Alvaton Bluebird Buzz
Last Update: July 24, 2026
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Our Vision: To become the leader in education where every child succeeds!
A Message from the Principal, Dr. Butts
July 17, 2026
Dear Bluebird Families,
I hope you are continuing to enjoy a wonderful summer with your family and friends!
On July 6, I shared our first back-to-school letter with important dates and information for the 2026–2027 school year. As we get closer to the beginning of school, I wanted to send a second update with new information, additional reminders, and forms that families may need to complete.
We are excited to welcome our Bluebirds back as we begin another year of learning, leadership, and success!
Our school-wide theme for the 2026–2027 school year is:
🎮 Game On: Level Up for Learning, Leadership, & Success!
This year, we are challenging every Bluebird to level up as a learner, leader, and teammate as we continue working together to ensure that Every Child Succeeds!
📅 Upcoming Important Dates
📅 Upcoming Important Dates
📘 Bluebird BEGINNINGS: Kindergarten Night
📘 Bluebird BEGINNINGS: Kindergarten Night
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
5:30–7:30 PM
Incoming kindergarten students and their families are invited to meet our staff, tour the school, grab some treats, purchase Alvaton apparel, and learn more about beginning kindergarten at Alvaton Elementary.
🏫 Open House: Pre-K–6th Grade
🏫 Open House: Pre-K–6th Grade
Thursday, August 6, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM
Please come meet your child’s teacher, visit classrooms, bring school supplies, and get ready for a fantastic school year! Kindergarten families are also invited to attend Open House.
Families of students in first through sixth grade will receive their child’s homeroom teacher assignment on August 6 an hour before Open House begins. The information will be sent to the email address and/or phone number listed in Infinite Campus.
🎒 First Day of School
🎒 First Day of School
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
We cannot wait to welcome all of our Bluebirds back for another amazing school year!
Doors open at 8am. School Day starts at 8:30am.
🚨 New: First-Day Visitor Information
🚨 New: First-Day Visitor Information
Parents and guardians are welcome to walk their Bluebirds to class on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 12.
For the safety of our students and staff, all visitors must check in through the RAPTOR visitor management system, which requires a scanned driver’s license.
To help us reduce wait times on the first morning, please complete the First Day Visitor Badge Form. We will use this information to pre-print badges and have them ready outside the front doors.
If your driver’s license has not previously been scanned into our RAPTOR system, please bring it to Kindergarten Night or Open House so that you can be registered before the first day of school.
Complete the First Day Visitor Badge Form:
First Day Visitor Sign Up Form
⏰ New: Early Drop-Off Registration
⏰ New: Early Drop-Off Registration
Early drop-off is available from 7:30–8:00 AM for families who need this option because of work obligations. Due to limited space and staffing, early drop-off should only be used by families who have a genuine need for supervision before regular arrival begins. Also, drop off will be in the bus loop starting at 7:30 am as a staff member will be outside to escort or watch the child enter into the school building.
Families who plan to use early drop-off must complete the registration form below:
Early Drop-Off Registration Form: Early Drop Off Form
🚌 Bus Route Stop Map
🚌 Bus Route Stop Map
To view the 2026–2027 Bus Route Stop Map for elementary schools, please click the link below:
📝 Coming Soon: Household Income Form
Following Open House, all families will receive information about completing the Household Income Form, also known as the HIF.
We are urging every family to complete the form and provide the requested household information. Your participation can directly help Alvaton Elementary receive additional funding for important programs, services, and resources.
Information collected through the HIF helps support programs such as:
Our Family Resource Center
Title I services which is educational resources such as additional teachers or curriculum
Student and family resources
Additional educational programs and support
Completing the form also helps Alvaton Elementary remain eligible to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision, or CEP, which allows all of our students to receive free breakfast and lunch.
We need your help!
✅ Complete one form per family.
✅ List all WCPS students living in your household.
✅ Provide the requested household information.
✅ All information is confidential.
✅ Every family is encouraged to complete the form.
Mrs. McClard and I will send additional information closer to Open House explaining how and when to complete the form.
Families who complete the form and provide the requested information may also be eligible to participate in gift card drawings!
Thank you in advance for helping Alvaton Elementary continue receiving funding and resources that directly benefit our students and families.
💻 Online Registration Reminder
💻 Online Registration Reminder
Online Registration is required for all students, including returning students.
Please make sure your child’s registration is completed before the first day of school.
Online Registration:
https://sites.google.com/warren.kyschools.us/wcpsolr/home
📋 Enrollment Reminders
📋 Enrollment Reminders
Families enrolling a new student or an incoming kindergarten student should provide the following documents:
Birth certificate
Two proofs of residency
Kentucky Immunization Certificate
Kentucky Physical Examination Form
Kentucky Vision Examination Form
Kentucky Dental Examination Form
You may email enrollment documents to our school secretary, Mrs. Cindy Rodriguez, at cindy.rodriguez@warren.kyschools.us, or bring them to the school during summer office hours.
🕗 Summer Office Hours
🕗 Summer Office Hours
Our school office is open:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Please contact us if you need assistance with enrollment, registration, or other back-to-school needs.
✏️ School Supply Lists
✏️ School Supply Lists
School supply lists for kindergarten through sixth grade are available in the Bluebird Buzz. Please review the list for your child’s grade level before Open House and the first day of school.
View all supply lists here:
Kindergarten through 6th grade School Supply Lists
00- Kindergarten Supply List 2026-2027
1st Grade Supply List 2026-2027
3rd Grade Supply List 2026-2027
4th Grade Supply List 2026-2027
5th Grade Supply List 2026-2027
6th Grade Supply List 2026-2027
🐦 Stay Connected
🐦 Stay Connected
Please continue checking the Bluebird Buzz for updated information, important announcements, upcoming events, school supply lists, and additional back-to-school reminders.
Bluebird Buzz:
https://sites.google.com/warren.kyschools.us/bluebirdbuzz/announcements
Thank you for taking the time to review this second summer update and for completing the forms that apply to your family.
We appreciate your continued partnership, support, and willingness to help us prepare for another successful school year. We are honored to serve your family and look forward to welcoming everyone back very soon!
Together, let’s make the 2026–2027 school year our best one yet!
Great Things Today...Greater Things Tomorrow!
For more updates, please visit the Bluebird Buzz Below:
Bluebird Buzz
Best regards,
Dr. Pauletha Butts
Principal, Alvaton Elementary School
pauletha.butts@warren.kyschools.us
Hello Bluebird Families,
It’s time to get ready for the 2026–2027 school year!
Please take a few minutes to complete your child’s online registration. This helps us plan and prepare for a successful year for all of our Bluebirds!
🔗 Online Registration for New or Returning Families:
https://bit.ly/3OvvY9H
Do you have a child who may be eligible for preschool? We would love to connect with you!
🔗 Preschool Eligibility & Registration:
https://bit.ly/4vvJo6q
Thank you for taking the time to complete registration and for helping us prepare for another amazing year at AES!
Early Drop Off Form
Early Drop Off Form
⏰ Early Drop Off Option (7:30–8:00 a.m.)
If your work schedule requires you to be at your job by 8:00 a.m., we are offering an Early Drop Off window from 7:30–8:00 a.m. This service is available only for families who need it due to their work obligations and will provide supervised care during that time.
To request Early Drop Off, please complete the form linked below:
🔗 2026-2027 Early Drop Off Form
We kindly ask that families only sign up if there is a true need, as supervision and space during this time are limited. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
Please see the 2026-2027 School Calendar that was board approved.
2026-2027 School Calendar--Start 8/12/26 (With Preschool)
If you need to make a transportation change for your child, please be sure to complete the Transportation Change Form before 2:00 p.m. This allows us time to prepare the note and ensure your child’s teacher receives it before dismissal.
Thank you for helping us keep all of our Bluebirds safe and organized during afternoon dismissal! 💙💛
Friendly Reminder
If you are interested in chaperoning a field trip that we are offering parents the opportunity to attend, please remember that you must have completed the volunteer training prior to the trip.
Mrs. Jill McClard has shared the information about this process. If you would like to become a volunteer, please email her at jill.mcclard@warren.kyschools.us for details and next steps.
Thank you so much for your willingness to help and for supporting our Bluebirds!
Talking Points Access
Talking Points Access
If your Talking Points app is not working, it may be because you do not have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. Talking Points is linked directly to the Parent Portal, so without one, the system cannot connect.
To set up your Parent Portal, we must be able to provide you with a username and password, therefore please contact our office during office hours and we will help get you set up. Thank you!
Gator & Other Opportunities!
Gator & Other Opportunities!
Title I Program
Title I Program
Please take a few minutes to view the slideshow presentation about our school and Title I program. After viewing, we kindly ask that you complete this very short survey—your feedback is greatly appreciated!
🔗 Click here to complete the survey
Thank you for your time and support!
Lost and Found Procedure
Lost and Found Procedure
If your child loses or misplaces an item during the school year, please encourage them to visit the lost and found area. The lost and found area will be cleaned out at the end of each month; therefore, it is important that students keep up with their items and check the lost and found area regularly. Parents and guardians are welcome to check in at the front office and check the lost and found area, if needed.
Students who come through the car rider line may be dropped off between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. Class begins promptly at 8:30 AM. Your child will be counted tardy if they come in after 8:30am.
Faculty and Staff Shout-Outs!
Faculty and Staff Shout-Outs!
Each day we hear wonderful reports of how our faculty and staff are going above and beyond, and these reports are something we would love to collect into one location and share! If there is a faculty or staff member of Alvaton Elementary who has gone above and beyond for your student/family, please take a moment to give them a shout-out by clicking here. We know hearing your authentic and kind words of appreciation will make their day even brighter! Thank you for all that you do!
Leader In Me - Habits Family Resource
image0.jpegVolunteer at Alvaton Elementary
Volunteer at Alvaton Elementary
If you are planning to volunteer at Alvaton Elementary, you must complete the training YEARLY. The training is ONLINE and you must email Jill McClard at jill.mcclard@warren.kyschools.us to receive the training link.
Alvaton FRC Ways to Request Assistance.pngRequest Assistance from Alvaton FRC
Request Assistance from Alvaton FRC
If you need assistance from Alvaton Family Resource Center, please see the different ways to contact Jill McClard, coordinator. Email, phone, and Google form are the best ways to request assistance. Never hesitate to reach out. You can access the Google form by clicking here.
TRANSPORTATION CHANGE INFORMATIONAL FLYER.pdf
Lunch Account Information
Lunch Account Information
Please read the information on the left regarding our new payment system, MySchoolBucks.
Teacher Contact
Teacher Contact
Please know that our teachers are happy to help if you ever have any questions or concerns! Feel free to contact your child's teacher via their email or by calling the school office at 270-843-8067.
SOAR Guidelines for Success
SOAR Guidelines for Success
Our Bluebirds spend each day SOARing to success! Make sure to check our Twitter @AlvatonElem often to see all of the ways we celebrate our students for their positive behavior!
RightToRequestTeacherQualifications.pdf
WCPS / Alvaton Resources
WCPS / Alvaton Resources
Safety
Safety
If you need help or know someone who does, please check out the resources below:
United Way 2-1-1
United Way 2-1-1
United Way of Southern Kentucky’s (UWSK) 2-1-1 program is a great resource for those who need a little extra help. No matter the needs such as housing/shelter, food, utilities assistance, support groups, employee assistance and more, UWSK’s 2-1-1 team is available to help connect area residents with available community resources. Upon receiving calls from community members, the 2-1-1 team accesses various databases of resources and connects the callers to the appropriate agencies to receive assistance. To access the line, simply dial 2-1-1.
PBIS at Alvaton
PBIS at Alvaton
Alvaton Elementary fully implements tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 for PBIS. Please click here to learn more about how PBIS positively impacts the learning environment at our school!
PTO
PTO
If you are interested in joining PTO, please check out the website below!
Health Insurance
Health Insurance
Staying healthy is an important part of education. If your child doesn’t have health insurance, you may qualify for KCHIP, Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program. It provides comprehensive coverage at no cost. There are many students across the district who qualify but are not signed up. To find out more, go to kidshealth.ky.gov or call (877) 524-4718 – because every child needs health insurance.
Support Alvaton While You Shop!
Support Alvaton While You Shop!
4 Great Ways to Support Our Students!
Shop Kroger
Shop Kroger
Login to your Kroger rewards account. Under community rewards, search for Alvaton Elementary or use the code FJ194. Click enroll and use your rewards card each time you shop.
Box Tops
Box Tops
Download the app and scan your receipts from home.
Promo Code
Promo Code
Consider shopping Minted this year using our promo code FUNDRAISEALVATON. You’ll get 20% off Minted stationery, custom gifts, and more - and 15% of each order will be donated back to Alvaton Elementary at the end of the year.
Title IX Coordinator: Kyle Cassady kyle.cassady@warren.kyschools.us 270-781-5150 303 Lovers Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42103
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