Avonworth School District News
December 2020
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Avonworth School District Holiday Card
With so much artistic talent in our school district, we always enjoy having one of our students create the artwork for our annual holiday card. Thank you to Nico Watts (Kindergarten) for your beautiful artwork and for allowing us to use it for this year's holiday card! Thank you to high school graphic arts teacher, Mrs. Shelby James, for adding the border and text to Nico's incredible artwork!
Holiday Message from Dr. Ralston
Holiday Concerts and Performances
Did you really think the pandemic would keep our amazing music and choral programs from producing wonderful holiday performances for all of us to enjoy? Nothing can keep our talented band and choral directors and students from sharing their talent and hard work.
Mr. Ziccardi encourages everyone to make it a special night for the students when you watch the concert. Gather everyone up in your household, play the concert on the biggest laptop/device in your house (or on your TV if you can), eat some tasty snacks, drink some hot chocolate, and enjoy! Please feel free to share the concert video with loved ones, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and more!
Please watch the entire concert (below); especially for some heartfelt messages near the end.
2020 Fall Play, A Christmas Carol
Click this link to access the 2020 Fall Play A Christmas Carol.
Student, Staff, & School Recognition
Dr. Thomas Ralston, PMEA's 2020 Outstanding Superintendent
Congratulations, Dr. Ralston!
Avonews Co-Editor In Chief Listed in National Year-In-Review of Student Journalism
To see the full list, go to Full List: The work student journalists are proud of from 2020.
Please visit https://www.instagram.com/official_avonews/ for a special year-end issue as well as ongoing coverage of news, viewpoints, and interests of the Avonworth High School student body.
Avonworth Instrumentalists and Vocalists Qualify for PMEA District and Region Band and Choir
Congratulations to the following twelve Avonworth instrumentalists for qualifying for PMEA Districtt Band/Orchestra. The seven students with an asterisk next to their name also made the Region level and will audition for States! Congratulations to each of you on this amazing accomplishment!
Liana Simmons
Cam Marshall
Emelia Houser*
Lea Helsel*
Emma Hudnall*
Kassie Mcgibbney*
Ciara Anderson*
Ava Zahn
Alex Flynn
Jay White
Jessie Reed*
Hugo Eadie*
Additionally, choral student, Mya Hennigan, made it into the District and Region level and has qualified to audition for the All-State Choir festival. Congratulations Mya!
Avonworth High School Featured in the Canopy Project
The following links will take you to information about The Canopy Project.
Distilling the essence: The practices student-centered schools say are core to their model
Analysis: What COVID-Era Learning Looks Like in 144 Innovative Schools Around the Country
Elementary Teacher Named Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching State Finalist
Congratulations Melissa!
What's Been Happening Across the District?
Avonworth Primary and Elementary Holiday Drive-Thru Parade
JAM Sends Thank You to Health Care Workers
First Grade Learns about Holidays Around the World
Grant Helps Primary Students Start Their Own Business
If your student is interested in becoming a part of this program, please email - growingupmaking@gmail.com
Pictured below is 5th grader Hadley Reid and her dog. Hadley's spotlight classroom makes two different versions of Dog Pull Toys.
News from Mrs. Schlumpf's Gifted Class
12 Days of School Spirit at Avonworth Elementary School
Here is the full schedule of the 12 Days of School Spirit!
Block that Parking Spot Food Drive at AES
AES Participates in National Computer Science Week
Step Afrika! with 4th Grade Virtual Academy!
Middle School Keeps Holiday Tradition Alive In Spite of Being Remote
"In Pursuit Of..." Competition Inspires Artwork Calling For Change
Avonworth PE Teachers Get Creative to Keep Students Moving
Welcome to Avonworth Mr. Bandi!
Meet Mr. Joseph Bandi, Avonworth Choral Director
Announcement
Kindergarten Registration Opens January 4, 2021
Mark Your Calendar
- 12/24-1/1 - Winter Break, Schools Closed
- 1/4 - Schools In Session
- 1/4 - Kindergarten Registration Opens
- 1/11 - Athletic Committee Meeting, 6:30 PM
- 1/11 - School Board Work Session, 7:30 PM
- 1/18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Schools Closed
- 1/18 - Curriculum Committee Meeting, 6:30 PM
- 1/18 - Regular School Board Meeting, 7:30 PM
- 1/21 - End of Second Quarter/First Semester