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April 26th, 2018

Administrative Address

At Aspen View Academy we strive to develop young scholars with strong, solid character. This is not an easy feat by any means, but it is worthy and good. Research shows that teaching character as a part of an academic program in turn results in higher academic performance, reduced conflict, improved attendance, fewer disciplinary issues, and less vandalism. Students also report that they feel safer because they know that they are in an environment where respect, trust, compassion, and honesty are all valued.

Our culture is an integral part of developing character and is noteworthy in itself. At AVA, we are creating a safe, nurturing environment for our students to take risks and thrive academically. Students, families, and staff know that when they enter the doors at AVA they are in a positive and caring environment. We are a community of individuals who strive to achieve the mission and vision of the school each and every day. Our amazing teachers are guiding students to understand how to make wise decisions, act upon them, and apply them to their lives both in and out of school. Our focus lies with our seven character traits in our R.E.S.P.E.C.T. model (Responsibility, Empowerment, Sharing, Patience, Excellence, Compassion, and Teamwork.) Although the seven listed don’t encompass everything, they are providing our students with the foundational skills and knowledge to become upstanding community members and leaders.

As we enter our last few weeks of the school year, a time that can become crazy and hectic with many events happening, I encourage you to take the time to appreciate the culture that AVA has established along with the ways your student is growing in his/her character. Neither culture nor character can happen with just the work of one person. It is a team effort, and we are so thankful for our staff, students, families, and the AVA community. We are accomplishing big things every day and are grateful to serve alongside each of you.

Kelsey Soulia

Elementary Assistant Principal

Announcements

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.

Community Outreach

The AVA Foundation/PTO has adopted the Castle Rock Police Department as one of our Community Outreach Partners. To show our support to the CRPD, the Foundation will be collecting snack items to make gift baskets. Baskets will be delivered to the three different shifts at the police department. Please consider donating items for the gift baskets to show our AVA appreciation and support to the CRPD.

The Foundation/PTO will start collecting items Monday, April 30, and the collection will end Tuesday, May 8th. The collection box is located in the AVA Main Lobby. For questions, please email [email protected]

Thank you for your support!

Aspen View’s Librarian, Mrs. Opfer received 94 entries from grades 1-5 for a poeticpower.com Spring 2018 Poetry Contest. While students will find out if they placed in this national contest and will be published in an anthology in the Fall, we decided to celebrate the poems by holding an AVA Poetry Contest with the submitted poems. The five poems that you will see in the newsletters over the next five weeks are the grade level winners for 1st-5th grade. Congratulations to the winners and to all the poets who participated! Keep writing!

Spring

Spring is the best.

Rain comes in Spring

You can catch drops on your tongue

It doesn’t taste like water

You can have yummy foods

You can go to the meadow and watch flowers grow

Animals come out of hibernation

There is lots of sunshine

Ladybugs, butterflies that flutter

Spring is the best ever.

Sonia Scott, Grade 1

Lands' End Special Offer

Free Logo April 26 - May 4

Code: LOGOS Pin: 3571

40% off now until May 5

Code: FRESH

SMASHBURGER Spirit Night

Thank you to all of the families that stopped by SmashBurger last Wednesday. Your attendance at Spirit Nights is greatly appreciated.

Lost and Found

Our lost and found is overflowing. Please be sure to stop by and check for any of your student's belongings. Everything left after May 31st will be donated.

Calling all current 7th Grade families!!

April 30th is the last day to lock in the lowest price for your 8th grade trip to DC and NY! Starting on May 1st, prices will increase, so if you have been thinking about joining us next year, make sure to sign up before April 30th! Click here for the flyer. If you have any questions please contact Alicia Mund at [email protected].

Hope you will join us for a trip of a lifetime!

Volunteer Hours

REMINDER: AVA would like to remind our families to log their volunteer hours as the Foundation/PTO will be giving a gift to families that have reached their volunteer commitment (30 hours/ 15 for single-parent families). You can also receive the opportunity to purchase half price dinner tickets to the AVA golf tournament or dinner.

AVA Family 5k

FINAL Reminder: We will see you Saturday, April 28 at the AVA Hawaiian themed family 5k and fun run/walk. Beginning at 10:30 am, there will be a fun run/walk and immediately following at 11:00 am the 5k starts. This will be a walk/run- please NO STROLLERS OR DOGS. There will be food trucks, DJ, bounce houses, Rita’s Italian ice, and PRIZES! All are invited so invite family, neighbors, and friends.

Bib pick up race day at 9:30.

If you missed the Wednesday, April 25th noon registration deadline, you can still register here, but prices will be higher!

Golf Tournament

Save the date: Friday, May 11 the AVA Foundation/PTO is excited to bring a day of golf and/ or a night out to our AVA Families. If you are a golfer, take the day off, gather your favorite golfing foursome, and tee up to support AVA! If you can’t make the tournament, you can still enjoy a nice night out for dinner and an auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sal Mancini will be performing live, and there is an opportunity for half price dinner tickets. Just log your volunteer hours (30 hours families & 15 for single-parent families). If you are eligible please email: [email protected] and include “Half price dinner ticket” in the subject line.

Spots are filling up fast, so hurry to secure yours here - Register NOW!