Alachua Elementary PTA

05/11/2026

Join us tomorrow at DQ for our spirit night. Don’t forget to show the flyer to support our school.

Join us for an AES Spirit Night fundraiser at Dairy Queen on Tuesday, May 12 from 2:00–8:00 PM! 🍦💚🐊

Enjoy a sweet treat while supporting Alachua Elementary — DQ will donate 10% of sales back to our school!

⚠️ Important: Parents must present the flyer or let the cashier know at checkout that they are with AES for the purchase to count toward our fundraiser.

Thank you for supporting our Alligators!

04/28/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here! We would love your help to show our teachers and staff just how awesome they are. 💚🐊🍎

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is almost here! 💙

Take a look at the daily themes and ways to give back as our PTA thanks our dedicated AES team for all they do.

Donation links:
https://alachua.givebacks.com/shop/items/7a0b8f2632

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AEAE28A0FBC34-63285259-teacher #/

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1O66Q1ZDEVZHF?ref_=wl_share

04/19/2026

Is your child ready for a phone? How can you as a parent help keep your child safe on their electronic device? We can help! Below is our Ready Tech Go presentation we did last week during STEAM night.

Thank you to the National Parent Teacher Association for all their support with this amazing program.

04/07/2026

Don’t want to cook dinner?? Want to celebrate your child’s report card? Want a sweet treat after dinner?? Then head to DQ in Alachua from 2-8 and support our awesome school. 🐊💚🍦🍔

Looking for an easy way to support AES? Head to DQ TODAY from 2–8 PM, 10% of sales will be donated back to our school. Thank you for your support! 🐊🍦

03/24/2026

We can't wait to see everyone at the carnival this Friday!! Entry is free and we will have tons of games and prizes!!

🎉 Join us for our Spring Carnival! 🎉

📅 Friday, March 27th
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Alachua Elementary

🎟️ FREE entry with 3 tickets
💲 Extra tickets just $1 each

Bring the whole family for:
🍧 Snow Cones
🍿 Popcorn
🎨 Face Painting
🎯 Soda Ring Toss
🎂 Cake Walk
💦 Dunk Tank
✨ Bracelet Making & MORE!

🍕 Safety Patrol will be selling pizza
🛍️ Don’t miss our Silent Auction!

🙏 PTA is requesting donations of desserts & 2-liter sodas
📦 Please send items in by the morning of March 27

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

03/09/2026

This Friday students will participate in the Fun Run. If you wish to sponsor a child click the link below. They are raising money for our Spring Carnival.

https://alachua.givebacks.com/shop/items/332f3fc23e

02/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for Donuts with Grown-Ups. We love this tradition each year and look forward to seeing all our happy Alligators 💕🐊

02/10/2026

Don't forget next Wednesday February 17th there is a meeting at Mebane Middle School discussing the further of AES. We hope you can attend and show support for our AMAZING SCHOOL!! 🐊💚

More detailed information about the draft school boundary maps posted earlier this week, including possible school closings and consolidations, is now available at alachuaschools.net/ourschoolsfutureready. That site also includes links to the draft maps, an online survey and the schedule of community input sessions.

01/29/2026

Hey Alligators! Is there a teacher you would like to thank for all their hard work? Well here is your chance. You can nominate a teacher through the Thank a Teacher Program. Visit the The Education Foundation of Alachua County's website at https://edfoundationac.org/thank-a-teacher/ to learn more and complete the nomination form to nominate a teacher today.

12/09/2025

We hope you can join Okito America this Friday for Parents' Night Out. A portion of sales will support our Alligators.

🎉 Parents’ Night Out is almost here! 🎉
Alachua Elementary is partnering with Okito America for a fun-filled night your kids will LOVE!

🗓 Friday, December 12th
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
💲 $35 per child (sibling discounts available!)

Kids will enjoy:
🍕 Food
🎮 Games
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🌀 Ninja Fun
… and so much more!

A portion of all proceeds will go right back to the Alachua PTA, so your participation helps support our school! 💚

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register—spots go fast!
Let your child have the BEST NIGHT EVER while you enjoy a night out! 🌟