Dear Falcon Families,

Please consider playing in The First Annual APSK8 Golf Academy Golf Outing on December 5th at The Celebration Golf Course. See more information below and use the link to register!

We have so much to be thankful for here at APS, including this busy week!

Monday is Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day and we have home volleyball games beginning at 5:15pm. Wear purple and green to support our Falcons!

This Tuesday will be our SAC Meeting at 3:15pm in the Media Center, the 8th grade Boston trip informational meeting at 4:30pm in the Media Center, Student Government's Fall Fun event in the APS Courtyard from 5:00pm-8:00pm, and a general PTSA meeting at 6:30pm in the APS Cafetorium.

On Wednesday we will be selling Yum Yum Pops for sale after school. We have away volleyball games at ACE beginning at 4:30pm. Come cheer on our Falcons!

Thursday will be our teachers vs. students volleyball game at 3:15pm in the APS Gym. Progress Reports will be published and sent home on Thursday as well.

Trevor Honohan, Principal

The Audubon Park School K8

trevor.honohan@ocps.net

• 11/14: Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day/Volleyball at APS, 5:15pm
  
• 11/15: SAC Meeting, 3:15pm in the APS Media Center/8th Grade Boston Trip Info Meeting, 4:30pm in the Media Center/FALL FUN EVENT, 5:00pm-8:00pm in the APS Courtyard/General PTSA Meeting, 6:30pm in the APS Cafetorium
• 11/16: Yum Yum Pops for Sale After School/Volleyball at ACE, 4:30pm
• 11/17: Progress Reports Published and Go Home/Staff vs. Students Volleyball Game, 3:15pm in the APS Gym
• 11/21 - 11/25: No School
• 11/30: Yum Yum Pops for Sale After School
• 12/5: APS Golf Outing/Neal Shusterman Author Visit for Middle School
• 12/7: NO EARLY DISMISSAL (Students dismissed at 3:00pm)/Cookies and Lemonade for Sale After School/Middle School Winter Concert at 6:30pm
• 12/8: Elementary Winter Concert at 7:00pm

A Call to Action!

Join us as we continue our journey to end racism and all forms of bullying on November 14, 2022. Six year old Ruby Bridges stepped into the history books on this day in1960 when she integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans becoming a national icon for the civil rights movement. Today her story continues to inspire the next generation of leaders to end racism together one step at a time.

We are very excited to celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day (RBWTSD) for the third year, on Monday, Nov. 14th. RBWTSD gives children the opportunity to celebrate Ruby's courage by walking to school and having discussions about Ruby. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to walk in celebration of Ruby's bravery and courage. We will join students across the country who are continuing the movement to end racism and unify our communities.

We are encouraging students to make a sign with a positive message, a word, or drawing to carry that morning and also wear purple.

On Monday, Nov. 14th, please join us on the track to celebrate brave Ruby Bridges. The track will open at 8am for walking only (no bikes/scooters this time). We will take a group photo for the yearbook.

Show up and support!

The walk for justice continues!

To learn more about Ruby, visit... https://rubybridges.foundation/

"Don't follow the path. Go where there is no path and begin the trail. When you start a new trail equipped with courage, strength and conviction, the only thing that can stop you is you!"

- Ruby Bridges

Please join us for the rescheduled FALL FUN event this Tuesday, November 15th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. We have extended our winter clothing drive until Tuesday, November 15th as well!

8th grade will be visiting Boston this spring! There will be a Q and A session this Tuesday, November 15th from 4:30pm-5:30pm in the Media Center with the lead tour guide for parents and students. The meeting will also be taped, so those of you who cannot attend will hear the same information.

Please be aware that the team is doing a ton of fundraising to get the cost way down. Ideas of personal fundraising will also be shared.

Any and all questions need to go to Mrs. Roberts at kelly.roberts@ocps.net or cell 407-466-7539.

APS Friends and Family,

Every year "The Giving Tree" helps APS families in need by offering a way for people to sponsor a child and purchase clothing and toys for the holiday season. If you are interested in sponsoring a child, please fill out the form at the link below and submit it to us by November 18th. The actual Giving Tree Drive will run from November 9th through December 5th.

If you would like to contribute to The APS Giving Tree fund, this money will also be used for toys and clothing for APS kids.

For additional questions, please contact Amber Thomas, Amber.Thomas@ocps.net or Ryan McCormack, RyanMccormack79@gmail.com

Donor Form: http://tinyurl.com/APSGivingTree

MemberHub Link: https://apsk8ptsa.memberhub.com/store

Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! Pick up submission guidelines and an entry form today from your PTSA or teachers.This form must be completed in its entirety, including the artist statement, along with the student's entry.

Please submit your entries and any questions to audubonparkschoolptsa@gmail.com. For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at PTA.org/Reflections/Awards. DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 18, 2022.

For easy access to information, there are live links on the homepage of the APS website, plus there are more pages of information and news. Please visit

https://audubonparkk8.ocps.net/ to stay connected!

Remind: Send a text to 81010

Text @wyldlifeaps