The Eagle's Beak

Dear Auburn Families,

As we welcome the month of December, I am reminded of the beauty and richness of the diverse celebrations, traditions, and cultures that make our school community so vibrant. Whether you are observing Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or other meaningful traditions, or simply enjoying the season with family and friends, this time of year offers opportunities for connection, reflection, and gratitude.

At our school, we are committed to creating a space where every child feels a strong sense of belonging and every family feels valued. Our first goal of increasing access, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice remains central to all we do. As we move through this season, we continue to encourage our students to celebrate differences, practice kindness, and grow their understanding of the world around them.

Additionally, as part of our goal to foster a culture of community, we are exploring new ways to strengthen communication and deepen relationships between school, home, and the broader community. If you have ideas or traditions you'd like to share with us, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can continue building a school environment that feels welcoming and inclusive for all.

Thank you for your partnership, your trust, and the support you provide every day. It truly takes a village to nurture the growth and success of our students, and we are so grateful for each of you.

Wishing you and your family peace, joy, and meaningful moments this season.

Warm regards,

Principal Byas

Dear Parents and Students,

We are excited to announce the 12 Days of Good Attendance, designed to encourage students to maintain consistent attendance as we approach the holiday break. This initiative will run from December 5, 2024 through December 20, 2024, and will include daily prize drawings.

Each day, one winner will be selected from each grade level to receive a small prize. On December 20, 2024, a special drawing will be held for students who have achieved perfect attendance throughout the 12-day period. The lucky winners will enjoy a special treat: Cookies with Ms. Courts.

All students who are present at school during this time are eligible for the daily drawings, regardless of grade level. We encourage everyone to participate by being present and on time each day!

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to celebrating good attendance with our students as we head into the holiday season!

Warm regards,

Ms. Courts
Dean of Students

Greetings Auburn Eagle Parents/Caretakers,

The Oakland County Outstanding Teacher of the Year Awards are presented annually to honor and reward teachers in Oakland County who have achieved, through their effort and example, the highest standards of excellence in their profession. Oakland Schools has created these awards out of a conviction that a quality public education system is essential to the health and vitality of our community. We believe that encouraging excellence in education is the shared responsibility of all who reap its benefits.

If you would like to nominate an Auburn Elementary teacher for consideration for this award, please write a statement describing why you feel that teacher is deserving of the nomination. You can include specific examples and stories of how the teacher has gone above and beyond to support your child. Please limit your statement to 600 words and submit all nominations to the main office with attention to Principal Byas by Friday, January 10, 2025.

Thank you for helping us to recognize the outstanding teachers that we have at Auburn.

What are Winter Candy Grams?

Winter Candy Grams are cheerful, festive notes that students can send to their friends and teachers, paired with a special treat. Each Candy Gram will be sold for just $1, providing an affordable and fun way for students to spread holiday cheer.

Key Details:

• Sale Dates: December 9th–17th
• Delivery Dates: By December 20th
• Price: $1 each
• Order Forms: Order forms will be provided for students to complete, ensuring an easy and organized process.

As December settles in and Michigan’s winter weather becomes increasingly cold and snowy, we want to remind you of our school and district recess policies. Ensuring our students remain safe and comfortable during recess is a top priority, and proper clothing is essential for enjoying outdoor play during this chilly season.

Recess Guidelines

• If it is raining or the temperature, including wind chill, is less than 10°F, students will have indoor recess.
• If the temperature is 65°F or below, students should wear coats to stay warm.

In cloudy or snowy weather, students should wear: Gloves, Hats, Snow pants, Boots

Playground Snow Policy

Clothing Reminders:

• Students are expected to wear the outdoor gear they arrive at school in.
• Please ensure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather.
• To maintain instructional time, students will not call home to request forgotten items.

Attention Local and Small Businesses: Support Auburn Elementary School!

The Auburn Elementary School PTO is reaching out to our local and small business community for potential fundraising opportunities that can benefit our students and school programs. We welcome ideas and partnerships that can help make this year’s fundraising efforts a success!

If you’re a local or small business and would like to get involved or discuss potential fundraising ideas, please contact the PTO at amandaauburnpto@gmail.com. OR Auburn elementary main office at 248-537-6500. We look forward to partnering with you to support our Auburn elementary community.

Thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Auburn Elementary School PTO

Science rocks!

Avondale Families,

This is a reminder for all families to complete the CEP Education Benefits Application, if you have not already for this school year. Although school meals are free for all students, it is critical that all households complete the CEP Education Benefits Application.

This information determines the amount of money our schools receive from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs like Title I A, At-Risk (31a), Title II A, E-Rate, etc. These supplemental programs have the potential to offer supports and services for our students including, but not limited to:

• Instructional supports (staff, supplies and materials, etc.)
• Non-instructional services (counseling, social work, health services, etc.)
• Professional learning for staff
• Parent and community engagement supplies and activities
• Technology

Families can submit their completed application online through the Meal Magic Family Portal. Any questions can be forwarded to Megan Haase at megan.haase@avondaleschools.org.

Please complete and submit the application as soon as possible to ensure that additional funding for our school is available to meet the needs of our students. All information on the application submitted is confidential. Without your assistance in completing and returning the application, our schools cannot maximize the use of available State and Federal funds.

🎉 Attention Auburn Families!

We have thrilling news—Auburn Elementary is officially on Facebook! 📱✨ Come check us out, hit that "Like" button, give us some stars and share in all the new and exciting updates and events, both past and upcoming. Join our community and stay connected! We can’t wait to share this journey with you! 🎊💙 https://www.facebook.com/AuburnRockStars

The week of December 9-13 is C schedule.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, please remember that appropriate shoes are required. This helps us adhere to our dress code and keeps everyone safe while they engage in physical activities.

If you have any questions or concerns about this requirement, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!

Thank you for your cooperation and partnership.

Auburn Families Please use the following link to gain access to the breakfast & lunch menu.

https://avondale.nutrislice.com/menu/auburn

• 12/19 - Holiday Cheer Caroling Assembly brought to us by AHS Choir

• 12/20 - Classroom Winter/Holiday Celebrations

• 12/23 through 1/3 - No school due to winter break

• 1/6 - School resumes

We hope this message finds you well! We’re reaching out to ask for your support in collecting new or gently used clothes for our Auburn scholars. All sizes are welcome and needed.

If you’re able to contribute, we kindly ask that the clothing be washed and folded. Thank you so much for your generosity and support!

If you have any questions, please contact Billie Chafin

billie.chafin@avondaleschools.org

Dear Avondale Family,

I hope you are well!

We are working to fill our remaining open paraeducator positions. If you have any friends, neighbors, etc. who would be a good fit please have them apply through the Oakland School Consortium or have them reach out directly to Jackie Zaremba at Jackie.Zaremba@AvondaleSchools.org for assistance or questions.

Our open paraeducator positions are the following:

• 2 ASD Paraeducators at Auburn Elementary
• School Safety Specialist at Avondale High School
• ASD Paraeducator at Avondale High School
• CI Paraeducator at Avondale Middle School
• ELD Paraeducator at Avondale Middle School
• Safety Specialist at Avondale Middle School
• ECSE Paraeducator at Woodland Educator

For current paraeducators a stipend of one hundred dollars ($100) will be paid for the first new hire referral and two hundred dollars ($200) for each referral thereafter. Payment(s) will be made via payroll upon completion of the referred employees completed probationary period.

Thank you in advance!

Take Care,

Sharon

Hi all,

This is a reminder of the upcoming Information Nights at GATE Magnet School on January 15.

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Good Morning and Happy Friday!

Here is the latest Athletic Newsletter.

Avondale Sports has been having a spectacular 2 weeks!

Both Boys and Girls Basketball won their home openers against Pontiac! Boys and Girls Bowling has had a great start with wins! Last but not least, wrestling beat Ferndale on Wednesday for their season opener!

Our Middle School Basketball and Cheer teams are also having a very successful season! Their next games will be Monday at Reuther Middle School.

Senior Banners for Winter Season have arrived and are hanging in the Pool area, Field House, and Classic Lanes! Please stop by these areas and see if you recognize any of your current or former students!

If you don't have any plans tonight, Boys Basketball has home games tonight, they are hosting Plymouth-Salem. If you live near Lake Orion, our Girls Basketball teams will be traveling there tonight for their games.

Saturday, our wrestling team will be at a tournament at Royal Oak High School.

Bowling will be competing at 300 Bowl

Our North Eagles Hockey team will be at Detroit Skate Club.

Have a wonderful weekend and GO JACKETS!!

-Denise

Now more than ever, parents and students should familiarize themselves with OK2SAY, which is Michigan’s student safety program to help keep students safe. Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees or schools.

Tips, which can be anonymous, can be reported in 31 different tip categories, including planned school attacks, threats, bullying and more. Tips can be submitted 24/7 in one of the following ways:

• Call: 8-555-OK2SAY, 855-565-2729
• Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
• Email OK2SAY
• Visit the OK2SAY website
• OK2SAY Mobile App: Available for download in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for iOS and Android mobile devices.