• Students first, maintaining an
• Optimistic environment, ensuring a focus on
• Achievement, and building strong
• Relationships with all stakeholders
  

• Be Safe
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
  

Vision - Every student will exit each grade level prepared for the next academic level.

Mission - Avalon students will become confident learners who are responsible citizens equipped to contribute to the community.

Core Values -

• Listen to students and encourage them to have a voice.
  
• Deliver lessons that engage all of our students and inspire curiosity.
• Believe in our students & motivate them to be their best.
• Build relationships within a collaborative school community.

• April 30 - May 1: 3rd Grade Testing: Math OST, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
• May 6 - May 10: Teacher Appreciation Week
• Thursday, May 16: Columbus Zoo Field Trip
• Friday, May 24: Field Day at Avalon
• Monday, May 27: No School (Memorial Day)
• Wednesday, May 29: Kindergarten Graduation at 9:20 am, Northland High School
• Thursday, May 30: 3rd Grade Recognition Ceremony & Pizza Picnic at 12:00 p.m., and the Last Day of School for students! Have a great summer!
• Saturday, June 1: Q4 Grades are posted in Parent Portal

May 2024

What is the Third Grade Reading Guarantee?

Ohio Department of Education & Workforce created The Third Grade Reading Guarantee in 2012, it is a process that states your child’s school has to determine how well he or she is reading at the beginning of each school year from Kindergarten through Grade 3.

During the past few years, Ohio schools have been required to retain third graders who do not meet promotional score on Ohio State Test Grade 3 English Language Arts Test or i-Ready, the district’s alternative assessment. Students are administered the Grade 3 OST English Language Arts Test (fall, spring and summer) and the I-Ready Test (September, December and April)

The 2023-24 Ohio State Test for Grade 3 English Language Arts promotion score is:

· Overall Reading Score: 690

· Reading Sub score: 48

· I-Ready Promotion Score: 515

However, beginning in the 2023-24 School Year, Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, has established an opportunity for parents or guardians to exempt their Grade 3 child from the Third Grade Reading Guarantee retention component under Ohio Law (ORC 3313.608) via the newly created Parent Request Exemption Process.

Parent Request Exemption Process

In consultation with the student’s reading teacher and principal, the parent or guardian can request that a student be promoted to Fourth Grade regardless of their child’s Ohio State Test for Grade 3 English Language Arts score. The parent must complete the Parent Exemption Request form to finalize this process. The school will assist the parent with how to access this document via the parent portal.

Students promoted to Fourth Grade through this exemption must continue to receive intensive reading instruction and be placed on a Reading Improvement Monitoring Plan until the student demonstrates that they are reading at a proficient level (700) as indicated by their Ohio State Test English Language Art Tests.

JOIN PRINCIPAL DR. TAYLOR AND THE 3RD GRADE TEACHERS AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY ZOOM MEETINGS:

THURSDAY, MAY 9TH AT 4:30-5:30

OR

TUESDAY, MAY 21ST AT 6:00-7:00

Join Zoom Meeting

https://ccsoh-us.zoom.us/j/9768830640

Meeting ID: 976 883 0640

Avalon is celebrating Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week May 6 - May 10!

We are doing this to honor and appreciate the teachers and staff who play such an important role in the children's learning, growth, and development each day.

Thank you Avalon families for your continued support and contributions to the Avalon school community!

Please note that participation is optional, not required.

• Monday- Bring a special supply for your classroom.
  
• Tuesday- Bring a special snack or treat for your teacher.
  
• Wednesday -Wear your teacher's favorite color & fist bump all the staff to let them know they "rock."
  
• Thursday - Bring a special drawing or handwritten note for your teacher to let them know how truly special they are.
  
• Friday- Full of school spirit! Wear your Avalon shirt and bring your teacher a special gift. (handmade/bought).
  

Our next PAC meeting of the year will be held on Friday, May 10 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. If you are interested in checking it out, please feel free to stop by!

**It will be a hybrid meeting, taking place both in person at the School Library, and on Zoom.

If joining on Zoom, please join using this link:

https://ccsoh-us.zoom.us/j/82276969495?pwd=MnFjYldUZ1FxT2tMNDVXcmlmTTA2QT09

Meeting ID: 822 7696 9495

Passcode: 948603

Feel free to hop on any time between 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. to speak with one of Avalon's Family Ambassadors! We can answer any questions you may have, or get you connected with resources.

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Join Zoom Meeting

https://ccsoh-us.zoom.us/j/89859377606?pwd=WmxaaWZuVEc3MjJ2bld4REJNbnVDQT09

Meeting ID: 898 5937 7606

Passcode: 663245

Field Day is coming up at Avalon Elementary on Friday, May 24!

This is a fun time for students to get to play games and celebrate the near end of the school year! If you would like to volunteer to help that day please fill out the Field Day paper that came home in your student's green folder and give your name, phone number, your student's name and classroom number or teacher name and if you want to help out in the a.m., p.m., or all day! Please return it to school in the green folder.

Kindergarten Graduation will take place on Wednesday, May 29 at:

Northland High School

1919 Northcliff Dr, Columbus, OH 43229

Please ensure to arrive with your student by 9:20 a.m.

The program will start promptly at 9:45 a.m.

We look forward to seeing you!

Please join us for a Recognition Ceremony & Pizza Picnic Lunch immediately following in celebration of the completion of 3rd grade!

The program will begin at 12:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 30th in the gym/cafeteria.
Lunch outside in grassy area left of front doors, if weather permits.

(Gym/cafeteria in case of rain).

Cheese pizza, chips & water will be provided.
Please limit to immediate family members.

Avalon Elementary School serves students from grades K-3. The next school in our "feeder pattern" is Northgate Intermediate School, which serves grades 4th & 5th.

Special thanks to Northgate Principal, Mr. Jones, for coming over on Thursday, May 2nd to speak with our scholars about coming to Northgate next year.

Northgate Intermediate School is located only 8 minutes away from Avalon Elementary School. The address to Northgate is: 6655 Sharon Woods Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229.

Check out Northgate Intermediate School's home page here to learn more: https://www.ccsoh.us/NorthgateIS

You can also check out a video profile of the school by clicking the button link below!

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

This is a friendly reminder that each Avalon scholar must complete the following each week in iReady:

• 45 minutes of Math
  
• 45 minutes of Reading
  

We need your continued support in achieving this goal!

With all hands on deck, we can ensure that this happens each week.

Thank you so much for your continued support and cooperation in this.

Together, we can help our Avalon scholars finish this school year STRONG!

During the month of April, third grade students were busy preparing for The Ohio State Test (OST). This state test is given to all third graders to test their proficiency and understanding in Math and English & Language Arts (ELA).

They took the ELA portion of the OST during April 17 - April 18. They took the Math portion of the OST during April 30 - May 1.

Our amazing Avalon faculty and staff rallied around and supported our third grade scholars in an incredible way!

On April 12, Avalon staff held a big "Third Grade Clap Out" around the library to cheer on our third grade scholars!

On April 15, Avalon hosted a "Third Grade Breakfast" which consisted of a delicious breakfast provided by Chris Cakes of Ohio, a special message from local news station 10TV NEWS, and supportive cards on the tables for each student.

The breakfast menu offered freshly cooked pancakes, chicken sausage (no pork), donuts, muffins, and juice.

The scholars also watched a video from our local 10TV news station that had a message directly to Avalon third graders!

SPECIAL THANKS to all of the staff who supported and coordinated this fun event, Chris Cakes of Ohio, and 10TV NEWS!

Check out the fun and smiles below!

Above: Pancake Toss! Scholars waiting to catch their pancakes with their plates.

Above: Hello Mrs. Kenley! Mrs. Kenley serving chicken sausage to scholars who wanted them. Note; there was no pork served.

Above: Pancake Toss!

Above: Sarge helping scholars, handing out condiments.

Above: Another Pancake Toss!

On Saturday, April 6th, Spring Clean Up was conducted at Avalon, just before students returned to school from Spring Break.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who participated in this work!

Great job!

On April 24, Avalon's annual Multicultural Day took students on a journey around the world! From posters and books, to food and fashion, students gained valuable insights about the heritage and cultures of their fellow classmates.

Check out photos below!

Above (left to right): Ms. Straughter, Mr. Bell, Ms. Beck, Mr. Whyte

In Math, we have been focused on geometry.

Scholars are working on identifying various shapes and their attributes. They are also learning about three types of angles: right, acute, and obtuse. Some vocabulary words the scholars learned were: rhombus, quadrilateral, parallelogram, parallel lines, intersecting and perpendicular lines.

We will continue to learn this standard for the next couple of weeks.

Our I Can statement is "I CAN identify 2 dimensional shapes and their attributes."

Our Success Criteria is "I know I am successful when I can draw and name a quadrilateral with specific attributes."

In Math, scholars have been working hard on telling time (elapsed time), as well as learning about Mass and Volume and their units of measurement.

In Science, scholars have learning about the importance of our nature resources and why it is important to recycle and take care of environment.

In Reading & Writing, scholars are currently working on some fun writing projects to end the year out. The scholars had to write an assignment about an invention that they would create. They had to present their invention to the class, and the class voted for their favorite.

The winners were able to receive a cupcake as their prize.

As we enter into the month of May, the scholars will be working on creating slideshow presentations about creating their own cities and some other fun topics!

Hello Avalon Parents & Caregivers!

Part of PBIS, whole-child supports also includes an often overlooked tip: that everyone needs good quality sleep!

As the weather gets warmer kids will want to stay up later and play longer.

Here is what you can do to help ensure that your child is properly rested for school:

• Be sure to maintain a proper bedtime.

• Keep good schedules and routines.

• Have a way to help kids wind down after a long day( use the "Three B" routine (bath, book, and bed).

• Monitor sleep quality (how long does it take for the child to fall asleep?).

• Does the child sleep all night? If not, is nighttime arousal a habit? If so, a doctor may need to be consulted.

  
  

  Thanks again for your continued support and cooperation in ensuring your scholar's success!

Hola,

Soy la. señorita Callahan, la consejera escolar de la escuela primaria Avalon. Gracias por ser nuestro socio en el éxito escolar de su hijo. Haga clic en el siguiente enlace para acceder a la presentación. ¡La presentación fue preparada para equiparlo con estrategias que ayudarán a su hijo a convertirse en un buen lector!

Stacy M. Callahan, MA

Licensed Professional School Counselor

Avalon Elementary School

Columbus City Schools

614-365-5361

Hello!

We are Avalon Family Ambassadors, Tiffany Edwards and Candace Walker.

We are here to help connect you with resources and support and encourage you in this adventure-filled time of life as you further your child's growth and education. You will notice that we send out monthly newsletters, post helpful announcements on Class Dojo, and host school tours.

In addition, we have been making "Check & Connect" phone calls. Check & Connect calls are designed by the Columbus City Schools Office of Engagement to hear how all CCS families are doing this school year and offer ways of connecting with district and/or community resources if needed.

We also host a monthly Eagle Zoom Room where you can pop in to ask questions or find resources. We are always trying to find ways to involve and engage families, so please don't hesitate to contact either one of us should you have any questions or if you would like to volunteer in any way. You will also see us at school events and around the school building!

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Otterbein University (America Reads & Sports Pals)

Junior Achievement

Vineyard Community Center

Avalon Eagles Newsletters

Acronyms

Faculty & Staff Directory

Family Resources

Feeder Pathways

PBIS Parent Handbook

Tutoring Resources

Uniforms

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