Welcome to the 2024-2025 School year!

Greetings from the Principals

Dear Ardmore Families,

Welcome to the new school year! We are excited to see our returning students and welcome our new students very soon. Ardmore is an amazing and loving school, and we are so lucky to co-lead this school with our families.One of the things we look forward to most is hearing from our students about how they spent their summer. We can't wait to listen to their stories and see their smiling faces back in our building, ready for another year of learning and growth. As we embark on this new academic journey together, we want to thank you for your continuous support and partnership and we are so excited to make new partnerships.

Our goal is to create an environment where every child feels safe, encouraged, and motivated to achieve their full potential as they learn about who they are as learners and build on the assets and gifts they bring with them. We are committed to working closely with you to ensure a positive and enriching experience for all students. This year, we have many exciting opportunities ahead, from engaging learning experiences to hopefully creating memorable events for all of our kids. We hope you we continue to stay connected with all of you throughout the year. Your involvement and input are vital to the success of our school community. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns. Together, we will make this school year one of growth, achievement, and joy. Please see below upcoming events and important information.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Sincerely,

Tina Bogucharova-Principal

Yusra Obaid-Assistant Principal

 

Save the Date

8/27:  10am-11am Kindergarten Classroom Experience

8/29:  4pm-6pm Back to School Family Event

9/3:  First Day of School 1st-12th Graders/PTSA Back Welcome Coffee 8am-9am

9/6:  First Day of School Kindergarteners/PTSA Welcome Coffee 8am-9am

9/9:  First Day of Preschool

9/20:  PTSA Family Event "Movie Night and Membership Meeting" 6pm-7:30pm

9/30: Curriculum Night 5:30-7:15

Please follow our Calendar for future events https://ardmore.bsd405.org/our-school/calendar

Welcome Kindergarteners

Kindergarten students and parents are welcome to join us for a special classroom event!

When: Tuesday, 8/27, 10:00am-11:00am

Who: Incoming Kindergarten students and guardians

Where: Ardmore Elementary School

What: Students will be able to tour the classroom, common areas such as the bathroom, experience a short learning activity, and meet our kindergarten teachers. Parents will be able to meet the Principal and get answers to questions regarding school procedures, curriculum and more! We look forward to seeing you soon! Please RSVP here:  Kindergarten Experience RSVP

Taking Care of Business Day

Welcome back to school, Ardmore Eagles! On Thursday, 8/29, please come to school and meet your new classmates, teachers and enjoy some refreshments. On 8/28 in the afternoon, around 4pm, you will receive an email from your child's classroom teacher to let you know your child's placement for the 2024-2025 school year. We are excited to see our families and students! Come learn about the PTSA, school events, after school clubs, bus, immunization, and get all of your questions answered. See you soon!

New bus riders can experience meeting the bus driver and riding the bus around the school.  The Bus Round Up starts at 5pm.

Ardmore School Hours

Breakfast at the Café 7:35-7:55am

Teacher Pick Up 8:00 am

School Begins8:05 am

School Dismissal 2:35 pm (12:20pm on Wednesdays)

For detailed information regarding Lunch and Recess times please see our Community Handbook below.

Community Handbook

Please take a look at our Community Handbook for information regarding school procedures.  

School Supply List

We will provide materials and supplies for learning but here is an optional school supply list if you would like to donate to the classroom.

 

Staff-Family Communications

One of the ways to communicate with school is through text messages.  At Ardmore, we are happy to communicate with you using the Talking Point app.  You may receive messages from your teacher and staff regarding important reminders.

Please download here: App Store, Google Play

 

FREE Breakfast and Lunch

We are happy to share that breakfast and lunch will be offered at no cost (FREE) for all students attending Ardmore Elementary during the 2024-25 school year!  Any students wanting to purchase milk only would need to enter their student ID # as that item still needs to be paid for at a cost of $.50. The meal is free, not individual components. While meals are free, it is still important that you complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit (CNEEB) application as it may qualify you for:  Summer EBT benefits;Waived or reduced fees for other programs and activities;Community resources available through our Family Engagement Specialists; and/or Help secure additional funding for our school!  The 2024-25 CNEEB application will be available the week of August 19, 2024 and can be completed online at:  www.bsd405.org/freeandreduced.  

 

Attendance Policy and Parent Vue

All BSD families are asked to acknowledge our attendance policy. Each year families are granted 5 Excused Absences for extended vacations or appointments.  For medical or official government-related appointments we are able to excuse absences.  Otherwise, absences and tardies are Unexcused.  Please contact us if you have any questions.  Here is more information: Attendance - Bellevue School District (bsd405.org)

Parent Vue is a wonderful APP to keep track of attendance and schoolwide communication.  At 4pm on 8/28 your child's homeroom information will be visible in Parent Vue.  If your student is about to enter middle school, we highly recommend that you get familiar with this APP because you'll be able to keep track of much more school-related messages such as Assignments and Grades. https://bsd405.org/departments/district-technology/grades-attendance/

Safety Drills

Each month we will practice a Safety Drill.  The purpose is for students to have awareness of how they should react during an emergency but most importantly to practice staying calm. Each drill takes just a few minutes and after each drill we will answer students' questions and offer further explanations to improve our procedures.

September:  Fire Evacuation

October:  Earthquake

November:  Active Threat/Lockdown

December:  Shelter-In-Place

January:  Active Threat/Lockdown

February:  Earthquake

March:  Lockout

April:  Fire Evacuation

May Active Threat/Lockdown

June:  Fire Evacuation

BSD Resources for Parents

1) The Bellevue School District welcomes back students, staff and families for the 2024-2025 school year! Get prepared with all the information you need to head back to school. Visit the 2024 Back to School Information web post below to learn about enrolling at BSD, fall bus routes, laptop distribution, school meals, back-to-school events, and more. This web post will be updated over the weeks leading up to the first day of school, so be sure to check back frequently for new resources.

2024 Back to School Information web post

2) Is your students having difficulties attending school?  Supporting Parents with Attendance Difficulties is a BSD event aimed at supporting families with students in Grades 4-9.  Please see flyer below for more information.

SupportingParentsGroupflyer24-25.pdf