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Living by Example
One of the great joys of being here at AVA is being able to see the acts of kindness, politeness and respect our students readily engage in without the expectation of being seen or rewarded. When kindergarteners use, “please” and “thank you” when asking for help, or first and second graders walk with a friend to class who is struggling in the morning, our community is proud of these youngsters. When third and fourth graders include a new student at recess or fifth and sixth graders help a friend clean up a spill in the cafeteria, we see glimpses of the adults our students are growing into. When seventh and eighth graders listen respectfully to a peer’s point of view that is different from their own, we realize what a special school and community that we are a part of.
How do our students learn this? One of the ways students learn to act in these ways is from the behaviors they see modeled around them. We hear the term “lead by example,” but it is even more than just leading by example, our students are fortunate to be surrounded by adults who live by example. So many AVA teachers, staff members, community members, and parents model kindness, respect, grace, manners, selflessness, work ethic, civility, and so much more in their everyday interactions from sun-up to sun-down.
Even when surrounded by so many examples of people living by example, there is also a reality that to have a true influence over another, that person has to desire to follow the example. A student has to want to be mentored and want to be like the adults he/she interacts with. In our Capturing Kids Hearts program that is one of the tenets of AVA, this is why we start first and foremost with the heart. It is only when we have a student’s heart that we can then move on to the head, the mentoring, and eventually the forming of habits.
If we as adults want to influence student lives, before we think to model the kinds of behaviors we want others to follow, we must first model how we care about those around us and inspire them to care about each other. We thank all of the teachers, staff and parents that make up our AVA community for the many ways we lead and live by example. We thank you for modeling civility and heart, even in contentious times. And, we thank you for all you do in daily remembrances to interact with all members of our AVA family with kindness and respect. That example is what leads to the countless ways students replicate those examples.
I am so grateful to be a part of this community and thank you all everyday for all of the ways that I am fortunate to serve alongside all of you.
Melanie Foster
K-2 Assistant Principal
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Attention Spirit Wear Day Tomorrow Friday October 8th
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Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher conferences are scheduled for:
Tuesday October 12 from 4:15 - 8:00 pm and
Thursday October 14th from 4:15 - 8:00 pm
Click on the image to the left to access the sign up links. Please note students will attend school as a regular school day on these two conference days.
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Order your 21-22 Yearbook today!
Click the image to order!
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If your family is in need of some assistance this upcoming holiday season, we have a couple of resources available that may be able to ease some of the financial burden. Please contact our school counseling assistant, Ms. Rossi, by Friday October 8, 2021. You may reach her by email at jrossi@aspenviewacademy.org. All information will be kept confidential.
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Now Available in My School Bucks
Easily make a donation to AVA by clicking the image.
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PreK News
Time is running out to add you future PreK student to waiting list for 22-23. In order to attend PreK your student must 4 years old before October 1st of the school year they are attending. The waiting list for school year 2022-23 is filling up. Current AVA families do have priority for spots but they are also based on the date stamp. The final day to add your PreK student's name to the list for school year 2022-23 is Tuesday Nov. 30th. PreK is a full day program 8:15 am -3:30 pm. More info can be found on our website. PreK students are eligible for aftercare BASE Please reach out to Debi Stalker at if you have any questions.
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Save the Date - Picture Retake
Wednesday, October 13th is Picture Retake day.
If you took your pictures in August and you would like a retake or if you did not get your picture taken at all in August this is the last opportunity to get your picture taken for your student ID. This will also be the picture that will be in the yearbook. All students will be pictured in their uniform for the yearbook.
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After School Clubs
Yes!! They are returning!!
We are excited to bring back after school clubs for this school year. Listed below are all of the available clubs that will run during the 2nd quarter. All after school club registration will occur in My School Bucks and clubs will remain open until filled or October 29th, whichever comes first. The list of clubs that are available for the quarter are below:
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Calling All Lego Items!
Please, help Ms. Baumann get ready for the Lego Masters club starting in a couple of weeks. She is looking for Legos, Lego baseplates and Lego minifigures. Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped off to the front office or sent with your student to drop off in Ms.Baumann's classroom. Any questions feel free to email Ms.Baumann at abaumann@aspenviewacademy.org.Thank you in advance for helping get this club up and running.
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BASE - Before and After School Enrichment |
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Pay to Dress of Choice
Thursday October 14th
Student Council will be hosting pay dress of choice in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Minimum $1 participation
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Shopping Extravaganza
Buy your tickets NOW for
October 23rd
Shopping Extravaganza is a day full of shopping, prizes and fun, all to raise money for non-profit organizations in our local community. Your $30 ticket includes the following:
Exclusive Discounts and Activities
1 Prize Scratch-off Ticket*
2 Grand Prize Tickets*
Catered Lunch
Wine Tasting (21+, pending Colorado mandates)
BEST of ALL $20 donation from ticket cost goes to AVA
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Congratulations to AVA’s boys soccer team who were victorious in the league championship game yesterday. The team played great and earned a 7-1 victory over Ascent Classical Academy. The AVA team finished the season 5-0 and we congratulate them for a great season and the sportsmanship that was evident at every game. Thank you to our coaches, Mr. Rob Larson, Mr. Adam Johnson, and Mr. Connor Sullivan. Way to go! |
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Halloween Homeroom Grams
Please help Student Council by sponsoring Halloween Grams for a middle school homeroom class!
For $20.00 you can provide a Halloween gram Ghost Tootsie Pop to every student in a homeroom class, ensuring that everyone has a treat and feels included in this fun event. My School Bucks link coming soon!
Halloween grams will be sold individually for middle school students to send to friends as well. This will happen the week of Oct. 11 – 14, 2021. The individual cost for a Halloween Gram is $1.00.
All grams will be delivered during 8th period on Oct. 29, 2021.
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The Halloween Dance is Back!!
AVA Student Council and PTO are bringing back the AVA Middle School Halloween Dance!! Only AVA students are allowed to attend. Costumes must follow AVA guidelines such as no masks and no weapons; specific details will be sent out soon.
Tickets are $5.00 each Sales will be during MS lunch the week of Oct. 25 - 28.
Tickets will not be sold at the door so get yours early!!
The Dance is Friday, Oct. 29 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
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Middle School Elective Fees
First Quarter fees have been posted to your students account. Please log into My School Bucks to pay your fees. |
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Boys Basketball Tryouts
Boys basketball is fast approaching and we will be having open gym/tryouts next Monday and Tuesday, 10/11 and 10/12. All boys in grades 6-8 are welcome to try out. You must fill out the Boys Basketball Tryout Form that can be found on the AVA Athletics page. The first official practice will be after Fall Break on Monday, 10/25. All players will be required to fill out the AVA Athletic Packet and have a Medical Eligibility Form completed by a medical professional. |
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Welcome to another school year at Aspen View Academy. We have a lot of volunteer opportunities so keep a look out for Sign-up Genius', Newsletter announcements and emails from the PTO. Below is an excerpt from the AVA Handbook.
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 expects 30 volunteer hours per family per school year. Single-parent families are expected 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. If your family has special circumstances that make it difficult for you to meet the expected volunteer hours, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator. Many volunteer opportunities exist within AVA’s PTO. The PTO is an organization comprised of parent volunteers for the purpose of providing community support, fundraising and planning various events within our school community.
Pre-registration is required prior to volunteering. Please visit the Raptor Volunteer site, as this only needs to be completed one time. Once completed we will need you to bring your ID in to scan and link to your profile.
These volunteer opportunities can also be found on the volunteer page of our website.
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Fax: (303) 660-5959
Attendance Line: (303) 660-5940
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Aspen View Academy
2131 Low Meadow Blvd.
Castle Rock, CO 80109
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