Greetings, AVA Community.
I am so excited to join Aspen View Academy as the Middle School Assistant Principal. I will be working hard this year to support our students, teachers, and parents as we all strive to ensure the greatest educational experience possible!
It is wonderful to see that we are off to such a strong start. Our learners are in the process of memorizing schedules, mastering locker combinations, and getting to know their teachers. Over the last two days as students finalized their elective choices, it was great to chat with them and introduce myself as they stopped by to discuss their schedules. We are also in the process of distributing laptops as part of our one-to-one technology initiative, and there is a palpable excitement in the room. This year we will use the devices to enrich our instructional strategies, engage students in new curricula, and further develop their technological prowess. We are thrilled to introduce this versatile tool as we continue to empower our next generation of capable leaders and citizens.
I look forward to meeting more of our parents and community members as the year progresses, as I also look forward to the accomplishments, discoveries, and growth our students will achieve. I know that 2017-18 will be an incredible year!
Best wishes,
Bruce Gordon
Assistant Principal, Grades 6-8
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 Express Check-In
Express Check-In needs to be completed for ALL STUDENTS prior to the first day of school. Please
click here for the link.
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Friday, August 25th is picture day. It is also Dress of Choice with the theme "Picture Day Best." We will get started with pictures right away, so please do your best to have your student at school on time. Picture order forms will be coming home soon.
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REMINDERS
If your student arrives late due to an appointment, please be sure to bring a note from their provider to get the tardy excused.
If you ever need to sign your student out early, please be sure to be here before 3:15. The end of day is a very busy time in classrooms, so we do not call students out of class after 3:15. Thank you.
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Looking to volunteer? Please see the Volunteer Corner below. Thank you for all that you do to make AVA an amazing school.
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SPIRIT NIGHT
You are invited to Cold Stone Creamery in Castle Rock on Tuesday, August 22nd from 4-8 pm. A portion of your purchase will be donated to Aspen View Academy. We hope to see you there!!
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 RUN, HAVE FUN, MAKE NEW FRIENDS!!
Is your K-5th grader interested in joining the Landsharks Running Club? They will run, play games, and learn how to race.
- Cost is $59 ($15 one time t-shirt fee)--Financial aid is available
- Practices are on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30-4:30 (No practice on Friday, September 1st)
- First practice is on the AVA field on Wednesday, August 30th at 3:30 and the parent meeting is at 4:15.
- Race nights are September 18th and 25th and October 2nd at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
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Dogs are not allowed on any part of AVA property (not even cute little puppies). Service dogs are the exception to the rule.
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The parking spots in the front of the school (spaces 1-16) are reserved for Pre-K families only during from 8am-8:30am and from 3:15pm-3:45pm. Cars parked in these spots during these times must have a pink Pre-K parking tag. Thank You
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LIGHTNING DISMISSAL
If there is lightning in the area during the hours of dismissal, we will move to a "lightning dismissal." What this means is that students will remain in the building until the lightning passes. Here are your options for picking up students during a lightning dismissal.
- You can park your car and bring your carpool tag to the front of the building where a staff member will be putting numbers into the system and wait there for your student. If you go with this option, please do not leave your car in the carpool line. You will need to find a spot in the parking lot or park on the street.
- You can wait in your car for the lightning to pass, and, once that happens, all students will be dismissed.
- If you do not know your carpool number (the number on your carpool tag), then you can come into the front office with your ID.
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If you had items for sale at the Used Uniform Sale, please pick up your money and/or leftover uniforms no later than Wednesday, August 23rd. All unclaimed items will be donated.
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Puppy Power 5k on August 26th @ 9:30am at Butterfield Park. Click here for the flyer with more information.
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Hello AVA Parents,
As we begin another amazing year at AVA, the ART department could use your help collecting
household items for the year. If you have any of the following laying around and don't want to trash them, send them with your kiddos, and we will take it off of your hands!
- newspaper
- "food" magazines
- large yogurt, sour cream, etc... cups and lids
- toilet paper and paper towel rolls
- wire hangers
- condiment cups w/lids
- wax paper
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help us out with these items!
Keep Creating---
Ms. Strelow and Mrs. Pelley
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 Wolf Shack Hours
Every Friday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Additional hours: Wednesday, 8/30 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Stop by and purchase AVA Spirit Wear, AVA Swag, and Rockies Tickets for the AVA Family Sports Night at Coors Field.
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Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Rally for Rylie Car Wash!! Our community is amazing- $713 raised!! Thank you to our many volunteers and those who generously donated supplies! Without you none of this would be possible. We still have more work to do in order to be able to purchase the memorial bench. Be on the lookout for more ways you can help!!
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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, and we will be happy to provide you with one. Replacement fobs are $5.
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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. Details will be forthcoming. 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!
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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
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 AVA FAMILY SPORTS NIGHT!!
Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres on Saturday, September 16th.
Click here for more information. If you have any questions, please email
Andrea Kluppel.
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ATTENTION 6TH GRADE PARENTS
 We have an Outdoor Ed Parent Meeting scheduled for August 30th, 6-7pm. Students are welcome to attend as well. We will be discussing the trip as a whole, transportation, rooming and accommodations, expectations, cost, and answering any questions. If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please email
Mrs. Sullivan or
Mrs. Waters.
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AVA Middle School Night at Uncle Maddios and the Castle Rock AMC!!!
Middle School Night at Uncle Maddios and 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. Click here for the flyer.
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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.
- Co Ed Cross Country First Practice: August 17, (date change from previous newsletter) 3:30-5:00 pm on the soccer field
If you have any questions regarding sports, please email
Josh Baun, Athletic Director.
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| Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) |
Douglas County School District - Aspen View Academy
Gifted Student Identification
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
Grades 3 and 5: Sep 12, 13 and 14th, 2017
This year, the CogAT will be administered to all students in grades 3 and 5. The CogAT results provide one component in a body of evidence to determine possible identification for gifted programming.
Grades 1, 2, 4: Aug 29-Sep 19, 2017 Testing Window
Students in grades 1, 2, 4, may be referred by parents for CogAT testing.
Forms must be completed and turned in by August 21, 2017!
Parents may consider referring their child for CogAT testing:
- If the child is currently demonstrating mastery of above grade level work and/or
- If you (parent) believe your child is potentially gifted
- If you are planning on applying for the Douglas County Discovery Program for the 2017-18 school year.
If you would like to refer your child (grades 1, 2, 4) for CogAT testing:
- Click here for the following forms and additional information:
- DCSD Gifted Education Consent to Test Form
- Gifted Education Referral Form
- Gifted Identification Parent Observation Form
Print, complete, and return to your child's classroom teacher by
August 21, 2017.
Questions?
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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.
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Fri Aug 18, 2017
ES-B DAY
MS-B DAY
Mon Aug 21, 2017
ES-C DAY
MS-A DAY
3:30pm Boys Soccer Practice
3:30pm Girls Volleyball Practice
3:45pm Cross Country Practice
4:30pm Cross Country Parent Meeting
Tue Aug 22, 2017
ES-D DAY
MS-B DAY
3:30pm Boys Soccer Practice
3:30pm Girls Volleyball Practice
Wed Aug 23, 2017
ES-A DAY
MS-A DAY
3:30pm Boys Soccer Practice
3:30pm Girls Volleyball Practice
3:45pm Cross Country Practice
Thu Aug 24, 2017
ES-B DAY
MS-B DAY
3:30pm Boys Soccer Practice
3:45pm Cross Country Practice
4pm Girls Volleyball Game @ World Compass Academy, 2490 S Perry St, Castle Rock, CO
Fri Aug 25, 2017
Dress of Choice-Picture Day Best
ES-C DAY
MS-A DAY
Picture Day
3:45pm Cross Country Practice
Sat Aug 26, 2017
8am Cross Country Race (Optional) Where: Butterfield Park, 3952 Butterfield Crossing Dr, Castle Rock
Mon Aug 28, 2017
ES-D DAY
MS-B DAY
3:30pm Boys Soccer Practice
3:30pm Girls Volleyball Practice
3:45pm Cross Country Practice
Tue Aug 29, 2017
ES-A DAY
MS-A DAY
3:30pm Boys Soccer Practice
3:30pm Girls Volleyball
Wed Aug 30, 2017
ES-B DAY
MS-B DAY
3:30pm Boys Soccer Game @ AVA
3:30pm Girls Volleyball Practice
3:45pm Cross Country Practice
6pm 6th Grade-Outdoor Ed Parent Meeting
Thu Aug 31, 2017
ES-C DAY
MS-A DAY
3:30pm Boys Soccer Game @ AVA
3:45pm Cross Country Practice
4pm Girls Volleyball Game @ Skyview Academy, 6161 Business Center Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO
Fri Sep 1, 2017
No School-Professional Development Day
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