Dare to S.O.A.R.
Students first, maintaining an
Optimistic environment, ensuring a focus on
Achievement, and building strong
Relationships with you and your children!
ATTENDANCE
- Avalon parents need to e-mail a note to Ms. Mackey at attendance.avalon@columbus.k12.oh.us with a copy to Mrs. Moorman amoorman@columbus.k12.oh.us on the day of the absence - preferably in the morning
- Notes from parents may be received up to nine times
- After nine e-mails/notes from a parent to say that their student is going to be absent, a doctor's note will be required
- In the case of a family emergency, an e-mail from a parent needs to be sent directly to the Principal, Mrs. Taylor
Student Spotlight
Hazel
1st grader, Ms. Butterworth's class
Student Spotlight
Nolan
1st grade, Mrs. Taylor's class
In 1st grade we are learning about how text features help the reader understand non-fiction text. For these assignment students were to use a Title and Labels to help a reader learn about the body parts of a turkey. Nolan correctly completed his assignment using the Kami app. Great job, Nolan!
P.B.I.S.
Positive Behaviors Interventions & Supports
AVALON HAS BEEN NAMED A SILVER AWARD WINNER FOR THE 2019/2020 SCHOOL YEAR!
As Avalon teachers, staff, and members of the PBIS Team seek to support the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral competence of all students during this time of distance learning, the PBIS Team in conjunction with Avalon staff is in the process of planning and preparing for:
- Tier I: Math & Literacy Night is coming up Tuesday, December 15 from 6 pm - 7:30 p.m. Winter Break ideas like virtual field trips, math games, and scavenger hunts will be discussed as well as Zooms with your child's teachers. Don't miss it!
- Tier II: Enrichment Clubs are forming! Thank you to those who were able to complete the survey! Survey results showed the most interest was in Computer Club followed by Math Club. A group for students that need extra support in self-management skills has been formed and is starting early this month as well.
- Tier III: One-on-one Zooms are being scheduled with students that need individualized support in either academics, attendance, or behavior.
English Language Learners
We know that many of our New American and English Learner students - and their families - have struggled this school year for variety of reasons, including their comfort levels with navigating technology.
ETSS will have seven Bilingual Liaisons - covering Arabic, Nepali, Somali-Somali, Somali-MaayMaay, Kinyarwanda, and Spanish - who will reach out and work directly with families to help increase their capacity for understanding and navigating technology, monitoring their students’ academic progress, connecting with school staff.
ADDITIONAL TECH SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES
The Columbus City Schools’ Technology Help Desk is now offering extended hours to help families with limited technology issues. The Help Desk can help you figure out:
- General access questions
- Login issues (Chromebook, Clever and learning apps, Email, Google Classroom, etc.)
- Parent/Student Account issues
- How to find student Zoom Meeting ID
- How to reset your hotspot password
The Help Desk’s hours of operation:
Monday - Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday afternoons 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
You can also email the CCS Technology Help Desk at ccshelpdesk@columbus.k12.oh.us.
Araceli Aquado
Ms. Aquado was born in Mexico and speaks Spanish. She is married and has two beautiful and amazing daughters. She is a bilingual ESL Instructional Assistant. She has being working for 15 years with the district and four years at Avalon. She really likes to help all the students and parents with language barriers so they can succeed in school.
Yolanda Connor
Mrs. Connor earned a B.S. Ed. and an M.A. Ed. at The Ohio State University. She continued her studies at OSU and went on to earn a Reading Endorsement and a Teacher Leader Endorsement. She was trained as a Literacy Collaborative Coach and Reading Recovery Teacher at OSU. Mrs. Connor was honored to be named Educator of the Year and recognized by the Columbus Council of PTA’s in 2019. For most of her career, she has served as a Literacy Specialist and Reading Interventionist. She is a member of the Building Leadership Team, supports all Teacher Based Teams, assists teachers with various programs such as i-Ready, coordinates professional development, prepares the staff for all state and district testing, provides reading intervention for third graders, organizes the annual Literacy & Math Family Night, and after school third grade tutoring for 3GRG test preparation. In her spare time, Mrs. Connor loves to travel to different islands to enjoy the beach. She has been to Costa Rica, Punta Cana, Cayman Islands, and Jamaica. She enjoys reading and home renovation shows. Mrs. Connor has a husband, two sons, a daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren. Spending time with her grandchildren is what she loves most.
YMCA NORTH LEC
A new program for children in grades K-6 started Monday, November 23, 2020 and it's offered ALL DAY Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm! The only days they are not running the program are Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day.
To register, contact David Donahue at YMCA North (1640 Sandalwood Pl) at 614-460-0746 or email him at david.donahue@ymcacolumbus.org.
It's free to families who qualify for public assistance (like TANF, EBT, WIC, Medicaid), or can take a Title 20 co-pay because they're also a licensed daycare. Activities include cooking, sports, and yoga in addition to helping kids with their online learning.
This is open to anyone in Franklin County and they especially want to reach out to families in the 43229 zip code.
Avalon Elementary
Email: amoorman@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/AvalonES
Location: 5220 Avalon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43229
Phone: 614-365-5361
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