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Avondale ENews
December 11 , 2023
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WEEK OF APRIL 22, 2024
Here's what's happening around the district this week (athletic events marked with a ++).
April 22: AHS Springfest Week Begins (ends April 26th)
April 22: AMS Mustang Pride Spirit Week Begins (see AMS newsletter for details)
April 22: Deerfield Elementary Autism Awareness Week Begins (see Deerfield newsletter for details)
April 22: R. Grant Graham Elementary Book Fair Opens (ends April 26th)
April 22: AHS Jobs in Action - Internship Connect / 8am - 2pm / Avondale High School
April 22: AMS PTO Meeting via Google Meet / Video call link: https://meet.google.com/amx-hbiq-ubn / Or dial: (US) +1 414-909-7622 PIN: 331 529 005#
++ AHS Varsity Girls Tennis AT Holly / 4pm
++ AHS Varsity Baseball VS Troy / 4:30pm / Avondale High School
++ AHS Varsity Girls Lacrosse VS Divine Child / 5pm / Avondale High School
April 23: Avondale Bus Drivers and Transportation Staff Appreciation Day
April 23: AHS Jobs in Action - Makino Tech Expo / 9:40am - 12:50pm
April 23: Gleaners Food Bank / 1:30 - 2:30pm / The River Church (corner of Waukegan and Squirrel Road) / All are Welcome!
April 23: AMS Track Parent Meeting / 4pm / Avondale Middle School
April 23: Avondale Board of Education Meeting / 7pm / In Person at Avondale GATE Magnet School (1435 W. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills) or on ZOOM / Download the Agenda HERE.
++ AHS Varsity Boys Golf VS Royal Oak / 2:20pm / Rackham Golf Course
++ AHS Varsity Girls Tennis VS Southfield / 4pm / Avondale High School
++ AHS JV Girls Soccer VS Ferndale / 4:30pm / Avondale High School
++ AHS Softball Doubleheader AT Waterford Kettering / JV and Varsity 4:30pm
++ AHS Varsity Baseball VS Troy / 4:30pm / Avondale High School
++ AHS Varsity Girls Soccer VS Ferndale / 6pm / Avondale High School
++ AHS Varsity Boys Lacrosse VS Farmington United / 7pm / AT Troy High School
April 24: Avondale Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day
April 24: AMS 6TH & 7TH Grade Celebration / 3 - 5pm / Avondale Middle School
April 24: AHS Art Show Opening - Reception and Awards Ceremony / 6 - 8pm / Avondale High School Media Center (The Hub)
April 24: Avondale Youth Assistance Recognition Awards Ceremony / 7pm / Avondale Middle School (1445 W. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills)
++ AHS Varsity Boys Golf VS N. Farmington / 2:15pm / The Links at Crystal Lake
++ AHS Varsity Girls Lacrosse AT Royal Oak / 6pm
April 25: AHS MSBOA State Festival
April 25: AHS Art Show / 2:30 - 5pm / Avondale High School Media Center (The Hub)
April 25: Deerfield Elementary Concert (Mrs. Scholz and Mrs. Silver's Classes) / 6pm / Deerfield Elementary
++ AHS Varsity Girls Tennis AT Harper Woods / 4pm
++ AHS JV Softball Doubleheader VS Seaholm / 4:30pm / Avondale High School
++ AHS Varsity Baseball AT Troy / 4:30pm
++ AHS Varsity Softball Doubleheader AT Seaholm / 4:30pm
++ AHS Varsity Boys Lacrosse VS Oxford / 7pm / AT Troy High School
April 26: AHS MIFA Forensics States
April 26: AHS MSBOA State Festival
April 26: AHS Springfest Assembly
April 26: Deerfield Elementary Small Business Day / 10 - 11:30am
April 26: AHS Art Show / 2:30 - 5pm / Avondale High School Media Center (The Hub)
April 26: Avondale GATE Science Expo / 5 - 8pm / Avondale GATE School (1435 W. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills)
April 26: AHS Springfest Carnival / 5 - 8pm / Avondale High School (2800 Waukegan, Auburn Hills) / FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
++ AHS Varsity Boys Golf Invitational / 8am / Farmington Hills Golf Club
++ AHS Varsity Girls Tennis VS Stevenson / 4pm / Avondale High School
April 27: AHS MIFA Forensics States
++ AHS Varsity Girls Tennis Quad AT Athens / 9am
++ AHS Varsity Track and Field Invitational / 10am / Wayne State University
++ AHS Varsity Baseball Doubleheader VS Chippewa Valle / 11am / Avondale High School
CONGRATULATIONS!
Angel Ayala Alcala - Summa Cum Laude
Claire Blakeley - Salutatorian
Caleigh Bovensiep - Salutatorian
Brigitte Chan - Valedictorian
Bianca Chandel - Valedictorian
Ainara Chaparro - Salutatorian
Sarah Collins - Summa Cum Laude
Ella Dotan - Salutatorian
John Elias - Summa Cum Laude
Renzo Ferrero - Summa Cum Laude
Emma Forfinski - Valedictorian
Connor Good - Salutatorian
Kyle Hockman - Summa Cum Laude
Anish Jain - Valedictorian
Benjamin Lam - Salutatorian
Eden McClelland - Salutatorian
Giovana Miciano - Salutatorian
Stephanie Morar - Valedictorian
Ria Narang - Salutatorian
Danny Nguyen - Salutatorian
Adam O'Deven - Valedictorian
Nicole Schroeder - Summa Cum Laude
Andrew Song - Summa Cum Laude
Madison Stetzel - Salutatorian
Reisha Taragaturi - Salutatorian
Nyla Thomas - Summa Cum Laude
Kavin Venkatesan - Salutatorian
Kenedy Wolfe - Salutatorian
AHS Senior Anish Jain named US Presidential Scholar Semifinalist
CONGRATULATIONS TO Avondale High School senior Anish Jain who has been named a Semifinalists by US Department of Education in the US Presidential Scholars program.
Of the nearly 3.6 million high school seniors graduating this year he was one of the approximately 6000 students to receive an invitation as a candidate in the program. From among that pool, Anish is one of only 625 students who moved on to be a Semifinalist.
AHS Senior Named CTE Student of the Year
CONGRATULATIONS Avondale High School senior Caleigh Bovensiep who was named the Avondale High School CTE Student of the Year!
CONGRATULATIONS AVONDALE HIGH SCHOOL VOCAL MUSIC STUDENTS who earned high marks at the MSVMA State Solo & Ensemble Festival! Print the list HERE.
CONGRATULATIONS to Avondale High School ESports Team - the CyberJackets!
The players have been tearing it up over the past weeks and earning their spots in the Michigan High School ESports League Playoffs!
The Players:
-Aaron Azain (Game: Brawlhalla)
-Abbie Sewell, Perry Cruz, De'Mari Nix, Malik Nix, and Jayden Lafevers (Game: Call of Duty)
-Tyler Tatum, Nolyn Easley, Jonas Rosado, James Martinez, Jaylen Alexander, and Malik Nix (Game: Super Smash Brothers Unlimited).
Congratulations again to all of the players and good luck as you advance!
DON'T MISS THESE WONDERFUL EVENTS!
AVONDALE HIGH SCHOOL - JOBS IN ACTION
GREAT FUN WITH FRIENDS WHILE RAISING MONEY FOR AVONDALE BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK!
Avondale Blessings in a Backpack is teaming with SFL Companies to host a Golf Scramble Fundraiser on May 6, 2024. Please consider participating in this great (and fun) event that supports our Avondale students!
$800 / foursome
$200 / single golfer (will be paired with other singles or to complete a team)
Includes: 18 holes of golf, cart, practice facility, lunch, dinner, and non-alcoholic beverages
Learn about sponsorship opportunities here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OdMEpclvzpYkOmJ9sguk91VJYDZi3c3c/view?usp=sharing
You can register for the outing at this link: https://blessingsinabackpackmi.org/events/
BOND PROPOSAL TOWN HALL - MAY 2ND
Avondale School District
No Tax Rate Increase Bond Proposal
on the August 6, 2024 Ballot
Plan to attend a TOWN HALL on MAY 2, 2024 from 6:30-8:00pm at Avondale High School or on ZOOM to learn about this important election. Get the facts about the benefits and financial impacts and learn about the projects that a successful bond will fund. All schools, athletics, and Arts programs will benefit from the bond passage and there will be no tax rate increase to the community.
Come in person or join on ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7832497459?omn=86264229227.
DID YOU KNOW?
Honor Community Health, located in Avondale High School (2800 Waukegan, Auburn Hills) offers vaccinations, physical and mental health check-ups, athletic physicals, and MORE! Payment for service is based on a sliding scale. Call for an appointment: (248) 537-6235 or (248) 724-7600.
SUMMER FUN!
EARLY LEARNING CENTER ENROLLMENT WINDOW NOW OPEN
Enrollment for Summer Camp and the 2024-2025 school year is open! Click on one of the following links to start the enrollment process for your student:
- If you want to enroll your student in the ELC Summer Camp, please fill out this form.
- If you want to enroll your student in a 3 Year Old classroom, please fill out this form.
- If you want to enroll your student in a 4 Year Old classroom, please fill out this form.
All current ELC students are only eligible to attend the ELC Summer Camp, not the Busy Bee Summer Camp. Busy Bee Summer Camp is for students who have completed a year of TK/Kindergarten.
AVONDALE YOUTH THEATRE DRAMA CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN
Open to students who will complete grades K-8 in June, 2024.
Singing, Costuming, Acting, Dancing, Painting, Storytelling, Construction, and Lighting - lots to learn and lots of FUN!
Learn more and register HERE.
BUSY BEE SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Email Busy Bee Supervisor, Aleesha Hollis at aleesha.hollis@avondaleschools.org to request an enrollment packet.
FUN FUNDRAISING!
SUPPORT THE AHS CLASS OF 2024 SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY
GRADUATE LAWN SIGNS - Order Deadline: April 29th / 3 style to choose from ($25-35 each)
Order at this LINK
Questions: avondale2024sanp@gmail.com
Orders placed by April 1st - Pick up from 6-8pm at the MOD Pizza Fundraiser in mid April.
Orders placed after April 15th - Pick up at the Admin Bldg starting May 14th.
Be a 2024 SANP Sponsor ...
Make a donation to the Class of 2024 SANP HERE.
• Diamond Sponsor* ($1,000+): Event recognition with name & logo on large banner displayed at AHS Graduation Ceremony & SANP + Yellow Jacket Level benefits
• Yellow Jacket Sponsor* ($500-$999): Name or business hyperlink & logo on Avondale 2024 SANP Facebook Group + Gold Level benefits
• Gold Sponsor ($100-$499): Social media promotion on Avondale 2024 SANP Facebook Group + Purple Level benefits
• Purple Sponsor ($20-$99): Name on Avondale 2024 SANP Facebook Group & SANP event poster
• In-Kind Donor (Food, Drink, Door Prizes & Services): Purple Level
JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER/STEP-MOTHER/INFLUENTIAL FEMALE DAY!!
Do you know a mother, step-mother or other influential female who has made a positive impact on your life? Thank her with flowers and support the Avondale Theatre Company! Learn more HERE.
EVERYTHING IS EDUCATION BECAUSE EDUCATION IS EVERYTHING!
Avondale ELC Staff Members Attend Conference to Expand their Teaching Skills
Avondale Early Learning Center staff attended the MIAEYC (Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children) Conference last week, participating in sessions and tapping into resources to expand their teaching skills and enrich the learning experience for our youngest students. (Bonus: Amazing Avondale Board of Education Trustee Crystal Sanford-Brown was a presenter at the conference!)