Avona Last Day Party a Blast!

Mark Stolzenberg saves the day! Performing his juggling and unicycle routine, he made kids of all ages laugh. The audience also participated, a student (Marc S.) was balanced on his shoulders while riding his unicycle. WOW! Students passed items up to him so he could juggle them while riding.

Students enjoyed Burger King for lunch, cooled off with Rita's Italian Ice and also had popcorn for a fun snack.

A giant beach ball was bouncing about, kids were getting tattooed and enjoying numerous games and events setup by the many volunteers that came out to help and have a good time. The students really enjoyed having their parents attend and share in the fun as did the PTA. Thanks to everyone who attended for making this a memorable day.

Next PTA Meeting Fall 2004

The next open meeting of the Avona PTA will be scheduled for early fall of the 2004-2005 school year. Please check the district calendar being sent to you this summer for next years meeting dates.
All PTA meetings next year will be open to EVERYONE! ALL are invited to attend.
 

The Dazzling Mills Family Fails to Dazzle Avona Students

The PTA had booked the The Dazzling Mills Family for the last day festivities. Unfortunately they had a problem over the weekend with an expired vehicle registration. As a result they will not be performing for our last day.

Fortunately, the PTA found this out when they called the Mills Wednesday afternoon to re-confirm. With less than 24 hours to spare and with help from Google, another act was booked.

Mark Stolzenberg will bring his one of a kind specialty act featuring comedy, unicycle, balancing, acrobatics dance and mime! It's slapstick at it's best! Read all about it at his website, http://assembliesinschools.com/index2.html.
 

2003-2004 Box Tops Exceeds Goal!

Total contributions for the year more than met our goal of $1,500.00! Great Job Everyone!
 

PTA Scholarship Winners Announced!

The Avona PTA scholarship winners were announced at Graduation on June 10th. Congratulations to Jennifer Rush & Jordan Purdy.

Jennifer Rush has been Attending Kutztown University. She plans to study communication design.

Jordan Purdy will be attending Wilkes University in the fall studying elementary and special education.

Congratulations to both our winners and we wish you the best of luck in your college education. We hope you have many successes and fulfill your every dream.
 

Top Box Top Contributors for The Year

The top contributors below enjoyed a pizza lunch with our Principal Mr. Wright on June 3rd for their contributions during the 2003-2004 school year.

PTA Scholarship

At the May PTA meeting, two former Avona students graduating with the Class of 2004 were chosen to each receive a $500 scholarship. There was some discussion as the applications were reviewed, as there should be. However, in the end the choice was clear as each application received unanimous approval from by the board. The two winners will be announced at the Wilson High School Graduation on the June 10th.

Congratulations to both of you and best wishes to all of our graduates! The winners will be posted here after the graduation.

Beginning this year, graduating Wilson High School Seniors who attended Avona Elementary School for three or more years could apply to win one of two $500 scholarships. Previously, Avona awarded one $500 scholarship to a graduating senior.

The Guidelines and Application may be viewed by those interested in seeing what is involved in the application. Just click on the blue words Guidelines and Application to view the forms.

 

BoxTops Contest Winners Announced

The total contributions for the spring contest were $281.40. Each Box Tops earns the PTA ten cents which is used to help the numerous fund class trips and other functions the PTA sponsors.

As the top contributing class, their teacher Mrs. Riehl gets a gift certificate from Applebee’s and her students will enjoy an ice cream party! That is provided it can be scheduled before school ends.

Zac C. was the top contributor with 487 Box Tops! Awesome! Runner ups included:

PTA Meeting Thursday May 27^th 2004

The slate of officers presented at the April meeting by the nominating committee were voted upon and all were voted in. The PTA Executive Officers for the upcoming school year are:

We are still in need of more PTA board members. If you are interested in becoming a board member to chair or co-chair a committee, please contact the PTA at your earliest convenience. We will contact you to discuss how you can get involved. Please e-mail the PTA at: .

PTA Meetings are De-Mystified by clicking HERE.
 

Weiss & General Mills BoxTops Contest *CONTEST IS OVER*

Between now and May 22, 2004, Buy 10 General Mills / Pillsbury refrigerated products using your Weis Shopper card, Get 50 Bonus Box Tops ($5 value!) and you are automatically entered for a chance to WIN!

You could win

• Up to 20,000 Bonus Box Tops!
  For each lap the #43 Cheerios Racing Car completes at Pocono, Avona will win 100 Box Tops!
• Honorary Pit Crew Membership!
  You and your family (up to 4 people) will attend the race at Pocono, PA in August with club level accommodations!
• Racing Party!
  A racing party for your class with the #43 Cheerios Racing Car!

Teacher Appreciation Week

Avona All Stars – Together We Shine was the theme for Teacher Appreciation week. Stars with each child’s name on one were displayed throughout the school.

The faculty and support staff enjoyed playing games to earn tickets for the tricky tray at the end of the week. Mrs. Vernarr was the big winner earning 35 tickets and winning three prizes from the tricky tray.

Other gifts were given to them each day to show how much they brighten our days and enlighten the lives of all our children. Students brought flowers and baked goods to show their appreciation. Thanks to everyone who helped to make this week such a great success!
 

2004 Science Fair

The second Annual Avona Science Fair was held on April 19^th. The event was busy with many visitors.

Students showed their exhibits, bells were ringing, magnets were sticking, paper airplanes were flying and a tsunami repeatedly made dinosaurs extinct! Kids and parents made ice cream in a bag and everyone seemed to have a great time!

Each student was awarded a participation certificate and a ribbon for their hard work. Thanks to all for making this event such a success!
 

Next PTA Meeting April 15^th 2004

The next scheduled open meeting of the Avona PTA will be held on Thursday April 15^th at 7pm. All are invited to attend.
2004-2005 Slate of Officers will be on the agenda. We are also in need of PTA board members. If you are interested in becoming a board member to chair or co-chair a committee, please attend the meeting on the 15th to express your interest. If you cannot attend the meeting and are interested, please contact the PTA at your earliest convenience.
Contact the PTA by calling 610.253.7168 or send e-mail to .

PTA Meetings are De-Mystified by clicking HERE. Our next meeting will be May 27th, 2004.
 

PTA Scholarship Increased Apply Now! Scholarship Application Closed.

Graduating Wilson High School Seniors who attended Avona Elementary School now have a chance to win one of two $500 scholarships! This doubles the chance of getting the scholarship.

Previously, Avona awarded one $500 scholarship to a graduating senior. This increase was approved at the last Avona Elementary PTA meeting held March 18^th.

Wilson High School class of 2004 students who attended Avona Elementary for at least three years should read the Guidelines and fill out an Application.

Story Time with Mr. Wright

As part of Read Across America week, our Principal, Mr. Wright volunteered his evening on March 2^nd to read to children at Barnes & Noble in Allentown. Students gathered around to listen while parents searched for books, to be joined by their happy children after story time.

Barnes & Noble gave a portion of all voucher sales back to the Avona PTA. As a result, the PTA was able to raise $101.17! This money was given to the Avona Library where our librarian, Mrs. Brennan, was able to pick out some new videos for the library.

We would like to send a special thank you to Mr. Wright for volunteering his time. We'd also like to thank all of those that attended and purchased books to raise money for the Avona Library.

 
Mr. Wright reads to students at Barnes & Noble
 

Jump Rope for Heart Earns $4,597.22!

Students participated in Jump Rope for Heart in February 2004. Thanks to the students and volunteers, $4,597.22 was raised for the American Heart Association! Participants had a great time and also earned prizes such as T-Shirts and Toys.

 

PTA Web Site Contest Results

The PTA ran a contest to celebrate this web site launch and raise awareness of the Avona PTA website. Students and faculty had five days to tally the stars on Avona sites 31 pages.

The winners, one student and one faculty member, each won a $25 Walden Bookstore card. Click HERE for the winners, honorable mentions and the Official page by page tally. Can you find them all?
 

Avona PTA Web Site Debuts

The Avona PTA web site made it's public debut April 5^th. This site is being launched with a wealth of information on the PTA organization and it's many activities at Avona Elementary. More information and news will be added as it happens.

We hope the web will allow us to get timely news and more in-depth information out faster than is possible with print. You'll read about it here first, so check back often. Recent headlines are on the main page.

We hope you enjoy learning about the PTA and it's work at Avona through our new website!