For the 4th consecutive year, Aston Elementary School has been awarded a National or State Character Education Award. It is the only school in the state of Pennsylvania to be recognized for four consecutive years for such awards on that level. The school, (students, staff and parents), was selected as a 2011 Pennsylvania State School of Character Award winner for the third consecutive year. This last award designates Aston as a State School of Character for the next 3 years, 2011-2013. Congratulations to our students, teachers, parents, and Aston Peace Builders Committee for all of their efforts. The development of the different special programs by this committee and the support by our teachers, parents and students in carrying out the programs have brought our school and district this special recognition.

Our staff is looking forward to utilizing our new reading series entitled, “Journeys” for the second year, and implementing our new writing program, “Being a Writer,” with our students. We continue to strive to bring our students the very best to enhance their academic growth.

Please utilize our website throughout the 2010-11 school year to help you locate information regarding our special committees, student organizations, and teacher webpages. The tabs provided along the Site Shortcuts to the left, and Announcements to the right, will assist you in locating important and pertinent information about what is happening at Aston Elementary School. If you have any questions about the website, or cannot find what you are looking for, please contact the main office at the school.

Sincerely,

Gary W. Bender

Aston Elementary Principal