Alamance Virtual School

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

Tomorrow is "We're In A War Against Drugs!" Day at Alamance Virtual School. Wear camo to show you are in the fight against drugs. #RedRibbonWeek 2022 Full schedule @ https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/avs/article/881496

ABSS Virtual School senior Emily Mathews, who plays on the Eastern High Team, shoots a 6 under par 66 today in the final round of the NCHSAA State Championships to win her 3rd straight state title. She will be playing golf next year at Virginia Tech. Congratulations, Emily!

Tomorrow is "Sock It To Drugs" Day at Alamance Virtual School. Wear your crazy or mixed-matched socks to show your awareness of remaining drug free. #RedRibbonWeek 2022 Full schedule @ https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/avs/article/881496

Good morning, Dragons! Fall pictures are ready to pick up at the school office. Stop by between 8am - 4pm. Call the school office with any questions.

Tomorrow is "Drugs Are Whack, I Don't Do That!" Day at Alamance Virtual School. Wear your wacky tacky clothing to show you are against drugs. #RedRibbonWeek 2022 Full schedule @ https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/avs/article/881496

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. —Malcolm X

Today's virtual learning tip is from AVS high school teacher, Ms. Bordman. She recommends parents & guardians check PowerSchool daily. PowerSchool provides helpful information about a student's class attendance, grades, course registration, and schedule. Did you know that you can access PowerSchool on your phone? Download the PowerSchool Mobile App (available for both Android and iPhone users).

Are you interested in Driver's Education for your child? Fill out the interest form here: https://forms.gle/UCdJcerrZJxw1aa48. More information about the Driver's Education program can be found on our district webpage: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/driver-education

Meet this week’s teacher: Mrs. Ortiz! She is a 4th grade teacher at AVS. Did you know that Mrs. Ortiz has been to 49 states?! The only one she has left to visit is Hawaii. Her hero is Ruby Bridges. If you spot Mrs. Ortiz outside of school, you might find her playing soccer, reading, playing disc golf, or taking pictures. Mrs. Ortiz chose to teach at AVS because she enjoyed teaching virtually during the pandemic. She found that she could still form strong relationships with her students and deliver engaging lessons through a screen. When AVS became a reality, she knew that she wanted to be part of it! Thanks Mrs. Ortiz for all you do at AVS! Tune in next Monday to meet the next AVS team member.

Don't forget TODAY (Monday October 17th) is an early release day!

Quote: One child, one teacher, one pen, and one book can change the world. - Malala Yousafzai

Meet this week’s teacher: Tonya Dobson! She is a 6th and 7th grade science teacher at AVS. Did you know Ms. Dobson’s hero is her dad? Her favorite book is Noodle and the No Bones Day by Jonathan Graziano. She loves to spend time outside and hike. If she could travel anywhere in the world, she’d go to Iceland. Ms. Dobson chose to teach at AVS because she knew she could connect with students and help them learn while she was happy at home during the day. One of her favorite parts of teaching online is having her dog Andi with her while I teach! Thanks Ms. Dobson for all you do at AVS! Tune in next Monday to meet the next AVS team member!

Zoom problems? Mr. Ewbank (our awesome technology facilitator) has a solution for you! Check your school for directions.

Meet this week’s teacher(or admin/staff member): Ms. Mazzei! She is the K-5 PE Teacher at AVS. If Ms. Mazzei could travel anywhere in the world, she’d go to New Zealand. When she was in school, her favorite subject was science. Her favorite family tradition is making gingerbread houses. Ms. Mazzei chose to teach at AVS because teaching virtually has always been her passion. She believes that AVS offers an amazing opportunity to teach students and engage in smaller class sizes! Thanks Ms. Mazzei for all you do at AVS! Tune in next Monday to meet the next AVS team member!

ABSS will be CLOSED on Friday, September 30th due to Hurricane Ian and the risks of high winds and flooding for Alamance County. This closure includes AVS.