A.M. Aikin Elementary School

Today is dress like an adult you trust! Royal Reed and Kaizlee Looney chose their 4th grade math teacher Ms. Sims! Today they are styling Wildcat shirts and sweat pants! We love our teacher-student relationships!! 💛

For the last day of Start with Hello week, students dressed as their trusted adult. More pics will be added as teachers send them our way!!!

Crockett Intermediate, Aikin Elementary, Justiss Elementary, and T. G. Givens Early Childhood Center participated in "Start with Hello" week along with hundreds of schools and youth organizations across the United States. This program, founded by the Sandy Hook Promise, teaches students to be more socially inclusive and connected to each other. Students were taught the importance of inclusion of all students through presentations, guidance lessons, assemblies, special events, and campus-wide initiatives that reinforce the prevention of social isolation and loneliness.

Paris Independent School District (ISD) recently hosted an exciting soft opening event to introduce its new Parent Center. This initiative aims to bring together local agencies and Paris ISD parents in a collaborative environment, offering a wealth of resources and support.
The Parent Center is a dedicated space designed to be a welcoming and supportive environment where parents can access a variety of services, information, and assistance. Our mission is to empower parents by providing them with the tools and resources they need to effectively navigate the educational landscape and enhance their family's well-being. We collaborate with local agencies to bring expertise and resources on a wide range of topics, from academic support and mental health services to extracurricular activities and community programs.
Learning Opportunities for Parents
Technology
• Basic Computer Classes: Whether you're new to using computers or just looking to brush up on your skills, our basic computer classes cover essential topics to help you become more comfortable and efficient with technology.
• Parent Portal Navigation: Learn how to effectively use the Parent Portal to monitor your child's academic progress, attendance, and communicate with teachers.
• Google Applications: Get hands-on experience with Google applications such as Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets to enhance your organizational and productivity skills.
Life Skills
• ESL (English as a Second Language): Our ESL classes are designed to help non-native English speakers improve their language skills, enabling them to better support their children's education and integrate into the community.
• Informational Workshops: These workshops cover a variety of practical topics such as financial literacy, time management, and effective communication strategies.
• Practical Parent Education: Gain valuable insights and strategies for effective parenting, including discipline techniques, fostering a positive home environment, and supporting your child's learning.
Health & Wellness
• Stress and Anxiety Management: Learn techniques to manage stress and anxiety, promoting mental well-being for both you and your family.
• Healthy Choices: Workshops and resources focused on making informed decisions about nutrition, exercise, and overall health to ensure a balanced lifestyle for your family.

We have been having a great Start with Hello week!!!!

Start with Hello dress up reminder...

Aikin Wildcats had some visitors today!!! They were so excited to pet the goats and sheep and learn about the Open Barn this weekend. Everyone is welcome to go Saturday from 10 to 3.

Start with HELLO dress up reminder. .

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of one of our Aikin Wildcats, Judd Bryan, a fourth grader. He has been part of our Aikin family since kindergarten. His friends, teachers, staff and our entire Aikin family will miss him. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family. Counselors will be available for support for all students and staff.

Mrs. Ibarra's students are setting goals in their data folders, graphing them, and CRUSHING them!!!

We finished our week with grandparents having lunch with our third graders!

Aikin Elementary is excited to support Habitat for Humanity in their efforts to help Marie Hill, a lead custodian at Aikin, obtain a new home. To support this cause, all of the staff members at Aikin Elementary have taken turns to provide lunch for the volunteers working on Marie’s home every Saturday.

They anticipate around 20 volunteers each Saturday, but Marion Hutchison, the director at Habitat for Humanity, keeps them updated on any changes to the schedule and the number of volunteers expected as each Saturday approaches.

By providing lunch, Aikin staff aims to show their appreciation for the volunteers' hard work and dedication. Together, they can make a significant impact in Marie Hill's life and contribute to the community's spirit of giving and support.

2nd grade Grandparent's lunch was GROOVY!!!

Next week is Start With Hello Week. Please see graphic below for information and dress up days!!

Today our first grade students had a great time having lunch with their grandparents!!!

Some of our Cat squad was busy this morning making posters for Start with Hello Week that begins next week. Stay tuned for some fun activities and dress-up days for next week!

4th graders loved their lunch guests today!!! Their grandparents!!!

Our Kindergarten students were so happy to see their grandparents at lunch today!!

Reminder for September's Parent Café this week.

Mrs. Crawford read Snowmen At Night to her Friday students and made snowmen snacks!