Parental Involvement
Parental Involvement
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Parents are invited to visit their child's classroom, to participate in evening events and to attend parent information sessions. Parent Advisory Council, or PAC meetings, are held to update parents on helpful, current or other relevant information related to their child's education. We also have a Parent-Teacher Organization, dedicated to supporting our school and organizing their own family activities. Visit our PAC and PTO website by clicking the button below!
Volunteering During the School Day
Volunteering During the School Day
Effective July 2015, all school volunteers must obtain the required clearances. A volunteer is any adult serving in an unpaid position in which they are individually responsible for the welfare of a child or have “direct contact with children.”
For those who wish to be a volunteer, you are required to submit a Pennsylvania Criminal History Record(Act 34), a Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) and FBI Federal Criminal History Record to our main office. The following are required for all volunteers:
Criminal Record / Background Certification: PA Criminal Background Check
Free for Volunteers
Must be updated every 5 years
Child Abuse History Certification: PA Child Abuse History Clearance
Free for Volunteers.
Must be updated every 5 years
FBI fingerprint-based background certification: FBI Fingerprint Registration
Approximately $25.00-$30.00
USE CODE: 1KG6Q9
Registration is available online at IdentGO
* Fingerprinting is required for all volunteers who have not been a continuous resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the last 10 years. If you have been a continuous resident, you will be required to complete an official disclosure statement. Please complete the affidavit using the link below if this applies to you.
Must be updated every five years
All copies of updated results will need to be provided to the front desk.
Recurring Volunteer Opportunities
Recurring Volunteer Opportunities
Reading to Your Child's Class
Reading to Your Child's Class
Throughout the school year, there are multiple opportunities to visit your child's class to read a book!
Fall Book Fair This week-long event is dependent upon families like you! We need assistance organizing the displays, checking out purchases, managing student/family traffic through the library and clean up! See Mrs. Russell, AAECS Librarian for more information!
Veteran's Day
Veteran's Day
Is a member of your family currently enlisted in the military or a military veteran? We support our troops and are always eager to have families come to the classroom to share their experiences or to read a book to the class! Coming in uniform is not a requirement but definitely a plus!
Career Fair
Career Fair
This event has been difficult to put on due to the pandemic, but keep an eye out for our Career and College Fair, where parents like you can come share what you do for a living! All careers are valuable exposure for our students!
Field Day!
Field Day!
This off-site event includes all K-5 students and staff. The motto for Field Day is 'the more, the merrier' as we need help running student activity stations, snack stand, bathroom runs and more! Clearances are required to support this event!
Musical Parent Work Sessions!
Musical Parent Work Sessions!
This performance is nearly 100% student-driven! We do not spend money on sets, props, costumes or other items that we believe provide a valuable learning experience. However, there are just some things our students, nor our staff, can do! We may need assistance with larger, wooden set builds, complicated props or just with donations and supplies organization. Look out for more information on our Musical Parent Work Sessions!
5th Grade Graduation!
5th Grade Graduation!
Graduation is scheduled for the last day of school, June 6, 2024. It is a half day, so students are able to leave to get dressed up, hair done, etc! Holding this event outside allows us to host more guests, so bring the family along!
Student Showcases
Student Showcases
As an arts school, we try to host multiple showcases throughout the year for students to gain performance experience and demonstrate their progress! Family support to ensure students attend these performances is essential!
Our 4th and 5th Grade 2024 Spring Musical, Beauty & the Beast, JR at Miller Symphony Hall!
Our full 4th and 5th Grade Moana, JR Cast of 2023!
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