"Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students"

Solomon Ortiz

What an amazing job it is to be a teacher! The impact that educators make in the lives of our students is incredible. But what is it that makes a teacher great? For me, the question is what lies in the heart of a great teacher?

What lies in the heart of a great teacher?

A teacher is kind: a great teacher shows kindness to students, colleagues, parents, and those around her/him. You may have heard the saying "kindness makes the world go around". It truly changes the environment in the classroom and school. Being a kind teacher helps students feel welcomed, cared for, and loved.

A teacher is compassionate: Teaching is a very humanistic profession, and compassion is the utmost feeling of understanding and showing others you are concerned about them. A compassionate teacher models that characteristic to the students with her/his actions, and as a result students will be more open to understanding the world around them.

A teacher is empathetic: Empathy is such an important trait to have and to try to develop in ourselves and our students. Being able to put yourself in someone's shoes and see things from their perspective can have such a powerful impact on our decisions and actions.

A teacher is positive: Being a positive person is not an easy task. Being a positive teacher is even harder when they are often met with problems with very limited solutions. However, staying positive when it's tough can have such a tremendous positive impact on the students and everyone around us. Looking on the bright side always seems to help make things better.

A teacher is a builder: A great teacher bridges gaps and builds relationships, friendships, and a community. Teachers always look to make things better and improve things in and outside of the classroom. Building a community is something a great teacher seeks to do in the classroom and extends that to the entire school and its community.

A teacher inspires: Everyone looks at a great teacher and is inspired to be a better teacher, a better student, and a better person. A great teacher uncovers hidden treasures, possibilities, and magic right before everyone's eyes

I believe all of AVA's teachers and staff have these qualities in their hearts. The dedication and commitment of our staff is second to none. They are ready to teach your kids in a safe and caring environment. I hope you all are as excited as we are for the start of the school year.

Bob Barber

Principal

As of TOMORROW, all adults entering the building will need to enter through the main doors and have their driver's license, state ID, or key fob. You will need to provide one of these items each time you enter the building (between the hours of 7:40am-3:45pm). Please understand this is a safety precaution, and we appreciate you not asking us to make exceptions. If you are a parent of an AVA student and you would like a key fob, please bring your driver's license to the front office during Meet and Greets, and we will be happy to provide you with one. Replacement fobs are $5.

Fall Carnival Save the Date: 

Come one, come all! 

The AVA Foundation will be putting together a Fall Carnival on September 30th at 4:00pm at Aspen View, more details to come. This event is for all AVA families. We are excited to try something new, and we have a team of volunteers already working out the details. We could always use a few more hands on deck. Please email [email protected] for further details.   Thank you!

DCSD COMMUNITY DAY

• When:  Friday, September 1st @ 6pm
• Where:  S.A. Field @ Mile High
• Cost:  $30
• Click here to purchase tickets
• Promo Code:  2017Foundation
• Click here for the flyer with more information

AVA FAMILY SPORTS NIGHT!!

Elementary Students (K-5)

By now you should have received an email from your child's teacher introducing themselves along with the link directing you to a sign-up genius for you to be able sign up for a Meet and Greet time slot. Please call or email the front office if you did not receive an email. 

Meet and Greets are scheduled for:

• Today, August 10th from noon-7pm
• Tomorrow, August 11th from 8am-noon**

**August 11th is the first day of school for Middle School, which means all adults entering the building (even if they are coming for Meet and Greet) will need their driver's license or key fob.

The first day of school for elementary students is Wednesday, August 16th. School hours for elementary students are 8:15am-3:30pm, and students may enter the building as early as 8:00am. If your elementary student has a middle school sibling or carpools with a middle school student, they may enter the building as early as 7:40am with the middle school student and wait in the cafeteria.

Aspen View Academy Mentor Program

We would like to welcome new families to Aspen View Academy. The Foundation has a Mentor Program that we are introducing this school year. We are matching our current families with new families.

If you are interested in the program and would like to be paired with a mentor or if you have any questions, please email Andrea Kluppel. Please provide the grades of your students.

Thank you so much,

Aspen View Academy Foundation

As an AVA parent, you will receive our weekly newsletter every Thursday via email.  Our newsletters contain very important information and events happening for our school.  Please be sure to read the newsletter each Thursday.  If you do not receive the email, please check your spam & promotional email. If you still don't see it, please email dgarcia@aspenviewacademy.

AVA Middle School Night at the Castle Rock AMC!!!

Middle School Night at the Movie. The AVA Foundation has exclusively rented out the auditorium for AVA's Middle School Students ONLY. The movie that will be shown is "The Emoji Movie" and will start at 4:30 pm on August 18th. Please click here to purchase your ticket. 

Middle School Sports

*All students physical forms and athletic packets must be turned in before they can try out for any sports team.

Click here for the athletic packet and physical forms to take to your physician or clinic.  

• Girls Volleyball Try-outs: August 14-15, 3:30-5:00 pm in the gym
• Boys Soccer Try-outs:  August 14-15, 3:30-5:00 pm on the soccer field
• Co Ed Cross Country First Practice: August 17, (date change from previous newsletter) 3:30-5:00 pm on the soccer field

Click here for more information on Fall sports.  

If you have any questions regarding sports, please email Josh Baun, Athletic Director.

The Foundation reviewed all survey responses and have revamped this year's events and fundraisers.  We appreciate your feedback and commitment to keeping our school great. We look forward to this school year and are dedicated to making sure these events and fundraisers are a great success. As always, we couldn't do this without the support of our volunteers; thank you for supporting the Foundation.  Please click here for the list of 2017/2018 Foundation Events and Fundraisers.

6th-8th grade-Classes Begin

MS-A DAY

PreK-5th Grade-Classes Begin

Thu Aug 17, 2017

Dress of Choice-Picture Day Best

ES-C DAY

Picture Day