In Memory of Jonathan Legg World Drumline Wins IPA State

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Avon Community School Corporation
April 8, 2016
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7203 East US Hwy 36 · Avon · Indiana · 46123 · 317.544.6000
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In Memory of Jonathan Legg
Jonathan Legg
Avon Drumline
Avon Indoor
Kindergarten
Registration
Cato Scholarship
Celebrating O's
Celebrating O's Pt II
Maple Wins Math Bee
NAMM
Summer Camp
Community Flyers
U.S. Scholar Candidate
Teacher Appreciation
Area 31
ISO
Avon Community School Corporation is devastated by the tragic death of Avon High School
Student Jonathan Legg. Jonathan, a junior, was an exceptional school citizen who was
highly thought of by his peers. His teachers said that he was hard-working, wonderful and
witty. Jonathan was a member of the Avon Marching Black and Gold Band and was a
member of FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes).
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
AEF News
Upcoming Dates
Quick Links
Avon Community School
Corporation
World Drumline Wins IPA State Championship
The AHS World Drumline brought home another State Championship by winning the 2016
Indiana Percussion Association (IPA) competition. This is the fourth consecutive state title
Avon Education
Foundation (AEF)
for the World Drumline. The group's performance was "The Fallen." The event was held April
2nd at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute. Congratulations AHS World Drumline!
Calendar
Avon High School
Avon Middle North
Avon Middle South
Avon Intermediate East
Avon Intermediate West
Cedar Elementary
Hickory Elementary
Maple Elementary
Pine Tree Elementary
River Birch Elementary
Avon Indoor Wins State Competition
Sycamore Elementary
White Oak Elementary
AHS's Avon Indoor won the IPA (Indiana Percussion Association) State competition. This
is a new category of competition, that is an indoor, theatrical marching band. The show was
called, "The Fastest Way to Heaven." Avon Indoor will complete their season on April 17th
at the WGI (World Guard International) in Dayton, Ohio.
Kindergarten Registration Packets Available Now
If you have a child starting Kindergarten in the 2016-17 school year, please pick up a
registration packet at the elementary building where your child will be attending. This packet
contains important information to get your child registered. If you don't know which school,
please contact Barb or Rebecca at 317-544-6000.
AHS Senior Awarded the Cato Memorial Scholarship
AHS Senior Andrew Griffin is a recipient of the 2016 C. Eugene Cato Memorial Scholarship
Awards. He is one of only 13 students to receive this prestigious award.
To reward the efforts of Indiana's complete student-athletes, Methodist Sports Medicine,
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers, Sport
Graphics, Inc., and WTHR-13 have partnered with the IHSAA to sponsor the program.
These well-rounded, positive role models have demonstrated excellence in academics,
school and community involvement, character, sportsmanship and citizenship. Each
individual will receive a $2,500 scholarship for their prep accomplishments and be
recognized on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
AHS graduate Aaron Bode won the Cato Scholarship in 2013.
Andrew will be attending Princeton University following graduation. He was also recently
featured in an Indy Star story: http://tinyurl.com/hzvbe6s.
Andrew Griffin
Celebrating Orioles
The Avon Community School Board recently recognized Asa Garcia, IHSAA Wrestling
State Champion in 106-pound Weight Classification.
Celebrating Orioles -- Part II
The Avon Community School Board recently recognized AHS students for being named as
National Merit Scholarship Finalists. They are Brady Zeller, Angelina Shi, Michael Campbell,
Alyssa Corpus and Samantha Heath (not photographed: Alyssa Fales).
Maple Elementary Wins Avon Optimist Math Bee
Maple Elementary will receive a traveling plaque for winning the 17th Annual Avon Optimist
Math Bee. One-hundred-seventeen 3rd and 4th graders participated in the competition. The
math talent exhibited by these students was inspiring. All of the students were very focused
on their testing challenge. The Avon Optimist said that family and faculty support was
outstanding. Congratulations Maple!
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Avon Named A "Best Community for Music Education"
Avon was named a "Best Community for Music Education" in the USA by the NAMM
(National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation for the second year in a row. Only
476 school corporations from more than 13,000 in the country earned this distinction.
Congratulations to every music educator, student, parent, volunteer and administrator who
works so hard to provide life-changing experiences for the students of Avon!
Summer Camp Catalog Available
The 2016 Summer Camp Catalog is now available online.
Academics, arts, and athletics camp opportunities will be offered.
More camps will be added, so be sure to regularly check this site
for updates: http://www.avon-schools.org/summercamps
Community Flyers
Did you know that ACSC has a designated page where you can find flyers featuring
important information in Hendricks County? Sections include Community Events, Arts,
Athletics and Educational. New flyers are added to this page regularly, so be sure to visit
often! Click here: http://www.avon-schools.org/domain/46
AHS Student Selected as Candidate for Prestigious Program
Congratulations to Alyssa Corpus for being chosen as a candidate for the U.S. Presidential
Scholars Program. The national program recognizes and honors some of our nation's most
distinguished graduating high school seniors.
Teacher Appreciation
Is there a teacher that has made a difference in the education of your child? Someone who
has gone the extra mile or made connections that others have seemed to miss? The U.S.
Department of Education would like to recognize those efforts during Teacher Appreciation
Week (May 2-6).
There are no other criteria beyond it being someone who you think deserves applause.
Please take the time to fill out an easy form to recognize that special teacher:
http://bit.ly/1WGuCm2 .
Area 31 Students Inducted Into National Technical Honor Society
Congratulations to seven AHS students who attend the Area 31 Career Academy for being
inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. They are: Dustin Jarboe (Criminal
Justice); Katelyn Dixon (Health Science); Nicole Mahlmann (Health Science); Feven Habte
(Medical Assisting); Aziza Vance (Medical Assisting); Justin Johnson (Pharmacy
Technician); and Cole Bartek (Radio Broadcasting).
ISO Side-By-Side Orchestra
Kudos to the eight Avon HS Wind and String musicians who
performed in the Indianapolis Symphony Side by Side Orchestra!
Left to right: Andrew Nguyen (Violin), Koki Kobayashi (French Horn), Trace Coulter
(Trumpet), Justin Beaman (Tuba), Seth Ward (Bass Trombone), Duncan Hitti (French
Horn), Marissa Johnson (Clarinet) and Katie Riley (Flute/Piccolo)
AEF News
AEF Awards More Than $6,000 in Grants
The Avon Education Foundation has awarded $6,700 in grants in its spring grant cycle.
These grants go directly to teachers and administrators for innovative projects that enhance
learning in Avon's schools. Congratulations to these remarkable educators:
Karen Oliver, Avon Middle School South, 7th Grade Reading Clubs
Alisia Smith, River Birch Elementary, Kindergarten Camp
Julie Stevens, Maple Elementary, Brains and Bodies Balanced
Chris Hill, Avon High School, Engineering and Technology for AHS Robotics
Mallory Jurkash, Cedar Elementary, Alternative Seating
Dan Chapin and Susan Green, Avon Middle Schools North and South, Cooperative
Learning Training
All grants are made possible through your donations to the Avon Education Foundation.
-------------------AEF Awards Fast Track Grants
The Avon Education Foundation recently awarded nearly $1,000 in Fast Track grants during
its spring grant cycle. Fast Track grants provide expedited approval for grant requests of
less than $250. Spring grants were awarded to:
Jennifer Gullion, Avon Middle School South, for Building Academic Literacy: An
Anthology for Reading Apprenticeship
Elizabeth Hallock-Gentner, Avon High School, for Doodles for Success
Kimberly Lobosky, Avon High School, for Social Thinking Student Library
Jennifer McHenry, Avon Intermediate School West, for 6th Grade Games for
Greatness
Congratulations to all of our Spring 2016 grant awardees.
-------------------AEF Hosting Musical Theater Camp
Registration is open for the 5th Annual Avon Education Foundation Musical Theater Camp
led by Cedar Elementary music teacher, Tara Roberds. Camp will be held June 27-July 1 at
Avon Middle School North and is open to all students entering grades 1-8. At this interactive
singing, dancing, and acting camp, students will learn about all aspects of producing a
musical performance and campers will even have the opportunity to write their own scenes
and perform for an audience. Space in this highly anticipated camp is limited,
so register your child today. The AEF Musical Theater Camp is an experience where every
child can be a star!
Upcoming Calendar Dates to Remember
April 11
School Board Meeting
May 4
K-12 Staff Development (1-Hour Delay)
May 9
School Board Meeting
May 25
Harris Academy Graduation Ceremony
May 27
Teacher Day (No School)
May 27
AHS Graduation Ceremony