Avondale Elementary School

Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A EAt MoR ChiKin Earn mOr scrAtcH for Roadrunners! Ok AES Scholars can spell better than cows, but you can’t beat a tasty meal that brings $$$ for our school.... Thursday February 25 5pm to 8pm 5542 Memorial Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 *** MENTION AES FUNDRAISER *** for funds to be applied. Avondale will receive 20% of sales during hours of fundraiser. *** PLEASE NOTE *** No dining room access; please purchase via drive-thru, curbside pickup, or delivery service.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week In these challenging times, we recognize the vital role our educators and staff play in AES scholars’ lives. Let’s express our gratitude to our local heroes. For each day, write and send your teacher and/or favorite staff an email or ClassDojo message. MONDAY What your favorite thing about her/him is?... TUESDAY Something funny about him/her? WEDNESDAY I love when my teacher/staff member.? THURSDAY My best memory of him/her? FRIDAY Send a letter; template in comments. Selected writings will be shared during our next family engagement night on March 18th.

The pre-k lottery registration is now open until March 1st. To be eligible, your child must turn four years old by September 1, 2021 and live within the AES attendance zone. Please visit the DeKalb School District website for more details: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/pre-k/

Parents, students and staff: We are excited to invite you on Thursday, Feb. 18th to our PTA meeting and annual Black History program. Many of our students from kindergarten to 5th grade will be participating. Also...you will have an opportunity to meet our newest Board of Education Board Member, Ms. Deidre Pierce.. It will be an event you don't want to miss. The fun begins at 6 pm. Please check your ClassDojo for the Zoom link information. See you there!

Buy a Brick for AES’s Totem Garden The Totem Garden is a revitalization effort to enhance the front of Avondale Elementary School through landscaping, and art features. Tireless efforts by our dynamic principal, dedicated faculty, school foundation, enthusiastic parents, and volunteers continue to elevate this International Baccalaureate school to academic excellence; also finalizing STEM certification. The project transforms the entrance of the school with a welcoming, stude...nt-centered garden area. Primary expenditure are needed for soil enhancement, new plants and removal of overgrown plants. There will be a specimen tree, low maintenance evergreens, perennials, and native plants that provide year-round color. Plants chosen will attract birds and pollinators. Central to this beautiful space will be large painted totems sculptural elements featuring lively portrayals of children colorfully intertwined with vines and flowers. Each totem will be topped with a colorful, functional birdhouse. Students will participate by painting river rocks to be placed throughout the garden and around the base of the totems. A whimsically-decorated Little Free Library book-sharing box will offer children’s books on gardening, nature, birds, and ecology. The Totem Garden project is a collaborative effort between the two garden clubs in Avondale Estates and will encourage participation by other organizations and the community. Some organizations are already working on the project. The Avondale Art Guild is participating by painting the totems. Former students and other residents are purchasing engraved bricks for family, favorite teachers or in honor or memory of loved ones. Additionally, engraved bricks will edge the area around the flag plaza. These bricks will be a tribute honoring Teachers of the Year and former Principals. The Totem Garden will provide an area for student activities, teacher or expert guided workshops and lessons. Once completed, there will be an Open Garden celebration for all stakeholders with student participation. Community partners are invited to join this exciting journey to beautify and enliven the school and our city. To order bricks, prepare a check in the amount of $30 per brick, payable to AVON GARDEN CLUB. Contact [email protected] for mailing address and any questions before February 16th. Please limit text for bricks to 3 lines, 16 total spaces per line. Thank you, Carolyn Chandler Avondale Estates, GA

We are unable to invite prospective parents to tour our school this year, but we hope you'll check out this interactive presentation for a taste of what makes AES so special. Our International Baccalaureate (IB) program teaches students to be critical thinkers and compassionate global citizens. https://drive.google.com//11Ag314ev7TXTxJObgjuWSa5Mxb/view

Great safety efforts are underway at our school! Dr. Andrews and generous volunteers worked this weekend to build and install barriers for our students' work spaces in advance of in-person classes. Thanks to all that donated funds and gave their time!

Our beloved AES PE teacher Coach Beth Breit has been battling cancer, and she is currently in the hospital. Since we can't visit her, we are sending her some love in the form of a video. If you'd like to contribute, please take a moment and record a quick message- it only needs to be a few seconds long. You can go to the link below and upload your video. Feel free to share with anyone who might want to contribute. I'm sure she would ESPECIALLY love to hear from her students Thank you! https://app.vidhug.com/we-love-coach-breit-/H13z8eAyd/record

Very Important! Parents and Guardians, Please click on the link to complete the Parent's Intent to Return to School for your child. ... The district will re-open schools on Jan. 19, 2021, for parents wishing to send their child back for face-to-face learning or to continue virtually at home. We are requesting that parents/guardians complete this quick survey by Jan. 5, 2021, to allow us to plan appropriately. Attached is the link for the Return to School Survey: https://forms.gle/nKdCtuwMQvCxj4G28

DCSD Regional Parent Town Hall - please take part in this important online meeting, December 9, 5pm https://bit.ly/2JtHb8O more info:... https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/ See more

PTA Meeting: Tonight, Thursday, December 17 at 6pm Login information can be found in Class Dojo. See you there!

Poinsettias are ready for pick up Saturday 12/5 8 am - 2 pm, and Sunday 12/6, 12 pm - 4 pm. Thank you for making this fundraiser a tremendous success, enjoy your holidays!

It’s Giving Tuesday 2020! How about supporting our local school, Avondale Elementary, through AES Education Foundation on this Global Day of Giving? Details and donation options are here: https://www.gagives.org//Avondale-Elementary-School-Educat

FOUR MORE DAYS - Order Now! Holiday Poinsettia Sale - Order by November 27 There's still time to order your plants from Avondale Elementary School Education Foundation's first poinsettia sale!... Proceeds will go to AES teachers and staff for individualized grants for supplies, professional development, and/or virtual readiness due to COVID. Place your order now until Friday, Nov. 27, for beautiful red or white 6.5-in. poinsettias for just $15 each. A limited number will be available for sale at pickup, but order now so you don’t miss out on supporting AES! Drive-up and socially-distanced pickup will be Saturday, Dec. 5, at the AES gymnasium. Pickup times and an alternate pickup date will be announced soon. Order online here: https://www.avondaleelementary.org/shop/

Holiday Poinsettia Sale - Order by November 27 There's still time to order your plants from Avondale Elementary School Education Foundation's first poinsettia sale! Proceeds will go to AES teachers and staff for individualized grants for supplies, professional development, and/or virtual readiness due to COVID.... Place your order now until Friday, Nov. 27, for beautiful red or white 6.5-in. poinsettias for just $15 each. A limited number will be available for sale at pickup, but order now so you don’t miss out on supporting AES! Drive-up and socially-distanced pickup will be Saturday, Dec. 5, at the AES gymnasium. Pickup times and an alternate pickup date will be announced soon. Order online here: https://www.avondaleelementary.org/shop/

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Holiday Poinsettia Sale - Order by November 27 Avondale Elementary School Education Foundation is excited to announce our inaugural poinsettia sale! Proceeds will go to AES teachers and staff for individualized grants for supplies, professional development, and/or virtual readiness due to COVID.... Place your order now until Friday, Nov. 27, for beautiful red or white 6.5-in. poinsettias for just $15 each. A limited number will be available for sale at pickup, but order now so you don’t miss out on supporting AES! Drive-up and socially-distanced pickup will be Saturday, Dec. 5, at the AES gymnasium. Pickup times and an alternate pickup date will be announced soon. Not in the mood for a poinsettia? Consider making a donation to AESEF instead! https://www.paypal.com/donate/ Order online here: https://www.avondaleelementary.org/shop/