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Scholastic Book Fair September 26-30th
Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from September 26-30, during your child’s library specials time at Hickory Library/Media Center:
This year, say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account.
Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hickoryelementaryschool
The countdown to more Book joy is on! Catch you at the Fair!
Happy Reading!!
Book Fair Volunteers Needed
Mrs. Dunn is looking for parent volunteers to help with various tasks (setting up, tearing down, personal shopper). For every shift, a parent volunteer will receive a $5 book fair credit.
Please remember that parent volunteers must have a current background check on file with Avon Schools. To confirm that your background check has been approved and is current, please reach out to the Hickory office.
To sign up to volunteer, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b4aa4a628a1fc1-fall
To apply for your background check, go to https://www.avon-schools.org/services/safety/school-volunteers
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AJAA Recreation League Registration Coming Soon! Travel Basketball tryouts are over; however the recreation league registration opens on Monday, September 19th for all grades K-12. Go to www.ajaaonline.org for more information. | Multilingual Learner Family Fun Night-Save the Date!To our Hickory Multilingual Learner Families- Please join us for ML Family Fun Night at the Outdoor Learning Center (7237 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN) on Thursday, September 22nd from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. If you are interested in being a guest reader in the cabin, there are still open spots. Please reach out to Rosa Liz @ RLiz@avon-schools.org with any questions or to sign up to be a guest reader. |
AJAA Recreation League Registration Coming Soon!
Go to www.ajaaonline.org for more information.
Multilingual Learner Family Fun Night-Save the Date!
To our Hickory Multilingual Learner Families-
Please join us for ML Family Fun Night at the Outdoor Learning Center (7237 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN) on Thursday, September 22nd from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. If you are interested in being a guest reader in the cabin, there are still open spots. Please reach out to Rosa Liz @ RLiz@avon-schools.org with any questions or to sign up to be a guest reader.
To Our Multilingual Families-SHARE WITH US!
We would LOVE to learn more about your family's heritage. A special display is being created in the school where students can learn more about the different customs, beliefs, and countries of our students and their families. If you are interested in helping us with this project, please complete the FAST FACTS SHEET (attached below) for your family and send it to school with your child next week. Please also send in a family picture with the fact sheet. If it's easier, you can email a picture to Mrs. Wright at srwright@avon-schools.org or to your child's teacher.
We are very excited to learn more about your family's heritage.
Here are the questions that are asked on the fact sheet:
Student Name
Student Grade
Name of Origin Country
A drawing or picture of your country's flag
Language Spoken
Four (4) Famous Landmarks
Three (3) Popular Food or Drinks
Six (6) Beliefs or Holidays
If you have any questions about this special project, please let us know!
From the Hickory Cafe' Manager, Mary Cantlebarry - A la Carte Sales
The Hickory Café started selling A la Carte items to our 1st through 4th grade students last Tuesday, September 6th. Kindergarteners can buy water, juice, and or milk.
If you don’t want your child to purchase extras, you can change it in Titan or email me at: MECantlebarry@Avon-schools.org.
Please be aware that we are not selling everything item each day. For example: Chips will be one day and Ice cream another for now. Extra Fruit, Vegetables, Entrée, and drinks will be available daily, unless we unable to get products.
Thanks for your help and understanding in this matter.
From the Hickory School Treasurer-Mrs. Rhonda Harris TEXTBOOK RENTAL
Dear Hickory Parents/Guardians:
Second statements for Textbook Rental were sent home on Wednesday, August 31st. Thank you to the parents have already sent in checks or cash, and those who paid their Textbook Rental fees online. It is imperative that each student's book rental payment is paid for the benefit of all students attending Avon Community School Corporation.
How to Pay: Textbook Rental can be paid to Hickory via cash, check (payable to Hickory Elementary), or by paying online through E-Funds. ($1.50 fee for the e-check/banking account option OR $2.95 fee per $100 for debit/credit card use)
Payment Plans: Please contact Mrs. Rhonda Harris with any questions or to set up a payment plan.
Free and/or Reduced: If you feel you may qualify for free or reduced lunches and textbook fees, the Free/Reduced application can be found at: https://family.titank12.com/ . Click on "Apply for Meals" and complete the online application form.
Per ACSC district policy, all unpaid textbook balances will be submitted to Kinum Collections.
Your Child's Attendance is Important to Us!
To this end, we want to review the attendance policies and expectations.
1. After the fifth (5) day missed, a courtesy letter will be sent out to parent/guardians informing parents that absences are beginning to accumulate.
2. After the eighth (8) absence, a second attendance letter will be sent home stating that an excessive number of absences have occurred.
3. After the tenth (10) absence the school will work with the family to create an attendance contract.
4. Upon the fifteenth (15) absence, excused or unexcused a referral will be made to Project Attend.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's attendance, please contact the Hickory office at 317-544-6300 or email the attendance secretary, Rene' Wright at srwright@avon-schools.org.
