Teacher Appreciation Yard Signs
As in years past, the district would like to showcase its gratitude for our educators during National Teacher Appreciation (May 8-12) by coloring as many lawns as possible with custom Avoca yard signs.
If you would like a free yard sign,
please complete the sign-up below by May 1. Details on sign distribution are forthcoming. You may also reuse previous years' signs. Thank you in advance for your support.
Teacher Appreciation Yard Sign Sign-up
Avoca's Music Education Program Receives National Recognition
Avoca School District 37 has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the
NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the designation, Avoca answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program, and community music-making programs. Responses were verified by school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas. Special thanks to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hammond, Ms. Oppenheim, Ms. Parisoli, Ms. Stubbs, and Ms. Weismehl for all they do for our students!
Spring Play Performances Kick Off this Week
Performances for the Marie Murphy's spring play The One-Act Play Disaster will take place this week on Wednesday and Thursday during school for students. All families, friends, and community members are invited to view the Friday, April 28 evening performance at 7:30 p.m. at Marie Murphy School. We hope to see you there!
May Town Hall Meetings on District Facilities
Join us on May 20 or 23 for Town Hall Meetings on the state of Avoca's facilities, facility needs, and different pathways for sustaining facilities. Both sessions are identical. After a 20-minute presentation, there will be focus groups whose feedback will be incorporated into a report that goes to the Board of Education in June. Click on the flyer below for more details.
Earth Day Cleanup Recap
Thank you to everyone who participated in the PTC-Green Committee's Earth Day Cleanup at Avoca West on Sunday! We had a great turnout from our school community and collected many bags of litter, which was successfully sorted into recycling and landfill. If you are interested in helping out with Green Committee projects, email
[email protected].
Save the Date: Book Fair
Mark your calendars for the Avoca West Book Fair, which will take place the week of May 15 and feature a new vendor,
Literati!
Save the Date: Teacher Appreciation Lunch
The PTC will be providing teacher appreciation lunches on Wednesday, May 10 at both Avoca West and Marie Murphy. Sign-ups to donate food/beverages will be available soon and are greatly appreciated.