News and Updates from ALCS

Dear Avon Lake City Schools Community,

Happy November to everyone in our school family. As sunshine slowly begins to diminish and the late autumn season arrives, opportunities to give back and support those in need during the coming holiday season have also emerged. Let's get involved in a small way, to make a big difference to those who need our support the most. Various events and chances to provide some kindness and cheer are included below. Keep in mind that Take Back Togetherness Night will take place on Wednesday, November 11th, so please enjoy an evening with your family, unplugged from technology, and free from school district activities. To kick things off in this week's email, let's celebrate some of the amazing student accomplishments we've experienced and a few creative activities.

Please join Avon Lake City Schools in wishing the high school football team all the very best this evening in the second round of the playoffs, after their first round playoff win last Friday. The team plays this evening against Toledo Central Catholic in Toledo. A special shout-out goes to placekicker Kyle Anderson, who set a new school record with an incredible 51-yard field goal to help in last week's victory.

Congratulations goes out to Niko Koutouras and Cassidy Valerino who advanced to the state cross country meet, which will take place tomorrow in Columbus. Run well!

The Avon Lake High School Marching Band will compete in the OMEA State Marching Band Finals this Saturday and the ALCS community is invited to line up on Avon Belden Road to cheer them on at 3:45 pm as they embark on their travels to Medina.

Congratulations also goes out to our Avon Lake HS Boys Soccer team, who won the district championship last week, and this past Wednesday evening, won their regional semifinal match. They will play for the regional championship, and a chance to advance in the state tournament this Sunday, November 8th. All the best!

Our volleyball team was a district finalist this fall season, as well, and should be commended for a job well done!

The accomplishments of these student-athletes demonstrates their hard work, desire for competition, leadership, and overall capabilities. We congratulate our ALCS high achievers, their families, and we thank the coaches as well. To all of our fall season participants in athletics or other extracurriculars, we applaud your successes and involvements. Great job to all!

Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center hosted families and students last month, to celebrate the newest inductees to the ALHS chapter of the National Honor Society. An impressive eighty-four students took the oath of induction into the prestigious organization. To qualify, a junior or senior student must possess a 3.85 or higher cumulative G.P.A., demonstrate clear and consistent evidence of outstanding service, leadership, character, and scholarship throughout all of their high school career as featured in a rigorous application process. To see a full list of names of the many inductees into the National Honor Society, please see this story. Congratulations to our National Honor Society inductees on their proud achievement!

A round of applause is extended to ALHS juniors Sophia and Olivia Panciu, who have both qualified for OHMIO, the Ohio Mathematic Invitational Olympiad, and will be competing among the top 100 math students in the state this Saturday in Columbus! Both girls are now 3-for-3 in qualifying for this level of competition and we congratulate you both on this outstanding accomplishment.

Eastview students enjoyed a special visit from members of the Avon Lake High School chapter of the National English Honor Society recently, where NEHS members read to small groups of students from each grade level. From beloved classics such as Corduroy and Green Eggs and Ham to newer favorites, both groups of students had a wonderful time enjoying the stories together. The visit to Eastview was made extra special due to the fact that NEHS members have been corresponding as pen pals with first grade classrooms at the building, providing the opportunity for first graders and their pen pals to meet in-person for the first time. NEHS members have also been serving as pen pals with third grade students at Westview Elementary. Overall, the event provided a wonderful opportunity for students of different ages to interact while promoting literacy. Thank you to the NEHS members at Avon Lake High School for taking the time to engage and read with our Eastview Elementary students!

As a fun reward for working hard together, showing school-wide pride, and making positive choices, Westview Elementary School students enjoyed some time in the gym for a Board Game Bonanza on Friday, October 23rd. From Jenga blocks to Connect Four, our students had a blast celebrating their hard work during the first quarter! The program is part of the school’s PBIS program which seeks to encourage and recognize students for displaying positive classroom behavior and setting a notable example for fellow peers. Congratulations to our Westview students on a job well done and keep up the terrific work!

If you are a family, or know a family in need this Thanksgiving season, please know there is help in our community for you. The Thanksgiving Heroes effort is providing families in need with a Thanksgiving dinner. By filling out the form with this link as soon as possible, a referral is made to the Thanksgiving Heroes program. At this moment, requests for meals are still open, but will soon close. You must be present at your residence to accept the meal donation which will be delivered on November 21st between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. See the nearby flyer, or use the link, for more information.

The Empty Bowls annual event takes place tomorrow, Saturday, November 7th, and we are asking for your support for this community effort to fight hunger! With your $25 general admission donation, you can sample soups from over 25 local restaurants, along with bread from Panera, which will take place tomorrow from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Commons in the High School. You will receive a handcrafted bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls still left in our community. Don’t miss the silent auction and raffle. Enjoy entertainment by Avon Electric Orchestra and Johnny Martens. All proceeds are given to Second Harvest Food Bank and local food pantries. For more information or to make a donation, please visit www.EmptyBowlsByTheLake.org

The Christmas by the Lake Craft Show is an annual event hosted in the Auxiliary Gym at Avon Lake High School, where visitors can spend the morning, afternoon, or all day browsing a side selection of homemade crafts from local vendors. The show prides itself on being one of the most successful single day craft shows on the west side of Cleveland. Featuring over 100 talented crafters with ONLY handmade/homemade items.The $3 admission benefits all of the ALHS students and directly helps the ALHS PTA Scholarship fund. Please see the nearby flyer for more information.

Once again, great job to all of our students inside the classroom, and those representing Avon Lake in various extracurricular activities. You all shine!

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Joelle M. Magyar

Superintendent of Schools

Each of the Avon Lake City Schools has a Parent Teacher/Staff Association (PTA) that is very active, and which works closely with the district, parents, and community of Avon Lake.

Please consider joining the PTA associated with the school that your child attends. If you have students in multiple buildings, it is best to join each building. Joining PTA is a great way to get involved and to help support the teachers, staff, students and community! For your convenience, below is a link to each school’s PTA membership.

AVON LAKE EARLY CHILDHOOD PTA

EASTVIEW PTA

REDWOOD PTA

WESTVIEW PTA

TROY PTA

LEARWOOD PTA

HIGH SCHOOL PTA

November 11th - Take Back Togetherness Night

November 25th - 27th - Thanksgiving Break

December 18th - End of Second Quarter/Semester

To view the complete district calendar, click here.

Just in case you missed a newsletter from your child's school, or have multiple children in our district at different buildings, we have links below from each building principal for your convenience with the most recent information sent to families. A link to our quarterly District Facility Focus newsletter is also below.

Avon Lake High School

Learwood Middle School

Troy Intermediate School

Eastview Elementary School

Redwood Elementary School

Westview Elementary School

LEAPS Preschool

Facility Focus