News From the Nest
Week of September 13 - September 17 , 2021
Message from Principal Honohan
Falcon Family,
We have an exciting, but busy week ahead.
We welcome you Tuesday, September 14th, to attend the SAC meeting at 3:15 p.m. in the Media Center and the PTSA meeting at 6:30p.m. in the cafeteria or via zoom. The zoom link is below.
You may request a copy of the proposed 2021-22 PTSA budget upon request to Audubonparkschoolptsa@gmail.com.
Thursday we welcome you to join the fun and/or volunteer at the APS Gator Baby Shower 2.0. from 5:30-8:30 pm. See the sign up link below.
Reminder Picture Day is Friday, September 17th.
Lastly, please offer a special thanks to Mrs. Long and Mrs. Stevenson for offering their time and talent to put together the beautiful and organized APSK8 Book Room. This room will serve teachers as a resource for small group reading selections.
Have a great week, Falcons.
Trevor Honohan,
PRINCIPAL AUDUBON PARK SCHOOL
Uniting tradition and innovation
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- APS soccer games Monday Sept. 13 5:15 boys 6:15 girls @ APS vs. College Park
- SAC informational meeting Sept. 14, 3:15 pm Media Center
- APS boys soccer game at Lockhart Sept. 14 pm 5:15 pm
- General PTSA Meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6:30 pm
- Gator Baby Shower 2.0 Sept.16, 5:30-8:30 pm
- Picture Day September 17
- Book Fair September 17, 20-23 & 27
- Virtual Open House - Wednesday, Sept. 22, 5:30-7pm
- Heath Screenings September 30
Get involved with the School Advisory Council
Join the PTSA meeting in person or via Zoom
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Parking Spot Auction
You may have noticed that PTSA has parking spots near the front office for some lucky members to utilize throughout the year. We will be auctioning off parking spots at Open House on Wednesday, September 22. You must be a PTSA member to bid, so be sure to click the link above to join!
PTSA Volunteer Opportunities!
APS Volunteer Opportunities!
School is back in session and this year there are more volunteer opportunities! Please join us in supporting the school and signing up to help with our upcoming events!
Gator Shower 2.0 (September 16)
Ms. Roberts is in need of volunteers to assist with the Baby Gator Shower on Thursday 16 from 5- 8:30pm. This event will have 4 main education stations (Gatorland, Exotic Kingdom, Central Florida Zoo and World Wide Corals). There will be numerous businesses, food, dancing, games, tons of toys and stuffed animals, face painting, purple and green nail painting, fairy hair, crafts, art gallery walk through, tecnology with Mr. Angel, and so much more! If you would like to volunteer to help with this events please sign up for a slot using the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4EACAD23A7F85-gator
Picture Day (September 17)
Time to look your best for fall individual picture day. Volunteers assist photographers with managing the lines of children getting their picture taken. If you would like to volunteer to help with this events please sign up for a slot using the link below:
APS K8: Picture Day (signupgenius.com)
Book Fair (September 17, 20- 23 and 27)
Ms. Hannon in the media center is looking for volunteers for the Book Fair. Jobs include setup, working shifts before/after school as well as during school and clean up. If you would like to volunteer to help with this events please sign up for a slot using the link below:
APS K8: Book Fair Volunteers (signupgenius.com)
Health Screenings (September 30)
Nurse Dawn is looking for volunteers for Health Screenings on September 30 at 8:45am. If you would like to volunteer to help with one or both of these events please sign up for a slot using the link below:
There is so much power in community! JOIN THE GROWING LIST OF APS Donors. EVERY DOllar COUNTS!
Thank you to our Audubon Park School families and businesses who have already generously donated to The Falcon Fund for the 2021-22 school year! We have been able to raise over $42,000. We truly appreciate your investment in our school. The gifts that the Falcon Fund receives impact 100% of students at the school and provide opportunities our students otherwise wouldn’t have- bridging the gap of excellence!
Please join the Falcon Fund’s growing list of sponsors by making your donation today:
foundationforOCPS.org/APSFalconFund
More APSK8 Student Clubs added for 2021-22
Ways to Communicate, Connect and Contribute with PTSA, Falcon Fund and/or be a Partner in Education!
Skyward Parent Access
The Skyward Parent Website has changed location. It is now located under “Current Families” on the main OCPS website – on the link for “Skyward Information”.
This is the location where you are provided with information on Skyward.
This includes:
-How you can register for an OCPS Parent Portal account which will give you direct access to Skyward.
Family Access, Canvas, and many other resources.
-Instructions for using Skyward Family Access.
-A Help form to provide the school when you cannot register or do not see all of your students.
-A video explaining the entire process of registering, logging in, and requesting support.
-Communication and Documentation folders which contain associated information and documentation.
APS Apparel & Accessories available at Showroom 11 Orlando
Partners in Education & After School Opportunities
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