Avalon Eagles Newsletter
October 2022
Avalon Eagles S.O.A.R.
Optimistic environment, ensuring a focus on
Achievement, and building strong
Relationships with you and your children
Avalon Eagles Practice the 3 Be's
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Avalon Eagles' Vision & Mission
Vision - Every student will exit each grade level prepared for the next academic level.
Mission - Avalon students will become confident learners who are responsible citizens equipped to contribute to the community.
NO SCHOOL OCTOBER 21 OR OCTOBER 26
October 26 - Records Day (students not in attendance)
SPECIAL DATES IN OCTOBER
Evening of October 4 - Evening of October 5
"We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success."
- Library of Congress
UPCOMING EVENTS AT AVALON
OCTOBER'S EAGLE ZOOM ROOM
Come ask questions and get answers! There's no question too big or too small. We can also show you how to get connected with district and community resources. We know you may have lots of questions about school starting this year and we're here to answer them!
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
https://ccsoh-us.zoom.us/j/89895322361
Meeting ID: 898 9532 2361
JA DAY IS COMING TO AVALON
Junior Achievement’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. The inspiration piece comes from community volunteers who not only deliver JA's lessons, but share their personal experience. In the process, these volunteers serve as role models helping to positively impact young people’s perceptions about the importance of education, as well as critical life skills.
ALL of Avalon's K-3 classrooms will experience a fun, age appropriate way to increase their knowledge of money, spending & saving, personal finance, work and career-readiness, and entrepreneurship. The goal is for them to enjoy a day of an enriched learning experience that will help them make the connection between what they learn in school and the world outside the classroom.
We are excited to have Junior Achievement back in the building!
EAGLES HELPING EAGLES
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
What is Bullying?
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, bullying behavior might include assault, tripping, intimidation, rumor spreading and isolation, demands for money, destruction of property, theft of valued possessions, destruction of another’s work, and name-calling. Bullying involves an individual or a group repeatedly harming another person—physically (e.g. tripping, punching or pushing), verbally (e.g. teasing or name-calling), or socially (e.g. ostracizing or spreading hurtful rumors in person or online)
At Avalon, a part of being SAFE, RESPECTFUL, AND RESPONSIBLE means teaching our students about bullying before it starts! The videos, games, and books featured in the link below are ways you can encourage those conversations with your children at home.
Avalon students are upstanders who stop bullying.
1. Be a Buddy - Respect others’ differences and help others to respect differences. It’s cool for people to be different – that’s what makes all of us unique.
2. Interrupt - Help others who are being bullied. Be a friend, even if this person is not yet your friend. Go over to him. Let him know how you think he is feeling.
3. Speak Out - Refuse to be a “bystander”. If you see friends or classmates laughed at by the bully, tell them to stop. Stop untrue or harmful messages from spreading. Think about how you would feel if someone spread an untrue rumor about you.
4. Report to an Adult - Tell an adult at school: teacher, school counselor, principal so that the bullying can stop. It’s not tattling, it’s helping to keep everyone safe.
OCTOBER 24 - 28 IS RED RIBBON WEEK
Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. Celebrate Red Ribbon Week in your community and raise awareness of living a drug free life. Take the opportunity to talk to your kids about drugs.
In many communities the celebration has turned into a variety of activities implemented throughout the month of October. These activities are meant to demonstrate the importance of making healthy and smart decisions throughout life so that your dreams and goals can be achieved.
“I pledge to stay in school and learn the things that I need to know.”
“I pledge to make the world a better place for kids like me to grow.”
“I pledge to keep my dreams alive and be all that I can be.”
“I pledge to help others and to keep myself drug free.”
- United States Government, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
https://www.justthinktwice.gov/red-ribbon-week
https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/get-involved/five-facts-about-red-ribbon-week
NURSE'S CORNER
*Masks are not required. They are optional and welcome to be worn.
If you have questions, please contact the School Nurse, Stephanie Dillon by calling the school office or by emailing sdillon@columbus.k12.oh.us.
Did you know we have an author at Avalon?
In his spare time, Mr. Bell has written his first book, My Dad is Cooler Than Your Dad. According to Mr. Bell, "Every child needs a hero, and sometimes that hero is cooler than anyone could imagine." My Dad is Cooler than Your Dad celebrates the heroes that we have in our fathers. Young readers will be introduced to DaddyMan and all the super-abilities that make him a great hero and Dad.
Mr. Bell's book may be found on Amazon and other online outlets starting in early September 2022. We celebrate this amazing accomplishment and contribution!
GRADE LEVEL NEWS
Kindergarten is working on identifying characters, setting and major events in fiction texts .
We are learning to identify letters and sounds.
We are working on using a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose a narrative.
We are learning to count to 100 by 1’s and 10’s as well as understand the relationship between numbers and quantities in math.
We are working together as a class as we learn rules and procedures.
AVALON'S KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS
AVALON'S INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS THAT WORK WITH KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Aalydiah L.
Kindergarten, Ms. Allen's class
We are learning how to write a narrative. Aalydiah wrote "I can cook."
William J.
Kindergarten, Mrs. Bailey's class
William has been working on his letter book.
Shamiysia T.
We are working on learning letter names and sounds. We are also learning how to write letters.
Blessing P.
Blessing has been working on her alphabet letter book.
Adrian P.
Kindergarten, Ms. Reeder's class
Adrian is drawing the correct amount of objects from the dots he sees on the math cube.
SPECIALS NEWS - Art
Ana Clara E.
Ms. Allen's class
Ms. Allen's class
Our second graders just finished up a lesson on Zentangles, black and white art that can help you relax. We will be painting soon and learning about artist Alma Thomas.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Autism Academy LIVE Webinars
Community Education Program offered by Nationwide Children's Hospital
Puberty and Transition: October 19
Autism 101 - Helping Others Understand ASD: November 15
Times: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Online
Audience: Parents of children with autism, teachers and other interested aides or professionals
Fee: $10 per person per class
This year-round academy provides educational sessions for parents of children with autism.
ADHD ACADEMY
Community Education Program offered by Nationwide Children's Hospital
Stress Management: October 12, March 15
Behavior Management: October 20, February 22
Social Skills: October 25
Self-Esteem: November 9
Medications: November 17, March 1
ADHD Goes to School: February 9
Times: Basics class is from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. All other programs are 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Location: Online
Audience: Parents, caregivers or teachers of children with ADHD
Fee: $10 per person per class
For more information, call (614) 355-0589 or visit NationwideChildrens.org/Edu.
ACTIVE PARENTING OF CHILDREN
Community Education Program offered by Nationwide Children's Hospital
Spring Dates: Tuesday evenings, April 25 - May 23
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Audience: Parents of children ages 5-12
Location: Nationwide Children's Hospital Education Center
Cost: $40 per person or $65 per couple
These six-week parenting classes cover a variety of topics such as daily living, courage, and self-esteem, how children think, responsibility, cooperation, and problem solving.
Register by clicking here.
TRIPLE P (POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM)
For more information, visit NationwideChildrens.org/TripleP,
email TripleP@nationwideChildrens.org, or call (614) 355-8099.
ON OUR SLEEVES - The Movement to Transform Children's Mental Health
On Our Sleeves' mission is to provide every community in America with free resources necessary for breaking child mental health stigmas and education families and advocates - because no child or family should struggle alone.
Visit OnOurSleeves.org to download free educational resources and sign up for the e-community to get the latest mental health and wellness resources.
CAR SEAT APP
The app is designed for easy use in English, Spanish, Somali, Russian, and Japanese and can be used on any device that connects to the web.
Ohio Hispanic Coalition
Four locations across Columbus.
ohiohispaniccoalition@gmail.com
614-840-9934
See the information below about their after-school program.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
appliances, caregiver counseling, diapers, mattress & box spring set.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
BOO AT THE ZOO
Due to continuing popularity of this event in years past, the Zoo is now offering THREE weekends of Halloween fun! This merry-not-scary, frightfully delightful event will take place on the following weekends:
October 14 - 16
October 21 - 23
October 28 - 30
'Boo at the Zoo' event hours:
Fridays 5 pm - 8 pm
Saturdays 10 am - 8 pm
Sundays 10 am - 5 pm
Note: The Zoo opens at 10 am Fridays, but Boo at the Zoo festivities don't begin until 5 pm.
Sensory-Friendly Halloween Character Meet and Treat Experience
10 am - 2 pm
Meet the Columbus Zoo Character Ambassadors, dressed in their Halloween best!
Bring the whole family, and enjoy four treat stations in a sensory-friendly environment with reduced sounds, decreased visual stimulation, and reduced crowds. This event will be held in the Suzie Edwards Conversation Education Classrooms, located near the Zoo entrance. A calming room is available for individuals that may require a quiet space for self-regulation.
Tickets on sale soon!
TRICK-OR-TREAT
Keep in mind the following safety tips:
- Adults should accompany young children and older kids should travel in groups.
- Children should wear light colored clothing short enough to prevent tripping. Adding reflective tape to costumes and outer garments will increase visibility.
- Carry and use flashlights or glow sticks after dark.
- Visit homes you know and stay within your neighborhood. Together with your child, map out a safe route so you know where they will be.
- Remind children not to take short cuts through backyards, alleys or fields.
- Remind children never to enter a stranger’s house or vehicle.
- Encourage neighborhood block watches and citizens’ groups to patrol the neighborhood.
- Drive slowly and schedule trips so as to avoid the times of heavy pedestrian traffic.
- Discourage children from eating treats until they get home.
- Closely check all treats at home is a well-lit place. Remove all opened candies or treats not in their original wrappers. Inspect all fruit and homemade goodies.
- Report any suspicious or criminal activity to the police immediately.
- Tips created by the City of Worthington
AUDUBON'S FAMILY FALL FEST
Come in costume or wear your cowboy boots and hats!
Advance registration is required.
Schedule of events included with registration:
5p-6:45p Live music by the Simba Jordan Band
5-7pm: Trunk or Tweet.
7-9pm: Flashlight hike, carved competition pumpkin lighting and outdoor fire.
Optional Food Ticket: $10-hot dog/cider for a family up to 6. Individual food tickets-$2. Attendees can also bring their own picnic. No alcohol permitted in the park please.
Participants are invited to pick up a FREE pumpkin ahead of the event to carve and return to the center for the carved pumpkin contest. All carved pumpkins received by Wednesday, Oct. 26; 5pm will be entered into the contest. A limited number of FREE pumpkins will be available for pick-up on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. However, participants can use/purchase their own pumpkins for the contest. By selecting the pumpkin entry ticket, you will be notified when pumpkins are available at the center for pickup.
Deadline to register for this event is Wednesday October 26 at 11:59pm.
Columbus Speech & Hearing's Halloween Hop
Registration is open for Halloween Hop on October 15th. The event is FREE, but we ask you to reserve your spot, so we can accommodate as many families as possible while remaining sensory-friendly.
New this year, families can enter to win SIX different raffle baskets. You can purchase individual tickets for $5 each or enter all six for $25. Each basket is a fun, family-centered experience and you do not need to attend to buy!
Click here to reserve your free tickets.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT
When: Sunday, October 23 5-6 p.m.
Where: Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road
What: Free to everyone! Wear your costume, visit the decorated trunks to collect treats, explore the haunted park, play games, HAVE FUN!
In case of rain, the fun will be indoors.
Have a student with special needs?
Avalon Parent & Family Resource Site contains the following sections:
AVALON ELEMENTARY
Email: amoorman@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/AvalonES
Location: 5220 Avalon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43229
Phone: 614-365-5361
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/134270649947642