News From the Nest
Week of March 28-April 1, 2022
APS Community,
Thank you PTSA, Partners in Education and many volunteers for investing in our teachers and staff!
We know how much time and hard work goes into making this special week a reality.
We appreciate the many donors, community sponsors and restaurants.
Looking forward to an amazing week ahead.
Trevor Honohan, Principal
The Audubon Park School K8
Thanks for supporting our K-Kids car wash!
Congratulations are in order for our student government!
Upcoming Dates
3/28- 4/1: APS Staff Appreciation Week
3/30: Heartsong Cookies at APS
- 4/5-4/6: 3rd grade Reading FSA
- 4/6: Full day. No early release.
- 4/7: FSA Writing, Grades 4-8
- 4/9: Park Life Falcon 5K
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK IS HERE!
PTSA and our Partners in Education plan to spoil our amazing teachers and staff with a story-themed week of breakfasts, lunches and other fun treats. There are so many ways for you and your students to get involved:
- We need volunteers to help make the week a success! Please sign up for a specific time slot and activity here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4EACAD23A7F85-apsstaff.
- Sign up to give small gift cards or treats to support staff such as middle school teachers, ESE teachers, and crossing guards, etc on Wednesday, March 30 here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4EACAD23A7F85-apsstaff1
- Check out the Table of Contents to see what is happening each day and for what to bring or how to dress for each day's theme or see the breakdown below:
What to Wear - All week will be a spirit week
- Monday - Pajama Day
- Tuesday - Food-themed clothes
- Wednesday - APS Spirit
- Thursday - Harry Potter or Percy Jackson (Greek Gods)
- Friday - Dress like a teacher/staff - also think Principal or Deans, Coach T, Mr. Riley, Nurse Dawn, etc
What to bring?
- Tuesday bring a staff member a favorite snack (doesn't have to be your teacher)
- Wednesday - LOTS of spots left to honor a support staff member by signing up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4eacad23a7f85-apsstaff
- Friday - bring your teacher an individual gift
This should be an exciting week for the students and the staff.
If you have any questions, please reach out.
Erin Provenzale
407.587.9181
Congratulations to APS Track Falcons!
Park Life Falcon 5K - Registration is Open!
Don’t walk – RUN!! Registration is officially open for the 4th Annual Park Life Falcon 5K – https://events.hakuapp.com/falcon-run-5k.
The Park Life Falcon 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run is just a few weeks away! Make sure to join us on Saturday, April 9th at 8:00am at the APS K8 Track and Field. The race will be professionally timed and award medals given out. The Kids Fun Run will take place around the track after the 5K awards presentation (roughly 9:00am). We know spring is busy with activities, so we’ve provided a virtual race option as well. Don’t worry – you’ll still get your race t-shirt, finishers medal and swag bag!
A HUGE thank you to the Park Life Group for being our GOLD Sponsor for the 4th year in a row! If you are interested in being a sponsor, having a booth at the race, or providing swag for the swag bags, please contact Brooke Castino at bcastino@cfl.rr.com or 407-284-0024. We are also looking for volunteers to help for packet pick up and race day (high school students welcome). https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DA9AF22A4FB6-park2
See you on race day!
Important Testing Information
APSK8 CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Register with ADDitions to volunteer at APS
Audubon Park School
Email: trevor.honohan@ocps.net
Website: https://audubonparkk8.ocps.net
Location: 1500 Falcon Drive, Orlando, FL, USA
Phone: 407-317-5829
Facebook: https://facebook.com/AudubonParkSchool
Twitter: @APSK8_OCPS