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PRINCIPAL'S PARAGRAPH
PRINCIPAL'S PARAGRAPH
Dear AHS Families,
As we bid farewell to February, I am delighted to reflect on the myriad of celebrations and achievements that have enriched our school community throughout the month. From academic accomplishments to cultural festivities, February has been a time of joy, growth, and unity for all of us.
Throughout February, our Black Student Union honored the legacy and contributions of African Americans to our nation's history and culture through their curated morning announcements. It was a time of learning, reflection, and celebration of diversity within our school community.
Love was in the air as we celebrated Valentine's Day with warmth and affection. Our hallways were adorned with expressions of love and appreciation. Students and staff alike embraced the spirit of kindness and friendship, spreading joy and positivity throughout the school. The musical group Rhapsody, performed their singing telegrams and brought smiles everywhere they went. It was a beautiful reminder of the power of love to unite and uplift us all.
The East Asian club joyously welcomed the Lunar New Year with a beautiful cultural celebration. Students participated in dances, enjoyed traditional foods, and learned about the significance of the Lunar New Year in various Asian cultures. It was a wonderful opportunity to embrace diversity and foster cross-cultural understanding within the school community.
As we reflect on the rich tapestry of celebrations and observances that have filled the month of February, may we continue to embrace diversity, foster understanding, and uplift one another in the months ahead.
In Community,
Dr. Lockhart
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There has been a change to your schedules. March 15th will now be a full day for students and April 2nd will be a PD day for teachers and no school for students.
Earlier in the month, the students below participated in the US Biology Olympiad Open Exam. Students with scores in the top 10% on the open exam advance to the semifinal round. Advancing beyond the first (open) round is a huge accomplishment in and of itself.
Liya Tang
William Zheng
Shruti Vinodh
Vibhu Mukku
Advik Singh
Eric Kim
Michael Chen
Gabo Frenkel
Aradhana Chetnani
Jeremy Richard
Theja Suresh Nagan
Ray Hu
Sreetama Kushari
Nabeel Chasmawala
Mridhula Rajagopal
Xiche Bai
The Health For Humanity Club will be holding a fundraiser for St. Jude's Hospital for cancer research. The fundraiser will be held from Feb. 28th - March 1st. 2/28 during lunch periods and 2/29, 3/1 during parent conferences.
Diversity Week is coming soon! During the week of March 4th, Avon Voices for Equity will be running a variety of workshops covering diversity- and equity-related topics. Sign up for workshops through the QR code in the attachment and the brochures around school. Sign-ups are open throughout this week, but spots go fast, so sign up soon!
The Literary Arts Club is having another contest: Fairy Tale with a Twist. Give us your best fairy tale retelling! Submissions can vary from short stories, to poetry, to even visual art. Email your submissions to Spriha Dharan or Mr. Lombardo. Deadline is March 18th
Calling all students in grades 9 – 12 to submit to the Lt. Governor’s Computing Challenge. No experience is needed and there are three challenges to choose from. The Challenge submission window closes on April 26th. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
The Senior Class Officers are hosting a Lip Sync Battle for the whole school on Friday, March 1st, from 6-8pm in the auditorium! All grades are welcome to sign up and perform an act. Teacher judges will be revealed soon and prizes will be given to the winners of each category. Here is the link to sign up.
The Mending Mindsets club, which focuses upon helping students with their mindful practice, is sponsoring a series of Yin Yoga classes on Friday afternoons in room w113 from 2:30-3:30 for all students and faculty. This beginners class is open to the entire AHS community so sign up with the Schoology code: K73F-KP5N-8VMFX for details.
CT Youth Forum announces its second event with the CT Forum being held on March 14th, 7:30, at the Bushnell with Liz Cheney and Ezra Klein on Defending Democracy and Finding a Path Forward. If you are not a member of the CT Youth Forum but are interested in attending please reach out to Ms. deGozzaldi, Manya Trivedi, or Panya Khattar for tickets. We only have 6 tickets available. Prior to the event, four CT Youth Forum members will have the opportunity to join a pre-panel with the panelist at 5:30.
Girl's Lacrosse will be having a meeting in the Aud. Monday, February 26th from 2:20 to 3:30
Spring Sport Registration is now open. Please see the athletic office for questions or more information.
For students interested in overriding a teacher recommendation, you must see your school counselor to begin the process. All completed override forms are due by March 4th.
Please use this form to nominate a student or staff member for Falcon of the Week.
Here is a list of amazing internship opportunities available for AHS Juniors and Seniors (the list is updated almost daily).
Attention students: Did you know that AHS offers a variety of enrichment opportunities for grades 9-12? There are In School Field Trips, Job Shadows and other Career Development programs. For questions or registration, please email Mrs. Mascoli.
SENIORS- There are Scholarship opportunities listed in Naviance. Sign into Naviance and search for scholarships by going to the College Tab and clicking on Scholarship Search under the Scholarship Money header.
There are currently 35 yearbooks left to purchase. If you have not purchased a yearbook yet please visit www.yearbookforever.com.
Seniors Parents: There is still 1 page available to purchase a parent message in the yearbook. This is on a first come first serve basis. Please email John Salerni at jsalerni@avon.k12.ct.us or Jaclyn Lawlor at jlawlor@avon.k12.ct.us if interested.
Save the Date:The Junior/ Senior Prom will be held on Saturday May18th at the Hartford Marriott
PICTURES
Forensics classes applied what they recently learned to work in collaborative teams to process a simulated crime scene.
Some of our students showing a little love on Valentines Day.
Some of our superb scientists participating at the Yale Science Olympiad competition on Saturday February 10th. The students did a phenomenal job in the events which allowed them to prepare and eventually adapt their strategies and designs to compete at UCONN in April. The team included Mehmet Gocken, Michael Zheng, Michael Chen, Theja Suresh-Nagan, Jyotsna Venkat and Sreetama Kushari. The advisors were Mrs. Galuska, Mr. Dunford and Ms. Shaw.
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