Newsletter
October 31st, 2019
Admin Address
Sometimes simple is best and goes a long way. Today I just want to say thank you. I want to thank you for entrusting us with your children. AVA’s culture and climate are two extremely critical components that define who we are. Everyone at this school works hard to make sure students and parents feel safe at school and love coming to school. Today was another example of how we can make the learning environment fun. The day started with students being greeted at the entrance with music from our resident giraffes – this does not happen at just any school. Then, seeing the staff and students in costumes and watching parents enjoy as the students participated in the costume parade was exciting! I truly believed everyone will leave school with a positive memory that will last a long time. 

Thank you for choosing Aspen View Academy. Thank you for all you do to partner with us to make your child’s educational experience so successful!

Bob Barber, M.Ed.
Principal

Announcements
2nd Annual AVA Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest

  • Pumpkin Drop Off in Library November 4 
  • Pumpkin Pick Up on November 14 

Click here for the flyer with more detailed information and for the contest rules. Please no real pumpkins!

Although participation is completely voluntary, ALL students are invited to participate! 
Thank you for participating in our Papa John’s spirit days last week; we raised $350 for AVA! Miss Hodge’s class had the most orders and won a Papa John’s pizza party!  

Our November spirit night will be at Red Robin in Castle Rock, Thursday November 14th from 4 to 8pm. 20% of your dine-in purchase will be donated to AVA. You must present the flyer to your server. 
Got some family coming to town and need to get some new furniture? Did you know the American Family Furniture Warehouse offers 2% rebate back to AVA. Just mention AVA or print the flyer.
Can’t make it into the school, shop on AmazonSmile and 0.5% of proceeds from your purchase go to AVA! Simply type in our school name at check out.

Thanks to Whitney Archibald for a great Middle School talent show. And a huge shout out to all of the performers! A great time was had by all. If you took any photos, email them to photos@aspenviewacademy.org and help contribute to the 2019-2020 Yearbook!
Before long, the holidays will be upon us! The Town of Castle Rock has a program that helps purchase holiday gifts for children of families in need during the upcoming holiday season and our school has a limited number of slots to nominate students and their families! If you have questions or feel you could benefit from this program please reach out to our school counselor, Kim Ness. Her contact information is kness@aspenviewacademy.org. All requests for assistance will be kept confidential.
  • Tickets starting at $24
  • Prices include a Denver Nuggets hat
  • Seats are limited
Morning Carpool Reminders 

Morning carpool is from 7:45am – 8:10am

We are seeing an increase in the number of tardy students in the morning. As a reminder, the morning drop-off begins at 7:45am (5 minutes earlier than last year) and continues to 8:10am. If your child arrives in the building after 8:12am they will be marked tardy.  

We added the extra 5 minute drop-off window to accommodate the increase in student enrollment. We have, however, noticed very few cars arriving on the property between 7:45am and 7:55am. Also, we have observed quite a few cars arriving on AVA property after 8:10am meaning your child will be tardy. School officially begins at 8:15am so it is important to have kids in class and ready to go. Classes begin at 8:15am and having students arrive to class tardy is a distraction that can easily be avoided.

Thank you for making Aspen View Academy the best school!

Click here for the Events Calendar
Middle School Only Announcements
Middle School New Approved Uniform Items 

You can pre purchase the following items and wear them in lieu of uniform polos.  These new items are for middle school only.



6th Grade Parents and Students,

You are cordially invited to the 7th grade showcase on Wednesday, November 6th at 5:30 PM, in Mrs. Fanning's room #319. We would like to introduce you to the wonderful and special activities and curriculum we have for the 7th grade learners here at Aspen View Academy. Current and previous 7th grade students will be here, as well, to talk about their 7th grade experience. After our presentation, we will answer questions regarding 7th grade curriculum and activities.

7th Grade Parents,

Please, come to our parent information night on Monday, November 11th at 5:30 PM in Mrs. Fanning's room #319 for 7th grade Outdoor EdVentures at Stone Canyon. The trip will be from Monday, December 2nd through Wednesday, December 4th. The counselors and teachers from Stone Canyon will be here to tell you about this fantastic experience and answer your questions.
Middle School Sports
Please follow these steps to sign up for middle school sports:

  1. Login to "myschoolbucks"
  2. Using the search icon in the upper right corner, search "program"
  3. Click the "Aspen View Academy" box on the left side of the screen. DO NOT click "athletics."
  4. Select your sport from the options
  5. Register

Thank you!

Athletic Director/Physical Education Teacher
Students are required to have a complete Athletic Packet (which includes a physician's visit). Please click here for all of the information regarding middle school sports.


PTO News
AVA Wolf Shack

Wolf Shack hours are Fridays from 3-4 pm.

If you prefer to shop online, we will deliver to class if you provide the student's name and homeroom teacher.

Click here for the online store.

Thank you for supporting the Wolf Shack- all funds raised go directly towards AVA!
If you have questions, please 
email: wolfshack@aspenviewacademy.org – we are happy to assist you!
Volunteer Corner
Click on this link to pre-register yourself as a volunteer in the Raptor System. 
Please click on a link below to sign up to volunteer in one of the following areas.





Thank you for all that you do.
Contact Us
General Information: (720) 733-3436 office@aspenviewacademy.org  
Fax: (303) 660-5959
Attendance Line: (303) 660-5940
Before/After Care: (303) 888-3040 tlund@aspenviewacademy.org
Lunch Line: (303) 660-5943 xsknight@dcsdk12.org
Student Tech Support: studentsupport@aspenviewacademy.org
Aspen View Academy
2131 Low Meadow Blvd.
Castle Rock, CO 80109