May 8, 2015
by Karen Eglen
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First of all, a great big THANK YOU to everyone for helping us reach out to our legislators to help get Avon Schools the funding that we really need. You have helped to make a difference for our schools! If … Continue reading
May 2, 2015
by Karen Eglen
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Finish this statement: When my child graduates from High School, I hope… …he will have learned to be a great problem solver. …she will have taken steps toward the career she will work toward in college. …he will have earned … Continue reading
April 24, 2015
by Kyle Campbell
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An editorial article authored by Matthew Tully, and published in the March 12, 2015 edition of the Indianapolis Star, featured a remiscence by Mr. Tully upon his high school days at Portage High School, and an exceptionally impactful lesson delivered … Continue reading
April 17, 2015
by Karen Eglen
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“The function of education…is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr. True education is happening all over in our schools. Today, … Continue reading
April 10, 2015
by Karen Eglen
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Last year, on a field trip with my kindergartener, I had the privilege to see first-hand the awesome resource that our schools have with the Avon Outdoor Learning Center. “I wonder where this path goes,” said a boy in our … Continue reading
March 22, 2015
by Sarah Parent
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On WFYI’s program Indiana Lawmakers this week, host Jon Schwantes interviewed Rep. Tim Brown, Sen. John Broden, Sen. Ryan Mishler and Mike Shafer of the Zionsville Community Schools to discuss the issue of school funding. Click here to listen to … Continue reading
March 10, 2015
by Rosie Blankenship
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Oriole Advocates are working very hard to get the school funding formula changed. Today, two Advocates headed to the Indiana Statehouse to speak before the Senate School Funding Subcommittee. Fast forward in the link below to 2:18 to listen to … Continue reading
March 9, 2015
by Kyle Campbell
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Advocates and Friends of Avon, please take note! On Tuesday, the Senate Ways and Means Committee’s sub-committee on School Funding is having a meeting to further discuss the details of the school funding formula outlined in the House version of … Continue reading
March 5, 2015
by Rosie Blankenship
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Watch the address here.
February 26, 2015
by Sarah Parent
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CALL TO ACTION: We are asking for encouragement of our local senator to support the House budget. Please email s24@iga.in.gov or call Senator Miller at 317-232-9400. (See all contacts here.) Here is what I am sending: “Dear Senator Miller, I … Continue reading