Alfred Vail Connection

11/18: Early Dismissal 1:15 pm/Conferences

11/20: Jersey Day

11/20: Early Dismissal 1:15 pm/Conferences

11/22: Farmer Kim visits

11/26: Spirit Day/Pizza with the Principal

• Please note that this was originally scheduled for 11/22 but had to be moved.

11/27: Early Dismissal 1:15 pm

11/28-11/29: School Closed

12/3: Virtual HSA Meeting 7:00pm

12/9: First Grade Winter Concert 10:30am

12/9: Second Grade Concert 1:45pm

12/10: Kindergarten Concert 10:30am

12/23-1/1/25: School Closed (Winter Break)

Report cards for the first trimester will be provided digitally. If you need a paper copy

from the school for any reason, please let your homeroom teacher know and we can

accommodate.

For new families, please note that we use a standards-based report card. To learn

more about the Standards Based Report Card click the attached link.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1K3ds_k9h8lKPKQ30p2KbnFojoJTFLrLnErSOFC1Oz3M/edit?usp=sharing

AV will host three concerts this year, one for each grade level.

We are excited to invite families to attend the performance.

Family members will park in the side parking lot, where the buses are normally located.

All attendees will enter the building through the main entrance and be asked to sign in.

Kindergarten: 12/10/2024 at 10:30 am

First Grade: 12/9/2024 at 10:30 am

Second Grade: 12/9/2024 at 1:45 pm

Theme: Goals & Strengths

❥INTRODUCING STUDENTS' STRENGTHS: There are eight ways to be smart; reading and writing, math and logic, spatial (art, drawing and building), movement, music, interpersonal, self-smart and nature smart. Which one are you? Think about how you'd like to improve on one of these areas..

❥DISCOVERING STRENGTHS - Linguistic Ability: This one focuses on reading and writing. Think about the things you do in school that require this area of strength. Take time to think of and name the activities you love, both at school and at home. Your answers can help discover your strengths.

❥DISCOVERING STRENGTHS - Logical/Mathematical Abilities: Think of some ways you could get stronger at math and logic. Could you play chess or solve logic puzzles and brain teasers? Could you practice adding numbers together?

❥DISCOVERING STRENGTHS - Spatial & Visual Ability : What activities in school require this ability? During the day, notice when you or those around you use these abilities. Think about ways to strengthen your visual ability. Could you paint a picture? Could you draw and then build something with plastic blocks? Could you do a puzzle?

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 18th and Wednesday, November 20th. Conferences with homeroom teachers are 20 minutes each.

Teachers sent out scheduling options directly to parents this morning. Please check your email and schedule a conference if you have not already done so.

In addition, if you would like to schedule a conference with one of our specialists, please feel free to do so. Please use the links below to email them.

Art – Scott Lukacs

Library/Media - Alisa Camacho

Music – Roland Urgino

P.E. - Adam Miller

Science – Randi Unger

ESL- Amy Spina

ESL- Nicole Kahwaty

Virtual Meeting on December 3rd.

Everyone is invited to join the Virtual HSA meeting Tuesday, December 3rd at 7pm!! A great way to learn more about school happenings, see what's in store for Spring and close out the 20204 year. Please use this link - meet.google.com/juh-ievp-gvu to join the meeting.

Look forward to seeing you all then!

BIG Thank You to the fabulous AV HSA for the inaugural movie night!!