Entries by Lesli Piotrowski

Trimester 2 Ends

Tuesday, March 3 is the end of Trimester 2.  Report cards will be posted on Thursday, March 12.  The final Trimester of this school year begins on Wednesday, March 4.  The last day of school is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 2.  

PTO Book Fair a Success!

Thank you to all our wonderful PTO volunteers who manned and worked the Scholastic Book Fair.  Our students loved the jungle theme and great book selection.  Our coin drive campaign, All For Books, was a big success and enabled some students to get a new book who might not otherwise get one.  The Scholastic Book […]

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Conferences took place on Thursday, February 27 and Friday, February 28.  Thank you to all parents who came and met with their child’s teacher.  Conferences are a great time to discuss a child’s progress at school and celebrate their success and discuss areas for growth.  If you didn’t have a chance to meet with your […]

Children's Book Author Visits Aspen

Children’s book author Faith Goldstein visited Aspen Elementary on Friday to read her book “Gorillas’ Night Out” to kindergarten, first, and second grade students. Her book tells the story of a group of gorillas who sneak out of a zoo and have a night on the town. The students asked plenty of good questions.

Valentine's Day Parties

Our PTO room parents are busy planning amazing parties for our students to help them celebrate Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14.  Also, please remember that when students are preparing valentines for their classmates, no food, candy, or gum is to be included.  We must stick with our “no food” policy to keep all students […]

Author Visit

Author and former kindergarten teacher, Faith Goldstein, will be speaking to all students at Aspen School on Friday, February 7.  Mrs. Goldstein was interviewed on Good Day Chicago Weekend recently to talk about her new book, Gorillas’ Night Out, as well as to discuss the importance of reading in a child’s education.  She will be […]

Geography Bee Tests Students’ Knowledge of the World

Students’ knowledge of world geography was tested at the National Geographic GeoBee competition at Aspen Elementary on Thursday. Six fourth and fifth grade students, who were finalists of geography bees in their classrooms, vied for first place. Following National Geographic’s guidebook, Mrs. Pogachnik asked tough questions relating to science, culture, environment, history and science about […]