AVA Newsletter - August 7th, 2025

August 7th, 2025

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I am excited to welcome you and your children back for another incredible year at Aspen View Academy! As we begin this new school year, we remain committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. We look forward to partnering with you once again to make this year a rewarding and enriching experience for all. Here's to a fantastic year ahead!

As we welcome the 25-26 school year, we are excited to be welcoming the following new staff members to AVA:

Teachers Elementary

Lauren Hovanetz (Kindergarten)

Jessica Simon (Kindergarten)

Gina Rubert (3rd grade)

April Kauffman (5th grade)

Erin Hinz (music)

Teachers Middle School

Sarah Ellis (8th grade math)

Jaime Hurdle (8th grade English)

Student Wellness/SPED

Mariah Knapp

Jane Ewoniuk

Instructional Assistant

Melissa Henderson (Kindergarten)

Nancy Bass (2nd grade)

Maria Whetman (5th grade)

Recess Para

Jordyn Pruett

Katy Stacy

Kendra Wentzlaff

Rachel Salley

Stephanie Emko

Pre-K

Rachel Cunningham

Lucia Grisez

Staff who have transitioned to a new position

Reagan Adams (K-4 Dean)

Megan Pedersen (5-8 Dean)

Jean Fanning (K-4 Assistant Principal)

Jennifer McQuillan (5-8 Assistant Principal)

Jordan Spivey (IT Director)

Stacy Hegarty (Elementary P.E.)

Jessica Simon (Kindergarten)

Kim Fallis (6th grade math)

Dawn Combe (1st grade)

Pam Robertson (2nd grade)

Amy Monheiser (MS math support)

Please join us in helping these wonderful new additions to the AVA team feel a part of the AVA community.

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 12th.

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

Please note: Students must wear their AVA uniform 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: K43DJ6

Here is the link for purchase the class/group photos.

Access Code: Q37NJ4

Middle School Fall Sports

Girls Volleyball (Grades 6-8)

Tryouts: August 12, 13, and 14 (if needed)
Team Selection & First Practice: Tentatively August 14
Parent Meeting: August 14 at 5:00 PM in the Middle School Gym
First Game: August 26

Boys Soccer (Grades 6-8)

Tryouts: August 12–13
Team Rosters Posted: August 15
First Practice: August 18
Parent Meeting: August 18 at 5:15 PM on the soccer field

Cross Country (Coed, Grades 6-8)

No tryouts required
First Practice: August 25

If you have any questions please reach out to our athletic director, Shannon Sherburne

Student athletics must complete the Athletic packet to participate in a sport. Please find the forms to complete on our website.

General Announcements

Wolf Shack Back-to-School Sale!

Start the year off right—come shop the Wolf Shack for all your spirit wear needs! The Wolf Shack will be open this Saturday, August 9th from 10am-Noon in the AVA Lobby.

Please remember to drop off any prescription and Over the Counter Medications with the signed MD orders this week or during Meet and Greets on August 11th and 12th. The health office will have a table out in the lobby during Meet and Greets. All the medication forms can be found here on our website. We will also have forms if you need new ones for your doctor to fill out. In addition, we will have our immunization list for those who have any questions on immunization requirements. If you have any questions please reach out to our school nurse, Jacenta Wirth or our health room assistant, Mindy Baumann.

Used Uniform Sale-Money and Item Pick Up

Pick up all unsold items and money by Friday, August 15th. All items not picked up by this date will be donated to AVA.

Grades PreK-5:

ALL PreK-5 students will be in school on Wednesday, August 13th 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.

Grades 6-8:

ALL 6-8 students will start school on Monday, August 11th 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

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

Kindergarten BooHoo Yahoo!

PTO is inviting all families of kindergarten students to BooHoo Yahoo on August 13th, right after morning drop off in the cafeteria.

Student Picture Day-Coming Soon

Elementary and PreK Student Picture Day- August 20th

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

Wednesday, October 8th-Retakes and Elementary Class photos.

Please click on the link here to prepay online.

Volunteers Needed on Picture Day. Click here if you can help.

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.