In this edition:

• Appreciations: PTC Volunteers, School Bus Drivers, Administrative Professionals
• "Still Life with Iris" Spring Play Performance
• Chicago Scholastic Art + Writing Awards
• Science Olympiad Team Advances to Nationals
• Registration Info for School Year 2024-2025
• Village of Wilmette AAPI Festival
• Save-the-Date: PTC Movie Night on May 10

This past week was an opportunity to publicly thank so many of those that make our schools run smoothly on a daily basis. A week ago on Friday, we honored our wonderful Avoca School District 37 PTC Volunteers during an appreciation breakfast at Avoca West. This past Tuesday, we were reminded of those amazing people who make sure our students arrive to school safely and on time - our School Bus Drivers! On Wednesday, our Administrative Professionals received their well-deserved flowers for EVERYTHING they do to keep us all on track.

We are so lucky for each one of you!

Thank you for your tireless dedication to our schools and students!!!

The Marie Murphy Spring Play is "Still Life With Iris," a fantastical adventure through the eyes of a young girl who is taken from all that is familiar and must navigate her way back home with the help of a few notable characters. It's a heartfelt drama that is sure to please all ages and audiences. The evening performance on Friday, April 26 starts at 7:30 PM in the Marie Murphy MPR and is free general admission. Doors open at 7:10 PM. Come check out Avoca's incredible talents!

Under the mentorship and guidance of our teachers Kelly Sabatini and Daira Tramontin, 17 Marie Murphy students were recognized with 22 awards at the 2024 Chicago Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Their works included pieces in painting, drawing and illustration, flash fiction, poetry, and memoir.

One of our students, Audrey Kiley is competing nationally with her flash fiction submission, Patchouli. At the ceremony on April 10, Ms. Tramontin was recognized as one of the few teachers with the TOP middle school regional submissions and WINNERS for Scholastic this year.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND POETS!

On April 20, our Varsity Science Olympiad Team competed against the top 50 teams in the state of Illinois earning medals in 21 out of 23 events with numerous state champions. The Marie Murphy Team came in 2nd place for the State and advanced to the National Tournament that will be held at Michigan State University on May 25, 2024. Thank you to our teachers Jim Gravagna, Joyce Kim, and Darren Persino, as well as our numerous coaches and mentors, which includes many of OUR PARENTS. I would also like to thank all of those who show up to cheer for our students.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE VARSITY SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM!

Registration for the 2024-2025 opened on April 15. If you haven't received the registration email or have any questions, please email registration@avoca37.org. Each returning student will receive a separate email containing an embedded "snapcode" which is unique to that student. Please complete registration by May 30, 2024.

Similar to last year, Pre-K students enrolled at Avoca Community Preschool will not receive a returning student registration link. If your child is transitioning to kindergarten at Avoca West, you will receive a new student registration link once we have received all required pre-registration documents.

The PTC Movie Night will be held on Friday, May 10!

This year the film is Despicable Me 3.

More details to come!