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AVA family,
We made it through another week of learning, overcoming obstacles, loads of laughter, and tons of fun from our students. Don’t forget our amazing PTO is having a welcome back to school extravaganza this Friday night August 27th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm behind the school by the turf field.
Now a serious topic; crosswalk safety and how to navigate the concrete jungle around our outstanding school.
Over the past year Aspen View Academy, in partnership with Castle Rock Police Department and the Town of Castle Rock Streets Division, has developed a safe route guide for those walking or biking to school. We are all committed to providing information to families to help them make decisions regarding where to cross and walk to and from school.
Remember, while a student may know the route to school, they may not be able to make safe decisions when crossing the street.
The following are some additional safety tips when using the crosswalk:
- Cross only at corners and crosswalks.
- Keep looking left and right as you cross.
- Do not enter the crosswalk until all cars have come to a complete stop. Even if you pushed the crosswalk button to cross. Wait for cars to stop.
- Be a role model and show students what proper pedestrian behavior you want them to mirror.
- Do not be a distracted pedestrian. Remind students to remove ear buds and not to use their cell phones when crossing the street.
- Look left, right, left before crossing and make eye contact with the driver. Many drivers are distracted which means you want to be sure they see you and they have come to a complete stop.
- Assist those under 10 years of age while walking and crossing the street. Young children do not possess the cognitive skills or depth perception to safely judge the distance and speed of oncoming vehicles.
Riding a bike to school additional safety tips:
- Wear a helmet. It is the most effective way to prevent a head injury in the event of a crash when participating in any wheeled sport.
- Walk your bike on school property and when using crosswalks.
- When riding a bicycle, do not carry anything in your hands. Make sure backpack straps do not hang down into wheels or pedals.
In addition to these safety tips Aspen View Academy has increased the number of staff assisting parents and students either crossing the street or in the drop off / pick up lanes. Aspen View Academy strives to keep everybody safe whether coming to school or leaving school.
As always, I am available for suggestions or comments. Just email me at
twest@aspenviewacademy.org.
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PreK and Visitor Parking
Please be advised the parking spaces numbered 11 - 30 are for PreK Parents and require a Parking Pass 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM and from 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM. These spaces are Visitor Parking only from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM and no pass is needed during these times.
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Lightning Dismissal Information
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Download the AspenView Academy App:
Stay up to date with notifications, calendars, links and more with the free app from bluetree apps. Download on your phone for free by searching Aspen View Academy in your app store.
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Landsharks Running Club
Fall running season is starting September 10th with practice on Monday and Friday ending Oct 15th and with 3 races. Landsharks is a great way to get children interested in running in a fun and relaxed environment. Click here for more details on the club and how to register.
Landsharks Coaches Needed:
We are in need of Coaches, so if you are interested please reach out. Even if you have limited availability, any help you can provide is appreciated. Please email or call Sandie Pynes for more information.
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Halloween BOOtique
While school is just starting and the weather still feels like summer, Rylie’s ARK is preparing for its second annual Halloween BOOtique. We need YOUR HELP. Our goal is to remove the obstacles of cost associated with costumes and allow everyone to experience the joy of Halloween. So we are collecting gently used costumes in all sizes to stock our BOOtique. How can you help?
- Bring in gently used costumes and drop them in the collection box until Friday, October 15.
- Spread the word and invite others to come “shop” at the Halloween BOOtique which is held at the Outlets of Castle Rock on October 22-24.
Costumes are FREE or pay what you can. All are welcome!
To learn more about Rylie’s ARK or how you can help, check out their website - www.ryliesark.org or follow them on Social Media @Ryliesark. Questions can be directed to aoa@ryliesark.org.
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Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts Pack 786 is excited to get another year started. We invite all parents and students to visit our Facebook page to learn more information from the Pack about how to participate in Cub Scouts this year.
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Castle View HS Sport Clinic
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BASE - Before and After Care Enrichment |
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WELCOME BACK PARTY - TOMORROW FOR EVERYONE
This Friday, from 5pm - 8pm at AVA, bring your family and friends. We’ll have free bounce houses, photo booths, DJ, popcorn and fun.
There will be food trucks to purchase dinner. One of the food trucks will include the POPtruck pickup back by popular demand. If your’d like to preorder items from the POPtruck, please visit the site here and check out the attached flyer.
PS. Don't forget your new or gently used costumes for Rylie's Ark BOOtique.
A fun night for all! We will have 3 food trucks (items for purchase), free bounce houses, photo booth, popcorn DJ, and temporary tattoos, to welcome everyone back to AVA! If your family would like to start their volunteer hours, we need some help at the event. Sign up here.
We are also in need of gently used Halloween costumes to donate to Rylie's ARK BOOtique (designated collection bins at party).
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Did you ordered a 20-21 Yearbook?
If you ordered and paid for a 20-21 Yearbook we have it in the front office. Please stop by the front office and pick it up. Any yearbooks not picked up will be put up for resale.
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Fun Run Around the Corner
The Fun Run is coming! Register at the Welcome Back Party. The teacher with the most registrations will win an Amazon Gift Card, plus one for the staff member of their choice!
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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
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Treats with Grandparents on 9/10:
Join us for Treats with Grandparents in the cafeteria on September 10th, from 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM. If Grandparents are not in town or unavailable to attend a friend or neighbor may join.
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WOLF SHACK HOURS HAVE CHANGED:
Homeroom deliveries have begun. The Wolf Shack will be open Wednesdays 3:00 to 4:00 pm throughout the school year or you can order online at anytime by visiting our online store.
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Please have your student sign up now for the following fall sports:
- Cheer
- Girls Volleyball
- Boys Soccer
- Coed Cross Country
Tryouts will be the week of August 16th and then the first practices will be on August 23rd. Sign-up now on the athletic website page, look for the try-out form. If you need any help or have any questions please see Coach Dickson in the gym.
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Welcome to another school year at Aspen View Academy. We have a lot of volunteer opportunities so keep a look out for Sign-up Genius', Newsletter announcements and emails from the PTO. Below is an excerpt from the AVA Handbook.
VOLUNTEERING COMMITMENT – AVA believes that the success of each student will be a shared responsibility of students, teachers, parents, staff, and community leaders. Volunteers enhance the school and its culture and character through their involvement. Accordingly, a strong family involvement program will be implemented. AVA expects 30 volunteer hours per family per school year. Single-parent families are expected to volunteer 15 hours per school year. The volunteer school year shall coincide with AVA’s fiscal year, and hours shall accrue from July 1 through June 30. If your family has special circumstances that make it difficult for you to meet the expected volunteer hours, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator. Many volunteer opportunities exist within AVA’s PTO. The PTO is an organization comprised of parent volunteers for the purpose of providing community support, fundraising and planning various events within our school community.
Pre-registration is required prior to volunteering. Please visit the Raptor Volunteer site this only needs to be completed one time. Once completed we will need you to bring your ID in to scan and link to your profile.
These volunteer opportunities can also be found on the volunteer page of our website.
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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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