One of the great features of Aspen View Academy is our focus on character development and our core values. Two of those values are Teamwork and Empowerment.
We have an exceptional staff and school program that guides our students to develop these values in and out of the classroom.
When students enter middle school, they are divided into one of four "Houses" based on Homeroom. As a House they have opportunities to compete together and cheer each other on. This includes events such as community service projects, fundraisers, athletic challenges, artistic competitions, and scholarly contests. It has been a joy to watch our students work with their Housemates (sometimes across grade levels) to create the most inventive door decoration, check off the most items on a scavenger hunt, or answer the most trivia questions. The House that works together wins together, and that House also celebrates together with our monthly House victory parties. These extra-curricular events encourage teamwork, build camaraderie, and make Aspen View Academy a school that balances academic rigor with youthful fun.
Our monthly House challenges are one, but not the only way, that we also focus on student empowerment. Students are empowered through events made possible by our incredibly supportive staff. Our weekly student-run recycling program (The Green Team) is overseen by Mrs. Waters’ “Compassion to Action” elective. Our Student Senate, directed by Ms. Spangler, has empowered students to organize dances, coordinate canned food drives, and run fundraisers (Candygrams were sold by student senators this week). Mrs. Castleberry transformed our 7th grade learners into junior archaeologists who unearthed a dig site, tracked and organized data, curated a museum night, and represented their work proudly to parents and other students. The growth in our students is not only represented in the high-profile events, but in the small acts. I see students advocating for themselves, stopping by my office or directly emailing me when they need help.
As a cooperative community of parents, teachers, and staff we can be proud of the personal growth our students demonstrate. Our younger elementary students should be excited about the clubs, electives, competitions, celebrations, and volunteer opportunities awaiting them in grades six through eight. Our middle school learners are part of a school that will push them academically, support them when needed, and continuously challenge them to work with others and become capable, empowered young adults.
Bruce Gordon
Middle School Assistant Principal
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Information Meeting
- Date: Monday 2/25/19
- Time: 6-7pm
- Where: AVA Cafeteria
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Middle School Dance
February 23, 7 pm to 9:30 pm
The PTO is excited to be partnering with the AVA Student Senate for the upcoming MS Dance. Tickets and volunteer opportunities are now available.
For presale tickets, please purchase now. Tickets are $8 now but will be available the night of the dance at the door for $10. You can purchase tickets online or from a school senator. We’re going to need a bunch of great parent volunteers and chaperones, so if you’re interested in those opportunities
sign up here.
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6th Grade Parents,
In the next couple of weeks, be on the lookout for an email regarding the 2019 Douglas County Hexathlon. If you have any questions about the Hex, please email
Monica Woodall.
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MS House Spirit Wear
T-Shirts have arrived and can be purchased
online or at the Wolf Shack, Friday’s 3-4.
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Yesterday,Wednesday 2/13/19 we experienced a disruption of email services from approximately 10am-2pm. If you sent an email and have not received a response, please resend. Thank You.
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2018-2019 Yearbook
It's time to order yearbooks. We are excited to offer two options, hard or soft cover.
Keep an eye out for information regarding 8th-grade dedication pages.
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- What? Patriotic Dress of Choice Day
- When? Wednesday, February 20th
- Why? Support 5th grade to allow them to participate in a reenactment of a Civil War battle! Help 5th grade experience this memorable event of living out our history.
- How? Bring a minimum of $1 to school and be sure it is turned in to a fifth grade box.
*Check out this
link for a video to see what current and future 5th graders have to look forward to!
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It’s Box Tops submission time!
Deadline February 22
Last fall we raised over $750 for our school; let’s see if we can beat that this time and turn in even more Box Tops. Please turn in all your Box Tops to your teacher by Friday, February 22. If you have any questions please email Kelly McNeil at
[email protected], the box top coordinator. Click
here for more details.
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Mary Poppins is coming to AVA! The middle school musical theater elective will be performing the Disney's Mary Poppins Jr. on Friday, March 1 at 7:00 PM in AVA's gymnasium. There are no tickets to buy and no charge for admission- just show up! We hope to see you all there. The evening is bound to be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Thanks!
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Chili’s Spirit Night
Wednesday, February 20, from 11 am – 9 pm. Enjoy the night out with some fantastic food at Chili’s, 800 New Memphis Ct, Castle Rock. Raise funds for AVA and eat some of your favorite Tex-Mex dishes. No flyer required; just mention AVA.
Thank you to everyone who was able to come to Rita’s for Spirit Night. With your help, the AVA PTO raised $200.
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FOR ALL CURRENT STUDENTS
AVA Intent to Return 2019-2020
THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO THE OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th TO RESERVE YOUR CHILD'S SPOT FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR. YOU MAY
EMAIL THE FORM TO OR DROP OFF A COPY AT THE FRONT OFFICE. IF THIS FORM IS NOT SUBMITTED BY THE DEADLINE, AVA WILL ASSUME YOU ARE NOT RETURNING, AND YOUR CHILD'S SPOT WILL BE GIVEN TO THE NEXT PERSON ON THE LOTTERY LIST. IF YOU HAVE OPEN ENROLLED AT ANOTHER SCHOOL, THAT WILL OVERRIDE THIS FORM.
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AVA PTO Golf Tournament
We will be looking for donations and sponsorships for this year’s AVA Golf Tournament. For early questions or more details, please email
[email protected].
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The PTO page is updated
Please visit the PTO page for all of the latest updates. You can see upcoming events, find our contact info, and review what we discuss.
Click here to find out more.
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Wolf Shack Hours
Wolf Shack hours are 3-4 on Fridays.
Online orders can also be placed and will be delivered to your student's classroom.
If you have questions, please
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After School Clubs are now open for sign up for grades K-8. Please
click here for more information and to register.
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Students in Middle School (beginning with 6th Grade) are encouraged to participate in at least one sport per year. Students may only participate after the following have been submitted to and verified by the Front Office:
- Athletic Packet (This includes three pages: AVA Participation, Physician Permit, and DCSD Participation.) Please submit completed packet.
- $115 per player, per sport
Girls Basketball
- 2/14 AVA @ Southeast Christian 4:15/5:15 PM
- 2/19 SkyView @ AVA 4:15/5:15 PM
- 2/21 AVA @ North Star 4:15/5:15 PM
Girls Soccer
- Try-outs: March 11-12 3:30-5:00 PM
Boys Volleyball
- Try-outs: March 6-7 3:30-5:00 PM
STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE ATHLETIC PACKET TURNED IN TO THE SCHOOL NURSE BEFORE YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER CAN TRY-OUT.
Click here for the packet.
**AVA Sports are for students in grades 6-8**
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Please click on a link below to sign up to volunteer in one of the following areas.
Thank you for all that you do.
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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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