Ms. Cyr & Mrs. Monday’s 3rd grade classrooms brought learning to life during Math & Reading Bootcamp! Each day features an exciting theme—Construction Zone, Pet Hospital, Dino Day, “The Floor is Lava,” and even a mission to outer space—to keep students engaged while reviewing essential skills. These creative, themed learning experiences made test prep both meaningful and memorable as students prepared for FAST testing. 🛠️🚀🦖
2 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Three young girls in a classroom dressed for a construction-themed activity: each wears a yellow hard hat and a beige apron with a Lowe’s logo. They stand around a table draped in black, smiling and working with papers, clipboards, a small toy toolbox, and plastic tools (hammer and wrench). One girl writes on a sheet while another adjusts her hard hat. Classroom background shows labeled storage bins, educational posters, a white rolling cart labeled “Hydration Station,” stacked chairs, and visible signage with headings like “CONSTRUCTION ZONE,” “ASSEMBLE CHALLENGE,” and a poster about answering questions. The scene conveys a hands-on learning activity focused on building and problem-solving.
Group photo in a classroom showing about 16 children and a few adults dressed in light blue and white surgical gowns, masks, and hairnets, posing behind two tables with white tablecloths. Two children in the center wear large yellow-and-black striped bee masks. Classroom walls display educational posters including a large cheetah poster titled "THE PET VET," an alphabet line, a calendar showing "April," and a digital screen reading "CALLING ALL VETERINARIANS." Foreground tables hold pet-related props: a red tray with tools, a blue stuffed toy, drawings labeled "Fish" and "Cat," a blue pet bowl, and a white cat figurine. A stuffed husky toy sits on a nearby desk. The scene suggests a veterinary-themed school activity.
Bright, decorated classroom where children participate in a space-themed activity. Two boys stand at a table covered with a black cloth, smiling and holding markers while working on activity sheets showing Earth and space icons. The large screen behind them reads "ASTRONAUTS NEEDED!" with instructions about completing 10 challenges to earn the title of astronaut. Ceiling decorations include hanging stars and balloons; a banner on the back wall reads "ASTRONAUT TRAINING." Other students and space-themed posters (including a character resembling Darth Vader) are visible in the background.
Two children at a green-covered table in a classroom. A blonde girl in a pink shirt and black shorts smiles at the camera while holding a shoe; another child wearing a bee-themed head covering writes on a worksheet. The table displays papers titled "Mammoth" with illustrations and a small mammoth/dinosaur figurine. Behind them are a window with white curtains, a shelf with a "Thank You Teacher" sign and bee figurine, and a sink area with a sign indicating "510A TOILET" and an accessibility symbol. The scene suggests a themed classroom activity about mammoths.
Group of elementary-aged children posing in a classroom. In the foreground, a dark-haired girl wearing a black cardigan and pink Lilo & Stitch t-shirt smiles at the camera; to her right a girl holding a clipboard is partially obscured and her face is covered by a bee emoji. Five other children pose in the background, with one squatting on a desk. The room has white brick walls, fluorescent lights, a wooden door, and a red floor covering with black circles. Visible wall text includes a bathroom sign "509" and brand names like "Levi Strauss & Co." and "adidas."
Two smiling children stand behind a green-covered table in a dinosaur-themed classroom. The girl on the left wears a light pink Betty Boop shirt; the boy on the right wears a green Xbox-controller shirt and a light-colored pith helmet. A worksheet titled "DINOSAUR DAY" is on the table. A large TV screen in the background displays "PALEONTOLOGISTS NEEDED!" with an image of a green triceratops-like dinosaur and a promotion for a summer "Dinosaur Day" with fossil-related activities. Classroom decorations include camouflage netting on the ceiling and various motivational posters on the walls.
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2 months ago, Astatula Elementary
Graduating seniors that attended AES between 2012-2019 are invited to a reception on May 13 from 2:30-3:30 in the media center.
What a treat for our campus! A huge thank you to Appreciation Financial for providing lunch to the faculty and staff on Tuesday — your generosity made our day and gave everyone a well-deserved boost! 🍽️🙏😊
We appreciate you celebrating with us at Astatula Elementary. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #AES
2 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Two smiling women wearing "VISITOR" name tags stand side-by-side in a classroom or resource room with shelves of books, binders, and boxed materials behind them. The woman on the left has short light-colored hair, glasses, a black sleeveless top, and white capri pants; her name tag reads "VISITOR" and appears to say "Shelia." She holds a smartphone in her right hand. The woman on the right has dark hair, a pink floral blouse, and maroon pants; her name tag reads "VISITOR" and appears to say "Sylvia." In the foreground, a table with a red-and-white checkered tablecloth displays a clear red bowl of orange-colored items and a platter of pastries. Boxes on the shelves are labeled "Foundations" and "EasyScale." The scene suggests visitors delivering lunch for faculty and staff.
What a delicious way to start the week! A huge thank you to Empanadas R Us for treating the faculty and staff at Astatula Elementary to a fantastic breakfast Monday morning — the eggs, hash browns, bacon, fresh fruit, sausage, and guava empanadas were a hit! 🥐🍳🍌☕️
2 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Round red logo featuring a cartoon empanada and a small bowl of green dipping sauce. Text around the image reads “Home of the Green Sauce” and “EMPANADAS Rius & More..” The design uses bold outlines and a playful, food-truck style.
Yellow food truck parked outdoors with large illustrations of cooked empanadas on its side; a plate showing two empanadas with dipping sauce is visible. A chalkboard-style menu is partially seen on the truck’s side. Text on the truck reads “EMPANADAS R US.” Event details printed nearby note a breakfast service Monday 7:30–8:30 in the Literacy Room offering eggs, hash browns, bacon, fresh fruit, sausage, and guava empanadas. Social media handles for Empanadas are also displayed.
🌟 Encouraging our students as they get ready for their upcoming end of the year assessments! 🌟

Thanks to Mrs. Duke and Ms. Mauldin for teaming up to create these motivating signs that welcome and inspire our 4th and 5th graders. Your effort helps build confidence, focus, and a positive mindset for success. 📚✏️
3 months ago, Jennifer Foote
A bright school hallway decorated with two hand-painted banners. A large colorful banner across the ceiling reads “Believe in yourself!”; many letters are uniquely styled (the Y is a green dinosaur, the O is a donut, the U looks like french fries, the L includes a sunflower, and the exclamation mark is blue with white dots). Below it hangs an orange banner that says “You Got This.” Classroom door number 210 is visible on the left wall. Cleaning supplies (a yellow mop bucket and cart), a black trash bag, and a gray wheeled trash can are in the hallway; artwork and posters line the left wall. The corridor extends into the distance.
School hallway featuring a large orange banner reading “Donut Stress You Got This,” with donut images replacing some of the letter O’s. A purple banner below displays “STARS.” The left wall is covered with student papers or artwork. A yellow cleaning cart filled with supplies and a dark gray trash can with a yellow lid stand on the right; some small debris is on the floor nearby. A wooden door is visible at the far end of the hallway.
Bright school corridor with two hanging banners: a purple banner that reads “Aim for the STARS” decorated with yellow and teal stars, and a yellow-green banner below that says “grade Dino-mite.” Framed displays and a skeleton model are mounted on the left wall; a small sign reads “WELCOME ABST.” Papers and artwork are posted on the right wall. The polished floor reflects light and the hallway continues toward a wooden door in the distance.
Long, well-lit school hallway with a large light-blue banner overhead reading “YOU CAN DO IT!” in hand-painted, colorful outlined letters (YOU purple, CAN green, DO IT! blue). A pink banner below shows the word “YOURSELF!” and additional banners hang further down. White walls are lined with student artwork on the left. A yellow mop bucket with wringer sits near a black trash bag in the foreground; a yellow cleaning cart and gray bin appear farther down the hall. Several closed wooden doors line the corridor.
Decorated school hallway with a large green banner reading “5th grade ROCKS,” where letters in “ROCKS” are playfully styled (R blue, O pink with a flower, C and K green with white dots like cacti, S red with white dots like a strawberry). Below it hangs a blue banner that says “YOU CAN DO IT!” with colorful sprinkles. A bulletin board displaying many student works lines the left wall. The light-colored, reflective floor leads down the corridor past maintenance carts.

This past Friday was Principal’s Day — Thank you to Mr. Sherman for his steady leadership at Astatula Elementary. 👏🏫

We appreciate the daily support he provides to students, faculty, and staff, and the calm, consistent way he helps our school run smoothly. 🤝🌟

Please feel free to share a short note or memory for Mr. Sherman below. 💬👇

3 months ago, Jennifer Foote

🎉 Who’s ready to celebrate? 🎉

Huge congratulations to Mrs. Gallmeyer’s homeroom — We have another Class of the Week at Astatula Elementary! These students were nominated for showing our POWER expectations during Reading, Writing, and Social Studies. Way to go for being Proactive, Owning It, Working Hard, Encouraging, and Respectful every day! 🌟📚✏️

Drop a ❤️ or leave a shout-out below to celebrate these amazing students and their hard work. Which POWER trait do you think helped them most this week? #AES #WeHaveThePOWER #AstatulaElementary

3 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Ten elementary-age children and an adult woman pose in a Harry Potter–themed classroom with floating paper letters on a whiteboard and castle backdrops. A large trophy labeled “GENIUS” is held in front of the group. Visible shirt details include a green shirt reading “Athletics,” a pink shirt with the word “love” beneath a leopard-print heart, a white shirt reading “get over it / mad to mathema,” and a red shirt reading “MILES MORALES.” The adult stands behind the children, smiling. The child at the far right has their face obscured by a smiling emoji. Date on the board reads “April 30, 2026 / 4/30/26.”
A smiling adult woman stands with ten elementary-age children in a classroom decorated with a Harry Potter theme — paper “flying” letters on a whiteboard, a Hogwarts-style crest, and a castle backdrop. An American flag is on the wall. A large gold trophy on a wooden stand sits in the center; the plaque shows partial text reading “ASTATULA CLASS OF THE WE.” Children wear colorful shirts (one green shirt reads “Athletica,” one red reads “MILES MORALES”). Several children make playful faces; the child at far right has their face covered by a yellow smiling emoji. Date text on the board reads “april 30, 2026 / 4/30/26.”
During May, Astatula Elementary will celebrate Mental Health Awareness by sharing More Good Days Together! 🌿💚
Everyone is encouraged to be SEEN IN GREEN each Friday in May. 🟢👕

Ways to create More Good Days Together will be posted around campus. Students may take a flyer to keep or share with someone else to help promote mental well‑being and create more good days together. 🍀🤝
3 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Image announcing May is Mental Health Awareness
Image encouraging to wear green.
YEARBOOK SALES CLOSE THURSDAY! 📚
Order your child's 2025-2026 yearbook for $35 before our online portal closes THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH. It's a memory keeper they'll treasure forever!
Shop now: buytheyearbook.com #Yearbook #SchoolMemories
3 months ago, Astatula Elementary
Don't let these moments get washed away. yearbook

📚 YEARBOOK DEADLINE REMINDER 📸
Don't miss out! Our online yearbook sales portal closes THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH at midnight.
Secure your child's yearbook for the 2025-2026 school year for just $35.
A yearbook is more than just a book—it's a time capsule of memories! Years from now, your child will flip through these pages and smile at photos of friends, favorite teachers, and unforgettable moments from this year. It's a keepsake they'll treasure forever. 📖✨
Order today at buytheyearbook.com 🔗

3 months ago, Astatula Elementary
Don't let these memories fade away. yearbooks
April is National Poetry Month!
3 months ago, Astatula Elementary
Poetry contest flyer for Lake County Residents. 3 age brackets: children, teen, adult Poems must be submitted by April 30th. Only 2 poems per entrant. Original work only.

Celebrating students who showed their POWER expectations at lunch! 🎉👏 The classes with the most Lunchroom Shout Outs have the chance to earn a special Lunch with a Friend. Thank you for making our cafeteria a safe, kind, and responsible place. Who are you bringing to lunch? 🍽️💛 #AstatulaElementary #PBIS #POWER #LunchWithAFriend

3 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Image 1 alt text: Two young girls sit side-by-side at a cafeteria table, smiling at the camera. The girl on the left has darker skin, curly hair, and wears a light green hoodie; a brown paper snack bag, two wrapped cookies, and a pink BODYARMOR LYTE drink bottle are in front of her. The girl on the right has lighter skin, light brown hair, and wears a camouflage hoodie; she has a red cafeteria tray with food and a clear CRYSTAL GEYSER water bottle. In the background, a busy lunchroom with many tables and large windows is decorated with red, white, and blue banners; a stage area with a microphone and music stands is visible. Left hoodie text reads “LIGHT IT UP” with a dinosaur graphic.
Image 2 alt text: A bustling school cafeteria filled with students seated at long tables. In the foreground two children sit at a table: a smiling boy on the left wearing an olive green shirt with “HUNT” partially visible, and a child on the right (face covered by a yellow smiley emoji) eating from a red tray that holds grapes and other items. Rows of students, a clock on the wall, large windows with red, white, and blue decorations, a stage area with flags and speakers, and a red wall logo/emblem are visible in the background.
Two young boys sit at a cafeteria table in front of a dark curtain, both smiling at the camera. The boy on the left wears a blue hoodie over a white shirt and holds a yellow snack bag above a red tray. The boy on the right wears a black t-shirt and a white-and-blue beaded necklace; a patterned blue lunch bag, blue water bottle, brown paper bag, and a pink sports drink sit nearby. Several clear plastic bags with cookies are scattered on the table.

📚🎶 Oops… we did it again! 🎶📚
Our BOGO Book Fair is back April 27–May 1! Check out the parody video below (link works) and get ready to stock up on summer reads.
👉 Log into your FOCUS account to complete permission forms and sign up to volunteer!
https://youtube.com/shorts/DjZdZgbbkiU?si=OtXixg6qdbfLeL9u

3 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Did you see the new sign at Astatula Elementary? A huge thank-you to B&S Metal & Wood, operated by Blake Monday & Steven McMahon, for donating this wonderful piece to our school! Your generosity helps our students and community feel proud every day. 🙏✨ Share your thank-yous in the comments! #AstatulaPride #CommunityPartners
3 months ago, Jennifer Foote
A group of five smiling adults (three men, two women) stand indoors in a row holding a large oval wooden sign reading “ASTATULA ELEMENTARY” with a stylized bobcat head logo. Behind them is a light gray cinder block wall with a red painted section showing a white mural of paw prints and the partial phrase “HOME OF THE BOBCATS.” Wall fixtures include a red fire alarm box labeled “DynaFIRE” and a partially visible “ADMINISTRATION” sign; one person wears a nametag reading “Steven.”
Who’s ready to celebrate? 🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Mahai’s class — Astatula Elementary’s Class of the Week! These students demonstrated our POWER expectations — Being Proactive, Owning It, Working Hard, Being Encouraging, and Being Respectful — while diving into Math and Science Florida BEST standards. 🧠🔬📐 We’re so proud of their hard work and teamwork! Drop a comment to congratulate them or share a time you saw POWER in action at school. 👏💬
3 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Group photo of an elementary classroom with teacher and students posing around a multi-tiered gold-and-red trophy labeled “ASTATULA CLASS OF THE WEEK” (also shows “GO BOBCATS!” on the trophy base). Image shows one adult female (likely the teacher) and a total of 24 elementary-aged children across the two photos (first photo: 13 children — 8 boys and 5 girls; second photo: 11 children). Most children are smiling and dressed casually in t-shirts and shorts or jeans. Background classroom details: blinds on windows, a whiteboard or poster titled “Math Resources,” and lists of multiplication and division vocabulary words (examples include multiplication: “each, twice, factor, multiplied by, equal groups”; division: “half, split, quotient, divisor, distribute, cut up, divided by, separate, shared equally, less than - fewer, take away - remain, left over - how many, difference - not”). Visible student shirt text includes “HERE FOR THE SHENANIGANS” (with a Snoopy graphic), “YETI,” “salt life / PARADISE,” and an “AC/DC” shirt with lightning-bolt graphics. One photo shows a blue rug with red, purple, and green circular patterns. Overall impression: a proud clas
Group photo of an elementary classroom with teacher and students making silly faces. They are posing around a multi-tiered gold-and-red trophy labeled “ASTATULA CLASS OF THE WEEK” (also shows “GO BOBCATS!” on the trophy base). Image shows one adult female (likely the teacher) and a total of 24 elementary-aged children across the two photos (first photo: 13 children — 8 boys and 5 girls; second photo: 11 children). Most children are smiling and dressed casually in t-shirts and shorts or jeans. Background classroom details: blinds on windows, a whiteboard or poster titled “Math Resources,” and lists of multiplication and division vocabulary words (examples include multiplication: “each, twice, factor, multiplied by, equal groups”; division: “half, split, quotient, divisor, distribute, cut up, divided by, separate, shared equally, less than - fewer, take away - remain, left over - how many, difference - not”). Visible student shirt text includes “HERE FOR THE SHENANIGANS” (with a Snoopy graphic), “YETI,” “salt life / PARADISE,” and an “AC/DC” shirt with lightning-bolt graphics. One photo shows a blue rug with red, purple, and green circular patterns. Overall impression: a proud clas
Save the Date: 2026-2027 VPK students
3 months ago, Astatula Elementary
VPK students save the dates. Steps for enrollment. Jan/Feb. obtain certificate of eligibility. Jan/Feb. submit focus LCS online application for VPK enrollment March 25th complete VPK program application May finalize enrollment

🎉 Who's ready for a celebration? 🍽️

Astatula Elementary hosted our April Lunch Bunch Meet Up — where Teachers and Staff recognize students who model our PBIS POWER expectations with a Positive Behavior Reward! Each month we randomly draw one student per grade to join a special lunch, and this month was extra-splendid: we split the lunch into two sessions because PE was buzzing with Water Day fun as students prepared for Field Day! 💦🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ #PBISRocks #AES #AstatulaElementarySchool

3 months ago, Jennifer Foote
Alt text: Smiling female police officer wearing a tactical vest labeled "A. DENTON," a Motorola radio, an Axon body camera, and a lanyard reading "QUEEN PONY," poses with four children in front of a pale brick wall. From left to right: a boy in a black shirt printed with "MILES, SPIDER-MAN, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY, EARTH - 1610," a girl with long blonde hair in a light green shirt, a boy in a white "SONIC THE HEDGEHOG" shirt, and a boy in a blue Under Armour shirt (face later obscured by an emoji in another image). A wooden table is visible in the foreground.
Medium close-up of an adult woman and a young girl seated side-by-side, both smiling at the camera. The woman (left) wears glasses, a green short-sleeved top, and a layered beaded necklace. The girl (right) wears a grey long-sleeved shirt with a large blue butterfly graphic decorated with white stars. Background shows an indoor school-like setting with a wooden door at left and a white wall with a framed motivational sign and a window into another room at right. The visible sign reads: "BEFORE YOU LEAVE THIS CLASS ALWAYS REMEMBER I love you YOU MATTER YOU CAN DO ANYTHING I BELIEVE IN YOU."
The students are making silly face expressions. Alt text: Smiling female police officer wearing a tactical vest labeled "A. DENTON," a Motorola radio, an Axon body camera, and a lanyard reading "QUEEN PONY," poses with four children in front of a pale brick wall. From left to right: a boy in a black shirt printed with "MILES, SPIDER-MAN, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY, EARTH - 1610," a girl with long blonde hair in a light green shirt, a boy in a white "SONIC THE HEDGEHOG" shirt, and a boy in a blue Under Armour shirt (face later obscured by an emoji in another image). A wooden table is visible in the foreground.

Our third-grade team competed in the county STEAM Bowl today, taking on challenging problems and working together as problem-solvers. While we didn't place this year, we want to recognize their hard work, dedication, and teamwork. Great job, team! 🚀

3 months ago, Astatula Elementary
picture of the Astatula Elementary 3rd grade STEAM team at the STEAM Bowl.
Picture of the Astatula Elementary STEAM team at the STEAM Bowl 5 students and 1 teacher

April is the Month of the Military Family in Florida! Students and staff were asked to “Purple Up!” today, April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military children. Purple was chosen because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military. It is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, Space Force blue and Navy blue. Did you purple up? If so, post your photo on your personal social media page with #LCSPurpleUp2026

3 months ago, LCS Communications
April is the month of the military family. Did you purple up today?
Congratulations Class of 2026! We want to celebrate with you! Share the info with your friends.
3 months ago, Astatula Elementary
Class of 2026 you are invited to a reception if you attended AES between 2012-2019. May 13th 2:30-3:30 in the AES Media Center.