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Allen Creek Elementary School
Allen Creek PTSA Co-Chair– Laura Linder
Allen Creek PTSA Co-Chair– Sarah Baker
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Where can I learn more about the Pittsford Board of Education?Information about the Pittsford Board of Education, can be found here: https://www.pittsfordschools.org/board-of-education.
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Where can I find information from the Pittsford Superintendent?News from the Pittsford Superintendent can be found here: https://www.pittsfordschools.org/departments/superintendent.
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What school activities can my child do at ACE? Are all activities available to all grades?Please note, these are school-sponsored activities. See the Program Directory and After-School Enrichment pages for more information about PTSA-sponsored activities. Student Council - Grades 4-5 Student Council works to serve our Allen Creek community, as well as our local community. Odyssey of the Mind - Grades 4-5 Competition among teams of students who work creatively to solve predesigned problems. Safety Patrol - Grade 5 Chorus - Grades 4-5 Winter and Spring vocal concerts are presented by these groups. Instrumental Music - Grade 5 Weekly lessons and group musical experiences are provided for string and band instruments.
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What are the important ACE phone numbers?Main Number: 585-267-1200 Health Office: 585-267-1240 Bus Garage: 585-267-1480 Attendance Line: 585-267-1209
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What time will by child be home on Early Dismissal days?Refer to the School District Calendar for important dates and times, including early dismissal days. The calendar will note the time school ends on these days. If your child rides the bus, it should take your child an equitable amount of time to get home on the bus as it takes them on a regular day. The school usually sends home reminders about these days to avoid confusion. Read the updates carefully.
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Who do I contact regarding Special Education Services? Are there any additional parental supports?Elizabeth Woods is the Director of Special Education and can be reached at 585-267-1014. Information on Special Education can be found at the district webpage here: https://www.pittsfordschools.org/departments/special-education. For Allen Creek Elementary School, please contact Debora Browne at 585-267-1207. Special Education Pittsford Teacher Association SEPTA is a district wide network of parents interested in special education and trends. Visit the SEPTA web page for more information.
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Is there a Lost and Found?There is a Lost and Found area at school across from the ACE school cafeteria. The Transportation Office (located directly across the parking lot from the Mendon Center Elementary main entrance) also has a Lost and Found.
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What is the protocol on teacher's gifts, particularly during the holidays?In the spring, PTSA organizes Teacher and Staff Appreciation Day. Room Reps will contact families about classroom plans. Recent NYS tax laws state that gifts worth a total of $75 or more received from students have to be reported as extra earnings by the teachers. Over the holidays, some parents choose to send in cookies or other small tokens to show their appreciation. This is voluntary and again should not be a costly gift.
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Do I have any input as to my child's teacher placement for next year?In the spring, the building principal sends home a form via your child's Take Home Folder requesting family input. The purpose of collecting input is to place students into the environment that best suits them. Families can’t request to have (or not have) a specific teacher. Current year teachers also provide feedback to the principal to help make the best choice for each child. A week or two before school starts, families receive a welcome back packet with teacher assignment and back to school information.
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What "specials" do students participate in at school?"Art, gym, library, health, and music. Children in 4th and 5th grade also participate in science. Each day your child will have one or more special. Your classroom teacher will send this schedule home early in the school year.
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What is offered to buy for lunch and how much is it? How do they pay for lunch?Lunch and recess are at the same time each day. Hot lunches cost $4.00 for 2024-2025, and includes milk. A menu with daily selections is sent home at the beginning of each month and can also be found on the district website here. Fruit and yogurt, salads, and peanut butter and jelly are also offered on a daily basis. Parents are encouraged to sign up online for a debit card on MySchoolBucks.com. Lunch and recess times are listed on the Allen Creek home page. Please contact the school if your children have allergies or with questions.
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Can I get a class list with student contact information?More information about school directories will be shared with families at the beginning of the school year.
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What do I need to bring to visit school?Bring a driver's license or photo ID when visiting. Anyone entering the school must use the main entrance and sign in at the office before entering the building. All other doors are locked during the school day. Visitors are required to wear a visitor sticker at all times while in the building. ACE Parent/Guardian Visitor Aware Self-Registration is now available. If you are coming to the building for a meeting or other scheduled visit, please note that you will need to sign in through our Visitor Aware software. You are encouraged to fill out your information ahead of time using this link. You will need to create an account for EACH child in your family, by building.
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Is there a Back-To-School orientation/summer visit day?A school information packet will be sent out at the end of August with details regarding visiting the school/classroom prior to the first day.
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What does ACE PTSA do?The District PTSA and ACE PTSA support many programs, both financially and/or with volunteers. Without your membership dues and time, these programs wouldn't be possible. Visit the Program Directory for more information about current programs.
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Are there any gatherings or resources for newcomers?ACE PTSA has created a page with useful information for Newcomers. During the school year, newcomers have an opportunity to ask questions at monthly ACE PTSA meetings. These meetings are a great opportunity to meet parents at the school. Visit the Newcomers page for more informaiton.
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How does my son/daughter join Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts?Girl Scout Information: Girl Scout troops start in kindergarten. Visit the Girl Scouts website for more information: Girl Scouts Cub Scouts: Cub Scouts start in 1st grade. Visit the Boy Scounts website for more information: Boy Scouts
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What sporting activities are in the area?Pittsford has many sporting clubs. Here are a few that may be of interest: Pittsford Mustangs - Developmental and travel soccer leagues Pittsford Little League - Fall and spring programs and leagues. Pittsford Community Lacrosse Inc.- Several programs for boys and girls starting in kindergarten CYP Basketball Pittsford Volleyball League- for 3rd-6th graders
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