AVONDALE E-NEWS

• Oct. 14-18: Oakland Schools STEMi Visits
  
• Oct. 15: Yellow Jacket Marching Band Fundraiser @ CK Diggs (all day)
  
• Oct. 16: Avondale Administration Appreciation Day (Boss' Day)
• Oct. 16: Avondale Middle School District-Wide Pink Out
• Football & Basketball Games
• Oct. 24: Avondale Special Education Family Network Trunk-or-Treat (for special education students and families)
• 6-7:30pm @ Avondale Learning Center
• Oct. 27: Name That Tune event benefiting Avondale Blessings in a Backpack
• 6pm @ Whiskey Rae's
• Oct. 28: Avondale Gifted & Talented Program Tours (GATE & Accelerated Pathways Candidates)
• 9-11am; beginning at Avondale Administration Building
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• Oct. 29: Coffee with The Superintendent
• 9-10:30am @ Deerfield Elementary School
• Oct. 30: AMS Halls of Halloween
• 6-8pm @ Avondale Middle School
  
• Oct. 31: Half Day- End of Quarter 1
• Nov. 1-4: NO SCHOOL- Fall Break
  
• Nov. 5: NO SCHOOL- Teacher PD
  
• Nov. 7-10: AHS Performing Arts Presents: The Hobbit
• Nov. 11: Avondale Gifted & Talented Program Tours (GATE & Accelerated Pathways Candidates)
• 9-11am; beginning at Avondale Administration Building
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• Nov. 18: Avondale Gifted & Talented Program Tours (GATE & Accelerated Pathways Candidates)
  
• 9-11am; beginning at Avondale Administration Building
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• Nov. 25-29: NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break
  

Deerfield

• Oct. 17: Family Dance 6-7:30pm
• Oct. 31: Half Day dismissal at 11:45am
• Nov. 1-5: No School - Fall Break
• Nov. 7: Picture Retake Day
• Nov. 7 & 13: Parent Teacher Conferences
• Nov. 1-4: NO SCHOOL- Fall Break
• Nov. 5: NO SCHOOL- Teacher PD
• Nov. 25-29: NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break

Woodland

• Oct. 18: Woodland Fun Run
• Oct. 23: Red Robin Fundraiser - ALL DAY!
• Oct. 31: HALF DAY OF SCHOOL - 11:45am Dismissal - End of 1st Quarter
• Nov. 1-4: NO SCHOOL- Fall Break
• Nov. 5: NO SCHOOL- Teacher PD
• Nov. 7: 5th Grade Career Day; Parent-Teacher Conferences @ 4:30-8pm
• Nov. 12: PTO Meeting @ 6pm
• Nov. 13: Parent-Teacher Conferences @ 4:30-8pm
• Nov. 15: Picture Retake Day
• Nov. 20: Family Math & Literacy Night @ 6pm
• Nov. 25-29: NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break

Auburn

• Oct. 14: STEMi Visit (Ms. Abed's 4th grade class); bus leaves at 1:20pm
• Oct. 16: Administrator Appreciation Day
• Oct. 17: STEMi Visit (Ms. Majestic's 4th grade class); bus leaves at 8:45am
• Oct. 18: 8:45am Student of the Month Assembly (Led by 5th grade); families encouraged to attend
• Oct. 18: Coffee with the Principal immediately after Student of the Month Assembly
• Oct. 31:Half Day dismissal at 11:45am
• Nov. 1-4: NO SCHOOL- Fall Break
• Nov. 5: NO SCHOOL- Teacher PD
• Nov. 25-29: NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break

R. Grant Graham

• Oct. 31: Half Day dismissal at 11:45am
• Nov. 1-4: NO SCHOOL- Fall Break
• Nov. 5: NO SCHOOL- Teacher PD
• Nov. 25-29: NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break

GATE Magnet School

• Oct. 17: PTO meeting at 7pm on Zoom
• Oct. 28: GATE & Accelerated Pathways Tours for perspective families
• Oct. 29: Picture Day (Rescheduled)
• Oct. 31: Half Day Dismissal at 11:25am
• Nov. 1-4: NO SCHOOL- Diwali & Fall Break
• Nov. 5: NO SCHOOL- Teacher PD
• Nov. 6-9: Washington DC Trip
• Nov. 11: GATE & Accelerated Pathways Tours for perspective families
• Nov. 18: GATE & Accelerated Pathways Tours for perspective families
• Nov. 25-29: NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break

Avondale Middle School

• Oct. 29: Halloween Party after school; 3:00-5:00pm
• Oct.29: DC Parent Meeting @ 5:00
• Oct. 30: Apple Tasting -TBA
• Oct. 30: Halls of Halloween from 6:00-8:00 for kids 0-10
• Oct. 31: HALF DAY - End of Quarter 1 - Dismissal at 11:07am
• Nov. 1-4: NO SCHOOL- Fall Break
• Nov. 5: NO SCHOOL- Teacher PD
• Nov. 6-9: Washington DC Trip
• Nov. 20: Parent -Teacher Conferences
• Nov. 25-29: NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break

Avondale High School

• Oct. 15: Yellow Jacket Marching Band Fundraiser @ CK Diggs
  
• Oct. 16: Parent Teacher Conferences
  
• Oct. 18: Home Football Game
  
• Oct. 25: Home Football Game
  
• Oct. 28: GATE & Accelerated Pathways Tours for perspective families
  
• Oct. 31: Half Day - End of Quarter 1
• Nov. 1-4: NO SCHOOL- Fall Break
  
• Nov. 5: NO SCHOOL- Teacher PD
  
• Nov. 11: GATE & Accelerated Pathways Tours for perspective families
  
• Nov. 13: AP Exam Order Deadline
• Nov. 18: GATE & Accelerated Pathways Tours for perspective families
• Nov. 25-29: NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break
  

Avondale High School's Homecoming parade and football game took place on Thursday, October 10, 2024. The community gathered for the annual parade through downtown Auburn Hills, followed by the football game against Berkley.

The Yellow Jackets had a fantastic game, defeating the Bears 49-7. The dance followed on Saturday, October 12. Thank you to all who attended, celebrated another Avondale Homecoming, and cheered on our Yellow Jackets!

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! To spread awareness and share acceptance, Deerfield Elementary will be collecting Dimes for Downs in support of their Students Achieving Independence and Learning Successfully (SAILS) program during the month of October.

There is a jar in the office where students and families can bring their spare dimes. The proceeds will be donated to support their awesome SAILS students' unique learning experiences.

Avondale elementary schools and their PTOs have been hard at work organizing school Fun Runs! Annual fun runs help raise funds for student activities and enrichment throughout the year. They also help fund PTO opportunities that support both students and staff. Students are rewarded with spirit days, pizza parties, and more for meeting each fundraising goal.

Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition. Approximately one in every 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome each year. This month is a time to celebrate people with Down syndrome and make others aware of their abilities and accomplishments.

For additional resources, information, and ideas for teaching kids about disabilities, follow the link below:

The United States government is offering free COVID test kits. Please visit the link below to order:

• Get Four Free At-⁠Home COVID-⁠19 Tests
  

• Community Based Pop-Up Rapid Antigen Testing Events
  

For questions or additional information, please contact Avondale District Nurse, Lourdes Alcala-Lopez.

Reminder: The Avondale High School Health Center has the seasonal flu vaccine in stock! If you still need to receive yours, please call the office (248)537-6235 or stop in.

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Mark your calendar for October 27th and stop by Whiskey Rae's (2086 Crooks Road, Rochester Hills) at 6pm for dinner and a game of Name that Tune! Cash prizes, 50/50 Raffle, and raffle prizes will be available! All proceeds benefit Avondale Blessings in a Backpack. Special thanks to SFL Companies for sponsoring the event!

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