Monaco Elementary School

Public School Volunteer Week is a time to appreciate our amazing parents, community members, and organizations who volunteer and give their time to make a difference. It’s also a great opportunity to encourage even more people to get involved!

At Monday night’s school board meeting, the following McNabb Middle School students led the Pledge of Allegiance:    •   Lily Garcia    •   Andrew Mayes Jr. Several Aubrey High School students were also recognized for earning state honors in band and powerlifting. Aubrey High School Band – State Honors:    •   Nathaniel Babalola    •   Joseph Brown    •   Shawn Gelski    •   Tyler Hundley    •   Kaci Killingsworth    •   Chris Retana    •   Gunner Simon Aubrey High School Girls Powerlifting – State Honors:    •   Mariana Walter – 2nd Place, 97 lbs    •   Naomi Nkwodinma – 4th Place, 198 lbs    •   Zoe Fikes – 5th Place, 97 lbs    •   Brooke McAlister – Scholarship Recipient State Powerlifting Competitors: Carmen Alexander, Bianca Bertolani, Ella Burton, Emberlynn Dye, Emma Gillum, Presley Howard, Haylee Moon, Maddie Palladino Aubrey High School Boys Powerlifting – State Qualifiers:    •   Toby Davis    •   Christian Southard

Aubrey ISD will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, as the district did not need to use the bad weather day built into the school calendar. Classes will resume on Monday, April 21, 2025. See the full calendar: https://bit.ly/3WFnuNa

Congratulations to Jamie Skaggs on his promotion to sergeant with the Aubrey ISD Police Department.

Congratulations to the second cohort of the Aubrey ISD Aspiring Leader Academy! Participants were celebrated during their graduation ceremony on April 7, 2025 in the professional development room of the Aubrey ISD administration building. Pictures: https://bit.ly/442LeAr

National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated every year from April 7-11 to honor and appreciate the impact assistant principals have on student achievement and the overall success of schools.

Community Shows Up for Annual Education Foundation Gala Saturday Night Fun times were had at the Aubrey Education Foundation’s “Havana Nights” Gala on Saturday. Thank you to the Aubrey community and sponsors who generously gave their time and financial support to the teachers and students of Aubrey ISD. At the event, the newest members of the Chaparral Elite class were recognized: •   Barbara Pyke     •   Jackie Fuller     •   Karen Mattson (posthumous)     •   Chris Rich Congratulations to each of you!

National School Librarian Day is celebrated every year on April 4 to recognize and appreciate the important role school librarians play in supporting students and teachers. Meet Our District Library Staff: Name: Allison French (Pictured) Campus: All-District Librarian Allison has lived in Aubrey for 13 years. This is her 11th year in Aubrey ISD and her 3rd year as the District Librarian. My favorite part about working in the library: “I LOVE doing read-alouds with students and seeing how excited they get about a new story! I also enjoy making book recommendations and helping students find books they fall in love with. I am blessed to serve all the students and staff in Aubrey ISD!” Introductions continued in comments: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B7DKaMMb4/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of April each year to recognize the incredible work of paraprofessionals like teacher aides and instructional assistants who support both students and teachers every day.

The Aubrey Education Foundation invites you to support a great cause. Learn More: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DwgG9Pe9V/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Aubrey FFA to Host Livestock Show and Auction on April 12 The Aubrey FFA will host its annual Livestock Show and Auction on April 12, 2025, at the Aubrey FFA Barn, 415 Tisdell Lane. The event highlights student projects, showcases agricultural skills, and raises funds for scholarships and educational opportunities. The schedule includes:    •   Livestock Show (8 a.m.) – Students will present their animals and demonstrate showmanship.    •   Ag Mechanics Competition (10 a.m.) – Participants will showcase skills through hands-on projects.    •   Buyers Dinner (5 p.m.) – Hosted by the 2025 Aubrey FFA BBQ Team and Officer Team, this dinner offers an opportunity for networking and community engagement. The event is open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend and support local students. Those interested in pre-registering for the auction can contact Mrs. Anderson. For more information, reach out to Aubrey Ag teachers:    •   Blake Anderson: banderson@aubreyisd.net    •   Chelsea Fewell: cfewell@aubreyisd.net    •   Courtney Hampton: champton@aubreyisd.net    •   Steve Seale: sseale@aubreyisd.net

Now Hiring: Specialized Learning Positions for the 2025-2026 School Year Aubrey ISD is seeking qualified professionals for the following positions:    •   Educational Diagnostician    •   Speech-Language Pathologist    •   Occupational Therapist    •   Licensed Specialist in School Psychology    •   Physical Therapist    •   Behavior Support Specialist To learn more, visit: aubreyisd.schoolspring.com

Aubrey ISD New and Returning Registration Opens April 21 Families can register kindergarten through 12th grade online through the ParentPortal. For More Information: https://www.aubreyisd.net/o/aisd/page/getting-started-at-aubrey-isd Direct questions to the campus registrar.

Aubrey Students Shine at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Congratulations to our Aubrey ISD students for their outstanding achievements at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! Be sure to congratulate them on their hard work and dedication. HLSR Livestock Judging    •   Brody Hurley – 4th High Individual in the 4H Junior Division, competing against over 1,000 participants Breeding Gilts    •   McKenna Thompson – 4th Landrace    •   Anastasia Alatzas – 7th Landrace    •   Bristol Neace – 8th Spot    •   Hannah Marquis    •   Lukas Marquis    •   Brody Hurley    •   Bridget Barry    •   Odra Larman    •   Kaylee Barber    •   Angel Baer    •   Avery Cassity    •   Brady Cassity    •   Harper Redus Breeding Heifers    •   Grace Collins – Division & Class Winner, Simmental    •   Sawyer Noles – 2nd place, Santa Gertrudis    •   Elliott Wilkinson – 9th place, Shorthorn    •   Berkley Noles – 9th place, Santa Gertrudis Breeding Lambs    •   Dayzee Tovar – 5th Jr., 7th Open Breeding Rabbits    •   Bree James – Placed 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Market Lambs (Sale Spots)    •   Carmela Castiglione – 9th place Finewool (out of 50)    •   Dayzee Tovar – 17th place Medium Wool (out of 85)    •   Nico Castiglione    •   Brandi Tovar    •   Evan Wilkinson Carmela Castiglione and Dayzee Tovar each earned a minimum of $2,300 in scholarship money during the auction! Market Barrows (Sale Spots)    •   Brody Hurley – 3rd place Duroc (out of 47) Brody Hurley was awarded a minimum of $2,500 in scholarship money during the auction! Join Us at the Aubrey Show & Auction! Don’t miss the Aubrey Show and Auction on Friday, April 12, at the Aubrey FFA Ag Barn (behind the buses at Admin). The show begins at 8 a.m.—we hope to see you there!

Aubrey ISD Gifted & Talented program students from throughout the district presented unique projects related to how the brain works during The Brilliant Brain: A GT Showcase of Thought & Innovation at Brockett Elementary School on March 24, 2025.

Pre-registration for students entering pre-kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year will start on April 8, 2025. Aubrey ISD’s public pre-K program for eligible 4-year-olds is housed at Fuller and West Elementary schools. Pre-K Qualification & Enrollment events are scheduled for April 8, 21 and June 10, 2025. Learn More: https://www.aubreyisd.net/o/aisd/page/pre-k-registration

Join us for Aubrey ISD Night at Riders Field on May 15, 2025, at 6:35 p.m. as the Frisco RoughRiders take on the Corpus Christi Hooks! • Enjoy a special National Anthem performance by the Aubrey High School Choir • Watch a very special Chaparral throw out the first pitch • Support Aubrey Education Foundation – $5 from each ticket sold goes directly to AEF! Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/15ZCVrZo4m/?mibextid=wwXIfr View Promotional Flyer Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L27i3no1iQr6NbGw2XOAc7djbRbh3Q2e/view?usp=drivesdk Get your tickets here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Aubreyisd2

We hope everyone had a restful and reenergizing week We’re excited to welcome back our teachers and staff tomorrow, March 17, and our students on Tuesday, March 18.

Happy Spring Break

Let’s give a huge congratulations to the 2025-2026 Aubrey Secondary Cheer Squads! Aubrey High School Varsity Cheer Mascot: Kaylee Barber Aislynn Chavez Alazjah Jackson Ashlynn Navarro Asia’h Dallas Attalie Maittre Bella Duncan Braelyn Myers Kai Teeples Kendall Hays-Sigler Kiera Schmidt Korie Johnson Lily Cole Lucy Neely Matiana Walter Mia Townsley Paula Pannuzzo Preslee Martino Sophia Place Aubrey High School JV Red Cheer Camila Rivera Heidi Benttencourt Kaylee Stephenson Lilly Floyd Rowyn Millington Aubrey High School JV Blue Cheer Carmyn Haney Emma Jones Gianna Kane Gracie Snavely Jenise Carter Kyla Evans Makynlee Barber McKynleigh Odell Michelle Halterman Peighton Beckman Owens Middle School Cheer 7th Grade: Addison Corley Aniyah Wayne Elena Flaquer-Kraft Hailey Pratt Karsyn Wensel Kaziah Tristan Marisol Loza Mia Jankovic Payton Beach Ruby Leitner Victoria Barboza 8th Grade: Azure Paisley Carina Urquidez Estelle Dewey Olivia Pogue Ryleigh Gardner Stella Falk McNabb Middle School Cheer 7th Grade: Audrey Johnson Irelynn Martin Kaitlyn Martin Keira Hughes Sophia Hernandez 8th Grade: Brooke Hytchye-McKinley Courtlyn Davis Delilah Gilbert Harley McCraw Kaylon Mogire Lexi Housden Nyla Jones Tess Gore Congratulations to all the athletes! We can’t wait to see your spirit and leadership next season!