Alice Vail Falcons Alice Vail · 2016-05-03 · Dear Alice Vail Parents, Teachers, Students and...
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Dear Alice Vail Parents, Teachers, Students and Community: We’re in the last leg of this school year and before you know it summer will be here. But before everyone slips into vacation mode, we still have some great things happening at AVMS, like performances by the Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Musical Theater classes as well as 8th Grade Promotion. Also on the horizon is our Staff Appreciation Breakfast on May 5th where we treat our teachers and staff to tasty eats to thank them for their hard work and dedication. Please help us make the AVMS staff feel warm and fuzzy by donating some breakfast items or cash to help us buy supplies. Members of the PTSA have stepped up to fill board positions that will be vacated by outgoing 8th grade parents. However, there is still a need for a Secretary so if you’re good at taking notes and want to be a hero by serving as our Secretary, please let us know! Happy to serve the AVMS community, your AVMS PTSA! “Success Starts Here” Working Together to Benefit the AVMS Community April 2016 Alice Vail Middle School Alice Vail Falcons ptsa news MEMBERSHIP (as of 3/7/15) 100 strong and counting! 15 Falcon Students 33 Falcon Teachers/Staff 49 Family & Friends 3 Business SAVE “BOX TOPS” from the products you buy and drop them at the school office to help fund AVMS PTSA efforts. RECYCLE INK CARTRIDGES We are collecng ink cartridges to recycle; we receive store credit which we will use to buy school supplies, so please bring in your empty ink cartridges! AliceVailPTSA.org [email protected] facebook.com/AliceVailMiddleSchoolPTSA text @avmsptsa to 81010 To receive messages via text, text @ avmsptsa to 81010. You can opt-out anytime by replying, “unsubscribe @avmsptsa”. Trouble using 81010? Try texting @ avmsptsa to (520) 999-3976 instead. Or to receive message via email, send and email to [email protected]. (over) Alice Vail Middle School This newsletter is brought to you by: WEAR YOUR SPIRIT SHIRT — GET A PRIZE! The next Spirit Day is May 20th. Students wearing an Alice Vail T -shirt of any type (current, older, club, etc.) can come to the pao outside the cafeteria between 12:00 and 12:30 pm and see one of the PTSA members for a prize and can enter their name in a drawing for a Starbucks card! GET INFO VIA TEXT! GATE 6 th graders go OUT OF THIS WORLD! The 6 th grade GATE classes traveled to Phoenix and Mesa on March 11. Their first destination was the Arizona Science Center where, in addition to exploring the four stories of hands on science exhibits, the students saw a starry program in the Dorrance Planetarium called Arizona Skies, participated in an electronics lab in CREATE, and toured an amazing exhibit called POPnology. In this favorite exhibit students learned how science fiction has become real science over the past few decades. Experiencing virtual reality with headphones and goggles was eye-opening! Next, the group travelled to Mesa for some pizza and music at Organ Stop Pizza. The talented organist accommodated our requests for “Grand Ole Flag,” Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue,” and even “Bear Down, Arizona! ” Thank you to the amazing 23 adults who chaperoned on this trip and also thanks to the many contributors to our tax credit field trip funds! The Amazing “Arts Under The Stars” evening is coming up at RHS/UHS On Saturday, May 21, some of our students will participate at Rincon/University high school’ s traditional presentation called Arts Under The Stars. They will carry in the Lew Dexter Memorial American Flags at the end of the evening of fine arts performances during the performance of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Mrs. Gaither is happy to have Alice Vail Middle School students volunteer to help with this event, so if anyone is interested, drop by room S-2 for a rehearsal and performance schedule. Chinese Language and Cultural Classes had a very successful field trip to local Chinese Cultural Center located at 1288 W River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704. The field trip included well-established culturally educational programs and fun-activities. Asian American History Exhibit shows the students Asian American history, its development and contributions to American society; Students learned Lion Dancing, Martial Arts, played table-tennis and several games full of new knowledge about China and other countries in Asia. The whole day was full of fun. Programs were designed to motivate students’ learning with gifts and prizes to those who got right answers. Asia Society, a national non-profit organization, provided free delicious Chinese lunch for every student. Alice Middle School provided transportation and support. Many thanks to school administrators and staff members who helped. Without their support, it is impossible to have such a wonderful experience for our students. CLASS AND STUDENT NEWS! Congratulations to representatives from our own Alice Vail Economics class who competed Friday at Mesa Community College in the Arizona Council on Economic Education Personal Finance Challenge High School and Middle School state finals. The team "Aye. It’ s pretty good", which consists of Caleb Pacheco, Henry Harms, Jonathan Hogue, and Ulysses Rascon, took first place in both the Finance Challenge and the Economics Quiz Bowl. They won $300! Amanda Goldmas and Elise Devell analyzed a case study of a family’ s financial problems and presented solutions for the family. The ladies took third place for the whole state of Arizona. We are very proud of our smart winning Falcons!
Transcript of Alice Vail Falcons Alice Vail · 2016-05-03 · Dear Alice Vail Parents, Teachers, Students and...
Dear Alice Vail Parents, Teachers, Students and Community:
We’re in the last leg of this school year and before you know it summer will be here. But before everyone slips into vacation mode, we still have some great things happening at AVMS, like performances by the Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Musical Theater classes as well as 8th Grade Promotion. Also on the horizon is our Staff Appreciation Breakfast on May 5th where we treat our teachers and staff to tasty eats to thank them for their hard work and dedication. Please help us make the AVMS staff feel warm and fuzzy by donating some breakfast items or cash to help us buy supplies. Members of the PTSA have stepped up to fill board positions that will be vacated by outgoing 8th grade parents. However, there is still a need for a Secretary so if you’re good at taking notes and want to be a hero by serving as our Secretary, please let us know!
Happy to serve the AVMS community, your AVMS PTSA!
“Success Starts
Here”
Working Together to Benefit
the AVMS Community
April 2016
Alice Vail
Middle School Alice Vail Falcons
ptsa news
MEMBERSHIP (as of 3/7/15)
100 strong and counting!
15 Falcon Students 33 Falcon Teachers/Staff 49 Family & Friends 3 Business
SAVE “BOX TOPS” from
the products you buy and drop them at the school office to help fund AVMS PTSA efforts.
RECYCLE INK CARTRIDGES We are collecting ink cartridges to recycle; we receive store credit which we will use to buy school supplies, so please bring in your empty ink cartridges!
AliceVailPTSA.org [email protected] facebook.com/AliceVailMiddleSchoolPTSA text @avmsptsa to 81010
To receive messages via text, text @avmsptsa to 81010. You can opt-out anytime by replying, “unsubscribe @avmsptsa”.
Trouble using 81010? Try texting @avmsptsa to (520) 999-3976 instead.
Or to receive message via email, send and email to [email protected].
(over)
Alice Vail Middle School
This newsletter is brought to you by:
WEAR YOUR SPIRIT
SHIRT — GET A PRIZE!
The next Spirit Day is May 20th. Students wearing an Alice Vail T-shirt of any type (current, older, club, etc.) can come to the patio outside the cafeteria between 12:00 and 12:30 pm and see one of the PTSA members for a prize and can enter their name in a drawing for a Starbucks card!
GET INFO VIA TEXT!
GATE 6th graders go OUT OF THIS WORLD! The 6th grade GATE classes traveled to Phoenix and Mesa on March 11. Their first destination was the Arizona Science Center where, in addition to exploring the four stories of hands on science exhibits, the students saw a starry program in the Dorrance Planetarium called Arizona Skies, participated in an electronics lab in CREATE, and toured an amazing exhibit called POPnology. In this favorite exhibit students learned how science fiction has become real science over the past few decades. Experiencing virtual reality with headphones and goggles was eye-opening! Next, the group travelled to Mesa for some pizza and music at Organ Stop Pizza. The talented organist accommodated our requests for “Grand Ole Flag,” Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue,” and even “Bear Down, Arizona!” Thank you to the amazing 23 adults who chaperoned on this trip and also thanks to the many contributors to our tax credit field trip funds! The Amazing “Arts Under The Stars” evening is coming up at RHS/UHS On Saturday, May 21, some of our students will participate at Rincon/University high school’s traditional presentation called Arts Under The Stars. They will carry in the Lew Dexter Memorial American Flags at the end of the evening of fine arts performances during the performance of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Mrs. Gaither is happy to have Alice Vail Middle School students volunteer to help with this event, so if anyone is interested, drop by room S-2 for a rehearsal and performance schedule. Chinese Language and Cultural Classes had a very successful field trip to local Chinese Cultural Center located at 1288 W River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704. The field trip included well-established culturally educational programs and fun-activities. Asian American History Exhibit shows the students Asian American history, its development and contributions to American society; Students learned Lion Dancing, Martial Arts, played table-tennis and several games full of new knowledge about China and other countries in Asia. The whole day was full of fun. Programs were designed to motivate students’ learning with gifts and prizes to those who got right answers. Asia Society, a national non-profit organization, provided free delicious Chinese lunch for every student. Alice Middle School provided transportation and support. Many thanks to school administrators and staff members who helped. Without their support, it is impossible to have such a wonderful experience for our students.
CLASS AND STUDENT NEWS!
Congratulations to representatives from our own Alice Vail Economics class who competed Friday at Mesa Community College in the Arizona Council on Economic Education Personal Finance Challenge High School and Middle School state finals. The team "Aye. It’s pretty good", which consists of Caleb Pacheco, Henry Harms, Jonathan Hogue, and Ulysses Rascon, took first place in both the Finance Challenge and the Economics Quiz Bowl. They won $300! Amanda Goldmas and Elise Devell analyzed a case study of a family’s financial problems and presented solutions for the family. The ladies took third place for the whole state of Arizona. We are very proud of our smart winning Falcons!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 3: May PTSA meeting 6pm in library May 5: Staff Appreciation breakfast May 11: Jazz, Beginner and 6th grade concert bands May 12: Jazz, Intermediate and Symphonic bands May 17: Orchestra and choir May 19: Musical theater performance May 20: Spirit Day 12-12:30 8th grade ice cream social and yearbook signing May 25: Last day of school for students / 8th Grade Promotion
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WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD and SCHOOL SUCCEED
1. CREATE a TUSDStats Parental Account. Check your child's grades, attendance, learn about missing assignments. What you need to create an account: Student Matriculation Number & Confidential Access Code. This information is on the "TUSDStats Parental Access Information" sheet which can be printed for you in the front office. Parents/legal guardians must request/pick up this information in person. It cannot be requested over the phone or via email.
2. Become a member of the PTSA. Receive information about school activities. Our PTSA has provided parents, families and our school community with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child with one voice.
3. Attend School Community Partnership Council (SCPC) meetings. SCPC is a volunteer group of parents and staff of TUSD schools to facilitate communication between the school and the district. Meetings are open. The next meetings is April 18th. (More info at http://bit.ly/tusdscpc)
Visit the AVMS website: tusd1.org/Vail
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BUY YOUR AVMS SPIRIT SHIRT AT ANY UPCOMING STUDENT PERFORMANCE OR CONCERT AND SAVE $1! Spirit shirts will be only $9 when you purchase one at any upcoming band, orchestra, choir, or musical theater performance (see dates above). Wow!
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CONGRATULATIONS to the AVMS Symphonic Band for earning a rating of SUPERIOR at the ABODA MS Area Concert Band Festival!!! Nice job, Band Falcons!! We are proud of you! Performance Schedule
May 11: Year-End Concert 1 Beginning, 6th Grade Concert and AVMS Jazz - 6:30 p.m. (Student call time: 5:45pm)
May 12: Year-End Concert 2 Jazz, Intermediate, and Symphonic Band - 6:30 p.m. (Student call time: 5:45pm)
ORCHESTRA , CHOIR,
MUSICAL THEATRE Performance Schedule
Apr. 21: 7th/8th Honor Orchestra Participants: Nicole Miravite, Alyssa Urff, Ben Curtis, Henry Harms, Ryan Magness
Apr. 28: 5th/6th Honor Orchestra Participants: Andrew Kim, Riley Beers
* CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! * May 17: Orchestra and Choir Spring Concert - 6:00 p.m.
May 19: Musical Theatre Production of “KINGS AND DRAGONS” - 6:00 p.m.
BAND NEWS
The Divisional Meet is Tuesday the 19th at Catalina HS with Field starting at 3:15 and running starting at 3:45. The City Meet is Friday the 29th …it should also be held at Catalina HS.
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