August 6, 2026

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Welcome Back 2026


Dear Aspen View Academy Families,


Welcome to another exciting school year at Aspen View Academy!


Whether you are returning for another year or joining our school community for the first time, we are thrilled to have you as part of the Wolf Pack. The beginning of a new school year is always filled with excitement, anticipation, and endless possibilities. Our teachers and staff have been working hard preparing classrooms, planning engaging lessons, and creating welcoming environments where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.


There is something special about the first day of school. New friendships are formed, goals are set, and students begin another chapter in their educational journey. We are honored that you have entrusted us with your child's education, and we look forward to partnering with you to make this an outstanding year.


At Aspen View Academy, our commitment extends beyond strong academics. We strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential while developing strong character, responsibility, and a love of learning. Every member of our staff is dedicated to helping students succeed both academically and personally.


Attendance Matters


One of the most important factors in a student's success is simply being at school each day.


Every lesson builds upon the one before it. Classroom discussions, hands-on activities, collaborative learning, and teacher instruction cannot always be recreated through make-up work. When students attend school consistently and arrive on time, they develop strong routines, build meaningful relationships with their teachers and classmates, and gain the confidence that comes from being fully engaged in the learning process.


Research consistently shows that students with strong attendance perform better academically, demonstrate greater social-emotional growth, and are more likely to develop positive lifelong habits. Even missing just a few days throughout the year can add up and create gaps in learning that become increasingly difficult to overcome.


Looking Ahead


This year, our focus remains on providing exceptional instruction, strengthening our positive school culture, and creating meaningful learning experiences for every student. We believe that strong partnerships between school and home are essential to student success, and we are grateful for your ongoing support.


Thank you for choosing Aspen View Academy. We are excited to begin another incredible year together and cannot wait to welcome our students back into the building.


Here's to a wonderful school year filled with learning, growth, friendships, and memories that will last a lifetime!



Go Wolves!


Bob Barber

AVA Principal

Middle School Only News

Middle School Curriculum Night is tonight from 6-8pm. Due to limited space, this is for MS Parents only. Your student will see this presentation on their first day of school.

Middle School Picture Day-August 10th


All middle school students will have their individual photos taken on this day.


Please note: Students must wear their AVA uniform (no hoodies) for pictures. These photos will be used for both their Student ID and the Yearbook.

To purchase your photos online.


Here is the link to purchase the individual photos 

  • Access Code: R74PD6


Middle School Fall Sports


Middle School Girls Volleyball (Grades 6–8)

  • Tuesday, August 11: Tryouts – 3:45–5:15 p.m. (Second day of school)
  • Wednesday, August 12: Tryouts – 3:45–5:15 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 13: Team selections announced and first official practice.


 Middle School Boys Soccer (Grades 6-8)

  • Monday, August 17: Tryouts – 3:45 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 18: Tryouts – 3:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 19: Team selections announced
  • Thursday, August 20: First practice – 3:45–5:15 p.m.
  • Monday, August 24: Practice – 3:45 p.m.
  • Monday, August 24: Parent Meeting – 5:30 p.m. at the AVA field


Cross Country (Grades 6-8)

  • Monday, August 24: First Practice – 3:45–5:15 p.m.
  • Practices: Held after school (a full practice and meet schedule will be shared with athletes at the first practice).

There are no tryouts for cross country—everyone is welcome!


If you have any questions about either program, please feel free to contact Shannon Sherburne @ ssherburne@aspenviewacademy.org

General Announcements

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we are asking all families of students with asthma, life-threatening allergies, seizures or in need of any over the counter/prescription medications, to submit updated care plans before the first day of school.


The Colorado Department of Education has updated requirements for the management of asthma and severe allergies in schools. To ensure we are providing safe, appropriate, and compliant care for every student, we must have a current Asthma Care Plan, seizure, and/or Allergy & Anaphylaxis Care Plan or Medication Authorization completed by your child's healthcare provider each school year that will expire on June 30th of the following year. 


Please submit all required forms and medications by August 14th. All of the required forms are found on the AVA website.


If you have any questions please reach out to our school nurse, Jacenta Wirth or our health room assistant, Mindy Baumann.

Used Uniform Sale

Start of the Year Used Uniform Sale is on Saturday, August 8th from 10-Noon in the elementary gym. Click here for more information on the sale. This is a CASH only sale.

Wolf Shack Back-to-School Sale!


The Wolf Shack will be reopening for in-person shopping on Saturday, August 8th from 10:00am - 12:00pm.


Online sales will reopen at 12:00pm that same day for delivery to your child’s classroom each Wednesday beginning on the 12th. Thereafter, we will be open the first Wednesday of each month while school is in session from 3:00-4:00pm for in-person shopping.


If purchasing online, please remember to give your child’s name and homeroom teacher so we know where to deliver. If purchasing for multiple kids, please pick one child and their homeroom teacher to deliver all items to. Happy shopping!

Grades PreK-5:



  • ALL PreK-5 students will be in school on Wednesday, August 12th and will follow the published school calendar for the remainder of the school year.
  • Parents are allowed on the First Day Only to walk their student into the building and to their classroom.
  • Please DO NOT park in the PreK parking spots unless you are a PreK parent.


Grades 6-8:


  • ALL 6-8 students will start school on Monday, August 10th and will follow the published school calendar for the remainder of the school year.


Elementary and PreK School Hours are 8:15 am-3:30 pm

(Students must be in their seats at 8:15am)



Middle School Hours are 8:00 am-3:30 pm

(Students must be in their seats at 8:00am)

Kindergarten BooHoo Yahoo!


PTO is inviting all families of kindergarten students to BooHoo Yahoo on August 12th, right after morning drop off in the cafeteria.


Whether you're crying "Boohoo" or cheering "Yahoo!". Come connect with other parents, meet administrators and members of the PTO. Light refreshments will be served.

A Note from the Office



DROPPING OFF ITEMS

When you drop off items for your student during the school day, please have all items labeled with your student's name and grade. This includes; lunchboxes, water bottles, coats etc.


COMMUNICATIONS

There are several ways the school sends out communication. For many communications we use Infinite Campus to send messages. Please do not unsubscribe or you will not receive any communications through that means. Also please be sure your contact information in Infinite Campus is up-to-date.


STUDENT ATTENDANCE

Report Absence or Late Arrival:

To report a student absent or late arrival please call the Attendance Line: 303.660.5940 This is available 24 hours a day. Or report their absence through the AVA Website, click on the Attendance button.


TARDIES

If your student is coming late to school due to an appointment, they must bring in a signed note from the doctor's office for it to be an excused tardy. If they do not have a note from the doctors office it will be an unexcused tardy.


EARLY STUDENT PICK-UP

Early pick‐up of students must be completed before 3:00 pm. Parents must sign out their student in the office.


FOOD DELIVERY

Students are NOT allowed to have lunches, drinks, or snacks delivered through Door Dash, Uber Eats, or any delivery service. 


If you know someone who didn't receive this newsletter, have them check their spam folder and if they still didn't receive it please have them email DeAnn at dcarson@aspenviewacademy.org

AVA Uniforms


The purpose of AVA's Uniform Policy is to promote school unity and pride, lessen peer pressure, and minimize the distractions and disruptions that ordinary clothing may attract.


To ensure compliance, all uniform items must be purchased from one of our approved vendors: Land’s End, French Toast, or Educational Outfitters.


Please note that it is the responsibility of families to follow the uniform guidelines. Students who are not in compliance—including those wearing items from non-approved vendors—may be subject to a uniform infraction.


Thank you for your cooperation in supporting a cohesive and respectful school community.

Student Picture Day-Coming Soon


Elementary and PreK Student Picture Day- August 19th


Please note: all students need to be photographed in their AVA Uniform since this photo will be used for both their Student ID as well as the Yearbook.


Additional Dates for Photos

October 19th-Middle School Class photos

October 19th-Retakes for all grades

October 20th- Elementary and PreK Class photos


To purchase your photos online.


Middle School: Here is the link to purchase the individual photos 

  • Access Code: R74PD6


Elementary School and PreK: Here is the link to purchase individual photos

  • Access Code: D69ET3

LOGGING VOLUNTEER HOURS

There is a computer in the front lobby so you can log hours while you are at the school; you may also log hours at home for any PTO work, at home projects or if you forgot to log your hours while you were at school. All volunteer hours should be logged into HelpCounter within 48 hours.

 

How to Set up your Account with HelpCounter

  • Please click on this link and log in using your email address and create a password.
  • Click on 'Update Profile Information' to add your information and record your student's grade.
  • Click on 'Update Volunteer Interest Form' to indicate what types of volunteer opportunities interest you. This does not commit you, rather it allows the coordinator to see who is interested in specific opportunities. 


These volunteer opportunities can also be found on the volunteer page of our website.

VOLUNTEERING COMMITMENT

AVA believes that the success of each student will be a shared responsibility of students, teachers, parents, staff, and community leaders. Volunteers enhance the school and its culture and character through their involvement. Accordingly, a strong family involvement program will be implemented. AVA encourages 30 volunteer hours per family per school year. Single-parent families are encouraged to volunteer 15 hours per school year. The volunteer school year shall coincide with AVA’s fiscal year, and hours shall accrue from July 1 through June 30.


Volunteers are expected to make child care arrangements for younger children prior to volunteering at the school. Younger children/siblings are not allowed in the classroom while volunteering. 


For more information see the Vistor Volunteer Policy.

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Contact Us

Phone: (720) 733-3436

Fax: (303) 660-5959

Attendance Line: (303) 660-5940 attendance@aspenviewacademy.org

Health Room: mbaumann@aspenviewacademy.org

Volunteer Coordinator: dcarson@aspenviewacademy.org

Before/After Care: (720) 926-4776 Becky.Barton@DiscoverChampions.com

Lunchroom Manager: xsknight@dcsdk12.org

Pre-K: PreK@aspenviewacademy.org

Office: office@aspenviewacademy.org 

Enrollment: enrollment@aspenviewacademy.org

Registrar: adixon@aspenviewacademy.org

PTO: pto@aspenviewacademy.org


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