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April 19th, 2018

Administrative Address

Dear AVA Community,

With the conclusion of the school year fast approaching, we become eager for the fun days that summer will bring. Spring is in the air, the weather is warming, the days are growing longer, and it is easy to feel a bit restless. Each year around this time I like to share a simple message. “Finish Strong”.

Like an athlete toward the end of the game, it is natural to feel worn out and look forward to the upcoming (and well-deserved) rest, but we are not there yet. The end of the game is often when players dig deep and find their inner strength. The final minutes are when we often need to give our greatest effort, our purest performance. This can be the difference between a hard-fought victory and a casual defeat. I am sure that many of our learners (and their parents) are ready for some rest and relaxation, but now is the time to push even harder. Let’s double down on our effort and finish strong. This is the message I share with students and the example I try to provide. Let’s work together and encourage our students (and each other) to put forth the greatest effort possible for the next five weeks so that when we finish we can take a deep breath of relief and enjoy a wonderful summer filled with fun adventures, relaxation, and some well-deserved rest.

Sincerely,

Bruce Gordon

Middle School Assistant Principal

Announcements

REMINDER

There is no school tomorrow, April 20th or Monday, April 23rd. Have a great 4 day weekend!

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.

Reminder

Parents may bring outside food and drink for their own children only. For the safety of children with food allergies, bringing in food for anyone other than your own children is strictly prohibited.

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!

Congratulations to our Math Masters Team!!

The team took 4th place out of 16 teams at the competition on Saturday. We also had 3 of our students place in the top 12 in the individual category.

Way to go Wolves!!

Governing Board Opening Update

The AVA Board is happy to announce that after opening up Board Seat #3 for nominations, Eric Patton ran unopposed and was awarded the seat at the April 14th Board meeting. His term will be effective May 1, 2018 through May 1, 2021.

The AVA Board will conduct a separate election around the same time next year for Board Seat #6 which expires on May 1, 2019.

Please contact Ryan Hybarger with any questions.

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). For questions or if you need help logging your hours, please email Sheri Cahill.

AVA Family 5k

Reminder: Saturday, April 28. 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. The price is $20 per person for the 5k, $5 for Fun Run, or $50 for families. 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 is on race day at 9:30. Click here for the flyer.

Please REGISTER HERE, but hurry! The registration deadline is Wednesday, April 25th at noon; then prices go up!

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

The AVA Foundation/PTO is raising money to upgrade technology at AVA: some of our classrooms need new tablets, and the staff needs to upgrade their computers. Please join us. Your participation will directly impact AVA’s Technology needs in raising the funds needed to provide new technology!