AVA Newsletter

Newsletter

October 8th, 2020

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We made it!

We made it to fall break! I cannot thank everyone enough for your flexibility and grace as we opened school and allowed us to do what we do best – educate kids! The entire staff at AVA has worked and continues to work more than you know so that we can keep educating our students, whether it be in-person or eLearning. To say times are stressful is an understatement, but we work hard to have our students participate in a learning atmosphere that is consistent, reliable, and supportive. I am proud to report that due to the layered protocols that AVA has implemented that we have made it to the fall break with NO students or staff testing positive for COVID-19.

It has been so rewarding seeing our students coming to school every day with a smile on their face and leaving with a smile. Hearing the many positive comments from students from every grade mentioning how they enjoy being back at school is music to my ears. All of this tells me that AVA is doing things right and that our kiddos truly enjoy Aspen View Academy.

Thank you for trusting us with your kids. It is a responsibility we do not take lightly and will continue to work hard and do what is best for our students.

I hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved, safe, and relaxing break.

Bob Barber

Principal

Middle School Only

Did you know your students receive a version of PTO announcements, weekly, on Thursday afternoons? Make sure to check their inbox for middle school specific information.

Announcements

No School 10/9 - 10/16

Tomorrow 10/9 Professional Development Day (no school for students)
10/12-10/16 Fall Break

Enjoy your break!

Landsharks is a non-competitive youth program to introduce running to young athletes in a safe and fun environment. The focus is on self-improvement, being an encouraging teammate, and making friends. The program lasts 4 weeks and is led by Sandie Pynes. It is open to students K-5th grade (max 50 runners). An orange t-shirt is available for purchase ($15), but is not required this season.

First Practice: Monday October 19th
Practice Times: 3:45-4:30 at Aspen View Academy
Practice Days: Mondays and Fridays
Practice Location: Meet at the amphitheater (stairs behind the school)
Cost: $60

Runners must be registered prior to their first practice. Click here to register.

*Covid-19 policies and procedures are listed on the Landsharks Running Club website*

For questions, please email sandphynes@outlook.com 720-515-8757

Virtual Uniform Sale coming soon:

Please join this facebook page if you haven't already. You can sell your items at anytime, and we will plan a few virtual sales through this group, too. Join today.

Aspen View Academy would like to start using a new tool as part of your students’ Google Classroom. The new app/extension is called Kami. It allows students to edit PDFs, mark them up, add texts, shapes and images. It allows students to dynamically complete classroom assignments and is a great tool for eLearners. (For more information on Kami please go to https://www.kamiapp.com/).

The Kami app has been evaluated according to school guidelines and approved by the school administration because of the learning opportunities that will be provided. Per DCSD and Aspen View Academy guidelines, we are required to obtain parent permission to use the Kami app for all students under the age of 13. (The Kami App Student Data Privacy Policy can be found here.)

Please complete this online permission form for every student currently enrolled at Aspen View Academy by October 8th.

If you have any questions, please contact your assistant principal. Thank you!

Melanie Foster K-2nd

Dave Bodiker 3rd-5th

Tony Lamb 6th-8th

Last "Paper" Box Top Collection

Drop them off in the front office by Friday 10/23. If you haven't already, make sure to sign up to digitally submit you box tops after every shopping trip.

Meet your PTO

Our PTO webpage has been updated with details about our group. Please visit here and contact us with any questions. Thanks!

Spirit Night at Panda Express 10/28

Help us have another successful turnout from noon to 10pm, this time at Panda Express. You can stop by the restaurant and show the flyer, or order online by entering code 315343 at check out. 20% of event sales will be donated to AVA.

Switching Your Child's Learning Platform

As Fall Break approaches and we start preparing for second trimester, we know some families are looking to switch learning platforms (eLearning or in-person).

If you would like to make a change to your child's learning platform, please complete this form by October 16th. You do NOT need to complete the form if your child will continue in their current learning platform. You will need to complete the form for EACH student for whom you are requesting a change of platform.

We will be working with teachers and families to make the necessary changes and have those students beginning their new learning platform the first day of second trimester, November 9th.

Due to technical difficulties, we are not able to add Happy Grams to the marquee at this time. We will let you know when it is back up and running. Thank you for your patience.

Middle School Sports

Middle School Sports

Due to the concern for the safety of our students, and following CHSAA guidelines, all middle school sports will be put on pause until January. We are currently in the process of reformatting seasons, so we can have an opportunity to still participate in all sports that AVA typically offers. If your student is interested in participating in a sport in the spring, please consider turning in their sports physical this fall, to avoid the rush.

If you have any questions please contact Lindsay Alguire at lalguire@aspenviewacademy.org.

PTO News

AVA Wolf Shack

The Wolf Shack will be open online only and we will get orders to your students’ classrooms. We have moved delivery days to Wednesdays. Orders need to be placed by 3pm Monday to be delivered Wednesday. If you are requesting to pick up at the front office, those orders will be labeled appropriately and brought into the office. We are currently working on details to offer shipping directly to students’ homes and restocking our inventory. Please stay tuned for more details. To order, please click here.

Thank you for supporting the Wolf Shack - all funds raised go directly towards AVA!