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PRINCIPAL'S PARAGRAPH
PRINCIPAL'S PARAGRAPH
Dear AHS Families,
As we get ready to begin the fourth week of the school year, I wanted to take a moment to share some highlights and important information with you. It has been an exciting few weeks filled with energy, enthusiasm, and a lot of learning! We are so proud of how our students have settled into their classes and routines, and we appreciate your continued support. We started off the school year with teachers using the first few days to build a learning community where students feel safe, welcome, and willing to take risks. Teachers prioritized getting to know you activities, icebreakers, and collaborative problem solving activities to provide opportunities for students to get to know each other on a deeper level. This year, we will continue our school wide focus on the Portrait of a Graduate skill of collaboration, and will also layer in activities that encourage another POG skill of critical and creative thinking. We believe these skills will help students develop a sound character, realize their potential and be better prepared for a successful life after high school.
One of the ways we are supporting students’ social and emotional growth is through our Advisory Program. During advisory sessions this year, we will again work to develop the POG dispositions of Independence and Adaptability, as well as Cultural Competence. Students will engage in lessons that focus on important topics like Goal Setting, Building Positive Relationships, Responsible Decision Making and Digital Citizenship. These advisory lessons are designed to equip students with the tools they need to succeed, not only academically but also in life beyond school. We believe that fostering social-emotional skills is just as important as academic achievement, and we are excited to see how these lessons help our students grow.
As we move forward, I’d like to highlight the letter sent out to families a few days ago about the importance of maintaining high behavioral expectations. At AHS we emphasize Respect, Responsibility, and Kindness as core values that guide how we interact with one another. These values are not only crucial for academic success but also for creating a school culture where everyone feels safe and respected. Please continue to encourage your children to respect others by listening, using positive language, and following school guidelines. We also want them to take responsibility for their actions and seek help when needed. Finally, we hope to see them showing kindness to peers and staff by being considerate and offering support to others. We are committed to reinforcing these expectations both in the classroom and throughout the school. Our staff will continue to have conversations with students about how these behaviors contribute to a positive school environment.
As we head into the next month, we encourage families to stay involved by keeping the lines of communication open. We will continue to share information on any changes such as our morning drop off procedures (which we hope has been going smoother). Also, you all received communication from the Office of Information Technology regarding the opening of the Schoology Parent Portal so that you are all able to see what your children are learning in their courses. Any questions regarding access to the parent portal should be forwarded to it@avon.k12.ct.us. We will also be happy to answer any questions you may have at Open House coming up on Thursday of this week.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to making this school year a successful one. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your partnership is vital to the success of our students, and we are grateful for all that you do to support them.
In Partnership,
Dr. Lockhart
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GENERAL
The Activities Fair will be on October 1st during the 3 lunch waves. Please let Mrs. Schlosser know if you would like a table.
AHS School Day College Fair- October 7th, 2024- 12:45-1:45
Students in Grades 9-11 will take the PSATs on October 23rd
During the PSAT testing window (7:45-10:45) the School Counseling Department will be offering a number of workshops designed to assist seniors in the post-secondary process. Workshops include; College Essay Writing, College Search, Interviewing Skills, Resume Writing, Career Inventory, Budgeting, and more!
The Avon Greater Together Community Fund Advisory Committee is accepting applications for new committee members! This committee solicits and reviews grant applications to recommend projects for funding through the Hartford Foundation of Public Giving. If you want to make a positive impact on the town of Avon and have a desire to grow your resume and gain critical thinking and leadership skills, then consider filling out this 1 page application! Once completed, please return to avontogetherfund@gmail.com
Buy a 2024 Avon High yearbook now!- Yearbooks are now for sale at yearbookforever.com Be sure to choose Avon High in CONNECTICUT. Yearbooks typically sell out by mid-year, so please order early. On this page, you can also purchase a message space for your senior which includes pictures and text. Message space is also limited, so please order early. Contact jsalerni@avon.k12.ct.us with any questions
We also need candid photos of 2 or more seniors from Kindergarten through this year (K-12) including all school activities and sports. Please click the YEARBOOK SNAP button at the top of the sales page and enter "avonfalcon" as the password in order to upload photos for our use in the book. There is also a Yearbook Snap app in the Apple store if you will be uploading often.Thanks for all of your support. Contact jsalerni@avon.k12.ct.us with any questions
We also need candid photos of 2 or more underclassmen from this school year including all school activities and sports. Please click the YEARBOOK SNAP button at the top of the sales page and enter "avonfalcon" as the password in order to upload photos for our use in the book. There is also a Yearbook Snap app in the Apple store if you will be uploading often.
COUNSELING
College Planning Savings Session will take place on October 10 @ 6:30PM. The event will be held via Zoom so please pre-register.
Attention all students interested in a $1000 scholarship; The CT Conference of Municipalities want to know what you think is cool about local government by entering in their #LoCoolGov Contest. See the flyer for more information and this link to enter the contest.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Girls Who Code will have their first meeting on Monday, September 23 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the DLL located in the library
Looking to contribute to the community and have an interest in healthcare? Join S.M.I.L.E. Club, which stands for Supporting Miracles in Life Everyday! We meet every week on Fridays at 7:15 am in room W108. Please join us and learn how you can help the community and leave a positive impact. Contact Charlotte Sohn (president) at sohnc27@avon.k12.ct.us, Saira Khan (vice president) at khans27@avon.k12.ct.us for questions or more information.
Come join She's The First! An international non-profit whose mission is to fundraise for girls education and scholarships and to advocate for girls sexual and reproductive education. There are many fun campaigns and fundraisers up ahead! The first meeting is on September 24 from 2:20-3 PM in room W102. Contact Ananya Rudra for any questions about She's The First (rudraa26@avon.k12.ct.us)
If anyone wants to start a new club, forms need to be submitted to the Athletic Department by October 1st. Thank you.
ATHLETICS
If you are interested in Girls Ice Hockey, please sign up in the Athletic Office.
Daily Sport Schedule - https://ciac.fpsports.org/DashboardSchedule.aspx?QuickFilter=1&SchoolID=10
INTERNSHIP OFFICE & OTHER STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
PICTURES
This past Tuesday, 48 AHS students showcased their summer internship learning experiences. Over the course of 60-120 hours, interns were exploring post high school options, sparking curiosity, developing skills, gaining hands-on job experience, and applying concepts from the classrooms in eleven different job clusters. These ranged from STEM, Agriculture, Government, Business, Transportation, Education, Marketing, and more. One was located in Germany, several at UCONN Storrs, downtown Hartford offices, and the surrounding areas. Some of the many highlights include: creating mental health podcasts, participating in medical research, presenting at UCONN Avery Point campus, learning about organic farming, working with senior citizens, learning differential equations, multiple forms of coding, machine learning, interviewing our State Treasurer, working with patients battling cancer, and much more.
Fall Sports are in full Swing! Go Falcons!
Collaboration and Critical Thinking on display!
Using Advisory Time to work on our POG skills of collaboration and Critical and Creative Thinking! In the near future students will also be working on the dispositions of being Culturally Competent as well as Independent and Adaptable.
Our new first day of school tradition "Falcon First" where students were able to connect with old friends, meet new peers, and start the school year off on a positive note. This was a partnership between the AHS PTO and our student led F1 committee supported by Mr. Tinker!
Diya Anika Arunraj and former student Lillian Peng at the completion of the Junior Achievement Program, Career Connections for Young Women. In this program, Diya focused on the medical field, while Lillian concentrated on law.
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