Superintendent's Corner
Avoca District 37 - December 19, 2022
In this quick update, find out more about...
- Best Wishes to All
- Reminder: Last Day Before Winter Break is Thursday, December 22
- Open Gym Over Winter Break - Almost All Filled Up
- Student Recognition at the December 15 Board Meeting
- Summer 2023: Camp Galileo Early Bird Sign Up
Inspire Curiosity, Cultivate Academic Growth, Nurture Diversity
Best Wishes to All
Best wishes to our Jewish community members celebrating Hanukkah (December 18-26), our Christian community members celebrating Christmas (December 25) or Orthodox Christmas (January 6 or 7) and to our community members who celebrate Kwanzaa (December 26 - January 1).
Of course, many of our community members do not practice in an organized religion, and their focus is on other important aspects of their lives that bring them fulfillment.
Avoca is rich in its diversity and the breadth of observance this time of year is just one example. Throughout the year, we do our best to acknowledge all the different observances that take place in our community.
Reminder: Last Day Before Break
- School This Week Runs Monday through Thursday (Dec 19-22)
- There is no school on Friday, December 23
- School Resumes on Monday, January 9
Open Gym at Marie Murphy Over Break
There are currently 11 slots open.
If you signed up, you should receive an email reminder prior to the date and time you signed up.
If you are already signed up, then starting Thursday, if there are still open slots, you may sign up for a second open gym date and time.
Student Recognition
We have moved to more regularly recognize our Viking VIPs monthly at Board meetings AND we have kept the tradition of a larger student recognition event twice a year at Board meetings - near the end of the Fall semester and near the end of the year.
On December 15, the Board recognized individuals and teams from Marie Murphy whose achievements were distinctive. Specifically,
- The Varsity Soccer Team on an undefeated season
- The Girls' Junior Varsity Volleyball team on being Conference Champions
- And Cross-Country athletes who placed in the New Trier Township meet
In the Spring we look forward to recognizing more students for distinctive achievements - whether in sport or art or community service - and we look forward to monthly recognizing our Viking VIPs for their consistent demonstration of our values as embodied in the Portrait of a Graduate.
Dr. Osburn Celebrating Students at the Board Meeting
Students Recognized at the December 15 Board Meeting
Board President Dhar Celebrating Students at the Board Meeting
Summer '23: Camp Galileo Early Bird Sign Up
Camp Galileo: Innovation, friendship and fun
Camp Galileo is coming to Avoca West this summer! At Camp Galileo, K-8th graders enjoy creative STEAM-inspired projects and get active outside. Our dynamic staff helps kids turn ideas into reality, collaborate with peers and play hard outdoors. Stanford research shows that kids who experience Galileo’s curriculum demonstrate perseverance, confidence and resilience. Enroll during Early Bird registration and save $50 per week! www.galileo-camps.com
Contact Us
Email: osburnk@avoca37.org
Website: www.avoca37.org
Location: 2921 Illinois Road, Wilmette, IL, USA
Phone: 847-728-4128
Twitter: @OsburnSupt