Alamance Virtual School

Meet this week’s teacher: Mrs. Cornett! She is the High School CTE teacher at AVS. It is a perfect fit that Ms. Cornett is a CTE teacher because that was her favorite subject when she was a student! In her free time she enjoys quilting, video games, and jigsaw puzzles. If she could travel any where, she would take a road trip across the USA. Thanks, Ms. Cornett, for all you do at AVS! Tune in next Monday to meet the next AVS team member!

Friday words of wisdom.

AVS Winter Spirit week is happening this week! Today is favorite winter character day. Tomorrow is ugly sweater/tacky holiday gear day.

AVS Winter Spirit week is happening this week! Wednesday is flannel day. Tomorrow is favorite winter character day.

AVS Winter Spirit week is happening this week! Tuesday is candy cane and peppermint day. Tomorrow is flannel day.

Meet this week’s teacher: Mrs. Webb! She is the High School Spanish teacher at AVS. Some of Ms. Webb interests are line dancing, snorkeling, and she has attended Appalachian football games for over 40 years! When she was in school she, of course, liked Spanish, but also enjoyed Math and played the saxophone in middle school. Her heroes are her grandmothers who were always gracious and generous. Ms. Webb is excited to be a part of the AVS family because I love using technology to enhance student learning. Her favorite part has been working with students who attend class with a thirst for knowledge and a willingness to take risks in the language. Thanks Ms. Webb for all you do at AVS! Tune in next Monday to meet the next AVS team member!

Friday words of wisdom.

The Alamance Virtual School PTO will be meeting TOMORROW(Tuesday) December 6th at 6PM. This meeting will be held virtually through Google Meet. Join by scanning the QR code on the image or by going to bit.ly/avsptodecember22

Meet this week’s teacher: Mrs. McAvinney! She is a 5th grade teacher at AVS. Ms McAvinney loves learning and when she was in school her favorite subject was Science. She has a long and exotic list of places she would like to visit including: Scotland, Ireland, Germany, New Zealand, Iceland, Alaska, Hollywood, and Antarctica. When not teaching at AVS she likes to play board games with her family. Ms McAvinney came to AVS because she loved the opportunity to start a new school, especially one that integrates technology. Thanks Ms. McAvinney for all you do at AVS! Tune in next Monday to meet the next AVS team member!

Friday words of wisdom.

Meet this week’s teacher: Ms. Barbaza! She is a 6th/7th grade ELA teacher at AVS. If Ms. Barbaza could travel anywhere in the world, she’d visit Italy. Unsurprisingly, ELA was her favorite subject when she was a student. If you spot Ms. Barbaza outside of school, you might find her practicing yoga, reading, or baking. Ms. Barbaza chose to work at AVS because she loves the small community and being able to work closely with students even though they aren't in the same room. Thanks Ms. Barbaza for all you do at AVS! Tune in next Monday to meet the next AVS team member!

Friday words of wisdom

Meet this week’s school counselor: Ms. Carter! She is the school counselor for grades 8-12 at AVS. Did you know that Ms. Carter’s favorite school subject was floriculture? If Ms. Carter could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to Bora Bora. Her favorite family tradition is the decorating of the house the night before someone's birthday. Thanks Ms. Carter for all you do at AVS! Tune in next Monday to meet the next AVS team member!

Friday words of wisdom.

The AVS chapter of AYLA is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive! Drop off your non-perishable items by 11/18 at Sellars-Gunn Education Center. For more information, contact an AYLA advisor: Tonya Dobson or Patrick Vernon.

Meet this week’s teacher: Ms. Alfman! She is a kindergarten/1st grade teacher at AVS. Did you know that Ms. Alfman was a student in school, her favorite subject was history/social studies? Ms. Alfman’s hero is her mom and her favorite family tradition includes anything to do with Christmas. Outside of teaching at AVS, you’ll find Ms. Alfman horseback riding or reading! Ms. Alfman chose to work at AVS because she loves the opportunity to be creative in a new world on the computer! Thanks Ms. Alfman for all you do at AVS! Tune in next Monday to meet the next AVS team member!

Reminder: Today (Monday 11/7) is Meet the Teacher Night at AVS! All parents and guardians have the opportunity to talk with teachers from 5:00PM-6:30PM. Check the school website for more details, including Zoom links.

Closing out your tabs can help Zoom run faster and your computer run more smoothly so be sure to make that a regular habit when you sign into class. Thanks for the tip, Mrs. Poquette(K-5 music)!!

Meet this week’s teacher: Mr. Wood! He is the high school art teacher at AVS. It’s no surprise that Mr. Wood’s hero is the artist MC Escher! If he could travel anywhere in the world, he’d travel to Venice, Italy. Outside of school in his free time, you’ll find Mr. Wood fencing, reading, and camping. Mr. Wood chose to teach at AVS because he loves being virtual, and using tech to make art! Thanks Mr. Wood for all you do at AVS! Tune in next Monday to meet the next AVS team member.

Tomorrow is "Team Up Against Drugs" Day at Alamance Virtual School. Wear your favorite team jersey or shirt in support of Red Ribbon Week. #RedRibbonWeek 2022 Full schedule @ https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/avs/article/881496