Dear ACE Families,

What another great week at Aspen Creek! We had our first Guardian Groups this morning, and it was a great way to kick off our year together. Students talked about what it means to be part of our Aspen Creek community and completed a puzzle activity focused on how each person is an important piece of the whole. It was wonderful to see students connecting across grade levels and building that sense of belonging that makes Aspen Creek special.

🏃 ACE Race Is Coming Up!

The ACE Race is September 18! Information about this fundraiser was sent home with students, so please check backpacks if you haven't had a chance to look it over yet. I am also including a copy of the ACE Race information at the bottom of this newsletter for your convenience.

Students will run or walk on the Aspen Creek Middle School track, and we would love to have our families join us! Parents and guardians are welcome to come cheer on their Guardians and help make this a fun event for our students.

ACE Race Times — September 18

• 12:00–12:45 p.m.

  — Kindergarten/1st Grade

• 12:55–1:40 p.m.

  — 2nd/3rd Grade

• 1:50–2:35 p.m.

  — 4th/5th Grade

PreK ACE Race: September 17 — Please watch your child's teacher newsletter for the race time.

Thank you for supporting the ACE Race and helping us make this a great fundraiser for our school!

🏈 Friday Night Lights Has Started!

Friday Night Fever is officially underway! We love seeing our Aspen Creek families supporting our Gretna Griffins and Dragons, and we want our students to have the opportunity to cheer on our teams and be part of the excitement.

As we head into another great season of Friday Night Fever, please review the following guidelines carefully:

1. Student Seating:

   Elementary students must sit with the adult who brings them. Middle School and High School students must sit in the designated supervised sections unless they sit with their parents. Middle School students should sit in the

   North Home Section

   , and High School students should sit in the

   South Home Section

   . Only Gretna students should sit in the designated student sections.

2. No Outside Food or Drink:

   Please refrain from bringing outside food or beverages to any sporting event. Concessions will be available on-site, and your purchases help support our school organizations.

3. No Noisemakers:

   Per NSAA policy, noisemakers of any kind, including horns, whistles, and cowbells, are not permitted at our events.

4. No Sports Equipment:

   For the safety of all attendees, please do not bring sports equipment, such as footballs or soccer balls, into the venue.

5. School Expectations Apply:

   School events are an extension of the school day. All school rules and expectations regarding behavior and dress code apply during these events.

6. Stay Off Competition Fields:

   Please remain off all competition fields, even those not in use, to ensure the safety and respect for all athletes and staff.

7. No Pets:

   For the comfort and safety of all attendees, pets are not allowed at any school sporting events.

We are proud of our students and want them to enjoy cheering on our teams while also showing what it means to be a Guardian. Thank you for helping our students represent Aspen Creek with pride!

Looking Ahead

September 7 — NO SCHOOL — Labor Day

Thank you for another wonderful week at Aspen Creek. We appreciate the continued support you provide to our students, teachers, and school. Together, we are building a school community where our Guardians can learn, grow, and feel like they belong.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Kistler

ACE RACE FLYER