Avon View High School 225 Payzant Dr.,PO Box 700

Windsor, NS, B0N 2T0

Tel: (902)792-6740

Fax: (902) 792-6762

Email: avhs@avrsb.ednet.ns.ca

Principal:

Mr. Everett MacPherson

Vice Principals:

Mr. Tim Swinamer

Ms. Lynn Campbell

Mr. Paul Hanson

Guidance:

Ms. Jan Burk

Mrs. Mel Starratt

Lieutenant Governor Awards

Each year, two grade 11 students are selected to receive Lieutenant Governor's Medals in recognition of their superior qualities of leadership and service in the school and community and for their commendable performance in the courses in which they are enrolled. We are pleased to announce that Jayce Phillips and Maisie Gilbert are the 2019 AVHS recipients of these prestigious medals. Jayce and Maisie (and families) will attend a ceremony in Halifax in May to receive their medals and to celebrate! Congratulations!

Japanese Exchange/日本の交流

We are so excited to announce the exchange inclusive of AVHS, Horton and NEKEC students who will be hosting 30 students from Japan through the NSISP (Nova Scotia International Student Program) Friday, April 12th - Friday, April 26th. During this time period the Japanese students will be experiencing various local activities and sites such as traveling Kindness Rocks, Peggy's Cove, the Learn to Fish Program, and Castle Frederick Farm to name a few, all the while staying with local host families. On Wednesday, April 24 the Japanese students will be hosting our community to a Japanese Cultural Day here at AVHS. For further details on this please contact Ms Leith: aleith@gnspes.ca.

April 2019 Principals Message Parent(s) / Guardian(s), We have arrived at an important segment of the school year as we enter into April. The school year is moving along quickly. It is important that students are well aware of their academic status. We don’t want any surprises come June if students are unsuccessful in getting important credits. Please continue to monitor the parent portal. It is also important to support positive school attendance as too much missed time can result in issues regarding the Provincial attendance policy and possible lost credit. Please look for report cards on Friday, April 26th. Students in Grades 8 through 11 have registered for next year’s courses. If your child has not registered, it is important to do so immediately. Please consider all options as there will be limited or no opportunities to change classes when registration is complete. AV continues to be a busy place with students participating in many activities and clubs. Most winter sports are finished with excellent results for AV students. Well done! The School play “Witness for the Prosecution” will take place at the May 9, 10 and 11th. Be sure to get your tickets and experience an incredible performance by very talented students. If you have questions or concerns about your child at school, we want to work with you to resolve it. We encourage you to start by communicating with your child’s teacher. Please contact using email or through the main office (leave message). Make an appointment to see the teacher. Check in at the office prior to the meeting. Attend parent-student-teacher meetings at designated times. If you feel more action is needed, please contact the principal, Mr. MacPherson or vice principal for that grade level (Mr. Hanson – Grades 9 and 10, Mr. Swinamer – Grades 11 and 12). If the concern still requires attention, staff at Regional Office can help. For details, please visit https://www.avrce.ca/parentguardian-concerns The Parent Portal is a great way to monitor your daughter’s or son’s progress at school on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. It provides daily attendance, current assignments and grades, as well as, historical records (Grades, provincial assessments, course requests). For your personal log in and password, please contact the main office. Call 902-792-6740. Mr. MacPherson Principal

Spaghetti Supper & Silent Auction

The AVWH Band Parents Association is hosting a spaghetti supper and silent auction to fundraise money to support the music programs at Avon View High School and West Hants Middle School. Musical performances from students and school bands will be happening throughout the event. Come out and support the AVWH Band Parents Association, and the music students! Date: April 3rd 2019 Time: 6 - 8pm Place: Avon View High School

Rotary Community 2019

GET ON THE BUS! April 13

th at KES Dining Room 6-10 pm *Deadline to book April 5

th*

The Windsor Rotary Club has partnered with Avon View High School in fundraising to purchase a wheelchair accessible mini-bus. We believe a mini-bus will allow our school to

offer expanded learning programs, after-school activities, cultural outings, regular transport to work programs, and improved travel options in general for the many students who wish to participate in these enriching opportunities. In an effort to support fundraising efforts for this

project, the Rotary Community Gala will have a three course meal (Salmon or Beef); silent and live auctions; games (Spin the Wheel, Cut the Deck, Lucky 13) and early bird draws.

$70 each 5:30PM

*Charitable tax receipt given Get there EARLY!

If interested in attending the Gala

Please contact in advance to secure tickets: Glen Earley, Chris Popma or Sean Connolly at 902-792-6740

Campeche, Mexico Leadership Camp Jessica Carver was the chosen recipient based on leadership skills and academics to participate in the Camp. This was an opportunity through the school and NSISP (Nova Scotia International Student Program) to attend leadership classes at the local university in Campeche; attend Spanish classes; facilitate leadership activities; volunteering; fundraising for organizations to help underprivileged individuals; experience how to overcome language barriers; paired with Mexican students; stay with host families; educated about the culture. She attended in March.

Congratulations Jessica!

Library

Research has shown that

silent reading helps the brain

function more effectively and

has many benefits including

improved vocabulary, fluency

in understanding material and

also improving’ reading

abilities. It just so happens

that April is D.E.A.R... Drop Everything and Read month. This program

began several years ago as an

initiative to promote

“reading for the fun of it”

as a whole school culture.

The past couple of years we

have tried a D.E.A.R session

at Avon View, which were

very positive. I am hoping to

repeat it again later this

month. Stay Tuned!

Did you know… Beverly Cleary beloved children’s author of such books as “Ramona Quinby 8 Years Old, Ramona the Pest, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Henry Huggins, turns 102 on April 12,

2019. Incidentally, she is a great supporter of D.E.A.R and does a great deal to promote the concept

on her website.

The Scholastic Teen Readers Flyers (Scholastic Book

Orders) are available, anyone interested in ordering please see me in the library before April 15,

2019.

***Reminders...Students have access to portable docking stations in the library for recharging your

phones and other electronic devices.

...There are still several students who have not returned their library books. Please do so

as soon as possible. Books can be placed in the “Book Drop” in the library commons/ student common

area.

New Books in our library Collection….

Watership Down by Richard Adams Watership Down is one of the most beloved novels of our time. Sandleford Warren is in danger. Hazel's younger

brother Fiver is convinced that a great evil is about to befall the land, but no one will listen. And why would they when

it is Spring and the grass is fat and succulent?

If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo Amanda Hardy is the new girl in school. Like anyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. But Amanda is

keeping a secret, and she's determined not to get too close to anyone. Because the secret that Amanda's been keeping? It's that at her old school, she used to be Andrew. Will the truth

cost Amanda her new life, and her new love?

Important Dates 2019

April Friday, April 19 Good Friday Monday, Apr. 22 Easter Monday (no classes) Friday, Apr. 26 Report Cards Distributed (mid-semester)

May Thursday, May 2 Parent/Student/Teacher Meetings (6:30 – 8:30) Friday, May 3 AVHS In-service (AM) (no classes) Parent/Student/Teacher Meetings (1:15 – 3:15) (no classes) Wednesday, May 15 Regional In-service Day (no classes) Monday, May 20 Victoria Day (no classes)

June Wednesday, June 5 Grade 8 WHMS & Grade 9 UDS Transition – No school Grades 11 & 12 Wednesday, June 5 Common Early Dismissal (12:20 pm) Tues.- Mon., June 18 – 24 Exams Tuesday, June 25 Marking Day (no classes) Wednesday, June 26 Marking Day (no classes) Thursday, June 27 Graduation Friday, June 28 Grade 9, 10, 11 closing

SAVE THE DATE!

June 8th, 2019

At Avon View High School

Starting at 6:30PM

More details coming

soon…..