AIken Updates
Sun, Jan 26 3:28pm
Happy Sunday Aiken Families, What a beautiful warm Sunday. So much going on at Aiken. Fun for everyone! Mark your calendars ! “Souper" Bowl Food Drive Jaunary 21-February 3! Help us replenish th ... [More]
Important Mid-Week Update
Thu, Jan 23 4:17pm
PIZZA BINGO - TONIGHT'S SESSION IS FULL!! There are still spots left for the 2/3 session, so sign up soon to secure your spot! HOBBY QUEST - MAGIC CLASS IS FULL!! There is still a few spots left in ... [More]
* INTERNATIONAL NIGHT*
Wed, Jan 22 7:37pm
Good evening Aiken families, We continue to have a lot going on at Aiken. Here’s another upcoming family fun night happening in February that we welcome everyone’s participation! AIKEN’S INTERNATIONAL ... [More]
**** THIS JUST IN!**** pizza bingo update and “souper bowl info”
Tue, Jan 21 10:15am
Good morning Aiken families! We just got news that the first session of Pizza Bingo is filled up! That is this Thursday January 23rd! If you wish to sign up for the second pizza bingo date on February ... [More]
Weekly update
Mon, Jan 20 7:20pm
Hey Aiken, We hope you enjoyed the long weekend. Please see below for Aiken's latest updates! PIZZA BINGO - 1/23 & 2/3 Registration for this Thursday's pizza bingo is almost full - sign up soon if ... [More]
Aiken News for week of 1/13 to 1/17
Sun, Jan 12 2:22pm
Happy Sunday Aiken Families, Can you believe how warm it is? My kids are happy not having to wear their coats, and I even have my windows open. I hope you all are enjoying this weather. PIZZA BING ... [More]
Chess Club Registration
Mon, Jan 6 6:20pm
HI Families, Dont miss out on registering for Chess Club! Like athletics are exercise for the body, chess is exercise for the mind. Engaging in chess activity provides school students a substantia ... [More]
UPDATED* all things Aiken
Sun, Jan 5 2:23pm
Hey Aiken families, We hope you are enjoying this beautiful Sunday. Please see below for all things Aiken! Zones of Regulation Tuesday, January 7. 7pm Open PTO meeting See attached flyer for ... [More]
All things Aiken
Sun, Jan 5 2:00pm
y Hey Aiken, please see below for all things Aiken! Zones of Regulation Tuesday, January 7. 7pm Open PTO meeting See attached flyer for more information Fwd: West Hartford Parent Community ED ... [More]
PTO News
Wed, Jan 1 11:17am
Happy New Year Aiken families, We hope you all had a nice winter break and enjoyed time with family and friends. **Lots of happenings in the next few months. Make sure you print the PTO schedule of ... [More]
After School Clubs
Tue, Dec 17 2:01pm
Another snow Day!!! Hope everyone is home safe and warm. Magic and Aviation clubs will return in January! Sign ups begins after the break. Please see attached flyer for more information and stay tun ... [More]
Week of Dec. 16 update and news
Sun, Dec 15 7:32pm
Hi Aiken Families, We hope you are enjoying the weekend, please read below for all things Aiken! Save the Date Zones of Regulation Open PTO Meeting Rescheduled January 7 at 7 PARENT LEADERSH ... [More]
PJ DAY
Thu, Dec 12 1:42pm
ITS PJ DAY TOMORROW!!! DONATE $1 OR MORE IN EXCHANGE TO WEAR PJS FOR THE DAY! *All proceeds benefit the Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders at Connecticut Children’s. The Story behind PJ Day ... [More]
Aiken News
Sat, Dec 7 5:40pm
Hi Aiken Families, Please read all the information bellow for all updates on Aiken and more. Have a great week. TOY DRIVE TO BENEFIT THE BRIDGE *Please drop off your new unwrapped toy by Friday, Dec ... [More]
PTO MEETING CANCELLED
Mon, Dec 2 12:32pm
Hello everyone, Due to the inclement weather, tonight’s open PTO meeting will be cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience, Tina & Amy
Open PTO meeting, a WEHA kids pop up market & more!
Sun, Dec 1 6:40pm
Hi Aiken! We hope you enjoyed the nice long holiday weekend. Who else is hoping for a snow day!? I know my kids are! Please read the following for all things Aiken. OPEN PTO MEETING TOMORROW Don’t for ... [More]
Aiken Updates and News
Sun, Nov 24 1:40pm
Aiken Updates and News OPEN PTO MEETING Please join us for an informative and interactive evening learning about the zones of regulation. Monday December 2 from 7-8pm! See the attached flyer for ... [More]
***** ELC parents only ******
Sun, Nov 17 3:47pm
During conference week the early learning center will be dismissed at the following times M 11/18- 9:00-11:30am, 12:15-2:45pm T 11/19- 9:00-11:00am, 11:45am-1:45pm (W11/20- No class for students) Th 1 ... [More]
CONFERENCE WEEK & other updates
Sun, Nov 17 2:56pm
Hey Aiken Families, We hope you are enjoying the weekend. Here is this weeks updates. AIKENS FALL BOOK FAIR Aiken’s annual Book Fair will be coming the week of 11/18-11/22 (conference week) s ... [More]
Aiken Updates
Sun, Nov 10 6:54pm
Hi Aiken Families, We saw a little sun this weekend, but it sure is getting a bit cold. Hope everyone was able to enjoy the nice weekend. SKI CLUB Norfeldt Aiken Families have a wonderful tradit ... [More]
WEEKLY UPDATE
Sun, Nov 3 7:42pm
Hey Aiken! Hope you are enjoying the weekend. Can we start by saying HOW AMAZING LAST NIGHT WAS!!! A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to Parents Night Out. It was a huge success and it seemed ... [More]
Aiken Updates
Sun, Oct 27 4:49pm
Oh what a dreary day. Perfect day to stay in! Aiken updates for the week PNO THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2 at the Yard Goats. 7pm YOU. DO. NOT. WANT. TO MISS. IT we have an incredible list of aucti ... [More]
Spirit week update
Tue, Oct 22 2:04pm
It has been so fun to see the kids enjoying Spirit Week so far. Tomorrow is Unity Day, please have your child wear orange (no need to bring in money for this day). Thursday it's Real Kids Wear P ... [More]
This just in!!! PNO UPDATE!!!
Tue, Oct 22 8:46am
The Planning Committee had our final meeting with the Yard Goats last night and we couldn't be MORE EXCITED for the Auction! We have some exciting updates! Everyone who has already registered is enter ... [More]
ITS SPIRIT WEEK!!!!!
Sun, Oct 20 6:57pm
SPIRIT WEEK AIKEN SPIRIT WEEK (10/21-10/25) The Aiken Student Council invites all students to participate in Spirit Week to raise money for Student Council initiatives. Monday - Mismatch Day - Wea ... [More]
** PNO TICKETS** 2nd Grade fun ** Box tops & More!!!!!
Sun, Oct 20 5:10pm
Hey Aiken, We hope you are enjoying your weekend. Here is your weekly update :) Parents Night Out at the Yard Goats November 2nd at pm Book your sitters and get your tickets. Help raise much needed ... [More]
AIken News
Mon, Oct 14 2:13pm
What another gorgeous weekend! Please read through for Aiken news PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW - OCTOBER 15th (Make-ups November 21st) You should have received the picture day form . Please send in your ... [More]
Weekly update!
Sun, Oct 6 7:52pm
Hey Aiken! Hope everyone enjoyed the weekend. Here is our Aiken weekly update. PICTURE DAY - OCTOBER 15th (Make-ups November 21st) You should have received the picture day form last week. Please send ... [More]
PNO!!!
Thu, Oct 3 5:14pm
Ahh!!! Parents night out (our most fun Aiken event)! Is only 5 weeks away!!!! Did you get your tickets yet?! We know you don’t want to miss out on beer, batting cages, and yummy food! Not to mention, ... [More]
AIken News and Updates
Mon, Sep 30 5:43pm
Hi Aiken Families, What a beautiful long weekend, Hope everyone is out enjoying the warm fall sun. Happy New Year to all our families who are celebrating. Shana Tova Student Directory: The informa ... [More]
Swoop scoops inside!!
Thu, Sep 26 9:45am
Good morning everyone! Due to the high chance of rain this afternoon, we decided to move Swoop Scoops inside! We are going to have the band set up in the auditorium and our “celebrity” ice cream scoop ... [More]
WEEKLY UPDATE
Sun, Sep 22 2:22pm
Hello Aiken Families, We hope you are enjoying this gorgeous weekend. Check out these Aiken happenings! AIKEN SWOOP SCOOPS - THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26th, 5:00-7:00 This Thursday is Aiken's Swoop Sco ... [More]
A Good Read for Aiken updates!
Sun, Sep 15 10:38am
Hello Aiken Families, Lots of happenings...... SUMMER READING Please make sure your child returns their summer reading log to their new teacher...even if only one book was read! No worries if you ... [More]
Just a little mid week update
Wed, Sep 11 2:49pm
Just a little mid week update..... Reminder **Curriculum night is tomorrow 6 to 7:30** Join the Award-winning Aiken Chess Club Like athletics are exercise for the body, chess is exercise for t ... [More]
All things Aiken !
Sun, Sep 8 2:30pm
Hello Aiken families, We hope you are enjoying this gorgeous Sunday. There are a lot of fun upcoming Aiken events. Check them out below! Fall After School Program Descriptions Please see attached ... [More]
HOBBY QUEST REGISTRATION ATTACHED & more
Wed, Sep 4 1:00pm
Hi Aiken families, Please see below for information on Hobby Quest and the attachment on how to register! Also, tonight is our kick off meeting in the cafeteria from 7-8. We hope to see you there ... [More]
And we’re off!
Mon, Sep 2 8:04pm
Hi Aiken Families, The 2019-2020 school is officially off and running. I hope everyone is adjusting well to their new classrooms, routines and enjoying the last unofficial weekend of summer. Wednesday ... [More]
And We Are Off.......
Mon, Sep 2 1:39pm
Hi Aiken Families, The 2019-2020 school is officially off and running. I hope everyone is adjusting well to their new classrooms, routines and enjoying the last unofficial weekend of summer. Wedn ... [More]
Welcome back Aiken!
Fri, Aug 23 8:43am
Hello Aiken Families! It's hard to believe our summer vacation is coming to an end. We hope you made lasting memories with your families over the long refreshing break. We have a fun and exciting ye ... [More]
Last Eblast ;)
Sun, Jun 9 11:16am
Hello Aiken families! We hope you are out enjoying this beautiful day with your families. This week is the last week of school! YIPPEE! We want to thank each and every single one of you for all ... [More]
All Check Requests due by June 14th
Sun, Jun 2 10:01pm
Dear Aiken Families, Please get all check requests in by June 14th. I have attached the form, for your convenience. You can either send the request into the school, or simply email it to Dana McCo ... [More]
Farmers' Market and Volunteer Breakfast this week!!
Sun, Jun 2 8:51pm
Dear Aiken Families, As this year comes to a close we have actually started to think ahead to next year. If you are not returning to Aiken, enjoy wherever you go next, and please feel free to unsub ... [More]
WEEKLY UPDATE
Mon, May 27 8:04pm
Hello Aiken Families, We hope you've enjoyed this beautiful long weekend. Summer is in the air finally. There are just a few things before we wrap up the end of the year! CRAYOLA COLOR CYCLE An ... [More]
PAUL CRYAN PICTURES SHOULD BE RETURNED BY TOMORROW
Thu, May 23 10:51am
Dear Aiken Families, If you have not already done so, please return any unwanted Paul Cryan pictures, as well as payments, to the Aiken office by tomorrow and they will be picked up. If you do not ... [More]
Fun fair is tomorrow!!
Tue, May 21 11:19am
Hey Aiken! This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow from 530-730 is our fun fair! You may bring blankets to sit on and have a picnic dinner. Come hungry because we have awesome food trucks lined up t ... [More]
FUN FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY!!!
Sun, May 19 4:23pm
Dear Aiken Families, This Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 is the Aiken Fun Fair and there are so many ways you can help. Please check out the signup link, previously sent out through Konstella. We’ve, un ... [More]
Monday Update - Auction Ends at 8:00PM! The Spring Concert is almost here! Register for Fun Fair!
Mon, May 13 3:29pm
Dear Aiken Families, As mothers, Tina and I pampered ourselves yesterday by not typing up the weekly eblast. So here it is, a day late :) TEACHER AUCTION Have you checked out the Auction lately, ... [More]
Aiken Mid-Week Update
Tue, May 7 1:57pm
Dear Aiken Families, Tonight is opening night of the Aiken Art Show (5:00-7:30)! Come see the wonderful pieces of art created by the very talented students of Aiken School!! SPRING CONCERT - TOMO ... [More]
*WEEKLY UPDATE*
Sun, May 5 9:43am
Hello Aiken Families, We hope you are enjoying your weekend! Thank you to the families who have supported our Silent auction! So far we have raised almost 3,000$! You still have until next week to b ... [More]
Online Auction - these experiences are priceless
Wed, May 1 7:59am
Dear Aiken Families, Our wonderful teachers have outdone themselves with this year's teacher auction! Check out the amazing online auction we have set up to see all the super fun experiences you ... [More]
Aiken Weekly Update
Sun, Apr 28 8:57pm
Dear Aiken Families, I know the Battle of Winterfell is coming, but so is Teacher Appreciation Week! The TA committee is working hard to come up with fun surprises for our teachers for next week. ... [More]
Aiken Online Auction - coming soon!!
Sat, Apr 27 8:21pm
Dear Aiken Families, As many of you know, Aiken is not holding its Parent’s Night Out auction this year and instead will have PNO next November. However, the teachers have generously offered to don ... [More]
Aiken Weekly Update
Sun, Apr 21 8:35pm
Dear Aiken Families, There is still time to donate to Autism Families of CONNECTicut! They need things such as water bottles, tissues, post-it notes and more. Check out the attached flyer for more ... [More]
Square art!!
Tue, Apr 16 10:55am
Hello Aiken Parents! Don’t forget to order cool gifts for that special family member or hard-to-buy-for person. With over 40 unique and useful keepsakes ready to purchase during the Square 1 Art fundr ... [More]
Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities, and Aiken in the News!!
Sun, Apr 14 5:49pm
Dear Aiken Families, We hope you've had a fun and restful spring break and are ready to tackle these final few months of the 2018-2019 school year! There are still many more exciting events and vol ... [More]
April is Autism Awareness Month!
Sun, Mar 31 1:56pm
Dear Aiken Families, April is Autism awareness month! Students can show their support by wearing blue and bringing in $1.00 on April 2nd to receive an Autism Awareness bracelet. Proceeds will go ... [More]
Chess Club Spring Registration Form
Wed, Mar 27 11:28am
Aiken Chess Club Like athletics are exercise for the body, chess is exercise for the mind. Engaging in chess activity provides school students a substantial advantage in education; essentially devel ... [More]
PTO Meeting This Week
Sun, Mar 24 7:22pm
Dear Aiken Families, On Tuesday, March 26th at 6:00pm the Aiken PTO will host a short meeting to discuss some upcoming events, Tom Moore's proposed budget, and open PTO Board positions for next year ... [More]
Yard goats update!
Tue, Mar 19 6:13pm
Hi everyone, As you all know we did sell out of our yard goat tickets! However.. for those who still wish to purchase tickets, You can do so with yard goats directly! Aiken is seated in sections 103 a ... [More]
YARD GOATS SOLD OUT!
Tue, Mar 19 1:17pm
Hi Aiken! We are sold out of the yard goat tickets. Thank you to everyone who sent in their money and order forms! You should be receiving tickets within a month! If any of you would like to go to thi ... [More]
Get your Yard Goats Tickets before it's too late!!!
Mon, Mar 18 11:52am
Good Afternoon Aiken! !!!Exciting news!!! We are almost sold out of our Yard Goat tickets! Thank you to the families who have already sent in their forms. We highly suggest you fill out yours and ... [More]
Aiken Weekly Update
Sun, Mar 17 5:43pm
Dear Aiken Families, Thank you to everyone who participated in the BIG Y Education Express program. Through this program we accrued enough points over the course of the year to purchase 120 glue st ... [More]
West Hartford Cultural Council Campaign for the Arts - EXTRA RECESS CHALLENGE!!
Thu, Mar 14 9:50am
The West Hartford Cultural Council's annual Campaign for the Arts is underway! Many thanks to those who have already sent in contributions - we are incredibly grateful. Support for this campaign ens ... [More]
Sign up Information for Mr. Golden's After School Sports Attached
Mon, Mar 11 2:03pm
Dear Aiken Families, Please see the attached flyer for information on how to register for Mr. Golden's after school sports program. Classes start next week so register soon!
Don't Miss the Link to Paul Cryan Sign-ups!!
Sun, Mar 10 12:10pm
Dear Aiken Families, Thank you to everyone who contributed to the parent/teacher conference week snacks/meals sign up. The teachers were so very appreciative of all the great food offered!! PAUL ... [More]
Early dismissal today at 1:30
Tue, Mar 5 8:51am
Hello Aiken families! Just a friendly reminder that today’s dismissal time is at 1:30 pm due to conferences. Thank you! Tina & Abiah
Aiken Weekly Update
Sun, Mar 3 8:04pm
Dear Aiken Families, As schools around Connecticut receive word of closings, and we await news of our fate, here's your Aiken update for the week! Parent/Teacher Conference Week Thanks to all the ... [More]
Aiken Weekly Update
Sun, Feb 24 3:06pm
Dear Aiken Families, We hope you are getting accustomed to Konstella, the new eblast platform. Please let us know if you have any questions. If you haven't already registered you can do so and ... [More]
New Aiken PTO Eblast Platform!
Wed, Feb 13 4:14pm
Dear Aiken Families, We are moving away from the Aiken gmail and we are very pleased to be able to communicate with you about all our PTO events, activities, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and m ... [More]
Teacher Appreciation Week is Next Week, May 1-May 5
Wed, Apr 26 8:12pm
Teacher Appreciation Week is next week (May 1 to 5). We are really excited about all the wonderful things that we are doing for the teachers, but we need your help! Here's what we need from you: Pl ... [More]
Tissues Needed
Wed, Apr 19 8:19pm
Hello Aiken Families, With allergy season in full swing, tissues are in short supply both in the classrooms and in the nurse's office. If you're out and about the next two days, or over the weekend, ... [More]
Pajama Day Tomorrow!
Thu, Apr 6 8:51pm
Hello Aiken Families, Don't forget that tomorrow is pajama day! The 4th Graders are fundraising for their class trip to Winding Trails next year, and are asking that everyone bring in $1 (or more) to ... [More]
SURVEY: Aiken After School Adventures
Tue, Jan 31 9:15pm
Hello Aiken Families, We thought we would send out a brief survey to see what class offerings you/your child would be interested in for future sessions of Aiken After School Adventures. Please click t ... [More]
Pizza Bingo
Thu, Jan 19 8:54pm
Don't forget to RSVP for Pizza Bingo next Thursday, January 26th from 6 - 8 PM in the King Philip cafeteria! Send your money in to school in an envelope marked "Pizza Bingo" with your child's name on ... [More]
Conference Week
Mon, Nov 14 9:39pm
Dear Aiken Families, Conference Week officially begins tomorrow. Please remember the early dismissal schedule: Wednesday - Regular schedule. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 1:30 Dismissal. We would l ... [More]
PTO MEETING AND MATH NIGHT - NOVEMBER 10, 7:00-8:30
Tue, Nov 8 2:37pm
PTO MEETING AND MATH NIGHT - NOVEMBER 10, 7:00-8:30 Join us in the Aiken Library on Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m. for a brief PTO update followed by a presentation by Mary Lestini, the Town-wid ... [More]
Please Volunteer at the Fall Book Fair
Mon, Nov 7 11:36am
BOOK FAIR The book fair is coming back to Aiken on November 14-18 and the library will be transformed into a pop up bookstore wonderland for our children. This is conveniently scheduled during paren ... [More]
Pep Rally Volunteer Sign up
Mon, Sep 12 2:12pm
SECOND ANNUAL AIKEN PEP RALLY: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 5:00-7:00 PM Please join us for the second annual Aiken Pep rally and Swoop Scoops! Bring a picnic dinner or buy food from the Iron & Grain ... [More]