Avondale ENews for the week of March 6, 2017 (Athletic events appear in purple) Avondale in the News: Avondale S.A.I.L.S. staff cooks up life lessons with help from AEF and the Thomas Richards Charity: http://patch.com/michigan/rochester/avondale-school-district-program-receives-funding-life-skills-curriculum AHS expands CTE courses: http://patch.com/michigan/rochester/avondale-high-school-expands-career-technical-education-courses March 29th District-wide Open House planned for ASD: http://patch.com/michigan/rochester/march-29th-district-wide-open-house-plannedavondale-school-district AHS graduate, Will Thomas, helps girl with cancer have a better birthday: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oaklandcounty/2017/02/27/girl-cancer-dancers-make-birthday-better/98509464/ What’s Happening Around the District this Week: March 6: Avondale Board of Education Meeting Agenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4MO4KJ9xmSgSzJuQV9ieUt5RFE/view?usp=sharing 6:30pm / Auburn Elementary / 2900 Waukegan Street / Auburn Hills March 6: MS 7th/8th Grade Girls Volleyball VS Larson / 4pm / Avondale Middle School March 6: HS Boys Varsity Basketball Districts AT Bloomfield Hills HS / 5pm March 7: Avondale Sharing Closet Open for Shopping 4 – 6pm / Avondale Meadows / 1435 W Auburn Road / Rochester Hills March 7: Avondale School District Sex Education Advisory Board Meeting 6 – 7:30pm / Avondale High School / 2800 Waukegan Street / Auburn Hills March 7: Avondale High School 21st Century Pathways, Baker Early College, and MEEMIC / Olivet College Insurance Risk Management Programs Parent Information Nights: 6:30pm / Avondale High School Media Center / 2800 Waukegan Street / Auburn Hills More info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4MO4KJ9xmSgQ1lXM0pNVkg0NzA/view?usp=sharing March 8: Coffee with the Superintendent 8:30 am / Honey Tree Grille / 2949 Crooks Road, Rochester March 8: MS 7th/8th Grade Girls Volleyball VS Baker / 4pm / Avondale Middle School March 8: Deerfield Elementary First Grade Music Program 7pm / Deerfield Elementary / 3600 Crooks Road / Rochester Hills March 8: HS Boys Varsity Basketball District Semi-finals AT Bloomfield Hills HS / 5pm March 8: HS Senior All Night Party Committee meeting / 7:30pm March 9: K – 5th Grades HALF DAY – Teacher Records in the PM March 9: Avondale Early Learning Centers Open House – March 9, 2017 / 6 – 7:30pm / 3 Locations: Auburn Elementary / 2900 Waukegan / Auburn Hills Woodland Elementary / 6465 Livernois / Troy Avondale Montessori / 2950 Waukegan / Auburn Hills March 10: K – 8th Grades HALF DAY – Teacher Records in the PM March 10: HS Boys Varsity Swim and Dive State Competition / Time and Location TBA March 10: HS Boys Varsity Basketball District Finals AT Bloomfield HS / 7pm March 10: HS Sophomores present School-wide Dodge Ball Tournament / 7pm / AHS March 10: BRAVO! Dessert Banquet – Celebrate Avondale’s Vocal Music students 7 – 10pm / Avondale Meadows / 1435 W Auburn Road, Rochester Hills Learn more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4MO4KJ9xmSgNWc4dm42d25MV2c/view?usp=sharing March 10: Michigan Ballet presents a FREE matinee performance of Sleeping Beauty for Avondale Families on March 10th (which is a half-day of school for K – 8th graders) at 12:30pm / Avondale High School / 2800 Waukegan / Auburn Hills / To reserve tickets call the ATC phone line: 248.537.6210. March 11: MS 7th/8th Grade Wrestling Tournament AT Lake Orion HS / 9am March 12: Bowling for Backpacks Fundraiser March 12, 2017 / 1-4pm / Classic Lanes in Rochester Hills

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AMS Theatre Company presents Million Dollar Meatballs March 16 at 7pm / March 17 Dinner Theatre at 5:30pm and Performance at 7m / Avondale Middle School / 1445 W Auburn Road / Rochester Hills RSVP for Learn More and RSVP for Dinner Theatre: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4MO4KJ9xmSgZUMwTDZ3Y1dZc2M/view Oakland University Summer Camps for High School Students – Focus on Business: https://www.oakland.edu/business/summercamps/ The Oakland Parent Engagement Network is hosting a FREE learning event for parents, “Literacy and Your Child’s Success” on Tuesday, March 14 from 6:30 – 9:00 PM at Oakland Schools. Learn more: https://www.smore.com/nbdr0 Support Avondale Football: Jacket Bowl ’17 – March 26 / 1:00 / Classic Lanes / $20 / Contact: Ed Couturier / [email protected] Avondale Youth Assistance and Crittenton Hospital presents “Parent Talk” March 29 / 5:30 – 7pm / Auburn Elementary Learn more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4MO4KJ9xmSgMEczQmJEclFKTU0/view?usp=sharing MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE DISTRICT-WIDE OPEN HOUSE ON MARCH 29TH FROM 6:30 – 8:30 AT AHS

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Avondale Elementary Teacher of the Year Mrs. Serena Stock Avondale Middle School Teacher of the Year Mrs. Mary Nofs Avondale High School Teacher of the Year Mr. Edmond Guay

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Deerfield Elementary students raised more than $9500 for the American Heart Association through Jump Rope and Hoops for Hearts this year! Way to go Falcons!! The vocal music department was very successful at the MSMVA District Solo and Ensemble: Large Ensemble 7th Grade Ensemble received a 1st Division Rating 8th Grade Treble Ensemble received a 1st Division Rating 8th Grade Ensemble received a 1st Division Rating Soloists Megan Dwelle received a 1st Division Rating Emily Fields received a 1st Division Rating Que’jari Jones received a 1st Division Rating Laydah Keeth received a 1st Division Rating Da’Shawn Mitchell received a 1st Division Rating Aisha Vicens received a 1st Division Rating Katie Christy received a 2nd Division Rating Taylor Miracle received a 2nd Division Rating

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Congratulations to the Seussical the Musical Cast The following AHS students have successfully auditioned for a role in the ATC production of Seussical the Musical coming to the APC in April and starring Gordy Gwilt as The Cat in the Hat; Antonio Vettraino as Horton; Meghan Gwilt as JoJo; Rachel Jones as Gertrude; Tess Chargo as Mayzie; Chloe Stark as Sour Kangaroo; Nick Christy, Jack Youngs, Danny Barr, and Zoe Williams as the Wickershams; Ricky Hall as Mayor; Miranda Miller as Mrs. Mayor; Dominic Amatulli as General Schmitz; Chris Larson as Grinch; Annie Youngs, Maggie Youngs, and Lauren Andrus as the Bird Ensemble; and Ensemble Members Ashlyn Miller, Amarae’ Robinson, Thomas Snook, Joey Mascorro, Elizabeth Dwelle, Meghan Parkinson, Kat VanDeWater, Keva Cornwell, Mackenzie Tillison, Zach Pedigo, Lila Letica, Sonia Pinjarkar, Isabella Javier, McKayla Major, Liaya Blueford, Shireen Kaakarli, Marshall Brown, Rebecca Piepszak , Elena Blatt, Lauren McGhee, Shannon Freck, and Geoffrey Steward. In addition, students from all across Avondale auditioned and were selected to play residents of Whoville and the Jungle of Nool: AMS: Madelyn Axe, Katie Christy, Megan Dwelle, Ava Hall, Elizabeth Fulton, Rachel Fulton, Caroline Gratsch, Fiona Lipski, Sydney Mueller, Logan Pizzurro, Laila Yasin, Rebecca Hartrick, Taylor Miracle, Evan Lockard, and Jillian Schott. AUBURN ELEMENTARY: Leah Hoch, Andrea Honig, Ava Williams, Jesse Watton, Adam Hoch, and Jenna Watton DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY: Caleigh Bovensiep, Jonathan Cornwell, Avari Craven-Hall, Cate Pastori, Logan Yagiela, Kenedy Wolfe, Joey Wall, Nicole Schroeder, Brecken Bliss, Max Checkley, Wyatt Bovensiep, Maddy Davis, Amirah Robinson, Joshua Cornwell, and Gracelyn Major R. GRANT GRAHAM ELEMENTARY: Montrell Muskeyvalley, Eden McClelland, Natalie Stanczak, Gwendolyn Scheda, Nickolas Pittmen, Gabby Stoll, Mohammed Aamir Mulla, and Nevaeh Perkins WOODLAND ELEMENTARY: Madeline Goins, Delilah Lipski, Gianna Woita, Elijah Miller, Bella Lupo, Gianna Lupo, and Mia Deon

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Congratulations Avondale students headed to the Future Problem Solvers State Competition at MSU in March: Woodland Elementary 5th graders - Renzo Ferrero, Abdul-Haleem Kosgi, Nick Lavallee, Connor Good, Anish Jain, Adam O'Deven, Reisha Taragaturi, Evan Bates, Noah Bates, Ben Lam, and Kavin Venkatesan; AMS students - Brian Good, Caroline Gratsch, Mackenzie Loyd, and J.J. Williams; and AHS students - Preethi Venkatesan, Adam Good, Zachary Loyd, Abel Palathuruthil, Olivia Patch and Micaiah Whitaker. In addition, AMS student Anjika Jain moves to State with her Community Project "Project Bridge the Gap" as well as a Senior Team Project "SuccessStartsWithSMallSteps"! Congratulations to Avondale teacher Mrs. Laura Phou too who mentors the group of future thinkers! Good Luck to all of you at the State Competition!

GOOD LUCK to our WAHS radio students and Mrs. McKnee at the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Awards Presentation on Wednesday! FREE AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR AVONDALE FAMILIES: Michigan Ballet presents a FREE matinee performance of Sleeping Beauty for Avondale Families on March 10 th (which is a half-day of school for K – 8th graders) at 12:30pm / Avondale High School / 2800 Waukegan / Auburn Hills / To reserve tickets call the ATC phone line: 248.537.6210. Be informed and advocate for lawmakers to support our students. Learn how at https://sites.google.com/a/avondaleschools.org/district/board-of-education/speak-up WAHS WANTS TO GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT YOUR EVENT! Free community service announcements about your non-profit event. Learn more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4MO4KJ9xmSgVjJzTWg1Rmd1UVU/view?usp=sharing Of Special Interest: -

Used Prom Dress Give Away! March 25 (noon – 4pm) and March 26 (noon – 3pm) Auburn Hills Community Center (1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills) Walk-ins welcome / Appointments: 248-710-8002 GRASP SUMMER PROGRAM Summer academic remediation and enrichment for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. For more information and an application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4MO4KJ9xmSgTm1sUEx0d1dUTFU/view?usp=sharing

Amazing Avondale Pictures of the Week

Deerfield Elementary Falcons raised more than $9500 for the American heart Association through Jump Rope and Hoops for Hearts this year!

Avondale High School students celebrated diversity with special performances by student groups at an assembly during the school day and a community event in the evening.