September 19, 2015
by Rosie Blankenship
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Recently, the Oriole Advocates took on research and discussion regarding TIF districts. A Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district is a development tool that municipalities use to encourage growth. An easy-to-read summary of how a TIF works and the impact on … Continue reading
September 2, 2015
by Karen Eglen
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First Annual Oriole Advocate Ice Cream Social The Oriole Advocates recently hosted their first annual Ice Cream Social as a celebration of the accomplishments of the year and as a way to honor people who have helped move our … Continue reading
August 8, 2015
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Written by Trilby Berry-Tayman Our excellent Avon teachers and many members of our community strive constantly to motivate our Avon Elementary students. One of the many examples of this effort happened on May 18-24 when Pine Tree Elementary invited community … Continue reading
July 18, 2015
by Karen Eglen
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Fun, Educational, FREE (while supplies last!) What is the Avon Night Out? The Avon Police Department is hosting this exciting event for all the families in our community to enjoy – complete with activities, food, demonstrations, rides, photo ops, and … Continue reading
July 3, 2015
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Written by Dr. John Sparzo Admittedly, I was a pretty nerdy kid. For three years in grade school I chose the same blue suede sneakers with white stripes (that I wore with tube socks with a variety of different colored … Continue reading
June 19, 2015
by Kyle Campbell
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I’ve previously written about the outstanding work AIS West teachers are doing to provide real-world applications to their lesson plans – and, I’m going to write about it again because the depth and richness of these projects are exemplary … Continue reading
June 9, 2015
by Karen Eglen
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These are just a few of the items you might want to include in your summer schedule! If you know of other things people should consider doing, be sure and leave us a comment! This is far from an exhaustive … Continue reading
May 29, 2015
by Karen Eglen
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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. – Gandhi Educating our students involves much more than math, science, and literature. True education must include seeking out opportunities to learn about reaching out … Continue reading
May 23, 2015
by Karen Eglen
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Twenty or so kids file into the band room at Avon Intermediate School West – all going into the sixth grade. They filter over to the area where band directors Rick Wagoner and Josh Ellis are handing out instruments and … Continue reading
May 15, 2015
by Sophie Lazaro
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It’s May! The weather is warming up, the end of the school year is in sight, and the Kindergarteners in Mrs. Craig’s class at Maple Elementary have been hard at work. Yes, they have been mastering all of the important … Continue reading