Athens Elementary School

Ann Weigand is the staff member with lots of siblings whom she loves very much. Yay for you if you guessed her!

This AMS/AHS staff member is #14 of 16 siblings. She worked in childcare for over 15 years. She loves all sports, gardening, cooking/baking & being with family is her happy place. Is this: Ann Weigand, Aliya Thunder, Becki Bliven, or Sharalyn Zettler?

This post is for all of the AMS and AHS families out there. Tonight is the night to come to the ITLC at Athens High School from 6:00-7:00pm to learn test-taking strategies. Remember to bring your devices please.

Throughout February, Mrs. Hartwig's preschoolers were busy learning about kindness and conducted various acts of kindness. We made cards for our bus drivers and made valentines for teachers at AES and the Athens Vet Clinic. We also sent kindness hugs to loved ones near and far.

Jessica Bunkelman is the staff member who judged livestock and poultry in college, loves to bake, and prefers books over movies. Go binge on a movie if you've guessed her!

In honor of our Raise Craze and Kindness Acts the Fourth Graders in Mrs. Luther's classroom created Word Art describing faculty and staff at AES.

Fourth graders and faculty members from AES tied blankets. The blankets were then donated to the Athens Police Department for emergency situations.

In honor of the Raise Craze and Kindness Acts the fourth graders in Mrs. Luther's class created word art describing faculty and staff at AES.

We have had the registration window only open a couple of days and already have over 15% of the familes register for next year! That is a great start! Let's keep that number growing. If you are having issues or lack a computer at home, you can go to your building office tomorrow during parent-teacher conferences from 3:30 to 7:30 for some help. No appointment need. Otherwise you can go to our registration website and sign up for next year. https://www.athens1.org/page/online-registration Remember the deadline is May 24th.

The first graders at AES have been learning about US symbols, presidents, and patriotism. They performed poems and songs for their families and enjoyed a patriotic treat generously provided by the YES group.

Can you guess the staff member who works at AMS/AHS and Maple Grove? She was an assistant livestock judging coach and assistant poultry judging coach while in college. She usually prefers the book over the movie. Lastly, she loves to bake and is not very crafty. Is this: Brenda Wilker, Jessica Bunkelman, Robin Hanson, or Dee Brewster?

Attention AMS and AHS families: it's almost time for state assessments and soon, end of year testing too. Would you like to learn some test-taking strategies? Of course you just said, "YES please!". Then plan on bringing your cell phone, Chromebook or tablet to the ITLC on Monday, March 11, 2024 from 6:00 - 7:00pm.

The online registration window is now open! You can begin registrating for the 24-25 school year to the School District of Athens. If you have any question please contact your school office or go to the registration website https://www.athens1.org/page/online-registration

The water skier with overseas travel dreams is Sami Braun. If you guessed her, reward yourself by eating some extra sweet treats on this Leap Day in February because you can say, "I won't do it next year!"

This AHS staff member is on a water ski team with her husband. Her dream is to travel to Rome, Italy & Santorini, Greece. Is she: Jessica Bunkelman, Brenda Wilker, Sami Braun, or Jess Bingham?

This week third graders walked and spread kindness around Main Street. We stopped at IGA, Cocina On The Square, Credit Union, Lonate, Hardware Store, and the Village Clerk's office. Thank you all for allowing our class to share some kindness.

DON'T MISS IT! The Fine Arts Festival (or Shindig... whatever you like to call it) is this Sunday at 1:00! Here is a poster with the details and a glimpse at some of the work that will be on sale or up for silent auction! Come join the fun at this relaxed, fine-arts-filled event!

Nicole Dassow is the staff member who has traveled many miles. You earned a voucher to skip to the front of the airport security line if you guessed her.

This AES staff member has been to every state and lived in 5 of them. She also has traveled overseas to 15 different destinations. Is this traveling guru: Nicole Dassow, Joy Redmann, Bridget Kottke, or Kathy Luther?

The bass guitar Disney player and UW Marching Band alumni is Erin Baer. You earned yourself some quarter notes and half rests if you guessed her. Go compose Taylor Swift's next #1 hit!