Newsletter
July 29, 2021
A Message From The Principal
NEW FACES AT AVA

As we welcome the 21-22 school year, we are excited to be welcoming the following new staff members to AVA:

Teachers Elementary
Julie Thulson (Kindergarten)
Shana Coffelt (1st Grade)
Cassia Spivey (1st Grade)
Justine Acton (2nd Grade)
Taylor Urzendowski (3rd Grade)
Angie Kolmetz (5th Grade)

Teachers MS
August Link (6th History)
Rich Barrett (7th Math)
Kevin O’Bryant (8th Math)
Todd Dickson (P.E.)
Kim Wick (Technology)

Admin/Front Office
Alex Marino (Finance Director)
Jimmie Castillo (Front Office)
Kristal Javernick (Health Room Assistant)

Paraprofessionals
Andi Johnston (Kindergarten)
Lori Punt (Kindergarten)
Addison Weber (1st Grade)
Karalyn Marzo (1st Grade)
Brandye Conley (2nd Grade)

Please join us in helping these wonderful new additions to the AVA team feel a part of the AVA community.

We also have a few positions for which we are still hiring (Middle School French, Kindergarten Para, and Recess Aide) if you or someone you know is interested in being part of the amazing team of people here at AVA.

CLASS LISTS
Your child’s teacher will reach out to you via email on Friday, August 6 with a welcome email and information regarding meet and greets.

STAGGERED START TO BEGIN SCHOOL
One procedure that AVA implemented at the beginning of last year due to COVID was the staggered start for both elementary (K-5) and middle school (6-8) with having a reduced percentage of students attending school for the first couple of days. The staff found this very beneficial for the students as it allowed the students to be more relaxed and able to learn grade level procedures and expectations easier. As a result, we are going to continue with the staggered start for the upcoming school year. Listed below is how we will address these days.

Grades K-5:
  • Only students with last names beginning with A-L will be in school on Monday, August 16
  • Only students with last names beginning with M-Z will be in school on Tuesday, August 17
  • ALL K-5 students will be in school on Wednesday, August 18 and will follow the published school calendar for the remainder of the school year.

Grades 6-8:
  • Only students with last names beginning with A-L will be in school on Wednesday, August 11
  • Only students with last names beginning with M-Z will be in school on Thursday, August 12
  • ALL 6-8 students will be in school on Friday, August 13 and will follow the published school calendar for the remainder of the school year.
Announcements
HAVE YOU HEARD – FREE LUNCH IS BACK!!!
Lunch meals are free for the entire school year!!! The student must take a fruit or vegetable to make a reimbursable meal. We will have additional ala carte items available for purchase which would include second entrees. You can easily put money on your child's lunch account for these purchases by visiting MySchoolBucks.com

This flyer from DCSD references breakfast which AVA does not offer. You can load money onto your child’s lunch account at MySchoolBucks.com in order for them to purchase extra a la carte items or other goodies that may be occasionally offered.
Student Photos
Student Pictures for Yearbook and Student ID are scheduled to be taken during the following schedule:

Please note: all students need to be photographed in their AVA Uniform since this photo will be used for both their Student ID as well as the Yearbook.

Middle School
  • Students with last names beginning A-L - Wednesday, August 11th
  • Students with last names beginning M-Z - Thursday, August 12th

Pre K - 5th Grades
  • Students in Pre K - 5th Grades will can get their pictures taken during the Meet and Greets which are scheduled for Thursday August 12th and Friday August 13th.
  • Please plan extra time prior to your meet & greet time or after your scheduled time.
  • This will give you an opportunity to be here when their photo is taken and reduce the need for retakes.
  • Please have your student dressed in their Uniform.

Additional Dates for Photos
  • Late Registrations - Tuesday August 17th
  • Retakes - Wednesday October 13th
  • Class Groups & Spring Individual Pictures - March 25, 2022
AVA Office Hours

The office reopens on August 2nd 9am - 3pm.
PTO Events
Used Uniform Sale
On Saturday August 7th in the cafeteria from Noon to 3 pm.

Drop any uniforms to be sold can be dropped off in the school lobby between August 4th - 7th before 10am. For information on how to price your items for sell please refer to the information in this sign up genius.

Sponsors Needed
The PTO is looking for sponsors for t-shirts for every student and staff member to celebrate the FUN RUN. We have 1 Platinum Sponsor ($1,000), 4 Silver Sponsors ($500), and 5 Bronze Sponsors ($250), available on a first come first serve basis.

Due to last year’s overwhelming success and interest, this year we are adding 2 Gold Sponsors ($750).

If your business would like to be a sponsor, please email Kirsten by Aug. 15th 
Contact Us
General Information: (720) 733-3436 office@aspenviewacademy.org 
Fax: (303) 660-5959
Attendance Line: (303) 660-5940
Volunteer Coordinator: scahill@aspenviewacademy.org
Before/After Care: (303) 888-3040 tlund@aspenviewacademy.org
Lunchroom Manager: xsknight@dcsdk12.org

Aspen View Academy
2131 Low Meadow Blvd.
Castle Rock, CO 80109