Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. Stephen Hawking READ MORE >
Welcome back to Ashkar Elementary School! It's going to be a great year filled with electrical excitement. Your future is bright! READ MORE >
EAST LYCOMING SCHOOL DISTRICT REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS ENTERING K-6 FOR THE 2019/20 SCHOOL YEAR Registration of all new incoming students Kindergarten thru 6th grade who have not already registered for the 2019/20 school year will be held Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 from 8:00 A.M.– 2:00 P.M. at Ashkar Elementary School, 350 S. Broad St.... READ MORE >
If you suspect someone might be homeless or in a homeless situation, please contact the school district homeless liaison Ron Lorson at 570-584-5111. READ MORE >
We are looking for drawing to match our theme:Anchored in Amazing...Tied to SuccessShow us your Creativity, neatness and bright colors! READ MORE >
We will be cross country skiing at Ashkar on March 6th and 7th. Please see the schedule below. Dress in layers and wear warm clothes. Grades 3,4,5,6. Thank you to the P.T.A. for sponsoring this event and to Crystal Lake Ski Center for providing the equipment and the volunteers to help make this possible. Wednesday: 8:30 Brink 9:15 - Seube... READ MORE >
Daddy-Daughter dance Sponsered by the Hughesville Cheerleaders March 23rd 6-8 pm @ the Highschool gym READ MORE >
Congratulations to the teachers and students of Ashkar Elementary School. They received an award from the Department of Education to recognize "High Achievement". READ MORE >
Check out these links to an "Ocean" full of resources for your child. Curriculum links and programs you can do at home with your child. https://docs.google.com/presen... READ MORE >
Visit our Book Fair family night on February 6th from 6-8pm for a chance to win a cookie party for your class! Choose a valentine to win a prize. READ MORE >
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Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 Santa made a stop at Ashkar Elementary to spend a night with the Title 1 students and their parents. They enjoyed Hot chocolate and cookies, did a christmas craft, visited the book fair and heard a story from the big man himself. Special thanks to Melissa Bunce, Lauren Balliet and Sarah Snedeker for hosting this awesome event. READ MORE >
Secretary Posting - All Applications are Due tomorrow - 11/2. READ MORE >
Dear Parents, The Annual Food Drive for the Son Light House will begin on Monday, November 5th and end on Friday, November 16th. We will be doing some competitions to get the students excited about bringing in canned food items. Here is a schedule of our competitions: Tuesday, November 6th – Boys against the Girls Thursday,... READ MORE >
On September 11, 2018, students at Ashkar Elementary School participated in their annual Freedom Walk. The 6th grade students began the time with a remembrance of the tragic events and the lives lost on 9/11. Students and faculty then participated in the Freedom Walk, which winds its way through the school culminating at the flagpole. Tanner Wetzel came from the... READ MORE >
Everything you need to know about Race for Education is included in this flyer!! READ MORE >
In keeping with our "Anchored in Amazing" theme, check out these AMAZINGLY AWESOME prizes!!!! READ MORE >
Students should bring their pledge form to school on walk day. It will be returned to you on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, with your number of laps so you can collect your money. Money is due by October 19, 2018 to be eligible for prizes. Please make checks payable to Ashkar PTA. READ MORE >
Race for Education is a great opportunity to volunteer. Volunteers are needed during the day of the event, before and after the event, and by donating. READ MORE >
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"Seas the Day!" We are kicking off the year with a "Nautical" theme. In support of our playground initiative to raise money and replace the old equipment with new, the P.T.A. will be selling a "message in a bottle" at the Back to School BBQ and for the first week of school. You can send a welcome message to your child and his or her friends/teacher etc. that will... READ MORE >
ALL CHAPERONES for the 2018-2019 Field Trips must have clearances submitted to the office a minimum of 5 Days before the scheduled trip. Please pick up a volunteer packet at the beginning of the school year to complete your clearance forms or complete you clearance forms on line. See the links on our website. READ MORE >
PMEA District 8 Music in Our Schools Advocacy Day was held at Knoebels Amusement Park on Sunday, May 20. The line up was completely full with local bands and choruses performing continually throughout the afternoon and evening. Ashkar's 5th and 6th grade band performed amazingly well with the HHS Jazz Band. It's safe to say a FUN day was had by... READ MORE >
Friday, May 18 is PSSA Reward Day here at Ashkar!! We have a special assembly planned for all students so we're asking each student to wear their class color that day. Class colors are as follows:Pre-K: RedKindergarten: Mrs. Gottschall: Blue, Mrs. Labatch: Red, Mrs. Snyder: Green1st Grade: Ms. English: Blue, Ms. Grieco: Green, Mrs. Tagliaferri: Red, Ms.... READ MORE >
Sixth grade graduation will now be Tuesday, May 29 at the High School. The air conditioning system at Ashkar is not working to capacity. We will be letting parents know the specific location within the high school early next week. READ MORE >
Students in Ms. English's class as well as Ms. Carroll's class were able to participate in Financial Literacy Month! Cathy Houseknecht from Woodlands Bank did an interactive presentation to both classes identifying the differences in regards to finances between "wants" and "needs." She was able to reinforce this lesson with books for the classes. She read... READ MORE >
The students in 1st grade at Ashkar Elementary have been busy growing their own lunch! Ashkar's 1st grade teachers recently completed a science grant application from the East Lycoming Foundation. The Foundation voted to approve the grant and purchased an Aero-Garden for each 1st grade classroom. An Aero-Garden is an indoor growing system that can grow plants 5... READ MORE >
We are so proud of how diligent our Ashkar stars are!! Our theme has been "CHAMPION." We have focused on Commitment, Hard Work, Attitude, Motivation, Practice, Imagination, Outgoing and Never Quitting!! Students excelled in weekly Study Island challenges leading up to this week's PSSA tests. Third through sixth grades have completed their English Language Arts... READ MORE >
A little bunny stopped by the office. READ MORE >
What is Ag Literacy Week? The Kindergartners at Ashkar can tell you!! They were able to participate in the 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Ag Literacy Week. Mr. Brad Wentzel from Ag Choice Farm Credit was our special visitor! Mr. Wentzel and his son Jacob, a 6th grader at Ashkar, read each Kindergarten class the book “Tyler Makes Pancakes.” This book connects a common... READ MORE >