September Momentum - Let's Keep Building Together

  

Hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend! Thank you for all those attended the first general membership meeting of the year, as we were able to provide an update from the Principal and other PTA committees.  Our School 2026-2027 PTA Budget was also approved.

 

Additionally, while the weather seemed a bit gloomy causing a slight delay, the PTA Picnic and related Dine-Out at Flippin' Pizza was a great success. A lot of fun, and Fred's Ice Cream and Clayboys, was had by all! 

 

Your membership funds and supports the programs and activities that make Ashburton Elementary such a special place for our students, staff, and families.

• School-wide programming
• Classroom enhancements
• Staff appreciation
• Teacher-sponsored clubs
• Advocacy
• Community events
• Student enrichment

Please consider joining or renewing your AES PTA Membership for the 2026-2027 School Year!

 

Upcoming Events 

 

 

 PTA Movie Night, September 25, 2026

 

Grab your blankets — the Annual PTA Outdoor Movie Night is back! Join us under the stars at Ashburton Field for a night of community, fun, and family-friendly cinema.

 

YOUR KIDS pick the movie! Students will vote on one of three big-screen contenders. Teachers will receive voting instructions and ballots on September 8th — so families, start those dinner-table debates now! Every vote gets tallied by the PTA to crown this year's big winner. Democracy in action, movie-night style.

FREE for PTA members. $15 per school-aged child for non-members — or, just saying, joining the PTA might be the better deal. 😉 Scan the QR Code above for advance entry wristband or purchase tickets!  Advance registration closes Monday, September 21, 2026. 

 

We can't wait to see you there — bring your chairs, bring your snacks, and get ready for a night under the stars!

 

 

 

October PTA General Membership Meeting, October 6, 2026

 

Please join us for the 2026-2027 PTA General Membership Meeting in October. We plan to start at 7:30pm.  This will be our first in-person meeting of the school year, with a planned discussion as to a proposed update to the AES PTA by-laws.

 

 

PTA Fall Festival, October 24, 2026

 

Get ready for an afternoon (between 3-6pm) packed with fall games, candy, food trucks, a scavenger hunt, a haunted hallway, face painting, and more! Bring the family and celebrate the season with our school community—this year is going to be full of fall fun!

 

It’s not too early to get involved! Fall Festival Volunteer Signup. From setting up to helping run activities, there’s a role for everyone. Sign up to volunteer and help make this year’s Fall Festival unforgettable! SSL hours are available for student volunteers.

 

Stay tuned for more details!

Spirit Wear Discount Ending September 14th

 
Find something for your child or yourself — tees, sweatshirts, hats, pajama pants, shorts, bags, water bottles & more — in Ashburton’s 1st Place Spiritwear online shop. Orders ship directly to your home. Everything in the store is up to 35% off until September 14th. Grab yours before it's gone. Shop Here: AES 1st Place Spiritwear Online Shop.

 

Additionally, the gray Ashburton rally tee is available in both youth sizes and will be available for purchase after the first week of school, with orders delivered directly to students after the school year begins — no shipping costs! Take a look at the gray rally tee here in Givebacks.

 

And a reminder: If your student does not have a rally tee and cost is a barrier, please reach out to your grade-level counselor. The PTA will work with them to make sure your student gets a shirt.

 

Ashburton Star Store begins September 4, 2026!  Volunteer now!

 

 

The Ashburton school store, the “Star Store” is coming back this year! The store is sponsored by the PTA and provides students with an opportunity to learn money management in a low-pressure atmosphere. We generally sell fun school supplies like pencils, erasers, and bookmarks near-cost for 25 or 50 cents each, with a maximum spend of $1. We’ll serve two to three grades at a time on Friday mornings outside the media center, starting with 4th and 5th graders on September 4. You can see the full schedule here.

 

Volunteer to help! It takes at least 2, and up to 5 parent volunteers each week to run the store. It’s an easy way to see your kids during the day. The needs are to help set up at 8:30 outside of the Media Center, assist the students with their purchases from 8:40-9am, and tear down afterwards. We’re usually done by 9:10. Students are welcome to help set up and shop early, but we ask that they go to their classrooms at 8:40. Please sign up here.

 

 

Calling all adult volunteers and families with SSL-eligible students!

Come help us uncover what’s hiding in the shed and see what we can bring back for this year’s Fall Festival!

 

We’re getting ready to start planning this year’s Fall Festival, and we need some extra hands to help us see what we have to work with! Our outdoor storage shed is filled with decorations, props, inflatables, and other supplies from past Fall Festivals. We’d love to get a group of adults and older students (SSL hours available) together to empty the shed, sort everything, and take inventory of what we have.

What We'll Be Doing

- Emptying and organizing the storage shed

- Sorting decorations, props, inflatables, and other supplies

- Taking inventory of what we have

- Checking larger items and inflatables to make sure they're in good condition

- Identifying anything that may need batteries, repairs, or replacement

- Brainstorming how we can use what we have for this year's Fall Festival

 

One of our goals is to hopefully bring back the Haunted Hallway this year, but first we need to see what we have available and determine what’s possible. So if you love Halloween, decorating, or just getting a little messy and organized, we'd love your help!

Adults & Older Students Welcome!

Some of the decorations and props are large and heavy, so we will need adults who are comfortable helping with the heavier lifting and moving. Middle and high school students are also encouraged to participate and can help with sorting, organizing, inventory, and moving lighter items.

SSL hours can be provided for eligible middle and high school students.

Volunteer Day

Friday, September 18
Anytime between 1:00–5:00 PM

You don't need to commit to the entire four hours—even an hour or two would be a huge help! The more hands we have, the faster we can get organized and start turning our ideas into a great Fall Festival for our students!

Sign up here through the sign-up genius. 

 

 

 

Registration for Fall Clubs and Community Programs NOW OPEN!

 

The Ashburton Club Hub provides general information about before and after school enrichment activities available to Ashburton Elementary School students. Fall clubs registration is open and clubs start the week of September 28th.  

 

The Fall Clubs available, along with relevant disclaimers, registration details, school notifications, and pickup procedures are located on the AES PTA website by clicking here. Detailed and up-to-date club information will be provided by the individual program providers.  

 

Girls On the Run 5K running program

https://www.girlsontherunofmoco.org/3rd-5th-grade-program-details

Grades 3 - 5 Only

Times:  Tues / Thurs AM 7:30 - 8:45 (practice at school)

Start Date:  Tues 9/29

5K Date:  Sun 11/22

Registration Link:  https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/fall26prgrmreg?sid=6dade5bfcb2f4153b3bdffa3cc07ffad

 

Name It to Keep It — and Give Back!

We all know things tend to wander during the first week of school. If you’re labeling water bottles, lunchboxes, jackets, or pencil cases, consider ordering through Mabel’s Labels. Even if items don’t arrive by August 25, your future self will thank you — and a portion of every order supports the PTA.

 

 

Reach out with Questions!

If you have any questions about PTA membership, upcoming events, volunteering, or anything else, please reach out to info@ashburtonpta.org.