Principal’s Message
The end of a school year is a bittersweet time, one that celebrates accomplishments, looks back to acknowledge those people who have made a difference in our lives, and a time for saying goodbye.
This year we have many things to celebrate that will be recognized at our end of year assembly on Thursday.
- Avon Track and Field Athletes (see details below)
- We say goodbye to seven staff members, Ms. Peachey, STRIVE CYW, Mrs. Guy EA, Ms. Jarvis KC, Ms. Pearce Grade 4/5, Ms.Houston Grade 2/3, Mr. Melton our SERT, and Mrs. Christie in the office. We wish you all the best as you move on to new adventures!
- We say goodbye to our Grade 6 students, our largest group in recent years. This group of students is an amazing mixture of skills and talents; it will be incredible to see what they achieve in the future! We wish them well as they continue their schooling at Stratford Northwestern and Stratford Central, as well as those who are moving on to different locations.
- And to all students moving on to French Immersion or to other schools next year, we wish you every success!
We look back and say thank you, and we look ahead with anticipation. This is a current tentative list of next year’s staff for your information; this is still subject to change with new registrations. We know all people joining us will be welcomed in true Avon fashion.
Avon PS Staff 2017 2018—tentative
- JKA/KA: Mary Ford-Pleil, Jill Siebert
- JKB/KB: Elaine Jones, Allison Simpson
- JKC/KC: Jeanette Tessmer
- 1A: Susan Iredale
- 1B: LeeAnn Mark
- 2A: Jacob Grodzinski
- 2B: Melissa Heffer
- 3A: Kate Rose
- 3B/4A: Cathy Meadows/Kim Thomas
- 4B: Emelie Taylor
- 4C/5A: Susan Steven
- 5B/6A: Jeremy Ford
- 6B: Jennifer Yantzi
- Music/Prep: Mark McIntosh
- French/Prep: Cindy Spendiff
- SERT: Jenn McCann/Leasa Barclay
- Educational Assistants: Kelly Herlick-Riehl, Stacey Gates, Trish Ritz, STRIVE CYW TBD
- TRA: Christine Allen
- Secretary: Karen Kelly
- Custodians: Martin Allcott, Lloyd Renecker
- Vice Principal/SERT/Prep: Leasa Barclay
- Principal: Barbara Alken
We look forward to a year ahead full of growth and learning and fun, but in the meantime, have a wonderful summer!
District Track and Field
On June 21st ten Avon Eagles soared over to Goderich to tear up the track and jump into new accomplishments against 500 other athletes from all across our school board. They represented Avon with smiling faces, supportive cheers and congratulatory handshakes with their fellow competitors at the conclusion of their events.
Jonas placed 2nd in triple jump, and 3rd in both the 1500m race and the 800m race. Carlos placed 1st in the 100m race, 2nd in the 400m race and 3rdin ball throw. Meg placed 4th in the 400m race. Sophia placed 1st in long jump, Mia placed 4th in triple jump and Jensen placed 5th in triple jump. Olivia placed 1st in long jump, 4th in the 100m race and her 8.73m jump in triple jump not only earned her a first place ribbon, but also broke the previous record of 8.66m! Congratulations to Olivia who tied for the 2nd place overall junior girl!
Good luck to all the grade 6’s as they continue their athletic careers at Northwestern or Central in the fall. The cross country running coaches will be looking for a whole new nest of Avon Eagles (grades 2 to 6) in September as another sporting season begins!
A few things to remember for September:
- All Grade 1-6 students come back to school on Tuesday, September 5th.
- Classes are assigned on the first day of school.
- Class lists will be posted outside on September 5th and teachers will bring students in at 9:05 when the first bell rings.
- SK students begin on Wednesday, September 6th.
- New Kindergarten students have their interview with their teachers on Tuesday, September 5th, and begin on Thursday and Friday of the first week. Information will be coming directly to new Kindergarten families in August about placement and interview times.
- Bell times are changing! Supervision begins in September at 8:55 am, the first bell to enter the school is at 9:05 am and classes begin at 9:10 am. Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m.
Avon PS Schedule 2017 – 2018
9:05-9:10 Entry to School
9:10-9:50 Period 1 (40 min)
9:50-10:30 Period 2 (40 min)
10:30-11:10 Period 3 (40 min)
11:10-11:30 Nutrition Break
11:30-11:50 Recess
11:50-12:20 Period 4 (30 min)
12:20-1:00 Period 5 (40 min)
1:00-1:40 Period 6 (40 min)
1:40-2:00 Recess
2:00-2:20 Nutrition Break
2:20-2:50 Period 7 (30 min)
2:50-3:30 Period 8 (40 min)
3:30-3:40 Dismissal