The Griffin
Important Dates
April Month of the Military Child
11th April- Report cards released in Aspen
2nd May No School
5-9th May 3rd through 5th Grade Testing (make up testing May 12-16)
- 5th May ELA/Literacy Unit 1
- 6th May ELA/Literacy Unit 2
- 7th Mathematics Unit 1
- 8th May Mathematics Unit 2
- 9th May Mathematics Unit 3
7th May Volunteer Banquet
23rd May No School
30th May-Awards AssemblyÂ
- Pk-1:45-2:15
- K1:00-1:30
- 1st 8:30-9:00
- 2nd 10:00-10:30
- 3rd 9:15-9:45
- 4th 11:30-12:00
- 5th 10:45-11:30
6th June Field Day
10th June Last Day of School
Questions or concerns
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To let us know if your child will be absent or if you have any other attendance-related issues/questions, please email the office staff atÂ
It won't be long until the end of the school year, but that doesn't stop us from striving for continuous improvement. We are excited to announce our new on-line version of the Griffin, replacing our current email version. Our new on-line version will provide an opportunity for deeper engagement, allow us to share more detailed stories, insights and news, and of course centralize information and reduce e-mails. The depth of content fosters a stronger connection between the school and our community. It's early days so please expect much to change , but we can't wait to see how it evolves. This week we'd like to give a special shout out to all of students. April is the Month of the Military Child, and SES and the SES PTA recognize and honor the unique challenges and resilience of military-connected children, ensuring they receive the support and understanding they need, both during and outside of this special month.
Our doors are always open to our community, we welcome your feedback.
Tessa and Tommy
OUR SCHOOL ROUTINE
School doors for entry open no earlier than
7.40AM. School ends every day at 2.30pm. except
on Thursdays. (1.30PM)
Our Pre-K, Kinder & First Students (unless they
are 7 years old) must have a one-to-one handoff
arrangement with parents or bus at dismissal.
Please don't ask your students to walk to the Kiss
and Ride unescorted or with an older sibling at SES.
ATTENTION
Students MUST be signed in if arriving late.
Please do not leave your car unattended if
you are using the pick/up drop off lane.
Tickets will be issued.
Exciting Things Happening at SES!!!
On April 8th the annual SES Coin War began!Â
Coin wars has grown in popularity every year and is not only a great fundraiser but also a mechanism to build spirit and promote friendly competition, not to mention encourages lots of student participation, they take it very seriously.
Students were able to positively impact their grades coin count, but also sabotage other grades. Lots of strategy came into play, and huge shake outs every day.
Congratulations to our 2024 winners. 4th Grade, who pulled out the win despite losing half of their points to a strong sabotage campaign.
All of the proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to fund desired items in our Art and Music departments.
READ ACROSS AMERICA
We recently wrapped up our Read Across America activities bringing reading excitement to children across all of our grades. We want to make our community a place where Read Across America is on everyone's calendar, making time to read with children and celebrate reading.
All of the students were given bingo cards, just 5 in a row and they got a token for the school book vending machine !!! WOW!
For those students that blacked out their bingo card their name was entered into a grade box for a lucky draw. Our Griffin delivered book sets to the lucky winners. Â
Congratulations to everyone.
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What's for Lunch??
SCHOOL RE-REGISTRATION
Re-registration began this week. Parents must
submit a re-registration to indicate whether each
student is staying in DoDEA or leaving their current
location. Parents should log into the DoDEA Student
Information System (DSIS) Family Portal at:
https://dodeasis.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.do
Stuttgartesregistrar@dodea.edu
URGENT TALENT SHOW SIGN UP!!!!
It's time to prepare for our fabulous talent show. Prior to auditions, parents are asked to complete the form below by this Tuesday (April 22nd). Â
We're looking forward to seeing what our talented Griffins have in store for us. Remember, please respond by this Tuesday.
SES 2025 Talent Show: Give them the Ol’ Razzle Dazzle Auditions
The Parent Post (PTA)
The SES PTA is extremely important to our school, fostering communication, collaboration, and support between parents, teachers, and the school community, ultimately benefiting students. They serve as a crucial link, enabling parents to be actively involved in their child's education and helping schools access resources and community support. If and when you have the opportunity volunteer for events and fund raising it is much appreciated and is so important to our school & students.
Let's WELCOME the 25/26 SES PTA Board.
- Dorothy Bose & Jessica Roach Co-Presidents
- Whitney Caspers Treasurer
- Elaine Spencer Secretary
Next Tuesday on the 22nd April we have a Month of the Military Child Bootcamp and Vehicle Display. We need volunteers to set up the obstacle course and monitor students as they check out really cool military vehicles. There are several shifts available between 8.00AM and 12.00PM. Please consider signing up at:
Month of the Military Child Post Cards
In honor of the Month of the Military Child, students will be bringing home a special postcard this week, a small gift to help them connect with someone important in their lives.
If your child would like to send their postcard, simply have them drop the completed, addressed card in the Dandelion Express mailbox (inside the school entrance) by Friday, May 17.Â
The PTA will handle postage and mailing—no stamp needed!
Thanks for helping us celebrate our military-connected kids!
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