.  ☺
  
• Winter Carnival Next Week Theme Days:
  
  • Monday will be crazy hair/hat day
    
  • Tuesday will be Favorite Book/Movie Character/Music
    
  • Wednesday will be Red/Pink Day
    
  • Thursday will be Throwback Thursday (dress from the past)
    
  • Friday will be School Spirit Day.  (Black and Gold)
    
• We are still collecting recipes from each student if you have not already brought one in please do so.
  

The results are in:          Alexander Elementary placed 5th in the Winter Kids Winter Games! 

As a result, AES will receive snow sleds and snow shoes for our students to use during the school day!

Congratulations and thank you to all students, parents, and staff for your hard work and participation!