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May 10th, 2018

Administrative Address

Dear AVA Community,

For the final month of the school year, we are focusing on kindness. In the words of Mrs. Waters:

"Acts of kindness are turning our school blue! Each time someone is caught in the act of kindness on the 3rd floor, our students are given a blue ribbon to add to a tree, and a blue link to add to our chain of kindness. Each link adds to the ripple of kindness!"

This program has been arranged by Mrs. Waters, the Guentensberger family, and some of our 8th grade students. By turning our school blue through paper links and ribbons, we are drawing attention to a concrete symbol of an essential value. Kindness is represented in our R.E.S.P.E.C.T. acronym, as it relates to traits such as patience and compassion. Kindness seems simple enough and is easy to take for granted, but powerful things happen when we take the time notice it, honor it, and be intentional in doing it.

Many of the issues that arise in a school setting are remedied by kindness. Whether it is two friends arguing over equipment at recess, a student sitting alone in the cafeteria, or a group carelessly spreading rumors, these situations can be resolved with simple acts of kindness: letting someone else have a turn, inviting a new friend to eat at your table, or simply deciding not to repeat some unkind words.

As the school year winds down, I want to challenge all of our students, families, and staff to slow down for a moment and reflect on some easy ways that we can bring a bit of kindness into the lives of those around us. Let's be patient, compassionate, and intentional. Let's look for others in the hallways, classrooms, and parking lots whose day can be brightened with a friendly word and a smile. As we strive to finish strong this month, let's make that extra effort to spread acts of kindness as far as we can.

Kind regards,

Bruce Gordon

MS Assistant Principal

Middle School Announcements

If you have a student that will be attending Castle View High School in the Fall, please click here for the individual sports teams summer workouts as well as the speed and agility courses. If you have any questions, please contact Derek Cordes at [email protected] or Jennifer Frost at [email protected].

If you have a student that will be attending Douglas County High School in the fall and they are interested in doing sports, they may find it helpful to attend one of the summer camps DCHS is offering as well as the individual sports workouts. You may click here, and then click on the sport your student is interested in.

Middle School Student Senators organized a canned food drive, and with the generosity of all Aspen View Academy students and families, we were able to donate 1034 pounds of food this trimester to the Douglas County Task Force.

Senators will be volunteering at the end-of-the-year celebration on May 18th. Students will be hosting a variety of games, an arts and craft table, and more. We look forward to partnering with the AVA foundation on this event!

See you there!

Sincerely,

Shanna Spangler, Brad Anderson, and Middle School Senators

1st Annual Middle School

Science Innovation Day

May 21, 2018

9:00am to 3:00pm

Come join us for a fun-filled day of science innovation and creativity. Aspen View Academy learners will take their knowledge of science and create popsicle stick bridges, rocket cannons, marble roller coasters, and more. All projects will be 100% kid designed and constructed.

EGG DROP

If you would like to join the fun, here’s your opportunity. You and your learner can create a protective container for the soon to be famous Aspen View Academy Egg Drop. This is no ordinary egg drop. Containers may NOT be made of any manufactured packing materials, including cardboard. That means you may NOT use any supplies used for shipping packages such as: cardboard, bubble wrap, tissue paper, Styrofoam peanuts, plastic containers, etc. However, you MAY use tape, and your container must have a way to open and close, so we can check the egg for breakage. Also, peanut butter or similar products are NOT allowed. Of course, parachutes are also NOT allowed. We will conduct two trials. If your raw egg survives the 20-foot fall, it will be entered in 30-foot drop. The egg or eggs that survive the 30-foot drop will win. We will provide the eggs the day of the event.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Click here to sign up to volunteer

8th Grade Continuation

Wednesday, May 23, The 8th Grade Continuation Ceremony will run from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Immediately following from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. will be the continuation student dinner. Wrapping up the ceremonies and an amazing last year at Aspen View Academy, the 8th-Grade Continuation Dance will begin at 8 p.m. and conclude at 10 p.m. Thank you to all of the students and their families for the memories, and we wish you all the best of luck in your academic future. Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 16.

8th Grade Last, Last Day

Our year started with a special celebration for 8th graders, “The Last First Day.” We will end the year with a similar celebration, “The Last, LAST Day.” Please celebrate with us at the AVA Amphitheater, beginning at 7:00 am on May 23rd. Coffee and donuts/pastries will be available. Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 16.

Announcements

The Wolf Shack will be closed tomorrow, May 11th

Friday, May 18, 2018, from 5 PM to 7:30 PM (or until sold out!)

Are you wondering what to do with those uniform items that no longer fit? Want to buy uniforms for next year and pay less? Then, add a little extra time to your plans for the End of Year party and join us for this upcoming sale!

Click here for more information and to sign up to volunteer.

Come Join Cub Scout Pack 786

Join night is Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 6:15pm in the AVA cafeteria. Come learn about Cub Scouting and Pack 786. We will have information on the pack, answer your questions, and boys will be able to join that night. The Castle Rock K-9 unit will also be joining us for the evening. Come have fun and participate in activities like camping, hiking, Pinewood Derby, rocket blasts, and much more. For questions, please email Ryan Cooper at [email protected].

Elementary Field Day

Field day is going to look a little different this year. We wanted to give our kids and teachers the opportunity to slow down, really enjoy every station offered, and celebrate the end of the year. We will be having TWO field day events this year. There will also be a concessions table/fundraiser where students will be able to purchase snacks and drinks.

Kindergarten-2nd grade will be on May 23rd from 9am-Noon.
3rd-5th grade will be on May 22nd, from 9:00-3:00.

K-1st grade students will be expected to bring a sack lunch the day of their event. If they would like to purchase any snacks from the concessions table, they should also bring cash.

2nd grade is the only grade that will have their lunch at their normal time, so they can bring a sack lunch or purchase from the cafeteria. If they would like to purchase any snacks from the concessions table/fund raiser, they should also bring cash.

3rd-5th grade students will be expected to bring a sack lunch the day of their event. If they would like to purchase any snacks from the concessions table/fund raiser, they should also bring cash.

Please make sure all sack lunches are nut free and can last the day outside in the shade before your child gets to them.

All students should bring plenty of water, hats, and sunscreen to last the day outside.

Middle school students will be running the majority of the stations, but there are still things we need parent assistance for! We are also in need of some easy up tents to provide shade. If you able to help, please sign up here.

For questions, please email Ms. Damm or Mrs. Alguire

Looking for ways to help your student continue growing academically over the summer months?

We are offering tutoring at AVA over the summer for your student!

How it works:

Parents and teachers schedule tutoring sessions directly with one another by email, and parents pay the teacher directly.

$25 per student for 30 minutes
$50 per student for 60 minutes
$25 per student for 60 minutes for groups of 3 or more

Click here for a list of AVA teachers willing to tutor this summer and the subjects they will offer. Please contact the teachers by email to verify their availability and arrange sessions.

Spirit Night

Save the date! Thursday, May 24 11:30 am – 9:00 pm, Baskin Robbins on the last day of school!

If there is lightning in the area during the hours of dismissal, we will move to a "lightning dismissal." 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.

Friday, May 18th will the end of another great year at AVA. The celebration will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be Bounce Houses, GaGa Ball, Water Blasting Station, Craft Table and more. Thanks to AVA Student Senate for all of their help! Colorado Pizza Company, Mac N Noodles, Lolo's Mexican Food will be there if you wish to purchase dinner from food trucks. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner as well. Rita’s and Castle Rock Kettle Corn (companies owned by AVA Families) will have their yummy treats available as well!

This event is for all current and new families.

Douglas County Libraries Summer Reading Program

Click here to register. The school with the highest number of registrations will win $250.

Tri the Rock

It's waiting for you... all you have to do is try!

Aspen View Academy won the trophy last year for the most number of participants. Let's win it again!!

Come for a day of fun, food, prizes, and sports. This annual youth triathlon is for young athletes ages 5 to 14.

From kids who have never even heard of a triathlon to seasoned competitive triathletes, Tri the Rock encourages kids to get out and give it a TRI.

When: Sunday, May 20
Where: Butterfield Crossing Park and Pool

3952 W. Butterfield Crossing Drive, Castle Rock

Cost: $45

There is a free first timers clinic on Saturday, May 5th, but you must register in order to attend.

Click here for more information and to register.

Golf Tournament (an adult only event)

Golf and dinner Registrations are no longer available, but if you aren’t able to attend, please consider making a direct donation here. Enjoy this sneak peek of just a few live auction items we will have available during the auction.

Want to download Handbid? If so, follow this link.