Avoca Weekly - March 21, 2023

Avoca Weekly - March 21, 2023
Posted on 03/21/2023
Avoca Weekly Newsletter Before You March into Spring Break....🌷
3/22/2023
Half-Day Student Attendance
Parent-Teacher Conferences (In Person)
3/23/2023
Half-Day Student Attendance
Parent-Teacher Conferences (Zoom)
3/24/2023
Spring Break Begins
4/3/2023
Teacher Institute Day - Student Non-Attendance Day
4/4/2023
School Resumes
4/7/2023
Non-Attendance Day (Holiday) - No School
4/13/2023
Finance Committee Meeting 
4/20/2023
Board of Education Meeting 

3/21 - F.A.N. Event 
3/21 - New Trier Spring Choral Concert
3/22 - PTC Teacher Luncheons
3/22 - 8th Grade Pizza Fundraiser
3/24 - Summer School Registration Closes
3/31 - 5Essentials Survey Closes
4/12 - F.A.N. Event 
4/13 - F.A.N. Event 


Lou Malnati’s - 8th Grade Graduation Fundraiser – Wednesday, March 22 from 4-10 PM
Skip cooking for a night while helping the Marie Murphy Class of ’23 raise funds for graduation by ordering from either the Wilmette or Glenview Lou Malnati’s tomorrow! You must mention the fundraiser when ordering by phone or use the following discount code when ordering online: FUNDAVOCA23. Lou Malnati’s will donate 20% of its sales to our 8th Grade Graduation Committee. To order, call Lou Malnati’s (Wilmette) at 847-256-5780 or Lou Malnati’s (Glenview) at 847-278-4600. Parent Contact: Linda Arts, 773-330-2155, [email protected]
 

Tonight: New Trier Spring Choral Concert 
The Avoca West Concert Choir (Grades 2-5) will perform at the New Trier Spring Choral Concert at the Northfield Campus tonight, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. Avoca is the only feeder school singing in the concert. Students will sing one song alone and one song with the freshman ensemble, the Northfield Chorus. We hope to see you there! 

Spring Conferences Teachers' Lunch 
The PTC is providing catered lunches for teachers and staff during spring Parent-Teacher Conferences tomorrow, Wednesday, March 22. We are still in need of help with providing beverages, sides, and desserts. Please complete the signups below if you are able to assist.

Avoca West Sign Up
Marie Murphy Sign Up

Summer School Registration Reminder
The District 39 2023 Summer Enrichment Program registration window is currently open and is set to close at the end of the day on Friday, March 24. This includes if your child was recommended to attend Review & Reinforcement (R&R) reading and/or math classes. Questions? Contact Dawn Scaramuzza in the Student Services office at [email protected] or 847-728-4142.


EXTRACURRICULAR & COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Click here for the March 20, 2023 Edition
Directors: Julian D., Scarlett S., Owen R., Eli R., Nathan Z., Sabina V., Ezra M. & Lida H.
Artists: Anya W. 
Performers: Victor M., Leo M., Emilia K., Stephanie K., Linna H., & Lydia B. 
Editors: Daniel Z., Charlie F., Amrita P., & James B.


Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | 7-8:30 PM
Psych: The Story of the Human Mind 
Paul Bloom, Ph.D., and Jennifer Senior
Register Here
After-hours event: Attendees who purchase a copy of Psych from FAN's partner bookseller, The Book Stall, are invited to attend an after-hours event hosted by Bloom that will start immediately after the webinar. Purchase a copy of the book here.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | 12:30PM
Poverty, by America (Event 1 of 2)
Matthew Desmond, Ph.D. and Reuben Jonathan Miller, Ph.D.
Registration Required: bit.ly/DesmondFANCrown
The first 200 attendees will receive a free copy of Poverty, by America. This event is suitable for youth 12+. This event will be recorded but not live-streamed.

University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice,
969 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | 7-8:30 PM
Poverty, by America (Event 2 of 2)
Matthew Desmond, Ph.D., and Alex Kotlowitz
The first 400 attendees will receive a free copy of Poverty, by America, one per household. Books will also be on sale. No registration is required. This event is suitable for youth 12+. The event will be recorded but not live-streamed. The video will be available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.

Evanston Township High School Auditorium
1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201

Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 7-8 PM
Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society 
Arline T. Geronimus, Sc.D. and Doriane C. Miller, MD
Register Here
After-hours event: Attendees who purchase a copy of Weathering from FAN's partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an after-hours event hosted by Prof. Geronimus and Dr. Miller that will start immediately after the webinar. Purchase a copy of the book here.

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