AVA Newsletter - April 18th 2024

April 18th, 2024

Admin Address

As we step further into the season of renewal this April, it’s an ideal time to reflect on the journey of parenting—its challenges, its joys, and the resilience it requires and builds. At Aspen View Academy, we recognize that parenting, much like the springtime, involves periods of growth, blooming, and occasional weathering of storms.

Parenting young children is a role filled with incredible rewards, yet it comes with its share of challenges. From managing the daily routines to addressing the emotional highs and lows of our little ones, each day can seem like a new adventure. It's important to acknowledge that feeling overwhelmed at times does not diminish the incredible job you are doing.

In March, I wrote a little bit about the resilience of our students in spring, but a focus on resilience is equally important for our families as a unit. It’s a quality that parents build and demonstrate every day. There are many ways to foster resilience for your family, ensuring you feel supported and empowered through your parenting journey. Remember, it takes a village to raise a child. Lean on community resources, whether it’s joining parent groups at Aspen View Academy or participating in local events. These connections provide support and share coping strategies that can lighten your load.

The end of the school year can come with its own bumps in the road. Keeping the lines of communication open with teachers and school staff can provide you with insights into your child’s social and academic development, helping you address concerns proactively. Every step your child takes towards learning and growth is a victory. Celebrate these moments. They are reminders of the positive impact of your efforts and the resilience being built in your family each day.

In the spirit of fostering resilience, remember that it's okay to ask for help and essential to recognize your own strengths and successes. Each challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow stronger, and each day brings new chances to make lasting memories with your children.

As we move towards the end of the school year, let’s continue to support each other in our shared mission to nurture capable, resilient young minds. Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to your children’s well-being and success.

Wishing you strength and joy in your parenting journey as we finish the school year strong,

Kristen Krieger

Grades K-2nd Assistant Principal

Middle School Only News

Middle School Winter Sports

Check out the Athletic calendar on our website and come cheer on our AVA Wolves!

General Announcements

Reminder No School Friday, April 19th

Governing Board Opening Reminder

Per Aspen View Academy By-laws, two seats on the Aspen View Academy Governing Board will be ending in May 2024. One of the seats is an elected seat. The additional seat is appointed, and may be appointed by the AVA Board of Directors at their May 16th, 2024 meeting.

Board Election Process

If you would like to be considered for the elected 3-year term on the AVA Board of Directors, please complete the nomination form. The nomination will require 10 signatures of eligible voters: AVA parents and staff. The form must be turned in to the AVA front office by Monday April 22nd at 4:00pm. When submitted, the form will be time stamped, and you will be given a receipt acknowledging acceptance of the nomination form. If there is only one nominee, the nominee will win the seat, and there will be no election. If no nominations are received, the current AVA Board of Directors will appoint the seat.

Candidates are required to submit a campaign questionnaire to answer a few

basic questions about board service. When submitted, the answers may not exceed two pages and must be submitted by April 22nd at 4:00pm to Eric Lute

at elute@aspenviewacademy.org. The campaign questionnaire for each candidate will be posted on the school website and emailed to the school community on April 24th . There will be a candidate forum at the AVA board meeting on Thursday April 25th as part of the Board’s Working Session. Candidates will be required to attend the April Board meeting to participate in the candidate Q&A.

The election will take place May 9th through May 13th. Each parent and AVA staff member may vote per AVA Board Election Policy. No Proxy voting will be allowed.

The election committee requests that all candidates and members of the AVA community abide by the following expectations:

● Focus on philosophy, policy, and issues

● No personal attacks

● No campaigning on school property

● Keep the campaign positive in nature, reflecting the R.E.S.P.E.C.T. values of AVA

The election committee reserves the right to disqualify any candidate who fails to abide by these expectations.

The AVA Election Committee will tabulate the votes and announce the results at the May 16th AVA Board meeting. The AVA board may also appoint the member seat at the AVA Board meeting on May 16th.

Please contact Eric Lute at elute@aspenviewacade my.org with any questions or additional points of clarification.

Do you know someone who attended AVA as a student? We are on a mission to gather feedback from our amazing prior-students through our second annual Alumni Survey. We need our our AVA Community to help get the word out.

Why do we need this, you ask? Because we want to make AVA even better, and who better to tell us how than our awesome alumni? This feedback will help us improve our systems and better meet the needs of our current and future students.

The survey is completely anonymous, so alumni can share their honest thoughts without any worries. But if they want to take a chance at winning a $25 gift card, they can enter their contact information at the end.

So if you know any prior-students of AVA, please share the survey link with them.

The survey is open April 18 - 26th.

We need some volunteers on Saturday, April 20th at the Glow Party. Sign up here to volunteer.

Spring Clean Up Day at AVA

Saturday, April 20th 11am-noon.

Bring trash bags and gloves and meet at the school.

Sponsored by Ben Valitutti and AVA Student Council

Used Uniform Sale

Start cleaning out your closets now. Our end of year sale will be on Saturday, May 18th from 10am-12pm in the elementary gym. (Please note the time change from previous communication). Click here for more information on the sale.

Wolfshack will be open during Used Uniform Sale!