The Burns Montview neighborhood is located a block northeast of Ashley Elementary School. During these extraordinarily challenging times, we recognize that increased burdens have been placed on some families due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The impact is growing based on the failure of the latest relief package for families in need. Easing the burden of the families of 5th graders by providing a $100.00 gift card for them to use to purchase additional items or needs they'll likely incur when school resumes at some point in the fall of this year 89% of students attending Ashley are students of color. and 87% are eligible for the free and reduced lunch program. We'd like to lighten their load a litlle and send a message of support from individuals who understand their plight.    

During the school year Ashley students participate in 60 minutes of art, music, physical education, and science each day. There are many other opportunities that Ashley 5th graders had access to including Destination Imagination, Kids with a Conscience, Kindness  Club and the Shakespeare Club – to name a few.

On April 7th of this year, Ashley moved to an educational model that matched the rest of the state. During the remote learning phase, students and families learned a new way to finish out the 2019-20 school year. Ashley students were ahead of the game since they were adept at using an iPad making for a seamless transition. Thus, congratulations were in order at the end of the school year related to uninterrupted engagement and staying on task with school assignments (Ashley continuation video on Facebook).