Alvaton Bluebird Buzz
Last Update: March 27, 2026
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Our Vision: To become the leader in education where every child succeeds!
A Message from the Principal, Dr. Butts
March 1, 2026
Dear Bluebird Families,
We had a wonderful week at Alvaton Elementary! Our 4th/5th and 6th grade Beta teams, Robotics team, and 4th/5th grade Academic Team represented AES with excellence at their recent competitions, placing in the top five in many categories. We are incredibly proud of our Bluebirds and grateful for the teachers, sponsors, and families who support them.
As we move into March, we are excited about several opportunities for families to be involved at AES. Our Spring Book Fair will take place March 9–13. Families are invited to attend Breakfast with Your Bluebird on Monday, March 9 at 7:30 AM, and you will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair afterward.
We also invite you to join us on Thursday, March 12 at 6:00 PM for our “Music Around the World” program, where our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students will perform. The Book Fair will be open that evening from 5:00–7:30 PM.
Please take a moment to review the important dates for March below.
March Events
March 9–13 – Spring Book Fair
March 9 – Breakfast with Your Bluebird, 7:30 AM
March 12 – Music Around the World Program (2nd–4th Grade), 6:00 PM
March 13 – Progress Reports Go Home
March 13 – Hat Day ($1 Donation to Support DC Trip)
March 18–20 – PLC and Professional Development Days (No School for Students)
Thank you for your continued support and for trusting us with your children. We look forward to a great month of learning and leadership at Alvaton Elementary.
For more updates, please visit the Bluebird Buzz:
Bluebird Buzz
Best regards,
Pauletha Butts
Principal, Alvaton Elementary School
pauletha.butts@warren.kyschools.us
Our Fund Run fundraiser is off to a GREAT start, and we are so thankful for the incredible support from our AES community! 🎉
Our Bluebirds are working hard to collect donations, and we love seeing their excitement and leadership shine through this event. Donations will continue to be collected through April 5, and we encourage students to reach out to family and friends to support our school by registering at http://Mybooster.com.
📅 Mark your calendars! On April 3, during the school day, our Bluebirds will enjoy a fun-filled Fund Run as they run for donations and celebrate their hard work!
🎟️ Don’t forget—any student who registers will receive a ticket to draw from our prize bin!
Thank you for your continued support of our school—we truly appreciate our amazing Bluebird family! 💙🐦
Save the Dates, Bluebird Families!
Our Alvaton PTO has several exciting events coming up, and we hope you’ll join us!
Fund Run Kickoff – March 23
Fund Run – April 3
We will need volunteers to help with lap tracking and water stations during the Fund Run. https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/473110596025/false#/invitation
Spirit Night – March 23 | 5–9 PM
Five Guys
Mention AES and 20% of sales will support our school!
PTO Meetings
• March 10 – 4:00 PM (Art Room)
• April 14 – 4:00 PM (Library)
Save the Date!
Community Yard Sale & Vendor Craft Show
May 9 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thank you for supporting our Bluebirds and Alvaton PTO!
🏅 SOKY Youth Wrestling Opportunity! 🤼♂️🤼♀️
SOKY Youth Wrestling is now open for students in grades K–6! This program is designed for both boys and girls, and no prior experience is needed—all skill levels are welcome. It’s a great opportunity for students to build confidence, discipline, and teamwork while having fun!
👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7q44uY7ZLun2Wru5ovizE8Jbj02XUaCWIJDHCRjR3vfsiNA/viewform
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We appreciate you helping us share this opportunity with our Bluebird families! 💙🐦
SUMMER 2026.pdf
We’re excited to kick off our 12 Days of Holly Jolly at AES! Starting December 4th, your Bluebird is welcome to dress up and join in the fun.
Check out the dress-up days for the month of December below! Let’s make this season festive, joyful, and full of Bluebird spirit!
Recycling at Alvaton
Recycling at Alvaton
Hey Bluebird Families—Let’s Go!
It’s time to start bringing in all of your aluminum cans so we can once again raise funds for our school and help our economy! You may drop the cans off in the Recycling bins in front of our school building beside Door 3!
We are 1 of 12 schools from Warren County Public Schools participating into the Million Cans Recycling Contest this year!
Together with the awesome crews at SA Recycling & Ball Corporation , we’re ready to make a huge impact in our community.
Contest Dates: October 1 – April 30
Our 3rd grade Can Captains will be leading the charge—rallying our school and community to recycle more aluminum than ever!
Why it matters:
Schools keep 100% of the money they raise from cans
Every 70 cans = $1 raised for AES
Recycling cans = helping our planet
Attendance Matters Fact Sheet - Shelley Baird.pdf💙 Great Things Are Happening at Alvaton! 💛
We’re so excited about all the wonderful things happening at AES! Thank you to all our families who came for a parent teacher conference!
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!
Staff Shout Outs
Staff Shout Outs
Do you know a staff member who has gone above and beyond for our Bluebirds? We’d love for you to help us celebrate them! 💫
👉 Click here to recognize a staff member: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfekb7pyyeE3u1kDR6vThqX9dirXers4yUu7xKyeSUm75SKg/viewform
Thank you for helping us spread gratitude and appreciation for the amazing team we have at Alvaton Elementary!
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 on Monday-Friday from 8:40am-2:00pm 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!
Reading at home is a powerful way to help your child become—or continue to grow as—a reader. If your child is still learning to read, try reading together each night. If they already know how to read, encourage them to read on their own nightly. This simple habit can make a big difference in their success.
Also, as we continue to foster a love for learning, we encourage you to engage in a simple yet powerful activity at home—reading with your child or having your child read independently. Spending just 15-20 minutes each night can make a significant impact on their literacy skills and overall development.
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Car Rider Procedures
Car Rider Procedures
When arriving in the morning, all students should exit from the passenger side by the sidewalk. We will have staff available to open car doors for our Kindergarten and first grade students.
When picking your child up in the afternoon, please stay in your car and pull up if you need to buckle in your child.
Please Review the Car Rider Line Procedures below
Please Review the Car Rider Line Procedures below
For safety reasons, You must pick up your child through the Car Rider line at dismissal if they are a car rider.
Please know that you must be in the car rider line by 3:45 PM, as our car rider line moves quickly.
Household Income Form
Household Income Form
The Household Income Form is required yearly. Please know this form is NECESSARY to receive funding for our Free/Reduced Lunch Programs, Family Resource Youth Services Centers, Title One, and much more. REGARDLESS OF INCOME, PLEASE COMPLETE. Click here to reach the online form. Thank you for taking time to do this! If you have questions, please call Jill McClard at 270-904-8755 or email her at jill.mcclard@warren.kyschools.us.
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:
🔗 Early Drop Off Request 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!
Vaccination Certificate - February 2025.pdfPlease see the 2025-2026 School Calendar that was board approved in November.
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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.
Backpack Program Information
Backpack Program Information
If you're interested in your students receiving a weekly backpack food bag, please click here to complete the form.
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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.
We became a Leader in Legacy School in March of 2024: Please see the news story: www.wbko.com/2024/03/20/plano-alvaton-elementaries-celebrate-legacy-school-distinction/
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
Please review the Leader in Me Family Overview below
EDU2183750_FamilyNight_PPT_v1.0.6_HR.pdfimage0.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.
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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.
School-Wide Coping Skills
School-Wide Coping Skills
These 5 strategies are going to be shared school-wide with all of our students during guidance class. These will be used for all Greenwood feeder schools so that our students share a common language and strategies for how to handle stressful situations.
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Lunch Account Information
Lunch Account Information
Please read the information on the left regarding our new payment system, MySchoolBucks.
Before-School and After-School Program
Before-School and After-School Program
If you are interested in applying for the before-school and after-school program offered by Community Education, please click here.
Visitors Welcome
Visitors Welcome
We are so excited to welcome volunteers into our building! Please note that in order to get into the building, all visitors must check in through our Raptor system which requires a valid driver's license.
Safety is Our Top Priority!
Safety is Our Top Priority!
At Alvaton, safety is our top priority! We perform safety drills monthly and bus safety drills throughout the school year to review expectations and procedures with our students.
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!
News Show Student Shout-Outs
News Show Student Shout-Outs
If your child participates in an activity outside of school and you would like them to be recognized on the News Show, please complete this form. Examples may include but are not limited to community service, extracurricular championships or tournaments, winning a contest outside of school, etc.
Celebrate Your Bluebird's Birthday!
Celebrate Your Bluebird's Birthday!
A birthday advertisement will run on the Alvaton Elementary marquee for one day. Due to limited space, only the student’s Name and Happy Birthday will appear in the message.
Each message is $10- payable to: Alvaton Elementary.
The completed form and payment is due at least one week prior to the date the message is to run on the marquee. Summer messages will run during the month of May.
Click here to download the form!
RightToRequestTeacherQualifications.pdfWCPS / Alvaton Resources
WCPS / Alvaton Resources
Safety
Safety
If you need help or know someone who does, please check out the resources below:
Care Solace Final .pngCare Solace
Care Solace
When you or your child needs help, it’s hard to know where to turn. In an effort to ease the burden of finding the mental health and substance use services you need, the WCPS district has partnered with Care Solace. Care Solace has a network of over 350,000 providers and services. Care Solace is available 24/7/365, after hours and during school breaks at no cost to you, and has providers accepting all medical insurances, including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance. You can reach a Care Solace professional by doing one of the following:
● call 888-515-0595 at any time, or
● go to caresolace.com/wcps, or
● contact your school mental health professional where they will submit a referral on your behalf, or
● access the Care Solace link (and phone number) through either the WCPS District website (www.warrencountyschools.org) or through your school’s website (under Safety/Emotional Support Services/Hotlines)
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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