Alice Vail Middle School
September 25, 2023
Dear Falcon Families,
We hope this newsletter finds you well and that your students are enjoying their time and learning journey here at AVMS. We have some exciting updates and important reminders to share with you this week.
Thank You for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference Week:
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the families who came out to Alice Vail Middle School for Parent-Teacher Conferences. It was wonderful to see the fantastic turnout and we appreciate the opportunity to connect with you and discuss the growth and successes of your students. Your involvement in your child's education makes a significant impact and we are grateful for your continued support.
Support Our Teams at the Playoff Games - 9/26 at 5:00 PM:
Join us at AVMS on September 26th at 5:00 PM to cheer on our Boys Basketball and Girls Volleyball teams as they compete in their first playoff games! Let's show our Falcon pride and rally behind our teams. Your support means the world to our student-athletes, and we can't wait to see you there. GO FALCONS!
Benchmark Testing Begins on 9/28:
A friendly reminder that Benchmark Testing will begin on September 28th. We encourage all of our Falcons to be well-prepared by getting a good night's sleep, having a nutritious breakfast, and receiving some extra encouragement from their families. These assessments are important for tracking progress and ensuring we provide the best education possible.
Grading Day on 10/6 - No Students:
Please note that on October 6th, we will have a Grading Day, and there will be no classes for students on that day.
Fall Break: 10/9-10/13:
Lastly, we are excited to announce that Fall Break is just around the corner! From October 9th to October 13th, students will have a well-deserved break to relax and recharge. We hope you enjoy this time with your family and come back refreshed and ready to kick off your 2nd quarter strong.
As we move forward, please remember that your involvement and support are key to our students' success. We value the partnership between our school and our families, and together, we can help our Falcons soar to new heights. Thank you for being part of the Alice Vail Middle School community, and we look forward to a successful and productive week ahead.
With Falcon Pride,
Joshua Peebles
Principal
Alice Vail Middle School
PBIS at AVMS
Our wonderful students are earning Falcon Bucks daily for their positive behaviors. We have a Falcon Buck store that the students have opportunities to shop in every Friday.
This store is solely supplied by donations. Please help us with donations! Items needed are small bags of chips (all kinds), juice boxes, movie theater candy, small packages of cookies, stuffed animals, stickers, board games, and anything you clean out of your closets.
We do have families order from Amazon and have it delivered here. Anything you can help with, is greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions about this and the store, please reach out to our Dean of Students Ms. Ryan at 520-584-5442 or by email.
REMINDERS
- View the VILS Program and iPad agreement at AVMS.
- All cellphones are in students backpacks during the school day.
- 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- Pick/Up - Drop/Off on Beverly Ave. Thank you for your continued patience and grace. Safety is our number one concern.
- Morning arrival is at 8:00 AM
- Bring your water bottles each day. It's HOT out there!
- Tutoring is now available:
- Ms. Riley in room 103 - Thursdays from 3:50-4:50
- Ms. Willey in the Library – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 4:10-5:15
- Ms. Magee in room 107 – Tuesdays 3:45-4:45
- Ms. Bryant in Portable E – Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00.
Our Amazing Counseling Team at AVMS
Save the Dates:
September 28 - Benchmark Testing begins at AVMS
October – Bully Prevention Month (Wear Blue on Mondays)
October 2 – 5 – Spirit Week
October 6 - Grading Day - No School for Students
October 9 - 13 - FALL BREAK
October 19 – Orchestra & Guitar Concert Fall Concert
October 25 - TUSD PD Day - No School for Students
December 6 – Band Winter Concert
December 7 – Orchestra & Guitar Winter Concert
December 11 – Choir Winter Concert
Alice Vail PTSA
The Alice Vail Falcons PTSA was created to identify and assist in filling unmet needs in the school and community by developing projects and social events. We encourage parents, teachers/staff, students, and community members who are interested in making the Alice Vail Middle School community positive and strong to join us. (Our PTSA is under the umbrella of the Arizona PTA and National PTA.) Find out more.
If you wish to have a vote on PTSA business? Then please become a paid member. Join online or do so at the meeting or in the school office. You do not have to be a paid member to attend meetings and share your thoughts/suggestions!
So, come, bring your student, and a fellow AVMS parent friend!
FYI, you can always get meeting info, agenda, and meeting link on our meeting info page.
Next PTSA Meeting Details:
- Date: October 17th
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: AVMS Library or via Zoom
Kindly,
Sonia Apodaca-Harms
Alice Vail Falcons PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Assn.)Contact Us | Alice Vail PTSA Website
Alice Vail Falcons PTSA
c/o Alice Vail Middle School
5350 E 16th St.
Tucson, AZ 85711