Can't wait to see everyone for our last Dragon Adventure for the year later TODAY (May 16th) at 4:30!
AVS Yearbooks have arrived!
Available for pickup beginning May 26th during testing. If you do not have testing please email, tonya_dobson@abss.k12.nc.us to make arrangement.
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It is time for the May edition of our student-created Dragon Thunder News - produced by our AYLA Service Club. You can find this and previous newscasts on the new AYLA website https://sites.google.com/abss.k12.nc.us/avsayla/dragon-thunder-news
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Reminder: AVS PTO meeting TODAY at 6PM!
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Now through Mother’s Day our AYLA Service Club is collecting items for the Community Baby Shower. If you can help, it is appreciated. #DragonsSpreadTheirWings @absspublic @avspto
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Join us for the final AVS meet-up of the year on May 16th at 4:30PM! We will meet at the Burlington Arboretum @ Willowbrook Park. Open to all AVS students K-12 and their families. Hope to see you there!
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Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens for Dragons! Runs April 3rd - April 28th! Order through our Dragons Lair Spirit Store http://avsptodragonslair.company.site
First dozen is $12 and each additional is $10. Upon the conclusion certificates will be emailed directly to you!
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Reminder: report cards will be sent out today (Thursday 4/18) via email. Additionally, Meet the Teacher night will be held tonight from 5:00-6:30. Links to Meet the Teacher night can be found on the AVS website. See you there!
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Have a wonderful spring break! We'll see you back on April 17th to finish out the year strong.
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Friday words of wisdom.
Dining with Dragons comes to Moe's in Mebane, Thursday, March 30 from 5-9. Make sure you print out the flier as they must see it in order for AVS to receive credit! Thank you for all of your support!
You can find a printable version of the flyer at bit.ly/avsmoesflyer23
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Friday words of wisdom.
For Thursday, March 23. 2023 the @ABSSVirtual Spreading Kindness Spirit Week theme is "Be on #TeamKindness." Show support for your favorite sports team by wearing their colors or apparel.
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For Wednesday, March 22, 2023 the @ABSSVirtual Spreading Kindness Spirit Week theme is "Being Kind Puts You on Top of the World." Show off your favorite head topper - it will be hat day 🎩👒👲
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Students and staff of @ABSSVirtual are having a spirit week March 20-24, 2023 with the theme "Spreading Kindness." For Tuesday, March 21. 2023 the @ABSSVirtual Spreading Kindness Spirit Week theme is Kindness Brights Up The Day." Show off your shades! 🕶😎
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Friday words of wisdom.
Today's virtual learning tip: communicate with teachers! Teachers want to help you but they are not mind readers. It is especially important to communicate when you need help with something.
If you have a question, reach out by sending a message during synchronous class. You can also send teachers an email or ask a question during intervention time.
The sooner you ask for help, the better. Don't wait - reach out to your teacher as soon as possible when you need help.
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Friday words of wisdom.
This month's PTO meeting has been moved to March 14. All AVS families and teachers are invited to attend.
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Meet this week’s staff member: Erica Johnson! She is the data manager at at AVS.
Did you know that Ms. Johnson’s favorite school subject was dance? If she could travel anywhere, she would go to Bali. Her favorite tradition is movie night at home in her den.
Ms. Johnson chose to work at AVS because she wanted to try something different. She wanted to be one of the first in the district to do what we're doing at AVS!
Thanks Ms. Johnson for all you do at AVS! Tune in next Monday to meet the next AVS team member!
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