Avon School District 4-1

Student of the Month! MS Positive Pirate: Jayden Petrik MS Student of Excellence: Brenson Ratzlaff HS Student of Excellence: Lila Vanderlei Elementary Positive Pirate: Avery Beeson Elementary Student of Excellence: Evelyn Eggers HS Positive Pirate: Ava Cline (not pictured) Congratulations!

Six third grade students met at A-1 for breakfast with Mrs. Knodel before school to celebrate their hard work in multiplying. They have been working hard to memorize the facts through twelve and made their way Around the World with Multiplying in record time! Thank you to all 3rd grade parents who have been working with their students on facts at home. The class is zooming through. Also, thank you to Ed VanGerpen who came in for morning coffee and surprised us by paying for our breakfast!

This only happens one time a year in Avon, and that is a HOME wrestling match! Pirate Nation come out and support the Wrestlers tonight at 5:30!

As winter weather starts settling in, please note the following for recess attire.

Amazing concert tonight by the middle school and high school students, Mrs. Schultz, and Mr. Sexe. Thanks for all the great songs to get us into the holiday spirit!

Pirate Fans!!! Post Prom is selling SOFT & FUZZY Blankets!!! Great News! They will arrive before Christmas!! Design as shown attached. Two different sizes and pricing: Large (50” x 60”): $30.00; X-Large (60” x 70”): $35.00 They will be available for purchase during the Double Header Basketball Game vs. Corsica-Stickney on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. There is a limited number available at this time (75 of each size). Please contact Bridgette with any questions. As always, Avon Post Prom appreciates all the support to provide our students with a safe drug and alcohol-free event following Prom. Without everybody's support, it would not be possible!!

Our lost and found is overflowing!! A table is in the gym lobby with all items. Please take a look after the concert tonight! Maybe you can regift your child's items for Christmas! 🙂

The preschool class collected 30 pairs of pajamas for the Scholastic Pajama Program! These pajamas will be sent to Margo's Place in Brookings SD. Thanks for thinking of others during this season of giving!

The Wrestling Triangular on Thursday, December 5th will start at 5:30. The teams involved are: Bon Homme/Avon, Wagner, and Vermillion. Hope to see you there!!

Happy Thanksgiving from our lil preschool turkeys 🧡

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Thanksgiving! Take this time to enjoy family and friends and give thanks for all the blessings you have been bestowed. We are thankful for the trust you have given us to work with your children. We are truly grateful for each and every one of them. They all are an important part of Pirate Nation! Let's be ready to return on Monday and finish the semester on a high note. Hooks up!

Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, 6:30 P.M. Board Room Join Zoom Meeting https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09 Personal Meeting ID: 988 305 9751 Passcode: 3291 1. Call to order 2. Approve the agenda. Note if an item is not on the agenda or added at this time, it will not be addressed during public input (m) 3. Disclose any new conflicts of interest of public-school officers per SDCL 3-23-6 and determine if these conflicts of interest are fair, reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest. (m) 4. Principal’s Report. 5. Superintendent’s Report. 6. Public Input: According to Policy BDDH, which is available at https://www.avon.k12.sd.us/page/avon-school-policies 7. Approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on November 13th (m) 8. Approve Financial Reports. (m) 9. Approve November claims/payment of bills. (m) 10. Consider date for January board meeting (m) 11. Set time and date to evaluate the business manager and superintendent (m) 12. Declare surplus property to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m) 13. Committee Reports a.) Budget: Sees, Muller b.) Curriculum Committee: Sees, Thury. c.) Building/Grounds Committee: Tolsma, Ratzlaff. Input from Mr. Voigt d.) Policy: Muller, Sees. e.) Co-op Center Board: Muller 12.Other business 13. Executive session if needed 14. Adjournment Published once at the total approximate cost of _______________

Mr. Sexe and some band kids made a day of it in Vermillion visiting the National Music Museum and the Coyote football game!

Gold Standard Pirates of the Week PK-4: Austin Ramirez 5-8: Isaac Wynia 9-12: Ella Grant Congratulations!

7th graders went shopping for their Thanksgiving dinner. They hunted through sales bills and had to use coupons to find the best deals!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORER!! ❄️⛄️❄️⛄️❄️⛄️❄️⛄️❄️⛄️❄️⛄️❄️⛄️❄️ The Avon Booster Club Winter web store is open! Shop for new designs - especially one for you “Swifties” out there!🤣🤣 Orders are due November 21 at midnight. Delivery planned for on or before December 9. Thanks for helping support the Pirates! Questions: Janelle Sees (605) 661.5257 Theresa Heiberger Swier (605) 413.5819 Annie Thury (605) 680-4405 https://stores.inksoft.com/avon_pirates/shop/home

Reminder to join the Juniors Friday night for soup and bingo!

Tonight's the night! Our parent meeting for the Washington D.C. school trip is at 7:30pm, and we want to make sure you're there! We already have a strong turnout of more than 15 families who will be attending! If you haven’t done so yet, please RSVP here: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/rsvp/16111249066?rsvp_id=16111249066 Your RSVP gives you access to all the details—don’t miss this chance to learn more! Join the meeting here: https://schooltrip.us/AvonSD26 See you tonight!

Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest Information.

An opportunity for our students. See specifics below. Sender: Tabor Chamber of Commerce We are excited to share an opportunity for young women in your district to connect with their heritage and develop valuable leadership skills by participating in the Tabor Czech Days Queen program. The Tabor Czech Days Queen represents and promotes Czech heritage as an ambassador, fostering cultural pride and personal growth. Key details: Who can apply: Women ages 16–25 Application period: November 15 – February 1 Informational meeting: December 30, 6:30 PM at the Tabor Community Center Learn more and apply: Visit taborczechdays.com or scan the attached QR code This is a unique opportunity for young women to refine public speaking, develop leadership skills, and celebrate cultural traditions.