In releasing our "Spring 2021 Reopening Guidance", District 131 is choosing to respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic in a manner that prioritizes health and wellness of our students and staff.Al publicar nuestra “Guía de reapertura de Primavera de 2021”, el Distrito 131 elige responder a la pandemia de coronavirus de una manera que priorice la salud y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes y personal.
East Aurora School District 131 has a new mission, vision, and five-year strategic plan. East Aurora School District 131 tiene una nueva misión, visión y un plan estratégico de cinco años.
Please complete the entire survey at the beginning of every school day your child is in attendance. One survey needs to be completed for each child that is attending school before 6:45 a.m.Por favor complete esta encuesta completa al comienzo de cada día escolar al que asista su hijo(a). Se debe completar una encuesta por cada niño(a) que asiste a la escuela a más tardar a las 6:45 a.m.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all East Aurora students. Grab & Go meals will be provided Monday through Thursday at five school locations and bus routes.Se proporcionará desayuno y almuerzo para todos los estudiantes de East Aurora. Comidas para llevar de lunes a jueves en cinco sitios escolares y rutas de autobús.
Our Board of Education meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please join us!Nuestras reuniones de la Junta de Educación se llevan a cabo el primer y tercer lunes de cada mes, a las 7:00 p.m. Por favor únase a nosotros!
Our Board of Education meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please join us!Nuestras reuniones de la Junta de Educación se llevan a cabo el primer y tercer lunes de cada mes, a las 7:00 p.m. Por favor únase a nosotros!
East Aurora School District 131 has a new mission, vision, and five-year strategic plan. East Aurora School District 131 tiene una nueva misión, visión y un plan estratégico de cinco años.
Our Board of Education meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please join us!Nuestras reuniones de la Junta de Educación se llevan a cabo el primer y tercer lunes de cada mes, a las 7:00 p.m. Por favor únase a nosotros!
Register for interactive presentations to learn about internet safety, how to talk to your child about online behavior, and navigating technology in the home. Presentations will be conducted in English and Spanish.Regístrese para presentaciones interactivas para aprender sobre la seguridad en Internet, cómo hablar con su hijo sobre el comportamiento en línea y la tecnología de navegación en el hogar. Las presentaciones serán en inglés y español.
Clubs and Activities during Remote Learning
Club Name: Math Club
Description: Join Mrs. Sinwelski for Virtual Math Club! A time when you can explore all the fun things math has to offer! We will play games, work on projects, and go on virtual field trips. Hope to see you all there!
Sponsor Name & Email: Mrs. Alysia Sinwelski asinwelski@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Thursdays at 2:45 PM starting January 21th
Link for club: http://meet.google.com/lookup/MathClubMonday
Club Name: Technology Club/IMSA Fusion
Description: Explore! Investigate! Create! In the Technology Club, we’ll discover the amazing world of science, technology, engineering and math. (Yes, even math!). We’ll work together to create, design and experiment using hands on activities and computer technology.
Sponsors Names & Emails: Mrs. DelFiacco kdelfiacco@d131.org, Mrs. Danos adanos@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Wednesdays @ 2:30 PM starting January 13th
Link for club:https://meet.google.com/lookup/aojmkoveee
Club Name: Drama Club
Description: Learn how to perform drama games online and also learn how to act through scenes and sketches. We may have a performance or two if all are interested in performing in front of a virtual audience.
Sponsor Name & Email: Mr. Eric Curtis ecurtis@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:45 – 4:00 starting January 12th. We may add more days if necessary.
Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/ea6v4oyyca?authuser=0&hs=179
Club Name: Acceptance Club
Description: Y’all means y’all. An LGBTQ friendly club that focuses on sharing resources/literature/news/discussion for middle school students. Everyone is welcome.
Sponsor Name & Email: Ms. Andres candres@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Every other Thursday, 3-4pm. Begins January 14.
Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/acceptanceclub
Club Name: Robotics and Engineering Club
Description: In this club we explore engineering design concepts and learn how to program a robot! We will do other online programming activities as well. We can also look at how to design video games.
Sponsor Name & Email: Leslie Ward LWard@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 starting January 12
Link for club:https://meet.google.com/lookup/avlx5h7qgr
Club Name: Art Club
Description: If you enjoy art and want to work with other students doing projects and having fun, art club is for you!
Sponsor Name & Email: Mr. Mueller kmueller@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 starting January 13th
Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/fn5dzdacvv?authuser=0&hs=179
Club Name: Poetry Club
Description: This is a creative writing club that publishes students’ creative writing at the end of the year. Poetry, short stories, fan fiction, rap. Be ready to write! Everyone is welcome.
Sponsor Name & Email: Ms. Andres candres@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Tuesdays each week 2:45 – 4:00pm, starting January 12.
Link for club:https://meet.google.com/lookup/poetryclub
Club Name: GUITAR CLUB
Description: Hang out and jam with other students in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Experienced and beginning players are welcome! If you don’t have a guitar, some are available @ Simmons to pick up. Email Mr. Stade with any ?’s
Sponsor Name & Email: Mr. Stade estade@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Wednesdays 2:45 to 3:45 (starts Wednesday 1/12 @ 2:45 p.m.)
Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/c4wypqd3gb?authuser=0&hs=179
Club Name: NJHS – National Junior Honor Society
Description: NJHS is a society that works together to learn leadership skills and give back to the neighboring and school community. Students are eligible to join based on their academic GPA, a completed application, and a faculty recommendation. The next round of open applications will be in April of 2021.
Sponsor Name & Email: Erik Toman – etoman@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Every other Wednesday @ 1:30 PM – Starting January 13th
Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/fuf7546vdj
Club Name: Library Book Clubs
Description: We will read a different book together every month and discuss it. Read cool new books with your friends!
Sponsor Name & Email: Ms. Murphy, jmurphy01@d131.org
Meeting days and times: We will meet every two weeks starting the week of January 11th. Join the google classroom to vote on a meeting time!
Link for club:
6th Grade:
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTQ5Mzg3MjkxNDk5?cjc=4vvlqlv
7th Grade:
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTQ5Mzg4MjA3NTMy?cjc=tyyozbx
8th Grade:
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTQ5Mzg4MjA3NTU4?cjc=fy577gb
Club Name: Student Council Covid Style
Description: Join us to spread kindness and positivity throughout our school and community; additionally a gathering place to chat and come up with creative ideas to improve our school and help others!
Sponsor Name & Email: Sherri Cornelissen & Christine Gear
scornelissen@d131.org cgear@d131.org
Meeting days and times: once or twice a month on Wednesdays at 2:30, but will be changing to Mondays opposite faculty meetings once established.
Link for club:https://meet.google.com/lookup/csnvlg4pwe?authuser=0&hs=179
Club Name: Peace Jam
Description: We will meet weekly to learn about people that have worked or are still working to make this world a better place and have won the Nobel Peace Prize as a result of their hard work. We will do some of our own service projects so we can make our part of the world a little better as well!
Sponsor Name & Email: Amy Johnson ajohnson03@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Tuesdays at 2:45-4:00 Starting Jan 19th.
Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/gqtjtifi5r
Club Name: Cheer
Description: We will meet weekly to practice essential cheer moves and watch videos that will help us practice our cheer moves safely at home. Let’s get ready for next year!
Sponsor Name & Email: Rosa Huerta rhuerta@d131.org Sandra Monarrez smonarrez@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Wednesdays at 2:30
Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/d6wy6a3qcf
A full year course, which consists of daily rehearsals, home practice, playing quizzes, and performances. In Band, students learn to make music together by listening to each other and developing their own musical skill. Students improve their skills by playing scales, breathing properly, articulating, and counting correctly. Students in Band will develop their skills as a musician, as a music reader, and learn about musical styles, composers and cultures. The bands performs throughout the school year at Simmons and other district events.
An extra curricular ensemble open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band students. Jazz band rehearses Monday and Thursday mornings at 7 A.M. Jazz Band performs at school concerts, and other district events. In Jazz Band students be exposed to swing, rock, Latin jazz, and other styles of music through listening and playing. Students will also be exposed to improvisation through listening and playing.
Meets after school on Wednesdays and is open all Simmons students. Students at any level of experience are welcome to participate. Students will be exposed to playing rock, classical, Latin and other styles of music. Students whom don’t own a guitar may be able to rent/borrow a guitar a from Triple Threat Mentoring.
The Robotics and Engineering Club encourages students to problem solve and work together as they design and build Lego Mindstorms robots. Students also learn beginning programming skills as they program the robots to perform various tasks. The club competed in a regional robotics showcase the past two years, with our 6th grade team winning a Rookie Award in 2017.
A process-oriented after-school theater oriented activity in which students learn the tools of imaginative play, listening and observation skills and self confidence. This culminates in creating sketches, and rehearsing a play as well as multiple performance opportunities.
Art club allows students to develop their creative side. Exploring different mediums, learning new skills and having fun with friends. Art club meets once a week from 3:15-4:15. Club teacher: Mr. Mueller
Student Council is a student-based organization designed to help promote school spirit and leadership among students.
Students participating in all levels of the Council will maintain a high standard of personal conduct.
We do a variety of philanthropic activities, as well as supporting the community and school.
Our main goal each year is to “give back” and help students understand the rewards of doing things for others.
Clubs and Activities during Remote Learning
Club Name: Math Club
Description: Join Mrs. Sinwelski for Virtual Math Club! A time when you can explore all the fun things math has to offer! We will play games, work on projects, and go on virtual field trips. Hope to see you all there!
Sponsor Name & Email: Mrs. Alysia Sinwelski asinwelski@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Thursdays at 2:45 PM starting January 21th
Link for club: http://meet.google.com/lookup/MathClubMonday
Club Name: Technology Club/IMSA Fusion
Description: Explore! Investigate! Create! In the Technology Club, we’ll discover the amazing world of science, technology, engineering and math. (Yes, even math!). We’ll work together to create, design and experiment using hands on activities and computer technology.
Sponsors Names & Emails: Mrs. DelFiacco kdelfiacco@d131.org, Mrs. Danos adanos@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Wednesdays @ 2:30 PM starting January 13th
Link for club:https://meet.google.com/lookup/aojmkoveee
Club Name: Drama Club
Description: Learn how to perform drama games online and also learn how to act through scenes and sketches. We may have a performance or two if all are interested in performing in front of a virtual audience.
Sponsor Name & Email: Mr. Eric Curtis ecurtis@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:45 – 4:00 starting January 12th. We may add more days if necessary.
Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/ea6v4oyyca?authuser=0&hs=179
Club Name: Acceptance Club
Description: Y’all means y’all. An LGBTQ friendly club that focuses on sharing resources/literature/news/discussion for middle school students. Everyone is welcome.
Sponsor Name & Email: Ms. Andres candres@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Every other Thursday, 3-4pm. Begins January 14.
Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/acceptanceclub
Club Name: Robotics and Engineering Club
Description: In this club we explore engineering design concepts and learn how to program a robot! We will do other online programming activities as well. We can also look at how to design video games.
Sponsor Name & Email: Leslie Ward LWard@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 starting January 12
Link for club:https://meet.google.com/lookup/avlx5h7qgr
Club Name: Art Club
Description: If you enjoy art and want to work with other students doing projects and having fun, art club is for you!
Sponsor Name & Email: Mr. Mueller kmueller@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 starting January 13th
Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/fn5dzdacvv?authuser=0&hs=179
Club Name: Poetry Club
Description: This is a creative writing club that publishes students’ creative writing at the end of the year. Poetry, short stories, fan fiction, rap. Be ready to write! Everyone is welcome.
Sponsor Name & Email: Ms. Andres candres@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Tuesdays each week 2:45 – 4:00pm, starting January 12.
Link for club:https://meet.google.com/lookup/poetryclub
Club Name: GUITAR CLUB
Description: Hang out and jam with other students in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Experienced and beginning players are welcome! If you don’t have a guitar, some are available @ Simmons to pick up. Email Mr. Stade with any ?’s
Sponsor Name & Email: Mr. Stade estade@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Wednesdays 2:45 to 3:45 (starts Wednesday 1/12 @ 2:45 p.m.)
Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/c4wypqd3gb?authuser=0&hs=179
Club Name: NJHS – National Junior Honor Society
Description: NJHS is a society that works together to learn leadership skills and give back to the neighboring and school community. Students are eligible to join based on their academic GPA, a completed application, and a faculty recommendation. The next round of open applications will be in April of 2021.
Sponsor Name & Email: Erik Toman – etoman@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Every other Wednesday @ 1:30 PM – Starting January 13th
Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/fuf7546vdj
Club Name: Library Book Clubs
Description: We will read a different book together every month and discuss it. Read cool new books with your friends!
Sponsor Name & Email: Ms. Murphy, jmurphy01@d131.org
Meeting days and times: We will meet every two weeks starting the week of January 11th. Join the google classroom to vote on a meeting time!
Link for club:
6th Grade:
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTQ5Mzg3MjkxNDk5?cjc=4vvlqlv
7th Grade:
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTQ5Mzg4MjA3NTMy?cjc=tyyozbx
8th Grade:
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTQ5Mzg4MjA3NTU4?cjc=fy577gb
Club Name: Student Council Covid Style
Description: Join us to spread kindness and positivity throughout our school and community; additionally a gathering place to chat and come up with creative ideas to improve our school and help others!
Sponsor Name & Email: Sherri Cornelissen & Christine Gear
scornelissen@d131.org cgear@d131.org
Meeting days and times: once or twice a month on Wednesdays at 2:30, but will be changing to Mondays opposite faculty meetings once established.
Link for club:https://meet.google.com/lookup/csnvlg4pwe?authuser=0&hs=179
Club Name: Peace Jam
Description: We will meet weekly to learn about people that have worked or are still working to make this world a better place and have won the Nobel Peace Prize as a result of their hard work. We will do some of our own service projects so we can make our part of the world a little better as well!
Sponsor Name & Email: Amy Johnson ajohnson03@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Tuesdays at 2:45-4:00 Starting Jan 19th.
Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/gqtjtifi5r
Club Name: Cheer
Description: We will meet weekly to practice essential cheer moves and watch videos that will help us practice our cheer moves safely at home. Let’s get ready for next year!
Sponsor Name & Email: Rosa Huerta rhuerta@d131.org Sandra Monarrez smonarrez@d131.org
Meeting days and times: Wednesdays at 2:30
Link for club: https://meet.google.com/lookup/d6wy6a3qcf
A full year course, which consists of daily rehearsals, home practice, playing quizzes, and performances. In Band, students learn to make music together by listening to each other and developing their own musical skill. Students improve their skills by playing scales, breathing properly, articulating, and counting correctly. Students in Band will develop their skills as a musician, as a music reader, and learn about musical styles, composers and cultures. The bands performs throughout the school year at Simmons and other district events.
An extra curricular ensemble open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band students. Jazz band rehearses Monday and Thursday mornings at 7 A.M. Jazz Band performs at school concerts, and other district events. In Jazz Band students be exposed to swing, rock, Latin jazz, and other styles of music through listening and playing. Students will also be exposed to improvisation through listening and playing.
Meets after school on Wednesdays and is open all Simmons students. Students at any level of experience are welcome to participate. Students will be exposed to playing rock, classical, Latin and other styles of music. Students whom don’t own a guitar may be able to rent/borrow a guitar a from Triple Threat Mentoring.
The Robotics and Engineering Club encourages students to problem solve and work together as they design and build Lego Mindstorms robots. Students also learn beginning programming skills as they program the robots to perform various tasks. The club competed in a regional robotics showcase the past two years, with our 6th grade team winning a Rookie Award in 2017.
A process-oriented after-school theater oriented activity in which students learn the tools of imaginative play, listening and observation skills and self confidence. This culminates in creating sketches, and rehearsing a play as well as multiple performance opportunities.
Art club allows students to develop their creative side. Exploring different mediums, learning new skills and having fun with friends. Art club meets once a week from 3:15-4:15. Club teacher: Mr. Mueller
Student Council is a student-based organization designed to help promote school spirit and leadership among students.
Students participating in all levels of the Council will maintain a high standard of personal conduct.
We do a variety of philanthropic activities, as well as supporting the community and school.
Our main goal each year is to “give back” and help students understand the rewards of doing things for others.
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