Avon School District 4-1

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.

Pancakes are on the Griddle till 1:00!

Gold Standard Pirates of the Week! PK-4: Burk Baade 5-8: Johanna Namminga 9-12: Jamisen Pelton Congratulations!

Are you tired of cooking? Come to the Physics Class Pancake Feed this Sunday. Free will donation. Thanks for your support!

📣 6-7th Grade Parents, this is your chance to learn all about the upcoming 2026 Washington, D.C. trip! Join us for an online meeting next Tuesday, November 19th at 7:30 PM. We'll cover everything you need to know for this exciting adventure! Haven’t RSVP'd yet? Click here to RSVP now: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/rsvp/16111249066?rsvp_id=16111249066 Don’t miss out—we can't wait to see you there! ✨

The students in the National Honor Society asked all students and staff to wear purple this Wednesday to recognize Alzheimer's Awareness month, we had a great turn out!

Reminder for Friday night! Soup and Bingo!! Come join the Juniors on November 22.

Dear Avon School Parents: With the start of winter sports approaching, see the attached notification regarding the opportunity to purchase voluntary insurance coverage from Student Assurance Services, Inc.. If you have any questions, please contact the number at the bottom of the letter.

Looking for a great experience working with young athletes? The Avon School is still looking for an assistant boys basketball coach. I promise you will not regret your decision! Great group of boys to work with who could benefit from some mentoring. If interested, contact Mr. Kuhlman at school.

Thanks Pirate Nation for a terrific turn out at tonight's Fall concert! Great work by Mrs. Schultz and Mr. Sexe and all their students. It was a great day to be a Pirate!