Dear Aspen View Academy Community
At the beginning of this year our middle school teachers brainstormed an idea to create "Houses" among students in grades 6-8. The Houses are essentially teams, each consisting of three homerooms across the grade levels, so that every House has members from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. The teachers from those Homerooms are also members, as are the elective course teachers. The staff and I have fully embraced this idea as a way to inspire school spirit, healthy competition, creativity, and unity across grade levels. Each House has been assigned one of the school colors, and the students were given the chance to submit designs for their House Logo. When the designs were collected the students voted for their favorites. The final student designs will be revealed in the beginning of October.
The Houses also compete against each other to earn points in a wide variety of ways so that every student will have an opportunity to participate and contribute. Houses have earned points in such ways as participation in the Dress of Choice theme, accruing Wolf Bucks in their Homerooms, and challenging each other to a bag toss game during recess. This is just the beginning, and there will be many more fun challenges based on athletics, academics, and citizenship throughout the year. Next month the House challenge will be tied to the fundraising efforts that Mr. Barber announced to support disaster relief in south Texas.
At the end of each month the House with the most points earns a House Reward. For this month the winning House (and their teachers) will receive a donut party before school. This party will take place on Thursday, October 5, from 7:15 to 7:45. The winning House for this month will be declared during Homeroom at the beginning of that week.
Aspen View Academy is dedicated to providing young scholars with an engaging and welcoming school environment, which is an essential foundation for the quality education they receive. I am grateful to the teachers for developing this idea. The House teams and competitions will add an additional element of fun, unity, and challenge to our middle school culture. It will also give our elementary students something exciting to look forward to as they progress toward the 6th grade. I would like to thank the businesses in our community who have donated toward our House Rewards including Freddy's, Rocket Fizz, MOD Pizza, MAD Greens, and The Donut House.
Thank you for your support as we continue to have a fantastic school year.
Bruce Gordon, M.Ed
Assistant Principal, Grades 6-8
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 Student photos have been uploaded to your parent portal. Even if you didn't order pictures, all students who were present were photographed. Please be sure to check to make sure it is the correct photo.
This is the photo that will be in the yearbook,
so it is very important that you check. If the picture is not correct, please email Donia Garcia.
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Reminder
 School starts at 8:15 for elementary students. This means students should be in their seats by 8:15. We have had several elementary students coming in late every day. Thank you for your support to ensure students maximize use of class time and learn to be punctual.
Middle school tardies have been minimal. Woo Hoo, Middle School!!
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Kinder and 1st Parents, please check your child's Thursday folder this afternoon for a bright orange paper titled Singapore Math in Focus Online Resources. Post this important log-in information near your homework station so that you can access Parent Support Videos, Virtual Manipulatives, and online copies of the Student Textbook and Workbook throughout the year!
2nd - 5th Grade Parents, please look for your child's Singapore Math in Focus Online Resources log-in information, a bright pink paper, stapled in the front of your student's planner. We are confident that these resources (Parent Support Videos, Virtual Manipulatives, and online copies of the Student Textbook and Workbook) will be useful to you throughout the year.
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The AVA Family Carnival/Fundraiser is this Saturday. If you haven't already paid for your admission, tickets will be available at the door for $30.00. This is going to be an AMAZING family event that you don't want to miss.
Click here for additional information or to sign up to volunteer.
The AVA Foundation would like to thank our sponsors and vendors for their support in making this event possible. We would also like to thank the hard working Carnival Planning Committee that has been dedicated to this event insuring that this will be an event to remember!
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Reloadable King Sooper and Safeway Cards
Stop by the AVA Foundation table during the Carnival this Saturday, September 30 to claim a complimentary re-loadable King Sooper or Safeway Card. The Foundation would like to get these cards in use - it is one of the easiest ways to fund raise without spending extra money!! Available while supplies last - see you Saturday!
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Thanks to all that attended the Spirit Day at Chick Fil A! Due to amazing AVA support, we earned $330.00!
Mark your calendars - Smart Cow Spirit Day is Tuesday, October 17 from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM!
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Governing Board Opening Update
The AVA Board is happy to announce that after hosting a Q&A with our board candidates at our September board meeting, we have appointed Eric Patton to fill the remainder of the term for board seat #3. As a reminder, the term will end on May 1, 2018 and will then be open for election.
The board would like to thank both our applicants for their interest in serving on the AVA board. Please contact
Stephanie Rogers with any questions.
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Hello AVA Families!
Priority for PreK goes to founding families, staff, and siblings of currently enrolled AVA students. You are welcome to head down to PreK and take a look at what we are busy doing. After school is the best time. No appointment needed to stop by for a peek, but please let the front office know at the time of your visit. If you have any questions, please look at my
teacher page, or email to the above contact email address.
Debi Stalker
AVA Pre-K Director
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Student Safety During Drop Off
- Students of any grade should not be dropped off prior to 7:40am (with the exception of students enrolled in AVA's Before Care Program).
- Elementary students who are siblings of middle school students or who carpool with middle school students may enter the building with their middle school siblings/carpool as early as 7:40am.
- Elementary students who do not need to arrive with a middle school student may be dropped off as early as 8am.
Please DO NOT drop off your student(s) early. Even if there are staff members outside, they are out there to help students get safely into the building. They are not outside to supervise students playing out in front of the building until the doors open.
-Middle School Students and their siblings-doors will open at 7:40am
-PreK and Elementary Students-doors will open at 8:00am
Thank you for your partnership and support.
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Spirit Wear
 Thank you for supporting AVA through purchasing Spirit Wear! As a reminder, you can
click here to purchase items.
The Wolf Shack will be
closed
this Friday, September 29 for inventory.
As a reminder, if you pre-ordered Sprit Wear T-shirts, they will be delivered to your child's classroom no later than Wednesday, October 11.
Our first official AVA Spirit Day is October 13th. This means your student can wear AVA shirts or sweatshirts purchased through the AVA Foundation. Other Spirit Wear includes t-shirts or sweatshirts purchased while playing an AVA sport or an AVA Wolf Run shirt. Students should still wear uniform bottoms.
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Have you heard about the all new AVA App offered through Blue  Tree??? Check it out and download it now.
Apple:
Android:
Coming soon to the Blue Tree App is the AVA Student Directory.
We will be loading more information and using the AVA App as an additional communication tool.
Thank you Aspen View Academy Foundation for purchasing the AVA App!!!
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The Aspen View Academy Foundation is excited to offer the student directory in an electronic version for the 2017-2018 school year.
We will be importing information from Infinite Campus, the directory will include the following:
- Last Name, Parents Name, Students Name(s), Address, Phone Numbers and email address
- There will also be class lists organized by grade/teacher name
If you DO NOT want to be included in the directory you must OPT OUT by
clicking here. If you do not "opt out" your information will automatically be included. If you only want certain information shared please
click here.
ALL CHANGES OR OPT OUTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 13TH.
The directory will be password protected to ensure the safety of all of our students and families. It is intended for student, faculty, and AVA Foundation use only. Any other use is strictly prohibited. Information in this directory may NOT be used for business or solicitation purposes by anyone.
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We are pleased to announce our partnership with the Schoolpool program to assist parents that are interested in carpooling, walking, or biking to and from school with other AVA families. Schoolpool is sponsored by Way to Go, a program of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).
The program works as follows:
- We will submit our family list to Way to Go to be imported into their secure mapping website. It will include parent and student names, grades, addresses, phone numbers and emails to be shared with other AVA families. Essentially, this is the same information provided in our student directory.
- Parents will receive an email from Way to Go informing you of the closest AVA families. If you don't have an email address, the information will be sent via U.S. Mail.
- Through a secure website, you can add comments to your account (i.e., can provide morning rides, student is in after school activities, carpool is full, etc.), search other addresses (i.e., second household, grandparents, etc.) and elect to share your information with families at other schools.
Note:
- Your information will only be shared with AVA families; Way to Go will not sell it to other businesses, agencies, or third parties. Likewise, we ask you to treat the information with privacy.
- There is no obligation to participate. The information is a great resource to meet nearby AVA families for other reasons such as temporary transportation needs, play dates, baby sitters, summer BBQs, etc.
- If you are interested in connecting with other families, you will need to take the initiative to contact families to determine interest and make arrangements.
- Add [email protected] to your address book or safe sender list to ensure your information is delivered to your inbox.
- Aspen View Academy and Way to Go assume no responsibility, but provide information for your use. Way to Go does not run background checks, confirm valid drivers' licenses, or assess insurance coverage on participants. You are advised to screen participants to your personal satisfaction and check your own insurance coverage for carpooling to assure you are covered under these voluntary arrangements. No drivers, vehicles, or insurance are provided. Questions can be directed to Way to Go at 303-458-7665 or [email protected].
If you DO NOT want your information shared with Way to Go, please
click here
for the OPT OUT form by October 13th.
Please only fill out the form if you wish to refuse participation in Way to Go's Schoolpool program, otherwise you will automatically be placed on the list.
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Douglas County Schools Fall 2017 Community Events
Community Events offer discounted tickets AND raise money for Douglas County Schools.
Click here for a list of the events and to purchase tickets.
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Click here for the list of Family Resource Workshops. You can log an hour of volunteer time for attending.
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After School Clubs
- Click here for more information and to register for after school clubs
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Middle School Sports
*Student physical forms and athletic packets must be turned in before they can try out for any sports team.
Click here for the athletic packet and physical forms to take to your physician or clinic.
Girls Volleyball
- Today, September 28th @ North Star Academy 4:15/5:15
Boys Soccer
- Thursday, September 28th Play in Game 4 vs 5 seed (only if we are not a top 3 seed)
Boys Basketball Try-outs
- Wednesday, October 11th and Thursday, October 12th from 3:30-5:00 pm (make sure you have filled out the athletic packet and have an updated physical form turned into the office).
If you have any questions regarding sports, please email
Josh Baun,
Athletic Director.
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 Wolf Shack Hours
Every Friday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (CLOSED Friday, September 29th for inventory)
Stop by and purchase AVA Spirit Wear and swag.
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Please
click here
for the list of 2017/2018 Foundation Events and Fundraisers.
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Fri Sep 29, 2017
Dress of Choice-Career Day
ES-B DAY
MS-B DAY
3:30pm Boys Soccer Practice
3:30pm Cross Country Practice
3:30pm Girls Volleyball Practice
3:30pm Landsharks
Sat Sep 30, 2017
4pm AVA Family Carnival
Mon Oct 2, 2017
ES-C DAY
MS-A DAY
8:30am Family Resource Workshop
3:30pm Boys Soccer Playoffs Semi Finals
3:30pm Cross Country Practice
3:30pm Girls Playoff Game @ AVA
3:45pm Coding Club 01
3:45pm Lego Club
6pm Landsharks Race Where: Douglas County Fairgrounds, 301 Wilcox St, Castle Rock
Tue Oct 3, 2017
ES-D DAY
MS-B DAY
Pre-K Field Trip
3:30pm Boys Soccer Practice
3:30pm Girls Volleyball Practice
3:45pm Battle of the Books (3rd-4th Grade)
3:45pm Battle of the Books (5th-6th Grade)
3:45pm Yoga Club
Wed Oct 4, 2017
ES-A DAY
MS-A DAY
3:30pm Boys Soccer Finals
3:30pm Cross Country Practice
3:30pm Girls Volleyball Playoffs (Semi & Finals) Where: Ben Franklin Academy, 2270 Plaza Dr, Highlands Ranch
3:45pm Chess Club
3:45pm Kickball Club
Thu Oct 5, 2017
ES-B DAY
MS-B DAY
3:30pm Cross Country Practice
3:45pm Fencing Club
6pm Foundation Meeting
Fri Oct 6, 2017
No School-Professional Development Day
Mon Oct 9, 2017
No School-Fall Break
Tue Oct 10, 2017
No School-Fall Break
Wed Oct 11, 2017
ES-C DAY
MS-A DAY
3:30pm Cross Country Practice
3:45pm Chess Club
Thu Oct 12, 2017
ES-D DAY
MS-B DAY
3:45pm Fencing Club
6pm Aspen View Board of Directors - Working session
7pm Aspen View Academy Board of Directors Meeting
Fri Oct 13, 2017
ES-A DAY
MS-A DAY
Spirit Day
3:30pm Cross Country Practice
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