Avondale Pride
Educating Today for a Promising Tomorrow
Avondale Elementary School
October 2011
Avondale Notes
October 6 PTO at 7:00.
Dear Parents;
Kindergarten and first grade conferences are finished. If you were not able to
attend and would like to talk with your child’s teacher please call and we will set
up an appointment. Second, third, and fourth grade students will be participating
in student-led conferences in November after progress reports are distributed.
Those conferences are November 8, 10, and 16. If you did not sign up for a
conference time with your student please call the school office.
October 10 No School
Columbus Day
Our third graders will be taking the Ohio Achievement Assessment in Reading
on October 4. Please see the short article about the test on page 2.
October 12 Market Day – Pick-up
3:00 – 4:00
As we move into fall please pay attention to the weather. It changes rapidly and
temperatures can be warm one day and cool the next. Students have recess each
day, unless it is raining, and jackets may be needed.
October 4 Grade 3 takes
Reading Achievement Assessment.
October 5 Lifetouch Photos.
October 12 Assembly “Animals
Around the World.”
October 21 No School
inservice day.
October 24 Community Conversation
7:00 GOHS
Finally, as we begin October Mrs. Manderine and I will be talking about
respecting others. Watch for information that we are sharing in Avondale
Answers that is e-mailed each Sunday.
Jerry Mohn
Principal
October 28 Fall Harvest Party 2:30
– 3:30.
Remember, each Friday is a Green
and Gold Day
Clip the GlenOak Coupon inside
the Repository every Friday and
bring it to school on Monday.
Inside this issue:
Page
Animals Around the World
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Ohio Achievement Test
2
Lunch Envelopes
2
PTO News/Information
2
Counselor’s Thoughts
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Art In The Park
3
Alumni Hall of Fame
3
Community Conversation
3
Wellness Tips
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Avondale
Bonfire
Tuesday,
October 18
6:00 - 8:00
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Animals Around The World
Wednesday, October 12
This assembly sponsored by the Avondale PTO looks at
animals from all over the globe. In this presentation using
live animals the presenter will talk about all vertebrate
groups except fish. It is an interactive and hands-on
program that explores habitat, senses, physical differences,
myths and truths about animals
Grade Three Checklist
Reading Achievement Assessment
Lunch Envelopes
It is important that you fill out the front of the lunch envelope
completely. You should fill out the number of lunches that you
are purchasing and how much money you would like to place
into your child’s a la carte account. The a la carte account is
used for milk, breakfast, or snack items. If you have any
questions regarding your child’s lunch account, please call the
school and talk to Mrs. Brown, the head cook. She can
generate reports which will reflect your child’s spending
history and current amount of money in their account.
Also you may want to consider using the on line system the
district offers to pay for lunches. This program offers you a
convenient way to pay your child’s fees and manage their meal
account over the internet. It is called PayForIT. Net. To learn
more check the Plain Local website.
On October 4 third grade students will be taking the Ohio
Achievement Assessment. Here are some tips that can
help your child do his/her best work.
Have your child go to bed early. Students will do their
best if they are rested each day.
Make sure your child wakes up early, so they do not
feel rushed.
Encourage your child to have a good breakfast.
Remind your child to do his/her best work and take
his/her time to read carefully.
Encourage your child to answer questions completely
and to write or print neatly.
PTO News
Our next meeting is Thursday, October 6
at 7:00 in the conference room.
Thank you to those parents that assisted
with the Plain Fun Day activity.
After School Enrichment
Opportunities
Tuesday – Running/Walking Club 4:00 – 4:30
Wednesday – Kidz Beat at Trinity United Church of Christ
across Fulton in front of the school.
Thursday – Mad Science from 4:00- 5:00 starting October 13.
Learn to Bowl at Eastbury lanes 4:00 – 5:00
starting
October 13.
These classes have started or soon will be starting. If your
child is still interested in the running/Walking club, Mad
Science or bowling please contact the school office.
PLAIN LOCAL SCHOOL FEES
FOR 201
Kindergarten……….$16.00
GRADES 1 THRU 4...$30.00
CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE OUT
TO PLAIN LOCAL BOARD OF
EDUCATION.
If the fee has slipped your mind
please send it in now!
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Harvest Party for students on October 28 will begin at 2:30.
Parents involved may meet in the cafeteria starting at 2:15.
THANK YOU to all the parents assisting with this activity.
Counselors, Corner
Kyra Manderine
October’s Theme: “Respecting Others”
During Morning Welcome this month, Mr. Mohn and I will be concentrating specifically on
encouraging our students to be caring, honest, and fair. I also plan to visit each classroom to
present a classroom guidance lesson, which will also emphasize the importance of
cooperation and teamwork.
LET’S BE A BUCKET FILLING SCHOOL!
This week, I visited each classroom and introduced the concept of being “bucket fillers”. The
idea of being “bucket fillers” is based on the book "Have You Filled A Bucket Today? (A
Guide to Daily Happiness For Kids)" by Carol McCloud. The premise of the book is this...
We all carry an invisible bucket that contains our feelings. When our bucket is full, we feel
great. When our bucket is empty, we feel sad. A “bucket filler” is someone who says or does
nice things for other people. By doing this, they are filling other people's buckets and filling
their own bucket at the same time.
On the other hand, a bucket dipper says or does things to cause other people to feel bad. A
bucket dipper empties their bucket when they say and do mean things.
This program will be implemented, school-wide, as a visual and hands on approach to
teaching and promoting RESPECT.
**Please Remember**
As a school counselor, I am able to advocate for all students and help assist administrators,
staff, teachers and families. I look forward to working together to help our students learn and
develop. Please feel free to contact me anytime!
District, Township To Present Arts In The Park
Wednesday, October 12 – 5:30pm
The Plain Local School District and Plain Township Administration have planned an evening with Arts in the Park featuring the
talents of Plain Local students and the Plain Township Park system on Wednesday, October 12 beginning at 5:30pm at Schneider Park
across from GlenOak High School.
The event will begin with student art displays, improvisational drama and music at Schneider Park. Attendees will then follow the
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GOHS band from the park to the piazza at GlenOak High School for community performances from Plain Local dancers and music
from the GlenOak Drifters and Notables. The evening will end with a rock and blues concert by 2010 Battle of the Bands winner the
Brighter Side.
Alumni Hall of Distinction - Faces of Our Future Fundraiser
Saturday, October 22, 2011 – 6:00pm
The Plain Local Schools Foundation/Alumni Association is inducting four new members into its Hall of Distinction. This year’s class
includes GlenOak graduates Dr. Jennifer Jellison, 1976, Jim Gastin 1978, Joshua Jay 2000 and former Plain Local Schools
superintendent Larry Morgan, for his contribution to the school district.
The induction ceremony will be part of the Plain Local Schools Foundation
“Faces of our Future” dinner and auction on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 6:00pm. The event is being held at the Krassas Event
Center at St. Haralambos Greek Church. Ticket information can be found by contacting foundation@plainlocal.org
Community Conversation Meeting Set For October 24
The Plain Local School District is inviting members of the community to a meeting on Monday, October 24 at 7:00pm at GlenOak
High School to discuss the current state and future direction of the programs and offerings at the high school. Planning for the new
high school began in 2001 and much has changed since its opening in 2006.
The district will conduct a survey in early October to help set the tone and direction for the October 24 meeting.
Topics for discussion may include:
• Current and future offerings
• Advanced Placement information
• Dual credit information
• Arts offerings
• Academy structure
• College/work ready readiness
• ACT readiness
• Internship opportunities
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